TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Plettenberg Bay - Updated November 2024

The Fat Fish

87/100 (4547 ratings)

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"The food is amazing with great flavours, I would recommend the hake and calamari and or the seafood fettuccini.. hospitality is good... we didn’t..."

Ling

"Recently visited the Fat Fish for dinner whilst on holiday. We didn't have a reservation, but the hostess politely said she could assist us but we..."

Dhanshree Bramdav

"Fish and chips was amazing! Good old school fish and chips..."

Lana Michaelides

"Really awesome spot with incredible food and great service. The Chilli Chocolate mousse was out of this world. Often full and requires booking except..."

Glynn Allen

"Always consistently great food especially the fish dishes and satisfactory service . Always busy and often difficult to get a reservation. My..."

Andrew Carlin

"The parmesan kingklip dish was absolutely sensationally delicious, hands down best kingklip dish i've had in Plett. Definitely worth a try if you're..."

FatRyan

"One of my favourite experiences this holiday. We arrived at 8 and sat down half an hour later but it was so worth the wait. The menu is interesting,..."

Eat Like A King

"Definitely above average restaurant in terms of service and food. The service is consistent and friendly, the food is very tasty from the main menu..."

Irishman

"Excellent location with beautiful sea views. We went for an early lunch and the restaurant was not busy. The service was excellent. The waiter was..."

Jacqui FRANCK

"Lovely meal. What was very impressive was the service. The restaurant was packed yet we were served quickly, the food arrive shortly after we placed..."

Faye Eshraghi

"Fat fish was highly recommended so we had to give it a try. Almost didn't get a chance as they're always fully booked! So make sure you give them a..."

Sindee Lampen

"Opposite central beach, nice contemporary decor and ambiance. Staff are friendly and was recommended the Parmesan crumbed kingklip with smoked chili..."

Foodie Businessman

"Venue is great, on the beach and is a good balance of modern and rustic. The service was attentive, professional and engaged. Food was marvellous,..."

Jaryd Kay

"Slightly pricey but service and the food were really good. Great location with seaviews. The staff are attentive and the food with its spot on..."

Merven Paliam மெர்வென்

"Dinner with the boss.Best seafood in Plett. Great atmosphere and the service is good. Would recommend to anyone who wants a geniune taste of what the..."

Colin Spies

"We ate here one night during our stay in Plettenberg on recommendation of a friend. And I must say, we were not disappointed! I was looking..."

The Foodie Corner

"Menu is great, with a good wine list. Had a starter and a main and both were delicious. Service was good as well even though the restaurant..."

Ruan Daffue

"Consistent Casual DiningThe Good:Food tastes fresh ConsistentFood is tasty as far as casual dining is concerned The..."

Gidon Boolkin

"Definitely one of our favourites in Plett! The food and service is consistent and good!! Best fresh prawns I have had in a long time! I would also..."

James Marsh

"This place made a great stop after jumping off the Bloukrans Bridge. Really enjoyed the salad there and the Goujons were light and packed with..."

Londiwe Mylo Gumbi

"Wide variety of fish dishes. The beautiful setting overlooking the ocean and Plett's landmark, Beacon island hotel, is an added bonus. Splendid..."

Elizabeth Carelsen

"Ok I'll keep this short, sharp and sweet. If you're looking for stunningly delicious food at a reasonable rate you have to try the fat fish. We..."

Stuart

"Lovely Place at a nice location!Had the line fish!!! Served probably the best cob I have ever had! Would recommend this to seafood..."

James

"Recommended this restaurant by our hotel and had other good reviews on here. The food was incredible, as were the cocktails. Best of all though was..."

Sarah

"The Fat Fish is a really nice venue with the perfect sea view of Plett and Beacon Isle. Add a cosy fire to a rainy day add some good food and service..."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"What a Privilege!This is truly the best of everything we have eaten. The sushi, oysters, fish and even the deserts which are often forgotten...."

