Glentana Restaurants

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.

Housed in the historic Great Brak River Station, this charming restaurant lingers in slow perfection and hearty food fit for weary travellers and refined palates of the day. The comfortable and casual setting embraces rustic wooden floors, panelled walls and alfresco wooden benches, beaconing a lingering drink. Delicious daily menus graced by the seasons compliment the local and international wines. Using only the best seasonal South African ingredients, a fusion of contemporary twists entice the palate with slow perfection and fall off the bone meals. Enjoy a heavenly lamb neck roulade brought to fruition in a low oven for five hours or oxtail from the bone in perfect tender pieces complimented by moist malva pudding drenched in rich creamy custard topped with redolent and apricots. Take a culinary journey back in time and dine on the platform celebrating a special moment or meal with exclusive treatment, fulfilling food and decadent wines at Transkaroo Restaurant.

Along the beautifully scenic Garden Route is The 5th Season. This warm and welcoming restaurant proffers superb international cuisine in a contemporary and stylish setting. Fusing flavours from all over the African Continent with European influences to create an eclectic and vast menu, patrons can choose from a variety of options such as duck, Kudu, Springbok, beef as well as fresh fish. With a patio overlooking a play area in the garden to keep children happy, The 5th Season Restaurant is a wonderful dining experience for the whole family.

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.

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.

Get your fix of abundant seafood and enjoy it the best way - right on the beach with sand under your toes and the smell of the ocean tickling your nostril.Guzzle, munch and slurp through nine gut-busting courses of mussels, West Coast Snoek with ultra sweet potato, seafood potjie with 4 types of fish, calamari, mussels and prawn tails, ostrich potjie, catch of the day, West Coast kreef (if you order), calamari steak, pot bread, salads, veggie dish, sweet melon, coffee and koeksisters. You may eat as much as you like but this is not as easy as it sounds! De Vette Mossel (The Fat Mussel) offers much more than perfectly prepared seafood – this is an experiencein unusual and informal surroundings with traditional Cape fishing culture in true West Coast Style.Behind which dune? De Vette Mossel is situated literally on the beach at Souwesia, between Klein- and Groot Brak River, near Mossel Bay on the Garden Route. Between courses, the young ones and the young of mind go for a swim or play on the beach.De Vette Mossel not only exists of creators Niël and Laurika but the dozen or so chefs, cleaners and kitchen staff who all have wonderful stories in their own right. Only jobless people were employed, trained and today they form an integral part of De Vette Mossel. Without them, De Vette Mossel is not possible – they therefore also share in the fruits of success. Need to know? Booking is essential. Open every year from 4 December. Please phone or SMS 079 339 0170. (No credit card facilities – they are on the beach!)

Oozing authentic Italian cuisine and warm Mediterranean atmosphere, La Cantina boasts a luxurious dining experience in the heart of the Garden Route. Set amidst the splendour of an historic manor house, diners soak up luxury and traditional fare from well-rehearsed buffet and special Sunday lunches. Experience luxury dining enrobed in old-world charm for a taste of traditional Italy at La Cantina in George.

Housed in the history of a bygone era, Sunsutra restaurant embraces fusion dining in a classic and intimate setting. Spend the evening dining on seductive starters of tempura prawns served with tom yun chutney or Peking duck pancakes dressed in a plum sauce. For delectable mains, try the loin of springbok wrapped in bacon with creamy mushroom sauce. Sinsutra serves sin on a plate infused with an Indian twist with their enticing Thai green curry bunny chow and compact select wine list partnered well with the food. For an elegant experience with spectacular food and wine, visit Sunsutra on Montagu Street to taste the experience.

True Kalahari hospitality invites and embraces the atmosphere with good food and wine. Experience the vibrancy of the Kalahari at the Kalahari Theatre and Restaurant in York Street, George. Serving breakfast, light lunches, Ala Carte menu, mains, pizzas and deserts, the extensive menu caters for all palates including a kiddie’s fare. Gather around and celebrate food with festivities surrounded by beautiful colours and Kalahari hospitality.

Enjoy tasty food with a difference or light lunches and breakfasts. Alte Feste Restaurant sweeps the palate away with decadent deserts for a little slice of heaven. From great choice salads to vegetarian meals, Alte Feste caters for the easygoing palate in relaxed informal setting perfect to soothing the day away.

