An A-Z Guide to all forms of Eating Out in East London

If you enjoy eating out, East London offers a wide range or restaurants designed to cater to your specific tastes.  With  100+ Restaurants, Eateries, Pubs, Coffee Shops and Shisanyama’s, here is your complete guide to eating out in and around East London and Chintsa.

Shanghai Chinese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Situated in Beacon Bay (043 748 2998), this restaurant serves delicious Cantonese cuisine and Sushi, and is great value for money. Open Monday to Sunday, 11am to 10pm.

Chi Chi Chinese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Situated in Greenfields (043 736 2435), this restaurant serves authentic Chinese food and sushi.  Open Mondays:  4pm – 10pm and Tuesdays – Sundays 11am – 10pm.

Yang Yang Kitchen

Situated in the Crossways Village Centre on the East Coast (081 078 3848), Yang Yang Kitchen serves delicious Chinese cuisine and sushi, on the banks of the Crossways Village dam.

The Jade Garden

Situated on the corner of Pearce Street & Chamberlain Road in Berea (043 721 0423), The Jade Garden is a fast food Chinese Restaurant.  Open Tue – Sat (11am – 8pm), Sun (11am – 1.30pm).

Irana Indian Restaurant

Situated in Berea (043 721 2231), this restaurant is offers delicious oriental cuisine. Open Monday to Saturday, 11am to 9pm.

Kittisak Authentic Thai Restaurant

Situated in Gonubie Mall, Gonubie (079 031 2791), Kittisak serves authentic Thai cooking.  Open Mon, 4pm – 8.30pm, Tue – Thu + Sat from 11.30am – 8.30pm, and Fri from 11.30am – 9pm.

Café Neo

Situated on our main beachfront (043 722 4531), the ‘Greek style’ Cafe Neo offers you an unbeatable dining experience featuring a relaxing atmosphere with breathtaking ocean views. Enjoy delicious breakfasts, café-style lunches and dinners or relax with one of their famous cocktails.

Ciao Bella Cafe & Pizzeria

Situated on Old Transkei Road in Nahoon (043 735 1542), Ciao Bella is an authentic Italian Cafe & Pizzeria serving great pizza’s, pasta and panini’s.  Open Mon 7am – 3pm, Tue – Fri 6am – 8pm and Sat 7am – 1pm.

Thyme Fusion Gin Bar & Eatery

Situated on Main Road in Abbotsford (043 721 1789), Thyme Fusion is a casual Italian Pizzeria serving pizza’s, sandwiches and salads.  Open Mon – Sat, 11am – 10pm.

Vinny’s Joint

Situated inside Bingo Royale in Terminus Street in the CBD (043 722 0925), Vinny’s Joint is an Italian Restaurant serving pizza’s and pasta’s and all things Italian.

Pinecreek Restaurant & Farmstall

Situated on the Old Gonubie Road in Beacon Bay North (043 732 1101), Pinecreek Restaurant & Farmstall offers a lovely mixed menu.  Open Tue, Thu & Sun (8am – 4pm) and Wed, Fri, Sat (8am – 10pm).  Longer hours during December.

Areena Quays

Situated at Areena Riverside Resort (043 734 3005) on the Jikeleza Route, this is a beautiful & relaxed riverside restaurant “where good friends and family meet!”. Open Wednesdays to Fridays 11am to 8pm, Saturdays 9am to 9pm and Sundays 9am to 3pm.

Saffron Family Kitchen

Situated at Floradale, Beacon Bay (043 012 5045), this restaurant is located in a beautiful setting and has both indoor and outdoor dining. Serving wonderful food, the Saffron Family Kitchen serves European and South African style food,, and is also known for its gourmet pizzas. Open Tuesdays  – Saturdays, 8am to 9pm and Sundays 8am to 5.30pm.

The Cricketer Restaurant

Situated at 2Swans in Gonubie Broads (083 659 8899), this restaurant offers a cricket themed interior and delicious steaks with a lovely outdoor dining area in the fresh country air.  Open Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm, Sunday 08.30am to 1.30am.

The Emthombeni Restaurant

Situated at Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve (043 734 3234), this restaurant offers an elegant, authentically African dining experience. Enjoy generous portions of delicious meals where your requirements are catered to and only the finest and freshest ingredients are used. Open Wednesday, 6pm till late, Sunday 12pm to 2pm (buffet lunch) Booking essential

The Furnace

Situated in Crossways Village Centre on Schafli Road (043 737 0001), The Furnace is a family friendly restaurant serving a mixed menu including pizza, steak and burgers.  Open Mon – Thu, 4.30pm – 9pm, Fri – Sat 10.30am – 9.30pm and Sundays 10.30am – 5pm.

