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Cruise Café

Restaurant

Coffees and cocktails plus seafood and modern cuisine in a tranquil space with a lagoon-side deck. People often mention great, service, good, Knysna, friendly, experience, staff,


Address

Remembrance Drive, Knysna, 6570, South Africa

Website

www.knysnafeatherbed.com

Contact

+27 44 382 1693

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (547 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 9 am to 5 pm, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (13) service (9) good (8) Knysna (7) friendly (7) experience (6) staff (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Chantál F. 8 months ago on Google
    Friendly service, generous portions, beautiful view of the estuary and a play area for the kiddies. It's an all-in-one deal 🤩👌🏻
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 eldoret s. 5 months ago on Google
    Featherbed experience starts with a boat ride on board Spirit of Knysna and guide giving information about parts of Knysna and Featherbed. Then there is the ride on a viewing vehicle to the restaurant. A circular walk back to restaurant guided. Not recommended for people who are challenged to do downhill. The buffet was lovely. Hake a bit dry, but calamari and roasted, smoked beef and salads to die for. The desserts looked amazing. The cruise Cafe served lovely cupochino.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Randell M. 4 years ago on Google
    This lovely little restaurant is on the water in Knysna in the most beautiful setting. It was recommended to me by a local friend but it far exceeded our expectations! The staff were friendly and there is a wide selection of food - something for everyone. If you need to stop in Knysna and fancy a bite or refreshing drink in a gorgeous setting, this is the place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chantal B. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, beautiful setting overlooking the estuary. Freshly prepared meals with amazing portion sizes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kobus du P. 6 years ago on Google
    We got there at 18H00 and it was not to busy. Parking at the side by the entrance is better than the street parking There is yeti running into the lagoon that makes it look cool. And is a great place to watch the sun set and to take pictures. We had the calamari tubes fried. The food was great and the beer too😉.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ian 1 year ago on Google
    Great views, friendly staff, good food, cold beer and a reasonable wine selection. The steak main course is particularly tender and tasty.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jurgen B. 1 year ago on Google
    Strange experience. Went there the first time; great experience. Great food, great cocktails, great service, great views. Went back the second time, not so great. The same cocktail we had the previous day (R60 in the menu), now more than halved in size and cost R65. Mentioned it to the waitress, got a watered-down version in a different shaped, same sized glass back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Charel O. 1 year ago on Google
    Your food was good, but the craft beer from Red Bridge was a disappointment. It was cloudy and didn't laste anything like any Craft Beer Lager that I have had. Not good at all.

  • 5/5 J B. 6 months ago on Google
    Unbelievable good food. Everything tasted like a dream. Our waitress was gorgeous as well and the atmosphere just cosy and nice. Loved everything.

  • 5/5 Valeri W. 6 months ago on Google
    Lovely dinner by the water! Staff was attentive and efficient. Each meal carefully prepared for our group. Highly recommend the Elephant Milkshake and Crème Brûlée

  • 5/5 Lynne C. 11 months ago on Google
    We had a fabulous Mother's Day lunch at the Cruise Cafe...we had such a warm welcome, the service was fabulous and all 5 of us enjoyed our meals ...the prawns were great and hubby loved his burger and the desserts were soooo yummy...

  • 1/5 Richard Van G. 1 year ago on Google
    Really was the worst experience ever. They didnt have half of the things on their small menu. And on top of that their customer service stinks. Ask them for tomato sauce and never received it. Then we also ordered something sweet where they just never placed the order. We then asked for the bill and 30minutes later and after a small tantrum we got it only. Really guys, for a tourist spot you need to up your game

  • 1/5 Bianca U. 1 year ago on Google
    Just had lunch at Cruise Café and it was honestly a 1/10 experience. The food was a total let down, the mussels were rubbery, the service was a let down, forgetting things etc. down to the waitress not even knowing/understanding what a glass of dry white wine is. The “homemade” tartar sauce was old and dry and been left out because the mayonnaise started to darken on the edges of the ramekin. The only things that was nice was the wine and the chips. Please do not waste your time and money here. The most expensive meal we’ve had in Knysna and by far the worst.

  • 5/5 Wade S. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was great, nicely displayed and tasty. The view was incredible, Knysna never disappoints! The staff were very friendly as well which always makes an experience that much better!

  • 4/5 Gary K. 1 year ago on Google
    Good breakfast, much better service since my previous visit. Nice view of the estuary!!!

  • 3/5 Dineo S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely location with views. Service was great, friendly staff. Food disappointing. Had a breakfast meal which looked nice but, hmmm did not taste so good. Salt overload and was soggy. Costly disappointment. 2 for food, 4 for location and service.

  • 3/5 Chris D. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent product with good, friendly service. Will see you again soon.

  • 5/5 Kay M. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food, awesome spot for sundowners. Take the cruise accross to Featherbed. A must when visiting Knysna.

  • 4/5 Joletta-luise E. 5 years ago on Google
    Great spot with good food and views. I absolutely loved the eight seater square tables they are fabulous and social we could all sit together and chat without one person being out of the conversation. There is also a fireplace so great for colder nights! Will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Wilko H. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and very friendly staff, all for a reasonable price.

  • 5/5 Til S. 2 years ago on Google
    Had wine and beer late afternoon. Beautiful spot. Service was very good. Would recommend!

  • 4/5 Michelle de V. 3 years ago on Google
    We popped in to Cruise Cafe looking for a sundowner drink. Ended up having a few tapas as well. We arrived just after 6pm, the place was full at 7pm. Great venue with great views of the lagoon, reasonable prices and great service with friendly attentive waiters. A must visit!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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