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The Fat Fish George

Vegetarian Friendly Tapas Seafood Contemporary
Location Pointer 124A York Street, George
4.5
(1362 reviews)
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Attributes

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

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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

Reviews (1362)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.4
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.5
  • Louisa Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 17 Oct 25
    A great meal with great service. Thank you!

  • A. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 16 Oct 25
    Great restaurant. Definitely worth going and then going back again.

  • Bickers Dined: 3 days ago
    3.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 16 Oct 25
    The food was excellent and the prices reflected this which is fine. The only negative experience of our meal was the waiter trying to upsell Barrington Beer containers at our table. He had clearly been given a brief to do so but when you are enjoying the company of others it’s not appropriate to start trying to sell things. Have them by the bar and till by all means but interrupting customers is uncalled for.

  • Johann V. Dined: 1 week ago
    3
    Food 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Oct 25
    Hi there, I ordered the calamari and kingklip. The calamari was delicious but the Kingklip tasted off. I alerted the waitress to this and nothing was done. Was quite weird that it was just ignored.

  • Elliot Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Marlene R. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.7
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 0.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 12 Oct 25
    Most pleasant, enjoyable evening with great sushi! Thank you.

  • P. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 11 Oct 25
    We enjoyed freshly grilled hake done to perfection accompanied by vegetables and tartare sauce. For dessert we had malva pudding and home made gelato. Perfectly prepared and presented. Service good. Well done!

  • Louis Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
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