East Head Cafe
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Café perched above the Knysna Heads with views of the lagoon mouth
Out & About SA lists 27 places to eat and drink in Knysna, in the Garden Route & Klein Karoo. 6 are rated 4.3★ or higher by visitors. They span Seafood, Cafés & Bakeries and Fine Dining & Bistro. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Western Cape eats guide.
34 South
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Waterfront seafood market and restaurant at Knysna Quays
Ile de Pain
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Renowned artisan bakery and brunch spot on Thesen Islands
Sirocco
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Waterside restaurant and bar on Thesen Islands with pizzas and sushi
Chatters Bistro
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Popular neighbourhood bistro known for its value set menu
Firefly Eating House
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Pan-Asian and Indian dishes served in a candlelit garden setting
African Bean
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Restaurant serving Cape Malay curries and rotis in Knysna
All That Jazz Artisan Bakery & Bistro
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Artisan bakery and bistro with cakes, quiches and sandwiches in Knysna
Anchorage Restaurant
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Traditional seafood shack serving oysters and linefish in Knysna
Blend Country Restaurant
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Country restaurant known for Sunday roasts and live music near Knysna
Cafe Z
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Casual restaurant-cafe at the Pezula resort in Knysna
Caffe Mario
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Italian restaurant on the Knysna Waterfront
Earth and Fire Restaurant
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Restaurant at Blackwaters River Lodge using home-grown vegetables near Knysna
Freshline Fisheries
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Casual seafood eatery serving handline-caught fish in Knysna
Grain Mill Organic Bistro
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Self-service organic bistro with vegan and vegetarian options in Knysna
Mon Petit Pain
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Cafe serving pastries and sandwiches in Knysna
MUSE Fusion Food
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Fusion restaurant with wood-fired pizzas and Thai dishes in Knysna
O Pescador
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Portuguese restaurant serving prego, oysters and seafood in Knysna
Oak Leaf
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Home-style eatery with vegan and vegetarian options in Knysna
Olde's Pub & Grill
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Pub serving burgers, ribs, steaks and British dishes in Knysna
Pembrey's
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Mediterranean country-house restaurant near Knysna
Raasoie
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Northern Indian restaurant with tandoori specialities in Knysna
Tapas and Oysters
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Spanish and Mediterranean tapas with fresh oysters in Knysna
The Drydock Food Company
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Waterfront restaurant serving seafood, sushi and fusion dishes in Knysna
The Olive Tree
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Casual fine-dining restaurant with a wood-burning pizza oven in Knysna
Whitewashed
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Coffee shop serving cake, burgers and home-cooked meals in Knysna
Zachary's
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Fine-dining restaurant at the Pezula resort above Knysna