Best Fish in Swellendam

9 restaurant menus in South Africa, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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La Sosta Restaurant
La Sosta Restaurant
98/100 (902 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Salmon
Antipasti
Tart
salt and pepper
Bread and Butter
Pork Belly
Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini
Cheese Cake
Prawn Risotto
Prawns
Oats Porridge
Salad
Tiramisú
Semolina Gnocchi
Tiramisu
Pasta with Asparagus
Romanesco Cauliflower Flan Vegetable Mirepoix Grana Padano Sauce
Beef
Homemade Sourdough Bread with Butter
Lasagne
Savoury Cannolo Filled with Burrata Mousse Tomato Flame Torched
Quail
Wagyu Chuck
Lamb
Lobster
Safood Risotto
Pesto
Pasta
Risotto with Tuna Tartare
Fish
Beef Carpaccio
Risotto
Pork
Salmon Carpaccio
Tuna
Sit down
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Full Bar
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Just had the most deliscious Valentine's dinner at La Sosta!! Lovely with the owner taking a personal interest in his guests! Friendly staff, great..."
Elna Joubert Badenhorst
"I’m italian and I use not to eat italian food around the world. I’ve been at La Sosta without expectations during my way from George to Cape..."
Alessandro Carnevali
"Cet endroit est merveilleux, on y mange des saveurs plus que délicieuses ! Je vous conseille vivement cet endroit si vous êtes de passage à..."
Florence Viteuxpiessevaux
"Fantastic oasis along the road that connects George to Capetown. I usually prefer concreteness to experimentation but this restaurant is the right..."
Vincenzo Bilotti
"It was a nicely presented, delicious menu at the La Sosta. One could tell that the whole team values high quality and locally sourced products...."
Tooomeeey
"We stayed the night and enjoyed the lovely guestroom which is reasonably small (enough space for everything) with lots of attention to detail. Dinner..."
Jan Müller
"Nina, Salvatore, and the rest of the crew, thank you so much for the enjoyable stay. We really enjoyed your hotel and the dinner at your mighty..."
Raymond
"We had an amazing experience dining at la sosta! I am vegan, and the team created an awesome four course dinner. I think I never ate better vegan at..."
Pauline Silz
"The food here is some of the best I have ever tasted and the service in the restaurant was excellent. The rooms are quaint and in a quiet location..."
Anthony Robertson
"The Italian dishes and the wine selection at La Sosta are amazing. There are several good restaurants in Swellendam but La Sosta stands out...."
Fabian Romen
"We had dinner at the restaurant and the food was simply amazing. The restaurant had a really nice atmosphere and the service was super forthcoming...."
Alexander S.
"An absolute gem Delicious Italian food served with love ❤️ Creativity and innovation, genuine and fresh, amazing combination of flavours Great..."
Nathalie Belet
"I cannot praise La Sosta enough. From the time we were met by the lovely Bronwyn at the door to the minute we left, it was an unforgettable..."
Helen Fabricius
"We enjoyed a wonderful pescatarian 4-course Valentine’s dinner with wine pairing here. Beautiful dishes, excellent wines. The bread with fig butter..."
Mavaspa -
Koornlands Restaurant
Koornlands Restaurant
95/100 (800 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegan Options
Fusion
African
International
Fusion
African
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Cheesecake
Curry
Cheesecakes
T-Bone Steak
Springbok Loin Butternut Cream Zko
Kudu Carpaccio
Beef
Lamb
Brand Ballen
Fish
Naan Bread Garlic Aoli
Sashimi
Volstruis Filet Quinoa En Lekkere Saus
Salad
Ragu
Zeevruchten Cocktail
Salmon
Sit down
African
International
Fusion
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"My girlfriend and I had an amazing dinner at Koornlands. The chef and owner is a very sweet and friendly Dutch woman, since we were the only two..."
Robin Verhoeven
"Sweet little Restaurant in Swellendam with super friendly hosts, mariannes cooking skills are amazing! I highly recommend her springbock loin..."
Fabian Kraut
"Excellent local / authentic cuisine & very friendly..."
James
"What a perfect evening at Koornlands. We had a wonderful dinner with Kudu Carpaccio and the Springbok loin. Also with a wine. Ver tasty and helpful..."
