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Baia Seafood Restaurant

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"Love it!! A real treat! Amazing service and seafood!..."

Kareemah Rawoot

"Haven't been there in a while but I had a dinner nightmare at one of the other seafood restaurants in the V&A Waterfront tonight and it just reminded..."

Lockey

"Weeknight dinner at Baia, was actually quite busy. We were quite a large team. Vegetarian options very limited except for salad or soup. They did..."

Pashnee Naidoo

"Baia is a very classy but reasonably priced restaurant. We started with lovely oysters and my main course was 3 game: ostrich, springbok and kudu -..."

Ashish Sharma

"The location is excellent with stunning views of the V&A Waterfront. The baby lobster tails were recommended by the waiter and was absolutely..."

Suraj Singh

"Excellent food quality. Good for couple.go for it if u r sea food lover n u r in Capetown. Just expensive side u r on a sold trip. Take a table which..."

Akshay Powale

"It’s not very often I go to a place where I can’t fault a single thing. Baia was just superb. From the hostess who was so friendly and scored me..."

Aletha Jeftha

"This is a busy restaurant. It is, like most restaurants at the Waterfront, pricey, but the seafood is indeed fresh, tasty and excellent The food is..."

MinionMan

"An excellent evening with exceptional seafood! From the accommodating and very knowledgeable staff, who made great suggestions, to the extensive wine..."

Zelmarie Beselaar

"First time that I’ve been to this legendary establishment. Great atmosphere and good food. Had the seafood bisque which was rich and creamy. Would..."

DD

"Last Saturday night my boyfriend (now fiancé) proposed to me.Keeping in mind we are from Johannesburg. The whole weekend was a suprise. On..."

Steph Schwartz

"We had a lovely evening. The food was AMAZING and the service was top notch! Will definitely recommend them for delicious seafood! Its a shame im..."

Kira Albutt

"Busy restaurant, fantastic service and food, best grilled prawns and langoustine that I ever had. Deserts also very good, one of the best seafood..."

Davearicardo

"A colleague took us out for dinner here recently and I can confirm it’s well worth the price. I had the lamb cutlets - amazing!..."

Nicola Bursnall

"Great place to start your vacation in Cape Town! The place is huge and has an amazing view over the waterfront. Food portion is very generous! The..."

Mwyounes

"Great view good prices hostess not so welcoming... but overall pleasant experience. It is located a bit further away from all the action but worth..."

Eddo

"An Outstanding evening at Baia. A real treat. Prawns an absolute must. Magical view of table mountain made a very romantic dinner. Won’t be..."

Sivan Gurland

"Waterfront da iyi deniz mahsulu restoranlarindan. Kingklip adinda lezzetli bir kayabaligi cesidi var. Oldukca buyuk. Ortam guzel. Servis iyi...."

Zorbegenen

"Loved this place. Seafood was amazing, especially there prawns WoW.. Prawns is a definite must order at this restaurant.. what surprised me though..."

Nicole

"Definitely worth a visit. It doesn't look like much but arguably some of the best seafood I've had in ages. Very attentive waiters and a great view..."

Sachin Ram-Asary

"Fantastic seafood experience.Excellent serviceGreat ambiance Fabulous foodGood wine and champagne selectionBeautiful sea..."

Dave

"Had a lovely dining experience. They have the best service. The best seafood platter I've ever had. A stunning view of the V&A waterfront. Had an..."

Karabo Mokgoko

"First experience of Baia was disappointing although about 5 years ago. Wow, have they improved! Eaten there twice in recent months with great..."

Richard

"The food tasted great, well plated too. The ambiance was exactly what I wanted. We were seated at a nice intimate dinner table for 2 at the window..."

Marius Del Carme

"The food and service here have always been amazing - I go there often to eat and have never been disappointed. one thing to mention - it is not a..."

Gareth Van Der Spuy

"One of the best dining experiences I have ever had.Excellent food and the service was beyond exceptional. The server would be with us as..."

Alta Bezuidenhout

"Being at this restaurant was by chance as we were running late and every other restaurant closed at 10.And it was an incredible experience...."

