Several Garden Route Restaurant events will be featured here every single month including food festivals, wine & dine evenings and themed menus for special occasions. If it’s happening on the Garden Route, you will find it on here.
If you manage a restaurant in the area, and would like to promote your events on the Garden Route on our website, please always feel free to get in touch with us.
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
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
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
One celebration is good, but The Sanctuary Restaurant in Plettenberg Bay is stretching Women’s Day across an entire weekend with the Dames Weekend Trilogy. Running from Friday, 7 August to Sunday, 9 August 2026, the three day celebration offers a different indulgence each day. Guests can begin with discounted cocktails, continue with complimentary local bubbles […] More
International Beer Day calls for a cold pour, something tasty to share and a good excuse to settle in for a relaxed Friday on the Garden Route. The Sanctuary Restaurant in Plettenberg Bay has all three covered with a simple special designed for easygoing celebrations. Taking place on Friday, 7 August 2026, the offer invites […] More
The Knysna Oyster Festival is packed with reasons to head out this July, and food and wine lovers can add another standout event to the calendar. On 9 July 2026, The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa will host a special Christmas in July Wine Dinner in partnership with the acclaimed Steenberg Estate. Taking place at […] More
Knysna locals looking for an excuse to gather friends, enjoy a relaxed afternoon, and indulge in a little midweek spoil can look forward to the next Ladies who Lunch event at Island Café at Turbine Hotel on Monday, 29 June 2026. Taking place from 12:30 to 15:30, the experience offers a welcoming combination of good […] More
The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa is giving Garden Route locals a reason to make Thursday night feel a little more special. On 18 June 2026, The Gastro Pub will host a Santa Bras Cigar and Whiskey Pairing, bringing together a refined degustation menu, premium whisky, and a guided cigar experience. The evening begins at […] More
Welcome to the breathtaking Garden Route, a scenic coastal stretch in South Africa known for its natural beauty and charming towns. As we approach the month of June, a special occasion is on the horizon – Father’s Day. This day is dedicated to honoring and celebrating the remarkable fathers and father figures in our lives. […] More
Winter in the Garden Route has its own charm. Cooler mornings, quieter streets, and the perfect excuse to slow things down a little. The Turbine Hotel in Knysna is embracing the season with its Winter Warmer spa special, running daily throughout May 2026. The special gives locals the chance to mix and match two treatments, […] More
Mother’s Day in the Garden Route deserves more than rushed flowers and a last-minute lunch booking. This year, The Turbine Hotel in Knysna is giving local families a chance to slow things down properly with a spa experience designed entirely around relaxation. Running from 6 to 11 May 2026, the Mother’s Day special at Turbine […] More
Mother’s Day is a time to honour our biological mothers and all the special woman in our lives, from grandmothers to mother-in-laws, and woman we look up to. To celebrate the day, chefs at Boardwalk Hotel and Casino have planned a delicious Mother’s Day Braai that will allow you to make the special women in […] More