Michi Schaaf (Michis_Wanderlust)
"Romantic, relaxed vibe with a sense of adventure... African inspired menu prepared by Chef Marianne, adding her own delicious twists to each dish,..."
Anelle Groenewald
"The food including the whole place is amazing. Can‘t give anything else than five..."
Daniel Liebich
"Great service, amazing food in a nice fusion style (I.e. crocodile Sashimi😳😍)...."
Florian Schmidt
"very tasty food, the best we had in SA so..."
Steffen Jansen
"This place is fantastic. Really nice personnel and the food is pretty nice. Everything is made with love and at the end of the night the cook came..."
Daniel Rohwetter
"Our dinner highlight in SA. We enjoyed every bite of it. Great hospitality and..."
S. HiSi
Powell House Restaurant
Powell House Restaurant
93/100 (1240 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegan Options
African
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
After-hours
Brunch
Fish & Chips
Lamb chops
Curry
Prawns
Burger
Hake
Meringue
Prawn Salad
Lamb
Salad
Fish
Mussels
Drostdy Restaurant
Drostdy Restaurant
92/100 (1520 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
African
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
Contemporary
French
French
African
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Risotto
Smoked Salmon with Avocado Cream
Filet Migon
Calamares
Don Pedro
Calamari Salad
Dessert Pudding
Curry
Chocolate and Hazelnut Brownie
Crème Brûlée
Trio de Viande
Entrée Saumon
Dessert Tarte Aux Pommes
Trio of Venison
Snails
Beef
Malva Pudding and Ice Cream
Lamb
Confit of Slow Cooked Lamb Shank
Fish
Seafood Thai Curry
Parfait
Smooth Chicken Liver Parfait Red Wine Jelly
Bobotie
Salad
Toasted Health Bread And
Apple Crumble
Venison Ostrich and Springbok Game Selection
Souffle
Calamari
Sit down
European
French
African
Contemporary
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Visa
Wine and Beer
Private Dining
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Validated Parking
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great food and atmosphere in the restaurant which is part of the museum. Well worth a visit but booking a must as people were being turned away all..."
Ian Ribbins
"A friend who owns a guesthouse in Swellendam recommended that we visit the Drostdy Restaurant and we are so glad that we took her advice. The staff..."
Anne Kemp
"Great sunset view and the best babootie and obviously malva dessert ever! Thank..."
Jeanine Biebuyck Horsfield
"Fabulous view, great service, wonderful atmosphere and FANTASTIC food. Wish we could have visited more often. Thank you for a wonderful dining..."
Marize Ueckermann
"Suppurb great 👍 was a great experience and..."
Marius Roux
"I simply loved the setting. The manager and her staff are superb. The food is well presented and prepared and simply delicious. The prices are..."
Melissa Amos
"Our favourite Restaurant in Swellendam, Had the best Babootie I have had for a long time, superb. The souffle to start with was so light and..."
Kate Cross
"Stunning setting with excellent food and service. Highly..."
Lidia Avramov
"Delicious food, professional service, pet friendly, lovely setting, highly..."
Peter Neethling
"A very pleasant surprise! lovely mountain views great service and the food was SIMPLY AMAZING!! A definite MUST if you are in..."
Roxane Adinarayan
"One of those hidden places that needs more attention. Really delicious food that was beautifully presented. Book in advance, as it is getting full...."
Lisa Focke
"Best food, we haven’t expected such a delicious and beautifully served variety of dishes. Visit this place, you will come back again and..."
Johannes Weiland
"We read through the reviews below and after having dinner there tonight ourselves I can truly say: one of the best restaurants I have been to during..."
Lina Schröder
"A wonderful place in an old historical building. The hospitality of the staff is heartwarming. The food with a variety of complex and well chosen..."
T Abas
"Our visit was amazing over at Drostdy. The waiters were very friendly and very nice, and the meals were amazing with rich flavours and lots of..."
Eylon_cnaan
"Set in a historic building on the main road through Swellendam. Food is prepared by one the owners who happens to be French. The food quality is..."
Mark Chimes
"We sat by the fire which was so nice and warm on a chilly winter evening. We were blown away when the food arrived.. we definitely did not expect to..."
Duhne Liebenberg
"Dostdy is always on on dining itinerary when visiting Swellendam. It was a hot summers evening, however there was a heavy downpour. When enquiring..."