SR

"Having dinner here was really a treat. The service was impeccable and our server was very knowledgeable about the menu. The decor was classy and the..."

Makgalake

"Exquisite Service with an astonishing view of table mountain whilst indulging in wonderful fresh seafood, this restaurant is really one for the books..."

Ntsali

"Top notch seafood at extravagant prices. This is how I would sum up Baia. It's a special occasion restaurant and at the waterfront prices are geared..."

Paul Pirie

"We have heard wonderful things about this restaurant with a magnificent view of the Cape Wheel and Table Mountain. Service here is of most..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"Attended a business dinner and it was my first time even though I've had heard good reviews from colleagues, family and friends.What a..."

Darla Dates

"Baia is the favorite restaurant of my mate Deon. For years I've felt it's designed for tourists, and expensive. However our latest visit was so..."

Andrew Campbell

"I'm a huge seafood lover, and this place does it well, fresh and perfectly prepared, with their great selection its an absolute winner. I recommend..."

Cynthia

"Its been a while since we were here but absolutely loved being back! The restaurant is quite big and does get its crowd. The outdoor section can get..."

Sesh

"Delish food at a restaurant with an amazing view. Food is pricey but worth every cent. The quality of food is of fine dining standard. Highly..."

Kashma

"I will never forget how succulent and delicious the calamari was that I ordered at Baia Seafood restaurant. Quite a fine dining experience, the..."

The Authentic Girl

"One of the best seafood experiences you can have in cape town, the freshness of the ingredients and the manner in which they are prepared always..."

Mbaki Wotho

"As we are fast approaching season I will list all my favourite spots in and around Cape Town, the ones a have been at, and the ones I will go back to..."

Andre Breytenbach

"Baia had been on my bookmark list for almost a year and I am so glad that I can finally tick it off. For our starter we ordered the calamari to share..."

Deee

"Really great place. Very big and spacious. But the view is just to die for. The crab salad was so tasty with apple pieces, just divine. Then the..."

Shauny D Foodie

"I've been more than once and the food NEVER disappoints. It is pricey but well worth it. Although the wait staff is professional it wouldn't hurt for..."

Natalie21j

"Spectacular restaurant at the Waterfront , with incredible service. Specialized in seafood, but I enjoy the meat dishes as well. The view is gorgeous..."

Chetna Black

"We went for dinner at Baia for a birthday celebrations.The service was good; very welcoming and attentive.The food seemed to lack..."

Kyle Dunn

"Great service and awesome food. Worth every cent. We had the trinchado for starters, east coast sole and baby kingklip for mains, and we shared the..."

Candicevietri

"Baia is situated right on the waterfront so it comes with a really nice atmosphere. I found the service to be a bit slow so the gap between starters..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"Was invited by friends to eat at this restaurant. The views were great, could see out onto the waterfront. Food was good but not what I expected for..."

Noemi Dos Santos

"Right on the water's edge, such a treat and the perfect place for lunch. Love the panoramic harbour views, the food is delish, the service attentive,..."

Annie Hodes

"Visited Baia a while ago for a family do, I was blown away with the platter I ordered, the crayfish was top notch, the flavours just tantalize your..."

Olivia Jones

"The photo does not do it justice, but their trio of creme brulee is magnificent. I have yet to try their specialty: seafood, but I intend on trying a..."

Jamie Jacobs

"baia is one of the best restaurants i've been to, in cape town. the service was really good and attentive. we had the Chateaubriand, snails, creme..."

Waseem Dawood

"I went there with my family and friends this weekend. I ordered seafood from the menu (as this a seafood restaurant) and it was so good. The service..."

Kazeka Talisa Angelica Mbekeni

"We went here for our anniversary dinner and the food was great. The service is flawless and the views breath taking. It is expensive but worth it..."

Bonnie Stuchbury

"Baia has always been a favorite of mine. It's an absolutely beautiful restaurant. They specialize in seafood but their chateaubriand is to die for...."

Tiyaarah Cloete

"The food is beyond devine at Baia. What is so great is how fresh and full of flavour each dish is. Staff are friendly and service is wonderful. The..."

