Tsitsikamma Restaurants

Come enjoy good food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere seduced by delicious light lunches, mouth-watering cakes and freshly baked cheeses. Housed in the beautiful garden setting enchanted by magical fountains and statue of Baccha himself, patrons can kick back and relax in leisurely surroundings sampling the simple pleasures.

A new generation of women are paying homage to the roots of South African dining with delectable cuisine freshly prepared for the whole family. This well kept secret in Tsitsikamma follows the tradition of good, home-cooked food revived by and era long forgotten. Renowned for international recognition by the New York Times, De Ouda Restaurant boasts the culinary genius of Martha influenced by British flare. Using only fresh, local organic ingredients with emphasis on lots of fresh herbs from the garden, patrons experience an explosion of flavours and tastes combined with a welcoming service for a truly delectable experience.

Rafters Restaurant offers fresh country style cuisine using fresh local produce based on traditional South African dishes with a hint of Cape Malay. Enjoy the cosy atmosphere by the double sided log fire or out on the new Fynbos Terrace. Known throughout the globe, it is definitely place to eat when you come to the Tsitsikamma area. Sitting out in the sun, gazing across the garden to the Tsitsikamma Mountain range while feasting on breakfast or lunch is paradise found.

The Ark boasts spectacular views and rustic ambiance complimented by intimate dinners, lively bush pub, winery and wine garden. Serving sumptuous breakfasts, hearty pub grub and for special occasions, dine and wine by flickering candlelight. Indulge in succulent steaks, traditional roosterkoek and pizzas all well paired with ice-cold beers and wines. The Ark offers laidback Karoo hospitality and sweeping views in a setting perfectly suited for a memorable dining experience.

Tsitsikamma – The place of much water – provides sweeping views of the dramatic and beautiful coastline. Their Tsitsikamma Platter is great value for money and a firm favourite with fresh fillet of hake, a prawn skewer and calamari served with savoury rice and tartar sauce. Take in the views, cross the swing bridge and enjoy a delicious meal as part of your Garden Route experience. From tour groups and individual tourists, both local and foreign. Tsitsikamma Restaurant delights all their guests with idyllic views, great service and an amazing a la carte menu with emphasis on mouthwatering seafood.

Boasting delectable local cheeses, succulent oysters complimented with freshly baked bread, meats, pates and more, Bramon Restaurant soothes the palate with seductive bubbly, still wines and decadent deserts. Set in the vineyards overlooking the Tsitsikamma Mountains, bordered by The Elephant Sanctuary and mountainous area of the Crags, Bramon Restaurant entices languorous lunches within the heart of the vineyards graced by a seasonal menu bursting with fresh daily prepared ingredients. Enjoy an inspiring and revitalising meal cooled by a fresh sea breeze and the gentle slopes of the Crags at this pioneering and award winning restaurant.

Enjoy delicious fusion and country cuisine in a warm and homely setting at Kurland Hotel Restaurant.An inviting, yet elegant restaurant set within the Kurland Hotel, this beautiful spot proffers an eclectic menu that changes on a daily basis, keeping the choices fresh and new!An extensive range of wines care of the onsite cellar and staff that are dedicated and knowledgeable add the finishing touches to a wonderful dining experience.

Housed inside the Assegaibosch Country Lodge in Kareedouw, Dezeppi’s Pizzeria invites welcoming hospitality in a warm rustic setting. Feast on tantalizing varieties of pizza and pasta or seductive hotpot dishes overlooking the pool and deck. This pizzeria exudes tranquil country living flanked by sweeping views and warm hospitality. Available on booking only basis.

Cradled in the Assegaaibosh Country Lodge along the scenic Route 62, The Copper Pot immerses the palate in hearty fare. Dine soaking up the summer breeze on the patio or snug up to the winter fire and scenic vistas. The Copper Pot is available for bookings and private functions nestled against a backdrop of the Tsitsikamma Forest and Kouga Mountains.

For superb Italian food and warm Italian hospitality to match, Ristorante Enrico is the place to be. A wonderful terrace provides a beautiful setting in which to enjoy the tastiest dishes, created by Enrico himself and full of flavour and passion. Lucky patrons will get to watch dolphins and whales frolic in the oceans while enjoying the sweeping views. Open for hearty lunches through to sumptuous dinners, Ristorante Enrico uses the freshest ingredients for every dish on the menu full of delicious offerings like the signature dish ‘Fish Enrico’ which is a must try. A restaurant full of laughter and warmth, Ristorante Enrico offers true talian hospitality that keeps diners coming back for more.

Surf Café, "Social Food!" That is pretty much exactly what we're all about.Having travelled the world as a young chef, working and surfing for seven great years, coming home to Plett and opening a restaurant was always going to happen! And two years down the line, what we've created in the Surf Café, really makes us feel proud and grateful for the loyal support our regulars have given us!What we set out to create was a fun, relaxed, feel-good, unpretentious eatery where everyone and anyone can feel comfortable and welcome.The menu is a collection of favourite simply delicious recipes from destinations like Mexico, Peru and Indonesia that bring back wonderful memories of surf trips and adventures for anyone who has been there, and conjures up dreams of what they can be like, for those yet to go.We offer live entertainment as often as we can, and have discovered a wealth of incredibly talented professionals and amateurs hiding out in our special little community. Our Wednesday night 'Open Mike' nights are great for anyone who has ever imagined how they would fare on stage.Going out should be fun and relaxing and that’s what we offer with bright colours, friendly faces, fresh ingredients and an all round chilled vibe! A visit to the Surf Café is just what you need and this season’s great music line-up will keep you coming back for more!Need to know? Open from 9am, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and offer all day internet facilities and although not a hot spot, our wireless connection means you can bring your own laptop to catch up on work or have a business meeting over a great meal and a sneaky cocktail or two.Surf Café is the only venue in Plett that offers regular live music and has many top musicians perform here like Robin Auld, Steve Newman, and Wendy Oldfield and of course local talents like 2Eleven, Offshore jazz band, Johan Rautenbach and Ben Badenhorst.The line-up over the festive period is definitely one to boast about with some of South Africa's top bands like Stealing Love Jones, Heather Waters and City Bowl Mizers to mention just a few!

