Garden Route · South Africa

Best Restaurants with ocean views on the Garden Route

55 places ★ 4.4 avg 11 towns

Looking for the best restaurants with ocean views on the Garden Route? We've gathered 55 options across 11 towns, from Mossel Bay to Storms River — averaging 4.4★ on Google. Browse the full list below with ratings, opening hours and directions, sorted with our top picks first.

Mossel Bay (22) Knysna (12) Plettenberg Bay (8) Victoria Bay (3) Wilderness (3) Great Brak River (2) Hartenbos (1) George (1) Storms River (1) Herolds Bay (1) Sedgefield (1)

Epic Pizza Mossel Bay

Pizza · Mossel Bay

Wood-fired pizzas served steps from Santos Beach with ocean breezes and sunset views.

★★★★★ 5 (4)

Ilmazzo

Italian · Hartenbos

Beachfront Italian dining in Hartenbos with authentic flavours and spectacular ocean views.

★★★★★ 5 (23)

Hilltop Boutique Hotel

South African · George

Boutique hotel dining with ocean views over Victoria Bay's famous surf break and dramatic coastline.

★★★★☆ 4.9 (70)

Coffee@Work - Oppipunt

Cafe · Mossel Bay

Relaxed Point Road café serving excellent coffee, fresh breakfasts, and light meals with ocean breezes.

★★★★☆ 4.8 (98)

New Wave Village / Café

Pizza · Victoria Bay

Laid-back surf café in Victoria Bay serving pizzas, coffee, and good vibes steps from the beach.

★★★★☆ 4.7 (184)

Seakrit Spot

Cafe · Plettenberg Bay

Laid-back café in Plett serving hearty breakfasts, fresh smoothies, and ocean-view vibes near the beach.

★★★★☆ 4.7 (143)

2 Stories restaurant & theater

South African · Knysna

Theatrical dining with lagoon views at The Heads, blending live entertainment with honest Cape cuisine.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (66)

Amelia's at The Plettenberg

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Seafood · Plettenberg Bay

Elegant oceanfront dining at The Plettenberg with seafood, breakfast, and sweeping bay views.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (139)

De Vette Mossel Grootbrak | Beach Seafood Restaurant Experience

Seafood · Great Brak River

Beachfront seafood haven in Great Brak River serving fresh linefish, calamari, and prawns with ocean views.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (1527)

East Head Café Knysna

Cafe · Knysna

Seaside café at The Heads serving breakfast, burgers, and seafood with stunning Knysna lagoon views.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (3344)

Glentana Café

Cafe · Great Brak River

Relaxed beachside café in Glentana serving generous breakfasts, burgers, and homemade treats with ocean views.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (234)

Nest Food Bar

Bar · Knysna

Modern waterfront spot on Thesen Island serving craft cocktails and contemporary share plates with Knysna Lagoon views.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (343)

Village Cafe Knysna

Cafe · Knysna

Waterfront cafe serving fresh breakfasts, lunches and quality coffee with Knysna Lagoon views.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (158)

Wildside Beach Restaurant

Seafood · Knysna

Relaxed beachfront eatery at Buffels Bay serving fresh seafood and grills with your toes in the sand.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (290)

Cafe Gannet Restaurant

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Seafood · Mossel Bay

Harbourside Mossel Bay seafood spot serving fresh linefish and classic dishes with expansive ocean views.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (2409)

Carmel Coastal Retreat

Cafe · Victoria Bay

Coastal retreat offering fresh café fare and coffee with sweeping ocean views in Victoria Bay.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (261)

OPescador Restaurant Knysna

Seafood · Knysna

Portuguese seafood and flame-grilled peri-peri chicken on Knysna Waterfront with lagoon views.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (1175)

Storms River Mouth Restcamp|Storms River Mouth Rest Camp

South African · Storms River

National Parks camp offering stunning coastal trails, ocean-view chalets, and a restaurant with hearty South African fare.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (2364)

The Marbled Wagyu Mossel Bay

Grill · Mossel Bay

Premium Wagyu beef and harbour views at Mossel Bay's waterfront steakhouse.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (256)

Wilderness Beach House Backpackers Lodge

Pizza · Wilderness

Backpacker lodge with ocean views, wood-fired pizzas, and a laid-back bar vibe steps from Wilderness Beach.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (782)

34 Degrees South

Seafood · Knysna

Waterfront restaurant and deli serving fresh seafood, hearty breakfasts, and Knysna's famous oysters with lagoon views.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (4740)

Blue Whale Restaurant

Seafood · Plettenberg Bay

Casual beachfront spot in Plett serving fresh seafood and grills with sweeping ocean views.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (16)

Kaai 4 Braai Restaurant

Grill · Mossel Bay

Harbour-side braai spot serving generous portions of grilled meat and seafood with waterfront views.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (2877)

Klipheuwel Bike Park

Cafe · Mossel Bay

Mountain bike park cafe serving hearty breakfasts, burgers, and coffee with stunning coastal views.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (36)

Salinas Beach Restaurant

Sushi · Wilderness

Beachfront sushi and seafood with sweeping views over Wilderness lagoon and ocean.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (5349)

Sirocco

Mediterranean · Knysna

Waterfront dining on Thesen Island serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes with Knysna Lagoon views.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1763)

Surf Cafe

Cafe · Plettenberg Bay

Beachside cafe serving fresh seafood, wood-fired pizzas, and breakfast with live music and ocean views.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (682)

