Tapas & Oysters
Situated on Thesen Island, 044 382 7196, www.tapasknysna.co.za (under construction)
Laid back atmosphere, great vibe
Delicious tapas
Calamari, prawns, bread, salad, potato wedges, good wine!
Definitely one of the hottest sports in Knysna
Really appreciated the service provided by the Canadian Waitress
Photo depicts the view from our table
Based on recent & personal experience.
Route 57 Restaurant
12 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay, 044 691 0057, www.route57.co.za
Opened during the latter part of 2012
Name derived from co-owner Louis Oosthuizen’ very famous round of 57 at Mossel Bay golf Course on 12 December 2002
Contemporary menu includes South African classics such as oxtail, Cape Malay curry, Chicken Pie and Ostrich Bobotie
Their steaks are...
The following are a selection of my favourite experiences of 2012. Factors taken into account include but are not limited to: level of service, quality of facilities, overall atmosphere & experience, food, that exceptional quality that differentiates. Do you agree? I am looking forward to your comments.
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Based on recent personal experience.
Rosenheim Deli & Bistro
7B Kloof Street, Mossel Bay, 044 690 4485, 073 843 4994
German specialities, open for lunch every day in season, dinner only on Wednesdays
Very small, better to reserve a table
Salinas Beach Restaurant
On the main road through Wilderness, at the main beach, 044 877 0001
Open evey day from 11:00 – 23:00, tapas on the...
Herewith recommendations on restaurants on the Garden Route based on recent personal experience
Jemima’s
• 94 Baron van Reede Street, Oudshoorn, 044 272 0808
• Contemporary & South African food
• Seating in patio area overlooking road, inside or on patio & in garden at the back
• Can recommend the roast butternut salad (R55) as well as the ‘from the earth’ platter (R70)
•...
The latest in ultra chic accommodation is The Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa in Knysna, situated on Thesen Island. The original wood fired power station, now turned into a unique boutique hotel, has been beautifully restored and with the old power station still an integral part of what The Turbine has to offer.
The Turbine has opened its doors in...
Sunday lunch at Emily Moon Restaurant overlooking the Bitou River outside Plettenberg Bay turned out to be a very positive experience. We were lucky enough to still get a table at short notice. They offer a selected set menu for Sunday lunch at a very reasonable R135 per person (3 course).
Starter choice of: Greek salad (with a twist), Prawn...
Buffelsdrift is situated 7 km’s from Oudtshoorn, en route to the Cango caves. Accommodation consists of 25 luxury tents overlooking the natural waterhole. They offer bush safaris, an elephant experience and horse riding. The property consists of 3 000 ha and includes mountain zebra, hippo, springbuck, black wildebeest, gemsbok, giraffe, reedbuck and a variety of birdlife.
On arrival, we were...