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East Head Cafe

25 George Rex Drive, The Heads, Knysna, South Africa
044-3840933
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Ranked #1 of 66 restaurants in Knysna
Cuisines: International
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Reservations
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Colne, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
88 reviews 88 reviews
52 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
150 helpful votes 150 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We ate here twice during our stay in Knysna and enjoyed both visits. The menu was interesting, the food good, the service prompt and polite and the view, wow what can I say. If you are in Knysna do visit but be warned if you want to enjoy Sunday brunch here go early as the car park fills up quickly.

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Johannesburg
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We arrived at the East head Cafe on our first day in Knysna as our room in our B&B wasn't ready yet. What a find it was! The view is just spectacular as is the food. We ended up going there for a breakfast a few days later and the dish that I chose just blew me away - french... More

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Boulder, Colorado
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Good food, great location. Breakfast or lunch you can't go wrong with East Head Cafe. Sit outside and enjoy the view

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Singapore, Singapore
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67 reviews 67 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Being fall, the late morning was quite chilly, but we had to enjoy the fantastic view on the patio, right at the Isthmus of Knysna. Fortunately, the East Head Cafe staff had thought of this ahead of time. There were brightly colored fleece blankets for everyone to cuddle up. The calamari was the freshest of the trip and salmon salad... More

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Knysna, South Africa
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26 reviews 26 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

My favourite Knysna breakfast or lunch eating spot - great view of the Heads, excellent service, good food and well priced beverages. you can sit in or outside.The menu is limited but the food is always good. pity they are not open at night.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Wow, what a great location! Even managed to get the best table outside in the corner with an amazing view of the heads. Blankets are even available if you get cold. Great food, great service, great spot. Walk down to the heads when you are done. Awesome opportunity for photos. Don't sit inside, try sit outside to hear the waves... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We were recommended to eat here by Knysna Tourist board as 'the best seafood available'.......and they weren't wrong. We arrived at 12, and still had to wait a short while...this goes to show how popular this place is. It was, however, well worth it, the views across the heads are amazing, as is the food......we went with the waiters recommendations,... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

This place was a great find. The view from the deck is unbelievable, the food is out of this world, excellent service, child friendly. Perfect!!!

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Knysna, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

The food is excellent, incomparable setting and views, good value for money, a must for locals and tourists.

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Singapore, Singapore
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34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
91 helpful votes 91 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Calamari is freshest ever and the salads amazing! We were late for lunch 2.30pm they still accomodated. The views out into the ocean and the bay was most romantic from the restaurant. We like that warm clean and colorful blankets were provided this time of the year. Photo opportunity abound whilst dining here. Service is impeccable.

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