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The Drydock Food Co

Knysna Waterfront, Knysna, South Africa
Ranked #28 of 53 restaurants in Knysna
3.5 of 5 stars 75 Reviews
Cuisines: Seafood
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Good for: Families with children, Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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75 reviews from our community

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Gill S
Northiam, United Kingdom
Contributor
17 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012 NEW

Good food and very reasonable. Busy with lots of life and animated conversations. Lovely setting on the bay. More

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Dinalb
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

We looked forward to a good dinner at the Dry Dock and were disappointed at the quality of food, service and the fact that we had to pay extra for tartar sauce for a dish that required sauce! Maybe we were just spoilt at all the other wonderful restaurants that we ate at in South Africa. More

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BenPon
Calgary, Canada
Contributor
12 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

For fresh seafood on the waterfront, and great and friendly service, this restaurant is hard to beat More

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Shellskie
Knysna
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

I say this, because there is both indoor and outdoor dining at ehis large restaurant facility. It is charming to sit on the outside lower deck and watch the Waterfront world go by with a chilled bottle of wine and easy eating. An additional bonus is when there is live music to complete the relaxation of the day. More

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Janene D
Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

Waited 1 hour for our food, when it arrived the sirloin was cold and was mostly sinew. I asked for the plate to be removed. The hostess agreed the sirloin was not good and stated "but we won't charge you for it" So I received a bill for everything except my meal. So as I sit here at 10:10pm eating... More

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Mister_E500
London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

Went there because we had a voucher from the protea for free dessert with main course. We wereated immediately and drinks order taken quickly - good start. The wait staff serving us after drinks changed at this point and our order was slow to be taken. We both ordered the chicken, which was ok. When we had finished our meal... More

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GlobeSniffer
South Africa
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

The food was not mind blowing but fair. Probably one of the better options at the Waterfront. Personally I prefer the restaurants at Thessen Island. Better quality and variety. The waiter was great. The restaurant is well positioned. Great views if you can get a table on top floor near the windows facing the heads. Book and ask for a... More

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naomi_steinberger
New York City, New York
Contributor
12 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

A wonderful place to eat with very fresh fish, magnificent views and nice ambience More

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RalfDurban
Durban, South Africa
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

I miss a nice atmosphere here, the food is ok. Service was not that great. More

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DeuxCarr
Gloucestershire
Senior Contributor
32 reviews
19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

Nice atmosphere and in a great location overlooking the water. The food was decent and the service was OK. More

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