Garden Route Restaurants

The well-stocked wine cellar generously compliments the dining experience, as does the lingering aroma of freshly baked bread and spreading reputation of pickled fish. Albertinia Hotel offers delicious traditional food served plentiful for a soothing experience of true comfort food. Enjoy lazy pub lunches or refreshing light meals in the shady tea garden, however you choose to dine, Albertinia Hotel will comfort the palate with nostalgic African cuisine and welcoming smiles.

Not only does Antonio's make the best pizzas and pastas, they also serve a wide variety of seafood and meaty dishes. Situated right on the water's edge in a private marina, the atmosphere is cosy and laid-back. Enjoy the warm welcome, kick back and tuck into some comfort food while you take in the spectacular views across the Harbour.

Enjoy pure, unpretentious coastal cuisine using real food as close to their natural state drenched with olive oil and natural goodness. Blue Olive Restaurant embraces family traditions and fresh produce sourced straight from local farmers where family and friends can share and get together to enjoy the simple things in life. Tantalise the taste buds next to a cracking fireplace during winter or linger around in the afternoon sun on the wooden deck shaded by ancient Milk woods. From classic eggs Benedict drenched in hollandaise sauce to healthy fruity muesli dressed in yogurt, honey and fruit salad for breakfast. For tempting starters try either Springbok Carpaccio served on a bed of rocket, parmesan and balsamic reduction or Feta, olive, cocktail tomatoes & garlic drizzled with pesto olive oil to mention a few. Move on to a succulent 500g T-bone steak grilled to perfection served with potato wedges and veggies followed by sinful chocolate nemesis a deep-fried chocolate bar wrapped in a phyllo pastry. The Blue Olive Restaurant caters and satisfies the most exotic palates with smooth, easy-going cuisine touched by African hospitality and Mediterranean flair.

Experience Pacific - Rim Cuisine at it's best. Our Australian chef Sean Kiely brings together the fusion of international cuisine using fresh local produce. From humble beginnings, and after a period of being one of Simon's Town's best kept secrets, Boulders Beach Restaurant has grown to be recognised as one of the top restaurants in the area. Our menu features Pacific Rim Cuisine, by Australian Head Chef Sean Kiely, which he studied during his extensive travels through Asia and across the globe. Complementing the menu are various specials that change on a daily basis, an extensive wine selection chosen by a sophisticated palate and an earthly comfort that won't be ingored.

Enjoy excellent South African cuisine and a warm welcome at Topsi and Co. A brilliantly friendly and unpretentious spot in Franschhoek, diners can enjoy both classic and unique creations with South African cuisine in mind. Taditional meets modern in a delicious fusion of new and old dishes that have been expertly designed by the talented team behind the scenes. A casual and relaxed place, Topsi’s is decked out with endearing antiques, making diners feel more like they are eating at someone’s home rather than a popular restaurant.

Chef’s @ Nauticus Place Restaurant, Brenton-on-Sea, Knysna, was bought over on the 15th November 2009. The Restaurant has been going from strength to strength. We at Chef’s @ Nauticus Place Restaurant pride ourselves on serving excellent food and drink. The beautiful, unique surroundings of Brenton-on-Sea guarantees a great time for everyone, young and old. We are open throughout the year for tour groups. Set menus can be arranged ahead of time according to the budget of the client / company. We cater groups, kid’s parties, weddings, team building, birthdays, anniversaries and anything else you could think of.

Rated as one of the top 10 restaurants in the Garden Route, Cinnamon Boutique Restaurant offers the best of culinary delights, freshly prepared in a spacious and intimate setting exclusively designed. Relax while enjoying the tropical surroundings and elegant setting before setting off on a culinary journey freshly prepared from the Ala Carte menu partnered with a complimenting wine from the extensive wine lists chosen exclusively to compliment your choice of food. Begin your meal with Smoked Salmon with Potato Rosti and black pepper Crème Fraiche followed by fresh Line Fish of the day with sesame seed tiger prawns or a Springbok Babootie with Saffron Basmati rice and roasted vegetables. Wrapped in a sumptuous setting dressed in warming paprika red walls and heightened by high back chairs, contrasting silver cutlery, fine crystal glasses and the tranquil surrounds of the gardens, diners can peruse in a choice of delectable food and extensive wine list. Relax and enjoy the serene ambience sipping a soothing cognac or coffee on the patio or in one of the exclusive lounge areas before heading home from a magical dining experience at Cinnamon Boutique Restaurant.

