The Garden Route and the Little Karoo Restaurants

Most medium-size towns along the Garden Route offer a decent selection of restaurants, and the smaller towns of the Little Karoo usually have one or two good restaurants and a handful of lesser eateries. On the Garden Route the emphasis is often on seafood in general and oysters in particular. (Knysna has an oyster festival in July.) Restaurants in the Little Karoo feature fresh ostrich meat and organic mutton or lamb, which is delicious accompanied by a good South African red wine. Look out for farm shops between towns. These make excellent comfort stops where you can buy traditional home-baked fare, dried fruit, and other snacks for the road.

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  • 1. Marilyn's 60's Diner

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    Slick back your hair, put on your blue suede shoes, and sashay into this red-and-white checkered diner for a burger and fries or an indulgent chocolate toffee sundae. Posters of Elvis, the Beatles, and Marilyn Monroe adorn the turquoise walls while music from a jukebox plays classic tunes. Vintage motorcycles and a flamingo-pink roadster complete the scene.

    Darnell St., Storms River, Eastern Cape, 6308, South Africa
    042-281–1711

    Known For

    • Fun atmosphere
    • Decor is a blast from the past
    • Surprisingly good diner favorites
  • 2. Pomodoro

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    Friendly service, great food, and good value are the highlights of this eatery serving authentic Italian food with a local flavor. Try the pizza with butternut squash, goat cheese, and chopped tomatoes or the prawns panfried with fennel, garlic, and caper butter—both local favorites. It's very busy in season, so book ahead if you can. 

    George Rd. at Leilas La., Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560, South Africa
    044-877–1403

    Known For

    • Crispy thin-crust pizza
    • Slow-roasted lamb shank
    • Central location
  • 3. Wilgewandel

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    At the turnoff to the Cango Caves, Wilgewandel serves well-cooked simple fare like hamburgers, sandwiches, and ostrich steaks. Shady outdoor tables overlook a big lawn and duck-filled pond. This is a great place for kids, who can jump on a trampoline, go for a camel ride, or hurtle down water slides.

    R328, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620, South Africa
    044-272–0878

    Known For

    • Traditional South African cuisine
    • Gourmet milkshakes
    • Sweet treats
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