Knysna Quays Restaurants

Discover the freshest seafood, tantalizing salads and a fusion of flavours and textures garnished by sinful deserts all while taking in the idyllic surroundings over a glass of wine. The Drydock Food Company serves fusion cuisine touched by International elegance inside or out on the enormous deck overlooking the yacht basin. Boasting a casual elegance combined with tasty honest cooking, diners can enjoy intimate lunches or dinners along the magnificent waters edge. Discover tantalising starters - Thinly sliced fillet of venison, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, parmesan, marinated mushrooms and rocket before savouring 18 delicious prawns grilled and drizzled with olive oil and fresh lemon juice, served with savoury rice and your choice of garlic butter, lemon butter or peri-peri. The Dry Dock Food Company is the perfect choice for a lazy lunch or romantic evening lit by candlelight and the sweeping harbour basin.

Perfectly located within the heart of Knysna, perched on the shimmering waters edge, surrounded by sweeping views and tranquil sunsets, Fisherman’s Cabin welcomes patrons with a warm laidback ambience and fresh selection of seafood, meat and combination dishes. Enjoy a lazy al fresco lunch sampling Malay Seafood Curry Pot – A medley of seafood medium spiced served in a “Potjie” with savoury rice or fresh oysters dressed in fiery Tabasco sauce. With a selection of the freshest seafood, fish, combination dishes and sushi, patrons can also enjoy a choice of beef, chicken and pork dishes rounded off by delicious homemade baked deserts and fresh local wines and beers. Watch the lingering sunset over the Marina and lagoon while enjoying a tranquil lunch or romantic dinner indoors or on the covered terrace.

Easily located within the scenic Garden Route and famously known by locals as the place to enjoy made to order, thin crispy pizzas straight from the traditional wood-fired oven with wheat free bases available. Dine on outdoor terrace or within the large garden on balmy summer days choosing from an array of delicious pastas, potatoe bakes, salads and voluptuously filled pita breads. Leave enough space for decadent deserts and smouldering coffees for a pleasant, well-rounded day out.

Nestled on a quite street in the heart of Knysna, The Anchorage Restaurant is one of the oldest Restaurants in Knysna. Exuding a warm hospitality with selections of the most mouth-watering seafood, beef, venison, chicken and vegetarian dishes. Experience freshly caught line fish, Knysna Oysters and sizzling steaks complimented by well-paired wines and excellent service at The Anchorage Restaurant for a truly unforgettable experience.

With every exquisite dish, there is an exquisite wine to compliment the meal. Enjoy Continental cuisine at its best with evocative oysters, duck breast, kudu, ostrich and a variety of line fish freshly caught. This restaurant exudes a romantic, old-fashioned feel with an interesting menu and complimenting wines straight from the Windmill Valley in Paarl. Dine within the cosy interior or al fresco on the wooden deck with far reaching views over the ocean.

This newly decorated oasis is renowned for quality food and price list. Small and intimate setting offers secluded privacy or bustling companionship around the continental style buffet just off the hustle and bustle of the main road. Linger around enjoying good food and company before browsing walls lined with local arts and crafts. Maureen’s is a relaxing retreat from the daily hustle and bustle of life.

île de païn - Island of Bread is something of an oasis, even amoungst the plethora of good eateries in Knysna. When Liezie Mulder and Markus Farbinger together with a small, young team opened the doors of île de païn in 2002, it was as though they tapped into something so treasured by the collective consciousness, that the appeal was indeed universal.They built a wood fired oven and baked large, dark loaves of Companio bread for the nearby farmers market. Soon after, Liezie put a small menu together to complement the bread. Today the bread “complements” Liezie’s food breakfast and lunch take centre stage at île de païn. She draws from her love of local ingredients and utilizes her international experience and training to create menu‘s that are thoughtful, simple and unique for everyday enjoyment. The wine list changes as often as the menu and receives equal attention and care. The desserts on display are for the finale or to take home for a postponed indulgence. On your way out you remember to take along a loaf (locals reserve one or two before sitting down) and some of the specialties as a gift to yourself or those near to your heart. Their annual gastronomic trips around the globe will ensure that île de païn will keep on going for years to come.Need to know? Tuesday till Saturday: 8am to 3pm; Breakfast 8am to 11am; Lunch 11:30am to 3pm; Sunday: 9am to 13:30 breakfast and lunch menu all day. Closed on Mondays.