Offering contagious entertainment for young and old where some dine and dance the night away to fathom hunger buster meals, this lively venue has it all in one place for a great night out with family and friends. Serving a variety of seafood dishes, pizzas, pasta and delicious snacks, patrons soak up the atmosphere and delightful menu before setting off home smiling after a fun-filled evening with family and friends. De Dekke Restaurant is located in the De Dekke Shopping Complex in Great Brak River close to the towns of George and Mossel Bay in South Africa's scenic Garden Route.

A new generation of women are paying homage to the roots of South African dining with delectable cuisine freshly prepared for the whole family. This well kept secret in Tsitsikamma follows the tradition of good, home-cooked food revived by and era long forgotten. Renowned for international recognition by the New York Times, De Ouda Restaurant boasts the culinary genius of Martha influenced by British flare. Using only fresh, local organic ingredients with emphasis on lots of fresh herbs from the garden, patrons experience an explosion of flavours and tastes combined with a welcoming service for a truly delectable experience.

Do not be misled by the rustic ring to De Volkskombuis’ name. There is nothing even remotely unpolished about this establishment. The restaurant has been around since 1977 and has earned its reputation as a place of fine dining. The Cape Dutch house - that is the restaurant - is a perfect puzzle piece in historic Stellenbosch with its white washed walls and front garden. The restaurant also has its Voorkamer which serves as a private dining room for special occasions, conferences and private parties. Guests will be thrilled to find that although the menu boasts a fresh interpretation of traditional South African cuisine, none of the authenticity of the old favourites like Boland Bobotie, Braised Oxtail and Malva Pudding is lost. Furthermore, the menu has wine suggestions with each dish – a treat for wine and food pairing enthusiasts. Not only does De Volkskombuis promise a gastronomic experience of note, but also an impressive, if not, wildly indulgent, wine and beverage selection that could hold one’s attention for hours. Choose from the best locally and internationally sourced wines of every blend, including sparkling wines and Champagne. A selection of cigars rounds off the restaurant’s offerings. De Volkskombuis is open daily for lunch and dinner.

Enhanced by the natural elements - walls made of clay and straw, high ceilings from wood and glass windows stained. This warm and earthy restaurant draws inspiration from nature with a delectable menu of starters, salads, mains and deserts. Dine al fresco on the wooden deck with mesmerising views over Herolds Bay watching whales and dolphins frolicking in the bay. Surrounded by the contrasting beauty of green landscapes and blue oceans, Down to Earth Restaurant graces the palate with evocative food and well-suited selection of South African wines. Discover the beauty of nature for a truly down to earth experience.

Nestled in the heart of the Rivera Hotel along the banks of the Hartenbos Lagoon is a sanctuary bursting with flavour inspired by Africa and the deep blue sea. Cradled by the Indian Ocean and outstretched beaches, lush vegetation and the rocky face of the Outeniqua Mountain, Driftwood inspires a décor fresh from the sea and roots of Africa. The calm and spacious nautical theme compliments the mouth-watering comfort food served in generous portions of fusion. Entice the palate with delicious morsels before watching the sun set from the open deck sipping a cooling cocktail or selection of local wines. Boasting mouth-watering food and a view to kill, Driftwood Restaurant is your nautical retreat to the sea for casual cool comfort.

The perfect setting to enjoy lazy breakfasts and alfresco lunches indoors or on the sheltered terrace marvelling at the awaking of the early morning or lingering sunset; East Head Café is where friends and family meet to reconnect for good food and casual conversation cooled by cocktails and wine. East Head Café boasts quality and service accentuated by flavour and freshness using the best local ingredients for sumptuous breakfasts and creamy cappuccinos. Indulge in a selection of the finest wines by glass or bottle complimented by fresh battered fish and chips or a delicious gourmet burger from the Café style menu. Kids are welcome and catered for ensuring parents get much needed time to relax and enjoy the well thought out setting and food. With a kiddies menu complimented by colouring boards, blackboards and toys, kids can be kids without the worry and stress associated with dining out. You can be forgiven spending a little more time here than expected, enjoying delicious food on a balmy summer days or curling up to the crackling fireplace.