The Huberta Restaurant

Situated at Mpongo Private Game Reserve (043 742 9000), this restaurant offers a unique blend of luxury and dining that caters to the heart of culinary connoisseurs. Dine on a delicious blend of African and European cuisine while watching the wildlife at the waterhole.  Open to the public for lunch and dinners.

Umnenga Lodge Lighthouse Restaurant

Situated on the Schafli Road (043 734 3363), this restaurant incorporates creativity with fresh produce for the culinary delights of both young and old. Open Wednesday to Friday, 6pm to late.

Crawfords Lodge Restaurant

Located in Chintsa East (043 738 5000), this restaurant serves a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner and is the perfect destination for family and friends to gather and have fun. Open Monday to Sunday, 7.30am to 10pm.  Closed in the high season (for guests only).

Emerald Vale Brewery

Situated in Chintsa East (043 738 5397), Emerald Vale Brewery is a small Craft Brewery and Restaurant offering a mixed menu.  Open Wed – Fri + Sunday (11am – 5pm) and Sun (11am – 7pm).

Table 58 Brewing

Situated inside Floradale in Beacon Bay (043 748 2815), Table 58 Brewing is a local Craft Brewery and Restaurant serving a typical pub menu.  Open Tue (12pm – 8pm), Wed & Thu (11am – 9pm), Fri (11am – 10pm) and Sun (10am – 7pm).

Ginger&Co Cafe

Situated inside at 3 Frere Road in Vincent (082 870 0144), Ginger&Co Cafe is a foodie’s dream, offering an array of mouth watering meals and sinfully decadent cakes and pastries.  Open Mon – Fri (7am – 4pm) and Sat (8am – 12.30pm).

The Reef Cafe

Situated in the Nahoon Point Nature Reserve (083 419 3056), The Reef Cafe is a Restaurant/Coffee Shop serving breakfasts, brunch and lunch.  Open Tue – Sat (8.30am – 4pm) and Sun (9am – 2pm).

SALT.eatery

Situated in Chamberlain Square in Berea (083 277 0861), SALT.eatery serves breakfast brunch and lunch, in a delightfully relaxed setting.  Open Mon – Fri (7.00m -4.0pm) and Sat (8.00am – 2pm) and Sun (9am – 2pm)..

Madisons Market Cafe

Situated in Epsom Road, Stirling (082 442 8621), Madisons Market Cafe is a wonderful coffee shop situated inside a market store, that serves a light and delicious menu.  Open Mon – Fri (8am – 4pm) and Sat (9am – 1pm).

The Beach Break

Situated at the bottom of Beach Road in Nahoon, the Beach Break is a wonderful indoor/outdoor coffee shop that serves breakfasts/brunch & lunches.  Open daily from 7.45am – 4pm.

Lavender Blue Market

Situated on the Old Gonubie Road in Beacon Bay North (043 732 1172), Lavender Blue Market is a unique coffee shop/restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.  It is also family friendly.  Open Mon – Fri (7.30am – 3pm) and Sat & Sun (7.30 am – 2pm).

Blue Goose Cafe

Situated in the Crossways Village Centre overlooking the dam (043 737 4412), The Blue Goose Cafe offers a mixed menu in a beautiful setting.  Open Tue – Fri (8am – 4.30pm), Sat (8am – 2pm) and Sun (9am – 3pm).

Urban Junction

Situated on the popular Beach Road in Nahoon (081 504 0554), Urban Junction is a breakfast/salads and gourmet sandwich coffee shop.  Open Mon – Fri (6am – 3pm) and Sat (6am – 2pm).

The Bistro

Situated in Triple Point, Beacon Bay (043 783 1269), The Bistro offers a delicious breakfast and lunch menu.  Open Mon – Fri (8am – 4pm).

Shelly’s Coffee Shop

Situated on the Gonubie Beachfront overlooking the sea (043 740 3319).  Shelly’s Coffee Shop offers hearty meals in a friendly seaside atmosphere.  Open daily from 8am – 5pm.

Heavenly Pancake House

Situated on the Gonubie Beachfront overlooking the sea (043 740 5273), Heavenly Pancake House serves a mixed menu in a family friendly environment.  Open Sat – Thu (8am – 6pm) and Fri (8am – 9pm).

Woolies Cafe

Situated inside Woolworths in Hemingways Mall, the Woolies Cafe is open daily for breakfast/brunch and lunch, and serves a mixed menu including a cooked meal by weight.

