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Blowfish Restaurant

73/100 (5017 ratings)

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"We were a huge group of 13 people and each and everyone of us loved our food ...from sushi to risotto..all delicious! And 5 star service from our..."

Monica Dart

"The sushi is absolutely amazing. Blowfish is my most favourite sushi restaurant. The view is spectacular. Always the last to leave and the staff..."

Natasha Scott

"Fantastic food and superb service from Sheree. Will definitely be back and can recommend to..."

Ravi Krishnaswamy

"The food was amazing. Definitely a winner the Monday special for R99.00. The service by the waiter Caryn was amazing. We will definitely be back!..."

Benita Brown

"The food was amazingggg!!! Great value for money!! Awesome view with a great fibe! A must..."

Hendrik Odendaal

"Famtastic food and service! What a beautiful view! Will be back when we are in the..."

Marie

"Enjoyed myself here, the food, view and service was amazing. Most definitely going back..."

Sinazo Matika

"The sunday & wednesday sushi half price deal is worth booking a spot for! Recommend this spot for sushi to everyone I..."

Danielle Radloff

"We celebrated my friends birthday and had lunch. We were a table if over 20 people and the restaurant was full. The service was amazing and everyone..."

Bryan Smith

"Most amazing steak and that fennel apple side was bloody amazing! I can’t wait to recreate this at home and hopefully pay blowfish another visit!..."

Uvisha Inarman

"Wonderful service from our waiter who was clearly spinning it was so busy hats off to him. Sushi was tasty and great we had some off the belt and had..."

Micarla Havenga

"Overlooking Table Mountain, this restaurant has a spectacular view. Other than the dishes on the menu, they have a wide selection of fresh fish to..."

Nadia Joubert

"I confess I've only ever gone here for drinks and sushi, so I can't comment on their regular menu. The sushi is always fresh and delicious. I..."

Shani Pretorius

"Dinner was excellent . chose the Thursday night special which had 10 fresh succulent prawns and calamari and rice combo . The ambience was perfect ...."

David Dookoo

"It was my first time at Blowfish for dinner and it was amazing. The restaurant is huge and it looked like there were different parties all over the..."

Zimkhitha Sulelo

"Late lunch 23 dec 2017.Brilliant ambiance, great waiter, great food.We were there 3 years ago and the food was a disaster. What a..."

Patrick Flowerday

"Yesterday was my first visit to Blowfish. I’d been craving seafood for a while now and decided to take my parents out for lunch. The setting..."

Liza

"Absolutely the best value seafood platters on their monday evening winter special menu, R99 for a seafood platter for two is incredible value. The..."

Chris Louw

"Great setting and wonderful ocean views of Cape Town across the bay. Been there several times before and have had consistently good experiences. ..."

Trevor Rees

"Came here for my mom's birthday, was my first time and was definitely not disappointed! Amazing schezwan calamari, if you enjoy something spicy..."

Adi Van Breda

"Blowfish has some amazing specials, so check out their website. Pretty nice sushi and platters but nothing to rave about. It's a place to go to..."

Upasna Maharaj

"I was thoroughly surprised by this place. I live in the area and had driven past many times. Their service is friendly, the fish is fresh and..."

Tumi Ramafoko

"07/04/2017Returned to Blowfish after quite some time. Can remember the times we would go there on a Sunday night enjoying "eat as you much..."

Lucian

"We have always been told that Blowfish is overpriced, so we went for the Monday might seafood platter special to try it out. We were pleasantly..."

Nedine Van Zyl

"Now these guys know how to make you feel welcome!! My last night in CPT and I'm so glad I spent it with you. Food was worth the money and the view..."

Fiona Glenanne

"Fave spot close to home to have sushi. Amazing deal on half price days - which makes the whole experience that much sweeter - and love the..."

Claire Victoria Henderson

"I am so upset that tonight was my first night at blowfish! Probably the best seafood I've had in Cape Town and definitely the best prawns. Good value..."

Jennifer Chiat

"What a superb seafood restaurant. One can ordwr a variety of fresh fish anf prawns by a kg price. We recommend the srafoid platters.Fresh with..."

Garth Williamson

"Wonderful view.... You can sit here and feel like you are escaping to a foreign country.Small portions of delicious food are well presented..."

Temcki_tinx

"Blow fish is in such an awesome location.In my opinion probably one of the best views of Cape Town. You get a wonderful view of table mountain,..."

