Garden Route · South Africa

Best Waterfront restaurants on the Garden Route

44 places ★ 4.4 avg 7 towns

Looking for the best waterfront restaurants on the Garden Route? We've gathered 44 options across 7 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.

Knysna (21) Mossel Bay (11) Plettenberg Bay (4) Klein Brak River (3) Hartenbos (2) Great Brak River (2) Wilderness (1)

Ilmazzo

Italian · Hartenbos

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

★★★★★ 5 (23)

Jax Coffee Studio

Coffee Shop · Great Brak River

Waterfront coffee studio serving expertly crafted brews and light meals in Groot Brak River.

★★★★★ 5 (9)

Piza ē Vino @ Hartenbos

Italian · Hartenbos

Italian favourites with waterfront charm at Hartenbos, perfect for relaxed seaside dining in Mossel Bay.

★★★★★ 5 (1)

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)

Oak Leaf Restaurant, Gourmet Deli & Coffee Bar

Cafe · Knysna

Estate dining with artisan deli and coffee bar on Knysna's Belvidere waterfront.

★★★★☆ 4.7 (347)

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)

Apollo Coffee Thesen Island

Cafe · Knysna

Waterfront coffee shop on Thesen Island serving specialty brews and light meals with harbour views.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (137)

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)

île de païn - lunch & breakfast restaurant & artisan bakery

Bakery · Knysna

Artisan bakery and breakfast spot on Thesen Island serving French-inspired pastries and hearty morning meals.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (2449)

Mozambik Knysna

Seafood · Knysna

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

★★★★☆ 4.6 (196)

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)

Blue Oyster Cocktail Bar

Bar · Mossel Bay

Lively cocktail bar in Mossel Bay's harbour area serving creative drinks and light meals with a relaxed coastal vibe.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (162)

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)

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)

Simon's Bar at Emily Moon

Pizza · Plettenberg Bay

Laid-back bar and pizzeria at Emily Moon with river views and wood-fired pizzas.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (107)

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)

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)

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)

Sirocco

Mediterranean · Knysna

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

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1763)

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)

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)

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)

The Island Cafe

Cafe · Knysna

Island café serving classic breakfasts and light meals with waterfront views on Thesen Island.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (191)

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)

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)

Tapas & Oysters

Seafood · Knysna

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

★★★★☆ 4.2 (2870)

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)

Flo & Co. Knysna

Cafe · Knysna

Waterfront dining on Thesen Island with coffee, breakfasts, and casual plates overlooking the harbour.

★★★★☆ 4.1 (354)

Lindy's Table on Leisure Island

Cafe · Knysna

Island café serving hearty breakfasts and local favourites on Leisure Island's waterfront.

★★★★☆ 4.1 (525)

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)

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)

Brinkleys River Village

Pub & Grill · Klein Brak River

Riverside hotel restaurant in Klein Brak River offering relaxed meals with convenient pool and bar access.

★★★☆☆ 3.9 (219)

Oyster Bar

Seafood · Mossel Bay

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

★★★☆☆ 3.9 (519)

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)

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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