Packtown Restaurant Guide: Gansbaai
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Best Burger Takeaways
A trusted take-away restaurant serving delicious burgers, ribs and gatsbies. And just in case you don’t know what a gatsbie is….a mini baguette stuffed with delicious meats and chips drenched in their famous secret chip sauce. Definitely for the hungry or a small family.
Coffee On The Rocks
Coffee on the Rocks perches on the edge of the ocean overlooking Walker Bay. Home to the visiting Southern Right Whales from July until December. Open for teas and lunch, this vibrant restaurant produces delicious meals and decadent cakes. Service is friendly and efficient; the food is excellent, and the view of the whales is the best for miles around.
Eileen's Eet en Geniet
Eileen’s Eet en Geniet is famous for her all-day breakfasts, toasted sandwiches, burgers, light meals and seafood, Elieen also specialized in South African favourites , rarely found in restaurants, such as green bean stew, old fashioned cabbage meatballs, curry vetkoek, en delicious Sunday lunches.
Gansbaai Scoops
This Ice Cream Parlor, offers a bit of everything, soft serve, stick ice creams, scoop ice cream, waffles and doughnuts. You can also expect to find take-away standards like pizza and chicken & chips.
Gansbaai Vismark
Gansbaai Vismark has a reputation for providing the tastiest deep-fried fish and seafood takeaways in town. An excellent take away option if you are planning a day on the beach. This one-stop seafood shop also sells fresh fish and seafood, sourced daily from the local fishing boats.
Giuseppe's Pizzeria and Cocktail Bar
Giuseppe’s Pizzeria & Cocktail bar is located in Gansbaai and they are proud to be considered one of the best pizzerias in the Western Cape. Known by locals as “Giuseppe’s”, this is the place to be if you want good food, a few drinks and great company with like-minded people. With seating arrangements inside at cosy tables and the vibey bar, as well as outside picnic tables, Giuseppe’s welcomes you to an authentic Gansbaai experience! Be sure to try the famous pizzas with generous toppings, juicy homemade burgers and fall-off-the-bone spare ribs! Your host Gino ‘The Don’, and his friendly team, are veterans in the hospitality industry and make it their mission to ensure anyone who visits, leaves in a great mood.
Great White House
Enjoy high-quality, local food and one of their many fine wines. Taste the flavours of the sea at the only restaurant in the world where you can enjoy your meal under the skeleton of a Southern Right whale. With soft music, sit under an umbrella in their garden and enjoy the beautiful birdlife! The menu ranges from a full English style or health breakfasts to light lunches and amazing seafood platters. Delicious confectionery and great coffee are served throughout the day.
Grootbos
Dining at Grootbos is an experience in its own right, with its unique combination of fresh organic produce, a world-class natural setting and our hugely experienced culinary team. Every plate of food served up at their tables is a perfect, colourful piece of art. They use only the very freshest ingredients, sourced as close to Grootbos as possible, with many coming from our own organic farm on the reserve. This means that as you’re swooning over that homemade linguini or Thai spiced soup, you’re also contributing to their food production and social upliftment projects.
Jimmy Rocket's
This is a typical small village “Local-is-lekker “ pub that caters for all occasions, The big screen TV is always tuned into the most important sport event, where locals share the excitement of the game. You can also expect to find a night with music and dancing. Old School. Great people, Great Vibe!
Lomond Wine Estate
Lomond is situated on The Agulhas Plain, 8km from the fishing village of Gansbaai. They pride themselves in serving the biggest variety of happy food. Enjoy snack platters, seafood, country cooking or freshly caught snoek hot off the grid. Pare your meal with one of their award winning wines and you’ve got the perfect memory right on your palate.
Whale Coast Brewing Co.
This craft beer brewery, also host a restaurant that offers artisanal wood-fired pizza’s, gourmet burgers and a blackboard menu, inspired by seasonal fresh produce. Excellent quality and the freshest dishes can be expected at the Whale Coast Brewing Company.
Wimpy Gansbaai
Well, the name WIMPY speaks for itself. Off course you will find burgers, mixed grills & other comfort food. This WIMPY is very popular with locals, and particularly convenient for the many tourist that frequent Gansbaai during the holiday season.