Knysna Restaurants

After looking at all the run-of-the-mill tourist spots on Kynsna Quay, we were so excited to come across Lush on Thesen Island. We had to wait until 8pm for a reservation but it was well worth the wait. The decor of the place sets the tone for the meal. Little tables clustered together - some with candleabras- with velvet covered high back chairs. The walls have ruby hues and velvet textures- decorated with baroque accessories, including mirrors and mosaics. There are many crystal chandeliers some with pink feathers. They start the meal with a complementary signature Lush cocktail served in a mini martini glass. The staff was very attentive. The manager stopped by and when we told her that we were headed to wine country she had the wine sommelier put together a list of recommended wineries to visit.

Favorite Dish: As we had appetizers while waiting at the sister restaurant, Sirocco, we stuck to main dishes and dessert. I had the Fillet of Sparta beef served with a bearnaise sauce along side a pomme/apple puree and baby vegetables. I almost had the risotto which looked very yummy. Joe had the Springbok served with gnochi. We shared the creme brulee (lemongrass and vanilla) and the white chocolate semi-freddo. We had a great wine too- the Meinert Synchronicity.

A lovely restaurant with outside seating overlooking the quays. What made this visit special was our wonderful waiter, Benjamin, who told us about his past as a street child and his work setting up a soup kitchen for other street children in the area.

Favorite Dish: Mousaka was fab, and the starter dishes (a tapas sort of affair!) were lovely!

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This place is in the Knysna Waterfront ( strange how suddenly every little town has a waterfront). Service was great and the food absolutely wonderful!

Favorite Dish: Kleftico ( Stolen Lamb) Just try it - you'll see why!!!

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This lagoonside restauarnt in the Knysna Quays is the perfect place to sip a leisurely cocktail & watch the sunset. Our meal here was sensational with a variety of flavours bursting on the palate.

The menu was varied & reasonably priced, giving something for everyone
We were lucky enough to get a table outside in the covered area overlooking the lagoon
Service was very good & the food was a a good portion
The knysna quays has a thriving nightlife & there are lots of places to eat.
The house wine was very reasonably priced at R35 $6 a bottle

Favorite Dish: I ordered a chicken dish which was presented in a sauce of chasew nuts, citrus, chilli, lavender with a selction of vegetables (pictured)
My friend ordered a chicken salad which she enjoyed (pictured)
So our meal is based on 2 main courses + bottle of wine & coffees

Your standard pub grub with a nice outside are overlooking Knysna lagoon
Typical food is spare ribs, burgers, steak egg & chips.
Plenty of booze specials like a bucket of beer
The staff are young & full of energy

Favorite Dish: We enjoyed a cocktail & a BIG burger & chips

At the entrance the sign says Tapa's which can be misleading as this is not a spanish style eaterie perhaps they mean a place to relax.

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You can enjoy Oysters in various styles here fresh or cooked.
There is a tapas menu as well as salads on offer
The best thing about this bustling venue is being backdropped by busy boats coming & going its the perfect spot for sundowners drinks

Favorite Dish: We only had drinks

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i loved the view most, which is the most important thing for a couple dinning out.
food was so delecious, and price was around the average for elegant restaurant.

Favorite Dish: those i choosed,,, watch the pics
but notice if you are used to the american sized food, then this restaurant is somthing between the french and american size.

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The Anchorage is a small seafood restaurant in Knysna, where we had dinner during our recent South African vacation. It has about 10 tables, and seems to cater mainly to locals. We were the only tourists the night we ate dinner there. The Anchorage was recommended to us by the owners of the inn where we were staying, and it did not disappoint.

For our entrees, we had the catch of the day, which was kingclip (a white fish) in lemon butter sauce, which was excellent. Anna ordered off their childrens menu and also enjoyed her meal. The owners of the restaurant serve as the chef and hostess, respectively, and we had a pleasant conversation with them after our meal.

We definelty enjoyed our meal, and recommend the Anchorage to others.