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John Dory's Beacon Bay

Restaurant β€’ Family restaurant β€’ Seafood restaurant β€’ Sushi restaurant

Bright, family-friendly chain restaurant serving seafood, grills and sushi, plus a kids' menu. People often mention service, good, sushi, great, staff, friendly, meal, experience,


Address

Bonza Bay Rd, Shop 6 & 7, Beacon Bay Retail Park, Beacon Bay, East London, 5205, South Africa

Website

www.johndorys.com

Contact

+27 43 753 0881

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (585 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (17) good (10) sushi (9) great (8) staff (7) friendly (6) meal (6) experience (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Candice M. 2 years ago on Google
    John Dory's Beacon Bay has for years been our little family's favorite restaurant. The kids always have fun playing in their colorful and always supervised play area. The food has always been delicious and the staff very polite, friendly and AMAZING!!!!!
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Adrian Schreiber Music (. 2 years ago on Google
    12 prawns R99! #Done Kiddies meals are free on Sundays (Oh...they get the whole panπŸ˜†) and breakfast is only R36 We just had to do it...
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Willem K. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and food always delicious and portions generous with each visit. View their social pages for some entertainment and special eatery cuisines dates.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Edith M. 5 years ago on Google
    Had a friend's s birthday party here recently, with a group of 8 and the staff were super friendly. However our food took over two hours to be prepared (we ordered meat platters) and it wasn't even a busy day!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Nadia Odell van der M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for kids and affordable meals and specials. Kids eat free on Sundays provided you buy a main meal. The Sunday prawn platter special is R100 and we had a choice of R35 breakfast special as well. However I was a bit disappointed with the following: I asked for sunny side up eggs, which wasn't sunny side up, but overcooked. My toast tasted charred and my Beacon was 50/50. The chips was dry. The prawns were delishious, though! It seems as though there is more experience in the dishes containing fish. I cannot wait to visit the sushi bar on a Wednesday. No restaurant has something like that, which makes it quite a rare find.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Nkululeko N. 5 years ago on Google
    I truly appreciate the rustic decor of this establishment. The food is great and the atmosphere is electric

  • 5/5 Derrick Dekuyer E. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a cool place and I love there fish

  • 5/5 Carmen P. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing coffee. I learned today that they have their liquor licence in place as of 03.03.19 so I look forward to seeing what else they will have to offer

  • 4/5 Claire de B. 5 years ago on Google
    Really nice and Central in Vincent and when we went easy to find a table. Lovely staff and nice different menu. We had a very basic lunch and although not perfect it was nice.

  • 1/5 Siki Q. 4 years ago on Google
    Good Day, Please confirm which number works, I have just tried calling the 067 one, it's going through to voicemail. Thanks,

  • 5/5 Chad G. 5 years ago on Google
    Always an awesome time πŸ™πŸΌ such good food and the music gives it an amazing vibe πŸ™ŒπŸΌ thanks again to the team πŸ’ͺ🏼

  • 3/5 Naledi S. 4 years ago on Google
    I was quite disappointed with how empty the place was on the weekend, however I went back for their breakfast specials, totally worth it for R25

  • 3/5 Claude Q. 4 years ago on Google
    I think the place was fairly new when I visited. It's quite cool. They can do more, and be more. I'd love to see what they've done to it now

  • 3/5 Lea K. 4 years ago on Google
    Service good

  • 1/5 Matthew H. 4 years ago on Google
    You clearly have a problem with the waiting timea for food ordered 2 hours for a main meal. You gotta be kidding me. As owner you are hurting your own pocket. I don't need a fancy reply stating how sorry you are for my terrible experience. Be present and your service will improve. Ridiculous

  • 5/5 Fundiswa S. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed the grilled hake😍

  • 5/5 sheldon b. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is very nice and the staff is supernice πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ

  • 5/5 Rufus F. 3 years ago on Google
    Best fish restaurant. Don't let me start on the sushi..wow

  • 4/5 James W. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice fish and chips

  • 4/5 MysticMatch 5 years ago on Google
    The food was absolutely delicious however the service was a bit slow. I went on a night 5hey had an event so maybe that's the reason for the slow service. It is a must try!!

  • 5/5 Cleopatra M. 4 years ago on Google
    Unique

  • 5/5 Ashperov 5 years ago on Google
    Food is tops. Repeat visit with friends is in order

  • 4/5 Siyabulela K. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place to relax and unwind

  • 5/5 Eloise M. 5 years ago on Google
    Delightful, funky, vibey restaurant catering delicious foods for vegan, vegetarian and animal eaters. Yum

  • 3/5 Tehere H. 2 years ago on Google
    We were really disappointed, the food was not as good as normal, the overall experience was dampened, due to food quality not up to normal the waitress was sweet and the staff were very pleasant.