Toinette Tobias

"An above standard sea food spot at the waterfront. Normally we are hesitant to eat out at Waterfront as these are often "tourist traps", but Baia..."

Nick Bizos

"Visited Baia for dinner a few weeks ago.. the restaurant captures the most picturesque views of the famous table mountain lit by a gorgeous sunset...."

Puja

"The food was absolutely fantastic ! It's expensive but worth it! Good sized portions and attention to detail made this a good overall experience...."

Shiran Moodley

"Great dining experience altogether. It can get a bit cramped during lunch time though but other than that I have no complaints. The food was of a..."

Kate Gaskin

"When it comes to location and setting then this restaurant has it all. Easy to access with great food options. The staff is professional and really..."

Kobus Bekker

"Had a dinner last night. Don't get me wrong the food was good, but the waiter was overplaying it. Recommended a wine that was not particularly so..."

I_kalchev

"It doesn't get better than this. Best place to eat in the entire world. Classy beyond believe. Extensive menu. Superb service. Great views. Decent..."

Alan Tucker

"Great seafood. Love their langoustines, and crayfish combo. Bit pricey but the quality of the food and service is second to none. Service can be..."

Jason McLeod

"I have no words to describe how amazing my first time at Baia was. From the food to the service all round fabulous!!!! You would think they are quite..."

Jemal

"Love Baia for me this is the best stop for Sea food in Cape Town. The waiters are excellent and on a beautiful day sitting outside over looking the..."

Romi Diamond

"What can I say? Oh what a meal...it was the best on this stay! For start King Crab Leg...fresh and sweet, the main was a first...Lobster with butter..."

Tiago Simões

"This has got to be one of Cape Town's top restaurants. Top class food, location and service every time. Today's lunch was amazing: for..."

Nazneen Ahmed

"Definitely the best seafood I have had! I had the baby langoustines on line fish with saffron sauce, which was out of this world, while the rest of..."

Padi Mouse

"Incomparable. Simply incomparable! 💜🌴🌍😇This is hands down the BEST high-end #seafood emporium in Cape Town...and the #Trinchado..."

James Costello

"Top seafood restaurant. Very fancy. The lobsters, langoustines and prawns are superb. Kingklip is also good. If you dining during the day make sure..."

Celeste Tsang

"Beautifully situated, with views of the V and A harbour. the food is consistently good and fresh. Wine list is standard and of a high quality. No..."

Russell

"Dinner at this fine restaurant met my expectations. From the superb location to the enticing ambience, this made for the start of an experience...."

Adarsh

"Baia is a family favourite of ours, the food never disappoints and neither does the service. The views from the restaurant are spectacular when..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Excellent will be returning soon great views over the harbour , will be taking the family and using the venue for corp functions rated high on my..."

CLEM Arnoldus (PHUZZY187)

"Amazing restaurant. The waiter was very attentive. I had the special languistine starter, followed by the trio of game and the chocolate fondant. The..."

Leandra Lilly Dreyer

"Went there a good few years ago had amazing fresh seafood but the piece de resistance for me was the chocolate fondant maybe because it was the very..."

Rose Marie Pereira

"One of my favourite restaurants around hands down! The food is always consistently delicious and I am yet to be disappointed. Besides the beautiful..."

Rushda

"We often go to Baia ..Best seafood Restuarant in Cape Town. Staff are super friendly , king klip fillet is delicious. My kids love the king klip. ..."

Leigh Leonard

"A great seafood restaurant where I had one of the most delicious soles!! It's at the Waterfront so can get busy but it is upstairs so there is a..."

Cape Town Foodies

"Great place. Good views if put on the terrace. Waiter (Sean) was never far away! We had the shellfish platter and the calamari. Very yummy dishes. To..."

Ania Botha

"This is the best Seafood in Cape Town (in my opinion). Unless you're eating seafood on the West Coast this is as fresh as it gets. Atmosphere is..."

