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Cafe Gannet

Old Post Tree Square | 1 Market Street, South Africa
044 691 3738
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Modern & welcoming
Cafe Gannet Entrance
Dessert Table
The reception Tables
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Ranked #2 of 14 restaurants in Mossel Bay
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Price range: RM19 - RM69
Cuisines: Sushi, Seafood
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Nice place for dinner if staying over in Mossel Bay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Husband had the seafood medley which consisted of half a crayfish, mussels, fish served in a creamy sauce with rice balls. This is the second time that he has had this and each time he has enjoyed it. I opted for the sushi which was fresh. Kids had the kiddies burgers and chips and son had the fish with chilli... More

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London, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
86 reviews 86 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Don't miss this place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Great seafood, great service, nice setting. Ask for Raylene to get a great dining experience. More

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Swellendam, South Africa
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“hmm”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

We came to Cafe Gannet Just before Easter holidays, and despite some city power cuts during hte eveniong, the staff were super friendly and efficient, and the food was amazing! More

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Janine Shippen, Owner at Cafe Gannet, responded to this review
11 April 2012

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! A power failure is never an easy situation to deal with and even less so at night. I am really glad that we could still make your evening enjoyable and must say a huge thank you for your support! More

Cape Town Central, South Africa
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Excellent food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

love the food and location. dinner and lunch is great. breakfast is good. More

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Cape Town, South Africa
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Good Service - Nice setting”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

The Cafe Gannet has been around for many years and is always a good place for a decent meal. It was a quiet Friday night but they were expecting a coach of tourists a little later in the evening. The fish and chips (Hake) is done somewhat differently to most places and there were a few choices of sauces to... More

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London, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“My guess is it's the best in Mossel Bay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

No fine dining experience but did what it sets out to do pretty well. Just a pity that it there doesn't seem to be anywhere in Mossel Bay at a higher level. More

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George, South Africa
1 review
“Best hake I have EVER had !”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

I had the Red Chilli & Lime hake today. It was absolutely sublime. Who knew fish could be so tender... Thanks for an outstanding lunch. Gareth and Janine are superb hosts, and deserve to be visited when next you are in Mosselbay. More

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Horsham, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“Customer service”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

The attitude of the waitresses on our last visit was extremely poor although the food was good. More

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Janine Shippen, Owner at Cafe Gannet, responded to this review
8 March 2012

Dear Michael A guest's perceptions of the service received whilst dining at the Cafe Gannet is the only true yardstick we have for measuring whether or not we have met your expectations. We would, therefore, like to thank you for taking the time to let us know about your recent experience. The service which you received is most definitely not... More

Mossel Bay, South Africa
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Dream Wedding”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
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What a wonderfully perfect day! Big Thank you to all the Staff of the Cafe Gannet for their flawless service and execution of our wedding celebration! Special thanks to Janine, who managed the day and helped with all the planning from day 1. The food was out of this world and every single one of our Guests walked away that... More

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Port Elizabeth
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Nice suprise, Gem in Mosselbay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

We arrived a bit early, and had drinks at the lovely bar overlooking the ocean, great views and very friendly service. We have not found any Restaurant in Mosselbay even coming close to the quality of food we had here. Good waitress, and the food was well priced and great quality. Cafe Gannet is a must if spending a night... More

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