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George Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in George
Discover the best restaurant in George, South Africa including Travel Bugs Garden Restaurant, Old Townhouse Restaurant, La Capannina, Cafe Serefe, Meade Cafe, Dutton's Cove Restaurant, Lauren's, Imonelli, Bayleaf Cafe, La Cantina
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1. Travel Bugs Garden Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
Travel Bugs - your local eatery and garden cafe is the best kept secret on the Garden Route All our food is freshly prepared, our service attentive and the atmosphere peaceful and relaxing. Our salads have created their own reputation; we bake our own whole wheat and white bread; and our menu is full of surprises. The beautiful garden with its Fountains and running water create a peaceful eating experience in the heart of George. On Saturday mornings we are available for small functions such as baby showers, birthdays and kitchen teas. To inspire your next travel holiday, we stock a full range of Lonely Planet Travel Books and maps. Travel Bugs is on the Garden Route Culinary Awards list of top 20 restaurants and is also recognised as a culinary legend, their highest award.
Reviewed By 795rayc - Benoni, South Africa
This coffee shop is always busy, yet a very peaceful setting. Very nice food always freshly made and very well priced, not to mention the friendly service. The coffee shop is in town with ample secured parking. The best item on the menu must be the Curried Mango, avo and chicken open Sandwich. Enjoy!
2. Old Townhouse Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 376 reviews
Open for lunch Mondays to Fridays from 12:00 to 14:30 and Open for Dinner Mondays to Saturdays from 18:00 till late.
Reviewed By DudleyFeebish - Cape Town Central, South Africa
Now I don't get to George that often, so I'm unfamiliar with the restaurants. The Old Townhouse looked like one of those restaurants that have been around for years and has witnessed many rowdy dinner parties. Given the rather dated "look and feel" of the place, I was a little apprehensive about what to expect in the food department.
Well, as the old cliche goes, never judge a book by its cover. It was terrific! My salad to start was great. I had the fillet with a pepper sauce with potatoes and veg. Simple,beautifully plated and delicious. I ended off with the good old Frangelica Dom Pedro. My companion had the line fish and loved it.The service was impeccable and the owner/manager checked to see if we were all happy. Definitely worth a visit.
3. La Capannina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 443 reviews
La Capannina restaurant is a welcoming venue designed with a homely and yet vibrant atmosphere. Our cuisine is primarily Mediterranean style including selected South African delicacies. For the Wine Connoisseur, we have an extensive wine list with regular additions of new and exciting varietals.
Reviewed By Frans H - The Hague, The Netherlands
We had dinner here by recommandations from our guesthouse Heriot Manor. Unfortunately we already did the local beer tasting at Robertson, so our appetite was limited. It was a lovely evening, we sat on the Terrace, were served by very attentive waiters and enjoyed the...MoreHI Frans! Thank you for your kind words and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
4. Cafe Serefe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Although Turkish elements are still present in the foods and ambience, the emphasis moved to serving outstanding South African cuisine at the most affordable prices.
Reviewed By 8joan - Sedgefield, South Africa
We were two couples who enjoyed a lovely lunch and great excellent service. Seating was well selected, we could converse properly all the time!
5. Meade Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 87 reviews
Awarded Best New Kid on the Block 2011, Meade Café is establishing itself as the place to dine in George. Set in a newly renovated 18th century Townhouse in the heart of George with the added bonus of a tranquil courtyard garden, Meade Café offers diners the best coffee, excellent food and service to match. Think all day breakfasts, a delectable lunchtime harvest table and a frequently changing evening menu that reflects the best of farm fresh, locally sourced produce. Come and experience the Meade Magic for yourself…
Reviewed By Janfourie - Knysna
we had a veru nice lunch at meade cafe .the service was good and the burger was excellent so was the calamari and sandwichesDear Jan Thank you for the kind words. Always so good to get such positive feed back. I'll make sure the staff shares in this. Regards Isabel
6. Dutton's Cove Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 237 reviews
Dramatically situated, overlooking a sweep of pristine beach and rocky outcrops, Duttons Cove offers unparalled privacy and tranquility. The Terrace areas extend from the restaurant and bar, offering magnificent views and sunsets over the bay.
Reviewed By 822Carol - Franschhoek, South Africa
Dutton's Cover restaurant needs a new chef urgently!
Chicken schnitzel arrived burnt, dry, rubbery and stringy. Cheese sauce was a paste not a sauce.
Nice setting though and staff pleasant, although too embarrassed to receive payment in person, our waiter sent someone else to present the bill.
I would suggest ordering drinks only and move on for a meal elsewhere...
7. Lauren's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 332 reviews
Reviewed By Bellie07
Lauren's is an amazing Restaurant, we absolutely love going there. With all the time friendly service and exceptional food, it feels like home. And knowing Lauren is there to greet you and hear what is news and make sure all is 100% is welcoming, because then everything runs smoothly. Thank you Lauren your place is outstanding.
8. Imonelli
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Authentic Italian trattoria styled restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinners. Authentic Italian trained chef makes tradition Italian cuisine like mamma does. Come try our Spaghetti Bolognese, beef Lasagna, Spinach and ricotta cannelloni which are all traditional dishes that will have you coming back for more... Our thin based pizza's are also a must. Our Deli is stocked with imported items to tempt you which are all used in our menu... We make fresh homemade ravioli which can be pre ordered for that special occasion
Reviewed By Ecowoman - Vancouver
Reviews were great, but severely disappointed in our lunch. The only wine by the glass was plonk, and they were out of mozzarella. We ordered the lasagna and spaghetti carbonara. The former was a good size, but tasted canned, the pasta so soft you couldn't taste it at all. The carbonara was chalky and the sauce too thick. Maybe it was an off day?
9. Bayleaf Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 352 reviews
Reviewed By CojonesUK - London, United Kingdom
No accident that this is at the top of the George lists, a superior experience in every way, from the eclectic decor and discreet but professional service to the high standards of every course delivered. Breakfast offered more variety than necessary and was a delight, we returned for tea and snacks and the cakes were exceptional; it is clear that no corners are cut in terms of freshness of ingredients or focus on flavour. You could return innumerable times and I would confidently predict the maintenance of the high standards, with prices that are low enough to ensure you feel satisfied as well as spoiled. Whilst not the easiest to find for a newcomer to George, this is a compulsory visit and one that will ensure a return trip.
10. La Cantina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
La Cantina provides the perfect setting for relaxed family dining. With its traditional Italian menu, La Cantina treats guests to an authentic Mediterranean culinary experience ranging from homemade pastas to succulent steaks. The warm, inviting atmosphere is not limited to the evening meal - La Cantina serves a buffet breakfast daily and a Sunday buffet lunch.
Reviewed By Jez07 - Kenilworth, United Kingdom
Buffet breakfast was good every day but we went for dinner as four people at 7 PM. Having shared a couple of cold starters we had to wait 2 hours before our main courses of 2 steaks and 2 pasta dishes arrived - appalling. We after waiting over an hour we asked several times for somebody to check our order. Having told them how long we had waited nobody cam to apologise which we would have expected.All together bad service and the badly handled.
