Garden Route and Overberg Restaurants with a View

Dining in the Garden Route and Overberg doesn’t just offer a delicious culinary experience. Guests are always delighted to discover a vast array of restaurants that offer up views as superb as the dishes and drinks on offer.

Here is a selection of the GILTEDGE team’s restaurants with a view.

Origins at The Marine

Located in The Marine Hotel in the heart of Hermanus, Origins offers fresh seafood with stunning ocean views. The restaurant provides a front-row seat to the whale-watching season from June to November. Indulge in delectable meals while spotting majestic whales through the restaurant’s windows. It’s a dining experience that combines exceptional cuisine with breathtaking sightings.

The Burgundy

Take a seat for delicious food, great wines, and never-ending ocean views. The Burgundy Restaurant sits on the bay’s edge near Hermanus’s historic old harbor. The staff is friendly, the fresh-from-the-oven bread exceptional, and the views over the beach are outstanding. Delicious food, great wines, never-ending ocean views and fantastic company are all waiting for you at Burgundy Restaurant.

Grand Africa (Lookout Beach), Plettenberg Bay

Life’s always better with your feet in the sand! Grand Africa Lookout Beach lies right on the soft, golden sand of its namesake, Plett’s legendary Lookout Beach. This is where Parisian café and grand chic meet the beach, creating a trendy and sophisticated restaurant ambience that invites long, leisurely lunches and drinks that stretch into the night. The sweeping beach views are unbeatable.

Sirocco

Situated on the Thesen Island waterfront, Sirocco boasts a lively vibe and lovely views. With indoor and outdoor seating options, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a meal while taking in the scenic beauty of the Knysna Lagoon and Heads. Call in advance and request an outdoor or lagoon view table for the best seat in the house! There is also a relatively hidden outdoor terrace with only half a dozen tables; there is no view, but it’s quite secluded, nestled under the fairy-lit trees and so is a great spot for a quieter evening.

Drydock Food Co

Located on the water’s edge, Drydock Café provides an incredible lagoon-side dining experience. From intimate lunches to larger parties, it offers a mouth-watering array of seafood and other favorites to appeal to all tastes. Complementing this, you’ll find a range of the finest local and imported wines, beers and spirits. Linger over a cocktail as you watch the sun sink slowly over Knysna’s tranquil lagoon.

Bientang’s Cave Seafood Restaurant

A favorite with the locals, enjoy a unique dining experience right on the ocean’s edge. You couldn’t get any closer! Bientang’s Cave offers a diverse menu featuring seafood, meat, poultry, and vegetarian options. It’s a fantastic choice for all travelers, including families.

East Head Café

A firm local favorite, East Head Café offers more than just coffee. It’s where family and friends gather to enjoy good food, casual wine, and the views. Situated on the famous Eastern Head, this café combines stunning scenery with a relaxed and enjoyable dining atmosphere. Situated on the rocks of the famous Eastern Head, East Head Café has the most spectacular view – looking directly through the Knysna Heads.

With views like these, how could you not visit the Garden Route and Overberg!

Contact the GILTEDGE team today for assistance planning your bespoke trip from start to finish.