Knysna · Garden Route

Best seafood restaurants in Knysna

18 places ★ 4.4 avg All Knysna restaurants →

Looking for seafood restaurants in Knysna? We list 18 of them, averaging 4.4★ from real Google reviews. 2 Stories restaurant & theater leads the pack with 4.6★ from 66 reviews. Every listing below has current opening hours, contact details and directions — top-rated places first.

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)

Anchorage Restaurant CC

Seafood · Knysna

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

★★★★☆ 4.6 (539)

East Head Café Knysna

Cafe · Knysna

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

★★★★☆ 4.6 (3344)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

The Bell Tavern

Pub & Grill · Knysna

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

★★★★☆ 4.3 (628)

Tapas & Oysters

Seafood · Knysna

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

★★★★☆ 4.2 (2870)

Frequently asked questions

How many seafood restaurants are there in Knysna?

Our directory lists 18 seafood restaurants in Knysna on the Garden Route, each with current ratings, opening hours and contact details.

What is the best seafood restaurant in Knysna?

2 Stories restaurant & theater is among the highest-rated, with 4.6★ from 66 Google reviews. Theatrical dining with lagoon views at The Heads, blending live entertainment with honest Cape cuisine.

Seafood restaurants in other towns

George (8) Hartenbos (3) Mossel Bay (20) Plettenberg Bay (10) Sedgefield (5) Wilderness (6)

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