Nicci Scott

"Absolutely DELICIOUS fish and chips. All the other food was really yummy and the service was excellent. Please open a branch in cape town!! I'll be..."

Tay

"The food is super delicious. I would recommend that you call ahead an book a table, especially if you want a table next to the window. The portions..."

Tami Magnin

"We dined here on a Thursday evening, surprised to see it so full, but when we tasted our food we understood why. Our mains was simply phenomenal - we..."

Nicole Gallie

"Beautifully located restaurant with a good ambience. I ordered the calamari crumbed with sesame seeds. It came appealingly presented with wasabi..."

Coral Le Roux

"Saturday evening and therefore very busy. Booked table one day in advance. Menu varied with plenty of options for everyone. On busy evening food took..."

Mark Faesen

"Excellet food; sushi and oysters fresh, great atmosphere; quick dinner turned into romantic date, great service, polite staff! Value for money...."

Visserh1

"The Fat Fish is such a treat! It's almost common sense to eat seafood when at the coast, and this spot never disappoints. I'm not usually a fan of..."

Sarah

"We have a lovely lunch there. The sauce of the calamari start with wasabi taste so good that we feel a little bit of disappointed when we find the..."

Johanna J.Han

"Spend a long evening here - everything was superb!!! The food was fantastic, the service was great and also the Cocktails were grand! We had the kudu..."

Pia

"Amazing view, delicious tapas,and friendly service. Will definitely go back for the main menu, as we were quite in a hurry. Amazing decor as well...."

Elelwani Ramaano

"Service was amazing, the food was amazing and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. Will bring everyone for dinner next time we do a road trip..."

Ryan Oberholzer

"We had a lovely dinner at the Fat Fish, with delicious cocktails and excellent service! With a window seat we had a great view of the ocean and we..."

The Cape Town Glutton

"The Fat Fish is one of those restaurants that I go to whenever I am in Plett. It is always delicious and the service is always good, even when it's..."

Alexis De Wet

"The service at Fat Fish is really good. We had the seafood curry and butter chicken curry and wow absolutely superb! Would highly recommend it..."

Lauren Julius

"Best dining in Plett. Kingklip was amazing. Service standard is faultless. sushi good. Definately recomendable. Efficient and fast service...."

Henk Van Niekerk

"The Fat Fish gets our vote as one of the best restaurants in Plett! We decided to chance getting a table without a reservation. The staff..."

Kim Wilson

"Just finished a fantastic lunch at The Fat Fish. The food was awesome, the service was great and views from the restaurant did not disappoint! The..."

Nic Hern

"My family and I went to The Fat Fish on Tuesday 29 December and after a short wait in the queue to sit down in the outside area we were greeted by..."

Erin Mullins

"Holidaying at the coast usually means slightly inferior service than what we are used to in Johannesburg, but NOT at the Fat fish. We all loved our..."

Ryan Lapidus

"Amazing meal and attentive service. The sushi and calamari were fresh and delicious. Extensive wine list and beach views. A fantastic meal at one of..."

Darryl

"This is without a doubt the best fish restaurant not just in Plett but the entire Western Cape. Chef Kirsty Sinclair is banging out chart topping..."

Ryan Goodman

"The best restaurant in Plett, hands down! Stunning setting, fantastic service, excellent food and exceptional value for money. Highly..."

Shirley B Hanson

"Excellent atmosphere, food and service right on the beachfront in Plettenberg Bay.Their specials are great tasting dishes that are reasonably..."

William Price

"The food is super delicious here ! Great recommendation by the waitress and the kiddies grilled hake is really awesome! We had the seafood platter to..."

Julia Pyle

"My husband and I went here for dinner. We were welcomed by a very friendly manager who showed us to our table. The a very friendly waitress then came..."

Stacey Kavnat

"Came on a very busy night, was greeted at the door with a smile and shown to our table. Our waiter was friendly and very informative with answering..."

