Sunshine Coast Restaurants

Nestled in the heart of Jeffreys Bay town is 3 Fat Fish. A successful restaurant that runs on honest values and a passion for food and hospitality. The exciting menu is a dynamic entity, continually being updated by the skilful and experienced chefs. An open plan kitchen adds to the vibrant atmosphere of 3 Fat Fish and diners are always welcome to come and see what’s cooking and ask questions. The decor is simple with pieces from local artists displayed on the walls. The art is available to buy meaning that the decor is continually changing. The fabulous interior is kept light, bright and spacious with exposed ceiling beams and pine floors. A thoroughly delightful dining experience, 3 Fat Fish does not disappoint.

Psst... this is secret PE. Barnacles Restaurant has totally awesome panoramic sea views. This restaurant also offers delicious seafood and great steaks served in huge portions. Enjoy a cocktail on the deck while spotting dolphins and whales. Or try the delicious Bar One cake.

Soak up the African sun relaxing on deck before perusing the specialised Greek cuisine. Perfect for lazy summer lunches and refreshing winter ambiance. Dine indoors, at the bar or on the sunny deck and terrace complimented by an expansive wine list and specialty seafood, grills and Mediterranean cuisine. From Octopus, calamari, mousaka and a wonderful array of mixed mezzes too 14-hour slow-cooked Lamb shank, The Big Time Taverna is the perfect setting for lazy lunches and vibrant dinners.

Situated in the town of Alicedale, Bushman Sands Hotel and Golf Course invites warm hospitality and personal service. Peruse the a la carte menu in elegant country style with influences of Xhosa, English, Afrikaans and Cape Malay cuisine. Alongside a la carte lunches, evening dinners and hearty breakfasts, Bushman Sands Hotel and Golf Course offers elegant country style dining.

Enjoy pub fare on the open wooden deck overlooking the river or more formal surroundings dining on sophisticated fare. The blackboard menu boasts traditional pub grub and adventurous dishes such as Cape salmon with banana and bacon complimented by an enticing wine list and lively atmosphere. Satisfy the palate with South African cuisine in comfortable surroundings and great river views at Butler’s Riverside Restaurant in Port Alfred.

Perched along the sundrenched Dolphin Beach boasting surfing vistas, diners chill soaking up the refreshing views and a wide variety of delicious delights. Choose from an array of succulent fresh fish, calamari, steaks, pasta dishes, creative salads, tramezzinis and wraps. For social snacks and finger food, choose from the menu of ’Finger Fusion’ brimming with tasty snacks in a basket for one. Breakfast tempts with popular 3 egg omelette stuffed with a choice of 12 fillings and sundowners ease the palate onto an extensive cocktail menu as colourful as the trailing sun. Café Kima secures a trendy ambiance complimented by tasty food and tranquil surrounds overlooking the sweeping Dolphin’s Bay for a memorable day of dining whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Dine indoors immersed in the deep blue or on the wooden deck with refreshing views of the harbour. Chokka Block serves sustainably sourced seafood and organically farmed meats and vegetables. Try the tender and tasty calamari sipping a refreshing wine marvelling at the magnificent views.

This family run restaurant harnesses the best that Jeffrey’s Bay has to offer with stunning views, a lively ambience, fine food and attentive staff.The vast menu features the freshest seafood as well as a selection of both local and exotic dishes. Catering for a wide range of budgets and tastes, the highly trained staff will gladly offer advice when selecting your meal.The wine list, a Diners Club Platinum Award winner, provides an extensive selection of superb wines to perfectly accompany your meal.Diners may sit out on the deck, weather permitting and enjoy the peaceful and scenic surroundings, or, an equally popular option is the wine cellar, which has been turned into a cosy and more intimate dining area.With stunning views over the bay, framed by mountains in the distance, De Viswijf is a superb spot for enjoying delicious food and excellent wine.

The décor speaks of voortrekker days, enamel crockery, quaint bucket lights, food prepared over open fires and old gas cookers. Die Walskipper catches the freshest assortment of seafood prepared succulently and served in the sheltered open-air restaurant. For starters, beguile quail eggs, springbok biltong and droëwors, or oysters on ice. Main courses include old faithfuls as well as adventurous crocodile or ostrich steaks. Get the taste buds tingling with calamari steak, perlemoen, sole, catch of the day and voluptuous seafood platters. Round off the meal with homemade koeksisters, malva pudding cheesecakes, or ice cream with strawberries. Die Walskipper is the perfect spot for a bit of relaxation near the beach, buzzing with culinary activity.

Situated in the heart of the Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast, on the lower level of the hotel awaits a feast for the senses. Friday evenings invites ‘Out of Africa’ buffet followed by renowned Saturday evening ‘Seafood Splash’ buffet. Enjoy a lazy champagne breakfast on Saturday and Sundays. Fish River Sun Hotel offers buffet heaven in peaceful surrounds and scenic vistas.