For a sophisticated dining experience to remember, Sand at The Plettenberg Hotel is the place to be. Simple elegance is the order of the day at this 5 star establishment. Off whites and cream tones create a striking and stylish contrast with redwood furnishings and wooden floors. Stunning views of the ocean and the mountains provide a tranquil and beautiful surrounding in which to relax and enjoy your time. The global cuisine proffered is second to none, with a focus on using the freshest local produce. A wine list that boasts a platinum award and offers the finest South African wines gives diners a superb choice for an accompaniment to their meal. Diners may even choose to dine within the state of the art wine cellar, which has been designed for a more intimate culinary experience. Enjoy simple decadence in beautiful surroundings at Sand.

Liv Green offers healthy alternatives, gourmet in taste - mostly raw foods. When it comes to food, our aim is to satisfy the body and the soul. This is fast and healthy food, naturally grown, and local and fresh. We offer a large range of life-giving, freshly made smoothies and health-boosting juices. We also stock stone-ground flours, preservative and chemical-free foods. Our foods cater for food intolerance, such as gluten, egg, dairy and chemical free. Bio wheat flour is used for all our baking and wraps. This flour is stone-ground and free of preservatives. Fruit and vegetables are bought locally and are seasonal, we only use fresh produce. Our yogurt is from Witterdrift, and full of goodness. Our water is ozone water, used to cook with and for teas and coffees. Our takeaway packaging is compostable and biodegradable. Come and try a delicious healthy breakfast or wrap, while sipping on an energy-boosting smoothie or fresh juice.

Superb pizzas and delicious pastas are just some of the sumptuous Italian offerings at Cornuti Al Mare Restaurant & Bar.A lively spot with staff to match, this vibrant spot is well worth a try for the atmosphere alone! However, the food is definitely worth staying for with a menu full of the most flavoursome Italian dishes that can be enjoyed either within the trendy black and white dining room or outside on the spacious terrace.A good selection of wine rounds off a great dining experience at Cornuti Al Mare Restaurant and Bar.

For a true African welcome, come and dine at Ilanga Restaurant, Plettenberg Bay. This warm and inviting venue boasts superb hospitality that will have you relaxed and enjoying a memorable dining experience. An ambience of its own, Ilanga proffers a vast a la carte menu to suit every palate as well as a wide selection of fine wines for all budgets. Come for the delectable cuisine and stay for the brilliant atmosphere.

Enjoy decadent dining at its best at The Grand Restaurant. A superb array of local and international dishes leaves diners spoiled for choice, though the fish cakes are a must-try. A wonderful wine list proffers plenty of options for the perfect accompaniment. A bright and breezy patio allows for al fresco dining when the weather permits. On less favourable days the cosy but nicely laid-out dining room provides lovely surroundings in which to enjoy the sumptuous meals.

If superb seafood and wonderful in a convivial and inviting atmosphere is what you’re after, look no further than The Med Seafood Bistro. This cosy restaurant is a great choice for a satisfying meal for all the family or a light bite with a couple of good friends. A charming, family-run establishment, the team behind The Med have two decades of experience to call upon, and it shows in the quality of the service and the volume of regular clientele. A warm interior full of deep colours and mirrors creates a stylish setting in which to relax and enjoy the delicious offerings from the extensive menu which caters for all tastes though the emphasis is on superb seafood presented simply with local ingredients. The perfect accompaniment from the extensive and award-winning wine list is just waiting to be chosen to round off a dining experience to remember.

A warm welcome awaits you at this homely but lively eatery. Sit back and relax as you are tended to by a dedicated and friendly team of staff and enjoy superb cuisine, including the freshest seafood and a range of sumptuous side orders to complement your main meal. A family friendly restaurant, Off The Hook is a brilliant place to bring the kids for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a snack. Come and feel truly welcomed at this friendly and inviting spot in beautiful Plettenberg Bay.

Le Fournil de Plett is a French bakery in Plettenberg Bay serving breakfast, lunch and 'Truth' coffee. They have specialized in handmade artisan bread using stone ground organic flour. Bread nowadays has a serious lack of crust but at Le Fournil de Plett you can feel, smell and taste the bread with crust. The French pastries are made using pure butter, Belgian chocolate and organic flour. Wherever possible our ingredients are free range, such as eggs and chicken, and organic, such as salad ingredients, beef and flour. This is heaven. A peaceful and quite courtyard with fresh handmade artisan bread. There is no hotel breakfast that can compete with the slices of the bread from Le Fournil de Plett Bakery and Café. Freshness is the key to the business. We recommend lunch and breakfast at the shady courtyard on a summer's day or a table by the cosy fire with a bowl of homemade soup if its cold. Jane and Florence look forward to welcoming you.

A modest but perfectly planned menu and a scenic setting makes for a truly enjoyable and tranquil time at Emily Moon Restaurant.Overlooking the Bitou Rver, Emily Moon is a superb spot to enjoy delicious meat, fish or vegetarian dishes and wine from surrounding estates as you watch the sun go down. Friendly service and African decor add to the experience and provide the perfect sanctuary for travellers stopping off while touring the beautiful area.An excellent place to refresh and refill!