Village Bistro – Chintsa

Situated in the heart of the Chintsa East Village (043 738 5026), The Village Bistro – Chintsa is a family restaurant & Coffee shop offering breakfast/brunch and lunch.  Open Tue – Sun (9am – 5pm).

The Coelacanth Bistro

Situated at the entrance to the East London Museum (081 210 2992), The Coelacanth Bistro offers a lovely light breakfast/brunch and lunch menu.  Open Mon & Wed (9am – 4.30pm), Tue, Thu & Fri (8am – 4.30pm) and Sat (9am – 4pm).

Guido’s Wood Fired Pizza Restaurants

Situated in Quigney (043 743 4441), Gonubie (043 740 1686) and Vincent (043 726 6808), Guido’s has developed a strong family following as the food is reasonably priced and of a superior quality. All pizza is baked in a wood-fired oven but the menu has something for everyone, from pizza and pasta to steak and seafood.

Panarottis

Situated at Hemingways (043 726 2014), this restaurant serves delicious pizza and pasta, made from the finest ingredients. A family restaurant with a very friendly environment and awesome kiddies area! Open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 11pm.

Spur

Las Vegas Spur at Hemingways (043 726 1133), Silver Eagle Spur in Vincent Park Shopping Centre (043 721 0995) and Wykato Spur at Beacon Bay Retail Park (043 748 2011) all have a warm, relaxed, family-friendly environment with generous portions of great tasting food and a hearty helping of quality. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 9am to 10pm and Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 8am to 11pm.

Wimpy

Wimpy in Oxford Street (043 722 0383), Beacon Bay (043 748 2068), Hemingways (043 721 0647), Esplanade (043 722 2898), Nahoon (043 735 1968), and Vincent Park (043 726 3854). Whether you’re vising the Wimpy for family or your friends, you’ll love the relaxed vibe and quick service that comes with a genuine smile.

McDonalds

Situated in Beacon Bay (043 748 4761), Vincent (043 727 0778) and Fleet Street in the CBD (043 722 1697), Amalinda (043 741 2713), McDonalds is a family fast food restaurant.  These restaurants are open 7 days a week.

Cafe du Jardin

Situated inside the Floradale Nursery Centre in Beacon Bay (043 748 2317), Cafe du Jardin is a family style restaurant offering a mixed menu.  Open Mon – Sat (8am – 4pm) and Sun (8am – 1pm).

Grazia Fine Food & Wine

Situated overlooking our main beachfront in the Quigney (043 722 2009), this restaurant is one of the finest dining experiences in East London. Patrons are treated to an ever-growing food and wine bouquet of the highest standard. Open Sunday and Monday, 12pm to 10pm, Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm to 10.30pm.

The Salmon Restaurant

Located inside the Premier Hotel EL ICC (043 709 5202), the Salmon Restaurant is the perfect place to unwind, get inspired and indulge in the simple pleasure of breath-taking meals. Unique creations that are suitable for every palate and tantalizing flavours of expertly prepared delectable cuisine.

La Cuisinette

Situated in Palm Square in Beacon Bay (043 748 3964), La Cuisinette is a restaurant offering a fusion of French, Indian/Pakistani flavours.  Open Mon – Friday 8am – 10pm.

Cantina & Craft

Situated in The Crossing in Beacon Bay (043 748 2636), Cantina & Craft is all about Mexican!  The Taco, Nacho, Burrito, Jalaneño and of course… the Tequila!  Open Mon – Sat, 11am – 10pm.

Mochachos

Situated on Gonubie Main Road (043 740 4163), Mochachos is best known for their dry spiced chicken and Mexican dishes such as Burritos, Enchiladas, Fajitas and Chimichangas.  Open Mon – Thu + Sat 10am – 8pm, Fri 10am – 8.30pm and Sun 10am – 6pm.

Jules on Jarvis

Located on Jarvis Road in Berea (043 726 8774), Jules on Jarvis boasts two Cordon-bleu chefs cooking up fresh, local and simple delicious food.  Open Mon – Fri from 7:30am – 10pm, and on Saturdays from 8.30am – 10pm.

Sanook

Situated in Berea (043 721 3215) and Beacon Bay (043 748 2494), Sanook serves delicious  ‘uniquely crafted’ food in a lovely atmosphere with top class service and attention to detail.   Open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 10pm.

RocoMamas

Situated in The Crossing in Beacon Bay (043 748 1596), RocoMamas is a fun, hip burger restaurant & grill with a vibrant atmosphere.  Open Sun – Thu from 12pm – 9pm and Fri – Sat from 11am – 10pm.

