Garden Route · South Africa
Best restaurants in Great Brak River
Ten of the Great Brak River restaurants listed here are on Lang Street in Bergsig, including cafés, a tea garden, pubs, a fish-and-chip shop and a pizzeria. The rest are spread out: Glentana Café and De Vette Mossel are on the beaches at Glentana and Souwesia, De Dekke Restaurant is beside the N2 off-ramp, and Die Stal and The Pot are on the R102 old George road. The food leans towards South African dishes, breakfasts, coffee and pub grills, plus seafood.
On Lang Street, Oom Vetkoek builds its menu around vetkoek and serves large breakfasts all day, Seemeeu Vis en Chips says it uses fresh fish every day and never frozen, and TWIN TREES bakes thin-based pizzas in its own wood-fired oven in an Edwardian house from 1930. For a long meal, De Vette Mossel serves a seven-course beach feast, most of it cooked on open fires, at a midday and an evening seating; booking is recommended. Glentana Café is on Glentana's main beach and serves breakfast until noon. Seeplaas, below the Outeniqua Mountains and looking out over the Indian Ocean, does breakfast, long lunches and sunset drinks. For coffee, Brothers Coffee roasts its beans at its Friemersheim Road headquarters.
Where to eat in Great Brak River, by occasion
- Seafood
- De Vette Mossel Grootbrak | Beach Seafood Restaurant Experience — Seven-course feast on the beach, most dishes cooked on open fires; two seatings a day, and booking is recommended.
- Breakfast
- Oom Vetkoek — Large breakfasts served all day, a traditional South African menu built around vetkoek, and an outdoor deck.
- Sea view
- Glentana Café — On Glentana's main beach, with breakfast until noon and a menu that includes woodfired pizzas, poké bowls and sushi.
- With children
- TWIN TREES Waffle House, Pizzeria, Restaurant and Wine Boutique — Play area, waffles and thin-based wood-fired pizzas, and an open top deck looking out over Great Brak River.
- Coffee
- Brothers Coffee Roastery - Great Brak River — The Brothers Coffee roastery headquarters on Friemersheim Road, where the beans are roasted.
- Fish and chips
- Seemeeu Vis en Chips — Fresh fish every day, never frozen, with snoek and chips on the menu and takeaway available.
- Sunset drinks
- Seeplaas — Looks over the Indian Ocean from below the Outeniqua Mountains, with a wine and gin bar for sunset drinks.
Top 10 restaurants in Great Brak River
Ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many diners have reviewed each place.
- 1
SKAAPSTERT Kos-en-Koffiestal
★ 4.9 (267 reviews) · South African · RR
Homely Great Brak River spot serving hearty South African comfort food with legendary lamb's tail potjie.
- 2
Brothers Coffee Roastery - Great Brak River
★ 4.7 (348 reviews) · Coffee Shop · RR
This is the Brothers Coffee roastery HQ on Friemersheim Road, where the beans are roasted.
- 3
De Vette Mossel Grootbrak | Beach Seafood Restaurant Experience
★ 4.6 (1527 reviews) · Seafood · RR
A seafood restaurant right on the beach between Klein Brak and Groot Brak rivers.
- 4
Brothers Coffee - Hole in the Wall (Outlet)
★ 4.8 (146 reviews) · Coffee Shop · RR
The Hole in the Wall outlet of Brothers Coffee, a Great Brak River roaster, is on Long Street in Bergsig.
- 5
Die Ou Pastorie Teetuin
★ 4.6 (910 reviews) · Cafe · RR
Historic tea garden in Great Brak River serving homemade cakes, light meals, and traditional South African favorites.
- 6
Transkaroo Restaurant
★ 4.6 (859 reviews) · South African · RR
Classic Karoo-style cooking in Great Brak River with hearty portions and friendly village atmosphere.
- 7
Oom Vetkoek
★ 4.8 (93 reviews) · South African · RR
Restaurant rooted in traditional South African dishes, with vetkoek at the centre of the menu.
- 8
The Famiglia
★ 4.9 (62 reviews) · Italian · RR
Family-run Italian café in Great Brak River serving authentic coffee, fresh pastries, and homemade Italian fare.
- 9
Glentana Café
★ 4.6 (234 reviews) · Cafe · RR
The café is right on Glentana's main beach, with the ocean next door.
- 10
Seemeeu Vis en Chips
★ 4.9 (41 reviews) · Seafood · RR
Opened in December 2025 by two lifelong friends, Dirk Theron and Japie Joubert.
All 25 restaurants in Great Brak River
✦ Editor's pick
Oom Vetkoek
RRSouth African · Great Brak River
Authentic vetkoek and traditional South African treats in a cosy Great Brak River cafe.
Jax Coffee Studio
RRCoffee Shop · Great Brak River
Waterfront coffee studio serving expertly crafted brews and light meals in Groot Brak River.
Seemeeu Vis en Chips
RRSeafood · Great Brak River
Proper fish and chips in Great Brak River, where locals queue for crispy hake and generous portions.
SKAAPSTERT Kos-en-Koffiestal
RRSouth African · Great Brak River
Homely Great Brak River spot serving hearty South African comfort food with legendary lamb's tail potjie.