Bianca Abrahams
"Food was really good. Staff were attentive and available. Starters were just the right portion and tasty. Think the souffle was slightly overdone. ..."
Yash R
"Lovely restaurant, amazing food. We were lucky to have a table near the large fireplace as it was a bit cold and we had not expectations. Turned to..."
Bastiaan van Dalen
The Garden Shack
The Garden Shack
91/100 (776 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
Dinner
Fish
Calamari
Fish & chips
Mussels
Calamares
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Hake
Sit down
Seafood
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Street Parking
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Brilliant food. Brilliant music. Brilliant setting. Will definitely be back. Thank..."
Gina Ambrose
"Platter was outstanding and Paella good but a bit too much chili. Excellent service even though the Las was new and good vibes with old LM or..."
Vredehoek Kwekery
"A hidden gems Let's start with... my husband isn't a sea food person but the man ate mussels & loved it!!! I am so impressed with the setting of the..."
Natley David's
"We enjoyed the seafood paella. Absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is cosy and relaxed. The service was attentive and friendly. Thanks to Des, Sid,..."
MK
"Totally blown away - what a surprise. My wife & I both had the seafood paella...."
Dean Ferreira
"Unique experience that is a must-do when in Swellendam. Beach sand floors and casual dining, combined with delicious fresh seafood and sushi make it..."
Claira Cain
"Best Hake and Calamary and Chips. So fresh, tasty, crispy chips, home made chilly sauce... Fireplace warmed us up nicely. Arty place and decorations..."
Salome Cordier
"Wow Wow Wow Perfect deck table overlooking the garden and all its beauty. The sound of seagulls and the ocean with the sand under your feet. Then..."
Jurie Fick Transformation Coaching
"Raining outside..... but warm and toasty inside! Such a great experience!! Lovely people, fab Hake Curry and Chowder. Log fire and great lay back..."
Mark Turner
"After reading the promising reviews we visited The Garden Shack with the family and we had a great evening! The restaurant has a beachy vibe with a..."
Rutger van IJzendoorn
"Quick stop on our road trip for a sushi snack. Wish we ate a full meal because it was delicious and the vibe was..."
Chazzy vz
Field & Fork
Field & Fork
89/100 (1034 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Gazpacho
Torte
Wild Mushrooms and a Pearl Onion and Cabernet Jus
Creme Brulee
Pork Tenderloin
Snails
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Crème Brulée
Salad
Smoked Salmon And
Duck
Salmon
Sit down
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"Actually i rate them 5+, beautifully presented food, bursting with flavor, excellent staff. A little pricey but to be realistic, thats what you pay..."
Bianca Theron
"Fantastic staff, friendly atmosphere, great..."
Barbara Martin
"Loved the food, atmosphere,wine,and hospitality & Friendlieness provided by waitstaff... Will be..."
Jaco Du Plooy
"Definitely a place worth visiting. By the the best rack of lamb I've..."
Chester Alexander
"Always an excellent food experience! Great setting and..."
Lidia Avramov
"Es war ein kulinarischer Hochgenuss! Man kann nur jedem empfehlen, hier vorbei zu..."
Jens Kühne
"The best Restaurant Food excellent and Staff especially Francois du..."
Henriette van Zyl
"Awesome dinner especially the caprese tart and..."
Devi Paulsen
"..."
James Richter
"One of those hidden places that needs more attention. Really delicious food that was beautifully presented. Book in advance, as it is getting full...."
Lisa Focke
"Best food, we haven’t expected such a delicious and beautifully served variety of dishes. Visit this place, you will come back again and..."
Johannes Weiland
"We read through the reviews below and after having dinner there tonight ourselves I can truly say: one of the best restaurants I have been to during..."
Lina Schröder
"A wonderful place in an old historical building. The hospitality of the staff is heartwarming. The food with a variety of complex and well chosen..."
T Abas
"Our visit was amazing over at Drostdy. The waiters were very friendly and very nice, and the meals were amazing with rich flavours and lots of..."
Eylon_cnaan
"Set in a historic building on the main road through Swellendam. Food is prepared by one the owners who happens to be French. The food quality is..."