With live bands, big screens and a warm fireplace, Quay Four on Thesen Islands, Knysna, is all about keeping you entertained and giving you a space to relax, unwind and enjoy a good meal without breaking the bank.Quay Four on Thesen Islands, offers a variety of light meals and salads, as well as hearty pub fare for those with a bigger appetite though the emphasis is on sumptuous seafood. Visitors can spend a leisurely day on the deck at Quay Four drinking cocktails and enjoying delicious oysters while soaking up the numerous spectacular Thesen Islands views.

Tapas & Oysters is the place where great food, good friends and sticky fingers meet. It’s all about Knysna’s laid-back lifestyle, that’s why we like to say that 34 Tapas & Oysters is “Not too shabby... Not too chic... definitely dockside.” Join us every day of the year in our bright and cheerful restaurant with its beautiful views over the Knysna Lagoon for oysters (the whole range, of course, fresh from our own holding tanks), tapas (with a South African twist, naturally), cocktails (including the coolest mojitos around), or a glass of Knysna’s famous Mitchell’s beer, which like 34 itself, is a celebration of the way we like to live down here beside the lagoon.

Located along the waters edge of trendy Thesen Harbour Town, Sirocco Restaurant boasts a vibey sophisticated attitude with relaxed sophistication. Embodied by cutting-edge design, clever lighting and plush seating, dining at Sirocco Restaurant by night transforms the evening into a romantic ambience. Begin the meal with voluptuous mussels tossed in a classic white wine and garlic sauce finished with a garlic crouton before indulging in a mature beef fillet seasoned and grilled on the open flame. Served with crispy fries, garlic & paprika roast potatoes or savoury rice. Round off the tantalizing meal with a decadent chocolate coffee, berry, frangelico and nut mousse served with wafer biscuits. Serving long lazy lunches and relaxing dinners from the dramatic waters edge location, dining at Sirocco Restaurant warms the palate sophisticated cool.

Vibrant and buzzing, this popular lunch and dinner venue is the perfect spot for great food, attentive service enhanced with edgy decor. Situated in a scenic spot in Thesen Harbour Town, right by the water’s edge, this lively restaurant features waterside terraces, tall windows, strategically designed lighting and comfortably stylish seating. The decor is a simple and clean, using green tone to invite and create a lowing warmth. The menu is a fusion if inspirational cuisines and features a wonderful selection of shellfish. A memorable time awaits you at Sirocco.

NumNum Wholefoods is the place to grab natural wholesome food that's also a taste sensation. Delicious eat-at-home meals, superb pate', the best bush honey, delicious handcrafted jams with honest sugar, farm made hams, salami's, goat's cheese, wholesome yoghurt, the best most naturally cured salmon, fresh organic vegetables and grass fed beef, Namibian lamb, Karoo bush fed Springbok and whole grain spices, mountain salt and MSG free condiments. Fresh platters of asparagus lightly dressed with aged balsamic vinegar and shavings of sheep's pecorino dusted with lightly flavoured paprika salt.All in all honest food that is healthy and the way it should be!

This cheerful authentic Indian restaurant delivers a variety of beguiling tastes within a split-level setting with cool al fresco dining to soothe the palate. Serving traditional Indian cuisine with a variety of mouth-watering curry dishes on mopped up with fragrant flavoured garlic or butter naan breads made in the traditional clay oven. Delight in spicy Mumbai with starters of Tandoori Chicken and Chicken Tikka made in the clay oven. The food is meticulously prepared by experienced & qualified chefs from India all served with ethnic style in copper kadai, handis, tavis and balti.

Finally musicians and bands have a home on the Garden Route! The Swing Café is the brain child of Derek, Marc and Wendy Oldfield. Derek and Wendy were both active musicians in the 80's. Derek moved on to become a succesful investment broker. Wendy carried on making albums and performing. In early 2009 Wendy, Derek and Marc (who are cousins) shared their dreams of opening a music venue and restaurant together. With Marc’s experience in the international hospitality industry and Derek's move to the Garden Route, the idea became a reality.Derek called Wendy a few weeks later and said "I'm in, are you?" She was and so they went venue hunting and found the most perfect location and building and ... well the rest is becoming history.Finally musicians and bands have a home on the Garden Route. Already artists such as Arno Carstens and Dan Patlansky have packed the house.

