If there’s one thing The Turbine Hotel & Spa in Knysna knows well, it’s how to keep the week interesting.
With a rotating lineup of daily food specials at The Gastro Pub and Island Café, guests can enjoy something new every day — from relaxed breakfasts to hearty dinners and even a few tempting happy hour drinks.
Available until the end of March 2026, these specials offer locals and visitors a reason to stop by regularly and discover a different highlight each day.
Start the Week Right: Monday Breakfast
Mondays are made easier with a comforting breakfast at Island Café.
The Eggs Hollandaise special (R65) features two perfectly poached eggs served with herbed cream cheese and fresh rocket on toasted farmhouse bread. It’s a simple but satisfying way to begin the week — especially when paired with a good cup of coffee.
Tuesday Lunch: Fresh and Flavourful
For a midweek lunch that’s both light and satisfying, Tuesday’s special delivers.
Guests can enjoy a home-smoked chicken wrap served with chips for R85, offering a combination of smoky flavour and crisp freshness that makes for an easy lunchtime favourite.
Wednesday Comfort Classic: Fish & Chips
Midweek cravings are sorted at The Gastro Pub with a classic done right.
The Fish & Chips special (R145) comes served with tartar sauce and delivers exactly what you want from the dish — golden, crispy and comforting.
Thursday Dinner: Something a Little Different
Thursday evenings bring a more refined option with the Oven Roast Ostrich Fillet (R190).
Served with cauliflower cloud, forest mushrooms and a pear ragout, this dish combines rich flavours with a slightly adventurous twist, offering something a little different from the usual dinner menu.
Friday Happy 2 Hours
Fridays at The Gastro Pub come with an added reason to celebrate the end of the week.
From 17:00 to 19:00, guests can enjoy half price on all drinks (excluding cocktails) during the pub’s popular Happy 2 Hours. It’s the perfect way to unwind after work with friends or ease into a relaxed Knysna evening.
Saturday Sharing: Double Burger Deal
Saturdays are all about easy-going meals and good company.
The 2 Gastro Cheese Burgers special (R210) makes sharing simple and satisfying — ideal for friends, couples or anyone who believes burgers taste better when enjoyed together.
Sunday Lunch: A Classic Steak
The week wraps up with a Sunday lunch that keeps things timeless.
Guests can enjoy a 250g Sirloin (R185) served with either salad or chips, making it the perfect way to round off a leisurely weekend in Knysna.
Located in the heart of Knysna’s Thesen Islands, the hotel combines industrial charm with welcoming hospitality, creating a space where good food and good company naturally come together. For anyone looking to add a little flavour to their week, The Turbine’s daily specials make it easy to find a reason to return — again and again. 🍔🍳🍻
⇒ TH 36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna
- 044 050 3500
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