Last night, we celebrated Valentine's Day at Social Eatery, a tradition for us on special occasions. Arriving 40 minutes ahead of our reservation, we intended to enjoy the outdoor terrace. To our surprise, a waiter brought wine glasses without any introductions or information on specials, and left. After waiting for 40 minutes unattended, we had to flag down another waiter to order a starter to share – the snoek board. Despite this, the board was brought out without plates, salt, pepper, or other essentials. Requesting assistance from yet another waiter, we waited an additional 20 minutes. Our board was cleared once finished, but the dirty plates and cutlery were left uncleared. When we ordered our mains at 7:30 pm, we were informed of a long wait due to the busy night. When our mains were eventually served, no cutlery was provided. Upon requesting cutlery, the waiter gestured towards the dirty starter cutlery, which was still on the uncleared plates. Throughout our meal, our wine glasses remained unfilled, and we noticed that tables with European guests received more attentive service. While we always enjoy the food at Social Eatery, last night's service fell well below expectations. Despite the busy evening, we arrived at 6:20 pm when most tables were still available.
Food: 4
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 4
Excellent service. Very nice vibe. Like there bathroom especially soap and lotion. The food was beautiful and tasty. Missing a 🌟 cause I found a small hair in my noodle dish.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
R 450–500
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Social Burger
Stunning gardens, super friendly staff and delicious food - that's the only way to describe Knysna Social Eatery.
The restaurant is located in the mountains away from the Knysna lagoon. It is a very tranquil and calm setting. Their gardens are exquisite and the noise of splashing water from the numerous fountains creates a relaxing ambience.
The staff and restaurant management were warm and welcoming and the service was impeccable.
The food is delicious and the portions are generous. We had the fried fish and the fish cakes - you simply cannot fault the food.
We will definitely return and possibly even look to spend a few nights in one of their stunning villas.
Recently visited as we were on vacation from Natal. I have to say the food was exceptional, the servers even more polite and exceptional but the management have a thumbs down from me. My niece of two years old has been suffering with teething we thought bringing her for a swim would be a nice outing for her however she screamed and cried as babies do. We were asked to keep her down as the guests pay "big bucks" to stay here. We spent a good deal for the few hours we were here. Just cos we didn't spend "big bucks" we aren't valued customers? I felt uncomfortable after my talk with this manager or owner. I had to sit at the eatery and make sure my niece fell asleep and still I felt so uncomfortable being there. If you're a big spender with kids then you will have no issues. However we were treated very differently, the segregation was evident
Price per person
R 200–250
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 1
Out of all the places visited, this has by far been the most hospitable. Thanks to professionally designed interiors, Covid-19 would be a hard one to pass on.
Enjoy clear mountain air while having your breakfast and coffee while admiring the beautiful garden views.
A professional masterpiece
It is clear that everything done at this place from architecture, landscaping and engineering, took the inputs of many different professionals.
What a beautiful setting, the gardens are so well kept and while eating here you feel so at easyss.
The menu is a bit small but there's quite unique things to choose from.
Staff are friendly and polite.
The food was quite delicious 😋 and coffee ☕ was just as good, on a nice summers day the garden setting just makes u relax and so peaceful.
We definitely come again.
A hidden location in Knysna, but quite a trendy place!
As a fan of Social on Main in Johannesburg, I was quite excited to stumble upon the eatery whilst in a road trip.
I gather that the place was fairly new and still kind of finding its feet.
The ambiance was not that appealing, but it was overshadowed by the sophisticated setting. The waiters were slow and the manager just a tad feisty, but I do think it will all come together with time.
Overall, not a bad place to stumble into if you are ever in that side of the world.
Perfect, just perfect. Everything was well done, the food was fresh and very tasty, good portions aswell.
Definitely try the social burger, one of the best I've ever had.
We also came back for breakfast, that too was great. Their croissant is so so good👌
On top the great food ane service, this place wonderul views and a very relaxed atmosphere.
A must visit place
Had a brilliant Christmas evening here .. beautiful ambiance and was delighted by the vegetarian options
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 200–250