Frankie Bangles Ben

"Really one of the most excellent sea food restaurants. It is always full and not hard to see why. The service is amazing, the food is always fresh..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"Definitely one of the more decadent seafood restaurants out there! Their seafood is spectacular and I would recommend you have a dish that includes..."

Bronwyn Coltman

"Service and food always good. Massive in size, don't have any idea how many tables they have(a lot), but they know how to make it run..."

Peet Langeveldt

"Always a winner. The seafood platter is always good. The mushroom-lobster gratin starter sounds better than it is, and we recommend that you skip it...."

Grant & Sam

"First things first.The place is about the most expensive restaurant I have dined at in Cape Town.Dinner for two has not come in under R1500..."

Martin Evans

"I've eaten here several times and am yet to have anything close to a bad experience. I highly recommend this restaurant - delicious food, great..."

Christopher M

"Went for my Auntie Linda's 60th birthday. Her favourite place when she is over from the UK. Never disappoints to be honest. I had the starter chicken..."

Phillip Black

"If I can put a 10/10 rating I would .My partner and I have gone there once ,loved it .service is of 5 star quality hence the 5 star pricing .I..."

Samukeliso Eneya

"Amazing view over Cape Town harbour, professional service, exceptional quality of food. Probably the best seafood in the world giving Pigalle a real..."

Emille Reid

"Good professional service, good cuisine - prices high but matched with good quality and service. Wine selection excellent but matching high prices...."

Big Al

"I booked this table before my trip to Cape Town after reading reviews and seeing the menu, I also requested a nice table with a view! The V&A..."

NJ Tomlinson

"This was such a special dining experience that ended with me hugging our waiter 😂♥️ Cal is so good at what he does. In one of the busiest..."

Deigh-Ann G. Edwards

"One of the best seafood meals I ate while in Cape Town! The fresh grilled sardines and the whole grilled linefish were cooked wonderfully - flavorful..."

Mary Lemmer

"An amazing dining experience! The food was exceptional, bursting with delightful flavors that perfectly matched the recommendations from the..."

Marvin Dyers

"Just perfect, loved it. Everything was great, delicious food, great service and wonderful views. I had the salmon and lobster, 5*. And the chocolate..."

Sofía Lanaro

"Omg !!! This restaurant is a must do book early! I did a tour with Globus Tours, and this was a restaurant they had for one of our dinners. Despite..."

Larinda Brown

"Had the king flip, cray fish tail, langoustine. King flip was very tasty with a unique texture, it was our first time and we really love it...."

J R

"Best quality and freshest fish and seafood with amazing service. Excellent wine selection with reasonable prices. One of the best restaurants in Cape..."

Hans Seifert

"Awesome food and great service ( Andy looked after us ) and coupled with an exceptional view ! Wow. Thot that the price of the food was very fair to..."

kumar p

"Celebrated a 90th Birthday. Service was really great, thanks Billy. The food is on another level. All dishes were served piping hot and the freshest..."

Michelle Lesley Singer

"It was the first restaurant I went to in SA and was blown away by the quality of their kingklip and salmon sashimi. It was incredibly fresh and had a..."

candice

"Great restaurant excellent service Food excellent quality little on the expensive side but portions are generous which you don’t see these..."

Adriano Landi

"Dinner was exceptional! We were a group of 12 and they were very accommodating! Our waitress was superb! Grilled calamari was so delicious - we had..."

Laura Johnson

"The restaurant is really beautiful with indoor and covered outdoor seating with a beautiful view of the Waterfront and Table Mountain. I ordered..."

Carl Thomas

"Probably my favourite restaurant along the V&A Waterfront. The decor is classic and perhaps a little bit outdated but the food and service is..."

Audrie V

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"Each course is a delight. A discovery. And when you taste the wine they pair with their food your mouth explodes. One of the best meals I’ve had in..."

Philip Sewell

"Excellent dinner! We tried the 6 course wine tasting dinner. It was truly one of THE BEST restaurant experiences we have had anywhere! From the very..."

Lenny Stumpf

"Thank you La Mouette. An excellent dinner on Saturday night. We had the tasting menu and enjoyed every dish and every bite. Always amazing full of..."

