{"id":90707,"date":"2014-06-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-06-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/top-10-restaurants-in-port-elizabeth\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:52:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:52:14","slug":"top-10-restaurants-in-port-elizabeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/top-10-restaurants-in-port-elizabeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Caf\u00e9s and Restaurants in Port Elizabeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"Book flight tickets to Port Elizabeth now\" href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/port-elizabeth\/flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Port Elizabeth<\/a> is well known for its friendly hospitality, and the dining choices in this fair Eastern Cape city reflect that warmth. From fine dining establishments to relaxed shoreline cafes and artsy venues, you&#8217;ll find it somewhere in our list of the top 10 restaurants in Port Elizabeth.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PortElizabeth?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">friends on Facebook<\/a> who helped us compile this list of top PE restaurants.<\/p>\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><script>\/\/  (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = \"\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_GB\/all.js#xfbml=1\"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); \/\/ <\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PortElizabeth\/posts\/10152403750722365\" data-width=\"466\">\n<div class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PortElizabeth\/posts\/10152403750722365\">Post<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PortElizabeth\">Port Elizabeth<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Friendly Stranger, Baakens Valley<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-33641\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Friendly-Stranger.jpg\" alt=\"Friendly Stranger\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Go where Port Elizabeth\u2019s creative crowd congregate and taste such delights as \u2018Confused Cake\u2019 \u2013 a layer of chocolate cake, carrot cake and red velvet cake with cream cheese icing! Housed in a cobblestone building believed to be one of the oldest in PE, Friendly Stranger is a purveyor of quality food, coffee, the arts and live entertainment. As such, it\u2019s not uncommon to be entertained by roaming artists while enjoying a cuppa. Baristas are sociable and the ambience is intimate \u2026 and for the best burger in town, Friendly Stranger won\u2019t disappoint.<\/p>\n<p>Bookings: 076 437 6850 |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/friendlystranger2012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">facebook.com\/friendlystranger2012<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Friendly+Stranger\/@-33.969673,25.6191,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x1bc3ef79d60eedc4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Fushin, Richmond Hill<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-33642\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Fushin.jpg\" alt=\"Fushin\" width=\"960\" height=\"371\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To the Durbanites reading that\u2019s \u201cfusion\u201d <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">not<\/span> \u201cfush inn\u201d. In addition to its imaginative name, this trendy sushi bar on Stanley Street kept cropping up when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PortElizabeth\/posts\/10152403750722365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">we asked our fans about their favourite restaurants in Port Elizabeth<\/a>. On TripAdvisor they\u2019re currently ranked #1 out of 188 restaurants in PE; and many agree this is largely because it\u2019s the type of place where the only thing \u201cbad\u201d about it is the fact that their sushi is so good, after trying it, you\u2019ll need to keep coming back to fill your appetite for more! Tip: Make sure you order items to share because you need to experience as many different flavours as possible!<\/p>\n<p>Bookings: 041 811 7874 | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fushin.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fushin.co.za<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Fushin+Sushi+%26+Eastern+Cuisine\/@-33.959566,25.610644,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa7737bb5e43919d5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Bridge Street Brewery, South End<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-33643\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Bridge-Street-Brewery.jpg\" alt=\"Bridge Street Brewery\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A passionate local microbrewery, Bridge Street Brewery is a popular venue where a range of hand selected beers and excellent pub grub go hand in hand. The menu offers a \u201cgood food no matter what you pick\u201d experience with an assortment of cold and hot tapas, salads, and pizzas to name a few. The venue itself is a proud supporter of homegrown musical talent; so don\u2019t be surprised if one of SA\u2019s finest artists are strumming it out on stage when you pull in.<\/p>\n<p>Bookings: | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bridgestreet.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bridgestreet.co.za<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Bridge+Street+Brewery\/@-33.969519,25.618543,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xca09af27e3b909bc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Charlie\u2019s Pizza &amp; Pasta, Summerstrand<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-33644\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Charlies-Pizza-Pasta.jpg\" alt=\"Charlies Pizza Pasta\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A family favourite in Port Elizabeth, Charlie\u2019s in Summerstrand cooks up a scrumptious combination of pizza\u2019s and pasta\u2019s. Their policy is homemade \u2013 so expect fresh hand rolled pastas, pizzas hot from the wood fired oven, and tenderly prepared seasonings all put together using only the finest organic ingredients. The setting is casual, yet trendy and the menu is priced fairly \u2013 try a lamb shank pizza or lasagne.<\/p>\n<p>Bookings: 041 583 2832 | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.charliespizza.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">charliespizza.co.za<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Charlie's+Pizza+%26+Pasta\/@-33.98632,25.668708,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x9eb8144bc5cee232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Coachman on the Bay<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-33645\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/The-Coachman-on-the-Bay.jpg\" alt=\"The Coachman on the Bay\" width=\"640\" height=\"337\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When a restaurant is family owned and run it always makes a difference, and in the case of George and Dawn Castis\u2019 The Coachman, the difference is palpable. As the first restaurant in Port Elizabeth to offer calamari on its menu it\u2019s fair to say The Coachman is something of a pioneer when it comes to seafood in the Eastern Cape. At their location on the bay, Patrons can look forward to a warm ambience and hands on dining experience, where each customer is given the endearing attendance of the Castis family and their staff \u2026 not to mention juicy steaks, Greek dishes and fresh fish to die for.