The best After-hours in Knysna | Sluurpy updated in April

Cafe Mario

85/100 (5241 ratings)

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"The pizza is second to none!!! I would recommend anything off the pizza menu - all of it is incredibly tasty! The coffee is also really great. The..."

Hannah Abdoll

"A really lovely experience here.The restaurant space is enough to give you that homely feeling. I sat in a corner, by the window. Snugged..."

Mpho Mogale

"Best pizza in Knysna, friendly staff and cosy atmosphere. Their pizzas are always juicy with enough cheese. Be sure to book before your..."

Lize

"Perfect place for a breakfast alongside the water. All components of the breakfast was cooked exactly as requested and we also did not had to wait..."

Johannes

"Lovely place ..nice staff.. good vegetarian options and great taste..We were turned away the earlier day as we did not have reservation....."

Satkaj

"Great setting with good service and beautiful food made with love. Very cosy. Would certainly go back again and again. Most..."

Helen Rossouw

"Pizza???Huge it wasLike 4 people can have a heartbeat mean. Also it was delicious and had an amazing flavour of cheese I will..."

Avneet Kohli

"A nice cozy coffee shop in the heart of Knysna waterfront. The place was full of people and it tends to be quite noisy but the service received was..."

'Alessandro Cernuschi

"The waterfront in Knysna is where you find the hub of Restaurants, and Cafe Mario was my favorite.They serve delicious pizzas and garlic..."

Pratik Goel

"Really loved the vibe and atmosphere! The Pizza and drink was good , only thing That was a downer was they didn’t have Dom Pedro’s . Other..."

Julanie J Kok

"Delicious pizza, great view, friendly waitress! The only flaw I can comment on is the wait for our pizzas which was a tad too long & we even joked..."

Megz Mackintosh

"This is our go-to place in Knysna for tasty simple food. The food is tasty, the atmosphere is friendly and the owner can always be seen somewhere..."

Elizna Fourie

"Caffe Mario is the most popular restaurant in Knysna Quays on the waterfront. When we visited them last evening, the restaurant was packed with..."

Megsblogged

"After reading the reviews, I decided getting pizzas to go would be the way to go. We weren't disappointed! 5 people, 5 different pizza's and 5 happy..."

Redarmyrecruiting

"Delicious pasta! Wonderful vibe and really great service. I quite enjoyed the Italian theme and the warm lighting. The huge portions are so worth the..."

Nastasjia-Leigh Pillay

"Fantastic experience from start to finish. The ambience was warm and felt like an authentic Italian restaurant. The food was perfect, and the service..."

16341317r

"Just stopped by for some cake and tea. Beautiful place with Italian style decor. Try coming on a sunny day and enjoy sitting outside by the river...."

Heinri Van Zyl

"Trendy small restaurant , great service , pizza was very good , fair size , when sharing salad and pizza they brought pizza and salad already shared..."

Russel Roth

"Really tasty food at a reasonable price . Restaurant very busy on a week night so that speaks for itself of the good quality food wine and service,..."

Michelle Elliott

"This quaint cafe was walking distance from our hotel , Boy Oh Boy , it did not disappoint. It's authenticity makes you feel at home like you're in..."

Azrah Kadwa

"Nice little lively joint in the happening part of Knysna. We went there since they happen to have a decent selection of vegetarian dishes. The food..."

Subramanian

"Fundi was our waiter this year. Please ask for her when you are waiting to be seated. Fundi means intelligence. And was she a pleasant, positive and..."

Kari-Mari

"Really awesome. Grennaro (Mario's dad) managed to squeeze us in at the very last minute after a really bad experience upstairs at O Pescador. His..."

Justin Asher

"This now was a good place to go to. We were shocked as we couldn't even get a table we waited and waited and finally something came up. We had our..."

Abdullah Mahamed

"I think it's a great place to hangout, especially on rainy days. Warm atmosphere, professional staff. The service was a bit slow, however the..."

Chelsea Natalie Le Roux

"Cafe Mario is a beautiful little restaurant overlooking the water at the waterfront in Knysna, with a great vibe and quaint feel to it. The menu is..."

James Marsh

"The best pizza I've had outside of Cape Town . Amazing owner, lovely friendly staff. True Italian atmosphere and food. Would definitely recommend..."

