Tapas & Oysters

Tapas & Oysters is a waterside restaurant at 31 Safron Lane on Thesen Island, Knysna, overlooking the Knysna Lagoon towards the Knysna Heads. The setting gives the restaurant a relaxed coastal character, while the atmosphere is lively and suited to social meals, family outings and casual gatherings in the Garden Route.

The menu brings together Spanish, Mediterranean and South African tapas, with dishes intended for sharing across the table. Tapas are served with freshly baked rocket-salt baguettes, and the broader menu includes oysters from the restaurant’s own tanks, fresh seafood, homemade dips, pizza, salads and desserts. A steak, egg and chips dish provides a more familiar main-meal option, while beer is available on tap.

Sushi offers an alternative to the tapas selection, with sushi dishes and platters prepared to order in the sushi bar. The restaurant also serves a range of drinks to accompany the food, including an aged chilli tequila intended for guests looking for a hotter, more adventurous pairing.

Families are catered for with a children’s menu, an outdoor play park and an outdoor cinema. The restaurant also has large-screen televisions for televised sport, adding to its social, entertainment-focused style. Live entertainment is part of the venue’s evening offering, with music listed on selected evenings.

Boat users can make use of complimentary jetties when dining at the restaurant, making the lagoon-side location practical as well as scenic. With its combination of shared plates, oysters, sushi, seafood, pizza and family facilities, Tapas & Oysters suits diners seeking variety in a waterfront setting, whether the occasion is a relaxed meal, a family visit or an informal gathering with friends.