The Knysna Oyster Company

This is a sample menu and may differ from what's available on the day. Reach out to the restaurant if you have any questions.
Last updated 17 June 2026
sushi bar
edamame beans
steamed soya beans tossed with flaked sea salt. steamed soya beans tossed with 7 spice seasoning.
R 75.00
cucumber & avocado california rolls x 8 pieces
prawn & avocado I R 155 salmon & avocado | R155 tuna & avocado | R155 deep fried salmon skins | R155
R 120.00
maki x 6 pieces (prawn)
salmon I R 105 tuna I R 105 cucumber I R 65 avocado I R 65
R 105.00
nigiri x 4 pieces ( prawn)
salmon I R 145 tuna I R 135 avo I R 90 nigiri aburi style (flame torched) add to above prices I R 15
R 145.00
sashimi x 5 pieces (salmon)
tuna | R 175 prawn (blanched) I R 175 sashimi aburi style (flame torched) add to above prices I R 15
R 185.00
hand roll x 1 piece (prawn & avocado)
salmon & avocado I R 105 tuna & avocado I R 105 avocado, cucumber & carrots I R 70
R 105.00
inari (bean curd) x 4 pieces - prawn & avocado
salmon & avocado I R 125 tuna & avocado I R 125 avocado, cucumber & carrots I R 85
R 125.00
salmon roses x 4 pieces
R 140.00
salmon rose bomb's x 4 pieces
salmon roses topped with a tempura prawn, chilli mayo, seven spice & chives.
R 185.00
fashion sandwiches x 8 pieces (salmon & avocado)
tuna & avocado I R 165.00 prawn & avocado I R 165.00 avocado I R 105.
R 175.00
tempura crunch x 8 pieces (prawn & avocado)
salmon & avocado I R 195 tuna & avocado I R 195 avocado & cucumber R 135
R 195.00
bamboo rolls x 8 pieces (prawn & avocado)
salmon & avocado I R 130 tuna & avocado I R 125
R 130.00
sushi platters
our signature platter x 37 pieces
salmon california rolls x 4, tuna maki x 6, prawn nigiri x 4, salmon sashimi x 5, salmon fashion sandwich x 4, volcano roll x 6 and signature combo x 8.
R 875.00
sashimi platter x 12 pieces
salmon sashimi x 4, tuna sashimi x 4, prawn sashimi x 4.
R 365.00
salmon, tuna nigiri & sashimi platter x 14 pieces
tuna nigiri x 2, salmon nigiri x 2, salmon sashimi x 3, tuna sashimi x 3, salmon roll x 2 and tuna roll x 2.
R 360.00
big in japan x 16 pieces
salmon sandwiches x 4, salmon california roll x 2, salmon roses x 2, tuna california roll x 2, salmon maki x 3, tuna maki x 3.
R 340.00
salmon or tuna platter x 21 pieces (salmon)
sashimi x 4, california roll x 4, maki x 6, roses x 3, nigiri x 2 and inari x 2. tuna I R 385
R 430.00
vegetarian platter x 19 pieces
california rolls x 4, maki x 3, fashion sandwiches x 4, nigiri x 2, inari x 2, rainbow rolls x 4.
R 295.00
sushi signature dishes
signature combo x 8 pieces
a combo of our two popular signature dishes, rainbow reloaded & roof rack.
R 265.00
rainbow roll reloaded x 8 pieces
salmon and avocado filled, wrapped in salmon, tuna and avocado slices, topped with caviar, spring onions and drizzled in teriyaki sauce. Tuna can be substituted with salmon I extra R10
R 265.00
roof rack x 8 pieces
salmon and avocado filled, drizzled with sesame seeds and topped with tempura prawns.
R 265.00
volcano roll x 6 pieces
salmon, tuna and avo filled, wrapped with nori and deep fried, drizzled with wasabe mayo and teriyaki sauce.
R 235.00
kamikaze roll x 8 pieces
prawn and avocado filled, topped with salmon, spicy sweet sauce and finished with chopped chives.