Chelsey Kayla Matthys

"Caffe Mario is brilliantly situated to catch the sun at on a chilly winters morning. The pizza with Buffalo Mozzarella is really good. Just..."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"Am visiting Knysna with family. Over the last 2 days we had a lunch and breakfast at Caffe Mario. Have to admit they are the most hospitable hosts...."

Rallid73

"Food was so good and very well priced ! Delicious cappuccinos and the trammezinis are just delicious. Paintings are fantastic ! Service is only..."

Jean Baard

"Nice italian place overlooking waterfront and near the Quays. Not a bfast place of course but decent selectio. The Super mario is filling and will..."

Kudzai Maeresa

"Wine by the glass selection was poor. Service good, food - one great dish (chicken livers)- one okay (melanzane parmigiano)- really nice vibe and..."

Janice Scheckter

"Brilliant desserts and the tiramisu that they serve can definitely not be missed if you are visiting knysna. The margarita pizza is also worth..."

Vasundhara Sikaria

"I ate breakfast at Caffe Mario's not long ago and again recently, to meet a local friend who swears by it and have some of their great thin base..."

Lauras World

"Came here years ago and was in Knysna again and just had to come back. Supper was gorgeous. I devoured a baked pasta dish that I even enjoyed the..."

Cait McWilliams

"Fantastic dinner at Marios in Knysna. Feels just like home-cooked Italian with a South African twist. Great setting on the knysna Waterfront -..."

Ryan Goodman

"By far the best restaurant in Knysna! We make sure to go each time we visit! Only small 'problem' is that you need to book WAY in advance if you hope..."

Kirsty Metcalf

"Quaint little italian place with a very nice atmosphere. Friendly staff and really good food, with good service. I will go again. Very nice pasta and..."

Arno Van Staden

"We had a team dinner here for the Big 5 Sports Challenge and we absolutely loved the pizzas, wine and cake we had. Our waitress was fantastic and..."

Emilie Van Baalen

"Delicious food (try the veal dishes) with large portions and competitive prices. Warm atmosphere with helpful staff. This venue is immune to..."

Ulwin Hoffmann

"It's certainly one of the better restaurants in Knysna.One can either sit inside or outside and it has a nice ambience.I find the food..."

Martini

"Best pizza in Knysna. The restaurant has a lovely ambiance as well, but not over the top and child friendly. Everyone really enjoyed their meals...."

Andrea P. Diaz

"Lovely restaurant, great decor and vibe. We order focaccia and a pasta each. They did forget the focaccia and the food did take a while to arrive,..."

M B

"Caffe Mario will always be my go-to recommendation for a spectacular dinner in Knysna. Italian food, prepared with special care and attention. a..."

Hendre Visagie

"Very tasty food, incredibly attentive staff and thoughtful atmosphere. A new favorite and must visit in Knysna especially if you are looking for..."

Stevie Hoesel

"I had a wonderful evening at Mario's. Everything was perfect, staff, food and atmosphere. Very friendly waiters! Best pizza ever! Will..."

Heidi Smit

"Very happy we decided to eat here. The smells coming from the food around us was so delicious and we were not disappointed when we got our pizza,..."

Veronica Noakes

"Great food and friendly service. Best kingclip I've ever had. So good, we went back the next..."

Lee-Ann Smeed

"Wonderful service! We called in our order in advance. They waited for us at the door and as soon as they saw us they started taking our food to the..."

Duhne Liebenberg

"Brilliant gem of a place. Great Italian..."

Kevin Dabinett

"Cafe Mario's is consistently good, with very friendly staff along with a relaxed and informal atmosphere. They have been making great tasting Italian..."

Richard Kopman (RSK London)

"We had a great experience at Café Mario. Staff were exceptional and we had the best customer service. Food was prepared with organic ingredients and..."

Jan-Harm Steenkamp

"Another wonderful experience at Mario's. Loved your pasta dishes. Great atmosphere and a high 🙌 to our host Patrick.....you are a..."

Reynier Kapp

"Absolutely fantastic! We made sure we tested all the food pizza ,pasta,peppery veal and waffles! Food was well prepared, with lots of flavours..."

Jurilee Du Toit

"The food and atmosphere is wonderful. The waiters are full off life and are enjoying what they are doing. It is such a refreshing difference to the..."

Pierre Rossouw

"If you like pizza or pasta then this restaurant for..."

