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Travellers' Choice2023
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PRICE RANGE
US$3 - US$52
CUISINES
Seafood, Sushi, Asian
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
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Sponsored by: The Knysna Oyster Company

Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

1. Best Oysters EVER !!
1. Best Oysters EVER !!
"Friendly staff (Andile👍🏼) and personal attention from the manager."
sariaanweich
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2. Hidden Gem - V&A Waterfront
2. Hidden Gem - V&A Waterfront
"The Knysna Oyster Company has been a favourite of our friend group"
K5342DVdavidj
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3. Sushi, Prawns, Mussels
3. Sushi, Prawns, Mussels
"Amazing food. We tried oysters, mussels, squid and sushi and"
Maria José R
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

I’ll keep it brief. Oysters - amazing Prawns - amazing Wine - amazing Ambiance - amazing All in all - don’t bother to eat anywhere else. Will definitely return

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 April 2023

Amazing food. We tried oysters, mussels, squid and sushi and everything was really good. One of teh best restaurants in Cape Town for me. Great service also.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We ate here several times during our stay in Cape Town. The staff really made this restaurant a great place to eat, very friendly and attentive. Food is lovely, really fresh fish dishes, sushi and oyster etc. Great beers and wines in really nice location...Give it a go!!!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Excellent service and superb food!! Andie provided that personnel touch that you rarely see in restaurant service. He always had a smile and a good word to make this a great dining experience!!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 6 October 2023 via mobile

We spent an amazing evening in this place with fresh oysters, nice wine and tasty sushi. The service was quick and hospitable, and the food really good. Highly recommend for the oyster fans

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 22 September 2023

Exspecialli good seafood and sushi! The new location is with nice garden in front of waterfront. One of my lovely places in CT!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 12 September 2023 via mobile

It was a blast 💥 one of the best food we enjoyed in South Africa! Great service, great wines - Amazing! Thank you for this experience 🫶🇿🇦

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 6 September 2023 via mobile

Great Food, we had the King Klib , unbeleavable taste. Freedom, our waiter did a great job and knew what we need before we asked for it. We come back for sure!!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 20 July 2023

We were received very well. We ordered coffee and tea. My cup received wa dirty and had lipstick traces still on it. We waited very long for our food. Hake and chipa, salt and pepper calamari with rice. Hake was over cooked. Calamari was deep...fried but so oily . It tasted like old oil from a few months ago. Savoury rice had no flavour. Overall service very very bad. I do not recommend this place.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 23 May 2023

Food was good but a little disappointed in the service. We had booked in advance however the table was not ready until 10 mins after the time so we waited outside in the cold. The ambience is good but may be a better place in...the summer.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 30 April 2023

Here with a group. A couple of friends had oysters which they said were very good. Our fish was a tad dry/over-cooked, but not to the point of being bad. Could be due to the place being packed with noisy patrons. Service good.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 6 April 2023

Did take away and when based in the food market either ordered oysters take away or visited the food market, rating 10/10. They have since moved and today i ordered salmon roses, and asked twice did you include soy sauce and chopsticks, get home, no...soy sauce no chop sticks.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 28 March 2023

Wonderful evening, with great oysters, wine, and a wonderful waiter, Kenya! Lovely to sit outside. Highly recommended!

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 28 March 2023 via mobile

Nice spot for an easy going evening dinner around seafood. We enjoyed the oysters and the sea food platter. The service was friendly and quick. Would come back and recommend

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 23 March 2023

I had such a wonderful dinner here with my family, we had to return again! Kenya was so kind and considerate, and always made sure we were well taken care of. Best service I've ever had, anywhere. Thank you, Kenya!

Date of visit: March 2023
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The Knysna Oyster Company is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4