Seafood cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cape Town Central

Cape Town Fish Market (v & A Waterfront)

70/100 (3999 ratings)

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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..."

Mujahied Thebus

Wang Thai (lagoon Beach)

70/100 (2649 ratings)

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Accepts Credit Cards

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"Firstly, the ambiance and setup is wonderful. Great view and location; write on the beach.The staff is very cordial and efficient in..."

Tathagat Verma

"Excellent Thai cuisine spot to wine and dine!! 👌🏾. We had an awesome 3 course meal; Medley of Dim Sum for starters, a light Sushi platter and a..."

Mduzeet Zwane

"This Wang Thai is simply amazing! It's right on the beach, beautiful inside and out with and extensive menu and delicious cuisine! Will be..."

Yajna Gold

"Great experience. Dim sum as a starter is a brilliant idea and the lingering flavours set a relaxed pace for an evening. Positioned on the..."

Gerhard

"Such an accommodating place. We arrived 5 minutes before the kitchen closed and asked if we can order food. The waiter helped us decide so that the..."

Kevin Ross

"I haven't been here in years, but the steamed fish and beautiful aromatics and flavors of their food is amazing. Also the location right on the beach..."

Lize

"Came here for my sister's birthday, really enjoyed it!! They are busy having a winter curry special so you get a portion of jasmine rice a glass of..."

Adi Van Breda

"I would recommend this restaurant. The service was good.food always good. Sushi good size not big perfect size. BEST and biggest OYSTERS you have to..."

Elena Belka

"Nice place near the ocean. The starter was great you could create your own wrap. Which was soo delicious and yummy. Great idea that 👍🏽...."

Verlynn Johnson

"In my opinion this is one of the best places to go for thai food, especially on the Milnerton side of Cape Town out of town area. The flavours..."

Sheryll

"Celebrated my birthday here. The location is beautiful, on the shore of the beach. Just the way I like it. I ordered the Po-pia, which was duck..."

Nicol Miller

"Actually a very nice Thai place, dishes are spicy and have depth in the flavours. Just a tad bit overpriced in my opinion. Service and decor are..."

Dennis Chiang

"You will find Wang Thai at Lagoon Beach with beautiful views of the ocean for a welcoming atmosphere. A taste of Thai cuisine with a menu..."

Sharese Hunt

"Been here a couple of times over the years I've been in Cape Town and they have never disappointed. Service has been very good and..."

Glen Hunt

"Excellent venue with a lovely view! Very comprehensive menu and wine list. Great curry, sushi of a high standard and service is commendable.. Highly..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"Always been my fav restaurant but holy crap the service is slow tonight. Ctn service is usually atrocious at best but tonight was rediculous. Good..."

Neil McBain

"Exellent service, great view. I definitely want to go again. I had one on the curry dishes. I'm not really a fan of Thai but this is a good..."

Elle Mbadaliga

"Delicious flavors, decent prices, excellent service by the waitrons, and a beautiful setting. It eventually turned out to be an enjoyable Father's..."

Jason O'Hoolihan

" Service took a little while to get to our table of three but the waitress was knowledgeable and friendly. They need a set menu of sorts..."

Jon Gericke

"I haven't been to Wang Thai for a couple years so I was quite excited to go back last night as my previous visit a few years back was really good. I..."

Jess Styles

"Not too sure why we decided to drive all the way to Lagoon beach for Thai food, but it was definitely worth it. The decor is minimalistic..."

Meera Naik

"The first thing that strikes you about Wang Thai is the location. Situated on the beach, with an awesome view, this is ideal for a special Summery..."

Claudia Penny

"Absolutely delicious! Waited a while for the food to arrive but that was due to the restaurant being very busy and we had arrived later than usual. A..."

Shannon Van Heerden

"We haven't been here for a while, but always enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and gorgeous view. The wind was up last night, but it was still pleasant. I..."

Coral Le Roux

"I love thailand and coming to wang thai in milnerton... Wow its the best views of sunset while enjoying great meal which always takes me back to..."

Cavin Arendse

"This is about the only half decent restaurant on the coastal strip once you leave the cbd until you get to Blouberg. It's a good location..."

Angus

"We had lunch at this beautiful setting. The view is excellent. The restaurant can be a bit noisy. The service was very poor but the food compensated..."

Christine Du Toit

"Came to wang thai for my birthday dinner, Must say it was very busy for a Tuesday night . Lovely views of the sea and great atmosphere. There were 10..."

Tiara Jorissen

"Had a wonderful lunch there yesterday.started are 13h00 and ended at 19h00.:-) the atmosphere and service were very good , with a spectecular view of..."

Beverley Silkstone

"Kept to the quality of the franchise, add a an awesome view of the beach and you have a great combination. The place wasn't that busy when..."

Avtaar Mohanlall

"After desperately missing Thailand and their cuisine, I decided to try out our local Wang Thai at the Lagoon Beach hotel. After hearing so much about..."

Mandy Jones

"Amazing Thai restaurant overlooking the beach. Romantic vibe with great atmosphere and scenery. Sushi menu was delish, especially my favourite salmon..."

Ilhaam Laamy Nazier

"Had dinner with my family there for my birthday a few years back. The litchi duck curry I had is still one of the best curries I have ever had. Would..."

