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Baia Seafood Restaurant

90/100 (4720 ratings)

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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

The Deckhouse Crab Shack

82/100 (799 ratings)

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"This place is totally insane !!!! Def a must do !!!! Our seafood platter was to die for !!! Wish I knew about this before!! I will be back atleast..."

Michelle Carron Gouws

"My new favorite place in Cape Town, and I eat out at least 4 to 5 times a week. We had the "Meat me halfway" platter for 2. Everything from the..."

Marc Wright

"First time at the Deckhouse after wanting to try it for MONTHS and I was blown away. Great service - got a complimentary serving of potato skins..."

Danielle Theron

"What a lovely hidden spot on Kloof. The crab was out of this world. And great service from our waiter,..."

Jackie Nagtegaal

"Awesome menu choices, service(zim hospitality! :) ), view and the food was excellent (king crab and Beef ribs) wine, cocktails and beer were all..."

Nico Germishuizen

"Both the food and service are 5 star all the way!! Will definitely go back for more if time permits for us. The baby ribs are superbly done so soft..."

Florence Sim

"Great place to experience an authentic crab cracking, southern smacking foodie fair! Service of the best I have had in Cape town in a long time...."

Christine Van Pletzen

"I live in Germany Berlin, and I can only say how amazing my Lunch was at this restaurant. The fish was on point and to top it of we had the most..."

Wendell Aggrey Moffat

"What a experience!!!! Awesome!! No words!!! Excellent service, five star quality food and friendly staff who knows the menu from the heart and..."

Liesl Hugo

"You need to get yourself to this place! The venue is terrific, the manager/owner is just great and the food is crazy..."

Bradley Jacob

"The place , food and the service are all amazing, best seafood place in Cape Town..."

Sherine Korraa

"Came across this restaurant whilst looking for a place to have dinner. Food is really good and staff are very friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed..."

Gary Rodrigues De Sa'

"Wiedereinmal super leckere und frische Muscheln gegessen, die Leute cool drauf, Ambiente rockig cool. Kommen wieder,..."

Petra Rinow

"We visited the Deckhouse on Saturday and loved it!!! Will recommend it to everyone I know. Definitely worth a visit. Cant wait to go..."

Sindie Wessels Van Sittert

"I've always wanted to experience a true Crab-cracking meal, which I got and so much more! Thanks for making my birthday an awesome one (with a free..."

Gerna Swart

"ok so this review is really late myself nd my partner had the pleasure of having a late supper at the crab shack we had the crab buckets which was..."

Chaneille Davids

"The food is really ridiculously good! The staff are all friendly and always smiling, even on such a hot day when we are all melting! Might be a good..."

Carike Stravino

"One of the best seafood spots I have been to. Friendly staff and and chef as well. Will most certainly be back soon #Prawsfordays #Views..."

Tiffany Oliver

"What flavors. My mouth is tingling. The crab platter with the prawns and the fish is amazing. Well worth it. Cocktail special and lovely white wine...."

PJ Sieglaar

"First time at the Deckhouse after wanting to try it for MONTHS and I was blown away.Great service - got a complimentary serving of potato..."

Elmarie Theron

"OMG!!! If you haven't been to this slice of heaven yet pleeeeeeeease make a concerted effort to, the food was just amazing and the service was..."

Simone Antoinette Krupanandham

"Wenn looked for lunch. We had a mazing mussels for Lunch and crab. Thanks for the nice stay, We will come back...mayed we will come back for a..."

Petra

"I went in a group and I was honestly quite disappointed. Fish was really average and not well cooked. It worth 3.5 because service was ok and price..."

Giorea1984

"Great food, the portions are enormous and quite well priced. Interesting flavours and combinations. The soft shell crab is a must try! Also Louisiana..."

Vumani Panagiotis Madonko

"Great spot for lunch or dinner. Food amazing, staff excellent and drinks menu exciting! We were here with a large group and were looked after like..."

Matt

"This place is amazing! The food is authentic and it's a foodie lover's dream come true. The freshest seafood from the oceans of Cape Town being laid..."

Pei-Lin Chen

"The Deckhouse Crab Shack and Grill. Awesome deck, beautiful view of Table Mountain. We joined for lunch, the crustacean selection is amazing with..."

Annie Van Eijk

"What a gem! For a place that has such lovely staff, such a welcoming and hospitable atmosphere and such delicious food I'm surprised the..."

Inga Sibiya

"So I went to the outlet at the V&A Waterfront Food Market. Had the crab burger. It was neatly tucked in between cornbread, topped with coleslaw and..."