Chad Mayhew

"A great dining experience with excellent service. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. I would recommend having the mussels in a creamy..."

Lynette Candice Kies

"The Fat Fish is one of those places with a unique set-up and I was told that it is impossible over the Christmas/New Years season to get a table..."

Lauras World

"Very friendly staff, impressive starters and although sushi rice very moist, was still enjoyably fresh! Cocktails were well presented, especially..."

Luke Penney

"I would recomend the Excellent platter for two. The mussels in a creamy leak sauce were to die for! Lovely portions and rich butter sauces. The..."

Peter-John Bull

"Amazing seafood platter so fresh and cooked to perfection the grilled fish was melting in my mouth and the calamari delicious with to butter sauce..."

Food Expertq8

"Highly recommend! Good view ! Especially bikers and travelers. Cold beer and warm atmosphere. Tasty food, sushi and salads. Price little bit..."

Victoria Age

"Wonderful restaurant! The food is incredible and the views are amazing. We had oysters and croquetes to start. Followed by the seafood platter for..."

Sofía Lanaro

"Yum yum yum !!!’ A fantastic experience for the second time. This fish is literally the best we have had. We came back because 2.5years we had the..."

Sherie Borain

"Good place for seafood 🦞🍢 Location is great next to the beach ⛱️🏖️ The fish and calamari were good . Friendly..."

James Ross

"This was our absolute favourite meal on the Garden Route. We had ceviche, sushi, kataifi prawns and curry. We loved every bite. Yum..."

Emily Menzel

"Outstanding food. We had queen prawns and fish and chips. Highly recommend. Lovely restaurant. Staff welcoming and attentive..."

Shareen Akhtar

"One of the best places we tried in south africa. Amazing sushi, loved the pear and avo salad! Service was excellent and the atmosphere is so..."

Shachar Lederman

""Dear The Fat Fish, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent service and delicious food that you have provided. Your restaurant..."

Gyarko Yaw Prince

"Had Dinner with my Husband for a weekend away in Plett, all I can say is wow! Amazing flavors and great quality seafood. The Fresh Kingklip is a..."

Sumarie Du Plessis

The Lookout Deck

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"Very nice place to have a meal with family , will go back again and staff is very fast in service. Food was proper size and flavour very good..."

Francois De Beer

"The place to go for a great reliable seafood meal. Constantly full but plenty of seating. The menu is diverse but seafood focused. The calamari salad..."

Amy Wardle

"Bustling spot directly on the beach. Beautiful food and fresh seafood, what else could you ask for. Try the tempura prawns, just juicy and very..."

Natalie Lazaris

"I loved the place.. on the beach. We had a nice time here.. the food was good, staff friendly and always attending. You can take a nice walk after..."

Vignesh

"Very nice place with outstanding views. Gets super busy so the service is pretty good considering. Pint of prawns is a win! Depending on when you..."

Glynn Allen

"My girlfriend and I come here every time we visit Plett. The hake is always beautifully cooked!! Its got the best crispy batter and the fish is fresh..."

Amir Shneor

"Kind of expect good fish dishes at the coast and was not disappointed, visited an old favorite and we both had the hake calamari combo chips and..."

Owen Tennant

"A lovely view of the ocean and very friendly service. Our meal arrived quickly despite the restaurant being quite busy. The food was very tasty the..."

Raquel Unterslak

"What a beautiful location! Sitting on the deck, a forkful of seafood in one hand and a beer in the other - what a treat. I'd recommend having the..."

Emma Divaris

"Definitely my favourite restaurant in Plett. Such a beautiful location right next to the beach! Strong, delicious cocktails ( especially the jugs)..."

Jessica

"Really loved Lookout Deck! Great food, good service and beautiful views. We were seated outside and could see Dolphins from the Deck! Great..."

Lucy

"Food was fresh , and served hot . Toppings on burger was also fresh . They have a different wine list . Not really much to choose from . The place..."