Butterfly Blu Restaurant

Seafood · Knysna

Beachfront dining in Brenton-on-Sea with ocean views, fresh seafood, and relaxed coastal vibes.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1260)

Cruise Café

Cafe · Knysna

Waterfront café on Remembrance Drive serving breakfast, light meals, and harbour views.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (623)

Drydock Food Co

Seafood · Knysna

Waterfront favourite serving fresh seafood, burgers and craft beers with harbour views in Knysna.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (2299)

Dutton's Cove Restaurant

Seafood · Herolds Bay

Relaxed beachfront restaurant in Herolds Bay serving fresh seafood and grills with stunning ocean views.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (2004)

Kingfisher Restaurant

Seafood · Mossel Bay

Waterfront dining at The Point with fresh seafood, ocean views, and relaxed Mossel Bay vibes.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1614)

Pinnacle Point Restaurant

Seafood · Mossel Bay

Clifftop dining with sweeping ocean views and a menu celebrating local seafood and South African favourites.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (344)

Ski Boat Club

Pub & Grill · Plettenberg Bay

Relaxed club serving hearty pub grub and cold drinks with stunning views over Plett's Central Beach.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (776)

The Beach Bar

Bar · Mossel Bay

Casual beachfront bar in Die Voor Bay serving cocktails, light meals, and ocean views.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (204)

Travellers at Dbay

Pub & Grill · Mossel Bay

Relaxed coastal pub in Dana Bay serving hearty meals, cold drinks, and genuine hospitality.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (62)

Vista Do Mar

Seafood · Mossel Bay

Portuguese-inspired seafood and grills with harbour views in Mossel Bay's Bayview Centre.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (273)

L’Opera – Waterfront Restaurant & Café | Knysna Quays

Italian · Knysna

Italian-inspired waterfront café serving fresh pasta, artisan coffee, and light meals with lagoon views.

★★★★☆ 4.2 (237)

Moby's

Seafood · Plettenberg Bay

Beachfront seafood and pub grub with sunset views over Plett's Central Beach.

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1508)

Mozambik Mossel Bay

African · Mossel Bay

Vibrant harbour-side spot serving flame-grilled peri-peri chicken and Mozambican-style seafood with ocean views.

★★★★☆ 4.2 (455)

PiliPili Beach Restaurant and Accommodation

Seafood · Sedgefield

Laid-back beachfront spot at Myoli Beach serving seafood, grills, and cold drinks with ocean views.

★★★★☆ 4.2 (2376)

Vikki's At The Beach

Burgers · Victoria Bay

Casual beachfront spot at Victoria Bay serving burgers, seafood, and ice cream with ocean views.

★★★★☆ 4.2 (584)

Delfinos Seaside Restaurant

Seafood · Mossel Bay

Relaxed oceanfront eatery in Mossel Bay serving hearty breakfasts, fresh seafood, and wood-fired pizzas with unbeatable sea views.

★★★★☆ 4.1 (6851)

Santos Express Restaurant

Seafood · Mossel Bay

Dine inside a vintage train carriage perched on Mossel Bay's beachfront with ocean views and fresh seafood.

★★★★☆ 4.1 (410)

The Lookout

Grill · Plettenberg Bay

Beachfront venue serving cocktails and crowd-pleasers with unbeatable views over Lookout Beach and the Indian Ocean.

★★★★☆ 4.1 (4274)

The Sea Gypsy Cafe

Cafe · Mossel Bay

Harbourside café serving fresh seafood and casual meals with front-row views of Mossel Bay's working waterfront.

★★★★☆ 4.1 (3080)

Cape Saint Blaize Restaurant - Mossel Bay Lighthouse

Cafe · Mossel Bay

Historic lighthouse café serving breakfast and lunch with sweeping ocean views over the Mossel Bay coastline.

★★★★☆ 4 (198)

The Cliffside Restaurant

Seafood · Mossel Bay

Clifftop dining at Pinnacle Point with ocean views and a menu celebrating local seafood and steaks.

★★★★☆ 4 (23)

Views Restaurant

South African · Wilderness

Elevated hotel dining with sweeping ocean views and classic comfort dishes in Wilderness.

★★★★☆ 4 (149)

Bahia Bleu - Diaz Hotel Restaurant

Seafood · Mossel Bay

Beachfront dining at the Diaz Hotel with ocean views and a menu spanning seafood to grills.

★★★☆☆ 3.9 (410)

Oyster Bar

Seafood · Mossel Bay

Harbour-side seafood spot serving fresh oysters and local catches with working port views.

★★★☆☆ 3.9 (519)

Pavilion Restaurant / Jackal on the Beach

Seafood · Mossel Bay

Beachfront dining in Santos Bay with ocean views, casual atmosphere, and fresh seafood alongside pub favourites.

★★★☆☆ 3.9 (961)

Big Blu Restaurant

Seafood · Mossel Bay

Oceanfront dining at The Point with fresh seafood, grills, and sweeping views over Mossel Bay's dramatic coastline.

★★★☆☆ 3.8 (1002)

Fork and Train Restaurant

Burgers · Mossel Bay

Family-friendly railway-themed restaurant at Santos Beach serving burgers, seafood, and pub classics with sea views.

★★★☆☆ 3.8 (535)

Sand at the Plettenberg

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Seafood · Plettenberg Bay

Beachfront dining at The Plettenberg with stunning ocean views and relaxed coastal elegance.

☆☆☆☆☆ 0 (0)

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