St Francis Bay Restaurants

Exuding an eclectic mix and charm heightened by contemporary design elements, Chez Patrick serves the finest and freshest ingredients with a special take on healthy food. Enjoy sophisticated and delicious cuisine partnered with excellent wines from South Africa and France at Chez Patrick.

Pay homage to South Africa’s most famous surf spot in style at the Ozone Café Bar and experience ‘Good Food, Good Wine, and a Good Time’. Dine alfresco on the deck sampling an oasis of breakfast delights such as veg and crisp egg spring rolls, scrambled eggs on toast flavoured with oyster butter and truffle salt, and hearty home-style handmade muesli. Lunch intoxicates the palate with specialty in-house handmade Merguez sausage, voluptuous sausage and wors and decadent confit Duck dressed in an orange glaze. Social lunches beacon gourmet wood-fired pizzas and layered sandwiches with daily in-house specials available for the adventurous palate. Ozone Café Bar invites lingering lunches and scrumptious breakfasts inspired by a taste for life and celebration of gourmet festivities in the scenic surrounds of Jeffrey’s Bay.

The Mexican is a popular restaurant situated in central Jeffrey's Bay, known for it's good California style Mexican food and great vibe. The cocktails coming out of the lively bar are legendary and often there's live music.Located above J Bay’s Country Feeling Surf Shop, the décor is decidedly Mexican with wall murals painted by well known local artist Steven Bibb. The cocktail bar also often doubles as the local golf club’s 19th hole with fellow members joining Michelle and Warren, The Mexican owners and keen golfers back at the restaurant.The extensive range of cocktails includes the superb Blue Margherita and can be sampled on the deck whilst watching the day’s last waves roll in on J Bay's famous Kitchen Windows beach.

This family run restaurant harnesses the best that Jeffrey’s Bay has to offer with stunning views, a lively ambience, fine food and attentive staff.The vast menu features the freshest seafood as well as a selection of both local and exotic dishes. Catering for a wide range of budgets and tastes, the highly trained staff will gladly offer advice when selecting your meal.The wine list, a Diners Club Platinum Award winner, provides an extensive selection of superb wines to perfectly accompany your meal.Diners may sit out on the deck, weather permitting and enjoy the peaceful and scenic surroundings, or, an equally popular option is the wine cellar, which has been turned into a cosy and more intimate dining area.With stunning views over the bay, framed by mountains in the distance, De Viswijf is a superb spot for enjoying delicious food and excellent wine.

Nestled in the heart of Jeffreys Bay town is 3 Fat Fish. A successful restaurant that runs on honest values and a passion for food and hospitality. The exciting menu is a dynamic entity, continually being updated by the skilful and experienced chefs. An open plan kitchen adds to the vibrant atmosphere of 3 Fat Fish and diners are always welcome to come and see what’s cooking and ask questions. The decor is simple with pieces from local artists displayed on the walls. The art is available to buy meaning that the decor is continually changing. The fabulous interior is kept light, bright and spacious with exposed ceiling beams and pine floors. A thoroughly delightful dining experience, 3 Fat Fish does not disappoint.

Nestled in creative surrounds scattered with eclectic charm, Potters Place offers unique dining in rustic ambiance. Enjoy frothy cappuccinos in a relaxed and chilled atmosphere catching up with old friends with the lingering smell of aromatic coffees. Sample delicious food at the restaurant renowned for serving the best calamari around or sit down and enjoy a hearty breakfast before watching a show or relishing in a bit of retail therapy.

