Paternoster Restaurants

Perched along the shimmering coast line, Blikkie Pizzeria stands proud in a 110 year old fisherman’s cottage complimented by picturesque views. Exuding passion and mouth watering pizzas, the enticing aroma of freshly baked delights and inviting ambiance, Blikkie Pizzeria sets the mood for lingering lunches and early suppers. The décor immerses the senses in a vintage bygone era, simplistic and elegant, yet charming enough to capture loyal followers with authentic Sicilian based pizzas layered with generous toppings. Enjoy delights such as the Colorito, perfectly cooked and layered with chicken, green pepper, pineapple and peppadew or the Capricciosa dressed with salami, mushrooms, olives and green pepper. Dine indoors amidst splashes of vintage décor or alfresco on the sunlit porch scattered with whitewashed benches and tables. Sweeping views seduce the senses with panoramic vistas of Paternoster Bay, brimming with local fisherman counting the catch of the day. Moonlit dinners enchant with shimmering kaleidoscopes hosted by the ocean’s rising moon and provide the perfect backdrop to delicious meals and warm service. Blikkie Pizzeria captures charm and nostalgic memories in relaxed surrounds, the perfect place for languid lunches and early bird dinners.

With a menu that changes every day, the Noisy Oyster in Paternoster is a place you can come back to again and again and always try something new.Grills with an Asian twist, superb seafood creations or delicious pizzas are some of the typical offerings at this quirky venue, brimming with character and warm welcomes. If oysters are your weakness then you won’t be disappointed. As the name suggests, the oysters at this vibrant spot are a must-try.The wine list is modest but thoughtfully designed to offer some of the best regional wines.Flawless service from friendly and knowledgeable staff ensures that every patron is looked after and adds the finishing touch to an all round superb dining experience.

This informal eatery, sparsely decorated but exuding West Coast charm and ambiance, delights with homemade lunches prepared West Coast style with passion and creativity. Tables dressed in afro pop plastic tablecloths, flanked by overgrown herbs in a old boat and shabby signs depicting old stories sit beside a chalkboard brimming with today’s specials. From bobotie to pan-fried breaded bokkoms served with a poached egg and beurre blanc - Sandveld potato dumplings, with dune spinach, almonds and mushrooms. There is enough in one sitting to have you begging for more. Dine in the pleasant courtyard wrapped in blooming bougainvilleas on succulent West Coast cuisine at Op eve Koep in Paternoster.

For an excellent spot to enjoy simple and tasty meals, try The Paternoster Hotel. A terrace provides a lovely area for al fresco dining with a laid-back and casual atmosphere to match, while inside the restaurant patrons can dine in a more formal setting. The staff are attentive and wonderfully swift and ensure a great time is had by each and every patron.

Right on the beach, this quaint restaurant is an awesome spot to watch the tide drift in and out while you munch, scrunch away on the local seafood. By night the friendly little bar is great for pre- or post-dinner drinks and the interior is cosy and warm.If the weather is fine book a table on the small stoep offering panoramic views of the beach, sea and sky. You might sight a few whales splashing about the sunsets are sublime. The ‘catch of the day’ is your best choice, but there are meaty alternatives, especially during winter. The wine list is small but adequate. Meals are served from 10am to 10pm.