Eastern Cape Restaurants

Soak up the passion and flair exuded by this unique eatery sharing excellent food and conversation amidst popular art and craft creations. Popular dishes applaud the palate infused with French and Mediterranean flair and make for excellent choices with alternatives such as Moroccan beef or chicken sandwiches, Tandoori Chicken wraps and Gypsy Kings. The popular Greens menu welcomes vegetarians with a delicious take on veggies. Try the veggie tandoori wrap layered with potato, green and white beans, carrots, onion cooked with a spicy coconut milk and enrobed in a tortilla wrap or the potato bake deep-fried with mushrooms, onion, cream, cheese, peas and chives. For a lighter meal, try the asparagus au gratin layered with asparagus, peas, cheese, spring onion, and parmesan grilled to perfection. Café Ruwach Art and Craft Gallery transforms an ordinary lunch into a world brimming with creativity and flair complimented by an ever-changing menu and creative artwork displays.

Exuding a café society feel complimented by highly innovative culinary traditions, Deli Street Café satisfies the soul with familiar food, straight forward yet seductive. Enjoy well-rehearsed signature dishes such as breakfast with basil or the deli st.falafel, dipper platter or Egyptian fillet. Discover Deli Street Café for a haute couture take on deli cuisine.

Exuding a relaxed ambiance in a light and airy setting, Dessies Fine Food and Wine takes deli dining to a new level. Relax on the large deck overlooking the nursery or inside, cooled by the terracotta floors and high ceilings. Daily specials grace the chalkboard menu using the finest ingredients and produce available. The breakfast/brunch menu features lighter options like muesli as well as sweet and savoury muffins, delectable frittata, omelettes and eggs Benedict for those with a healthier appetite. The lunch menu offers temptations such as handcrafted gourmet burgers, sexy salads and sandwiches with delightful antipasti platters and homemade quiches. Dessies Fine Food and Wine invites you to linger the day away taking delight in handcrafted cuisine and well paired South African / Italian wines.

Pay homage to South Africa’s most famous surf spot in style at the Ozone Café Bar and experience ‘Good Food, Good Wine, and a Good Time’. Dine alfresco on the deck sampling an oasis of breakfast delights such as veg and crisp egg spring rolls, scrambled eggs on toast flavoured with oyster butter and truffle salt, and hearty home-style handmade muesli. Lunch intoxicates the palate with specialty in-house handmade Merguez sausage, voluptuous sausage and wors and decadent confit Duck dressed in an orange glaze. Social lunches beacon gourmet wood-fired pizzas and layered sandwiches with daily in-house specials available for the adventurous palate. Ozone Café Bar invites lingering lunches and scrumptious breakfasts inspired by a taste for life and celebration of gourmet festivities in the scenic surrounds of Jeffrey’s Bay.

The Peppermill Café entices the palate with indulging global tastes and smells that embrace the fresh tastes of the world. Serving a variety of mouth-watering meals alongside condiments, Peppermill Café uses the country’s rich resources to wet the appetite. Start the day with Good Morning Breakfasts boastings eggs, bacon, fruit, crispy croissants, omelettes and decadent pouched eggs topped with hollandaise sauce. If something a little lighter suits your palate, feast on toasted treats or open whole-wheat ciabattas topped with pastrami, Cajun chicken or super healthy hummus brimming with bean sprouts. From salad bowls with Carpaccio to pesto pasta, diners can sit back and enjoy the tranquil setting and indulging menu ranging from light snacks, mezzes, pates, global burgers and deliciously moist homemade cakes and fruit smoothies. Browse the Mill Centre displaying the countries biggest mohair and textile shop including porcupine ceramics while the kids play in the super friendly play area alongside the Angora Goats. The Peppermill Café is a relaxing and entertaining day out for all the family with an extensive Global menu that will satisfy the most discerning palate.

Nestled in creative surrounds scattered with eclectic charm, Potters Place offers unique dining in rustic ambiance. Enjoy frothy cappuccinos in a relaxed and chilled atmosphere catching up with old friends with the lingering smell of aromatic coffees. Sample delicious food at the restaurant renowned for serving the best calamari around or sit down and enjoy a hearty breakfast before watching a show or relishing in a bit of retail therapy.

Located 20km outside Barrydale, visitors from all over the world meander over on Route 62 for a refreshing meal and cold beer before setting off on the road again. The small menu caters pub lunches and braai facilities with braai and salad packs sold separately. Cosy and welcoming, this tiny place boasts a rather large autographed underwear collection strewn from the walls and ceiling. Satisfy your curiosity at Ronnies Sex Shop just off Route 62.

Housed inside a charming old house extending onto a shady courtyard, Sophies choice tempts the palate with delicious homegrown Karoo delights and frothy cappuccinos. Enjoy a light meal and aromatic coffee in the shady courtyard or watch the day unfold on the breezy stoep with a tender Lamb shank and crunchy salad. Browse the special gift shop or age old antiques for some retail therapy before settling down for a relaxing meal and delicious cappuccino at Sophies Choice.

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.

Enjoy peaceful light lunches and frothy cappuccinos under the shade in the leafy tea garden. This prim boutique style café boasts breakfast, light lunches and homemade delights in pleasant surrounding.