• The Heart of the Knysna Waterfront
    The Heart of the Knysna Waterfront

    Where food, shopping, and atmosphere come together.

Welcome to 34 South, home of the Knysna Oyster.

Set in the heart of the Knysna waterfront, 34 South is a vibrant place to eat, drink, and explore. Our kitchens serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, with everything from fresh oysters and sushi to globally inspired dishes. Inside, you’ll also find a bakery, deli, wine shop, and a retail space filled with imported treats, gifts, and ready-made meals.

Eat. Drink. Discover. Enjoy.

Explore the menus that make 34 South a Knysna favourite, from fresh seafood and sushi to bakery treats and global flavours.

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Knyna Oysters

Knyna Oysters

34 South is the Home of the Knysna Oyster.

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34 South restaurant, Knysna. Groceries

Home foods, groceries & deli

Take away a ready-cooked meal to serve at home or shop for your favourite groceries and condiments. 

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34 South Restaurant, Knysna

Wine shop

Choose from our table wines, or fine and rare wines - and enjoy reading PeeBee's wonderful stories of some of the most iconic labels in our collection.

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34 South Restaurant Knysna, cartoon by Mark Wiggett

Your hosts

Meet the team: the owners and managers of 34 South - the home of the Knysna Oyster

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Reserve Your Table

Book your table at 34 South and enjoy oysters, sushi, and vibrant flavours in the heart of Knysna.

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Guest Reviews

  • Dinner for two

    A busy and vibrant restaurant offering high quality fish dishes. The service was first class as was the food served in both courses. Perhaps some of the tastiest fish courses we have enjoyed.

    David M, October 2025

    North Berwick, United Kingdom

  • Business tour

    We were here group of 12 my guest (Portugal)and myself was very impressed by the service and the lovely food it was absolutely an honor to eat out at 34south i will bring my guest again.thank you Nedie and the manager Anthea you guys really did i GREAT JOB. WELL DONE

    Feliz A, January 2025

    Portugal

  • Best seafood in Knysna at a restaurant with a very extensive menu, served by friendly and super efficient staff.

    My family and I recently enjoyed a fabulous lunch at 34 degrees South in Knysna. The menu is very extensive and offers something for everyone. My wife and I went for the seafood and we not disappointed. My wife started with Oysters, and followed with Prawns and line fish. My sister had the spicy chicken stir fry, which she said was the best she has tasted. I went for... Read this review

    Andrew B, January 2025

    Warriewood, Australia

  • We love this restaurant

    We love this restaurant, we went there few times. Food was great and delicious and price is affordable. Service was fast and very waitresses was very friendly. I'll recommend this restaurant to everyone. We will go back again. Thank you, nice job.

    Zofia Wojciechowski, January 2025

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