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Sailor Sam

Restaurant β€’ Meal takeaway

πŸ‘πŸ‘ The seafood was delicious and extremely well priced. Don't let the location fool you as Sailor Sam is a true hidden gem. My boyfriend had the Seafood basket and I had the grilled hake with added prawns. We both had rice and chips. Everything was delicious and well prepared. I will recommend anyone t... People often mention chips, fish, service, good, calamari, owner,


Address

Knysna Central, Knysna, 6571, South Africa

Contact

+27 44 382 6774

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (290 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10:30β€―am to 6:45β€―pm
  • Wednesday: 10:30β€―am to 6:45β€―pm
  • Thursday: 10:30β€―am to 6:45β€―pm
  • Friday: 10:30β€―am to 6:45β€―pm
  • Saturday: 10:30β€―am to 6:45β€―pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 10:30β€―am to 6:45β€―pm, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: chips (15) fish (10) service (9) good (7) calamari (6) owner (6)
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  • 1/5 Deepuk M. 2 years ago on Google
    The guy that was attending to us was extremely rude. There were no other customers in the establishment yet he continuously rushed us to order and made sarcastic comments. Additionally no Covid protocols were followed(no mask wearing) Food was decent however based purely on the service received I will not be going back.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Lene E. 1 year ago on Google
    The seafood was delicious and extremely well priced. Don't let the location fool you as Sailor Sam is a true hidden gem. My boyfriend had the Seafood basket and I had the grilled hake with added prawns. We both had rice and chips. Everything was delicious and well prepared. I will recommend anyone to visit Sailor Sam when in Knysna.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Heidi D. 6 months ago on Google
    Great service, great food. Great atmosphere πŸ‘Œ πŸ‘ thanks for the lovely experience!!! Will definitely see me again....
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 aka P. 5 months ago on Google
    Stopped here for a quick bite while touring the Western Cape on my motorcycle. Barely sat down and food was ready. Had calamari and chips. Was very tasty! 100% would recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ali S. 1 year ago on Google
    Some of the best seafood I have had in a long time and the friendliest service. I will definitely recomend and visit again l.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Carmen J. 1 year ago on Google
    A super friendly older man served us and let us choose our own pickle fish so that we could choose the biggest one. The store itself is neat and clean and has lots of jokes etc. Seafood only menu but great experience.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Aqeela E. 5 years ago on Google
    Had the snoek. Lots of bones but was awesome. No meat or alcohol served. Lunch time special of hake, a roll, coleslaw and chips is quite nice. Friendly owner.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Deon L. 1 year ago on Google
    The best fish, chips and calamari we've had in a long time. Excellent service. Highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Terence J. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was delicious, well prepared. Well situated sitting outside and eating. Bit expensive but worth it.

  • 2/5 Mark S. 6 months ago on Google
    I gave Sailor Sam 2 stars because I felt the portions were smaller than average Fish & Chips establishments. Otherwise a clean store and good customer service.

  • 5/5 Lauren C. 6 months ago on Google
    Fantastic fish and chips. Really good value and tasty! Owner is super friendly and a long time resident in Knysna.

  • 5/5 Shamieg D. 5 months ago on Google
    Owner is a fantastic guy. Been going there many years as we take the garden route to durban. Always great to eat there and quality of food always 100's

  • 5/5 Jon P. 1 year ago on Google
    The owner was very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent and we will go back when we get the chance.

  • 5/5 Saleemah J. 11 months ago on Google
    So delicious! Not halal certified, but they do not serve any alcohol, and have no meat products. Also no alcohol in cooking/ food preparations. Staff are friendly and food was delicious. Hearty old school fish and chips - perfect after a long day exploring Knysna!

  • 1/5 Michelle and Heinz E. 1 year ago on Google
    Shocking to say the least. Frozen fish while right by the ocean! Please spare yourself the disappointment and skip this place. Awful food! Wish one could do a zero star!

  • 5/5 Heleen M. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is always awesome, freshly prepared.

  • 5/5 Sandie F. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious fish and chips , calamari is to die for . fantastic take away

  • 5/5 Saritha W. 2 years ago on Google
    I had the prawn and calamari combo with chips and my sis had the full portion calamari with half rice, half chips. The food was good and the service excellent. Real value for money.

  • 5/5 Stephanie L. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing little shop right next to the police station. Came here for a quick takeaway dinner on our first evening in Knysna; owner was super friendly and helpful! Good portion / value for the price

  • 5/5 Johan du B. 4 years ago on Google
    Stunning good fish at really respectable prices. We just loved the sole and the hake .... and of course the chips are to die for.

  • 5/5 Jessica D. 1 year ago on Google
    A wonderful "fish and chips" eatery worth visiting every time one passes through George.

  • 5/5 Yvonne M. 1 year ago on Google
    We enjoyed the food here. The chips were really good. I had the prawn dippers. My husband had calamari, hake and chips. The sweet chilli sauce that came with the dippers were good but I enjoyed the Tar tar sauce that came with my husbands meal more. The owner was really nice and we had a little chat with him which my husband enjoyed.

  • 5/5 Ihsaan A. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent Food, if you unsure what to get, try the million dollar platter. It has abit of everything. Portions are large. Service is excellent.

  • 5/5 Muhammad A. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly service. No meat or alcohol served on premises and the owner is very clued up on the concept of β€˜Halaal’. Highly recommended if you’re in the area

  • 4/5 Leon H. 2 years ago on Google
    Tuesday afternoon 25th Jan 2022 We met the owner Rueben, what a delightful character. It's a takeaway, but you can sit outside & and watch the N2 endless supply of vehicles, and wonder where they all end up!! Viby night life and interesting travellers stopping for a road break and good sea food takeaway's. Good sea food, well priced, quick service, will be back soon! One never suffers after eating sea food, always gentle on the stomach πŸ˜‹ and the wallet

  • 5/5 Naazneen M. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely AMAZING fish and chips! Yum!!! Serves other seafood, there's a small dine in section. Friendly service. "Halaal Friendly" due to the non selling of alcohol and meat products.

  • 1/5 Nonkululeko M. 2 years ago on Google
    I totally enjoyed my fish and chips meal β™₯️πŸ”₯

  • 5/5 Yusuf S. 2 years ago on Google
    Been coming back to this gem of an eating option in Knysna for years. And Ruben, the man of the house is an absolute scream. Always has a wise crack or comment about everything and everybody. Always find popping in here entertaining, refreshing and more important, a place that satisfy your hunger.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Lunch
    • βœ“οΈ Brunch
    • βœ“οΈ Dinner
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating

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