Food & Cuisine in Port Elizabeth and Addo

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Port Elizabeth and Addo have numerous dining options. You can taste the local cuisine at some of the cosy delis in the city, or opt for something exotic such as Japanese Teriyaki curry at one of the multicuisine restaurants in the area. You can choose to eat at a laidback downtown café, or dine at an elegant restaurant that affords magnificent views of the sea. Many Port Elizabeth restaurants have a family-friendly atmosphere, perfect for those travelling with children. Even vegetarians and vegans can enjoy great meals, thanks to the organic "no pesticide, no preservative" spread offered by many dining facilities.

Restaurants in Port Elizabeth introduce the visitor to local delicacies while maintaining the feel of an international city. Make sure you experience as many dining options as possible!

This Port Elizabeth and Addo Restaurants Guide gives a breakdown of what type of cuisine you could expect to find, as well as listing some popular restaurants which you may like to try. More general information about food in South Africa can be found by going to our South Africa Restaurants Guide. And to burn off some of those calories, why not enjoy some of the great shopping in Port Elizabeth and Addo.

Food & Cuisine in Port Elizabeth and Addo

Bakeries

In Port Elizabeth, you can savour some delightful, oven-fresh breads, cakes, and pastries. The patisseries offer huge variety in terms of light snacks that leave you asking for more. The stacks of bread piled up on the shelves are as much a visual treat as they are a gastronomic delight. Created with the skill of an artist, these breads, whether a simple round bun or a more elaborate twisted loaf, are a must have if you are an enthusiastic food "explorer".

Seafood

The ocean view restaurants in Port Elizabeth offer visitors the ideal setting for a seafood dinner. Taste lobster or crab preparations, enjoy delicate mussel or oyster curries, or order a fish course, all accompanied by some of the choicest wines and the sound of the waves crashing on the shore. Many Port Elizabeth restaurants display their stock of live fish and lobsters. You can take your pick and have a scrumptious meal prepared in a jiffy.

African Cuisine

When in Rome, do as Romans do. If you firmly believe in this old adage, try some of the local delicacies at the restaurants in Port Elizabeth and Addo. For people staying at the lodges and B&Bs in Addo, this might be a wonderful chance to familiarise yourself with African cuisine. You can snack on fish 'n chips, dine more elegantly on prawn salads and oyster dishes, or opt for the humble yet nutritious mealy porridge. Many lodges at Addo offer home cooked meals in simple and comfortable farmhouse settings, away from the glamour and glitter of 5-star restaurant dining. You can dine in a partially covered verandah overlooking green lawns and thick clumps of Tippiana trees.

Japanese Cuisine

Thanks to the number of Japanese tourists visiting Port Elizabeth and Addo, you can get a taste of something more than the usual sushi and sashimi. In true Japanese style, you can pick a plate off a revolving conveyor belt, or, sit around a low table as you reach gourmet nirvana following a meal of tempura, teppenyaki, or udon beef.