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KNYSNA: Ile de Pain R stone-ground flour, as well as cuisine. Try salt and pepper squid
Café Road Map C5 pastries, desserts and croissants. on a Thai-inspired salad, harissa
The Boatshed, Thesen’s Island, 6570 Breakfast and lunch can be fish soup and cinnamon, fennel
Tel 044 302 5707 Closed Mon enjoyed in the relaxing courtyard. and ginger ice cream.
Using a wood-fired oven and
locally-grown ingredients, chef PLETTENBERG BAY: Cornuti PORT ELIZABETH: Natti’s Thai
Liezie Mulder creates delicious al Mare RR Kitchen RR
breads and much more. Sicilian Italian Road Map C5 Thai Road Map D5
bruschetta or Cambodian curry 1 Perestrella St, 6600 Park Lane, 6000
are recommended lunch options. Tel 044 533 1277 Tel 041 373 2763 Closed Sun, Mon
The thin, crispy pizzas are highly Natti’s Thai Kitchen has earned a
KNYSNA: 34 South RR recommended, as is the seafood respected reputation due to its
Seafood Road Map C5 meze. The bar is where the action authentic cuisine. The menu
Quay 19, Knysna Quays, Waterfront is, with a good selection of includes fragrant green curry,
Drive, 6571 cocktails and wines by the glass. very hot red curry, searingly hot
Tel 044 382 7331 “angry duck”, stir-fries and
Situated right in the harbour, this dishes featuring tamarind.
deli-cum-bar is always buzzing. DK Choice
The extensive wine list features PLETTENBERG BAY: Seafood WILDERNESS: Pomodoro R
some of the best wines in the at The Plettenberg RRR Italian Road Map C5
Western Cape. South African Road Map C5 George Rd, 6560
Lookout Rocks, 40 Church St, 6600 Tel 044 877 1403
KNYSNA: Drydock Food Co. RR Tel 044 533 2030 The outside terrace of Pomodoro
International Road Map C5 A sophisticated dining is the locals’ meeting place and is
Waterfront Shop 1, Knysna Quays, 6570 experience not to be missed. always alive with activity. A wide
Tel 044 382 7310 The modern local fare is range of pizzas and pasta dishes
Overlooking the yacht basin, this seasonally influenced. Seafood makes this restaurant popular
lovely wood and glass restaurant is what it’s all about, and the with families.
offers great seafood, as well as platter featuring crayfish from
meat dishes, salads and sinful Hermanus is a must. The award- WILDERNESS: The Girls RRR
desserts. This is a great place for winning wine list showcases African Road Map C5
drinks at sundown. cool climate wines, especially Caltex Centre, 1 George Rd, 6560
chosen to pair with seafood. Tel 044 877 1648 Closed Mon
KNYSNA: Pembreys Bistro RR The African-inspired atmosphere
Mediterranean Road Map C5 here is highlighted by artwork
Brenton Rd, Belvidere, 6571 PORT ELIZABETH: Royal Delhi R from local artist Peter Pharoah.
Tel 044 386 0005 Indian Road Map D5 Popular menu items include
Relax and enjoy the old farmhouse 10 Burgess St, 6001 fresh linefish, succulent prawns,
setting, warmed by a roaring fire in Tel 041 373 8216 Closed Sun tender steaks and curries, all
winter. The chalkboard menu This is an unpretentious, good- cooked in an open kitchen.
changes daily but home-made value family-run restaurant.
ravioli, slow roasts and fresh Recommended dishes include WILDERNESS: Serendipity RRR
seafood is always available. the deboned lamb curry, closely South African Road Map C5
followed by the curried oxtail. Serendipity, Freesia Avenue, 6560
MOSSEL BAY: Punjabi Kitchen R Tel 044 877 0433 Closed Sun
Indian Road Map C5 PORT ELIZABETH: Ginger RR Husband and wife team
Eden Plaza, 8 Grave St, 6500 International Road Map D5 Rudolf and Lizelle Stolze focus
Tel 044 690 5020 The Beach Hotel, Marine Drive, on fine dining with a tangible
The friendly, informal Punjabi Summerstrand, 6000 personal touch. Dinner is a
Kitchen is committed to serving Tel 041 583 1229 five-course South African-
unpretentious, wholesome dishes, With a friendly atmosphere, this inspired table d’hôte menu to
including curries, roti rolls, bunny chic restaurant has an eclectic be experienced at a leisurely
chows and other favourites. menu boasting some innovative pace in a refined atmosphere.
Vegetarians are well-catered for.
MOSSEL BAY: Café Gannet RR
Seafood Road Map C5
Bartholomeu Dias Museum Complex,
cnr Church St and Market St, 6500
Tel 044 691 3738
The speciality here is seafood.
Fresh linefish, calamari and prawns
are cooked to perfection. There
are top-quality grilled meats too.
PLETTENBERG BAY:
Le Fournil de Plett R
Café Road Map C5
Lookout Centre, cnr Church St and
Main St, 6600
Tel 044 533 1390
Slow-rise artisan breads are
baked daily using organic Fresh, modern decor at the Punjabi Kitchen, Mossel Bay
For more information on types of restaurants see pp392–3