Sheryll

"R99 for a platter for 2 on a Monday is a good deal but it did not blow me away. The place was only a third full so not very busy. Food arrived..."

Tiara Jorissen

"Went to this place last week Sunday for my brothers 30th bday dine , we called to make a booking they said it is essential but when we arrived at..."

Furkan

"Came to this restaurant for a buffet lunch function. The food was amazingly prepared amzinnd tasted delicious. I still have to try off the menu. The..."

Leonardo Sforza

"The awesome views and amazing tasting food and presentation thereof is sublime. A great place to relax sipping a glass of wine, maybe indulge in some..."

Veronica Le Roux

"This place is close to home and we often come here for dinner and never leave disappointed.The food is great, the view is breathtaking..."

Tracy Poulter

"What a beautiful setting! A really awesome view of the beach while eating some of the freshest fish. For starters, the table ordered the 20piece..."

Nicol Miller

"Had a lovely spontaneous day out with a friend and we ended up here for a lovely warmer winter day of sushi! Love the signature sushi selection and..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"Dinner at Blowfish, what an experience... The place comes highly recommended, so my expectations were high, and I was impressed. I had the Calamari..."

Jaco

"Went in for a late dinner on a Monday night, seated straight away. Our waiter was very friendly but took a little bit long to take our..."

Samantha Katzen

"Had the breakfast buffet at Blowfish and it was pretty good.Lovely fresh fruit juice is brought to your table and then you help yourselves to..."

Lexi Pauli

"It's a nice hidden gem around the blouberg beach at the dolphin beach hotel. Beautiful venue with a lot of space. The tables were spread out and the..."

Mohit Sureka

"Great restaurant. Went there on monday and had the platter for 2 special. Only R100 and i had a feast. Our waiter was also very good. Will definitely..."

Eduard Loubser

"Fantastic spot for lunch or dinner. During Christmas we had Christmas lunch with the family. The service was amazing. the fish selection and the fish..."

Anandie

"Patrick our waiter was very attentive, keeping track of everyone's wine, and kept us happy. They have various specials on the go at the moment, go..."

Mornay Elizabeth Schoeman

"One of the most stunning restaurants I have been to in my life so far. Service that makes you feel at home, views to die for and to top it off, the..."

Raymond Langa

"A warm greeting at the door, a perfect table with a stunning view, a fantastic waiter (Kyle), scrumptious starters (calamari); juicy and generous..."

Coral Le Roux

"Wow! Great venue, friendly service, impressive menu. I had the Gnocchi... best I've ever had... And my boyfriend had the hake and chips which he..."

Zakiah Ray

"As far as high quality seafood restaurants go, Blowfish is undoubtedly the top competitor in Blouberg, and even beyond. The variety of freshly caught..."

Jana Lorraine Pretorius

"I arrived just as the sunet behind Table Mountain, to the Dolphin Hotel in Table Bay. I was greeted with a cold glass of champagne and told to get..."

Ashleigh Fynn

"Fresh fish, unparalled views of Cape Town, laid back atmosphere and friendly staff make Blowfish a must visit for Sunday lunch. Kingklip was..."

Ryan Goodman

"I went for dinner at Blowfish. The restaurant setup is gorgeous, we were seated in the outside section. Delicious seafood, great wine, awesome..."

Vanessa Manugu

"Sunday evening half price sushi was great, fresh and a lovely environment on the ocean! Would definitely go back and recommend a visit! ..."

Dean Sevel

"This restaurant has got to have one of the greatest views in the world! It's a bit far if you're residing in the city bowl area but it's worth the..."

Genevieve Law

"I've always enjoyed going to Blowfish as they always provide amazing service and they cater to your needs. The food is worth every cent spent and the..."

Liam Lloyd

"The views from this restaurant are breath taking! And the decor of the restaurant is very calming. As for the food, best sea food I have had in SA...."

Georgette Brook

"Stunning views of table mountain, delicious food, and a very friendly waiter made for a fantastic evening out with friends. This is a lovely place to..."

Emily And Steve

"Good fish and seafood selection and great quality sushi. Never been disappointed but it is not a top quality fine dining place. Don't get me wrong..."

BrandenReiny

"Great restaurant with awesome service. The food was great and the they know a lot about their wine and whiskey. We had a platter and everything was..."

