The food is rather continental, but makes excellent use of local ingredients, such as the ostrich.
Fresh ingredients, rich flavour and genuine hospitality make for an unforgettable dining experience in a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere.
If you're a fan of oysters try Knysna's own oysters, served on the half shell. If you prefer your food cooked I suggest starting with the Smoked Springbok Salad at R38.50 ($4.75). Springbok is venison and as such is a bit gamey. Also get crisp greens garnished with sweet melon and dressed with a raspberry vinaigrette or the Grilled Asparagus with Seared Salmon R39.50 (about $5); fresh asparagus spears are served with seared Norwegian salmon topped
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Fresh ingredients, rich flavour and genuine hospitality make for an unforgettable dining experience in a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere.
If you're a fan of oysters try Knysna's own oysters, served on the half shell. If you prefer your food cooked I suggest starting with the Smoked Springbok Salad at R38.50 ($4.75). Springbok is venison and as such is a bit gamey. Also get crisp greens garnished with sweet melon and dressed with a raspberry vinaigrette or the Grilled Asparagus with Seared Salmon R39.50 (about $5); fresh asparagus spears are served with seared Norwegian salmon topped by a garlic vinaigrette.
For you entree try the Grilled Ostrich Tournedos at R89.50 (about US$12), the ostrich is grilled pink on a bed of caramelised red cabbage with a redcurrant and ginger sauce and deep-fried potato wedges - if you've never had Ostrich before, and you normally have your beef prepared medium-well to well done, I suggest you have the ostrich prepared medium. Ostrich is a very lean meat and as such must not be overcooked -- otherwise it becomes like leather.
For dessert indulge in the Amarula Tira Mi Su at R28.50 ($3.75). The rich Amarula flavours mascarpone cheese layered with sponge biscuits soaked in espresso and brandy.
They offer an extensive wine list that features some excellent Cape wines as well as a broad selection of after dinner drinks including ports, liqueurs and brandies.
NOTE: Not a place for the children
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