Lian Smit

"My favorite Thai restaurant in the Cape, right by the beach, The pad Thai is to die for. Fantastic atmosphere and lovely staff always an absolute..."

Dani

"Closest to Thailand you can get in SA. Awesome food, good vibe :-) Perfect for date nights. Location is great, make sure to come at sunset to..."

Deon Van Der Westhuizen

"We went early on a Friday and by 19:30 it was packed so definitely make a booking! Awesome Service from the waiters, friendly and very helpful!..."

Lara Maré

"My first experience of Wang Thai was pleasant. My boss and I needed a dinner and he's staying at the Lagoon Beach hotel, it's super convenient. There..."

David Taylor

"Unfailingly consistent in terms of food and service and of course a great location thrown into the mix at no extra cost.The fragrant spices used make..."

Bev Moss-Reilly

"I've been here a few times. Stunning view and a lekker vibe. The food is very good, but unfortunately the portions is a bit on the small side for me,..."

Jacques Farmer

"Service is good and the restaurant offers fantastic views! I had a sushi starter and veg soring rolls - you get 6 spring rolls but they are tiny..."

Adrian Kaplan

"Great restaurant if you're looking for Asian food. My only negative remark is that the restaurant is quite hot and stuffy inside with minimal..."

Glynn Pearson

"My new favourite thing, Tamarind Prawns. Yum yum. Dad had the Green Curry. Very hot. D had the mushroom and tofu cashew curry. Yummy Pad Thai..."

Clint Payne

"One of my favorite places for sundowners in Cape Town. Have a mezze platter with spring rolls, wontons, chicken satay for starters and sushi or a..."

Michael Lotter

"Very tasty, delicious food. We tried the combo platter, sushi, green curry and chocolate spring rolls and would recommend it all and order it again...."

Dana Booth

"Vibey atmosphere complimented with fine Thai Dining and Asian Fusion. I love the variety of wine available, the 'never disappointing' combo..."

Lloyd Williams

"Loved the steamed fish!! Food is great but a little cold in the winter . Restaurant layout could be improved but awesome food ..."

Chris Musoni

"This is the place to go to where you are in the mood for good Thai food with a stunning view! And if you time it right you can enjoy your drinks..."

SvN_lovedining

"Absolutely amazing food with very attentive staff! Only issue: due to being so full, you often wait some time to get your food. It is well worth the..."

Anuschka Wischnewski

"This was the first ever restaurant we dined at on our first ever visit to South Africa . I wasn't expecting the quality of Thai to match my..."

Ratika Gupta

"Food always good and the service friendly. We have been coming here regularly for over 4..."

Neal Douglass

"Stunning place ! Food is delicious, had a tom yum soup, and a chicken litchi curry with rice! The staff was great and food arrived quite quickly. The..."

Amaris Epstein

"Beautiful view, good sushi, good service and good dessert try the brownie with ice..."

Maaaferraz

"Only been here twice and had one good and one bad experience.Wang Thai has a beautiful views and is a gorgeous place to be on a warm..."

Tracy Poulter

"My ultimate favourite place, its well worth the money and a must to go..."

Kim Austin

"Very pleasant setting overlooking an artificial sort of bay. Service great, the food, a wide variety, my meal just a Tom Yung Soup almost as good as..."

Justin Du Plessis

"Wonderful atmosphere. Fantastic waiters. Food super. Lovely time with the..."

marie grotepass

"Great food with a large selection and good quality. Prices are a little higher than average, but affordable for the quality and location (a few steps..."

Dylan Bruce

"It was nice, I barely ate anything because I was so full, but what I did eat / try was nice. I enjoyed the service, the people and the views. Worth..."

Bjorn Bergmann

"The food here is an understatement to say how amazing it is. Far star food at 3 star prices. Worth coming back over n..."

Katlego M

"Well seeing it was a windy day, we made the best of the experience at Wang Thai, food delicious, it was a new waitress though so hmmm well like I..."

Carmen

"Wang Thai is an incredible restaurant at a beautiful location. The food is out of this world, and the drinks are great as well. I would highly..."

Warren Carrington

"This restaurant is so family orientated. There were tables of families with kids, couples and even people on their own. The kids all seemed happy and..."

Stash Schenck

"Lovely food as usual. Good service. Stunning views. It's one of my favorite restaurents. My friend had a sushi started which looked incredible. I had..."

Debbie Slom

"Great views and lovely atmosphere. Service was very good. Food was well presented and very delicious, but the men (3) were left feeling hungry. The..."

Denise Tunstead

"Day 1 Good food for a good price. The cocktail was citrus with a delicate texture. Enjoyable to say the least The main course felt a little too..."

Emmanuel

"Great experience. Loved the ambiance. Place was nice and warm considering the cold and wet weather outside. We enjoyed a lovely authentic dinner..."

VickiB

"Their food was amaaaaazing! ❤️ My first time there, enjoyed the wide range of seafood. I had seafood noodles and sushi and friend had Duck. They..."

Kouthar Davids

"Awesome setting. Food excellent, service lagged a bit. My table was not cleared until the end, although waiter was at my table to bring next course...."

Toii Van Rensburg

"0ur host had recommended we have a meal here before we leave SA. Had a great chat with the owner on booking our table. I would book as this place was..."

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