Sharon Blundell

"What a special dinner. We did the tasting menu. I am quite finicky but decided to give it a go. Tonight (after 26 years) I started eating avo,..."

Melissa Turkstra Coetzee

"Really enjoyed an evening at La Mouette last November together with my sister. We had a three course menu including wines and they matched with the..."

Lindy Slikkerveer

"Great place with very attentive staff! Food was outstanding and I highly recommend the wine pairing...."

Sebastian Ostling

"Amazing food and concept! Highly recommend..."

Nadia Kirsten Motet

"Celebrated our daughter's Bday 30/06/2017 what an amazing experience, the evening was spent dining and wine'ing...of course. Stunning venue, awesome..."

Trisha Botha

"Visited La Mouette for the first for time for a work event. What a culinary treat! Really enjoyed the seven course meal that was prepared. Absolutely..."

Carla Nicole Sissing

"Lara and the team went out of their way to ensure my birthday party was spectacular! We are 20 foodies and everyone commented on their delicious food..."

Mandy Russell

"One of the best restaurants in Cape Town. So delicious, so well thought out and presented. Thank you for such an amazing..."

Tamsyn Lee Brown

"Awesome taste, friendly service, great hideaway in busy Regent Rd. and special thanks to the congolese gentleman at the gate who made my cigarette..."

Stefan Egelkraut

"The best food we ever had. Good service and the best taste..."

Etienne Pretorius

"Amazing ! Thank you for the best 30th Birthday I could have asked for. Staff were super attentive and the food was delicious. Thank you for having..."

Lee Pillay

"What a stunning place...the Food...world-class fine dining...we had the 6-course set..."

Agusta Loesch

"My partner and I have been here 3 times for a few of our special occasions ... when booking a table, they always ask whether or not it is a special..."

Anastasia Iskra

"Walking into La Mouette after several years of expectation, I could sense the cosiness brought about only by quiet confidence over years and years of..."

Wessel Van Wyk

"I went in with super high expectations, and they were all exceeded! What an incredible dining experience, highly recommended. Can’t wait to visit..."

Pen Trevena

"La Mouette Restaurant opened in 2010 by Chef and co-owner Henry Vigar, his wife, Mari and their business partner Gerrit Bruwer. La Mouette offers..."

Suraj Singh

"One of my first ever fine dining experiences and I must say my next will have quite a standard to live up to! Each and every course made to..."

Sone Ginger Vd Merwe

"We had the 5 course Winter Special at La Mouette, and every mouthful was phenomenal - particular highlights were the sinful cheese and truffle..."

Sarah Herrington

"La Mouette has been around since 2010 and yet this was our first ever visit to the restaurant. The Tudor home lends itself to a certain charm and to..."

Tandy Sinclair

"What a lovely experience, we had the winter special (five course) vegetarian option and I thoroughly enjoyed all the dishes.The ambience is warm and..."

Farzana Dalvie

"Great for an inyimate winter dinner. Cosy with great food, wine and attentive waitresses! We had the 5 course einter special...the portions are good..."

Lorraine

"Winter special was great!!! I had the meat options and my cousin had the vegetarian option. To start...Cheese and truffle croquettes were a stand out..."

Nix006

"Knowledge was a fantastic waiter and really added to our experience. We did the tasting and the food was magical.We never waited long..."

Andrea Breach

"What a momentous dinner with friends! The restaurant is actually a lot nicer than I thought it would be, aesthetically! I didn’t have..."

Mose Shirley Khubedu

"We popped in on Sunday evening to try their winter special (5 courses for R295) and it was delightful! It was my first time at La Mouette and..."

Manuella Pencheva Penev

"What an incredible dining experience in Cape Town. From the moment we arrived, the service and attention to detail could not be faulted. Adelaide,..."

Lisa Elizabeth

"Last night we decided to treat ourselves to the La Mouette tasting menu🍴, and having managed a booking 2 hours before👀, we can just say the..."

Tsepang & Thapelo

"We came to Cape Town armed with a heap of restaurant suggestions from our friends in London – and the first stop on the list was La Mouette in Sea..."

