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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 Town’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..."
Aasia Fredericks