Embracing the principles of the International Slow Food Movement, Gordon’s Restaurant seduces the appetite with local venison, organic Karoo Lamb and legendary dinners. Located in the heart of Andreas Stockenstrom Guest House, Gordon’s Restaurant invites good honest food spilling off the seasonal menu complimented by fine South African wine. Savour fine Karoo cuisine in a relaxed dining experience immersed in a four course set menu at this culinary oasis in Graaff-Reinet.

Housed in an old stone house, just off Main Street, Jazzbury’s Restaurant soothes the senses with hearty cuisine and light jazz drifting in the background. Famous for Ostrich, diners choose from extensive starters and mains. Starters boast fried Ostrich Liver, dressed in butter and brandy and served with grilled vegetables. Main course entices with Ostrich wings - marinated in oyster sauce, ginger, honey and chilli. For heartier appetites choose the mixed Ostrich grill served with traditional South African mielie-meal, sweet potato and sweet corn. The menu boasts popular meals such as bobotie and Karoo Lamb shank and large fresh soles, purchased daily from the harbour. Delight the senses with heaven on a trolley. Pick from delectable choices such as Cape Brandy pudding and cheesecake to mention a few. Jazzbury’s warms the spirit with African delights and a wine selection straight from the heart of the Karoo.

Enjoy traditional South African food relaxing along the peninsula with the aroma of freshly baked breads, potjiekos and spitbraai’s filling the air. Kaai4 Restaurant entices with a dish for every palate at an incredible seaside venue. Sample traditional fare such as Kaai 4 braai pie and salad, freshly baked potbrood and biltong or chicken potjie with bread and salad alongside a Sunday buffet boasting extensive choices. Kaai4 Restaurant is a relaxing seaside retreat along the harbour shores of Mosselbay.

South African cuisine with a Turkish twist ensures a superbly unique dining experience at Kafe Serefe. With a menu that includes both South African favourites like steak, lamb and pork as well as traditional Turkish fare, Kafe Serefe is a one-of-a kind restaurant on the stunning Garden Route. Continuing the Turkish theme, there is Belly Dancing on selected evenings as well as traditional Turkish welcoming rituals for diners upon arriving. The warm and inviting atmosphere and excellent service will make sure that your experience at Kafe Serefe is a memorable one.

Voted SA top 100 restaurants in 2007 and Diners Club Award, Kurland Hotel embraces a soft elegance warmed by flickering candlelights and the aroma of freshly cut flowers over crisp white linen table clothes. Exuding plush opulence and whisked away romance, Kurland Hotel offers gracious dining and outstanding cuisine with elegant alfresco setting romantically Mediterranean pampered by a picturesque fountains and candelabra for a distinctive alfresco dining experience.

Le Pommier Restaurant offers the best in country cuisine filled with flavour. Think traditional South African dishes like Bobotie, Chicken Pie as well as the Golden Delicious Gourmet Burger which is Le Pommier’s specialty. Completely child friendly, the restaurant is perfect for leisurely family lunches. It’s refreshing table settings also make it ideal for intimate dinners. Le Pommier Restaurant has added a wine lounge to its list of offerings – an area where you can enjoy wine tasting while enjoying the views of Stellenbosch’s famous Banhoek Valley. This is the ideal place to sit back and watch your favourite sporting events with your friends. The best part is that the wine lounge will continue to make wines from different Banhoek Estates available to you at Cellar door prices, just like in the previous wine shop.

Enjoy rainbow cuisine pampered by beautiful surroundings in an intimate restaurant for a relaxed un-rushed dining experience. Boasting voluptuous seafood, tender game and meat including vegetarian options, Palms Wilderness Restaurant embraces delectable cuisine in a sublime atmosphere. With complimenting estate wines from the cellar and a daily revised menu using only fresh seasonal produce, patrons can be sure of a tantalising experience brimming with creativity at the Palms Wilderness Restaurant.

Reel n Rustic entices palates with fresh produce and prime mature cuts dusted with exotic spices from around the globe. Exuding a presence of mid 30’s and 40’s poster town adorned with inspirational wall frescoes depicting an bygone era, Reel n Rustic collects memories of unforgettable dining and mouth-watering cuisine. Boasting the freshest seafood, prime cuts, aged meats, and an authentic atmosphere, diners lull the palate with memorable meals paired with excellent diners club awarded wine list. Dine amidst the reminiscent décor warmed by a roaring winter fire, or soak up the summer breeze, alfresco, on the wooden deck. However you choose to dine, Reel n Rustic will entice with the perfect dining memory along the picturesque landscapes of George, in the Garden Route.

