Review The Garden Shack - Swellendam

Platter was outstanding and Paella good but a bit too much chili. Excellent service even though the Las was new and good vibes with old LM or Transkei vibes...

A hidden gems Let's start with... my husband isn't a sea food person but the man ate mussels & loved it!!! I am so impressed with the setting of the restaurant and the kindness of the staff not one moment was our glasses empty! The definition of attentiveness! Our waiter explained its only one chef and there will be a wait, mark my words WELL WORTH THE WAIT!!!! Chef never lose your passion for cooking you're a star in the ruff!!! I & my husband will definitely become a monthly regulars

We enjoyed the seafood paella. Absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is cosy and relaxed. The service was attentive and friendly. Thanks to Des, Sid, Blessing and Sharon. Your restaurant is a “must” for us each time we return to beautiful Swellendam. mk

Totally blown away - what a surprise. My wife & I both had the seafood paella. Delicious!

Unique experience that is a must-do when in Swellendam. Beach sand floors and casual dining, combined with delicious fresh seafood and sushi make it feel like you're at the coast rather than in the mountains.

Best Hake and Calamary and Chips. So fresh, tasty, crispy chips, home made chilly sauce... Fireplace warmed us up nicely. Arty place and decorations is fun... Geraldine looked after us well and Blessing's cheff skills is recommendable. Thanks Ladies.

Wow Wow Wow Perfect deck table overlooking the garden and all its beauty. The sound of seagulls and the ocean with the sand under your feet. Then the Food that is bringing everything you would expect when you read seafood platter for two. Lot's of flavour and freshly caught fish made to perfection by Sid and served by Desiree, what a team. Will definitely see us again

Raining outside..... but warm and toasty inside! Such a great experience!! Lovely people, fab Hake Curry and Chowder. Log fire and great lay back sounds all adds up to a REALLY nice evening. Sid the waiter did a brilliant job making sure we were looked after 10/10👏👏👏

After reading the promising reviews we visited The Garden Shack with the family and we had a great evening! The restaurant has a beachy vibe with a fireplace (in winter) and the minimalistic interior makes it feel like a night at the beach in Swellendam. The seafood is fresh and deliciously prepared and the owners made us feel warm and welcome. The price / quality is really good and we bought a nice plant from the nursery to take home. We would love to visit again and definitely recommend The Garden Shack to others who appreciate an authentic family restaurant!

Quick stop on our road trip for a sushi snack. Wish we ate a full meal because it was delicious and the vibe was awesome.

Brilliant food. Brilliant music. Brilliant setting. Will definitely be back. Thank you