| Turbine Island Cafe | Best restaurant in Knysna! Beautiful food, beautiful place. On Thesen Island's Thesen Harbor |
| Crabs Creek | Relaxed, by the lagoon, on the road to Brenton o/Sea |
| O'Pescador | Fine Portuguese cuisine. Across from Crabs Creek |
| Cafe Mario |
Famous for Italian food & Coffee, at the Waterfront |
| Sirocco | On the water's edge of trendy Thesen Harbour Town, vibey lunch and dinner time venue, relaxed sophistication, cutting edge design, romantic ambience, clever lighting and plush seating, |
| Carmens Corner | Thai, European. Good. Pledge Square |
| JJ's restaurant | Specialty SA cuisine, watrons singing 4 u, on The Waterfront |
| Chutzpah at Phantom Forest |
Moroccan-style dining & leisure space. A time to play... Exotic. Phantom Pass Road, Knysna |
| The Dry Dock Food |
The lagoon side restaurant is situated on the water's edge. For intimate lunches and dinners to large groups and tour groups , we have three separate floors to accommodate your every need. We offer a mouth-watering array of the freshest seafood, tempting salads, fusion cuisine and sinful deserts. Complementing this, you'llfind a range of the finest local and imported wines, beers and spirits. |
| Oyster Catcher / Bar | Fresh Knysna Oysters, sunset, music, beachhouse on top of the lagoon! |
| Zachary's | Contemporary classic, embodies all of chef Geoffrey Murray philosophies. Pezula Golf Resort. |
| Knysna Hollow | Upmarket French & SA, walking distance from Villa Paradysna |
| 34° South | Fine food , deli's, sushi bar, imported & homemade &seafood |
| Persello (Mama's) | Good Italian homecooked by Mama on Memorial Square |
| The Bell Tavern | Now one of Knysna's favourite spots for a good pub meal former old farm building. Belvedere |
| The Dry Dock Food co. |
On the water's edge. Array of the freshest seafood, tempting salads, fusion cuisine and sinful deserts. Take your time over a cocktail as you watch the sun sink slowly over Knysna's tranquil lagoon |
| Harry B's | Purveyor of fine wining & dining also with busy yet elegant pub. Main Street |
| Knysna Log Inn rest. | Fine dine; Cape food&wine |
| Chef’s @ Nauticus Place Restaurant | Brenton on Sea. Good Chef, nearby Breton's beach |
| Emily Moon | Plett, a must see! Very artistic, stylish and great location! |
| Boma at Phantom Forest | Cuisine is New Age International, end a memorable evening with tales around the fire |
| Cruise Cafe | known for its fresh seafood and modern styled cuisine, a relaxed atmosphere with exceptional views of the Knysna Lagoon. Remembrance Drive, off Waterfront Drive |
| Lemon Grass at Milkwood Manor | In Plet, right on the water! Delicious. A variety of freshly prepared foods freshest fish and seafood, mouth watering meats and game, all drawing influences from either international or traditionally local cuisine. |
| Hunters Country House | One of the most beautiful of SA! A must to have seen (on the way (N2) to Plett). Well hidden. Ring the gate. |
| The Islander | 23 km from Knysna but... Tropical island style! Booking recomm. Off N2 between Knysna and Plett (8km fr Plet) |
| and so many wonderful places to discover, like................ |
Ristorante Enrico. Enrico is driven by his absolute passion for food...no such thing as eating silently. (Main Beach-Keurbooms Strand Plett) |



