Marvin Leugering

Founder of FoodBlogSA Media. B.Bus.Sc. - Marketing; M.Bus.Sc- Tourism. A career in destination marketing was calling but then my passion for food took over. Welcome to our restaurant marketing platform.

Enjoy a Meal at John Dory’s and you could win a share of R40,000 in Vouchers!

Summary: John Dory’s is giving app users the chance to win a share of R40,000 in John Dory’s vouchers in a national competition ending 31 October 2026. To enter, customers order a selected meal, cocktail or mocktail and scan their John Dory’s App. Selected items include Chicken or Seafood Curry, Sip & Chill drinks, a…

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De Vette Mossel Grootbrak: A Family-Friendly Seafood Restaurant Near Mossel Bay

Summary: De Vette Mossel Grootbrak is a family-friendly beach seafood restaurant near Mossel Bay where children can enjoy an in-house play area with lighthouses, catwalks, a sandpit, climbing wall, trampoline, swings, hammocks, old-school games and a zipline. Families can also enjoy the restaurant’s seafood feast while spending time together beside the beach. Family meals can…

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R70 Flatbreads, R155 Mussels and R185 Lamb Curry among October Specials at The Turbine

Summary: The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa in Knysna is serving a selection of October 2026 specials at Island Café and The Gastro Pub, with options including a R75 Express Breakfast, R155 mussels dinner with wine, R70 flatbread lunch, R185 lamb curry, R110 fish cakes and chips, and R210 for two Gastro Cheese Burgers and…

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75 Minutes of Lavender-Infused Relaxation at The Turbine Spa in Knysna

Summary: The Turbine Spa in Knysna is offering a 75-minute Pause Sleep Therapy Massage for R650 during October, as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. The treatment is a gentle lavender-infused massage described as helping to lower stress, ease muscle tension, calm the nervous system and improve sleep. The promotional price is reduced from the…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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