Perched along the sundrenched Dolphin Beach boasting surfing vistas, diners chill soaking up the refreshing views and a wide variety of delicious delights. Choose from an array of succulent fresh fish, calamari, steaks, pasta dishes, creative salads, tramezzinis and wraps. For social snacks and finger food, choose from the menu of ’Finger Fusion’ brimming with tasty snacks in a basket for one. Breakfast tempts with popular 3 egg omelette stuffed with a choice of 12 fillings and sundowners ease the palate onto an extensive cocktail menu as colourful as the trailing sun. Café Kima secures a trendy ambiance complimented by tasty food and tranquil surrounds overlooking the sweeping Dolphin’s Bay for a memorable day of dining whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Unwind the day away with delicious meals, burgers, pastas, steaks and pizza complimented by a crisp beer away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The Wax Cafe is known for its vibe and fantastic menu. Opened in 2005, Wax is one of Jeffreys Bay's more established restaurants. Starting as a small coffee shop, it has seen the addition of a bigger kitchen and extension of the seating area. The staff at the Wax have always added to the ambience. The music playlists add to the ‘vibe’ of the Wax, ranging from African, Cuban and Jazz in the day, to House and lounge at later hours of the night. With its laid back ‘vibe’ many people compare it to Long Street in Cape Town. Often the first thing people comment on is the ‘vibe’, one customer even describes it as the center of the Universe. While that may be disputed, Wax is definitely the centre of Jeffreys Bay. Situated on the main road and just a couple minutes from the beach, the Wax Cafe certainly can’t get more central.

From the ground to your plate, heavenly food graces the palate organic and full of flavour. Fast becoming internationally renowned, In Food is an oasis of heavenly cuisine bursting at the seams with melt-in-the-mouth pleasures. Discover artisan breads, croissants, delectable cakes and tarts or start the day with a morning delight of organically grown creamy oats served with fresh farm milk, Karoo fynbos honey, stewed dried fruit and toasted almonds. Sumptuous fried breakfasts start with two free-range eggs, cooked to perfection, juicy pork sausages, two slices of bacon with fried tomato and grilled mushrooms. Vegetarian fare delights with sun-dried tomatoes, grilled baby marrows, butternut, aubergine and peppers, with de-pipped olives and Mozzarella cheese. Treat yourself to a VIP experience and discover a world of culinary pleasures at In Food.

The décor speaks of voortrekker days, enamel crockery, quaint bucket lights, food prepared over open fires and old gas cookers. Die Walskipper catches the freshest assortment of seafood prepared succulently and served in the sheltered open-air restaurant. For starters, beguile quail eggs, springbok biltong and droëwors, or oysters on ice. Main courses include old faithfuls as well as adventurous crocodile or ostrich steaks. Get the taste buds tingling with calamari steak, perlemoen, sole, catch of the day and voluptuous seafood platters. Round off the meal with homemade koeksisters, malva pudding cheesecakes, or ice cream with strawberries. Die Walskipper is the perfect spot for a bit of relaxation near the beach, buzzing with culinary activity.

With refreshing ocean views and home-style décor warmed by terracotta floors and glass walls, Kitchen Windows provides the perfect setting for idling the day away watching local talent surf up the waves. Savour the delectable a la carte menu with local favourites such as kingklip waleska, baked in a wood burning oven, smothered in a sauce of white wine, garlic, fish stock and a trio of cheeses baked on top. The chicken and prawn butter curry is a refreshing alternative followed closely by some of the best steaks in the country. Conclude the meal with brilliant home made deserts and a stroll on the beach in Jeffreys Bay.

Situated on the outskirts of Humandorp, this enchanting gem surprises the palate in every nook and cranny. Dressed in eclectic charm scattered with mismatched furniture and lit by flirtatious chandeliers reflected in the dramatic Gilt mirrors, Le Chameleon beguiles with charm and temptation. Take delight in sweet and savoury dishes boasting generous portions. For brunch, the Le Chameleon omelette tossed and wrapped in bacon, mushrooms, onions and cheese is a must have. For those with a wicked sweet tooth, give into the French toast balanced with green fig preserve, bacon and maple syrup. Dine within the magical restaurant or whisk away the senses enchanted by the tea garden; Le Chameleon secures an extensive menu and wine list filled with surprising delights for those who dare to uncover this secret gem.

Flattered by sweeping views of the Indian Ocean and delicious gourmet cuisine, diners unwind in comfort dusting off the lasts speck of everyday life. Tastefully decorated in chic comfort, enjoy a languid lunch overlooking Jeffreys Bay on signatures dishes such as gourmet lamb burger topped with a chilli and mint salsa served with country fries or succulent grilled rump steak flavoured mash and seasonal vegetables. Conclude the meal with decadent chocolate brownie in a brandy snap basket drenched with homemade ice cream. Retreat to a place of serenity and quietness at Sugarbird Restaurant for delicious selections of gourmet cuisine.

