As a rule our local restaurants are not renowned for their imaginative menu’s and I well know why. But I still don’t understand why the restaurateurs do not do more to celebrate and promote the tastes that they could create. We live on the coast. Seafood should be part of our local cuisine. But there is, in my humble opinion, very little to celebrate. Be it winter, be it seafood, be it whole foods, artisan foods or whatever. New restaurants start up, the menu’s are sometimes different, sometimes even exciting. But it doesn’t take long before they are being pared down to a soggy offering of hake and chips if not the dreaded toasted sarmie and side salad for the weight conscious, difficult diners.
How many predominantly seafood eateries do we have in the Garden Route? Who is cooking? Who is making a difference?
Look Out Deck in Plett – I did their seafood bisque for breakfast this morning. Probably a bit salty for most but I thoroughly enjoyed the little pot of hot steaming fishy broth served with a french loaf which I dunked with enthusiasm. They also have a special fishy menu that starts with Lobster bisque and which offers a selection of prawn dishes followed by as many options for those who favour Mussels.
Angling Club Plett
Off the Hook Plett
34 South Knysna
The Anchorage