Enjoy fine dining, breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Riverside Kitchen housed in large double volume thatch building or alfresco on the warming terrace overlooking the river. Entice the taste buds with eclectic cuisine and heavenly game with choices ranging from tender Espetada chunks of sizzling beef and kudu meat with herbed butter dripping melting down the skewer, or the a platter of kudu (antelope), ostrich and springbok succinctly cooked to perfection and for fish lovers, a duo of delicately cooked cob and yellowtail line fish. The Riverside Kitchen is an eclectic escape to the shores of South Africa cuisine in a relaxed unpretentious setting.

Set in the heart of The Garden Route on the unspoilt village of Great Brak River is a country style getaway brimming with traditional ambience in the warmth and former glory of a restored 1850 cottage. With an innovative evening menu and delightful light meals, Rose n Vine Restaurant embraces country charm with sophisticated grace and earthy attitudes as they prepare and create mouth-watering creations from freshly grown seasonal produce. Enjoy unspoilt days savouring a variety of homemade scones, muffins, cheesecakes and other temping delights in the refreshing gazebo or indulge in an intimate setting by candlelight discovering the innovative cuisine. Rose n Vine Restaurant can be found lingering the day away halfway between Mosselbay and George in the Great Brak River Village just off Amy Searle Street. Pop in and enjoy the traditional taste of country style cuisine.

With delightfully creative menus, designed with passion and flare, Sage at Hunters Country House is a must try spot in beautiful Plettenberg Bay.A chef with true culinary passion and an acclaimed background makes for deliciously creative and unique dishes that diners won’t soon forget. Using sustainable, local ingredients as much as possible, the menu alters according to what is available.A wonderful setting, there is a safari deck complete with tented cover, comfortable sofas and open fires, for diners to enjoy a semi-al fresco environment as they enjoy the sumptuous food on offer. Inside, the colonial feel to restaurant is endearing and welcoming, with soft fabrics and candle light.A strictly South African wine list showcases the best the country has to offer care of the 2000 bottle wine cellar.For a truly memorable dining experience at a stunning venue in Plettenberg Bay, take some time out at Sage.

Noted as the best views on the Garden Route boasting unsurpassed views, Sails Restaurant indulges the palate with crisp salads, fresh fish and seafood caught straight from the breaking shores including prime beef and seasonal produce. This light and airy restaurant exudes space, golden sandy beaches and intoxicating sunsets inside or from the wooden terraced deck. Ambience is further enhanced by floor to ceiling windows, low ambient lighting and sleek minimalist décor. For starters, try tender calamari grilled or deep-fried or toasted camembert dressed with gorgonzola, walnuts and fig preserve. Refresh the palate with crispy salads perfect for lazy summer days or 100% homemade gourmet beef burgers or sandwiches. From mouth-watering spare ribs, crispy eisbein and flame grilled chicken to vegetarian dishes and special Little Sailors menu, diners can indulge and relax enjoying good food and decadent desserts making Sails restaurant a must see destination when in the garden route.

Superb cuisine, wonderful wines, friendly and professional service in a setting that is elegant is the credo for fine dining at Serendipity. The five course South African inspired table d’hôte menu, experienced leisurely in a refined atmosphere that increases the pleasure of your dining experience is the benchmark of Serendipity.

The Annex is an upmarket, yet cosy restaurant, with arguably one of the best views in Kalk Bay. This aesthetically pleasing venue is tucked behind Kalk Bay Books and is therefore often missed by visitors to the area. But when you find it you'll be delighted that you did, because on a fresh Summer's day, there are few better places to be. Three seating areas within the restaurant property offer patrons a different experience at each space, from the indoor library area to the 'al fresco' terrace under a massive palm tree, which has endless views over the harbour and the ocean. Meals at The Annex are tasty and beautifully presented, from muesli and fresh fruit for breakfast, through to rich, hearty meals for lunch and dinner. Popular menu choices include the sirloin steak sandwich, served with caponato and creamy mushroom sauce on freshly baked ciabatta and the mushroom risotto. The dinner menu includes fresh line fish, slow-roasted duck on vegetable stir-fry and ostrich on either braised lentils or mustard mashed potatoes.

