Choose a location

Or use your current location

Select

The Fat Fish George

Contemporary Seafood Tapas
Location Pointer 124A York Street, George
4.6
(1350 reviews)
RRR
Menu
Favourite

Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Pet Friendly

Book a table

Menu
Favourite

The Fat Fish – George

An oasis of calm in the heart of the George city centre, The Fat Fish, offers the exact same delightfully original menu as its sister restaurant in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy the finest, sustainably caught, seafood, the freshest sushi as well as a wide range of other innovative dishes in a gem of a location.
The lush, beautifully landscaped garden complete with water features, outdoor BBQ and children’s play area, offers true respite on a hot Garden Route summers day. While the stylish, contemporary interior features a series of more intimate dining spaces on varying levels, with no less than three fireplaces, to cosy up to in the colder wet winter months. In addition, The Fontus, Special Events Room, is available for private celebrations and often plays host to carefully curated food and wine pairings.

The menu is predominantly seafood-based and perfectly complemented by an award-winning wine list, classic cocktails and extensive craft gin selection. Be sure to look out for their regular “From the Fire” al fresco feasts and Paella Specials out in the garden when the weather allows.

Having worked internationally for a number of years, chef patron Christo Nortier has returned home. As passionate as he is experienced, Christo is determined to offer Garden Route diners a true culinary experience and an opportunity to venture away from the conventional in beautiful surrounds.

Facebook: @TheFatFishRestaurant
Instagram: @thefatfish_sa

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 20h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 20h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 20h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 20h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 20h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 20h00
  • Sunday CLOSED

Specials

Seafood Platter Special

Enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine (Wild House Sauvignon Blanc or Cabernet Sauvignon) with every Seafood Platter for Two! Only for R795.

  • 10 Jul - 31 Aug
  • Available 24/7
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 10 Jul 2026

Fish & Chips Lunch Special

Enjoy two delicious plates of our legendary Fish & Chips (beer battered and deep fried or grilled to perfection) for R200!

  • 10 Jul - 30 Sep
  • Tue & Thu: 12:00 - 16:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 10 Jul 2026

Reviews (1350)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.4
  • Celestine K. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Theobald D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 16 Jul 26
    Best seafood platter I ever had.

  • Johan B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 15 Jul 26
    We had an awsum evening at Fat Fish George. Tasty food, excellent service. Many Thanks

  • Marion M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Heidi V. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 08 Jul 26
    Fond memories created in a setting with excellent food and warm friendly service.

  • Liezl d. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Charl G. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 03 Jul 26
    The personal engagement from the owner and the quality of the food - made for a memorable experience

  • Monty F. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 02 Jul 26
    Steak sandwich was excellent as were the mussels. Fries were outstanding. Service was a little slow bearing in mind the restaurant was very quiet. Staff were excellent.

  • Ruth B. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 30 Jun 26
    We thoroughly enjoyed the Fat Fish restaurant. Food was excellent, we had Kingklip and the plank steak. Would recomend both.

  • Pieter E. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 Jun 26
    Excellent experience with great food and hospitality

Show More
Book Now