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Zachary's Grill Room

Contemporary South African Steakhouse
Location Pointer Sparrebosch, Knysna, 6571, South Africa
4.5
(136 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views

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Zachary’s Grill Room – backstory

Keith Stuart, one of the visionary founders of Pezula Private Estate, was not just a pioneer in luxury real estate but also a passionate dog lover. His two faithful companions, Zachary and Noah, were inseparable from his side and together, they embarked on extravagant adventures around the globe, exploring the finest Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury resorts all around the world.
Zachary and Noah’s presence quickly made them celebrities in their own right, earning admiration and affection wherever they went. When Keith established a restaurant and bar at the then Pezula Hotel, it was only natural to honour his beloved pets with names that reflected their importance. Thus, the restaurant was named Zachary’s Grill Room, and the bar was called Noah’s Bar, a tribute to the dogs who had become global sensations.

When Village n Life took over Pezula Hotel, we, as fellow dog lovers, chose to retain these cherished names. However, with our shift from a luxury hotel to a Nature Retreat, we also embraced a new vision for the restaurant. We transitioned from fine dining to a family-friendly dining experience, focusing on sustainability and supporting local.
Our commitment to the environment is at the heart of our operations. We prioritise minimising waste and are dedicated to recycling. Kitchen waste is transformed into Bokashi tea, which nourishes our beautiful grounds and supports our sustainability efforts. We also prioritise supporting local farmers and businesses, the lifeblood of our community.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 07h00 - 22h00

Reviews (136)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.5
  • Jose F. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 18 Feb 26
    Beautiful environment with lovely views and smart design. The service is friendly and helpful but a bit slow. The ostrich steak was perfect, the lamb shank was huge, expensive and a bit dry and tough. The desert was delicious and the Knysna 75 cocktail was great

    Zachary's Grill Room responded on Wed 18 Feb 26:
    Hi Jose Thank you for the review. We appreciate your feedback. Many thanks

  • Wim G. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Feb 26
    We had lamb shank as our main. It was absolutely tender and delicious. I would seriously recommend this dish. Simply delicious.

    Zachary's Grill Room responded on Mon 16 Feb 26:
    Hi Mr. Grobelaar - Thank you for your feedback. I'm so glad your enjoyed your Lamb Shank. Hope Heather and your guests also enjoyed their time with us. Look forward to seeing you again. Regards Dale Widlake

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

    Reviewed on: Thu 12 Feb 26
    Much better than 2 years agi. Excellent food

    Zachary's Grill Room responded on Thu 12 Feb 26:
    Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback. Hope to see you soon again. Kind Regards

  • Gabriele B. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Feb 26
    Was very good experience we are going to come back

    Zachary's Grill Room responded on Tue 03 Feb 26:
    Thank you Gabriele - We appreciate your feedback and look forward to having you here again. Warm Regards Team Pezula

  • Bernd W. Dined: 1 month ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 31 Jan 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Zachary's Grill Room responded on Tue 03 Feb 26:
    Thank you for your feedback Bernd - We appreciate your feedback and look forward to your next visit with us. Kind Regards Team Pezula

  • Brigitte R. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 23 Jan 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Zachary's Grill Room responded on Tue 03 Feb 26:
    Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback. Look forward to hosting you again soon. Team Pezula

  • HP Dined: 2 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Dec 25
    Perfect place to eat…and we stay at Pezula, so we don‘t have to drive to Knysna for dinner

    Zachary's Grill Room responded on Mon 22 Dec 25:
    Thank you HP - It was great having you here again. Enjoy your white Christmas and see you in January. Regards- Dale

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

    Reviewed on: Tue 09 Dec 25
    Zachary’s has definitely improved significantly since our last few visits. Lovely fresh and warm bread to start. The dip was a bit tasteless . The bread was much tastier with some nice butter ( and much more environmentally friendly if the butter doesn’t come out of a plastic container). The tuna, shrimp and mussel starters were all lovely and came in generous portions. Fillet was well cooked and appreciated. The kingllip slightly overcooked but nice flavor. The chicken poke bowl disappointing as it lacked moist and flavor. An extra bonus was the little complimentary chocolate dessert shot our waitress brought us. All in all a positive surprise and we will definitely be back.

    Zachary's Grill Room responded on Wed 17 Dec 25:
    Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit to Zachary's Restaurant at Pezula Nature retreat. We have worked very hard to improve our standards and continue so on a daily basis. Your support means a great deal to our team, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

  • Donnay Dined: 3 months ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 02 Dec 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Zachary's Grill Room responded on Mon 22 Dec 25:
    Thank you for your Review at Zachary's - Hope to see you soon again - Team Zachary's

  • khanya m. Dined: 3 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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