SoS Traveler

"This was a really great Italian restaurant! The food and atmosphere where great. Worth making a booking - we went on a Monday and it was very busy...."

Kate Allen

"This is one of the best spots for really good Italian food,I highly recommend their Pizza's and their ice coffees,best in town. My favourite Pizza..."

Average Gamer

"Stumbled across this little place looking for a late afternoon lunch with an outside area. Tucked away off the main road (yet very easy to find) is a..."

Laralee Aldridge

"Great food and friendly staff. The thin crust pizzas were fantastic and well topped without being soggy. They had such a vast variety of vegetarian..."

Vivek Rendall

"A lovely little Cafè situated near the Quay’s in Knysna. It is constantly buzzing with happy customers as well as upbeat energetic waiters..."

Jessie Watson

The Drydock Food Co

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"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..."

Lenke Kruis

"Excellent service. The food is pricy but definitely worth it. Had a great experience and will surely recommend to friends and..."

Ancia Schlemmert

"We had a sushi platter which was delicious. The vibe was awesome with excellent live music. Highly..."

Brenda Wild

"My wife and I try and go there every Friday. Excellent food, excellent service and excellently situated. Definitely recommend to family and friends..."

Denzil Bush

"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..."

Ciky Licky

"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..."

Sue Theron

"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..."

Lasheigh Nicole O'Ehley

"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..."

Bradley Ainge

"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..."

Kurt Erasmus

"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..."

Johannes

"Amazing Oysters and outstanding Platter. Service was timely and friendly. Everything was fresh. Left there happy and full. Recommend this spot..."

Jonathan Thomas

"Stopped off for dessert and coffee. Apple crumble tasty and well presented. Friendly staff who were not intrusive. Enjoyable and out of miserable..."

Daniel Martinho

"This restaurant has just about everything you would expect from a 6-star establishment. From the moment you enter the restaurant until you finished..."

Chad Flores

"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..."

Jenni From The Block

"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..."

Erica Geldenhuys

"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...."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"Sushi was decent , not too much rice which is what I expected for half price sushi , so pleasantly surprised.Service was very good , pleasant..."

Russel Roth

"Great food, excellent service from our waiter Stefan. Nice view overlooking the waterfront. What a great place for our last meal in Knysna......"

Dew Krog

"What a romantic little spot! We enjoyed dinner overlooking the dock by candlelight whilst the cosy fire burned away in the back ground.Of..."

Sheryll

"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..."

Zoe Hawkins

"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...."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"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...."

Chetan Mathur

"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..."

Tiara Jorissen

"Stunning views, all 4 meals were excellent especially the baby cob which was the daily catch. Our waiter was knowledgeable and very..."

Leslie Pieters

"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..."

Pietie Vermaak

"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:)..."

Cayo Davids

"Went for lunch and everything was lovely...the view..spectacular!!!My partner had oyster to start...he loves them...not for me...he had..."

Brutal Pixie

"Great restaurant overlooking the marina. Good selection of seafood, meat and sushi. Slightly more on the pricey side but worth the money. Good..."

Katie K

"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..."

aka Pieta

"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..."

Bernard Yeo

"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..."

M B

"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..."

Food Expertq8

"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..."

Get it from Guide

"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..."

Valeri White

"Good food and a nice vibe by the waterfront. Service is beyond exceptional - every single staff is so friendly, helpful and attentive to their..."

Abheshek Kothary

"Excellent food and great service. Went early so no reservation required. Table overlooking Marina, very pretty and relaxing. I've never had oysters..."

Sue Lindsay

"We loved stopping at this beautiful restaurant in Knysna. We were looking for fresh, great seafood & oysters, and Drydock delivered that and more!..."

Leah Gwin Hoefling

"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..."

Charie Botha

"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..."

Jasmine Wong

"While you're waiting to board a cruise on your vacation, this is one of the best places to..."

Vuyani Smama

"Very very good restaurant with fantastic view on the harbour. Tables inside and outside available, although the outside ones could get more cosy..."

Tina Kirchner

"Excellent food, excellent service and friendly staff. The setting was amazing, good delicious and the ambiance was great. Stunning Harbour views to..."

Nevin Thebus

"Excellent calamari, best Dark Chocolate Brownie in Knysna! Very friendly staff. Beautiful views. Love the new upstairs dining area revamp. I can't..."

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