Name: Graze By The River
Address: 38 Van Der Riet St, Port Alfred, 6170
Price range: $$

About Graze By The River

Let me introduce you to Graze By The River, a relaxed restaurant tucked along the water in Port Alfred that feels easygoing from the moment you arrive. Located at 38 Van Der Riet St, Port Alfred, 6170, South Africa, Graze By The River is the kind of place you recommend to friends when they ask where to eat without fuss but still want something memorable. The vibe is casual and welcoming, with outdoor seating that lets you soak up the river views while enjoying a laid-back meal. Inside, the atmosphere stays friendly and unpretentious, making it just as comfortable for a quick bite as it is for a long, chatty lunch. Service options are flexible, so whether you feel like dining in, grabbing takeaway, or settling in outdoors, it all flows naturally. The menu keeps things interesting with a mix that suits different moods and preferences, offering everything from small plates to more filling options that don’t feel heavy. Drinks are a big part of the experience here, with a solid selection of beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails, plus good coffee for slower mornings. Food-wise, there’s thoughtful attention to variety, including halal food, vegan options, vegetarian choices, and organic dishes, which makes choosing with a group much easier. If you’re short on time, quick bites are available, yet the quality still feels considered rather than rushed. What really stands out is how Graze By The River balances simplicity with choice, allowing you to keep things light or build a more indulgent spread without feeling overwhelmed. It’s the sort of restaurant where conversation flows easily, plates are meant to be shared, and every visit feels natural rather than staged. Families, couples, and solo diners all seem to fit right in, and the easy pace encourages you to order another drink, sample another small plate, and simply enjoy the setting without watching the clock.

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Business Info

Service options

+ Outdoor seating

+ On-site services

+ Takeaway

+ Dine-in

Highlights

+ Fireplace

+ Great beer selection

+ Great cocktails

+ Great coffee

+ Great dessert

+ Great tea selection

+ Great wine list

+ Live music

Popular for

+ Breakfast

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible car park

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

+ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Halal food

+ Organic dishes

+ Quick bite

+ Small plates

+ Spirits

+ Vegan options

+ Vegetarian options

+ Wine

Dining options

+ Breakfast

+ Brunch

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Catering

+ Counter service

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

+ Bar on site

+ Toilet

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cosy

+ Romantic

+ Trendy

Crowd

+ Family friendly

+ Groups

+ Tourists

Planning

+ Lunch reservations recommended

+ Reservations required

+ Dinner reservations recommended

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Credit cards

Children

+ Good for kids

+ High chairs

Parking

+ Free of charge street parking

+ Free parking lot

+ Parking

Hour time open

Right Now :

Monday: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM ,
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM ,
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM ,
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Thursday: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM ,
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Friday: 09:00 AM - 02:30 PM ,
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Saturday: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM ,
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM

38 Van Der Riet St, Port Alfred, 6170, South Africa

Reviews

When visiting Port Alfred, if you love freshly made food with locally sourced ingredients then graze by the river is a must. Nick the owner was an amazing host helping us with our food and making sure we were enjoying ourself. I went 2 times for the monthly wine tasting, which was an incredible experience where he invited experts from the industry whom explained everything about the wines we were tasting. Definitely would recommend!!

- Sander Schipmölder -

The gift shop in the front has something for everyone. The restaurant servies and the atmosphere is really nice The fish is locally cough. It's pet friendly as long as the 2 Labradors approves it. The food was also really fast and fresh prepared. I has a nice in door and outdoor seating area. The bathrooms is also very clean and fresh.

- Vicky de Jager -

Brilliant food. Unlike anything I've tasted before. Such a bonus getting organic and free range food with gluten free options. I felt spoilt for choice. The passion that goes into the food is almost tangible. The chicken curry was delicious, so was the fish dish. We shared the fig and blue cheese salad as a starter - absolutely DIVINE. Will come here again.

- Anne -

A thoroughly enjoyable lunch with good friends! The food was scrumptious and well prepared, the service better than most places and the friendly personal attention from the owner Nick made this a truly supreme visit!

- André Koch -

Best Chops and Seafood dish we have had!! I would recommend to go there for real authentic Thai seafood and best cooked tasty Chops! The ambiance is real!

- Cherylleigh Robinson -

The venue is relaxed and peaceful.. the food is amazing... And the service is top notch. Cherry on the top is that our 4 legged friend was just as welcome

- Shiree Evans -

We visited Port Alfred on holiday and Graze by The River, by far, was the best culinary experience in the area. You can taste that the food is made to order with only fresh ingredients. The owner ensured a personal experience by hosting each table - when we return to this coast we will be sure to enjoy another meal at Graze by The River.

- Emma Devine -