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The Oyster Company
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The Oyster Tavern
The Knysna Oyster Company has been cultivating the finest oysters on the beds of the pristine Knysna River estuary since 1949. That is over 56 years experience in producing the tastiest oysters in the land!So, when visiting Knysna, come on down to the original Oyster Tavern on Thesen´s Jetty, for a tasting of our finest selection of wild and cultivated, fresh oysters.
We are also specializing in mouth-watering seafood dishes. Enjoy excellent cuisine with a fine wine from our extensive wine list and stunning waterfront views of the Heads.On Thesen´s Jetty you can also enjoy an oyster farm tour and browse in the Oyster Company´s retail shop selling branded gifts, special sauces and an impressive array of take-away seafood to choose from.
The Oyster Bar
No visit to Knysna is complete without a feast of delectable oysters, freshly harvested from the lagoon. The Knysna Oyster Company also welcomes visitors at their Oyster Bar next to the Knysna Waterfront with stunning views over the lagoon.Knysna Oysters are famous around the world and visitors as well as locals love to begin their evening’s activities here with a delightful sundowner of beer or champagne - and delicious oysters or oyster dishes.By the way: Cassanova is said to have eaten 50+ every evening for their reputed aphrodisiac powers.
The Oyster Company´s History
Since as early as 1949 the Knysna Oyster Company has been titillating Gastronomes from all over the world by cultivating the Finest Oysters in our beds in the pristine Knysna River Estuary. That´s over 54 years experience in producing the tastiest oysters in the land!Oysters, best known for their reputed aphrodisiac powers, have been a favourite of food lovers throughout the centuries, beginning with the Roman Emperors who paid for them by their weight in gold…The Memoramdum of Association states one of the objects for which the Company was established as: “…to establish and promote…the cultivation and growth of oyster beds and oysters in South African waters.” This the Company has done with great success, and today it stands proud as the oldest and biggest oyster farm in South Africa, a testimony to the spirit of adventure of the founding members.