<\/p>\n<p>Bookings: 041 373 3440 | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecoachmanrestaurant.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">thecoachmanrestaurant.co.za<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/preview?ie=UTF-8&amp;q=Coachman+on+the+Bay&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=za&amp;hq=the+coachman+on+the+bay&amp;cid=4849748928480715454&amp;ei=0AR-U9ryC9GX0AWLzYH4Aw&amp;ved=0CIoBEPwSMAo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Ginger, Port Elizabeth Beach Front<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-33646\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Ginger-Restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"Ginger Restaurant\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For sophisticated eat out options in Port Elizabeth, Ginger next to the Beach Hotel offers a classy fine dining experience by the sea. Whether you\u2019re celebrating a special occasion, or simply spoiling yourself, Ginger\u2019s menu, crafted by Michelin Chef Jonathan Hodder, offers a modern interpretation of fresh and familiar flavours, and is as desirable as its promenade location. All of this is supported by an equally impressive wine list and solid service. Deck seating is available for patrons who prefer al fresco dining.<\/p>\n<p>Bookings: 041 583 1229 | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ginger-restaurant.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ginger-restaurant.co.za<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/preview?ie=UTF-8&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=za&amp;q=Ginger+Restaurant&amp;cid=13011351054756416210&amp;ei=I4uRU5rGLuyn0wWz84EQ&amp;ved=0CI0BEPwSMAo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Blue Waters Caf\u00e9, Summerstrand<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-33647\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Blue-Waters-Cafe.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Waters Cafe\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A steakhouse and seafood restaurant in a relaxed, caf\u00e9 setting; from the balcony overlooking Algoa Bay, Blue Waters Caf\u00e9 offers sunset views that you\u2019ll struggle to match anywhere else in the area. PE\u2019s Shark Rock Pier is the landmark that guides you to this seaside restaurant near the Boardwalk. Menu options are extensive, and a menu comprising light meal, meat and seafood options make for a well-rounded experience in what is arguably PE\u2019s most blissful location.<\/p>\n<p>Bookings: 041 583 4110 | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bluewaterscafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bluewaterscafe.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Blue+Waters+Caf%C3%A9\/@-33.980306,25.657314,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x7df884176d16638f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Old Austria, Port Elizabeth<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-33667\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Old-Austria.jpg\" alt=\"Old Austria\" width=\"869\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The oldest restaurant in Port Elizabeth, the Old Austria has, over the many years it\u2019s been in business, carried with it a reputation for good food. Since 1972, the restaurant which is housed in an elegantly refurbished Victorian home, has been the meet and eat destination to mark those special occasions such as birthdays or graduations. As with anything that shouldn\u2019t be fixed if it isn\u2019t broken, the menu has remained largely unchanged for more than 30 years, and fresh fish dishes, as well as old Austrian favourites such as schnitzel and pot roast, are still the most popular orders of the day.<\/p>\n<p>Bookings: 041 373 0299 | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oldaustria.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">oldaustria.co.za<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Old+Austria+Restaurant\/@-33.961064,25.607049,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xe2fb10f5c8d2359d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>For The Love Of Wine, Richmond Hill<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-33669\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/For-The-Love-Of-Wine.jpg\" alt=\"For The Love Of Wine\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The perfect place to start or end an evening out on the town, this wine bar on fashionable Stanley Street understands that the best memories are made over a bottle of juicy red or sophisticated vintage, as such, a location to complement all the sociable things about it has been created in PE. Exclusively about the wine, don\u2019t come here expecting an accompanying food menu, it\u2019s their focus at the end of the day that has won them a firm place in locals\u2019 bank of places to go. And with more than 250 labels on the list, they promise to challenge the gamut of wine lists in the Friendly City.<\/p>\n<p>Bookings: 072 566 2692 | <a href=\"http:\/\/ftlow.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ftlow.co.za<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/preview?ll=-33.958789,25.609336&amp;z=15&amp;t=m&amp;hl=en-GB&amp;gl=US&amp;mapclient=embed&amp;q=20+Stanley+St+Port+Elizabeth+6001+South+Africa&amp;source=newuser-ws\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Bocadillos Bakery &amp; Caf\u00e9, Walmer<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-33671\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Bocadillos.jpg\" alt=\"Bocadillos\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A fresh French-style patisserie in Port Elizabeth, Bocadillos welcomes you in whether its breakfast, lunch, dinner or coffee and cake options you\u2019re looking for. Set in a modish house near the airport, like the sweet treats baked daily, Bocadillos\u2019 interior is decadent, and is characterised by a Bohemian look and feel with high ceilings, Persian rugs and cosy touches such as freshly cut flowers. If you\u2019re looking for value and comfort in the city, you don\u2019t need to go anywhere else.<\/p>\n<p>Bookings: 041 581 1523 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Bocadillos+Bakery+and+Cafe\/@-33.97633,25.59311,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4c31f8bad95811b9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>These are the Port Elizabeth restaurants that best represent the city\u2019s vibrant mix of residents and their tastes.<\/p>\n<p>What are your favourite restaurants in Port Elizabeth? Leave a comment below or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PortElizabeth?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tell us on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Port Elizabeth is well known for its friendly hospitality, and the dining choices in this fair Eastern Cape city reflect that warmth. From fine dining establishments to relaxed shoreline cafes and artsy venues, you&#8217;ll find it somewhere in our list of the top 10 restaurants in Port Elizabeth. Thanks to our friends on Facebook who helped us compile this list of top PE restaurants. 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