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The Sanctuary Restaurant - Plettenberg Bay

African Afternoon Tea Bistro Breakfast Coffee Shop French South African Steakhouse Vegetarian Friendly
9 Main St, Plettenberg Bay, 6600, South Africa
(39 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi

The Sanctuary in Plettenberg Bay, located on vibrant Main Street, is a culinary haven that beautifully complements the stunning backdrop of the Garden Route. The restaurant is more than a place to dine; it’s a storytelling experience where each meal weaves together local flavours and history. Just what the town needed, The Sanctuary brings a fresh and passionate approach to dining, offering a taste of Plettenberg Bay’s essence in every dish.

Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this restaurant is your gateway to a remarkable culinary journey in this coastal paradise.

Reviews (39)

4.2 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.2
Value 4.2
Service 4.3
Ambience 4.2
  • Sabine P. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Mar 25
    great ambience and the food was also very good as well as the service, thank you, gladly again

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Plettenberg Bay responded on Mon 17 Mar 25:
    Good day, Sabine. We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with us! It’s great to know that the ambience, food and service made for a memorable experience. Your kind words truly mean a lot to our team. If you have any feedback on where we can improve our value to guests, we’d love to hear your insights—please feel free to reach out to us directly. We’re always looking for ways to make each visit even better. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warmest regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Kezia d. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 14 Mar 25
    We shared the Robberg Seafood platter for 2 and it was perfectly prepared and very tasty. Would highly recommend you try it. The deserts were excellent too.

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Plettenberg Bay responded on Fri 14 Mar 25:
    Dear Kezia. We’re so happy to hear you loved the Robberg Seafood Platter—it’s one of our favourites too! And of course, no meal is complete without dessert, so we’re thrilled to hear that those hit the spot. Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation; we truly appreciate it! Next time you’re in the area, we’d love to have you back for another delicious meal. See you again soon! The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Andrew M. Dined: 1 month ago
    2.3
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 10 Mar 25
    Breakfast was good, but the pasta dishes we had for dinner were bland.

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Plettenberg Bay responded on Tue 11 Mar 25:
    Hi Andrew. Thank you for your honest feedback. While we're happy to hear that you enjoyed our breakfast offerings, we’re really sorry that your dinner didn’t live up to your expectations—this is definitely not the standard we strive for, and we regret that we missed the mark. We take great pride in delivering flavourful, high-quality meals, so it’s disappointing to hear that the pasta dishes fell short. We’ll be reviewing this with our kitchen team to ensure that every dish that leaves our kitchen is as delicious as it should be. We truly appreciate your feedback and would love the chance to welcome you back for the five-star experience that so many of our guests know and love. Kind regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • David C. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 09 Mar 25
    Nice restaurant, food was good

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Plettenberg Bay responded on Tue 11 Mar 25:
    Hi David. We’re so glad to know that you had such a lovely experience with us at The Sanctuary. If you're open to sharing more about your experience, please feel free to reach out to us directly - we would love to gain more insight as to where we can improve our guests' experience. We’d love to welcome you back again soon for another delicious meal! Warm regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Ron L. Dined: 2 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 16 Feb 25
    Met all of our expectations. Thank you.

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Plettenberg Bay responded on Thu 20 Feb 25:
    Dear Ron. Wow, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear that we met all of your expectations and appreciate your kind ratings. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another fantastic experience. Kind regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Phil H. Dined: 2 months ago
    3.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 15 Feb 25
    Middle of the road restaurant with little flair. Chicken liver pate was a whipped mousse with no texture and the oxtail needed more stewing to make it fall off the bone. Drinks were good and the staff welcoming

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Plettenberg Bay responded on Thu 20 Feb 25:
    Good day, Phil. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. While we're happy to hear that you enjoyed the drinks and warm service from our team, we’re sorry to hear that some of the dishes didn’t quite hit the mark for you. We appreciate your comments and we’ll be sure to share this with our kitchen team to refine and improve these dishes. Your insights help us to continuously elevate our offerings, and we truly value them. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even more memorable dining experience in the future. Kind regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Paul W. Dined: 2 months ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 10 Feb 25
    Absolutely perfect. Food and good service. Specially the girl with the look a like Lukaku

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Plettenberg Bay responded on Fri 14 Feb 25:
    Hi Paul. Thank you for your fantastic review. We’re so happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience at The Sanctuary. We'll be sure to share your kind words with our team, they'll be over the moon! We look forward to welcoming you back for another great meal soon! Warm regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Toni C. Dined: 4 months ago
    2
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 26 Dec 24 (Guest left no comment)

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Plettenberg Bay responded on Wed 22 Jan 25:
    Dear Toni, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience at The Sanctuary Restaurant fell short of your expectations. We strive to provide all guests with excellent dining experiences and I regret that we missed the mark during your visit. Your input is incredibly valuable to us and we’d greatly appreciate it if you would be willing to share more details about what went wrong. This will help us better understand the areas where we need to improve and ensure we address these issues effectively. Please feel free to reach out to us directly. I hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with the fantastic dining experience you deserve. Kind regards, Nico van Rooyen General Manager The Sanctuary Restaurant

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  • Monday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 07h00 - 22h00