Restaurants near Port Alfred
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and are not necessarily the actual travelling
distance.
Bathurst Bistro restaurant
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Bathurst (10.1 km from Port Alfred) The Packshed Restaurant and Porcupine Bar are located just outside Bathurst, on farmland and is part of the Summerhill Inn. The view from the restaurant stretches over the farmland and sets a quiet atmosphere with the stone and wooden interior offering an Old World charm.
The menu focuses on family friendly fare – bring everyone from grandma to the children. The meat is bought locally and the accompanying sides are tasty. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and supper. The Porcupine Bar has a cosy fireplace for those chilly days.
Bathurst Bistro restaurant
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Bathurst (12 km from Port Alfred) The historic Pig ‘n Whistle offers seating for up to 132 guests in the dining area, tea garden and veranda. The tea garden was built with families in mind; the garden provides a peaceful place for parents to enjoy a meal while the children play with the bunnies in the garden.
The menu is a la carte and three is something for the whole family. Sundays are very popular with a traditional Sunday roast being served.
Bathurst Light Meals restaurant
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Bathurst (12 km from Port Alfred) Rated best in Africa by ‘Going Nowhere Slowly’, Pickwick’s Oven offers sumptuous pizzas garnished with generous toppings and gourmet combinations.
Alongside pizzas, Pickwick’s Oven enjoys hearty pastas, crunchy salads and delectable open sandwiches.
Pop into Pickwick’s Oven and discover what all the shouting is about.
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Bathurst (18.9 km from Port Alfred) Dining at Kingston is a stylish and romantic experience touched by a charming old world setting that captures the atmosphere of this restaurant.
Inviting our nation’s culinary traditions to the palate using the best local produce, Kingston Restaurant allows for an elegant dining experience.
Enjoy starters of Springbok and Warthog Carpaccio dressed in a capsicum salsa and balsamic reduction.
Tantalize the palate with beef Wellington fillet steak covered in homemade pate and duxelle mushrooms, encased in pastry, served with braised red cabbage, lyonaise potatoes and a Cumberland sauce.
Finally conclude the meal with apple tart dressed in lavender crème anglaise and caramel sauce.
Kingston Restaurant captures charm and style for a unique dining experience complimented by idyllic surrounds.
Kenton-on-Sea Bistro restaurant
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Kenton-on-Sea (26.1 km from Port Alfred) Homewoods has an enviable position overlooking the lagoon in Kenton-on-Sea. The deck is a fantastic place to sit and enjoy the views and meal. The menu caters for the entire family and one can order ‘good ol’ favourites’ like burgers and pizzas. Plus there are grill options and their famous seafood dishes. For the more traditional, try the curry or babotie.
Kenton-on-Sea Seafood restaurant
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Kenton-on-Sea (26.6 km from Port Alfred) For the freshest fish, some good company, and stories from the local fishermen, this place is just fantastic.
The smallish family restaurant with a bar serves scrumptious meals, jalapenos and Bushman sauces. Pies and homemade bakes are also available.
The interior décor is bound to take you back some years; there are old LP vinyls on the tables as place mats and lots of old record covers above the bar.
Overall a nice place to visit.
Eastern Cape South African restaurant
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Eastern Cape (28.8 km from Port Alfred) Enjoy a great selection of meals suited for the most discerning palate and hungry belly.
Bushman’s Bar and Grill favours good food and good company, dining alfresco on the deck overlooking the river.
Enjoy top class meals ranging from finger licking baskets, hearty burgers, tasty ribs, fillets, t-bones and succulent seafood platters.
Bushman’s Bar and Grill invites fun loving, finger licking cuisine for an enjoyable lunch and dinner experience.
Kenton-on-Sea South African restaurant
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Kenton-on-Sea (28.9 km from Port Alfred) Enjoy succulent steaks, fresh seafood and decadent deserts dining alfresco with lush views of subtropical gardens.
Stanley’s boasts splendid views of Kariega River along the Garden Route.
Noted as the best restaurant in Kenton, Stanley’s invites sumptuous cuisine and complimenting wine list perfect for alfresco or cosy indoor meals.
Eastern Cape Country restaurant
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Eastern Cape (29.2 km from Port Alfred) This family gem boasts outstanding quality food and the most aromatic 100% Arabica Coffees this side of the Eastern Cape.
Enjoy a light meal, salad or hearty breakfast with a silky cup of coffee, or pamper the palate with delectable cakes and tarts.
Open 7 days per week, Red Apple Farm Stall completes the meal with an onsite gift shop displaying a variety of exquisite and interesting gifts.
Relive the taste sensation at home, the deli offers delicious home baked goods and produce to satisfy those midnight cravings.
The Red Apple Farm Stall is a must see treasure trove brimming with delicious fare and exquisite gifts in the sleepy town of Riversbend.
Grahamstown Fine Dining restaurant
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Grahamstown (36.4 km from Port Alfred) With a trademark 1938 Wurlitzer grand piano taking centre stage, Yellow Piano captures the attention of fine dining connoisseurs.
Enjoy a three course lunch or dinner set menu, sampling appetizers, tender roasts with fine gravy, chicken fillets with creamy sauce, homegrown mushrooms and delicious vegetarian dishes, accompanied by fine vegetables.
