Dining – on These Islands
Ile de Pain
For a great vibe, coffee, pastries and meals. This find is world-renowned and takes no reservations – so get there early. Ile de Pain also has a fabulous bakery.
Cuisine: French, light.
Contact: +27 (0)44 302 5707
Location: Thesen Harbour Town, Knysna
34 Tappas & Oysters
“The hottest spot in Knysna”
Contact : info@34tappas.biz
www.34tappas.biz
Tel: +27 (0) 44 382 7196 / +27 (0) 44 302 5807
Location: Thesen Harbour Town, Knysna
Sirocco
Named after the warm wind that blows across the Mediterranean – a vibey lunch and dinner spot with great fusion cuisine and atmosphere to match its namesake.
Cuisine: Mediterranean, fusion
Hours: Open for lunch, drinks & dinner 7 days a week
Contact: info@sirocco.co.za
Tel: +27 (0) 44 382 4874 / +27 (0) 44 302 5811
Location: Thesen Harbour Town, Knysna
WHET
Contact: +27 (0) 44 382 4204
Location: On Thesen Harbour Town, opposite Thesen Islands’ Lodges
Island Cafe
Tel: +27 (0) 44 302 5745/6
Tapas Bar
Tel: +27 (0) 44 302 5745/6
Col’Cacchio Pizzeria
Tel: +27 (0) 44 302 5750
The Project Bar
Contact: +27 (0) 44 302 5814
Location: Long Street, Thesen Islands
Contact: info@the projectbar.co.za
www.theprojectbar.co.za
Dining – in Knysna
The Drydock Food Company
Looks out over the Knysna Lagoon. Serves fresh seafood, salads and cocktails.
Hours: 11:30 till late, 7 days a week
Contact: info@drydock.co.za
Tel: +27 (0) 44 382 7310 / 302 5810
Location: Knysna Quays
Zachary’s
Acclaimed chef Geoffrey Murray will not disappoint with award-winning combinations of local ingredients and global culinary inspiration.
Cuisise: Indigenous; world cuisine
Contact: info@zacharys.co.za
Tel: +27 (0) 44 302 3410
Fax: +27 (0) 44 302 3413
Location: The Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, Knysna
Rib and Rump
Rib & Rump is a speciality Steakhouse which specialists in AAA Grade Steaks & Pork Ribs. Alsao welcome to bring your own drinks, no corkage.
Cuisise: Indigenous; world cuisine
Tel: +27 (0) 44 382 0722
www.ribandrump.co.za
Location: Knysna Central, Knysna
34° South
Hugely popular with great, bustling atmosphere. Seafood, sushi are specialities on this hugely accommodating menu.
The deli will sort out snackers and shoppers. Pick up some good wine, delicatessen goods or a stuffed animal.
Cuisine: deli; sushi; seafood; Portuguese
Contact: info@thirtyfour-south.com
Tel: +27 (0) 44 382 7331
Location: Knysna Quays Waterfront
East Head Cafe’
Situated on the rocks of the famous Eastern Head, East Head Café has the most spectacular view – looking directly through the Knysna Heads. Breakfast and globally inspired lunch dishes served in an airy spot with a deck overlooking the sea.
Tel: +27 (0) 44 384 0933
Location: 25 George Rex Drive, The Heads, Knysna
www.eastheadcafe.co.za
Zachary’s
Acclaimed chef Geoffrey Murray will not disappoint with award-winning combinations of local ingredients and global culinary inspiration.
Cuisise: Indigenous; world cuisine
Contact: info@zacharys.co.za
Tel: +27 (0) 44 302 3410
Fax: +27 (0) 44 302 3413
Location: The Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, Knysna
Blend
Country Restaurant & Bar, food fired pizza, great steaks, forest garden, children’s playground, live music.
Tel: +27 (0) 44 384 0493
enquiries@mosonrex.co.za
www.mosonrex.co.za
Cafe Mario
Tel: +27 (0) 44 382 7250
Olive Tree
On The Main Street
Tel: +27 (0) 44 382 5867
Olivetree.knysna@gmail.com
Dining – on the Garden Route
Ristorante Enrico
Right on the beach, crashing waves and good fare.
Hours: 7 days a week from 12:00 till late
Contact: info@enricorestaurant.co.za
Tel: +27 (0) 44 535 9818
Fax: +27 (0) 44 535 9816
Location: Main Beach, Keurboomstrand, Plettenberg Bay
Fynboshoek Cheese Farm & Restaurant
Lunches from the farm’s own freshly grown produce. Munch on cheese, bread and salads served on the farmhouse veranda.
Bookings essential. No walk-ins.
Contact: + 27 (0)42 289 3879
Location: Near Storms River Bridge, Tsitsikamma