Mossel Bay Restaurants

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.

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!)

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.

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.

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.

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.