Cradled by scenic landscapes and the pulse of Hankey’s CBD, The Lemon Tree Coffee Shop dwells on escape and relaxation from the daily bustle of everyday life. Enjoy light meals, cake and tea and a decadent selection of homemade jams, pies and savoury tarts in true country hospitality and picturesque landscapes. The Lemon Tree Coffee Shop tickles the palate with melt-in-the-mouth pleasures for a heavenly country feast off the historic Garden Route.

The cosy and intimate setting invites relaxation complimented by a crisp glass of organic wine. Peruse the a la carte menu or three course set menu with succulent choices of kingklip baked in a wood-burning pizza oven, smothered in a white wine sauce with a touch of garlic covered with shrimps and mussels. For land lovers, submit to a flame-grilled steak, stuffed with raw garlic and drenched in a sublime garlic butter sauce rounded off by heavenly wicked chocolate mousse.

Enjoy a champagne breakfast or or blow out lunch in the Gamtoos Valley. Situated just 7 km outside Patensie en route to the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area, Padlangs Country Restaurant and Shop is definitley worth a visit. Anne and her team only use freshly- picked seasonal produce to create their scrumptious signature dishes.Tuck into a hearty Leeuloop Breakfast or enjoy high tea with yummy baked delights served in bone china and silver. The milk tarts, lemon meringues, muffins and Greek chocolate cake are all made by local farmers' wives. Tannie Shirley's chicken pies are really made by Tannie Shirley!Cooked lunches are on offer on Sundays and the Saturday menu includes tripe and home-baked bread. In the kitchen is Cordon Bleu chef Sharelda van Niekerk so your à la carte meal will be something special.The shop has involved the local communities by offering jams, preserves and home-baked pies as well as decorative items and gifts. Enjoy an afternoon with friends in the warm atmosphere of their cigar lounge or pick your own fruit in the surrounding citrus orchards. Padlangs is wheelchair-friendly and the playground will give the kids a chance to work off some excess energy. Open Monday to Sunday 08:00 to 17:00, including public holidays.

Warmed by caramel rich floors and ornate chandeliers, Ripple Hill Hotel nestles on the brim of Baviaanskloof Reserve. Built in 1946, this hotel is reminiscent of a bygone era complimented by warm ambiance and good friendly service. The extensive menu boasts best AAA grade matured beef, pizzas and salads to burgers, toasted sandwiches, fish and chicken dishes, with an occasional treat of fresh fish caught off the coast. For starters, try the crab sticks, crumbed and deep-fried served with tartar sauce and for light meals the fish special, 150g hake fillet, topped with creamy mushroom sauce and cheddar cheese, wood oven baked served with chips. Mains tempts the palate with chicken cordon bleu, stuffed with ham, cheese and mushrooms, coated in breadcrumbs, deep-fried and smothered in a creamy sauce served with vegetables and chips. Steeped in history and delicious cuisine, Ripple Hotel provides a cosy setting indoors or on the stoep perfect for languid dining.

Enjoy sundowners soaking up the magnificent setting overlooking Kings Beach with a perfect infusion of Mediterranean cuisine. Upmarket ambiance and a la carte menu allows for a relaxed and informal dining experience along the pristine shores of Kings Beach.

This boma style restaurant secures a picturesque setting on the slopes of Lady’s Slipper Mountain in Emerald Hill. Catering for a range of tastes and traditional South African cuisine, Falcon Rock Country Restaurant opens the dining experience with summer alfresco setting alongside a roaring outdoor fire. Start with crumbed mushrooms stuffed with feta, served with tartare sauce followed by a portion of hearty bangers and mash in a tomato relish served with country style mash. Enjoy lunch in the tranquil tea garden perusing the a la carte menu or Sunday lunch in a relaxed country setting on the slopes of Lady’s Slipper Mountain at Falcon Rock Country Restaurant.