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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
(30 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 (30)

4.1 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.1
Value 4.1
Service 4.2
Ambience 4.0
  • Toni C. Dined: 1 day ago
    2
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 2.0
  • nani k. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 26 Dec 24
    we booked online but at the restaurant, they didn‘t have our booking. the team made it possible for us to stay anyway, so great thanks to them.

  • Carol B. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Dec 24 (Guest left no comment)

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Plettenberg Bay responded on Wed 04 Dec 24:
    Dear Carol. Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful dining experience with us. Our team works hard to make every visit special, and it’s wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience! Warm regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • ANNELIE D. Dined: 1 month ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 11 Nov 24 (Guest left no comment)

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Plettenberg Bay responded on Tue 12 Nov 24:
    Dear Annelie. Thank you for dining with us and taking the time to share your thoughts. We're thrilled to hear that our food, value, and service met your expectations, but we’d love to learn more about how we can elevate the dining experience. Your feedback is invaluable in our journey to make every visit special. If you're open to chatting, please feel free to reach out to us directly. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back soon for an experience that exceeds your expectations. Warm regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Anja K. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 09 Nov 24 (Guest left no comment)

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Plettenberg Bay responded on Tue 12 Nov 24:
    Dear Anja. Thank you so much for your glowing review! It’s truly rewarding to know that every part of your visit—from the food to the ambience—exceeded your expectations. We pour our hearts into creating a memorable experience, and knowing that you felt it means so much to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another wonderful meal! Warmest regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Liesel E. Dined: 6 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 13 Jun 24
    Food and service were amazing! Definitely will return when in the area

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Plettenberg Bay responded on Tue 18 Jun 24:
    Dear Liesel. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We're overjoyed to hear that you enjoyed our culinary offerings and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable dining experience. Warm regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Pierre J. Dined: 8 months ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 09 Apr 24
    Excessive pricing for mundane food offering.

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Plettenberg Bay responded on Wed 10 Apr 24:
    Hi Pierre. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We value feedback from our guests as it helps us improve. We're glad to hear that you found our service to be top-notch during your visit. However, we're sorry to learn that you felt our food pricing didn't match the quality of our offerings. We strive to provide a dining experience that exceeds expectations, and we take your comments seriously. We would love to gain more insights into why our food offerings did not meet your expectations. If you're willing to provide us with further information or specific details about your experience, please feel free to reach out to us directly. Your input helps us improve and provide better value. We will review our pricing structure to ensure that it aligns with the value we aim to deliver to our guests. We hope that you'll consider giving us another opportunity to impress you with both our service and our cuisine in the future. Warm regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Sharon L. Dined: 8 months ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 06 Apr 24
    We enjoyed our salad tho next time may ask for the dressing on the side as it was a bit heavy. The meal was displayed beautifully and very tasty. We were looked after very well by the staff. Thank you

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Plettenberg Bay responded on Thu 11 Apr 24:
    Dear Sharon. Your feedback truly brightened our day! Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at The Sanctuary and that you found the meal to be both delicious and visually appealing. We take great care in crafting each dish to ensure that it not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on the plate. We appreciate your suggestion regarding the salad dressing and will certainly take that into account for future improvements. Our goal is always to meet and exceed our guests' expectations, so your feedback is invaluable to us. It's fantastic to hear that our staff provided you with excellent service and made you feel well taken care of during your visit. We believe that attentive and friendly service is essential to creating a memorable dining experience, and we're delighted that our team delivered on that front. We can't wait to have you back for another delightful meal soon. Warm regards, 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