Known as one of Knysna’s top restaurants blended with old world charm and housed in a quaint 1848 year old manor house, Boogies Restaurant charms the palate and senses with original and unique dishes much suited to the characteristics of this old manor house. Charming and unique, patrons can dine on daily specials or experience cuisine from the menu taking in the fresh breeze on the veranda under the shady oak tree. If intimate dining suits the taste - cosy up to the crackling fireplace warmed by original yellowwood and Oregon pine floors for a wintery warm experience.

Iridescent with red walls and fairy lights, The Firefly Eating House and Chai Bar is housed in a charming original 1906 Knysna tin mining house on the Knysna lagoon with a view of the famous Knysna Heads. The 'Eating House' explores the complexity of spice, and the 'Chai Bar' explores the subtleties of tea.Their irresistible spicy food draws inspiration from around the globe. Firefly's top dish is the Cape Malay bobotie spring rolls with a mint chutni; and the spice tea latte wins as top tea. Try a Firestarter like the orange and ostrich spring roll with a Juniper berry dip followed by smoked berbere beef with quail egg, served with apricot and mint couscous. Berbere, a key ingredient in North African cuisine, is a spice mixture which usually includes chillies, ginger, cloves, coriander and allspice. Of course dinner at Firefly wouldn't be complete without sugar and spice. Highly recommended is the saffron and cardamom basmati rice cream.

Tempt the taste buds with fine dining, Ala Carte menu or social tapas alongside an extensive wine list well suited to compliment the palate. Housed is an old Victorian house built in 1862, Harry B’s is the place to unwind and meet up with friends savouring the delights and wonderful ambience mixed with a traditional twist. Explore exciting taste sensations combined with history and modern pleasures for a warm and welcoming eclectic mix of tastes and presentations. For food that looks beautiful dressed in flavour and colour, visit Harry B’s restaurant in Knysna on Main Street.

For the simple, easygoing palate, Pembrey’s compliments the experience basic classic styles reduced sauces and Bistro style main courses. Delight in the flavours of Quall, Lamb Shank, lovely homemade churned ice creams. Vegetarians can take delight in the extensive salad buffets and legendary deserts such as traditional Bread and Butter pudding. Pembrey’s boast top 180 in American Express Restaurants and won Restaurant and Chef of the Year in The Garden Route. Dine al fresco on the enclosed porch with views of the shimmering lagoon or cosy up to the crackling log fire on a chilly winter night. With commitment to flavour and natural fresh ingredients, Pembrey’s transports the palate on a Mediterranean journey for a simple, easygoing experience.

Located at Knysna waterfront, Limani Blue offers Greek cuisine that compliments a diversity of cooking styles, ingredients and flavours. Coloured by a unique and colourful history, this eatery refreshes the palate with mouth-watering Greek buffets, decadent deserts and a wonderful setting. Winner of the Top Restaurants of the Year Award with an impressive fifth award and Southern Cape, Food and Wine Society Award, Limani boasts an impressive reputation and cuisine. Indulge in a fall of the bone shoulder of Lamb - slow roasted in the oven over-night, seasoned with garlic, fresh oregano, Lemon & Olive oil compliment by smooth glass of wine. Limani Blue will explode the palate with its voluptuous cuisine in an authentic Greek setting right in the heart of Knysna.

Recently named of the top 10 deluxe eateries in South Africa by 2008 Dine Awards, Zachary’s oozes contemporary classic ambience in the culinary heart of award winning Pezula Resort, Hotel and Spa. With magnificent views stretching across the greens and four ways, patrons can indulge in fine dining in a luxury 5 star environment with breathtaking views complimenting the gourmet experience. Zachary’s embodies an honest approach to food maintaining integrity of ingredients, complimenting textures and flavours with focus on keeping produce local. Savour the delights in an intimate setting or dine al fresco on the terrace overlooking the pool area and idyllic views.