  • 3/5 Thembakazi X. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food and clean space. Enjoyed the chicken salad

  • 4/5 Christopher A. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the whole experience.. Food was fast and the area was clean.. Accessible to wheelchairs and just a brilliant vibe

  • 1/5 TeherΓ© H. 2 years ago on Google
    I sent an email - waiting your reply still Response from the owner an hour ago Dear TeherΓ© Hempstead, Thank you for taking the time to review John Dory's Beacon Bay. We are sorry to …More

  • 5/5 Jerry L. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food. Friendly service. Half price sushi on a Wednesday πŸ˜‰.

  • 1/5 Claudi M. 3 years ago on Google
    Firstly when receiving my coffee the cup had lipstick on.... Secondly I had asked for soft eggs... I received hard eggs... And the yolk was harder than the egg shell itself... The bacon was better rubberized than the tyres on my car and the tomato looks like it had a trip through a shredder... At least we had a pretty long wait before the bill arrived to have take a few sips of coffee to get the Sahara Desert Chips down...

  • 5/5 Margaret R. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a lovely Mother's Day lunch. Food was excellent and the service to match. An added bonus was a generous discount for all mothers. Will definitely visit John Dory's, Beacon Bay again. Thank you.

  • 2/5 Trish V. 1 year ago on Google
    Blegh their special of the day should definitely be something they should be able to do well I love Seafood but this meal well did not inspire us to a second visit

  • 5/5 Lwando M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great Sushi selection, tasty and fresh. Professional and friendly service.

  • 3/5 lance r. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly service but the calamari was very dry and overcooked

  • 2/5 David H. 2 years ago on Google
    The prawns were under cooked and the sauce that was applied to them was cold. The chips were dry and cold and the sole was over cooked. The only good part of the meal was the Sushi that we had as a starter. Even the service was mediocre.

  • 4/5 Babalo M. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a wonderful experience thank you

  • 5/5 Vuoykazi M. 3 years ago on Google
    The place was great

  • 5/5 d c. 3 years ago on Google
    You rock

  • 5/5 Okorie I. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place

  • 1/5 Lisekho T. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is overpriced af .

  • 3/5 Dave E. 3 years ago on Google
    Portion very disappointing

  • 4/5 Nokwanda N. 3 years ago on Google
    Fresh seafood and quick service

  • 3/5 Russell Von B. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff not very helpful.

  • 3/5 mlungisi m. 3 years ago on Google
    The place is neat and tidy. The staff is friendly and there is a lot of specials even for senior citizens.

  • 3/5 RYNO B. 3 years ago on Google
    Interior needs work and maintenance. Food is good.

  • 5/5 Luke C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service, great food, fair prices.

  • 5/5 Fefe D. 3 years ago on Google
    Im a Sea food lover πŸ˜‹ the best in town

  • 5/5 Elizabeth H. 3 years ago on Google
    Their sushi is the best in town, bar none. I absolutely live for half price sushi Wednesdays and Saturdays 😍

  • 5/5 Alfred T. 6 years ago on Google
    A bit small but great food and lovely sushi bar

  • 5/5 Megan-Jayne E. 3 years ago on Google
    Felt welcomed and they traded bacon for mushrooms in the breakfast to make it vegetarian.

  • 4/5 Jenny M. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely waiting. Good value platters. Tasty food.

  • 3/5 Liesl M. 3 years ago on Google
    My go to seafood restaurant

  • 3/5 Philon S. 3 years ago on Google
    Surely it's OK to have a great tasty meal here

  • 4/5 Cater B. 3 years ago on Google
    No salad?

  • 4/5 Khaya T. 3 years ago on Google
    Efficient and customer's satisfaction guaranteed

  • 5/5 Celia W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious sushi eaten with Cois and Engela (Original) Heerlike sushi geeet saam met Cois en Engela

  • 5/5 Veulah I. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 4/5 Theresa Mercia Van der m. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely friendly atmosphere and great food

  • 5/5 Leon G. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service & a good meal served

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely vine and service! Thank you to our waiter, Dickson!

  • 5/5 Kim L. 3 years ago on Google
    Always good service thankyou Kay and excellent sushi

  • 5/5 Sinobomi X. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing efficient service with great tasting food. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to coming again😊Props to Noxolo the waitress who was serving us ❀️

  • 5/5 Wilhelmina M. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and service was grate

  • 5/5 Stephen S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very friendly and professional service with amazing food.

  • 5/5 meryl s. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely good service.

  • 1/5 Rick R. 3 years ago on Google
    Food poor

  • 3/5 Debbie D. 3 years ago on Google
    Average....no great shakes.

  • 1/5 Paul A. 3 years ago on Google
    Terrible experience. Waited so long . Not good at all

  • 4/5 Amanda M. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool place


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Coffee
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Spirits
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Kids' menu
    • βœ“οΈ Quick bite
    • βœ“οΈ Small plates
    • βœ“οΈ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Lunch
    • βœ“οΈ Dinner
    • βœ“οΈ Dessert
    • βœ“οΈ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ“οΈ Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ No-contact delivery

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