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Restaurants in Port Alfred

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

Out & About SA lists 23 places to eat and drink in Port Alfred, in the Sunshine Coast & Makhanda. 3 are rated 4.3★ or higher by visitors. They span Seafood, Italian & Pizza and Pubs & Breweries. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Eastern Cape eats guide.

Ocean Basket

Seafood★ 4 · 400 reviewsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Seafood and sushi restaurant in Port Alfred

Graze By The River

Seafood★ 4.6 · 300 reviewsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Seafood and international restaurant on the Kowie River

Guido's Port Alfred

Italian & Pizza★ 3.2 · 250 reviewsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Pizza and Italian restaurant overlooking the river

The Ferryman's

Pubs & Breweries★ 4.2 · 250 reviewsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Pub-restaurant on the Port Alfred marina

The Highlander Pub

Pubs & Breweries★ 4.1 · 200 reviewsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Bar and grill popular for casual meals in Port Alfred

Wharf Street Brew Pub & Tapas

Pubs & Breweries★ 4.4 · 200 reviewsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Craft-beer brewpub and tapas venue on historic Wharf Street

The Penny Farthing Café & Bistro

Cafés & Bakeries★ 4.2 · 150 reviewsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Café and bistro in central Port Alfred

The Thistle Restaurant

Fine Dining & Bistro★ 4.3 · 150 reviewsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

International and European restaurant in Port Alfred

Bike Coffee Bake (MM Coffee Lab)

Cafe / BistroR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Bike-shop cafe serving croissants, bagels and freshly brewed coffee

Burksies

Cafe / BistroR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Dog-friendly breakfast and lunch cafe near the heritage mall known for coffee and homemade shortbread

Eighteen26 on Wharf

Fine Dining & BistroRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Contemporary menu of pork belly, artisan pizzas, salads and fresh seafood on historic Wharf Street

Friend House

Asian & SushiRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Sushi, Chinese and Thai dishes with daily specials

Guido's Restaurant

Italian & PizzaRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Wood-fired pizzas, pasta, steaks and seafood with Kowie river-mouth views, operating since 1985

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Kenny's Pub & Restaurant

Pub & CasualR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Family-owned sports bar with pool table and big-screen sport

Niche

Cafe / BistroRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Hybrid restaurant, bakery, cafe and deli also serving sushi

Rise Courtyard Cafe

Cafe / BistroRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Cafe with freshly baked bread and handpicked produce, Mediterranean-leaning menu

Route 72 Saloon

Steakhouse & GrillsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Saloon-style grill serving steaks and hearty fare

Tahoe Spur

Steakhouse & GrillsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Family steakhouse and grill chain outlet

Tash's Restaurant and Craft Beer

Pub & CasualRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Steaks and seafood with a craft beer selection

The Paper Nautilus

Cafe / BistroRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Breakfast and brunch restaurant at the Royal St Andrews Hotel with courtyard garden views

The Wharf and Quay

SeafoodRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Riverside restaurant serving seafood and grills at the marina

The Wharf Street Pub and Grill

Pub & CasualRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Steakhouse and bar on historic Wharf Street

Wimpy

Cafe / BistroR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Family diner chain outlet for breakfasts and burgers

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