Beverley Du Plessis

"Absolutely spectacular. A MUST to visit for any seafood lover. Everything is right; food, drink, view, service. Sushi is the best and top quality. Do..."

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"Blowfish is known for their great sushi and amazing beach views. They also have sushi-making classes! Cute little cigar room and toilets are super..."

Simone Hasselbach

"Warm friendly greeting when you arrive. Place was relatively warm for a cool winter evening. We both decided to order steak and chips. Both cooked..."

Glen Hunt

"I loved my experience at Blowfish!The view was amazing. It was a warm summers early evening.. Watching the sun set and kite surfers..."

Jenevieve Fabre

"When I lived in Blouberg too many years ago, I often drove past wondering what Blowfish was like. Now years later visiting from Jozi, finally had..."

Clint Payne

"A fabulous buffet breakfast is available at Blowfish. It is real value for money and a wonderful opportunity for hosting a party.Blowfish is..."

Bev Moss-Reilly

"I went to Blowfish for a family dinner and chose this restaurant on recommendation from a friend. I wasn't blown away as I had expected to be as the..."

Nicky

"Outstanding restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was spot on. I would recommend that before you go that you make a..."

Brandon Kleyn

"Blowfish Restaurant was a great experience. The food was fantastic, the service was good and atmosphere was very nice. My family and I went to..."

Johann Coetzee

"Tastefully decorated with excellent views. Attentive waiter and manager, great menu with fresh seafood and delicious salads. Cocktails are excellent..."

M B

"very friendly staff. Every Monday there is a special offer of a plate of seafood (shrimps, fish, squid, mussels, salad and bulgur) for only R120...."

Anzhelika Petrova

"The two things I like about this little germ in Blouberg is their sushi and amazing views of the ocean and table mountain. Take your special one and..."

Mashaba Digojane

"Excellent sushi last night! Crème brûlée is fabulous too! Had salmon tuna and crab and all was lovely presentation and flavorful! Absolutely..."

K M Woodruff

"Love the view , the vibe, the staff very attentive & bubbly . The food good..."

ElleB Beer

"So enjoyed our prawns again on Thursday. We will be back! I reserve as Leslie by the way. My favourite sea food restaurant in..."

Glynis Leslie

"Generally had a good experience when I've visited the restaurant. Good tasty food, the sushi is good (not the best, but not bad either). Other food..."

Jody Daniels

"Beautiful sea view, relaxing child friendly atmosphere. Friendly staff, our server was Val beautiful personality. Food was quick and delicious during..."

Ches

"Food is nice. Beautiful view of the ocean and Table Mountain. I never miss the oyster and bubbly special. There's no generator though, so during load..."

Zowee Ntlani

"Always nice to eat at Blowfish! The food was awesome. The ambiance was as good as ever. Unbelievable how many people are being accommodated in such a..."

Anton Meintjes

"Amazing food experience. Unfortunately were after sunset, otherwise must have been amazing view on the terrace. Great food experience from shots,..."

Lech Rynkevic

"Great food tremendous service and beautiful sun..."

Neill Roynon

"Always a pleasure to visit this restaurant by the sea. Excellent seafood and service from Bobby our charming waitress..."

Thomas Pietschmann

"We had a great time. The stuff was friendly and the establishment is..."

Nosie Dyantyi-Mwanda

"Couldn't have asked for more, best service, the lady with the nose ring, she was brilliant, thank you so much you made our Dinner real special and..."

Andre

Cape Town Fish Market (v & A Waterfront)

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"Wonderful experience! Amazing service, great food, and the live music from upstairs created a great vibe! Would definitely go back again for the..."

Manali Kapadia

"The seafood platters were so delicious and the service was efficient too! Really glad that they catered for such a large group. I much prefer this..."

Lauren Niekerk

"Thank you to the Cape Town Fish Market for your excellent service yesterday. My family and I really enjoy the food and the hospitality. Your were..."

Aneebahessa09

"Superb Food! Superb Taste! My new fave seafood resto! They served fresh seafood. I ordered King prawns, Mussels, Crumbed Prawn tail and my..."

Cmi👸🏻💕

"This is a great place to eat at the Waterfront. I love the sushi and the way they display all the options of the menu is so clever and makes it hard..."

HKT B

"I went with a friend and I dreaded going as I do not eat sea food, however I found the experience a supreme and a pleasant one at that, a few small..."