Located in the heart of picturesque George is a fine country Bistro that offers a cosy dining experience and superb array of homemade cuisine. The Old Townhouse Restaurant reputation is a consistently good as their food with mouth-watering creations spilling off the menu and homemade ice cream to die for. Specialising in seafood, steaks and speciality dishes with good honest food the focus of their menu, the Old Townhouse Restaurant knows what it takes to make good pasta and grill using only the best ingredients available. Flair up the palate with sizzling Roquefort pork chips or springbok shanks, slow-roasted in beer and wine followed by delicious and to die for homemade ice cream. The wine list compact and well paired with certain wines available by glass. Stroll in and linger the day away at the Old Townhouse for a truly cosy, warm and very homely setting warmed by attentive, helpful and accommodating staff.

Serving mouth-watering freshly made meals and delicious home bakes, patrons soak up the pleasant surrounds and relax alongside the Koi Dam with occasional concerts in the garden. Children can play in the safe play area while parents relax with a cup of coffee and freshly baked muffin catching up on the days events or enjoy a Sunday lunch buffet with family and friends. Leani Garden Restaurant makes a pleasant day out immersed in fresh aromas and bird song.

With a good selection of fish, meat, pastas, tapas and famous pizzas, Picasso’s embraces the elements with contrasting glass, rock and wood for a refreshing vibrant setting. The large deck is flattered by majestic views of the Outeniqua Mountains, the perfect spot for sundowners and al fresco dining.

Renowned for their unusual combinations, this light airy restaurant revives the palate with the likes of fluffy omelettes with Chinese-style chicken dressed in tangy Hoison Sauce for an interesting twist on the traditional omelette. With an extensive Ala Carte menu serving breakfasts and lunches, Conservatory at Meade House delights the senses with succulent steaks and grilled fish or delectable teas and coffees complimented with moist cakes and freshly baked muffins. Whether delighting in a light lunch or simply relaxing with a cup of tea, Conservatory at Meade House will soothe away the day in an idyllic setting oozing with character and grace in one of the oldest homes in George.

For a true slice of the famous Italian passion for food and cooking, try La Locanda. A wonderful a la carte menu is complemented by a smaller menu that changes daily to keep the options as fresh as the ingredients used to make them. The wine list is modest, providing just the options that have been expertly selected to go perfectly with the traditional Italian fare on offer and features a nice selection of imported Italian tipples. The surroundings have been designed with Tuscan homes in mind with warm colours, paintings and even a water feature to add to the relaxing atmosphere. Experience the best of Italian food on the beautiful Garden Route at La Locanda.

Recently voted SA’s top 100 restaurants and rated as one of the best services on the Garden Route, Stonehill Restaurant exudes dining with a twist complimented by a deconstructed menu boasting fresh seasonal cuisine. Dishes evoke perfection and first class service complimented by organically grown vegetables and wine list; patrons can relax in a lovely rural setting feasting the palate on food from out of this world. Enjoy a romantic rustic experience at Stonehill Restaurant for a delicately smooth dining experience wrapped in the idyllic country surrounds of Little Brak River.

This popular coffee shop is a well-known oasis serving up delights and tantalizing dishes in a peaceful and classic setting. House of Flavour evokes feelings of serenity and peace with every slice of heaven they serve. A well known eatery that embraces a classic and modern atmosphere serving a wide variety of breakfasts, light meals, prime cut beef and succulent prawns and sandwiches. Located in the gentle heart of George, House of Flavour bewitches the senses with a charismatic charm and warm embrace.

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.

Inspired by soul and hearty culinary dishes from around the world, The Rose on York Restaurant tempts the palate with home-style fusions of gastronomic delights. Soak up the relaxed and languid ambience warmed by tasteful antiques, laughter and happiness while savouring good dining and the sounds of soulful soothing music. Nestled in “Die Oorskotjie Gebou” in York Street, The Rose on York Restaurant is one of George’s best-kept secrets. With hearty culinary dishes from around the world, sourced locally, patrons can be sure of the freshest selections served with delicious vegetables and exotic herb salads. The sumptuous rich interior provides the perfect place to curl up and relax in front of the fireplace for a game of chess while waiting on the delectable cuisine to be prepared. With wine selections from the seductive “in the mood” menu and delicious fusions of home-style delights, The Rose on York Restaurant offer fine dining and what the imagination desires.

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.