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Riverdeck

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One of the Most Reviewed Event venues in George


Address

N2 National, Knysna, 6570, South Africa

Website

www.riverdeckrestaurant.co.za

Contact

+27 78 134 5873

Price rating

$27/night

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1K reviews)

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  • 5/5 Hayley Ward A. 7 months ago on Google
    Lovely spot to overnight, or stop for a cuppa and catch-up, or delicious 🍕 Beautiful, restful setting just off the N2. Impressed with service. Last-minute booking, but nothing too much trouble. Even made us pizza although the kitchen was closed😊
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marianne B. 5 months ago on Google
    Lovely place to relax with a cuppa or whatever you fancy. Friendly service, plentiful parking, with a river flowing by. What more could you want? Dog friendly? Yes !!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jen C. 1 year ago on Google
    Simple made exceptional. I love this little riverside gem with its laid back style but attentive service. There's an abundant kids at area. Looking forward to the coming summer visits and canoeing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Drikus W. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped there because it was well advertised. Beautiful situated next to the river. Very quite when we visited, but the vibe tells you this is the place to be when you want to party. The cocktail was as strong as I was warned. But that was worth it. Definitely a place to visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leigh-Anne Mac G. 5 months ago on Google
    Cutest spot ever. We had the chalet, I loved the bathroom and just everything about this place, will definitely come back for summer when we can enjoy the water
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael M. 4 months ago on Google
    River deck restaurant is awesome. Dog friendly. Great views. Nice food. Beer specials. All round a great place to spend an afternoon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Donovan G. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful location which is pet friendly in certain areas. The river is dark and a spectacular sight. Worth stopping here for a drink, a meal or even to stay for a while.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shawn L. 2 years ago on Google
    Rustic atmosphere. Beautiful views of the Goukama River. Good food and drink with plenty to do for the kids.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Johannes Van L. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a lovely dinner outside loverlooking the beautiful river. Also dog-friendly wich is very important for dog-lovers. Value for money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Melissa S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place, but our burgers were raw, we asked for it to be cooked more only to receive it back microwaved, oily and spicy??? It was barely warm, and the rest of our food was by now stone cold, our microwaved patties were slapped back onto our half eaten buns because by the time it got back to the table it was nothing more than a cold oily mess on our plates.. The staff was hanging out around the side of the building, out of sight, we had to stand up and ask to pay our bill.. they weren't really up to much it seemed. It's a pity such a beautiful place rides off of the location and forgets about service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Reinier van V. 8 months ago on Google
    Kust off the N2 on the way to Buffelsbaai you find this little gem. Raining outside, so the cozy fire makes this place great. On the face of it seems run down, but it must be the rustic look they are going for. Food is excellent and beers cold. Whay more can you fish for? Pizzas look yummy and will try that next time. Make this a stop when travelling this way.

  • 4/5 Cara de V. 1 year ago on Google
    Unfortunately almost all the meals at the table had to be modified due to the ingredients not being available. It is that time of year where management need to decide between taking a break and keeping customers happy. Still get 4 stars for keeping the children happy

  • 2/5 Renee A. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered hake and chips. Food was cold. Sent it back and it came back pretty much as before. Chips underdone, fish overdone. My husband ordered pasta and was served hake. We returned it and the pasta then took a while and was underdone. Very disappointing as it was my birthday lunch. The kitchen is very far away and this seems to be a problem.

  • 1/5 Sarah S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful location and atmosphere. However, the food was subpar and took hours to arrive (literally 2 hours). Shocking management and the kitchen is just far too small for the number of tables. Will not be returning again. Would not go back ever again, management of this restaurant affects everything else. Emphasis on terrible management, disappointing

  • 5/5 Chantál F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great outside restaurant that's covered nicely, so you're sitting in the shade, but still get the outside beach vibe with a lovely view of the river next to you and sand beneath your feet. Their boerewors, sauce & roosterkoek is a must-try! Service can be a bit slow at times.

  • 4/5 Kurt “Shibby” H. 8 months ago on Google
    This place is a hidden getaway. From the outside it is easy to miss but when you enter, it looks like a resort on its own. I loved the atmosphere of this place. It really felt like I was somewhere else in another country. The coffee is freshly brewed from a barista and the food is very presented very professionally. There are also Tents and cabins to rent per night with showers and bathrooms nearby. They have canoes which you can rent to explore the river. Really a hidden gem.