R 260.00
new style salmon sashimi
thinly sliced salmon served with ginger, chives julienne, sesame oil, truffle oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
R 240.00
new style tuna sashimi
thinly sliced tuna served with a ginger, chives julienne, sesame oil, truffle oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
R 205.00
tempura prawn roll x 5 pieces
tempura prawn & avocado filled, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
R 160.00
salmon poke bowl
fresh salmon or tuna (raw or seared) with sushi rice, avocado, edamame, cucumber and spring onion, topped with a truffle sauce.
R 245.00
small plates
soup of the day
ask your waitron.
R 95.00
prawn bao bun OR panko crusted tofu bao bun
steamed bao bun, stuffed with blanched prawns (or panko crusted tofu), slaw, chilli bean mayo, teriyaki and coriander. Veg (tofu) | R95
R 105.00
grilled or fried calamari
crispy fried or marinated and grilled tentacles & tubes. - served with a garlic aioli or tartar sauce.
R 150.00
tempura prawns
tempura prawns lightly dusted and deep fried until crispy, served with a side of sweet chili sauce.
R 125.00
white wine & garlic mussels
fresh west coast mussels steamed in a garlic, white wine & cream sauce served with lightly toasted baguette.
R 135.00
vegetables spring rolls
filled with vegetables, halloumi cheese and served with sweet chili sauce.
R 95.00
cheese croquettes
five panko crumbed 3 cheese croquettes with roasted red pepper pesto.
R 125.00
salads
caesar salad
cos lettuce dressed in a homemade caesar dressing, garlic croutons, white anchovies and parmesan shavings. add chicken I R 55.00 add 3 grilled mozambican tiger prawns I R 140.00 add seared tuna (when available) I R 90.00 add grilled calamari I R 115.00 add avocado I R 20.00
R 165.00
house salad
seasonal lettuce, cherry tomatoes, radish, cucumber, kalamata olives, carrots julienne, avocado, free range egg, grana padano shavings, drizzled in our secret dressing.
R 175.00
non-seafood mains & burgers
fillet steak (300g)
(A-grade) fillet steak with a garlic butter basting, a choice of either truffle mushroom or pepper sauce - includes a side of your choice. 200g I R 340
R 465.00
wagyu burger
180g wagyu burger patty, topped with mature cheddar cheese, fresh tomato, sliced pickles served on a lightly toasted brioche bun with onion rings on top - includes a side of your choice. add avocado I R 20
R 240.00
tuna burger - subject to availability
seared tuna steak, wasabi mayo, rocket, red onion, sliced pickles, seven spice and teriyaki sauce on a lightly toasted brioche bun with onion rings on top - includes a side of your choice. add avocado I R 20
R 230.00
vegetarian burger
seasonal vegetable burger patty, topped with grilled halloumi, fresh tomato, rocket, sliced brown mushrooms, on a lightly toasted brioche bun - includes a side of your choice. add avocado I R 20
R 195.00
mains
white wine & garlic mussels
fresh west coast mussels steamed in a garlic,, white wine & cream sauce - served with a choice of crispy potato fries or a lightly toasted baguette.
R 240.00
fresh shucked hake
fresh hake fillet, grilled or deep fried in a light crispy beer batter - includes a side and sauce of your choice.
R 240.00
grilled kingklip
grilled kingklip fillet - includes a side and sauce of your choice.
R 340.00
grilled line fish of the day (when available)
ask your waitron about our fresh line fish of the day, as it changes daily - includes a side and sauce of your choice.
R 315.00
grilled or fried calamari
crispy fried or marinated and grilled tentacles & tubes - includes a side and sauce of your choice.
R 275.00
our incredible prawns
grilled mozambican tiger prawns. include a side and a choice of either lemon garlic sauce or peri peri butter sauce or peri-peri butter sauce.
R 425.00
salmon teriyaki
salmon fillet basted with teriyaki sauce, grilled to your preference served with wasabi mashed potatoes and steamed pak choi.