The Famiglia
RRItalian · Great Brak River
Family-run Italian café in Great Brak River serving authentic coffee, fresh pastries, and homemade Italian fare.
Brothers Coffee - Hole in the Wall (Outlet)
RRCoffee Shop · Great Brak River
Artisan coffee roastery and café serving expertly crafted brews in the heart of Groot Brak River.
Brothers Coffee Roastery - Great Brak River
RRCoffee Shop · Great Brak River
Artisan coffee roastery and café serving freshly roasted beans and wholesome café fare in Groot Brak River.
De Vette Mossel Grootbrak | Beach Seafood Restaurant Experience
RRSeafood · Great Brak River
Beachfront seafood haven in Great Brak River serving fresh linefish, calamari, and prawns with ocean views.
Die Ou Pastorie Teetuin
RRCafe · Great Brak River
Historic tea garden in Great Brak River serving homemade cakes, light meals, and traditional South African favorites.
Glentana Café
RRCafe · Great Brak River
Relaxed beachside café in Glentana serving generous breakfasts, burgers, and homemade treats with ocean views.
Transkaroo Restaurant
RRSouth African · Great Brak River
Classic Karoo-style cooking in Great Brak River with hearty portions and friendly village atmosphere.
Deja View Coffee Shop at Ilita Lodge
RRCoffee Shop · Great Brak River
Garden Route coffee shop serving excellent breakfasts and light meals in a peaceful lodge setting.
Die Stal Restaurant
RRSouth African · Great Brak River
Country-style dining in a historic stable setting between George and Great Brak River.
My Beker Loop Oor Koffiewinkel
RRCoffee Shop · Great Brak River
Charming coffee shop in Groot Brak River serving excellent coffee, homemade treats, and light meals with local warmth.
The Pot Restaurant
RRSouth African · Great Brak River
Relaxed country restaurant on the old George road serving hearty home-style cooking in a rustic farm setting.
Jolly's Sports Bar
RRPub & Grill · Great Brak River
Laid-back sports bar in Groot Brak River with hearty pub grub and plenty of screens for game day.
Peperboom Restaurant
RRSouth African · Great Brak River
Country-style restaurant in Great Brak River serving hearty meals with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Searles Village restaurant and pub
RRPub & Grill · Great Brak River
Family-friendly pub grub and hearty meals in a relaxed Great Brak River setting.
Seeplaas
RRSouth African · Great Brak River
Farm-style restaurant on the lagoon serving hearty Afrikaans meals and homemade vetkoek in Great Brak River.
Locals Pub & Grill Grootbrak
RRPub & Grill · Great Brak River
Friendly neighbourhood pub and grill in Great Brak River serving hearty meals and cold drinks.
TWIN TREES Waffle House, Pizzeria, Restaurant and Wine Boutique
RRPizza · Great Brak River
Family-run waffle house and pizzeria in Great Brak River with wood-fired pizzas and boutique wines.
Charcoal and Charm
RRPizza · Great Brak River
Charming Great Brak River eatery serving wood-fired dishes and homestyle comfort food with a warm welcome.
De Dekke Restaurant
RRSouth African · Great Brak River
Family-friendly restaurant at De Dekke Centre serving hearty breakfasts, generous mains, and homemade desserts.
Grootbrak Kafee & Superette
RCafe · Great Brak River
A proper village kafee serving honest breakfasts, burgers, and homemade treats in the heart of Groot Brak River.
OpiSpoor Restaurant
RRSouth African · Great Brak River
Casual family spot in Great Brak River serving traditional South African fare with generous portions and friendly service.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I eat with a sea view in Great Brak River?
Glentana Café is on Glentana's main beach, and De Vette Mossel is on the beach between the Klein Brak and Groot Brak rivers. Seeplaas looks out over the Indian Ocean, and Deja View Coffee Shop at Ilita Lodge is on a hilltop with views from the forested hills to the sea.
Where to eat breakfast in Great Brak River?
Oom Vetkoek on Lang Street and Deja View Coffee Shop at Ilita Lodge both serve breakfast all day. Glentana Café serves breakfast until noon, with plates such as an avo stack with halloumi and poached eggs, and Seeplaas also serves breakfast.
Where can I get seafood in Great Brak River?
De Vette Mossel serves a seven-course seafood feast on Souwesia beach, with mussels, West Coast snoek and a seafood pot; book ahead. Seemeeu Vis en Chips on Lang Street serves fresh, never-frozen fish and snoek and chips. De Dekke Restaurant's menu also includes seafood.
Which Great Brak River restaurants are good with children?
TWIN TREES, De Dekke Restaurant, Deja View Coffee Shop and De Vette Mossel all have play areas. Glentana Café has a kids' menu and is right on the beach. TWIN TREES also serves waffles and wood-fired pizzas.
Where is there live music or sport on TV in Great Brak River?
De Dekke Restaurant, beside the N2 off-ramp, has live music every Wednesday and Sunday and a sports bar with a big screen and several flat-screen TVs. On Lang Street, Jolly's Sports Bar and Searles Village restaurant and pub are listed as sports bars.
Where can I buy coffee roasted in Great Brak River?
Brothers Coffee roasts its beans at its roastery headquarters on Friemersheim Road, which also has a café. The company also runs a Hole in the Wall outlet on Lang Street in Bergsig for takeaway coffee.