Location: Port Elizabeth
Top Restaurants in Port Elizabeth
Top Things to do in Port Elizabeth
- 1. Shamwari Game Reserve
- 2. Kragga Kamma Game Park
- 3. South African Marine Rehabilitation and Education Centre
- 4. Cape Recife Nature Reserve
- 5. Storms River Bridge (Paul Sauer Bridge)
- 6. Sardinia Bay
- 7. The Donkin Reserve
- 8. Volkswagen AutoPavillion, South Africa
- 9. The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
- 10. Holmeleigh Farmyard
Port Elizabeth Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth or The Bay (Xhosa: iBhayi; Afrikaans: Die Baai [di ˈbɑːi]) is one of the largest cities in South Africa; it is situated in the Eastern Cape Province, 770 km (478 mi) east of Cape Town. The city, often shortened to PE and nicknamed "The Friendly City" or "The Windy City", stretches for 16 km along Algoa Bay, and is one of the major seaports in South Africa. Port Elizabeth is the southernmost large city on the African continent, just farther south than Cape Town.
Things to do in Port Elizabeth
1. De Kelder
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 690 reviews
De Kelder Restaurant specialises in Seafood, Steaks and local Venison.open Monday to Friday 12.00 to 2.00 and 6.00pm to 10.00 pm Monday to Saturday.
Reviewed By oskarseppl - Leeds, United Kingdom
We looked forward to our meal having read so many positive reviews. Our experience was extremely negative. Our waiter was very courteous but service was disorganised. In contrast to other diners, we were offered no bread prior to the meal, an oversight that was pointed out. When the "hot" starter arrived - it was cold. When this was pointed out, a "fresh" starter was brought out that was ovecooked and still cold. At this point we asked to speak to the manager who seemed disinterested in our concerns. At that point we left the restaurant quite stunned by the quality of food, by the disorganised service and by the very uncaring and negative attitude of management. Beware!
2. Ginger
Overall Ratings
4 based on 731 reviews
Ginger is a fine dining restaurant situated right on the beachfront of Port Elizabeth. The friendly city atmosphere carries across into our restaurant, where you will find our staff whose aim is to make your night 5 star worthy. Our combination of fresh ingredients, new cuisine ideas and an award winning wine list, means we have something to please everyone! We cater to our resident Foodies, Businessmen and those looking to have a special night out. Boasting an incredible view of what PE has to offer, Ginger invites their diners to sip their drinks on the deck while relaxing to the sounds and sight of the sea. Our restaurant, wine list and menu is constantly renovated to keep up with the trends in South Africa, while meeting the standards of our international diners. We strive to make your special occasions memorable and meet your needs. We hope to see you soon!
Reviewed By Biancatravellife
We came here on our date, and felt like we were important to the Waiter! The food was out of this world! The flambe presentation was so sophisticated ! I love it rare restaurant!
3. Fushin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 557 reviews
Fushin Sushi and Eastern Cuisine is situated in the charming neighbourhood of Richmond Hill in Port Elizabeth. You will find us on Stanley Street, where you can choose to enjoy your meal inside our comfortable restaurant, or take a seat outside and enjoy the cheerful social atmosphere to be found on the Stanley Street restaurant strip.
Reviewed By RicotheGreat - Cape Town Central, South Africa
Stubled upon this restaurant that you must queue at. Easily rivals the best sushi restaurant that I’ve ever eaten at in the world and in PE . The service was excellent, the food amazing and I would recommend it with my life. Enjoy and especially the value for money.
4. Cubata
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By soutie64 - Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Ordered 1 ribs, 1 chips, 12 prawns and a whole chicken as takeaways. R 740. The chicken was dry, over cooked and tasteless. The ribs were dry and tasteless. Prawns well cooked. Chips soggy. The standards here have dropped dramatically and we won’t be going back.
5. Shanna's Portuguese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By RiaanSouthAfrica - Johannesburg, South Africa
We were visiting friends and they recommended we visit and made a booking. The service is hands-on by the owner. The food quality is outstanding , with possibly some of the best meals I have had in a long time. The pricing is also very reasonable.
6. The Coachman Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 713 reviews
Reviewed By Norman1501
Nice beachfront dining with an muslim/oriental touch. The food was very good and the service decent and very good. We had all sorts of food and it was all good hot and tasty. A nice place for dinner
7. Two Olives
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 275 reviews
Reviewed By John D - Petts Wood, United Kingdom
Our friends brought us here for Tapas just after the new year.
Nice atmosphere and a pretty good view from the upstairs balcony looking out towards the Ocean, just a shame about the building opposite.
Service was a tad slow for our liking, especially in taking our drinks order first but the food was very good indeed.
The calamari and prawns were excellent and the salad I had was very good.
I would come back here again and can recommend.
8. Sticky Fingers Wood fire Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Wood-Fire kitchen Steakhouse
Reviewed By logan2156 - Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Visited this spot and was surprised to learn that it had been open for about 4 years.Informal,cozy,friendly owners and real wood flamed cooked meats at realistic prices....no gas flames used on this meat,thankfully! One gets what one pays for and the quality of the meat selection is superb,supported by a fairly large wine selection,or for a small fee you can take your own.
Highly recommended,the best steak that I have eaten for a long time and will definately be returning regularly!
9. Charlies Pizza & Pasta Summerstrand
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 380 reviews
We're about good food, and good people. We make everything ourselves, bases are slow fermented daily to create an unique flavour, we hand-roll the pasta everyday, the vinaigrette, desserts, ice-cream is all made by us...and we only use fresh local produce.
Reviewed By Hishaan B
Their pasta is absolutely excellent! Service is awesome and the other food on the menu is scrumptious! There is a variety of different wood fired pizzas, with various toppings!
10. Friendly Stranger
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By 597gen_h
Such a lovely surprise, coffee was delicious and the breakfast fresh and great quality. Good portions. The little bottle of chutney preserve was spot on. Staff very friendly and efficient. We will definitely be back soon.