Nestled in the poster town of Middelburg, The Farmhouse Grill peruses the palate with true country cuisine dusted with a hint of adventure. Enjoy panoramic views of the historical town flanked by scenic mountain views and traditional fare complimented by organic meats and vegetarian delights. Famous for their adventurous twist on traditional dishes, The Farmhouse Grill reunites the palate with good honest cuisine enrobed in Karoo hospitality. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A beautiful pleasure cruiser, The John Benn at Knysna is a nautical dining experience for the whole family. This unique floating restaurant makes daily cruises to the scenice Knysna Heads while patrons eat, drink and enjoy themselves. An enthusiastic onboard team serve tasty, fresh food with a smile and ensure that everyone on board is having a superb time.

The Lookout Restaurant lies on the picturesque Lookout Beach, boasting unsurpassed views and freshly prepared mouth-watering food. This jewel in the crown of the Garden Route boasts a reputation as one of the most popular restaurants in the Western Cape. Perched along the rolling shores of Keurbooms Beach and lagoon flanked by the magestic Tsitsikamma Mountains patrons can enjoy an unforgettable dining experience sampling fine cuisine, fine wines and frolicking Whales. Feast the palate on a diverse menu ranging from hearty breakfasts, scrumptious brunches, light meals and voluptuous seafood. Meat lovers indulge in succulent char grilled steaks matured on the premises rounded off by decadent deserts for an unforgettable dining experience. Dine in sophisticated ambience or relax under the cool shade of the midday sun, indoors or alfresco savouring the extensive menu and well appointed wine list at Lookout Restaurant and Deck in Plettenberg Bay.

Theresa's quirky and flamboyant personality won't be the only reason you'll visit this established and beloved restaurant, as the food is equally unforgettable. Renowned for her perfectly prepared steaks and robust main courses, Theresa's combines elements that are usually difficult to create; atmosphere, ambiance and delicious food. The success of Theresa's may have something to do with the entrancing bohemian overtones that lend it such warmth, or perhaps being able to watch Theresa's antics in the kitchen add to the feeling of intimacy. Expect hearty fare on the menu, in generous portions. Whatever contributes towards the magic, it's a successful recipe.

Enjoy the warm hospitality of an owner managed fully licensed restaurant, and unique homely tea garden patio with a collection of price tagged antiques and collectables scattered about. Our traditional South African dishes as well as fresh line fish and ocean platters are enjoyed in the beautiful garden with seating under two old fig trees. Country home baked cheese cake with sticky figs, lemon meringue, scones with homemade jam, carrot cake muffins, or our death by chocolate are all to die for. A la Carte evening dining in homely Victorian decor. Karoo lamb chops, Springbok steaks, Game pie, matured fillets are a few of our dishes served on antique platters with old silver cutlery. Walls are papered in original 1916 newsprint with log fire lit on chilly winter evenings. Prepare to be surprised.

For those diners who want something a little different, Vaaljapie Station Restaurant entices the palate with traditional Afrikaans cuisine where patrons can linger away time on the balmy platform setting. Sporting an Afrikaans tongue in cheek formality warmed by pure Afrikaans cuisine, the dishes on offer entice hearty breakfasts, lunches, cosy dinners and satisfying snacks including teatime treats. With vegetarian options available including meaty mix and match choices, patrons can enjoy a finger licking experience that caters for hearty palates. Dine al fresco on the platform or cosy up to the sweltering black stove, Vaaljapie Station Restaurant is a little piece of “Boere Kitch” perfect for satisfying a culinary itch.

Located in the Majestic Village on the main road of Kalk Bay, this upmarket venue is a delightful escape. Patrons are treated indoor and to alfresco style dining with the comfort of modern luxury, with a terraced outdoor area skilfully protected from the elements with a see-through tarpaulin and warmed with gas heaters. The effect is magical and serene. Winesense offers patrons the unique concept in wine tasting, with glass fronted cabinets housing bottles of wine which can be tasted or enjoyed by the glass or by the bottle, depending on which mood strikes you. The menu at Wine Sense is an impressive selection of gourmet fusion cuisine, with an emphasis on tapas and wine pairing, as the restaurant’s name suggests. The restaurant is well known for delectable sushi offerings and fresh oysters, which should be enjoyed after a busy day’s shopping with a bottle of sparkling wine. A welcome addition to Kalk Bay, Winesense adds a touch of luxury to the bohemian fishing village. Enjoy excellent food from lunch until evening.