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.
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
For a soulful tribute to mothers, wives and sisters, don’t miss ‘Mother’s with Melody’ at Boardwalk Hotel and Casino on Sunday, 10 May from 4pm. The show promises a heartfelt tribute honouring mothers and other special women with timeless songs of love and appreciation, all delivered with powerful vocals and moving performances from talented songstresses […] More
For Garden Route locals looking to try something a little different midweek, The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa in Knysna is adding a fresh twist to the dining calendar. On 20 May 2026, Island Café will host a honey-inspired dinner in celebration of World Bee Day. Starting at 18:30, the evening offers a thoughtfully curated […] More
Kings & Queens of Soul returns with a promise to bring timeless soul classics to life at Boardwalk ICC on Saturday, 25 April 2026. This dynamic tribute celebrates the legends of soul with bold vocals, rich harmonies and exciting new arrangements and powerful performances from talented singers Fagrie Isaacs, Robin Pieters, Sasha-Lee Davids and Andrea […] More
For Garden Route locals, a standout food and wine evening doesn’t have to mean travelling far. On 23 April 2026, The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa offers exactly that—an easy, well-curated night out at Island Café that feels considered without being overcomplicated. The Salt Rock Food & Wine Pairing is built for those who appreciate […] More
Easter in Knysna has a way of feeling both relaxed and quietly refined—and at The Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa, that balance is reflected in a lunch experience that’s thoughtfully put together without being overdone. Hosted at Island Café, this year’s Easter Sunday lunch (5 April 2026) is designed as an à la carte experience […] More
For Garden Route locals who appreciate exceptional food and fine wine without having to leave home, The Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa is bringing something special to Knysna this March. On Thursday, 26 March 2026, The Turbine will partner with the acclaimed Grande Provence estate for an elegant Food & Wine Pairing Dinner at Island […] More
Take the stress out of planning a Valentine’s Day celebration by booking a sumptuous buffet dinner in Kiplings, at Boardwalk Hotel & Casino. Your welcome drink at 18h00 will be followed by Amuse Bouche and a delicious choice of three starters. For mains select from rich and crispy roasted pork belly, tender and juicy karoo […] More