Knysna is considered a food-favoured region largely due to its sumptuous food, excellent selection of South African wines and unforgettable lagoon views. From the freshest, most delicate seafood, think base Italian pizzas and world-renowned Knysna oysters, you are bound to find the perfect restaurant to satisfy your every craving.
Knysna has a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, pubs and bistros each with their signature cocktails or sundowners to compliment your meal of choice. Wine options are a plenty and includes some of the most well-known and most enjoyed wines. Below we’ve highlighted a few restaurants that is in close proximity to our hotels. Most of these are in walking distance and are guaranteed to be worth a stop for lunch or dinner during your stay in the beautiful Knysna.
Dry Dock
We offer a mouth-watering array of the freshest seafood, tempting salads, sushi, fusion cuisine and sinful desserts. Complementing this, you'll find a range of the finest local and imported wines, beers and spirits.
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Sirocco
Situated on the water's edge of Knysna's trendy Thesen Harbour Town. A vibey lunch and dinner time venue, a meeting place for those who appreciate relaxed sophistication, friendly service and great food."
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34 South
A unique waterfront breakfast, lunch and dinner dining experience situated at the Knysna Quays. 34 South offers groceries, bakery, fish shop, sushi, deli and home foods ranges. Fresh Knysna Coastal Oysters available daily.
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Tapas & Oysters
A vibrant, waterside restaurant situated on Thesen Island offering a wide variety of Tapas dishes. Come enjoy oysters (fresh from our tanks), seafood dishes, homemade dips and olives, crunchy salads and desserts.
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The Anchorage
A traditional seafood restaurant situated in the heart of Knysna with ample parking and access. We have been around for the past 20 years running under the same ownership making the Anchorage the oldest restaurant in Knysna.
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Chatters Bistro
Chatters is a small, owner-run restaurant with a lot of vibe. We are most famous along the Garden Route for our made-to-order, thin-n-crispy pizzas from our traditional wood-fired oven, but our restaurant offers a much wider variety meals.
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Olde's Pub & Grill
Delivering fun times to Knysna locals and tourists since 1998. It`s a popular venue for happy drinking and tummy-satisfying meals. They are known for their delicious ribs and ice cold beer. "It's not how many come in. It's how many come back!"
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O Pescador Knysna
Situated upstairs in the Knysna waterfront, with spectacular views. Come enjoy South African Portuguese cuisine, everything from seafood to soups to sauces made from scratch, sourced locally to tantalize your taste buds.
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Café Mario
Vibey, bustling, friendly service and delicious Italian food - Café Mario continues it's longstanding tradition of offering fine Italian specialities at exceptional prices. One of the finest eateries on the Garden Route and is well worth a visit when you're in Knysna. Good food, good wine, excellent Service!
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KNYSNA, THE PERFECT HOLIDAY DESTINATION
With so many things to see and do in Knysna it is one of the top holiday destinations in the Garden Route, South Africa. Families making memories, adventure seekers find their thrill with a variety of outdoor experiences, and affordable luxury and exclusive activities await the discerning traveller.
Discover the sandy beaches and forest trails, explore the area and rich cultural heritage, and experience what makes Knysna one of the not-to-be-missed locations in the Western Cape. Visit www.visitknysna.co.za for more information about Knysna as a holiday destination.