Alex The Entertainer

"This is one of my favorite restaurants in Cape Town. The fish and chips are phenomenal. Great service. Food is always very fresh. Location is magical..."

Praneal Singh

"Well priced for a tourist spot and well flavoured. Try the unusual hake stack. It shouldn’t work but does. The fish curry is a slight..."

Dahowlett

"Great view, lovely atmosphere and the food just makes everything even better. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend this..."

Isabel Alfredo

"A firm favourite at the waterfront, I love sitting outside here. Their fish is fresh and their sushi, although pricey, is quite good. I’ve always..."

Caitlin Harvey

"I’m obsessed with the poke bowls. Very generous with portions of salmon and tuna. My mom enjoyed her food as well and she didn’t have poke. My..."

Tsepang & Thapelo

"I had the sushi here and the salmon was so fresh and nice . I did not refer it one bit . The second time I went however I ordered the sea food..."

Tess Yieke

"Never disappointed when I visit this restaurant with the stunning views, good service and fresh sushi, the way I like it, really becoming our family..."

Natster

"The new venue near the Silo district is superb! The fun sand area makes it so authentic. Service is fast and efficient and fish is just delicious...."

Eleanora Bresler

"Visited CTFM V & A yesterday. After the disappointing experience at Tygervalley branch, it was lovely having a late Sunday lunch with live music. The..."

Stemmet S

"Lovely service.You can sit resting your feet in sand if you'd like. Great food and specials. And what is a great place without good..."

Rebecca Rawcliffe

"Well positioned especially on a sunny day. Watching the yachts go by. We tried the tapas menu this time. Enjoyed it thoroughly good fresh fish well..."

Stefan Van Der Walt

"The new location incorporates a vast area complete with a beach bar vibe. Decent sushi but not a great value proposition unless you are able to..."

Ryan Goodman

"Had a lovely evening here. We had a platter with prawns, mussels, calamari hake and chips. Service was superb and so was the food. The view of the..."

Ru M

"It was really lovely here! ... Cape Town fish Market in the waterfront has an awesome setting. Loved how someone can sit outside and enjoy the..."

Ash

"Great outdoor seating and atmosphere! We were welcomed immediately and seated. Ordered the monday special R50 burger/ fish with chips. Waitress did..."

Kaitlyn Williams

"Fresh Lobby!!! This franchise never lasted in my home town (East London) but when I'm in Cape Town I make sure I give them a visit. Surf and Turf is..."

Sivene

"Sea food is the best 💯. Prawns are so big that you get full just by having them. I've went there numerous times but it always feels like it's my..."

Lungelwa Hada Bhelekazi

"Always enjoy coming here for the half price sushi on Tuesdays or the fish and chips R50 meal on Mondays. The fish is always fresh and the sushi is..."

Tanweer

"Wonderful setting next to the clock tower, the service was excellent and the food was sublime, highly recommended! Nice and relaxed atmosphere...."

Wayne Grobler

"I love coming here for their R40 burger/fish&chips deal (which has sadly been bumped up to R50). Either way, it's real value for money. The fish and..."

Laylah Fay

"Great service, beautiful setting. We had such delicious fresh grilled fish here. We had mussels for starters they were so tasty and a generous..."

Susan

"No need to break the bank at V&A.Generally i refuse to do a review about franchises ( yes you who rates mc donalds soft serve. The judgment..."

Jaco Esterhuizen

"Have decided to stop for lunch before heading to Robben island. The place is just at the entrance of the waterfront and has a nice outdoor seating..."

Christine H

"One of the better branches,especially in the summer, as they have loungers on the turf which is perfect for sushi, sunshine and cocktails. We..."

Nicol Miller

"I have not had many pleasant CTFM experiences so I was a little hesitant to visit here tonight but I am very glad that I did! The restaurant is..."

Jess Styles

"Been to this one a few times. Friendly staff but they can get lost along the way after they serve you your food. I love the prawn bean curd so I..."

Ulisha Moodley

"What a revamp of CTFM. I approve 100%. Lovely new setting, fresh interior, great new menu. From sushi to the Hake everything was fresh and..."

Darla Dates

"The new CTFM is much better than I remember. I used to frequent the indoor one, as a kid my dad and I spent many afternoons eating sushi - it went..."

Tiyaarah Cloete

"This is the first time I'm visiting this branch since they moved and I have to say I'm impressed. Love the new decor and the feel of the place...."

