The Lookout Deck
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Deck restaurant above Lookout Beach popular for sundowners and calamari
Out & About SA lists 21 places to eat and drink in Plettenberg Bay, in the Garden Route & Klein Karoo. 4 are rated 4.3★ or higher by visitors. They span Seafood, Fine Dining & Bistro and Pubs & Breweries. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Western Cape eats guide.
The Fat Fish
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Seafood and sushi restaurant on the main beach road
Emily Moon River Lodge
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Eclectic restaurant overlooking the Bitou River wetlands
Bramon Wine Estate
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Tapas among the vines at the Garden Route's pioneering MCC producer
Amelia's at The Plettenberg
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Fine-dining restaurant at the five-star Plettenberg hotel
Barrington's
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Smokehouse and craft brewery pub in Plettenberg Bay
Cornuti Al Mare
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Italian restaurant and pizzeria overlooking Central Beach
Cornuti Stella e Luna
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Italian pizza and pasta restaurant in Plett
Emily Moon Restaurant
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Riverside restaurant at Emily Moon River Lodge overlooking the wetlands
Golden Palm
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Asian fusion restaurant in Plettenberg Bay
La Cafeteria Plett
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Casual cafe in central Plettenberg Bay
Le Fournil de Plett
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
French-style bakery and cafe in Plettenberg Bay
Moby's
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Lively bar and grill in central Plett
Nguni Restaurant
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Restaurant showcasing South African and Karoo-style cuisine
Nineteen 89
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Bistro with Mediterranean-to-Mozambique inspired plates, bowls and burgers
Off The Hook
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Casual seafood spot in Plettenberg Bay
Ouland Royale Magical Barn Restaurant
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Country barn restaurant and bakery near Plett
Roadside Cafe
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Relaxed cafe and eatery in Plett
Ski Boat Club
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Members-style seaside club restaurant with sea views
Surf Cafe
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Casual Mexican-style cafe and bar in Plett
The Lemon Grass Seaside Restaurant
Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Seaside restaurant serving Asian-style dishes