  • 5/5 darryl b. 8 months ago on Google
    Possibly our most favorite place to relax and have a meal or just coffee. Seated along the gently flowing river, you are transported into a world of relaxation and calm, not to mention excellent service and food. Fantastic

  • 4/5 Jessica G. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a lovely stay in the little cottage and it was defnitley what we neededbto rest after a long journey. The bed was comfortable and linnen clean and fresh, bathrooms tidy and the atmosphere is relaxing and quiet and the staff friendly. Will defnitley recommend this place for overnight stay if u r traveling long distances and love the camping vibe.

  • 5/5 Nicoline B. 10 months ago on Google
    We had impromptu dinner at The Riverdeck and loved it so much! The kids could play at the outside play area, and the view of the river is great. Loved the vibe of the place, and the service was great!

  • 4/5 Margaret Rita K. 11 months ago on Google
    A little gem for a breakfast or lunch. On a good day you can sit outside by the river. Very nice and relaxing. Otherwise you can sit indoors. Very rustic but great.

  • 5/5 Matthew M. 4 months ago on Google
    Lovely place for a little bit of both the outside life and a nice restaurant with a cuppa. It's really love and even dog friendly for those that love animals, highly recommended

  • 5/5 Nicola S. 6 months ago on Google
    One of my favourite spots! Best pizza. Stunning setting. Dog friendly. Love love love it!

  • 4/5 Raymond F. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was great. We were a huge table so we did test the kitchen a bit. The setting made the wait OK.

  • 4/5 Yusuf S. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped at the flea market opposite and popped in. Didn't order anything but looked like a decent venue for a peaceful meal in serene surroundings. Love the river setting with canoes and all running past.

  • 5/5 Willie B. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place to have a beer on a hot day. Lounging next to the river was awesome. Anf they are reasonably priced.

  • 4/5 Jacqui Van Den H. 1 year ago on Google
    Really beautiful hidden gem! Pet and family friendly. Lovely pizza and potjie. Definitely going again

  • 5/5 tanja d. 2 years ago on Google
    Love their little padstall.. Cute stuff to buy.. Something for everyone.. Quick bit to eat to

  • 4/5 Laetitia H. 4 years ago on Google
    tranquil setting.......friendly staff....coffee great u can't be in a hurry when eating here......am guessing that is the whole point beautiful location

  • 5/5 Avenant du T. 5 years ago on Google
    What an awesome place to visit. Food is fresh and well presented. Pizza is a must as well as the chicken salad. Canoe activity also highly recommended, if you love nature.

  • 5/5 James G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great setting, next to the river and by beautiful nature. The serve awesome homemade food that is prepared on the spot. The coffee is also great and pricing is very good. A favourite whenever we are visiting the area. Your small children will have a ball here

  • 2/5 Lynne C. 1 year ago on Google
    The setting is fabulous but the service today was pathetic! We waited over an hour and a half for our order and that was only after our daughter went to enquire about what was taking so long only to be told that our waiter hadn't placed the order!!!!..

  • 5/5 Kobus van der M. 1 year ago on Google
    6 November 2022 The Activity: Kayaking up and down the Goukamma River R80 pp for 2 hours (2 person kayak). The caretaker said we can kayak for 3 hours if we want to (this may be since it was out of season and not busy). The friendly caretaker cleaned the kayak while we got changed. Beautiful views of smallholdings and hills in the distance. 2 km upstream. 7 km downstream to the mouth. We didn't go all the way down to the mouth. Good rating due to price. No space for belongings. Bring ziplock bags for your phone

  • 5/5 Ellen O. 2 years ago on Google
    We loved it! The pizza, the salad, the chicken curry were delicious! Server was lovely. The peace and tranquility of the river is so soothing... we had a late lunch....

  • 5/5 Vítek �. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice place we have found by fortune thanks to Google maps. Great atmosphere and relax even in hot days. Very good food

  • 2/5 Roger D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location for a sundowner drink however for tea/coffee and cake not good. The carrot cake was old/stale/dry despite the waiters assurances that it had been baked in the morning...perhaps morning but not this morning. Otherwise service was good and I am sure if you are there just for drinks the venue is great.

  • 4/5 Renell van S. 1 year ago on Google
    So happy to have finally found this place.... lovely setting... good food...... well worth the visit. Will be going back there for sure

  • 4/5 Chaz C. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovey place to sit and relax. Awesome food. But the service is very very slow. If you need something.. Rather go to the kitchen and get it yourself.

  • 1/5 Duncan W. 1 year ago on Google
    Its our fouth visit to this establishment, the last two visits have not been great, always something wrong with our meals, today our Vegan pizza was very disappointing, no effort made in the preparation of meal. Nice venue but needs better management.

  • 5/5 Sonja B. 1 year ago on Google
    EXCELLENT SERVICE, great establishment, lovely exquisitely beautiful setting It has a very big indoor and even bigger outside settings. They cater for the very young all the way up to the very old.


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