East London Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in East London

April 3, 2018 Esmeralda Fenner

Discover the best restaurant in East London, South Africa including Ocean Basket Vincent Park East London, Grazia Fine Food & Wine, Shanghai Chinese Restaurant, Windmill Roadhouse, The Roxy, Cafe Neo, Toast Deli, Buccaneers, Sanook Cafe, Lavender Blue Market
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1. Ocean Basket Vincent Park East London

Avenue, East London 5214, South Africa Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Outdoor Seating Seafood, Sushi, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +27 43 726 8809
Excellent
42%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 175 reviews

Ocean Basket Vincent Park East London

Reviewed By botfam - Kidd's Beach, South Africa

Still on of our family favourite. Good service at a really nice mall, very courteous and friendly staff. The food is well prepared and a very relaxing atmosphere. Most enjoyable. Keep it up guys. Ben and family

2. Grazia Fine Food & Wine

Beach Front Road | Upper Esplanade, East London 5201, South Africa Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, International, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner HK$667 +27 43 722 2009
Excellent
56%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 550 reviews

Grazia Fine Food & Wine

Restaurant with contemporary interior, stunning sea views, outside deck, secure parking. Extensive contemporary menu.

Reviewed By Lindle M

Service was excellent and food was treat hut it was very noisy, no music - its not the right ambiance for a fine dining restaurant.Once again WE ARE NOT A FINE DINING RESTAURANT. PLEASE we serve fine food and wine. We do not pretend to be a fine dining restaurant. The definition of fine food is Good Food.

3. Shanghai Chinese Restaurant

Curry Street, East London, South Africa Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol Chinese, Japanese, Sushi, Asian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$173 - HK$683
Excellent
46%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
9%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 77 reviews

Shanghai Chinese Restaurant

Reviewed By VPVerwey - Cape Town, South Africa

We ordered sushi from the Shanghai well in advance to make sure we got the right sushi, on collection, no tuna was available, no wanton soup, the sushi was pretty much a confused mess...the only redeeming factor to the take away was that the salmon was fresh. The owner still wanted to charge for the tuna and the wanton soup which was not in the order, and then when pointed out, she asked if we really still wanted the wanton soup, when we got home and tasted the wanton soup you could tell it was just a rush job, tasteless and cold.. Terrible service, overpriced, I will not go back there.

4. Windmill Roadhouse

128 Moore Street | Quigney Beach, East London 5201, South Africa Delivery, Takeout, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Outdoor Seating, Seating Fast Food, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Brunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Late Night +27 43 722 9208
Excellent
42%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 165 reviews

Windmill Roadhouse

Reviewed By Laurene H

This is the place for real fast food with fantastic prices. I have never been disappointed with anything I have ever ordered. The food is fresh and portions are big. Real good value for money. The staff are always very friendly and helpfull. There are always specials and a good choice for the little ones.

5. The Roxy

13 Chamberlain Road | Berea, East London 5241, South Africa Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +27 43 726 2444
Excellent
48%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 69 reviews

The Roxy

Reviewed By Laura W - East London

Always love Roxy Coffee Shop.
Their venue is trendy, with original artwork and comfy Seating. It's owner managed, so one feels well taken care of. And the food is really top notch.
Their cakes are simply delicious. Their hot chocolate cake is to die for, but the best has to be their carrot cake with a huge dollop of cream cheese icing! Irresistible!

6. Cafe Neo

128 Moore Street | 5211 East London, East London 5201, South Africa Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Takeout Cafe, Bar, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Dinner, Late Night +27 43 722 4531
Excellent
29%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 129 reviews

Cafe Neo

Cafe Neo offers great meals at affordable prices including cocktails made from the finest ingredients available on the present market. We also pride ourselves on our Service,Café Neo offers you an unbeatable dining experience featuring a relaxing atmosphere with breathtaking ocean views. Enjoy a delicious breakfast or a tranquil, café-style lunch or dinner. Or if it just a relaxing sundowner.Come on in and enjoy one of our famous Cocktails. Why don’t you give us a try and tell us what you think.

Reviewed By Darryn M

We stopped by for a quick breakfast before a meeting in town.
The staff were friendly and quick to take our order of some coffees and breakfast.
The food was excellent. My eggs Benedict was great and couldn't fault it.
Coffee was good was well.
After our meeting and needing somewhere to eat lunch we went back to Cafe Neo and thoroughly enjoyed our lunch.
I had the Portuguese Steak & Chips,Rump, egg and creamy chorizo prego sauce which was one of the best rump steaks I have ever had.
Hats off to the chef and owner who clearly runs a good ship here.
We will definitely be back for burgers and more breakfasts!

7. Toast Deli

3 Frere Road | Vincent, East London 5201, South Africa Seating, Waitstaff, Takeout, Reservations, Serves Alcohol Cafe, International Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +27 43 721 3052
Excellent
35%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 42 reviews

Toast Deli

Reviewed By Cingashe M

I love Toast... always have always will - everything about Geraldine and her team says stay! I was usually impressed with speedy service and delicious yet simple food. But my friends and I have been recently talking about being charged for hot water with Lemon I am curious is the charge for the lemon, mug or water??? What is the cost of sales for this item. Perhaps I can understand with such a small bill (refer to pic) but what if you have a bill exceeding thousands... should one be charged for water???

8. Buccaneers

1 Tram Track Road Quigney | John Ballie, East London, South Africa Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Bar, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast +27 43 743 5171
Excellent
30%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 170 reviews

Buccaneers

Great food, breathtaking views, massive screens for unmatched big game atmosphere. The perfect venue for any occasion. Make your way down to Buccaneers, for good times, good food, all year round.

Reviewed By DavePen49 - Penmaenmawr, United Kingdom

Love this place, the ribs are the best you'll every have, anywhere. I don't know what they marinate them in but they're always spot-on . My wife loves the calamari, these too, are always delicious. Overlooking the ocean, great to watch the surf.

9. Sanook Cafe

11 Chamberlain Road | Berea, East London 5241, South Africa Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Italian, American, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +27 43 721 3215
Excellent
66%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 434 reviews

Sanook Cafe

Reviewed By Michelle L

We love the vibe and the food is teally good. Everything is always freshly prepared and to perfection. A nice variety on the menu. I am not really a pizza fan but i am often tempted when my family order this.

10. Lavender Blue Market

Old Gonubie Road | Beacon Bay, East London, South Africa Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +27 43 732 1172
Excellent
45%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 197 reviews

Lavender Blue Market

Reviewed By Michelle N - Jacksonville, Florida

A farmer's market, restaurant, coffee shop, and boutique all rolled into one lovely place with a delightful staff. The focus here is primarily on organic and natural produce from free range eggs to wonderful freshly baked goods. They have an herb garden to wander through, along with a large selection of jams and preserves, freshly baked organic breads, vegetables, and fruit freshly picked from nearby farms.
There's also a restaurant here with food cooked to order right in front of you, and a separate coffee shop to put a little pep in your step. They have a fresh juice bar, again, made to order right in front of you and all made with their farm fresh organic items.
And there's even a boutique offering local crafts, scarves, soaps, and other trinkets.
As wonderful as this place is, it's all made better by the jovial and helpful staff. Every person we encountered was a true delight making our visit perfect in every way!

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