What a lovely place to eat at when in Knysna. My husband and I visited them twice while honeymooning. Romantic, amazing, friendly and service, and probably the best sushi we have ever had (we have had sushi in every place we visit). Thank you Drydock! We will most definitely be back someday.
Excellent service. The food is pricy but definitely worth it. Had a great experience and will surely recommend to friends and family.
We had a sushi platter which was delicious. The vibe was awesome with excellent live music. Highly recommended!
My wife and I try and go there every Friday. Excellent food, excellent service and excellently situated. Definitely recommend to family and friends visiting Knysna.
We didn't wait long considering we didn't book. The food was divine. From seafood to steak as we eat different types. Our waiter took good care of us. We had dessert which was awesome. Brownie in a cup. We will be in Knysna in March, we sure gonna dine there again.
Went there for Mom’s 60th birthday. They treated her like royalty. Lennox is a fantastic waiter, he organized the entire staff to sing happy birthday to our mother. Best calamari ever and great steaks �
Lasheigh Nicole O'Ehley
+5
My husband and I had an absolutely amazing experience at Drydock. The food is lovely, staff is friendly and cocktails are to die for. The views are stunning, was the perfect honeymoon dinner date location for us.
We had the best waiter in the entire restaurant, and he was a trainee!!! Superb service from him, thank you! The food was great, but the sushi wasn’t the best. Constructive criticism here, less rice, more fish 😊
The Patagonian Squid was superb, so was the fish and chips, half baby chicken peri peri was succulent and tasty! We will be back to try the sushi again and other items on your menu before we head back to Joburg!
Out with a group of friends scouting for a restaurant able to accommodate us during load-shedding. Drydock was there for us, and nothing on the menu was restricted as a result. Regardless, their food was very good, and perfect portions. Staff very friendly even with a large group. Will definitely recommend to others who are visiting the area.
Patagonian Squid Tubes - an amazing dish that I ordered (flavour profile was amazing). Combine that with the great view, gives you a very relaxed and enjoyable lunch experience.
Amazing Oysters and outstanding Platter. Service was timely and friendly. Everything was fresh. Left there happy and full. Recommend this spot
Stopped off for dessert and coffee. Apple crumble tasty and well presented. Friendly staff who were not intrusive. Enjoyable and out of miserable weather with radiant heaters making up for some drafts coming through the canvas walls
This restaurant has just about everything you would expect from a 6-star establishment. From the moment you enter the restaurant until you finished your meal, you are sure to be treated like their VIP guest. Keep up the amayonaising work.
Jenni From The Block
+3.5
We took a chance and popped in around 9.30 ish on New Year’s Eve. They found a table for 2 upstairs and we were so glad they did!
Our waiter was friendly and fun and efficient. We started with cocktails and the strawberry daiquiri was fabulous, full of fresh strawberries.
We tried a selection of sushi and I can recommend the Tiger Platter as well as the tempura prawns.
Lovely food, fab service and a lively vibe made it a hit for us.
They had a great oyster and beer special, loved that. Food was average, calamari’s were a bit over spiced. The value for money was on the lower end. Service was good. View is great! Overall not bad restaurant. If you are counting pennies go to ocean basket instead
Had a very pleasant dinner here. Biggest plus is the setting. Fantastic views over the lagoon from the top deck. Calamari was crispy fried and juicy. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.
Sushi was decent , not too much rice which is what I expected for half price sushi , so pleasantly surprised.
Service was very good , pleasant atmosphere
Great food, excellent service from our waiter Stefan. Nice view overlooking the waterfront. What a great place for our last meal in Knysna...
What a romantic little spot!
We enjoyed dinner overlooking the dock by candlelight whilst the cosy fire burned away in the back ground.
Of course being by the coast we only had 1 thing in mind- seafood! And it didn't disappoint.
We began with the oysters, they were fresh and prepared really well, I personally don't love it when oysters are really wet and still full of water when they come out, these guys had it spot on.
Big juicy mussels in a white wine sauce to start followed by what might be the most tender hake I've ever had, it literally fell apart and was seasoned beautifully!
Then dessert we had the kaluha chocolate mousse.
Oh em gee! What an indulgence, but a good one.
Neither of us could manage more than half but we enjoyed every bit of it!
Great view, great wine, delicious oysters. A bit on the pricey side, but I suppose that is what they can charge tourists who want to see the water and eat oysters.
Marentia Van Kasterop
+3.5
The Drydock surprised us!
They do not have a lot of vegetarian options but the roulade was great and even enough for two to share.
The chocolate springrolls were also quite good.
The food was well prepared and nicely presented and the service was above average.
Nothing really to complain about here. 😄😄
The place has great view and we liked the food. The four of us ordered pork rubs, Sushi, Malaya lamb curry and Peri peri chicken. The food was good.
Came for the half price sushi special as the other items on the menu are far too overpriced! Sushi was good but the pieces were abit on the small side. For dessert we ordered the vanilla creme brule and a apple strudel type thing. Very tasty but unfortunately very expensive.
Stunning views, all 4 meals were excellent especially the baby cob which was the daily catch. Our waiter was knowledgeable and very friendly
We had the burger special here on a Wednesday afternoon and everything was superb,service,food and view. The chippies that come with the Drydock burger was amazing, very fresh and crispy. We will definitely be back.
A great spot for lunch, the view is absolutely breathtaking! The food and service was very impressive! Definitely worth a visit if in the area:)
Went for lunch and everything was lovely...the view..spectacular!!!
