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Restaurants in Gqeberha

31 curated places to eat and drink in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 31 places to eat and drink in Gqeberha, in the Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga. 16 are rated 4.3★ or higher by visitors. They span Burgers & Fast Casual, Fine Dining & Bistro and Steak & Grill. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Eastern Cape eats guide.

Something Good Roadhouse

Burgers & Fast Casual★ 4.2 · 820 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Casual family diner on Marine Drive overlooking Hobie Beach

Ginger The Restaurant

Fine Dining & Bistro★ 4.4 · 620 reviewsRRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Contemporary fine-dining restaurant at The Beach Hotel on the Summerstrand beachfront

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Cattle Baron Walmer

Steak & Grill★ 4.2 · 600 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Grill-house branch known for steaks at Walmer Park

Bridge Street Brewery

Pubs & Breweries★ 4.4 · 520 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Craft microbrewery and bistro in the historic South End district

Blackbeards Tavern

Seafood★ 4.2 · 480 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Seafood and grill restaurant in Humewood near the beachfront

De Kelder Restaurant

Steak & Grill★ 4.5 · 410 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Established steak and seafood restaurant near the Summerstrand beachfront

Grass Roof Farmstall & Restaurant

Farm-style & Country★ 4.2 · 400 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Country farmstall and restaurant on the N2 west of the city

Vovo Telo Bakery & Café

Cafés & Bakeries★ 4.4 · 350 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Artisan bakery and café that originated in Richmond Hill

Muse Restaurant & Wine Bar

Fine Dining & Bistro★ 4.8 · 310 reviewsRRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Boutique fusion restaurant and events venue in the Richmond Hill dining precinct

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Barney's Tavern

Pubs & Breweries★ 4.2 · 300 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Long-established pub and grill popular for casual meals in Walmer

Royal Delhi Restaurant

Asian★ 4.6 · 300 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

One of Port Elizabeth's oldest Indian restaurants, in Richmond Hill

SUKI Sushi & Asian Cuisine

Asian★ 4.6 · 250 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Sushi and Asian restaurant in Walmer

Two Olives

Fine Dining & Bistro★ 4.4 · 240 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Long-running bistro on Stanley Street in Richmond Hill

Fushin Sushi & Wine Bar

Asian★ 4.4 · 230 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Sushi and Asian restaurant on Stanley Street

This Is Eat

Fine Dining & Bistro★ 4.5 · 210 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Eclectic contemporary bistro in central Port Elizabeth

Black Impala Restaurant

Fine Dining & Bistro★ 4.3 · 200 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

South African restaurant in Humewood

Tapas Bar & Restaurant

Portuguese & Mediterranean★ 4.5 · 200 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Spanish-style tapas restaurant in Walmer

Dockside Brewery

Pubs & Breweries★ 4.2 · 190 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Craft-beer brewpub and eatery in central Gqeberha

Izakaya Arata

Asian★ 4.8 · 160 reviewsRRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Japanese izakaya-style restaurant in Richmond Hill

Bocadillos

Cafés & Bakeries★ 4.4 · 150 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Deli-style café and tapas spot on Stanley Street

Savages Fine Food

Fine Dining & Bistro★ 4.5 · 150 reviewsRRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Contemporary South African fine-dining spot in the city centre

Natti's Thai Kitchen

Asian★ 4.5 · 120 reviewsRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Authentic Thai restaurant in Walmer

Baobab Juice & Smoothie Bar

Cafe / BistroR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Health-focused juice and smoothie bar

Beira Alta

Portuguese & MediterraneanRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Portuguese restaurant serving traditional trinchado, prego and seafood

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Friendly Stranger

Cafe / BistroR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Artisan cafe with arts and live entertainment in the Baakens Valley

Heritage Cafe

Cafe / BistroR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Central cafe

Nineteen33 Speakeasy Bar & Venue

Pub & CasualRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Speakeasy-style bar and venue in Fairview

Old Austria

InternationalRRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Classic Austrian-European restaurant serving schnitzel and pot roast since 1972

Rhubarb & Lime Cafe

Cafe / BistroR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Cafe near St Georges Park

The Kindred Kitchen

Cafe / BistroR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Central cafe and casual kitchen

The Music Kitchen

Pub & CasualRR

Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga

Bistro and pub with live music

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