Updated October 2026.
Mossel Bay is a food lover's town. Here's where to eat whether you're after a family day out, a taste of Portugal or a proper South African meal. For our full countdown, see the top 10 restaurants in Mossel Bay.
ReedValley: wine, Portuguese food and a show
On a farm just outside Mossel Bay, ReedValley pairs its wines with traditional Portuguese cuisine. Settle in by the big fireplace in winter or on the lawn in summer, and check what's on: the farm is also known for its live shows and music.
Ideal for: wine lovers, a night out, live entertainment
Where: just outside Mossel Bay
Vista do Mar: a taste of Portugal
Vista do Mar serves Portuguese favourites like flame-grilled chicken, espetada, prawns and line fish, with Portuguese music and a sociable atmosphere to match.
Ideal for: groups, date nights, anyone craving peri-peri
Where: Bayview Centre, Da Nova
Misty Valley Farm: farm food and space for the kids
About 6 km outside Hartenbos on the R328, Misty Valley Farm is made for a family day out. There's a restaurant serving breakfasts, pizzas and burgers, a deli stocked with farm-made goods and biltong, a lake, and a big play area for the children. Grown-ups can try the gin from the farm's own distillery. It's a cashless venue, so bring a card.
Ideal for: families, weekend breakfasts, stocking up at the deli
Where: R328, outside Hartenbos
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Traditional South African food
Looking for a meal that tastes like home?
Kaai 4 Braai
Everything at Kaai 4 is cooked over a huge open fire on the sand at the harbour: roosterkoek, potjies, lamb chops, boerewors and braaied fish. It's the easiest way for visitors to try a proper South African braai.
Where: Quay 4, Mossel Bay Harbour
Café Gannet
Best known for seafood since 1988, Café Gannet also has plenty for meat-lovers, and a wine list that leans proudly South African.
Where: 1 Market Street, next to the Dias Museum
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