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Anchorage Restaurant

11 Grey Street, Knysna, South Africa
044-3822230
Ranked #7 of 58 restaurants in Knysna
4.5 of 5 stars 81 Reviews
Cuisines: Seafood, Steakhouse, Vegetarian
Good for: Child-friendly, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Knysna, South Africa
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This is one of the oldest surviving restaurants in Knysna because it serves good food for a good price More

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Douala, Cameroon
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This is a relatively simple restaurant specializing in fish. We tried several different fish dishes--all excellent. Relatively simple dishes but prepared superbly with fresh ingredients--five star quality taste. Great tasting oysters from right on the bay. Not particularly expensive--a bargain at the price! Most of all, since we were very late getting to our hotel--they stayed open an extra hour... More

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Cirencester, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Pleasant restaurant on main street from waterfront. Good selection of local fish. Steaks and other dishes excellent too. We tried new meats and fish and were not disappointed. All very fresh, as you would expect. More

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Manchester
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

We spent 3 nights in Knysna on our G.Route trip.We had excellent food and service on our first night and were so pleased we booked our third night here also.In between we ate on the Waterfront which although very good our preference was with this slightly hidden away gem. Search it out and you will not be disappointed. Thanks Kelly... More

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Hayling Island
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

This is a gem of a restaurant. Excellent food at a reasonable price, excellent service and great hosts. Only intended to visit once during our 6 night stay in Knysna but returned several more time to enjoy the atmosphere and the catch of the day not to mention the spectacular baked cheesecake. We will definately be returning when we next... More

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Dorset UK
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

We are regular visitors to Knysna and had visited this restaurant last year. We returned this year with friends and on our own. The restaurant is in a street just up from the waterfront. The menu is varied and on our second visit we had the fillet steak - it was melt in the mouth, absolutely delicious. The service was... More

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Nantwich
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Really enjoyed this Restaurant, Friendly service, Excellent food - Highly recommended More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

My girlfriend and I had a nice dinner at this place. The staff took good care of us, and got us a table inside when it got really windy. Their seafood and dessert was really good, and the prices are so cheap compared to the quality of the food. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

We were visiting Knysna from Canada for 4 days, and went to the Anchorage based on a recommendation by the owners at the B&B we were staying at. Going mid week at the end of summer, it was quiet at the restaurant. All the staff we very friendly and our server was particularly talkative and helpful. The restaurant isn't particularly... More

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Forres Scotland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012
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Did not live up to expectations, very busy but obviously understaffed. The staff were working flat out but we had to wait for almost an hour for our first course to come and over half an hour for the next course. We realised there was a problem and felt sorry for the staff, but an apology or explanation would have... More

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