My husband and I dined at The Olive Tree after reading reviews on Trip Advisor. We were not disappointed. Even though we didn't have a booking we were seated immediately and greeted in a friendly fashion. Drinks arrived promptly, and the owner/manager had sent her security person out to greet us on arrival. My husband ordered steak, and when it... More

Myself and my wife absolutely loved this restaurant. We ate there two out of the three nights we spent in Knysna during our honeymoon. The atmosphere was warm, cosy, and unpretentious. The food was a dream. I had what was probably the most tender and delicious steak of my life. My wife is a vegetarian and she was well catered... More

Excellent! From the outside it doesn't look like much, but as soon as you go inside you feel the cosy ambience and are greeted by who I assumed to be one of the owners. There are no fancy table settings,but a lone candle on each table. The whole restaurant are in dim light, so although the tables are quite tight,... More

The above covers just about everything they do being done well,I have lost count of the number of visits we have made as a family,go try see for yourself,wonderful value for money(Aberdonian influence coming out) very good wines at sensible prices,and limited menu to enable really good tastes to pervade.Well done Helen and crew.

Feels like a locals favourite, if I lived in Knysna I would eat here all the time! Ellen and her colleagues make you feel at home with an intimate setting which is casual yet decadent. The food is outstanding, small perfectly formed menu which is great for me as I'm not known for being fussy and would eat everything! Good... More

My friend and I came here as it was highly rated on trip advisor, and they weren't wrong!! The owner Ellen was the hostess with the mostess, really welcoming and passionate about the food. The menu is on a chalk board she brings around and goes through each meal with you, and makes you want to try it all!! The... More

Located on the high street of Knysna so easy to bypass in favour of the waterfront... missing this place would be a big mistake as the food is really amazing... the steak was the best ever... every thing home cooked ... very attentive staff... You really must go ... Best food in the entire visit along the Garden Route

It's a bistro, with perfect food and a real good staff. The owner is always present, and she is a lovely person. I definitely recommend.

I can see why this is the best place to eat!! Food presented on a chalkboard and delightfully explained by the waitress's who was so lovely!! Husband had the beef 'melt in mouth' fillet and I had the chicken dish. We had the cape Malay babootie to share!!! All was yum yum yum!!! And the total price was such great... More