Inventive global fare with emphasis on local produce and African influence, Five Elements Restaurant seduces the palate with sophisticated flair. Relax in tranquil surrounds perusing the seasonal menu enjoying the scenic vistas at Five Elements Restaurant

Noted as one of Port Alfred’s most frequented restaurants lingering with the hearty aroma of wood-fired pizzas and relaxing ambiance. Alongside pizzas indulge in succulent ribs, sizzling steaks, chicken, plump seafood and delicious pasta. Exuding a unique character and well priced food, Guido’s Restaurant invites warm family dining and hearty cuisine flanked by East Beach and Kowie River.

The restaurant has a great selection of choices and guarantee the best quality foods. It's well known for its seafood as well as the rump steaks with the specialty sauces. The snack baskets are a family favourite and the burgers are an all-time competition to finish. Every other Sunday the Gulu Private Resort Restaurant offers a full buffet. It is recommended by all the local guests. Wednesday nights offers the seafood buffet, Thursday nights offer the Carvery Special, Friday's are the Pub Lunch Specials and Sunday lunch is the Carvery. We have four big screen TVs, one in the entertainment room and three in the restaurant, for the sport enthusiasts. Come and enjoy a meal, from a toasted samie to a delicious dessert.

From the ground to your plate, heavenly food graces the palate organic and full of flavour. Fast becoming internationally renowned, In Food is an oasis of heavenly cuisine bursting at the seams with melt-in-the-mouth pleasures. Discover artisan breads, croissants, delectable cakes and tarts or start the day with a morning delight of organically grown creamy oats served with fresh farm milk, Karoo fynbos honey, stewed dried fruit and toasted almonds. Sumptuous fried breakfasts start with two free-range eggs, cooked to perfection, juicy pork sausages, two slices of bacon with fried tomato and grilled mushrooms. Vegetarian fare delights with sun-dried tomatoes, grilled baby marrows, butternut, aubergine and peppers, with de-pipped olives and Mozzarella cheese. Treat yourself to a VIP experience and discover a world of culinary pleasures at In Food.

With refreshing ocean views and home-style décor warmed by terracotta floors and glass walls, Kitchen Windows provides the perfect setting for idling the day away watching local talent surf up the waves. Savour the delectable a la carte menu with local favourites such as kingklip waleska, baked in a wood burning oven, smothered in a sauce of white wine, garlic, fish stock and a trio of cheeses baked on top. The chicken and prawn butter curry is a refreshing alternative followed closely by some of the best steaks in the country. Conclude the meal with brilliant home made deserts and a stroll on the beach in Jeffreys Bay.

Housed inside the elegant Nduna Lodge, Nduna Restaurant captures the heart of Africa perched on a hilltop seduced by panoramic views and lush fertile valleys. Located 50km from Port Alfred, this restaurant embrace natural elegance in a unspoilt bushveld setting. The menu boasts a festive affair brimming with South African cuisine touched by modern flair. Meals compliment a fine selection of South African wines and African ambiance, all adding to a unique and unforgettable dining experience.

Pay homage to South Africa’s most famous surf spot in style at the Ozone Café Bar and experience ‘Good Food, Good Wine, and a Good Time’. Dine alfresco on the deck sampling an oasis of breakfast delights such as veg and crisp egg spring rolls, scrambled eggs on toast flavoured with oyster butter and truffle salt, and hearty home-style handmade muesli. Lunch intoxicates the palate with specialty in-house handmade Merguez sausage, voluptuous sausage and wors and decadent confit Duck dressed in an orange glaze. Social lunches beacon gourmet wood-fired pizzas and layered sandwiches with daily in-house specials available for the adventurous palate. Ozone Café Bar invites lingering lunches and scrumptious breakfasts inspired by a taste for life and celebration of gourmet festivities in the scenic surrounds of Jeffrey’s Bay.

Nestled in creative surrounds scattered with eclectic charm, Potters Place offers unique dining in rustic ambiance. Enjoy frothy cappuccinos in a relaxed and chilled atmosphere catching up with old friends with the lingering smell of aromatic coffees. Sample delicious food at the restaurant renowned for serving the best calamari around or sit down and enjoy a hearty breakfast before watching a show or relishing in a bit of retail therapy.

Enjoy succulent steaks, fresh seafood and decadent deserts dining alfresco with lush views of subtropical gardens. Stanley’s boasts splendid views of Kariega River along the Garden Route. Noted as the best restaurant in Kenton, Stanley’s invites sumptuous cuisine and complimenting wine list perfect for alfresco or cosy indoor meals.

Flattered by sweeping views of the Indian Ocean and delicious gourmet cuisine, diners unwind in comfort dusting off the lasts speck of everyday life. Tastefully decorated in chic comfort, enjoy a languid lunch overlooking Jeffreys Bay on signatures dishes such as gourmet lamb burger topped with a chilli and mint salsa served with country fries or succulent grilled rump steak flavoured mash and seasonal vegetables. Conclude the meal with decadent chocolate brownie in a brandy snap basket drenched with homemade ice cream. Retreat to a place of serenity and quietness at Sugarbird Restaurant for delicious selections of gourmet cuisine.

