Big Time Taverna & Peri Peri
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
Greek-style taverna and peri-peri restaurant at St Francis Bay
Visit website ↗Out & About SA lists 18 places to eat and drink in St Francis Bay, in the Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga. 3 are rated 4.3★ or higher by visitors. They span Portuguese & Mediterranean, Italian & Pizza and Fine Dining & Bistro. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Eastern Cape eats guide.
Caffé Bijoux
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
Contemporary Italian restaurant in St Francis Bay
Quaysyde
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
Family restaurant with waterfront access on the St Francis canals
Big Time Taverna
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
Greek taverna on the canals catering to families and events
Bistro Vin De Boeuf
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
French-style bistro focused on steak and fine dining
Bruce's
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
Cafe named after the famous St Francis surf break 'Bruce's Beauties'
Chokka Block Restaurant
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
Seafood and grill restaurant named for the local calamari (chokka) industry
Curry Club St Francis Bay
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
Indian restaurant specialising in curries
Masters at St Francis
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
Clubhouse restaurant at the St Francis Links golf estate
Mauro's Restaurant
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
Italian restaurant with pasta, pizza and seafood
Off The Menu Food Emporium
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
Upmarket food emporium with a French-influenced contemporary menu
Pizza @167
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
Casual pizzeria in the village
Quayside Pub
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
Waterfront pub serving drinks and casual fare
Rambling Rose Garden Cafe
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
Garden cafe serving breakfasts, lunches and coffee
Salt Shack on the Bay
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
Beachfront restaurant and bar overlooking the bay
St Francis Brewing Co
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
Microbrewery and brew pub with casual food and craft beer
The Quays
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
Seafood restaurant on the St Francis Bay canals
Twenty Two Eatery & Wine Bar
Nelson Mandela Bay & Kouga
Eatery and wine bar serving Italian-leaning contemporary dishes