The Scarlet Ibis Restaurant

Located inside the beautiful Park Place Boutique Guesthouse in Belgravia (043 722 7950), the Scarlet Ibis Restaurant is open for Wednesday evening ‘themed dinners’ where guests can enjoy mouthwatering cuisine from India, Morocco, the Caribbean, Thailand and Lebanon.

The Highlander Restaurant

Located inside the Blue Lagoon Hotel (043 748 4821) in Beacon Bay, this restaurant has an enviable reputation of having a stunning view, good food, excellent wines with top quality service – a place where comfort and value meet. Open Tuesday to Thursday & Saturday, 11am to 12am, Friday 11am to 2am, Sunday 11am to 11pm.

The Galaxy Grill

Situated at King’s Mall in Gonubie (087 150 2405), this restaurant combines a fine dining and family restaurant experience at affordable prices.  Offering signature dishes, burgers, seafood and a great kiddies menu, there is something to suit even the most discerning of palates.  Open Monday to Sunday, 10am to late.

Mugg & Bean

Situated at Vincent Park Shopping Centre (043 726 5898) and Hemingways Mall (043 726 0919) and East London Airport (043 555 6844) these restaurants are a home away from home.  A relaxed and cosy restaurant and coffee shop that is ideal for a family dinner, business lunch or catching up with friends. Open Monday to Sunday, 7am to 8pm.

Cafe Felix

Located at Hemingways (043 707 7777) between the Casino & the Hotel, the Cafe Felix is a trendy and chic restaurant offering a wide menu of light meals while overlooking the beautiful gardens and swimming pool of the Hemingways Hotel. Open Mon – Fri, 10am – 10.30pm, Sat 9am – 11pm and Sun 8am – 10h30pm.

Pitstop Roadhouse

Situated on Devereux Avenue in Vincent (043 721 0565), the Pitstop Roadhouse is a fast food restaurant with a mixed menu.  Open Mon – Thu, 9am – 8.30pm, Fri & Sat 9am – 9pm, and Sun 10am – 8pm.

The Galleon Restaurant

Located inside the Gonubie Hotel (043 740 4010), this restaurant provides both guests and locals with mouthwatering a la carte cuisine.

Key Largo Restaurant

At the Key Largo Restaurant at Hemingways Hotel (043 707 7870) you can choose from a variety of items from the grill buffet as well as the a la carte menu, all with stunning views of the beautiful gardens. Open for breakfast from 6.30am to 10.30am weekdays and 6.30am to 11am weekends, lunch from 12pm to 5pm and dinner from 6.30pm to 10pm.

Sunsets on Beach

Situated on Beach Road in Nahoon (043 735 1310), Sunsets on Beach is an upmarket Restaurant & bar offering a great pub menu.

Buccaneers Pub & Grill

Situated on the East London Beachfront (043 743 5171), this pub & grill has one of the best pub menus in town with a high standard of quality and excellent service serving everything from toasted sandwiches to Dutch Fillets. Open  Monday to Sunday 11am to 2am.

57 on Pearce

Situated on Pearce Street in Berea (043 726 1713), 57 on Pearce is a bar & restaurant offering a pub & grub menu.

Abbotsford Arms

Situated in the heart of Abbotsford (043 721 1789), Abbotsford Arms is East London’s premier watering hole and gastro pub.

Captain’s Cabin & The Deck

Situated at the Gonubie Hotel (043 740 4010), guests can enjoy the same lunch menu for both pubs while soaking up breathtaking ocean views.

Keg & Spitfire

Situated inside the East London Airport departures terminal (043 555 0534), The Keg & Spitfire offers a full pub menu.  Open daily from 8am – 8pm.

The Captain’s Table

Situated in Abbotsford (043 721 0083), The Captain’s Table is a Pub & Grill offering steaks and seafood.  Open

Fish & Farrier Country Pub

Situated in the Crossways Village Centre (043 737 4455), Fish & Farrier Country Pub offers quality pub food that is value for money.

The Jolly Roger – Chintsa Bay

Situated in Chintsa West (043 734 3230/072 518 5004) serves everything from toasted sandwiches and steak to ribs and seafood. Out of season opening hours Tuesday – Thursday 11am to late (kitchen closes at 8pm), Friday 10am to late (kitchen closes at 9pm), Saturday 9.30am to late (kitchen closes at 9pm), Sunday 9.30am to 3pm. In-season hours to be confirmed.

Dr Jeckyll’s Pub & Restaurant

Situated in Frere Street, Vincent (043 726 6164), Dr Jeckyll’s Pub & Restaurant offers pub grub and is open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Mr Hyde’s Restaurant & Pub

Situated in Beacon Bay (043 748 2249), this restaurant and pub is open Monday to Thursday 10am to 12am, Friday 10am to 2am, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 12pm.