Favoured as one of Knysna’s favourite hot spots serving good pub meals with a glass of locally brewed beer or wine, The Bell Tavern retains its rustic charm with wrought iron roof, iron block floor and whitewashed walls. Serving a choice of grills, pies, burgers and salads, patrons can relax and linger the day away mulling over the locally brewed beers and wine housed by the small stone-lined wine cellar. Enjoy hearty chicken & mushroom or steak pies, baked daily or the Belvidere burger brimming with trimmings followed by moist finger licking Malva pudding. Arrive unannounced, relax and order a drink in the comfort and character of The Bell Tavern in Knysna.

Offering pristine cuisine, Halyards Hotel proudly stands against the Kowie River exuding comfort and space. This popular setting invites seclusion and relaxation while dining on delectable buffets and well rehearsed wine list.

The Mexican is a popular restaurant situated in central Jeffrey's Bay, known for it's good California style Mexican food and great vibe. The cocktails coming out of the lively bar are legendary and often there's live music.Located above J Bay’s Country Feeling Surf Shop, the décor is decidedly Mexican with wall murals painted by well known local artist Steven Bibb. The cocktail bar also often doubles as the local golf club’s 19th hole with fellow members joining Michelle and Warren, The Mexican owners and keen golfers back at the restaurant.The extensive range of cocktails includes the superb Blue Margherita and can be sampled on the deck whilst watching the day’s last waves roll in on J Bay's famous Kitchen Windows beach.

Enjoy peaceful light lunches and frothy cappuccinos under the shade in the leafy tea garden. This prim boutique style café boasts breakfast, light lunches and homemade delights in pleasant surrounding.

The cosy and intimate setting invites relaxation complimented by a crisp glass of organic wine. Peruse the a la carte menu or three course set menu with succulent choices of kingklip baked in a wood-burning pizza oven, smothered in a white wine sauce with a touch of garlic covered with shrimps and mussels. For land lovers, submit to a flame-grilled steak, stuffed with raw garlic and drenched in a sublime garlic butter sauce rounded off by heavenly wicked chocolate mousse.

Housed inside a thatched roof and octagonal glass fronted building, this restaurant boasts sweeping views of sun drenched beaches and fiery sunsets. Generous breakfasts, light lunches and gourmet dinners are created with flair and style complimented by a roaring fireplace and director’s wine cellar. The Sands at St Francis sweeps the mind away from daily hustle and bustle to a mesmerising place filled with beauty and mouth-watering cuisine.

Unwind the day away with delicious meals, burgers, pastas, steaks and pizza complimented by a crisp beer away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Located next to Wharf Street Brewery wrapped in stone walls, graced with large black and white photographs, The Wharf Street Brew Pub and Bistro reflects Port Alfred in a bygone era. Serving an array of tempting lunch and dinner delights such as steaks, battered fish and chips and daily specials with fish and produce locally sourced. The Wharf Street Brew Pub and Bistro indulges with delectable delights and excellent wine list inspired by a bygone era.

Housed inside the Royal St Andrews Lodge, cradled in a warm country setting, Thistle Restaurant exudes old world charm and elegance reflected in a bygone era. Serving sumptuous home cuisine and traditional English breakfasts, diners enjoy peaceful surrounds and intimate dinners complimented by a select wine list. Just minutes from the bustling town centre, Thistle Restaurant invites culinary relaxation. Booking essential.

Situated in the village centre, Trattoria San Francesco compliments the palate with warm hearty Italian fare. Greeted by welcoming smiles and lingering aromas, diners enjoy satisfying meals in the company of laughter and friends. Trattoria San Francesco offers traditional Italian food well complimented with comprehensive wine list and sweeping views of the golf course.

The Wax Cafe is known for its vibe and fantastic menu. Opened in 2005, Wax is one of Jeffreys Bay's more established restaurants. Starting as a small coffee shop, it has seen the addition of a bigger kitchen and extension of the seating area. The staff at the Wax have always added to the ambience. The music playlists add to the ‘vibe’ of the Wax, ranging from African, Cuban and Jazz in the day, to House and lounge at later hours of the night. With its laid back ‘vibe’ many people compare it to Long Street in Cape Town. Often the first thing people comment on is the ‘vibe’, one customer even describes it as the center of the Universe. While that may be disputed, Wax is definitely the centre of Jeffreys Bay. Situated on the main road and just a couple minutes from the beach, the Wax Cafe certainly can’t get more central.

Enjoy teas and light meals relaxing after shopping or afternoon reading a book sipping aromatic coffees. Light meals delight the palate with creamy herbed salad dressing and home-baked seed loaf. Speciality open sandwiches entice with camembert and cranberry to avocado, biltong and feta. The butternut and feta quiche follows closely behind. Zest Café is a little slice of heaven tucked away in a bustling arcade in Port Alfred.