Garden Route · South Africa

Best Seafood restaurants on the Garden Route

78 places ★ 4.4 avg 12 towns

Looking for the best seafood restaurants on the Garden Route? We've gathered 78 options across 12 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 (20) Knysna (18) Plettenberg Bay (10) George (8) Wilderness (6) Sedgefield (5) Hartenbos (3) Great Brak River (2) Klein Brak River (2) Storms River (2) Herolds Bay (1) Victoria Bay (1)

✦ Editor's pick

Oysters R Us - Wilderness, Garden Route

Seafood · Wilderness

Fresh oysters and seafood platters served beside the N2, halfway between Wilderness and Sedgefield.

★★★★☆ 4.8 (628)

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)

Seemeeu Vis en Chips

Seafood · Great Brak River

Proper fish and chips in Great Brak River, where locals queue for crispy hake and generous portions.

★★★★☆ 4.9 (41)

Bistro Celeiro

Mediterranean · Wilderness

Portuguese-inspired bistro tucked away on Seven Passes Road serving hearty home-style meals in the Wilderness forests.

★★★★☆ 4.8 (140)

Indraf by Seester Vis & Chips

Seafood · Klein Brak River

Classic fish and chips done right in a riverside village setting between Mossel Bay and George.

★★★★☆ 4.8 (26)

Mozambik Wilderness

Seafood · Wilderness

Portuguese-inspired flame-grilled seafood and peri-peri chicken in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere along the Garden Route.

★★★★☆ 4.8 (1375)

Cula Restaurant

South African · George

Contemporary dining in George's Outeniqua Village with fresh, seasonal flavors and a relaxed atmosphere.

★★★★☆ 4.7 (221)

Sotto Mediterranean Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

Mediterranean · Plettenberg Bay

Mediterranean flavours and craft cocktails in a stylish lounge setting near Beacon Isle.

★★★★☆ 4.7 (156)

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)

Anchorage Restaurant CC

Seafood · Knysna

Knysna waterfront seafood spot where fresh catches meet hearty portions and a relaxed harbour vibe.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (539)

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)

Ilali Restaurant

Seafood · Wilderness

Contemporary Garden Route dining in Wilderness, blending local ingredients with global flavours in a relaxed setting.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (1354)

Mozambik Knysna

Seafood · Knysna

Waterfront Portuguese-inspired restaurant serving flame-grilled peri-peri chicken, prawns, and coastal favourites with lagoon views.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (196)

Mr Kaai

Seafood · Sedgefield

Beloved Sedgefield spot serving fresh fish and chips with harbour views and a relaxed local vibe.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (1053)

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)

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)

Caspita Restaurant.

Seafood · George

Family-friendly Portuguese and seafood restaurant with a playground near Victoria Bay.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (635)

Cowfish George

Seafood · George

Fresh seafood and quality steaks in a relaxed family-friendly setting at Outeniqua Shopping Centre.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (185)

Freshline Fisheries

Seafood · Knysna

Working fisheries and market serving fresh seafood straight from Knysna's dockyard with harbour views.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (1013)

OPescador Restaurant Knysna

Seafood · Knysna

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

★★★★☆ 4.5 (1175)

The Captain's Cook

Seafood · Sedgefield

Family-run seafood spot in Sedgefield serving fresh linefish, calamari, and generous portions at honest prices.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (60)

The Fat Fish

Seafood · George

George's go-to spot for fresh seafood and generous portions in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (1566)

The Marbled Wagyu Mossel Bay

Grill · Mossel Bay

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

★★★★☆ 4.5 (256)

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)

Fat Fish

Seafood · Plettenberg Bay

Relaxed seafood spot in Plett serving fresh fish, calamari, and local favourites in a laid-back coastal setting.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (2090)

Hennie's Hartenbos Restaurant

Pub & Grill · Mossel Bay

Family-friendly sports bar in Hartenbos serving generous portions of pub grub and cold drinks.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1981)

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)

Lake View Restaurant

Pub · Sedgefield

Lakeside pub-style dining at Groenvlei with hearty breakfasts, seafood, and those peaceful water views.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (49)

Riverside Restaurant

South African · Plettenberg Bay

Casual riverside spot at Keurbooms bridge serving hearty meals with stunning water views.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (47)

Salinas Beach Restaurant

Sushi · Wilderness

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

★★★★☆ 4.4 (5349)

Salt & Copper

Pizza · Hartenbos

Hartenbos spot serving wood-fired pizzas, grills, and seafood with a relaxed family vibe.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1687)

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)

The Gastro Pub

Pub & Grill · Knysna

Island pub with craft beers, hearty fare, and sunset views over Knysna's working waterfront.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (64)

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)

Hunters Pub

Pub · Storms River

Relaxed pub in Storms River serving hearty meals, cold drinks, and warm hospitality after adventure.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (65)

John Dory's George

Seafood · George

Family-friendly seafood and sushi spot at Eden Meander, serving fresh fish, platters and Japanese favourites.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1350)

Kingfisher Restaurant

Seafood · Mossel Bay

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

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1614)

Mane By The Sea

Seafood · Knysna

Harbour-side eatery in Knysna serving fresh seafood and grills with waterfront views.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (74)

Cafe · Knysna

Island cafe and gallery on Leisure Isle serving sushi, fish and chips, pizza, and coffee with local art displays.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (93)

Munro’s Cape Oysters

Seafood · Klein Brak River

Working oyster farm offering fresh Cape oysters straight from the source with lagoon views.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (54)

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 Bell Tavern

Pub & Grill · Knysna

Historic pub on Belvidere Estate serving hearty meals, craft beers, and stunning lagoon views.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (628)

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)

Anchor Viking Restaurant & Fresh Fish

Seafood · Mossel Bay

Family-run seafood spot in Mossel Bay serving fresh line fish and Viking-inspired dishes since generations.

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1171)

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)

Ocean Basket Hartenbos

Seafood · Hartenbos

Reliable seafood chain at Hartenbos beachfront serving platters, sushi, and grills with ocean breezes.

★★★★☆ 4.2 (2429)

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)

Taishan Kitchen（81 Meade Street）

Asian · George

Asian fusion spot in George Central serving sushi, Chinese, and seafood favourites at fair prices.

★★★★☆ 4.2 (320)

Tapas & Oysters

Seafood · Knysna

Waterfront oyster bar and sports pub on Thesen Island serving tapas, sushi, and live music.

★★★★☆ 4.2 (2870)

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)

Cattle Baron Mossel Bay

Grill · Mossel Bay

Family-friendly steakhouse in Langeberg Mall serving flame-grilled beef, seafood, and South African classics.

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1413)

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)

Driftwood Restaurant

South African · Hartenbos

Family-friendly restaurant in Hartenbos serving crowd-pleasing classics with a relaxed coastal atmosphere.

★★★★☆ 4.1 (78)

Gordons Seafoods

Seafood · Sedgefield

Fresh seafood in Sedgefield's Green Valley Centrum, serving ocean favourites in a relaxed, local atmosphere.

★★★★☆ 4.1 (68)

Rafters Restaurant

Pub · Storms River

Relaxed riverside dining in Storms River village with hearty pub-style fare and local atmosphere.

★★★★☆ 4.1 (11)

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)

Ocean Basket Garden Route Mall

Seafood · George

Popular seafood chain serving fresh fish, sushi and Mediterranean platters in a family-friendly mall setting.

★★★★☆ 4 (1411)

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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