Aletha Jeftha

"This has to be the number one place to eat crab! And it is hidden above a building on Kloof street! The decor and furniture at this place is clever..."

Sarah Mcghie

"What a fun anniversary dinner we had at The Deckhouse!! Andrew, our waiter and the hostess treated us with first class service and were so hands on..."

Christina Sardianos

"I went with 9 friends for my birthday and it was a huge range of opinions. My tuna burger was divine. The chili poppers hadn't had the pips removed..."

Rayne Alexander

"High quality of seafood with great informed staff, what a pleasure. Space between tables allows for some privacy. A welcomed experience. On that..."

Harry Sinko

"So, after months and months and months of hearing about this place, I finally went last week. The popcorn shrimp was recommended and I can see why...."

Melanie Du Toit

"My only complaint is that the don't have aircon so it can get a bit stuffy. From food to decor to to service it was perfect. My prawns were so fresh..."

Iman Bawa

"This was my second time at Crabshack and it's honestly such a great seafood spot. The ambience and decor is perfect, with dim lighting and nautical..."

Zakiyah

"Might not look like much from the outside but very glad we stopped in for dinner. Prawns were 50% off on the night (Wednesday) and portions very..."

Miles Downard

"1. Service: Very attentive and friendly.2. Bloody Mary: Brilliant! With a stick of cucumber in stead of celery.3. Tuna Tartare: Slightly..."

Karlien Meyer

"One of my fondest memories is enjoying a gigantic pot of shellfish at Bubba Gump’s in San Francisco. I did the whole crack, pop, and eat..."

I Love Foodies

"A complete sea breeze atmosphere lodged in the grubby streets. Intriguing enough to capture all our attention and it does work!Most people..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Great concept, not sure if its 100% perfected yet - But I love it here. The soft shell crab is so good! My favourite! Thoroughly enjoyed the grits..."

Chetna Black

"One of my fondest memories is enjoying a gigantic pot of shellfish at Bubba Gump’s in San Francisco. I did the whole crack, pop, and eat..."

I Love Foodies

"My partner and I visited The Deckhouse for the all-you-can-eat ribs special. Needless to say, the portions were absolutely massive and both of us..."

Lydon Daniel McGrane

"Go on a Wednesday as they currently have 50% off prawn dishes! The seafood platter was pretty good, at half price it's def worth a try. Cosy in..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"The Deckhouse Crab shack is a must visit! One of the best restuarants i have been to in a very long time. The soft shell crabs and the shrimp popcorn..."

Kelly Boekhout

"After reading all the hype about the delicious seafood on offer at The Deckhouse Crab Shack, we had to pay them a visit! We had the Shrimp and Prawn..."

Minkys

"Food is amazing ! Didnt expect the dishes served to be so massive. Should have listened when he said 3 mains are enough for 4 people 🙄 nontheless,..."

Andrea Lauren Kraak

"If you're a prawn fiend then this place is for you! Go straight to the bucket section on the menu and pick the Shrimp popcorn and the prawns bucket..."

Robyn

"So a really complex menu and took us ages to choose from but once we have finally navigated the various options we were in for treat! Firstly the..."

Adam Walker

"The first time I came I would've given it 5 stars! Last time we went (this week) the crab was a tiny bit dry and there wasn't as much sauce as last..."

Amber Razdi-Rafael Convery

"Well this is the first restaurant I have been to that charged double corkage on a magnum bottle of wine...This however did leave a bit of a sour..."

Neil Hinsch

"Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. Is nice to try something different. We sat at a long table shared with other diners but it wasn't uncomfortable..."

Bonnie Stuchbury

"Wow wow wow. ...beautiful french rustic seaside decor....jugs of frozen margarita's and sublime food and the added bonus top notch friendly service...."

Darla Dates

"SpongeBob and Mr Krab would be proud of you guys. If you are a seafood lover this is the place for you(us). We had a mixture of everything but my..."

Sandile Shangase

"After hearing mixed reviews about the Crab shack I was keen to finally try it out for myself on Saturday evening. It happened to be pouring with..."

Mandy Jones

"We had crab here for the first time ever and it was so delicious! Really is a fun dining experience. Had really good service with some lovely..."

Stephani Fouche

"My kind of place. That's why my wife and I are having our joint birthday party there soon. Super excited for it! The perfect mix of bbq and seafood..."

Phillip Black

"I had previously had a very bad experience here and I am glad to see that some of the kinks have been ironed out. The atmosphere is vibey however at..."

Melissa Delport

"Tasty food and quick service. Good place to chill with a good view and friends and chow down on some deep fried seafood. Chicken wings are amazing..."

