Port Elizabeth and surrounds Restaurants

Serving a variety of specials designed to tantalise the palate, diners peruse weekly dishes such as Monday eat all you can rumps and sirloin or Tuesday spare ribs. Soak up the versatile and reasonably priced menu any day of the week and satisfy those hunger pangs with all you can eat.

With an earned reputation for satisfying the most discerning palates, Squires Legendary Grill brims with succulent selections of appetizers, salads, chicken, beef and seafood. Partnered with a complimenting wine list and inviting ambiance, diners immerse the senses in cool surrounds wrapped in dark wood panelling, heightened by ceilings dressed in low hung lights and leather sofas contrasted by black and white portraits. Exuding the intimate appeal of a gentleman’s cigar lounge, Squires Legendary grill makes for a satisfying meal and provocative cuisine perfect for discerning steak connoisseurs.

This home away from home setting exudes warm décor lifted by dark wood, old paintings and chic chandeliers, balanced with a mix of wood and leather, cleverly mismatched country style. Enjoy everyday breakfasts and lunches made with the highest quality food and ingredients including homegrown vegetables and personal butchery. Friday evening menu contains a feast of dishes that includes slow-roasted lamb shank, matured beef steaks, veal dishes, sushi, pastas and seafood. Sue-Anne’s Food brings together Ouma’s traditional cooking techniques and international trends for a fine dining emporium experience.

Embracing traditional décor enhanced by white rattan chairs and large murals on the wall, The Bayside Pantry invites casual buffet dining. Extensive choices offer salads, seafood, buffet breakfasts, Sunday buffets and a la carte breakfasts. Enjoy a feast for the senses at The Bayside Pantry in Summerstrand where buffet dining transports the palate to another dimension.

Favoured as one of Knysna’s favourite hot spots serving good pub meals with a glass of locally brewed beer or wine, The Bell Tavern retains its rustic charm with wrought iron roof, iron block floor and whitewashed walls. Serving a choice of grills, pies, burgers and salads, patrons can relax and linger the day away mulling over the locally brewed beers and wine housed by the small stone-lined wine cellar. Enjoy hearty chicken & mushroom or steak pies, baked daily or the Belvidere burger brimming with trimmings followed by moist finger licking Malva pudding. Arrive unannounced, relax and order a drink in the comfort and character of The Bell Tavern in Knysna.

Exuding a café style ambiance and great family meals, Bluewater Café tempts the palate with breakfasts, light meals, salads, pastas, seafood, steaks and deserts. Enjoy smoked salmon and chives scrambled eggs for breakfast. Starters wet the appetite with camembert prawns followed by hearty mains of either Mediterranean penne or grilled sirloin steak 300gr concluded by caramel pancakes. Whether dining in the balmy summer sun or soaking up the romantic evening setting, The Bluewater Café embraces flavourful cuisine and well paired wines for a perfect dining experience.

Large tables lie scattered under shady spots lingering an African theme with choice of dining in several settings. Welcoming bonfires enchanted by fairy lights seduce the senses wrapped in lush vegetation and gourmet cuisine. The Boma invites a welcoming retreat and delicious meals at this safari style restaurant.

Boasting scrumptious cuisine spilling off the extensive menu, diners enjoy traditional English fare in a relaxed and vibrant setting. Dine indoors wrapped in dark wood panelling, low lighting and historic artefacts or outdoors in the wooden booths or social tables and benches. Serving beer on tap and one of the fines collections of draft beer in the Eastern Cape diners enjoy signatures dishes such as eisbein and ribs with a refreshing pint. Relax and slow down the senses at The Brewmaster for traditional English fare and ambiance.

Boasting stylish cuisine in an airy modern tiered dining room, The Crest Restaurant invites romantic dinners, languid lunches and sumptuous breakfasts under wooden beams and stylish décor. Start the morning with a continental buffet brimming with fresh fruits, yoghurts, cereals, pastries from The Baker's Basket and cold meats and cheeses. Indulge in decadent dinners featuring mouth-watering seafood, fresh salads and choice of carvery meats followed by delectable deserts. The Crest Restaurant serves delicious Sunday buffet lunches, seafood, salad buffets, hot soup, carvery, garden fresh vegetables and a delicious dessert buffet. Visit The Crest Restaurant in Port Elizabeth for a delicious dining experience wrapped in boutique surrounds and gothic features.

Boasting generous portions and views that install an easygoing atmosphere, The Island Grill and Bar dishes hearty cuisine straight from the sea into your plate. Wine and dine on seafood and meaty cuisine flanked by scenic dunes and dense fynbos on dishes designed for every budget. Try the calamari or serious steaks, venison and poultry. The ribs sing a tender chorus drenched in a secret basting sauce. Deck baskets proffer perfect daytime dining with the menu boasting combinations of both seafood and grill, including hamburgers and snack-baskets. Compliment the meal with a great selection of the finest wines and abundant food selection.

Located on the verandah of The Beach Hotel with sweeping sea views and beachfront ambiance, The Verandah Restaurant dwells on a lovely shaded verandah indoor or alfresco. Enjoy fresh, quality ingredients bistro style at The Verandah Restaurant in Marine Drive.

A place to relax and call home, Tolbos indulges with a wide variety of traditional South African dishes. Browse the exclusive gift shop before settling in for a satisfying meal at Tolbos Restaurant.

Linger the day away immersed in colourful and vibrant surrounds greeted by welcoming hospitality and earthy tones. Dine on culinary delights flavoured with rustic ambiance and African tradition.

The mouth-watering menu explodes with flavour and colour perfect for romantic lunches and alfresco breakfasts under shady trees. The décor embraces country chic elegance resulting in a refreshed and relaxed experience. Enjoy fresh wholesome light dishes, breakfasts and lunch thoughtfully presented and served. Valley Harvest offers a unique bistro dining experience with an added bit of retail therapy at the onsite gift shop.

The quirky Vovo Telo Bakery sells stunning artisan breads and pastries. Not only that, they serve sublime breakfasts, luscious lunches and the best coffee on the continent! Very busy with lovely vibe. In the pipeline is their new Vovo Telo Artisan Pizzeria.

Housed inside a quaint old house retaining characterful features, beautiful Oregon pine floors and roaring winter fires, Wicker Woods embraces quite sophistication. Delicious meals grace blackboards boasting starters of grilled calamari steak served with a lemon and coriander butter sauce on a bed of rice. Try light and crispy spring rolls served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce. For mains, tender and tasty steaks or the chicken stir-fry dressed in a hoi sin-based sauce, scattered with strips of chicken breast, peanuts and vegetables. Wicker Woods invites a wonderful dining experience complimented by outstanding cuisine and service.