CityGrazer

"We went to celebrate our joint birthday/anniversary and it was an amazing romantic night. The food was amazing. We chose the 6 course tasting menu..."

Monique Withering

"Was great - had the five course option - gnocci was the best of the things we had and the bread with dip was epic at the start. Great service, great..."

Jonathan Ratcliffe

"Good atmosphere, great starters, great desserts! Very friendly service and welcome! More attention to be paid to mains. Will definitely visit..."

Charoné

"An awesome French with a Mediterranean flare fine dining establishment in a casual ambience. It's appeal is its all round welcoming effect from its..."

Amit Govind

"My husband and I had dinner with a couple of friends at La Mouette. It was our first time dining here and we'll definitely be back. The restaurant is..."

Simone Izzard

"What an incredible evening. I went for my anniversary dinner and was blown away by the quality of the food. Every bite was a taste sensation and,..."

Anuschka Wischnewski

"Love love love La Mouette. It never disappoints. Had the 3 course dinner and honestly couldn't pick a favourite from the mushroom pasta starter, duck..."

NikshaS

"I love coming to La Mouette as they NEVER disappoint! 💯 The food was, as always, absolutely amazing! The flavor combinations were..."

Imtiyaaz Hart

"What a wonderful dining experience. The service was excellent and the food even more so. We went for the winter special which comprised of a 4 course..."

Jess Styles

"La Mouette was an experience! Opted for the 3 course (without wine pairing). Some exciting options make it a difficult choice per course but I went..."

Bame Modungwa

"What an amazing experience. The setting is unusual and interesting with people sitting in all the different rooms. The service is absolutely..."

Neil Smith

"We had a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly but unobtrusive and the food, exquisite. The restaurant has a lovely ambience too. Highly..."

Citadel

"An absolutely amazing dinning experience! We had the 3 course menu and I can have nearly say that I regret not getting the six course👍🏻 The..."

Nic Hern

"Perhaps my expectations were to high...My partner's croquettes starter was better than the tuna tartar that I had, which was unexpected as I am..."

Sean Bos

"It was a very warm evening so most tables, if not all, were all sat outside in the courtyard. A beautiful setting, though it lacked a bit of lighting..."

Sam

"I was very interested to return to La Mouette as the last time we were there, they were enduring building renovations across the road. There is now..."

Andrew Campbell

"My favourite South Africa restaurant.Everything on the menu is a delight. I have enjoyed the taster menu with elegant wine pairing..."

Chantelle

"The atmosphere, service, food, management and place was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!! This was truly a wonderful experience! The lamb dish was a treat to..."

Shaun Loots

"Great place. Fine dining, unique flavours. Really well priced and always full. Not too difficult to get a booking and they often have..."

Resh Nel

"One of the top restaurants in Cape Town according to eat out magazine. The outside is lovely but it's a bit chilly for our liking and we moved..."

No Time To Waste

"I don't claim to be a foodie in any sense of the word, but La Mouette is my all time favourite. I've eaten there as many times as I can afford and..."

Julian Luus

"What an exceptional experience from beginning to end! The ravioli starter was sensational and the gnocchi with peas, asparagus and parmesan was..."

Nicole Muskat

"Had the tasting menu today... I have had better. Main issue was that the beef was very overdone... Not even slightly pink on the inside. My partner..."

Chantal Muller

"A wonderful experience from start to finish. As soon as we sat down we were brought artisan bread with a cheese spread, which was on the..."

Danieljake

"Had the taste/pairing menu which is a different and enjoyable experience. I'm a bit fussy but my dinner partners ate everything. Love the..."

Greg Bash

"Fine dining at its best. We enjoyed the vegetarian 6-course tasting menu and every morsel was sublime. The food as always didn't disappoint & it was..."

Anisa Jacobs (aka Foodie_Batoodie)

"Finally went to La Mouette on Friday evening for my partner's birthday. What a lovely experience. We decided to do the tasting menu, with wine..."