Michelle

"Good food, great views, will definitely be back . Could do with a kiddies menu. We had the blue cheese salad and Madagascar chicken , kids had the..."

Warren Holmes

"The view here is amazing. I would recommend it just for that reason. The breakfast was well priced and you get a free coffee, juice and fruit salad..."

Jaryd Kay

"When it's winter in Plett and you've driven around looking for somewhere vibey to watch the rugby, this is where you should land up. There's a lovely..."

Melissa Sanderson

"The food is really good. The service as well. We did wait a while for the food though. The place looks out onto the beach which is just an amazing..."

Sasa Sinclair Nhlapo

"We visit regularly and the Lookout Deck is a favorite. Service and food remains good but unfortunately prices have risen substantially in the last..."

Vincent Knight

"This has got to be the Best fried fish and chips I've had in my life! Houtbay's outlets have nothing on this place! Stunning views of the ocean!..."

ZedVee

"This place has one of the best locations in Plett.The name really says it all, right on top of the beach giving you a beautiful view morning..."

Sheryll

"Fantastic views towards Lookout Beach. Rustic beach bar restaurant, a Plett institution, complete with wooden long tables. Excellent fish: hake,..."

Ryan Goodman

"Amazing view of the beach. Food and service were amazing. I ordered hake, calamari and chips combo. Calamari was deep fried to perfection. Good value..."

Johan Van Dyk

"Very pleasant, stunning views and perfectly acceptable seafood to go with it. I particularly enjoyed the the cape Malay samosas. Will call again...."

Cheryl Gilfillan Dinkelmann

"What a perfect setting. The french fries get a 11/10. Service is excellent and friendly. Good value for money too. Will come back next time I have..."

Russels

"Looks like a very popular place in Plettenberg bay. We had to q to get in. Situated right in the beach where I guess the name come from. Beautiful..."

Andries Christine Van Staden

"A lot of food, very quick and delicious and tasteful. Friendly staff. Wonderful views and a relaxed friendly vibe. Will definitely be heading back..."

Chelsea Natalie Le Roux

"We have been coming here for years! And it never disappoints! The lookout deck is a must visit, when in Plett! The setting and vibe is great! With..."

James Marsh

"Great place. Good service. Nice vibes. Food excellent. That coming from a vegetarian. Most places hardly have much on the menu for vegetarian but my..."

Harsula Raga

"This is one of the best family restaurants that I have been to in years! The seafood truly is delectable and guilt generous! The porra piri..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Superb location, friendly service, fresh lovely food and a great atmosphere. Perfect spot when the weather is good and an ideal place to get your..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"I am giving this a 5 because honestly I can't think of anything that wasn't good! The service was good. Friendly waitrons and quick delivery. The..."

Diella Taylor

"After a frustrating cullinary day in Knysna we decided to have a light supper at Lookout Deck. We were quickly seated despite the rain (which reduces..."

Ockert De Wet

"A must to visit for calamari and chips in plett.. Be prepared for a long wait for food & to even be seated. The food toke a hour & when it came it..."

Megz Mackintosh

"A moto I've sort of lived by is never return to childhood memories as it often disappoints. That's definitely not true with lookout deck. Even though..."

Daniel Wiggill

"We came here for lunch a few weeks ago and I am still thinking about the great experience. My partner ordered an entire plate of prawns, done to..."

Mieke

"The Lookout was extremely busy which resulted in the food taking around 45 minutes to be served - but it was definitely worth the wait! The food was..."

Nic Hern

"Most recent visit left us very satisfied. We arrived and they were pumping, but the wait for a table was not too long. Service was weirdly fast for..."

Cait McWilliams

"I was most impressed to see that Lookout Deck has re-opened (both physically and on Zomato) after their outside deck collapsing last year and..."

