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The Fat Fish Plettenberg Bay

Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
Contemporary Seafood Sushi Tapas
Location Pointer Milkwood Centre, Hopwood St, Plettenberg Bay, 6600
4.7
(2924 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Pet Friendly
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 100

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The Fat Fish – Plettenberg Bay

Enjoy the finest, sustainably sourced seafood available, platters of delicate sushi and a variety of innovative contemporary dishes within a stone’s throw of the sea in Plettenberg Bay. All perfectly complemented by an award-winning wine list, classic cocktails and extensive craft gin selection.

The dramatic all-teal contemporary interior affords perfect views of the ocean and the famous Beacon Isle Hotel, while the large open terrace and outdoor Sushi Bar ensure the ultimate venue for al fresco dining on a perfect Plett day.

Open for lunch and dinner, The Fat Fish is a perennial favourite with locals and holidaymakers alike, valued for its exacting standards of friendly, knowledgeable service, quality seafood and some of the finest sushi and wine on the Garden Route.

Please note The Fat Fish is situated upstairs in the Milkwood Centre. Should you require access due to a disability or injury, please contact the restaurant directly to arrange for the private, back entrance to be opened.

Opening Hours

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

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 (2924)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.6
  • Matthias K. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • HELENA Dined: 3 days ago
    3.8
    Food 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 01 Aug 26
    We always look forward to the meals at Fat Fish once a year when we’re up on holiday. Usually the food is excellent, this time disappointing rump steak full of sinew and cold inside at med-rare. Staff did offer to replace however, but by then my meal was half eaten and the timing would be off. Pity.

  • Job L. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 01 Aug 26
    Real fresh fish food. Loved it

  • Felicity C. Dined: 3 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value N/A
    Service N/A
    Ambience N/A

    Reviewed on: Sat 01 Aug 26
    Food was excellent. Line fish, salmon tagliatelle and hake and calamari all excellent.

  • Caryl H. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 31 Jul 26
    I was very disappointed to see that the best thing on the menu, the grilled Hake and Calamari has been removed. I look forward to it all year! Devistating!

  • Norman Dined: 5 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 30 Jul 26
    Great all round thank you

  • Jenni B. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 30 Jul 26
    Excellent all round. Must try the hake with Parmesan and chilli.

  • Piet V. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Dick Dined: 6 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 29 Jul 26
    Wonderful food and attentive but not intrusive staff. Highly recommended

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