R 365.00
seafood pasta
pomodoro based fettuccine with a dash of chilli, garlic and a generous mixture of mussels, squid and mozanbican tiger prawns.
R 340.00
cape malay seafood curry
a bold, aromatic seafood curry with squid, mussels, prawns and kingklip, seasoned with mother-in-law spice, garlic and chilli oil in a rich cape malay curry sauce, served with jasmine rice and a crisp poppadum.
R 285.00
sides
bowl of crispy potato or sweet potato fries
R 60.00
sticky spring onion & parsley rice
R 60.00
seasonal side salad
R 60.00
Baby potatoes with cream cheese & chives
R 60.00
wasabi mashed potatoes
R 60.00
garlic mashed potatoes
R 60.00
truffle mushroom risotto
R 60.00
seasonal vegetables
R 60.00
asian slaw with teriyaki sauce
R 60.00
garlic baguette
R 60.00
sauces
garlic aioli
R 60.00
tartar sauce
R 60.00
fabulous hot seafood platters
platter for one
crayfish tails, grilled mozambican tiger prawns, calamari, steamed mussels in a white wine & garlic sauce, hake, crispy potato fries & seasonal salad. - served with a lemon garlic sauce and a tartar sauce.
R 845.00
platter for two
crayfish tails, grilled mozambican tiger prawns, calamari, rockefeller oysters, steamed mussels in a white wine & garlic sauce, sustainably caught line fish and grilled norwegian salmon teriyaki - served with crispy potato fries, spring onion & parsley savoury rice, seasonal side salad and a garlic loaf. - accompanied by a lemon garlic and peri peri butter sauce and a garlic aioli and tartar sauce.
R 1,550.00
combos
fresh hake & calamari combo
prepared either battered & deep fried or lightly grilled include a side and sauce of your choice. top up with 3 grilled mozambican style tiger prawns I R 140
R 350.00
sustainably caught fresh linefish & calamari combo
line fish lightly grilled, calamari prepared either battered & deep fried or lightly grilled. - include a side and sauce of your choice top up with 3 grilled mozanbican tiger prawns I R 140
R 415.00
junior meals (under 12’s)
deep fried hake & chips
R 130.00
cheese burger & chips
R 130.00
chicken strips & chips
R 130.00
chicken pasta
R 130.00
desserts
our winter desert - ask your waitron
R 125.00
apple crumble with chantilly cream & salted caramel sauce
R 110.00
individually baked cheese cake with a berry coulis
R 160.00
vanilla crème brûlée
R 105.00
ice cream selection (2 scoops)
chocolate / salted caramel / vanilla.
R 80.00
sorbet selection (2 scoops)
mixed berry / mango / tropical.
R 85.00
ice cream don pedros
jameson irish whisky
R 105.00
kahlua
R 105.00
amarula
R 105.00
oysters
fresh shucked oysters (giant 12 pcs)
medium 6 pcs I R 230 , 12 pcs I R 420 large 6 pcs I R 270 , 12 pcs I R 500 extra large I R 300 , 12 pcs I R 570 giant 6 pcs I R 360 super giant (180g +) I R 75 each omg (250g +) I R 100 each
R 675.00
mixed selection
4 x cocktail / 4 x medium / 4 x large.
R 400.00
oyster rockefeller
4 x medium oyster topped with a creamy spinach & blue cheese sauce, baked au gratin.
R 215.00
the delightful dozen
4 x medium natural oysters - served with lemon wedges, black pepper and tabasco 2 x medium oyster pomegranate 2 x medium oysters topped with creme fraiche, caviar and micro greens 2 x medium oysters tempura - battered / spring onion 2 x medium oysters gin and toni
R 475.00
bloody shot
1 x medium oyster topped with freshly cracked black pepper, drizzled with lemon juice and a side shot pf bloody mary.
R 75.00
tempura oysters
4 x medium oysters tempura - battered / spring onion.
R 190.00
Accepts vouchers