Cape Town Couples, This Garden Route Date Night Deal Is Worth the Detour

If you’re swapping city buzz for Garden Route calm this October, make sure your travel itinerary includes a midweek dinner at Island Café, tucked inside the stylish Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa on Knysna’s Thesen Island.

Every Wednesday evening in October, Island Café is rolling out the red carpet for couples, foodies, and anyone in love with a good deal.

👉 Order any main course and get 50% off your starter.

  • That’s right — fresh, local flavours with a side of romance, at a price that leaves more room in the holiday budget for wine and waffles.

Island Café has all the makings of a great getaway meal: warm hospitality, soft lighting, and a leafy deck overlooking the water. It’s the kind of spot where time slows down — perfect after a day of beach-hopping, forest hiking, or antique hunting along the N2.

Expect a menu packed with flavour and quality. From seafood starters to hearty mains and decadent desserts, it’s all served with a relaxed island charm that feels worlds away from the bustle of Cape Town.

Why Cape Town Travellers Shouldn’t Miss This

  • It’s midweek magic — no weekend crowds, no noise, just good food and easy vibes

  • A chance to dine local and discover a gem not every tourist knows about

  • And let’s be honest: 50% off starters is the kind of maths we like on holiday

The Details You Need to Know:

  • 🗓️ Offer valid on Wednesday evenings throughout October

  • 💺 Sit-down only, so make a booking to avoid disappointment

  • 📍 Island Café, The Turbine Hotel, Thesen Island, Knysna

  • 📝 Subject to availability | T’s & C’s apply

So if you’re heading up the Garden Route, skip the self-catering one night and make it a date at Island Café — where the only thing better than the view is the value.

 Thesen Island, Knysna
 +27 44 050 3500

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