Guidebook for your Knysna Stay
Food Scene in Knysna
This is a list of personal recommendations of restaurants we love!
best food, bread and pastries this side of the equator!
151 abantu bendawo batusa
île de païn - lunch & breakfast restaurant & artisan bakery
Long Streetbest food, bread and pastries this side of the equator!
Best view in - right at the famous Knysna Heads. Good food, service and coffee
197 abantu bendawo batusa
East Head Café
25 George Rex DrBest view in - right at the famous Knysna Heads. Good food, service and coffee
Great views over Brenton-on-Sea, Access to the beach
40 abantu bendawo batusa
Butterfly Blu Restaurant
198 State President C R Swart RdGreat views over Brenton-on-Sea, Access to the beach
Great for a romantic evening or just an upmarket evening.
Excellent food
49 abantu bendawo batusa
Zinzi Restaurant
Great for a romantic evening or just an upmarket evening.
Excellent food
Pezula Nature Hotel & Spa
Lagoon View DriveSophisticated restaurants - Cafe Z and Zacharys
The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa
36 Sawtooth LnSimola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
1 Old Cape RdBest Italian Pizza and pasta’s in town! Great European ambiance - owner run by Italian .
68 abantu bendawo batusa
Caffe Mario
17 Hedge StBest Italian Pizza and pasta’s in town! Great European ambiance - owner run by Italian .
Fresh seafood in a rustic style atmosphere - bench tables set in sea sand. Steaks and ribs also available
77 abantu bendawo batusa
Freshline Fisheries
Fresh seafood in a rustic style atmosphere - bench tables set in sea sand. Steaks and ribs also available
Great food and views of the lagoon - this is also where the paddle cruiser docks!
44 abantu bendawo batusa
Cruise Café
Great food and views of the lagoon - this is also where the paddle cruiser docks!
Great for Breakfasts and lunch or that afternoon tea for the ladies!
they serve many vegan meals too
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Oak Leaf Brunch Cafe, Gourmet Deli & Coffee Bar
168 Duthie DrGreat for Breakfasts and lunch or that afternoon tea for the ladies!
they serve many vegan meals too
This restuarant is a new one onto Thesen Island - great food, well experienced owners
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Flo & Co. Knysna
Sawtooth LaneThis restuarant is a new one onto Thesen Island - great food, well experienced owners
Drinks & Nightlife
great vibe, live music on some nights, sports bar, sushi, drinks and view
119 abantu bendawo batusa
Tapas & Oysters
31 Safron Lanegreat vibe, live music on some nights, sports bar, sushi, drinks and view
Great views over lagoon -- fantastic Project Bar upstairs (adults only) - great cocktails etc
also a restaurant
71 abantu bendawo batusa
Sirocco Restaurant
Long StreetGreat views over lagoon -- fantastic Project Bar upstairs (adults only) - great cocktails etc
also a restaurant
Fabulous drinks menu and amazing views over the lagoon - a must for sunset drinks! its situated upstairs at the Sirrocco Restaurant
No under 18 years
28 abantu bendawo batusa
Project Bar
Fabulous drinks menu and amazing views over the lagoon - a must for sunset drinks! its situated upstairs at the Sirrocco Restaurant
No under 18 years
Sightseeing
The Heads
1 View Pointbeautiful views of the mouth of the lagoon
Parks & Nature
Buffels Bay
Beautiful unspoilt beach. Good swimming
Great bicycle trails and walking trails in the Knysna Forests - down the the cliffs and beaches
19 abantu bendawo batusa
Harkerville
Great bicycle trails and walking trails in the Knysna Forests - down the the cliffs and beaches
I-Robberg Nature Reserve
hiking trails and beaches -- just stunning!
Knoetzie
gorgeous little beach - quiet with castle-like houses
Shopping
Knysna Mall
42 Main RdWoolworths, Edgars, Truworths, @Home and other stores
Woolworths
Scratch Golf - for golf clothing and accessories
Diana Loon - ladies clothing and stylist
French Kisses - ladies clothing
55 abantu bendawo batusa
Thesen Island
Scratch Golf - for golf clothing and accessories
Diana Loon - ladies clothing and stylist
French Kisses - ladies clothing
Scratch Golf - mens and ladies golf apparel and hats etc
Diana Loon - ladies clothing store and stylist
French Kisses - ladies clothing
22 abantu bendawo batusa
Thesen Harbour Town
Scratch Golf - mens and ladies golf apparel and hats etc
Diana Loon - ladies clothing store and stylist
French Kisses - ladies clothing
Getting Around
AVIS Rent a Car - Knysna
7 Main RdEuropcar
1 Waterfront DrEverything Else
Beautiful Views over Heads - great place for sun downers with a view, Golf and spa.
Orchid Room - great restaurant
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Simola Hotel Country Club & Spa
1 Oldcate RoadBeautiful Views over Heads - great place for sun downers with a view, Golf and spa.
Orchid Room - great restaurant