Lauras World

"The food here was really out of this world!! I have never had a seafood platter taste as delicious the one I had here. Your food is absolutely..."

Linel Visser

"Great scenery. Known for whale, dolphin and seal sightings but I was unfortunately unlucky. The food was great. I had lamb chops and fries...."

Zakithi Mayisela

"Enjoyable experience as always. Great seafood and meat. Ordered the seared tuna and a classic burger with cheese sauce. Good service and a pleasant..."

David Leibowitz

"The food was great ! The only thing that I was semi annoyed was that our food took longer than expected to arrive. The waitress asked us to order the..."

Julia Pyle

"You can't go to Plett and not visit The Deck. It's part and parcel of the Garden Route experience. You'll find most locals (not all)..."

Gareth Bladon

"Food was nice, location was perfect. Good to see that they are rebuilding the lower deck. Good atmosphere and a solid recommendation to anyone..."

Stuninho

"The setting is simply what puts this place at such a good rating. The food wasn't exceptionally good, but the service and atmosphere was great and it..."

ROBERT ELLIS

"The Deck is such a great place in Plett. There is always a vibe going and the food is so yummy. It is also situated in one of the best spots, right..."

Kirsty Donald

"A trip to plett is not complete without a boozy lunch at the deck. Corkage wasn't bad at R40 a bottle. We shared a main mussel pot and was ample for..."

Rich Torlage

"Great location, good food and good service. Highly recommend but if Plett is busy it's more than likely you're going to wait in the queue for a..."

Ian Thomas

"One of the best views you can have in Plett. Service is good. Food is great. Go early and be prepared to wait for seating in peak times. Its a great..."

Deon.dussing

"Such an amazing experience with top quality service and exceptional food and drinks. Perfectly located just above the beach, you have a stunning view..."

Vicki Boyes

"Great place if you are a seafood lover. The deck is overlooking the ocean and the outdoor seating has a great view. I saw a few whales playing around..."

Inasu Chirayath

"We thoroughly enjoyed the food, just unfortunate that the service was super slow. The food was taking quite a time to come out of the kitchen. We..."

Carina Agenbag

"Magnificent location and interesting (but pricey) menu. The service was as great as the food. It was well worth the..."

Brian Paddey

"This is a must visit for anyone wanting a beach type lunch. The restaurant is right on the beach front and has amazing views. It was beautiful. Our..."

Edward Cotterell

"I had a quick bite and a beer at this establishment and was surprised as to the popularity of the place. A live performer singing and entertaining..."

Sam Theron

"This place is specialized in seafood Beautiful view Delicious food Friendly stuff When they sow me using my hand removing the prawn shells, they..."

Obaid Al Ajmani

"My wife and I came twice. Once for dinner which included live music and us getting to see the sea view turn to darkness whilst still enjoying the..."

Dan Hall

"If you're looking for a place with the best view, good food and amazing service, then look no further. The view is the top highlight for me There is..."

Szymon Welgus

"A huge shout out to our waiter Andre who gave us a very special experience. He was totally in tune with our needs and went the extra mile to make us..."

Karen Dormehl

"Wow, wow, wow! This is one of the best places to eat in Plett especially if you are looking for fresh seafood! We had an assortment of starters and..."

Gill A

"Honestly the best restaurant I've been to this year. The food is absolutely out this world. The calamari was absolutely delicious, best I've ever..."

Vaneshree Pillai

"Wow what an amazing place cant believe i have not discovered this place in all the years of coming here! The service was great and super friendly...."

Johan Horn

"The owner of the B&B we are staying at recommended this establishment, so we thought it might be a bit overpriced, but it wasn't. My wife and I..."

Jason Bailey

"Staff very friendly all round unfortunately I never got our waiter name his short young guy with the top part of his hair dyed blond he was such an..."

Chantelley Scholtz

"Great views and delicious coffee. A fun place, with a cool, well-executed and -established theme. We went in the morning just for coffee. Our..."

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