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Cruise Cafe

Remembrance Avenue | off Waterfront Drive, Knysna 6570, South Africa
0443821693
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Ranked #19 of 67 restaurants in Knysna
Price range: $7 - $21
Cuisines: African, Asian
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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George
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

Cruise Café has a beautiful setting but we went for lunch there last year and were a little disappointed. Friends asked us if we could go for lunch there again and we went today (albeit a little reluctantly) however we had a fantastic lunch! service excellent, and all five of our party were really happy with their various lunches. I... More

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Uplands Plettenberg Bay
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12 reviews 12 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

On our weekly trip to Knysna we stopped off at the Cruise Cafe for lunch again. The weather was kind so we sat outside. We shared the mussel starter which was delicious and finished off with kingklip - Ray had the seafood curry - both were lovely and finished it off with a good bottle of Sav. Blanc. Highly recommed... More

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Cairo
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39 reviews 39 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

This place was recommended by several locals. The food is amazing, especially the fish and chips (I don't even like fish, but I couldn't resist how it looked and smelled!) I REALLY loved it!! they have an indoor area, as well as an outdoor area on the deck. The atmosphere is great, service is first class, and food is really... More

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Uplands Plettenberg Bay
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12 reviews 12 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

Winter is coming and it is time for Ray and I to escape from Bellamanga Country House for lunch at a favourite venue and yet again yesterday Ray and I had a lunch to die for and were looked after admirably by Yolandi our waitress and her Manager. We shared a mussel pot to start with and then had the... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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25 reviews 25 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Upbeat restaurant with views of the Knysna Lagoon and great food and lovely ambiance. Lovely patio seating in good weather and warm fires in cold weather. Waitrons very pleasant and friendly - dont book at same time when there is a big tour group there or you could wait for your food.

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Knysna, South Africa
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14 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

Always good food and superb outlook. Good service. Excellent capacity for large groups or parties. Pleasant staff

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Knysna, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Four of us enjoyed really good food, beautifully presented. Friendly and attentive staff. Only one small downside,my friend's food was cold when it arrived. This was attended to very quickly but it meant that three of us were eating while she waited. Overall though a very good experience and we are all looking forward to returning. Also glad to see... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Consistently one of the best on the Garden Route. Stunning views, a classy atmosphere (no drunken students) and some very good food make Cruise Cafe a must-stop in Knysna. Interesting option is to order 4 starters and pick on a variety - mussels, prawns, chicken livers all winners - and watch the boats go by with a chilled glass of... More

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Worcester, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

We went here on advice from our guesthouse however we wished we had kept on driving the food was pretty standard and quite pricey for what it was, it would definitly make a better lunch stop or for a quick drink as the location is great but the service and general food was pretty average!

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Cirencester, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

Great menu with a large variety of different tastes. Good service and a nice position overlooking the lagoon. We had excellent fish and steaks here and a sensible price. Well worth a visit.

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