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SEAFOOD · STEAKS · PORTUGUESE FAVOURITES

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Seafood, steaks and something sweet.

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Grilled prawns with lemon butter, herbs and a lemon wedge
Pescada in tomato and onion sauce with lemon and parsley
Smoked salmon salad with fresh greens, cucumber and red cabbage
Sauce poured over golden potatoes beside grilled chicken and fresh herbs
Chocolate brownie topped with ice cream and chocolate sauce, with fresh mint
A taste of the sea
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Fish & shellfishPrawnsSeafood combosPrime cutsPortuguese specialitiesStarters & soupsPetiscosChicken & prego rollsSalads & vegetarianChildren’s menuSides & saucesSomething sweet

Today’s catch awaits.

Our fish selection changes daily. Ask us about today’s catch when you visit.

Fish & shellfish

A little of the sea, a lot of Portuguese flavour.

Choco FritoR230
Deep-fried calamari strips with homemade tartar sauce.
Calamari SteakR230
Grilled with lemon beurre blanc sauce.
Patagonian Baby CalamariR255
Lightly grilled with lemon beurre blanc.
Portuguese SardinesR259
Whole sardines grilled with roasted peppers, tomatoes and onions.
HakeR168
Grilled with lemon beurre blanc.
PescadaR249
Fresh hake baked with tomato and onion sauce.

Prawns

Lemon butter, a touch of chilli, or a mild coconut curry.

Prawns NacionalR419
Portuguese-African style sauce with garlic, chilli and a touch of cream.
Grilled PrawnsR419
Grilled in lemon butter with garlic.
Prawn CurryR419
Deshelled prawns in a mild coconut curry sauce.

Seafood combos

For sharing, or for a hearty appetite.

Mini Seafood Combo for OneR350
4 small prawns, calamari starter and fresh hake.
Maxi Pescador ComboR620
6 queen prawns, calamari starter and fresh hake.
Chef’s Platter for TwoR1,058
12 queen prawns, calamari main, mussels and fresh hake. Exchange the hake for kingklip for +R150.

Prime cuts

South African beef and flame-grilled steaks.

Sirloin · 250gR259
Fillet · 250gR369
Rib-EyeR369

Portuguese specialities

The flavours we come back to, time after time.

Espetada · 300gR289
Beef seasoned with coarse salt, bay leaves and onions, served on a skewer.
Espetada · 500gR515
Beef seasoned with coarse salt, bay leaves and onions, served on a skewer.
Portuguese Steak · SirloinR299
Our homemade sauce, topped with an egg.
Portuguese Steak · FilletR399
Our homemade sauce, topped with an egg.
Portuguese Steak · Rib-EyeR399
Our homemade sauce, topped with an egg.
Steak Trinchado · SirloinR299
Strips of steak grilled in a rich beef sauce. Peri-peri optional.
Steak Trinchado · FilletR399
Strips of steak grilled in a rich beef sauce. Peri-peri optional.

Starters & soups

Something to start with.

MusselsR135
Served in a creamy onion sauce.
Baby CalamariR135
Grilled in a light garlic and lemon butter sauce.
Portuguese SardinesR135
Grilled and topped with onion and green peppers.
Chouriço AssadoR135
Sliced chouriço prepared the traditional way.
Garlic Flat BreadR59
Traditional Portuguese Bolo do Caco.
Starter PrawnsR160
Peri-peri optional.
Chicken LiversR135
Peri-peri optional.
Steak Trinchado · StarterR160
Peri-peri optional.
Chicken Trinchado · StarterR140
Peri-peri optional.
OystersR35 each
Medium cultivated oysters; priced per oyster.
CanjaR95
Light chicken soup.
Caldo VerdeR95
Traditional Portuguese soup with kale and sliced chouriço.
Fish SoupR105
Tomato and onion based consommé-style fish soup.

Petiscos

Served strictly until 6pm.

Any 3 small mealsR309
Choose any 3 small meals: Mussels, Baby Calamari, Chouriço Assado, Starter Prawns, Chicken Livers, Steak Trinchado starter, Chicken Trinchado starter or 3 oysters. Add an extra Garlic Flat Bread for R59.

Chicken & prego rolls

Portuguese favourites, from the grill to the roll.

Half ChickenR250
Grilled with lemon herb or spicy peri-peri.
Sacana Chicken Fillet PiecesR199
Tomato and onion sauce with peppers and mozzarella. Add chouriço +R55.
Chicken CurryR199
Authentic mild curry garnished with coriander.
Prego Steak Roll · Sirloin 150gR169
Fresh Portuguese roll with our traditional red wine and bay leaf sauce.
Prego Steak Roll · Fillet 150gR199
Fresh Portuguese roll with our traditional red wine and bay leaf sauce.
Prego Chicken RollR169
Chicken breast strips served on a Portuguese roll.

Salads & vegetarian

Colourful plates and familiar flavours.

Portuguese SaladR128
Seasonal greens, tomatoes, onion, cucumber and olives.
Greek SaladR149
Cucumber, tomato, onion, feta and Kalamata olives.
Roquefort SaladR149
Seasonal greens with homemade blue cheese dressing.
Chicken SaladR195
Seasonal greens, avocado when available, sunflower seeds and chicken strips.
Smoked Salmon SaladR245
Seasonal greens, avocado when available, sunflower seeds and smoked salmon.
Vegetarian PastaR179
Penne served with seasonal vegetables.
Arroz de VegetaisR179
Rice with tomato and onion sauce and seasonal vegetables.
Caril de LegumesR179
Vegetable curry served with rice.

Children’s menu

For children 12 years and younger.

Fish & ChipsR125
Chicken Strips & ChipsR99
Steak Strips & ChipsR138
Pasta PenneR108
With chicken pieces or steak pieces.
Ice Cream & Chocolate SauceR38
One scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Sides & sauces

One complimentary side with each main course: seasonal vegetables, baby potatoes, chips, plain rice or a side salad.

Extra SideR55
Sauce SelectionR48
Creamy garlic, black pepper, blue cheese, creamy mushroom or Madagascan green pepper.

Something sweet

Stay for one more course. Ask about our cake of the day.

Chocolate MousseR108
Chocolate BrownieR108
Served with vanilla ice cream.
Crème BrûléeR108
Crème CaramelR108
Surprise Orange PancakesR99
Ice Cream & Chocolate SauceR99
CheesecakeR135
Dom PedroR98
Whiskey or Kahlúa.
Irish CoffeeR98
Made with Jameson Irish Whiskey.

Please tell our team about any allergies or dietary requirements before ordering. Availability and prices may change.

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O Pescador

South African-Portuguese roots.
A Knysna welcome.

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Shop 20, Upper Level, Knysna Waterfront, Waterfront Drive, Knysna, 6571

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