I love this restaurant as it has magnificent food and views of the harbor.
My family and I always enjoy Sunday lunches at this spot and our all time favorite dishes to order are the garlic butter prawns and sole fish with fries, the seafood is always fresh and tasty.
Apart from the food and location being superb, the service is excellent as well.
I would highly recommend this spot for a relaxed Sunday lunch with the family.
This place has a great view of the sea from the upper deck and as for the food, the seafood couldn't get much fresher. The lemon butter made a very great combination with the squid and fish. and of course salmon rolls which were perfectly prepared. It was very delightful experience and a great hang out place for lunch.
Amazing food and service. Highly recommended especially their grilled prawns and calamari. Very cozy place. Good for a romantic dinner. The view of the ocean is breath taking. 👍🏼👍🏼
The best seafood I've had in all my years of living in Cape Town, fresh and a the portion are very generous. Only problem was the price tag but then again no fresh seafood comes cheap. Amazing views 👌🏽
Main reason why you should visit this restaurant is the location. The view on the harbor is just what you need on a sunny day in Hout Bay .
Second reason is the decor, beautifully resembling the interior of an old boat. The food could definitely be better. It's way too full of heavy sauces , butter , cream , mayo... Unfortunately all these ingredients cover the flavour of the fish, so my intention of having a light fish lunch was disappointed. Still I would go back, the place is just too beautiful, I'll try the meat next time.
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My family and I visit Cape Town regularly, as there is so much to see and do, and a visit to Hout Bay is definitely worth the drive - The ocean views along the way are breathtaking! There's plenty of eatery options, and souvenir shops at Mariner's Wharf.
Having spent a few days in Cape Town, we made several trips down to Hout Bay - the first of which being the day we landed!
The Wharfette Bistro never fails to satisfy. If you're looking for traditional fish & chips, this is certainly a must! The fish is extremely fresh, not to mention delicious, and the portion of chips is as generous as it gets. The Wharfette Bistro is always busy so you can be rest assured that everything you order has been prepared on the day. Despite being busy, the service is faultless.
PS. The calamari & chips is pretty scrumptious too.
The Wharfside Grill is an alternative to the Wharfette Bistro. We had visited this restaurant on another evening, for dinner, and we ordered the Calaprawnia, the Kingklip Fillet, and the Mussels Mariniére, as well as the Salmon Roses (sushi).
Every dish was insanely fresh, and prepared to perfection. The flakey Kingklip fillet was served with chips on the side, whilst the Calaprawnia was served with rice. My personal favourite was the Mussels Mariniére, as I LOVE garlic butter.
This restaurant is also extremely busy, so I would recommend that you call in advance to book a reservation in order to avoid disappointment.
We visit Mariners Wharf every time we're in Cape Town, and it never fails to disappoint! I hope to be back soon 🍴.
Delicious calamari and amazing views of the ocean! (Great place to people-watch too) What more could a joburger visiting Cape Town ask for:)
Very nice lunch spot when exploring Hout Bay. The place might seem like a tourist trap, but in reality food quality, service and variety are top notch.
Had oysters to start, big meaty oysters, super fresh.
For my main, I took the local kingklip, grilled with a lemon-chili butter and fries. The fish was cooked perfectly and had a very soft white meat. Very tasty!
The service was very non intrusive and the recommendations from the waiter were excellent!
Don't miss it if on a trip on Hout Bay!
This place is all about showcasing delicious seafood. If you visit and have anything but seafood, you and I will not get along.
They have a massive variety of tasty fish dishes and I've only had delicious meals here.
The setting is really quirky, lots of dark wood and marine themed decor. You can even sit at the captains table if there's a big group of you.
The staff can be a little slow at times so if you are in a rush you would be best to go downstairs to the fish and chip shop, but for something a bit more special, take the time and go upstairs
Great lunch! Best oysters I had in Cape Town! The prawns with garlic butter and mussels marinière were divine! Great view and very nice service! Highly recommended!
Great fish and chips, excellent service, thank you J.R., you run a very fine restaurant!
Who ever put this place together is a creative genius. Everything from the lamps to the tables are made from genuine pieces of dismantled ships. We got some quick takeaways and were allowed to sit in a private area while we waited. The staff were on it, and they were pleasant to deal with. We were out of there in a matter of minutes. We also got a few off-menu sides, no questions asked!
O wow!!! I was not expecting the Squid Steaks to be so big😲Delicious and the spicy butter was tasty with a pitch of spicy. Perfect meal for one! Friendly staff, attentive to guests and relaxing atmosphere. Thank goodness I didn't order the platter for one🤭 it would've been to big of one person😅
Wharfside grill has been around for many a year and has welcome thousands of tourists. The interior of the restaurant is filled with all sorts of images and information about days gone by. The food looks delicious although we only had the fish and chips, which was quite average. It's definitely worth a visit as Hout Bay is definitely a place to visit.
An absolute must see. The decor is authentic marine memorabilia. There are rooms with a table each that can seat up to 10 peole in privacy for private events or meetings. The view is great. The ambiance is great. We only had deserts and coffee and it was great. The food dishes we saw looked scrumptious. I would recommend the place anytime.
Really enjoyed our visit. Food was delicious and the Manager and waiters was very welcoming and friendly. Beautifully designed and decorated. A Precious part of Hout Bay's history is well displayed. Highly recommend everyone to go there.
Exquisite freahly prepared and melt in your mouth delicious seafood. Worth the price. Fast and friendly service. Beautiful views over the sea. HIGHLY recommend 👌 One of the best pieces of fish I have eaten in my life
I would be sitting there from morning till night. The feeling was as if we were on an open ship contemplating nature. The mountains embraced the light blue sky and the seagulls danced jolly, perhaps smiling at us. Beautiful ships and boats colored the little harbour. The blue water turning into greenish. White sand beach contrasting with brown and greenish rocks. I indulged in a mouth watering fish of the day and my girlfriend into a succulent king prawns with veggies. To complement our meal we ordered a chilled sauvignon blanc. Overall, the food was tasty and well served. A diligent, helpful, friendly and highly professional staff. We spent a wonderful day.
Beautiful restaurant! It feels like one is eating inside a ship. The views over the beach are magnificent. The music is lovely. The classic hake and chips was fresh and tasted very good. It was quite lovely to see the seagulls frolic outside the window.
Oooh so yummy. What an incredible vibe, the decor is so interesting and one feels like you are on an old fashion ship, while you experience the most delicious seafood cuisine. The seagulls are opportunists always waiting for that right moment to steal your grub. I love it here. Stunning views of the beach front and parts of Chapman's Peak. A live and very busy spot. Extremely popular with locals and tourists. I love their menu, it's fun. And interesting, and well designed. Food is good value for money, service is great and just a awesome place to visit.
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