Louda Connoway

"La Mouette transports you to a European destination, especially in the summer months when you sit outside in the courtyard by the fountain. But..."

Cape Town Foodies

"My friends and I were recommended this restaurant whilst on holiday through a friend, and what a superb recommendation it was. From the time you..."

Sarah

"Celebrated my birthday with family. We were seated upstairs and I will say, it's definitely not what I expected in terms of decor. I think it was a..."

Bulelwa

"Absolutely loved our anniversary dinner at La Mouette. The restaurant is beautifully elegant with an intimate fireplace and sophisticated art and..."

Kriyanka Naidoo

"I've been here on several occasions. The seasonal changes are ambitious and exciting! The dishes are not always completely consistent brilliant but..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"If you're into fine dining, I suggest this beautiful restaurant. From the interior to the service to food, everything was lovely. We ordered food..."

Vuyo Renene

"What a treat! I wish I could eat food like this everyday! Such great pairings of textures and flavours. The lamb shank starter was amazing, the..."

Chloe

"The food is good, but not extraordinary. The roast chicken was incredibly tender, the beef sirloin was anonymous and the tuna tartare was excellent. ..."

Aparajita

"We decided that this year we’d have an official Cape Town Foodies year end function and we chose La Mouette as the venue. It’s in busy Sea..."

Cape Town Foodies

"I've had birthdays, Valentine's dates, family dinners and ofc their Supper Club celebrations at this beautiful restaurant. The tri-owner-hosts are..."

TerryCPT

"As always, food and service was excellent. Had the new Autumn tasting menu and by far the best menu I've had in the 3 years I've been going to La..."

Zack

"What an incredible find! And after eating at Pot Luck Club, Babel, Harbour House and The Conservatory at Cellars it suggest Tiyaara should..."

Gustav Holtzhausen

"Friendly restaurant with great food. We came here looking for a fine dining restaurant in CT and I think the place lived up to its Zomato rating. We..."

Sandra Lehmann

"Beautiful food beautiful location. Will most certainly return. We had the summer tasting menu, with the wine, and course by course the wine was..."

James Mayer

"Stopped by for dinner. The external facade is very pretty. Indoors, the decor is muted and simplistic - almost dull.The food is good. I had..."

Balungile

"The tasting menu with wine pairing - what a treat. Fun place for a group of friends or a romantic dinner or special occasion. Worth a..."

Agatha Thorpe

"We strolled up for a mid week dinner, and thoroughly enjoyed our choices off the a la Carte menu. The service was attentive without being..."

Nick Bizos

"We went here for a date and tried the tasting menu. It was fabulous. Can recommend it any day. We will definitely be back. Do yourself a favour and..."

Minouw Coetzee

"I love this restaurant.I went there for my birthday last year and was spoiled with complimentary Steenberg 1682 MCC. They say you eat with..."

Sandy

"I went to La Mouette for my anniversary in 2015 and returned in 2016 for the same reason. A year has passed but the quality of the food, atmosphere..."

Jessica Tuile

"This was exquisite! A foodie friend recommended this place and it was everything and more. We went for the tasting menu (paired with wine of course)..."

Anja Immelman

"Al fresco dining in the courtyard on a beautiful evening is difficult to beat. We chose the tasting menu which was superb. The creativity and..."

Anthony Wilter

"This is my favourite restaurant in Cape Town! A conscious menu that always features simple, local, seasonal ingredients that will wow you...."

Popsi

"Went to this restaurant for dinner. The menu comes with 2 different options - one is the Tasting menu which is a 6 course with or without wine..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"The tasting menu is great value for money and is absolutely delicious. The staff were extremely attentive and friendly throughout the evening...."

Gabriela Vleeschouwer

"Wonderful service and attention to detail. After advising that I could not have any gluten and having the tasting menu I was still given plenty of..."

Nitus

"We had the tasting menu for our one year anniversary, food was great, pricey but it's one of those places where you get what you pay for and I was..."

Duane

"Stunning food and stunning wine - La Mouette definitely does not disappoint! From the busy street outside, the restaurant itself doesn't look like..."