Round off the meal with tempting deserts.
Enjoy a varied and well-prepared cuisine and crisp Italian style pizzas from the wood-fired oven at this art deco style establishment in Grahamstown.
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Grahamstown (50.1 km from Port Alfred) Situated within the Cock House Guest House, an 1820 Settler National Monument, is the gracious Norden's Restaurant. The gleaming yellowwood floors and period style decor make it an irresistible setting for a memorable meal. Complete your evening with coffee and liqueurs in the elegant drawing room, warmed by a roaring log fire on winter evenings.
Cooking at Norden's follows traditional lines and makes full use of seasonal ingredients and local produce. Home-baked wholemeal bread, stocks and plenty of herbs from the garden to flavour soups and sauces, and after-dinner rum chocolate truffles. The innovative menu combines the best of South African and international influences and is superbly complimented by the excellent wine selection.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily except Monday lunch. Sunday buffet lunch.
Grahamstown Country restaurant
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Grahamstown (50.1 km from Port Alfred) Retaining much of its historic character, The Cock House transpires seasonal ingredients and local produce into decadent home cooked creations.
The lingering aroma of wholemeal baked breads flood the senses, freshly brewed soups infused with rich stock, dressed in fresh herbs and bewitching selections of rum chocolate truffles intoxicate the senses at The Cock House.
Start the day with magnificent breakfasts traditionally cooked and welcomed by original “Welcome Dover” stove.
The Cock House embraces a bygone era with comfortable elegance and excellent dining.
Grahamstown South African restaurant
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Grahamstown (51 km from Port Alfred) There are over 237 local Spur steak branches and 28 international ones. Spur offers hearty and satisfying meals with great value for money. The steak ranch is famous for their classic burgers made from AAA-grade beef, served with the crispiest chips and Spur’s own recipe for the tastiest onion rings.
Every branch is lively, vibrant and incredibly family friendly. There is a kiddies menu and a lovely entertainment area for children. The food is generously portioned, extremely tasty and brilliantly priced.
Grahamstown South African restaurant
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Grahamstown (51.1 km from Port Alfred) Enjoy delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners in intimate surrounds or alfresco in the private courtyard.
This home away from home lingers with the aroma of freshly baked bread and old world charm. Enjoy freshly baked scones and cakes baked daily at 137 High Street in Grahamstown.
Grahamstown Italian restaurant
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Grahamstown (51.1 km from Port Alfred) Exuding a cosy, bustling ambiance, Gino’s Italian Restaurant invites hearty meals brimming with traditional Italian cuisine and fantastic value for money.
Enjoy a pre-dinner drink at the ladies bar before settling down in the simply rustic setting dressed in wooden panels and low lighting.
This popular haunt offers a traditional menu alongside daily specials and bambino selections with delightful pizza, pasta and steak choices.
Pop into Gino’s in New Street for a slice of Italy and contented chatter at this lively establishment in Grahamstown.
Grahamstown South African restaurant
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Grahamstown (51.2 km from Port Alfred) Situated in historic Grahamstown city centre amidst the peaceful ambiance of country surrounds is The Calabash Restaurant.
Enjoy truly African inspired cuisine and warm hospitality in a rustic country style setting.
The décor whispers bushveld and stone, warmed by low hung exposed beams and country charm.
The Calabash Restaurant evokes Africa’s colourful nation, evident in the food and hospitality.
Grahamstown Fusion restaurant
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Grahamstown (51.2 km from Port Alfred) This beautifully decorated restaurant transports the senses to a bygone era wrapped in luxurious drapes and banquet style seating.
The large menu secures speciality cuisine with a hint of flamboyant jest. Sample bold meals such as chocolate chilli steak complimented by a great selection of wines.
Henry Ate drapes the palate in pampered cuisine and ornate setting reminiscent of feasting banquets fit for a king.
Grahamstown Bistro restaurant
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Grahamstown (51.2 km from Port Alfred) The Red Café is a bustling coffee-shop- come-bistro with attentive staff and great décor. Here you can go solo or as a group of friends. The communal books and the views from the balcony will keep any soul entertained. The menu changes regularly and dinner is a list of original dishes. The menu is bistro style and offers light meals, seafood and a fusion on flavours.
Trading hours are Monday to Saturday, from 8 am until close in the evening.
Grahamstown Thai restaurant
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Grahamstown (51.2 km from Port Alfred) Small yet deliberate, Ruanthai embraces quirky Asian pieces and mismatched tables in colourful surrounds with authentic four course buffet meals spilling off the menu.
From spring rolls to mild and spicy curries, this tiny restaurant packs a tasteful punch.
Grahamstown Light Meals restaurant
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Grahamstown (51.3 km from Port Alfred) Café D’Vine is a casual eatery within a historic building. The interiors have been complemented with neutral and light colours to ensure the atmosphere is calm and refreshing. The menu mostly consists of freshly made light meals and crisp salads. The baked dishes and summer pastas are a treat for any palette. There is a limited wine and beverage menu but it does the trick.
Trading times:
Monday to Saturday, from 8 am to 5 pm.