
Garden Route Restaurants Events & News
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Beach Weddings & Function Hire: Open-Fire Seafood Feasts for up to 500 Guests at De Vette Mossel Grootbrak
Summary: De Vette Mossel Grootbrak on Souwesia Beach near Great Brak River in the Garden Route is a distinctive venue for weddings, year-end functions, team-building events, corporate gatherings and special celebrations. Guests can enjoy a relaxed West Coast atmosphere, a 7-course, 13-dish rolling seafood buffet and dishes prepared over open fires. Why choose De Vette […] More
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All-You-Can-Eat Prawns and a Heritage Day Seafood Buffet at De Vette Mossel Grootbrak
Summary: De Vette Mossel Grootbrak on Souwesia Beach near Great Brak River celebrates Heritage Day on Thursday, 24 September 2026 from 12:00 with a rolling seafood buffet featuring all-you-can-eat prawns. Prices are R440 for adults, R390 for pensioners, R310 for high school learners, R180 for primary school learners and R70 for preschoolers, with a full seafood […] More
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Heritage Day Lunch Garden Route 2026
Summary: A Heritage Day lunch in the Garden Route is a chance to celebrate South African culture and cuisine while enjoying one of the country’s most scenic regions. On 24 September, restaurants and hotels across destinations including Mossel Bay, George, Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay may offer special menus and dining experiences. From traditional South […] More
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60-minute Massage & 60-minute Knysna Heads Cruise at The Turbine Spa
Summary: The Turbine Spa in Knysna is offering an exclusive September Waves of Wellness package for spa loyalty card holders, combining a 60-minute Rolling Tides Massage with a 60-minute cruise to the Knysna Heads for R1,450 for two people. Bookings are essential, with the cruise offered in partnership with The Water Club and subject to availability. […] More
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Seven Days of Spring Specials at The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa in Knysna, from R65
Summary: The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa in Knysna is serving up a lineup of September 2026 spring specials for Garden Route locals, with weekly food and drinks deals at Island Café and The Gastro Pub. Highlights include a R65 Monday breakfast, R70 Tuesday flatbreads, R190 Thursday fish curry, R185 Sunday sirloin, half-price drinks on Friday […] More
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Half-price drinks every day from 17:00 to 19:00 at The Gastro Pub in Thesen Islands
Summary: The Gastro Pub on Thesen Islands in Knysna offers daily Happy Hour with half-price on all drinks, excluding cocktails, from 17:00 to 19:00. The local Garden Route special is available for walk-ins only, on a first come, first served basis. Guests can find The Gastro Pub at TH36 Sawtooth Lane and contact the venue on […] More
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International Coffee Day brings free coffee with breakfast to The Sanctuary in Plettenberg Bay
Summary: The Sanctuary at Plett Quarter Hotel in Plettenberg Bay is celebrating International Coffee Day on Thursday, 1 October 2026, with a complimentary filter coffee, cappuccino or flat white when any breakfast from the menu is ordered. The coffee is free with breakfast, giving locals and Garden Route residents a good reason to make the morning […] More
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R95 spritzers and longer Plett sunsets make The Sanctuary Plett Quarter Hotel a local spring favourite
Summary: Plett Quarter Hotel in Plettenberg Bay is offering its Sky Bar Spritzer Spring Special from 1 September to 31 October 2026. Locals and Garden Route residents can enjoy a wide selection of refreshing spritzers for R95 each, creating an easy option for long afternoons, golden hour and longer sunsets over Plett. Plettenberg Bay locals already […] More
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Chargrilled Rib Specials makes The Sanctuary a Heritage Day local favourite
Summary: The Sanctuary at Plett Quarter Hotel in Plettenberg Bay is celebrating Heritage Day on Thursday, 24 September 2026 with 20% off Chargrilled Ribs, Hand-Cut Chips & Fresh Coleslaw. For locals and nearby Garden Route residents, it is an easy reason to make a plan, gather the people and enjoy a proudly South African plate on […] More
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Give World Tourism Day a local twist with Seafood & Wine Special at The Sanctuary
Summary: The Sanctuary at Plett Quarter Hotel in Plettenberg Bay is celebrating World Tourism Day on Sunday, 27 September 2026, with a coastal-inspired food and wine pairing. The R295 special includes Huckleberry’s pan-fried linefish served with a glass of Warwick First Lady Unwooded Chardonnay, bringing a little coastline and winelands character together for Garden Route locals. […] More
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Celebrate World Vegetarian Day with R200 vegan bowl and bubbles at The Sanctuary Plett Quarter Hotel
Summary: The Sanctuary at Plett Quarter Hotel in Plettenberg Bay is celebrating World Vegetarian Day on Thursday, 1 October 2026, with a plant-based special for Garden Route locals. Lisa’s Vegan Bowl is paired with a glass of non-alcoholic bubbles for R200, giving locals and nearby residents a simple reason to make a meal of the occasion. For […] More
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Painted Wolf Wines meet five Courses for a Heritage Day Night at The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa
Summary: The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa is hosting a Painted Wolf Wines for Conservation food and wine pairing on 24 September 2026 at 18:30. Priced at R695 per person, excluding gratuity, the evening includes a welcome rosé, four paired courses and dessert. Bookings are essential, with smart casual dress requested. For Garden Route locals looking […] More
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Taste five Wildekrans Wines over Dinner at The Turbine in Knysna
Summary: Garden Route food and wine lovers can head to The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa in Knysna on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 18:30 for a Wildekrans Food and Wine Pairing. Priced at R695 per person, the Island Café experience features Wildekrans wines paired with duck wonton, oyster, pork tenderloin, Doornekraal lamb and a Fynboshoek […] More
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Escape the winter blues with August Spa Specials at The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa
Summary: Looking for a relaxing spa special in Knysna or along the Garden Route this winter? The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa is offering August Pampering Specials until 31 August 2026. Guests can enjoy any two 30 minute treatments for R599 or any two 60 minute treatments for R999, making it an ideal opportunity to unwind […] More
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Enjoy daily Winter Warmer Specials at The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa
Summary: Looking for great winter dining specials in Knysna or along the Garden Route? The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa has introduced a collection of Winter Warmers available until the end of August 2026. With daily specials at Island Café and The Gastro Pub, guests can enjoy affordable breakfasts, hearty lunches, comforting dinners and relaxed happy […] More
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Celebrate Women’s Day with Jordan Wines at The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa
Summary: Looking for a special Women’s Day celebration in Knysna or along the Garden Route? The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa is hosting a Women in Wine Luncheon on Saturday, 8 August 2026. Guests will enjoy a three course menu expertly paired with wines from Jordan Wine Estate, presented by Melanie Kahts. At R370 per person, […] More