Brandon Lynch

"I really cannot fault The Crab Shack - I'd go as far as saying it is my favourite restaurant in Cape Town! Everything from the atmosphere to the food..."

Stephanie Venter

"I had heard amazing things about this spot and being somewhat of a self-proclamed seafood connoissuer I thought I'd see what all the fuss was about...."

Nooru Harnekar

"We had lunch at the Deckhouse yesterday in the sweltering heat, we really enjoyed it! Great variety of seafood and options and combos to suit..."

Dino

"I have mixed feelings about this restaurant. I loved the vibe and the menu is great (reasonably priced, wide variety ), their cocktails and drinks..."

Elmay Swart

"Perfectly done sea food the garlic butter was so so good I was licking it off the shells . Shared a mix sea food bucket but wasn't enough for 2..."

Zameer Harnekar

"What an awesome experience! The Deckhouse has been on my go-to list for months, and I was not at all disappointed. The one and only downside was that..."

Mariska Visser

"Best ribs in town! The temperature in summer on the deck is unbearable though, I think they should consider a cooling system. Only other problem is..."

Pikwane

"Chilled and relaxed environment, had a variety platter of squid heads, corn dogs, calamari.... The BBQ buffalo wings were outstanding, bf had the..."

Gina De Castro

"The only time you want to say you've had crabs 😅.... We stopped off at this little shack on our way out of cape town. We found it on zomatoes and..."

Faye Darby

"My new favorite spot in Cape Town!!! Great food, waiters are very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The popular dishes are the crab, the..."

Andrea Herman

"Everything I ordered was absolutely devine. A must try is the shrimp popcorn and the soft shell crab. The fish is so fresh and nothing is oily...."

Toinette Tobias

"Take friends!!! If you are looking for an awesome experience and a social gathering with friends you cant go wrong with sharing a few buckets. The..."

Leraine Boshoff

"Popped in for afternoon drinks and a quick snack. Clearly luck to get a table - by 6 it was packed with pre booked tables. Excellent mustached waiter..."

Mike Varney

"The food was fresh and tasty. Big menu with so many choices, a bit overwhelming but our friendly waiter steered us through it. We actually didn't..."

Julie Taylor

"Located in the former home of Jackal and Hide in the heart of the oh-so-trendy Kloof street, is where Cape Townâ€™s first American style Crab..."

The Jax Blog

"so much variety for surf and turf styled meals put together in a more elegant and chic manner. note, not a good place for vegetarian friends -..."

Lauren Arendse

"So after the initial mediocre reviews, we finally decided to give it a try! Well let me tell you, they did not disappoint. We started with the prawn..."

Warren Ambler

" Great setting and amazing food. Although it's quite "pricey", it's definitely worth a visit. The King Crab, Shrimp Popcorn and Dinosaur Ribs are all..."

Janine Thomas

"I really enjoyed my visit to the Deckhouse. We started with some shrimp popcorn which is a must try and great snack to share with the table. Our..."

Kirsty Donald

"Stumbled on this place on Kloof. The shrimp popcorn was a grand way to start. While the crab was undoubtedly good the ribs were delectable. If you're..."

Richard Taylor

"We had such an awesome experience here! There have been a lot of mixed reviews but in our experience this place is a real winner! We definitely..."

The Cape Town Glutton

"Had a superb lunch. Went on a Sunday - very chilled, but still vibe. Great live music. Service was outstanding. Extensive drinks menu - lots of..."

Camilla Wilson

"Had the most amazing lunch yesterday at the Deckhouse. I had the popcorn shrimp and the crayfish Tails and I couldn't decide what I loved more? They..."

Tracey Jane Whittaker

"We were very excited to hear about the new addition to the Kloof street family - THIS PLACE IS SOMETHING ELSE! I fell in love the moment we walked..."

Irene Jones

"Decent place if you are looking for something different! Started with the soft shell crab...not to everyone's taste at the table...but I thoroughly..."

Sam

"Menus poorly presented. The craft beer was warm so we were offered cocktails. Good selection. The service could be better but the food very..."

Hugo Van Vuuren

"We arrived without a booking but were seated at a sharing table which wasn't a problem. An hour later we still had no meal and our poor waiter was..."

Sharon Malan

"Had a lovely dinner, menus are a little chunky for what they use even though it is a cool idea.The crab dishes are good but not knowing what..."

Shawn Els

"We had such a fun afternoon. The food was excellent and the service superb! Highly recommend the poppers., mushrooms and tuna burger, the bucket and..."

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