Knysna offers a selection of fine restaurants, seafood taverns, pubs, coffee shops and eateries. To view the location of these restaurants, please have a look at the map.
| Restaurant Listings | Contact Details | Speciality |
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| 34º South -The Market | 044 382 7331 | A fine food and Seafood delicatessen with a great wine shop and an outdoor eatery. Famous for its fresh sea food. |
Als Dance Club
www.alsknysna.co.za | 044 382 6305 | Dance club offering late night entertainment and light meals. Open Wed, Fri and Sat from 19h00 till late. Three dance floors - 70's & 80's party, house and hip hop. Internet Cafe, ATM and VIP lounge. |
| Anchorage, The | 044 382 2230 or 044 382 3294 | Well established and popular restaurant in lower Grey Street, ideal for Seafood and Grills. |
Tapas at Crabs Creek
www.tapascrabscreek.co.za | (044) 386 0011 (044) 386 0024 | Affordable Tapas style faire, with splendid range of draught beer on tap, served in a great setting on the Knysna lagoon. |
| Farmhouse Picnics on the Rheenendal Ramble. | (044) 356 2707(h) 083 448 1616 | Picnics and picnic hampers, made to order. |
| Harry Bs | (044) 382 5065 (044) 382 5621 | Upmarket specializing in Seafood, A la Carte, Small Historical Pub, with cosy atmosphere. |
| Islander Eating Place, The | (044) 532 7776 | Seafood buffet in island style traditions, situated on the Knysna to Plettenberg Bay Road (N2). Bookings essential as their popularity is legendary. |
| JJs Restaurant @ Quays Waterfront. | (044) 382 3359 | A family eating experience, famous for its South African cusine, with chefs and watrons singing for your supper. Bookings recommended. |
| Knysna Hollow Restaurant | (044) 382 5401 (044) 382 5265 | Fine Food in a relaxed atmosphere - French/South African cuisine with Cape wines. |
| Oystercatcher @ Quays Waterfront | 044 382 9995 | An oyster bar offering fresh Knysna oysters, light meals and fine wine. |
| O Pescador | 044 386 0036 | An a la carte Mozambican restaurant. |
| Paquitas @ The Knysna Heads. | 044 384 0408 or 044 384 0803 | Relaxed family restaurant with a wide ranging menu featuring pizza, pasta, seafood and grills. |
| Pembreys @ Brenton Road. | (044) 386 0005 | Country restaurant with innovative blend of home country cooking, and fine cuisine. Open Wed -Sunday for lunch and dinner. Booking essential. |
| Phantom Forest Boma | (044) 387 1923 (044) 387 1261 | Situated in an award winning, private, Eco- Reserve, this upmarket restaurant offers a very special experience with a 5-course pan-African dinner in a Boma. Bookings essential. |
| River Club Café | 044 382 1751 | Housed in a turn of the century building, experience wholesome, creative country cuisine whilst enjoying a local estate wine chosen from the vast selection on display. Contact : [email protected]
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Belvidere Manor
www.belvidere.co.za | 044 387 1055 | Award wining wine list that will satisfy any palate. Enjoy fine food and Cape wines in a delightful manor house. Bookings recommended. |
| Mackintosh - The Eatery | 044 382 6607 | A fine food emporium, with mouth watering gourmet selection of dishes - brunches, light lunches and speciality coffees. |
| Healths Bells @ Quays Waterfront | 044 382 7931 | Much more than just a health and vegetarian restaurant, also mind and spirit products. |
| Tribes at the Knysna Log Inn | 044 382 5835 | Fine african cuisine. |
| Mother Holly`s Tea Room @ Millwood Gold Mine | 082 789 5052 | Situated in the middle of the forest, serving light refreshments. Open Wed - Sundays, and school holidays. |
| La Loerie (on Main Street). | 044 382 1616 | A cosy restaurant with superbly prepared cuisine, recently featured with UK chef Alan Coxon on Carlton Food Network (UK TV). |
| Pezula Grill @ Sparrebosch Golf Estate. | 044 384 1222 | Relaxed golf restaurant with menu featuring pizza, pasta, seafood and grills. Bookings recommended to avoid disappointment. |
| Coffee Connection, The (on Main Street). | 044 382 2845 | A cosy coffee shop offering 39 different blends to savour, also serves light meals and delicious cakes. Also offer outside catering for that special occasion. |
| Knysna Oyster Company, The @ Thesen Island. | 044 382 6941 | Specialising in cultivation of the Knysna Oyster and other seafood dishes. Farm tours and tasting offered daily, phone for details. Bookings recommended. Please note that Wild oysters only available in season. |
| Twin Palms @ The St. James Hotel. | 044 382 6750 | Delightful, upmarket restaurant specialising in seafood and steaks. Open seven days per week, but recommend booking to avoid disappointment. |
| Dry Dock Food Co @ Quays Waterfront | 044 382 7310 | Continental atmosphere, fine menu complimented by Cape wines, and stunning view of the waterfront. |
Chilli Groove
www.chilligroove.co.za | 044 382 0931 | Mexican Restaurant and cocktail bar. Late night groove bar. |
| East Head Caffe | 044 384 0933 | Uncompromising food in full view of the Heads. Renowned for lazy breakfasts or lingering lunches. |
| Lake Pleasant Hotel | 044 349 2400 | Set in the tranquility of the Goukamma Reserve, this restaurant offers modern contemporary cuisine. |
| Hungry Heads Gourmet Foods | 044 387 1292 | Catering with a difference! |
| Olive Twist | 083 398 3392 | Caterers for all occasions. |
| Portland Manor - The Packhouse | 044 388 4604 | Historic country estate serving international cuisine in the restaurant with a cosy english pub with log fires for afterwards. |
| Piccola Italia | 044 382 1291 | Real home-made Italian food and pasta. Pizza oven and lovely ouside garden area. |
| The Front Row Restaurant - Sedgefield | 044 343 2361 | A beach restaurant offering fine food and good wine. A wonderful place for breakfast after a walk on the beach. |
| The Med Seafood Bistro - Plettenberg Bay | 044 533 3102 | Vibrant foods in a cool Mediterranean setting. |
| Wok this Way | 044 382 1106 | A family restaurant serving great chinese food. |
| Zanzibar | 044 382 0386 | Pub with pool tables and a good vibe. |
| The Conservatory at Meade House - GEORGE | 044 874 1938 | Whether it's breakfast, lunch or simply tea and homemade cakes, this is the place to relax and unwind. |
| Time Out Restaurant | 044 384 0493 | Carefully selected dishes with a strong Swiss and Hungarian flavour. Daytime fun for children in the playground, with the evenings reserved for discerning dining. |
| Firefly | 082 874 0564 | An avante-garde eating house specialising in organic herbal creations. |
| Glenshiel at Parkes Manor | 044 382 5100 | Elegant dining at this historic house with it's magnificent gardens. |
| Bungalo | 044 343 3118 | Coffee Shop and Restaurant overlooking Groenvlei. |
| Cafe Sienna | 044 382 6386 | Casual mediterranean cafe serving breakfast, light meals, lunch adn dinner. Licensed. |
Cruise Cafe
www.featherbed.co.za | 044 382 1693 | Known for its fresh seafood and modern styled cuisine, Cruise Cafe offers a relaxed atmosphere with exceptional views of the Knysna Lagoon. Enjoy speciality coffees, delightful breakfasts, healthy lunches, fine dinners and a selection of Cape wines. |
Rolands Restaurant
www.eating-out.co.za/online/rolands | 044 382 6641 | An upmarket a la carte restaurant specialising in seafoods, steaks and fine wines. |