The Foodie Corner

"I had heard a lot about La Mouette before my visit, even the manager of another CT restaurant named it as 'the most underrated restaurant in CT' - so..."

Bronwills

"We tried the tasting menu at La Mouette, our first time at the restaurant after hearing many good things about the restaurant, we were very excited..."

Dino

"We had the summer tasting menu. With the options we both had the tuna carpaccio. Pieter had the duck and I the line fish which was seabass. For..."

Christine Du Toit

"One of my favourite places to dine in Cape Town. Beautiful setting in an old Tudor-style house with wooden floors. The staff and front of house are..."

Lauren McMaster

"I loved it the style of the building was beautiful takes me back to a medieval state of mind on entering I was swarmed with a vibe that made me feel..."

Cookie Monster

"Simply put: affordable fine dining. La Mouette creates art on your plate. The food is visually pleasing and most importantly: delicious and the staff..."

Hlela Gush

"A Cape Town success. Food sublime, staff attentive without being too "Capey" an adult time in an interesting historic setting. We had dinner there..."

Rosie Sims

"Just one of the best tasting menus in Cape Town Superb service food exquisite wine menu greatAnd one can get a table at short notice..."

George Du Toit

"The review is a little late - but the evening was an absolute pleasure! We visited at the end of July for the winter special menu and weren't..."

Gillian

"This place is a celebration of life. Every one of the 6 courses was a master piece, purposefully crafted to perfection.A master chef..."

Avi Mistry

"What a great restaurant! It's perhaps not the type of place you would go to weekly but it's definitely worth going now and then. The food..."

Allan Moita

"We had a great meal at La Mouette on our last trip to Cape Town. It came highly recommended, and lived up to the expectations.The waiter..."

Tim Hulme

"Excellent meal. One of the best I've ever had. Enjoyed the early spring tasting menu. I think it was six courses all paired with wine and a desert..."

Michael Lewis

"This was the most amazing surprise for a first time visit, and is probably one of the best restaurants I have been to in a VERY long time. The venue..."

Spruceblog

"Location was central. Welcome by staff was friendly and the interior layout is simple yet warm at the same time.Food was interesting in..."

AG

"This is a great fine dining institution in Seapoint.The decor is minimalistic. The dining area is divided up into rooms, giving it a cosy..."

Roland

"I have no words! How did I not know about this place? We had the six course menu and it was absolutely incredible! The service is great and I will..."

Princess Bubblegum

"I'm giving them a 5, 'cause there's no 10. No words. 😱 As serious foodies & winies, we were absolutely overwhelmed by what were put in front of..."

Claudia

"Beautiful restaurant in Sea Point set in an old house. The ambience is romantic and relaxing. The new winter special menu is absolutely amazing value..."

Dania Chughtai

"Scrumptious food. Super friendly service and a lovely atmosphere for a late Sunday lunch. That's usually when we eat and the service was still top..."

jack van blerk

"Wonderful and delicious food. Amazing service. And variety of omnivore and vegetarian meals. Lots of different options tasting menu with or..."

Carmen van Dyk

"Winter menu was great, but I have a few considerations to make. Too many white wines with the pairing, perhaps you guys could explore a more warming..."

Felipe Amarante

"Excellent, delicious, on point food. It's pricey so probably best for a celebratory meal. Really great options though -- we did the spring 6-course..."

Charlene Rolls

"Joined La Mouette for the three course tasting menu. We were very happy with the service and quality of food and were perfectly full after three..."

Leah Phillips

"Perhaps the best value for money tasting menu in Cape Town. The food is always beautifully prepared and exquisitely presented. 6 courses if Bliss...."

Lynda Cooper

"Wow wow wow I have have so many great things to say about this incredible place , we enjoyed a 5 course tasting menu. It was out of this world !!!..."

Michelle Phillips

"Food and service are amazing! Portions are big for 'fine dining'. My husband won with his food choices (it is always a competition) he ordered the..."

Raynelle White

"deserves ever single star! Service was fantastic, food full of flavour and creativity. And very good wine pairing to each meal. Well thought-out and..."

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