Slipway Pub & Grill

Situated in Gonubie (043 740 2019), the Slipway Pub & Grill is Gonubie’s premier family pub and restaurant with great food and friendly, efficient customer service. Open Monday to Sunday 11am to 10pm.

Beachfront Restaurant & Bar

Situated on the Esplanade on East London’s main beachfront (082 718 3409), Beachfront Restaurant & Bar is a ‘fast food’ restaurant offering a mixed menu.

Cannon’s Pub & Restaurant

Situated on Old Transkei Road in Nahoon (043 735 4386), Cannon’s Pub & Restaurant offers a pub menu including steak and pizza’s.  Open 7 days a week from 10am – 2pm.

John Dory’s

Situated in Beacon Bay (043 748 6806), John Dory’s is a national authentic fish and grill restaurant which specialises in seafood, grills and sushi.

Ocean Basket

Situated at Vincent Park Shopping Centre (043 726 8809), this restaurant is one of South African’s favourite chain of seafood restaurants. With friendly staff, a home-from-home feeling and great value for money, Ocean Basket serves up some of the best seafood in the world. Open Monday to Thursday 11.30am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday 11.30am to 10.30pm.

Sea Spirit Fish Market

Situated on the banks of the Buffalo River (043 722 7146), the Sea Spirit Fish Market is a laid back, licensed, local fish & chips joint situated right on the river.  Open Mon – Sat, 9am – 4.30pm and Sun 9am – 4pm.

Elahleni Food & Braai

Situated in the Quigney overlooking East London’s main Beachfront (073 687 8758), this lovely ‘Shisa Nyama’ offers beautiful views with your traditional African Braai meal.  This restaurant is open 7 days a week.

Mthombo’s Palace

Situated in Nu7 Mdantsane (076 765 0249), Mthombo’s Palace is Restro Lounge, Bar and Grill offering a wide range of traditional South African food.  Here you get to enjoy the township experience where you mix with the locals and enjoy their food and entertainment.

Litho Restaurant

Situated on Jan Smuts Avenue in Greenfields (0761228676), Litho Restaurant serves tasty traditional African Cuisine.  Open 7 days a week.

Empolweni Food & Braai

Situated in Fleet Street in East London CBD (078 388 4667), a traditional South African restaurant servicing traditional recipes such as Umleqwa, Ulusu & Isibindi.  Open daily from 8am – 9pm.

Ekhaya Eziko

Situated in Curry Street in the Quigney (087 350 4472), Ekhaya Eziko is a traditional South African butcher shop and braai restaurant (Shisa nyama).

Whisper Restaurant

Situated in Main Road, Amalinda (081 481 4014), Whisper Restaurant is a traditional South African Braai Restaurant where your meet is served on quality braai platters.  Open Sun – Thu, 12pm – 9pm and Fri – Sat, 12pm – 2pm.

Monate Corner

Situated in Lambert Road, Arcadia (072 812 5241), Monate Corner is a Tshisanyama (traditional South African Braai Restaurant) that is always open.

Man Buy & Braai Mda

Situated in Mdantsane (084 279 1472), Man Buy & Braai is an entertainment venue offering traditional South African food and braai.

Tdo’s Place Shisa Nyama

Situated in the heart of Duncan Village (071 805 2803), Tdo’s Shisa Nyama is a traditional South African Braai Restaurant.

The Square Africa Boxing Lounge

Situated in Station Street in East London CBD (083 352 5290), The Square Africa Boxing Lounge is a fast food restaurant selling traditional South African food.  Open (9am – 10pm) and Sun (2pm – 8pm).

The Grill Room

Situated inside the Premier Hotel Regent on the Esplanade (043 709 5057), this restaurant serves gourmet meals and fine wines alongside breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean.

The Cow Shed

Situated on Beach Road in Nahoon (043 735 1513), The Cow Shed is a comfy and casual restaurant specialising in steaks, but offering a wide range of well prepared, quality meals.  Open Mon – Sat from 12pm – 9.30pm.

The Restaurant – Olivewood

Situated on Schafli Road at the Chintsa West turnoff, The Restaurant on the Olivewood Private Golf Estate serves a range of delicious mouth-watering delicacies from Chef Adam Iverson’s Tapas Menu.  Open Thu – Sat from 12pm – 9pm and Sunday from 12pm – 2pm, entrance to this restaurant is my online reservation only.

If you go hungry with a choice like this … you only have yourself to blame!  Bon Appetit!