Mark Chimes
"We sat by the fire which was so nice and warm on a chilly winter evening. We were blown away when the food arrived.. we definitely did not expect to..."
Duhne Liebenberg
"Dostdy is always on on dining itinerary when visiting Swellendam. It was a hot summers evening, however there was a heavy downpour. When enquiring..."
Bianca Abrahams
"Food was really good. Staff were attentive and available. Starters were just the right portion and tasty. Think the souffle was slightly overdone. ..."
Yash R
"Lovely restaurant, amazing food. We were lucky to have a table near the large fireplace as it was a bit cold and we had not expectations. Turned to..."
Bastiaan van Dalen
La Belle Alliance
La Belle Alliance
86/100 (3844 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegan Options
International
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Toasts
Hake
Quiche
Burger
Cakes
Fish
Pork
Salad
Sit down
International
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"The Breakfast was good, coffee made to my specification.🤭. I don't quite understand why hot food is served on cold plates, especially in the..."
Henry Coston
"Lovely little place, friendly staff and good food, the outdoor seating area is beautiful, the bathrooms were very clean and..."
M B
"We spotted this little gem on the river as we were driving past. So glad we stopped. The service was great. The scenery is beautiful! And we really..."
Randell Maree
"Lovely little restaurant on the end of a strip filled with quaint boutique restaurants each with its own charisma. La Belle Alliance looks like an..."
Jason Rinquest
"One of our favourite breakfast spots…we literally keep coming back to Swellendam just to have breakfast here. Awesome staff, relaxed and soothing..."
Warrick Le Sueur
"Stunning location, with seating options inside, outside in a courtyard and on a wooden deck overlooking the river. Loadshedding while we were there,..."
Richard Budge
"Lovely stop on the riverside, birds singing, peaceful from the traffic. Our second stop there, pleasant again. As an international tourist guide, I..."
Anna-Marie Smith
"We had cuppachino's - it was good. Nice atmosphere outside. Friendly..."
Coenie Calitz
"Fast and friendly service of delicious food. The menu is printed in both Afrikaans and English, with a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dessert..."
Andi Wolmarans
"Stopped over to have breakfast. Thoroughly impressed by the fresh ingredients. Food tasted great and looked amazing. Staff super friendly. Highly..."
Nazlie Calvert
De Vagebond Restaurant
De Vagebond Restaurant
83/100 (2060 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Schnitzel
Hake
Snails
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Burger
Beef fillet
Rump steak
Chocolate Brownie
Snails
Ostrich Burger and Fries
Pasta
Smoked Trout with Rice and Vegetables
Salad
Chicken Schnitzel & Choice of Side
Curry
"The waiters are friendly and so informative definitely tipped! Loved the 20% discount for locals, Loved the basket with bread and the ostrich Salami..."
Natley David's
"Melt in your mouth fillet! 10/10 meal and service. An absolute must visit if you’re in the..."
Lauren Adele Ardagh
"Great restaurant on main street of Swellendam. Easy to miss si ce it is slightly hidden behind large trees. Seating available outside and inside...."
Mark Chimes
"Very good food and good service. We have ordered a vegetables soup, pizza, chicken schnitzel. Everything was good specially the..."
Valeria Kirzhner
"It was a really nice dinner at De Vagebond! The owner as well as our waiter Freddy were really lovely and care taking. Both Schnitzels (Ostrich &..."
Benjamin Stolle
"We had lovely diner here. The staff was really nice, and the food was also very good. Would definitely recommend this..."
Michelle deWinter
"The food was AMAZING!! Really really good. The best food we had in all of South Africa! 👌👌 definitely recommend 👍 Our waitress Faith was..."
Jill Hanot
"A delicious meal, a fantastic service from the chef and our waiter Freddy who was all about smiling. It was a great experience and we all enjoyed a..."
Diana Govindjee
"Awesome food, very friendly service. Nothing to complain about. What a nice pit stop. Hope to do this..."
André Boshoff
"OMG. Food was SOOO good! I had the filet that was amazing, vegetables amazing, potatoes amazing! One of the best restaurants we ate in South Africa!..."
Niki DB
The Old Mill Guest House & Restaurant
The Old Mill Guest House & Restaurant
72/100 (221 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Curry
Quiche
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Burger
Pancakes
Pasta
Sit down
International
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
Cheap Eats