Iman Bawa

"Newly renovated establishment near the clock at the Waterfront. Lacking in atmosphere as most franchises do. Sushi was of a high standard and..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"We had dinner at CTFM to try some seafood while we were down in Cape Town. Although the restaurant is off the beaten track at the V&A Waterfront,..."

Jarred Michael Bell

"Dec 25 dinner: After a long, exciting day at the waterfront, we ended up at Cape Town Fish Market as it had a few items for veggies. The place was..."

Maulin Parekh

"Im giving this CTFM a 5, I had a platter for one, it was deliciously cooked and the mussels was devine. our waiter Mr.T was very accomodating seeing..."

Life With Leigh CT

"Stunning evening! We started sitting at a table outside, however it got a bit chilly so we ended up moving to a table inside. I ordered the..."

Stephanie Courtnage

"Beautiful Cape Town a gem in South Africa and the best fish and chips at the waterfront...The fish was fresh and the chips tasty and just magic.. If..."

Food 2 Run

"The menu change was a HUGE surprise! They have broken away from the 'franchise" image and moved more toward a sophisticated, gourmet seafood..."

Yajna Gold

"What a great venue! While sipping your drink you get to sit with your feet in the sand... Food was fresh and see vice was great! I'm not a big CTFM..."

Wanda Geldenhuys

"Our first meal on our holiday in Cape Town and we were not disappointed !! We had ordered the calamari and prawns platter and fish and chips....."

Mielle Batliwala

"We pitched up at ctfm around 1pm on a Sunday afternoon during December festive period, which is normally busy and it was. We waited about 5 mins to..."

Specko

"Amazing seafood options! The sushi bar was excellent!We had an awesome time eating and drinking. Great staff and service.Thats how i would..."

Nupur Nagpal

"Amazing food and friendly service! Cape Town Fish Market made our first day in Cape Town truly memorable. Fresh fish and the best oysters I have ever..."

Danielle Van Der Watt

"Just the setting and revamp of this place earns it's high rating. I've been here a few times and have always enjoyed myself -- ambience in a..."

Amy Bellinger

"Skvela ryby restaurace, ustrice, sushi, krevety - vschno TOTAL cerstvy. Pro nasince komicke ceny - 650 plate pro dva se vsim co more ma. Neco..."

Nokianen

"While the franchise has most certainly gone down here in JHB, the original CPT franchise is thriving. I am embarrassed to admit that whenever a..."

Dolls & Dan

"There are so many sections to this place. The sports bar, the cocktail bar, the casual dining, etc. We sat in casual dining, near the kitchen. There..."

BitCoin Shaman

"Much better location than previously, decor and ambiance lends itself to relaxing with good food and wine, can see many a long lunches coming up in..."

Brian

"Its my first time since their relocation and it was such a lovely experience. Parking at the clocktower side of the vna waterfront is ideal if youre..."

Tabassum Smiley Aleem

"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Cape Town Fish Market. It is such a stunning location and whether it's for breakfast, dinner or lunch, the..."

Monicca Masetloa

"I'm so impressed with this newly renovated CTFM. It's trendy and has a very classy vibe. The food is fresh and beautifully plated. I had some..."

Rebecca Hartle

"The first ever of this franchise and this is the reason that this place became so famous!! Freshest fish around, wonderful service and a very relaxed..."

Candice Van Vuuren

"I live in Joburg, and back in Joburg I always give this chain a miss. Went here in a recommendation, and so glad I did! Firstly, amazing location! On..."

Joash Narainsamy

"As this is not located on the main hub of the Waterfront I feel like people sometimes forget that it's there. Which is a crime because it's well..."

Cindy Alfino

"Despite this restaurant being huge, it never feels completely empty, which I like. The staff are all friendly, capable and ready to serve with a..."

Jade

"We ended up here by accident and what a pleasant surprise. Our waiter was great and the recently revamped menu had me thinking we were at a more..."

Don

"This is a great CTFM! Even though its a franchise it feels special, and the ambience is great! The service was great, our waiter Percy was very..."

Megan Bellinger

"After looking at a few restaurants at the V&A waterfront for reasonably priced sushi I found Cape Town Fish Market close to the clock tower. The..."

Nicky

"I went there last night with a few friends. The restuarant looks amazing and the atmosphere is great. The waiters that served us were friendly and..."

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