My partner had oyster to start...he loves them...not for me...he had hake and chips for main and i had the seafood pasta...all was beautiful cooked and presented and tasted sublime.
Definitely will be going back once we move there.
Great restaurant overlooking the marina. Good selection of seafood, meat and sushi. Slightly more on the pricey side but worth the money. Good selection of beers on tap. We (2 people) were able to walk in and get a table on a Sunday evening in off season even though the place seemed busy.
Food was good, portions a tad on the small side, but bear in mind it is a "upmarket" establishment. Had better and had worse but definitely on my short list of favourites. Went there on recommendation of a friend who lives in Herold Bay. Can recommend them for anyone passing through or on holiday here. Oh and rather make a reservation, I am travelling on my own and almost did not get a table and this was out of season on a Thursday evening.
We wanted to go have lunch in Knysna and were looking for some seafood options. We ordered the seafood platter for 4 and some local wine. Everything about the experience was incredible . Some of the best seafood platters you will find. A must if you are looking for some great seafood in Knysna!
What an experience. They were very busy and booked and still managed to give us a table. The drinks were delicious and not watered down. The decor is tasteful and stylish with a beautiful view over the harbour. But the food! Deliciois does not describe it. The ratatouille and polenta were first class, the Kingklip was fresh and phenomenal. Even as busy as they were, the service was friendly and attentive. The manager even stopped by for a chat about my partner's tattoos. I'd come back to Knysna all the way from GP just to have dinner at Drysock again.
The food was good not the best in Plettenberg the fries was oily and soggy and calamari little bit chewy
but the view was amazing with the sunset
If you're looking for a memorable dining experience in Knysna, DryDock Food Co. is the place to be. Located right by the waterfront, this restaurant offers not just a meal but a captivating atmosphere.
The friendly service we received added a special touch to our evening. Our waiter was not only knowledgeable but genuinely warm and attentive.
As for the food, I opted for the seafood platter and was blown away. Fresh, perfectly cooked seafood made each bite a delight. The presentation was impeccable, adding to the overall experience.
DryDock Food Co. is a hidden treasure in Knysna. Whether you're a local or just passing through, it's a must-visit. With its stunning waterfront location, exceptional service, and mouthwatering seafood, it's an experience you won't forget. I highly recommend it.
Brandon and his team are exceptional! I have a shellfish allergy and they were so caring and careful. The pizza was delicious and a great portion size. Others in our group had delicious steak and the catch of the day. All plates were beautifully laid out. The crème brûlée is the best!!!
Good food and a nice vibe by the waterfront. Service is beyond exceptional - every single staff is so friendly, helpful and attentive to their guests. Would go again for sure
Excellent food and great service. Went early so no reservation required. Table overlooking Marina, very pretty and relaxing. I've never had oysters but decided to try them, absolutely delicious. Husband had seared tuna salad, also delicious. Followed by (me) Catch of day with fresh mixed veg and rice, ( husband, Calamari, prawns, chips). 1 bottle of Rose, 1 carafe of Leopards Leap and I Tia Maria. Total, £55.00. Amazing, couldn't fault anything and have booked for tomorrow night.
We loved stopping at this beautiful restaurant in Knysna. We were looking for fresh, great seafood & oysters, and Drydock delivered that and more! The atmosphere is beautiful, and even though there was a queue, it moved very fast to accommodate those waiting.
Brendon, the manager, is so kind and helpful. He made sure we were doing well the entire time & he had great wine suggestions.
We loved the sushi, Rockefeller oysters, prawns, seafood curry, and hake. You can’t go wrong with this restaurant— very great!!
We had a delicious dinner here. The steaks and veggies were cooked to perfection.
Our waitress, Zama was one of the best servers I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. All the wait staff were very well groomed and manicured, and very professional.
The location was amazing and our dinner here was the best we had on our holiday. We will be back for sure!
Love this restaurant! Right on the Knysna harbour with a view of all the boats and marina so the location is unbeatable. Incredibly impressed with the quick well trained servers. Even though our server was new she was so attentive and friendly. All the food portions were so large and delicious. The prawns with the butter sauce are a true star and is a must order item. Came out incredibly quickly from the kitchen. We loved it so much we came back with friends the next night!
Tip: reserve early or chance having to wait in line for a table. Since I was staying at the Protea, I emailed and they were so accommodating.
Pro-tips:
- Prokard Explorer member restaurant so they will give you a discount depending on the number of guests eating with you (up to 50%)
- corkage: they will allow you to bring your own nice wine to enjoy and charge a small corkage
While you're waiting to board a cruise on your vacation, this is one of the best places to dine
Very very good restaurant with fantastic view on the harbour. Tables inside and outside available, although the outside ones could get more cosy lights around. Otherwise you won't see the great arrangement on your plate ;)
Definitely the best calamari tubes salad I have ever had!
Excellent food, excellent service and friendly staff. The setting was amazing, good delicious and the ambiance was great. Stunning Harbour views to enjoy while digging in to the oyster experience and fresh seafood 🐠. We had ample staff around us to assist us and even managers were always checking in and ready to take pics where needed 😊😎. Lovely spot and a must do when in Knysna 👌👌👌
Excellent calamari, best Dark Chocolate Brownie in Knysna! Very friendly staff. Beautiful views. Love the new upstairs dining area revamp. I can't wait to enjoy a fireside meal in winter!
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