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The Wharfside Grill

84/100 (818 ratings)

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Outdoor Seating

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Free off-street parking

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"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..."

Farzana Dalvie

"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..."

Kimson Chan

"Amazing food and service. Highly recommended especially their grilled prawns and calamari. Very cozy place. Good for a romantic dinner. The view of..."

RaM

"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..."

Sivene

"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..."

Pusm

"Thursday, 13 April 2017. My family and I visit Cape Town regularly, as there is so much to see and do, and a visit to Hout Bay is..."

Mishka Mohanlall

"Delicious calamari and amazing views of the ocean! (Great place to people-watch too) What more could a joburger visiting Cape Town ask..."

Candice Dingwall

"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..."

Fernando

"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..."

Sheryll

"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!..."

Pedro Leite

"A lovely location sitting right on the ward in Hout Bay. We sat outside and it was great. They have a nice smoking section as well nice to have..."

Peter

"Had a great lunch with the family. Tuna steak (game fish of the day) was prepared to perfection, the calaprawnia (prawns and calamari) was perfectly..."

Gordon Pretorius

"We stopped in here for a little lunch after doing a little exploring. We were surprised to be able to get a table considering it was December! The..."

Nicola Slyper

"Many years ago I fell in love with prawns thanks to your amazing garlic butter prawns. Have not been in over a year but returned today after my..."

Michelle Sampson

"Firstly Thank you for a wonderful time... Our Prawn sushi platter was so fresh and tasty- Our Seafood platter was Amaze balls too! Our waitress..."

Chef Samantha Katz

"This was a great night out. Came with friends and the food has never disappointed. Although slightly pricey, I think it is value for money as the..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"Every family holiday to Cape Town was never complete without a stop at Mariner's Wharf! Nothing beats eating fresh seafood right next to the ocean,..."

Mikaela

"We visited the Wharfside Grill as a family (13 adults) for my grandmother's 84th birthday. She's in a wheelchair with a leg that can't bend! The..."

Carien Moolman

"I'm a big fish and chips fan. Fish and chips is not a complex dish but so few places get it right. Wharfside Grill however is not one of them. They..."

Kendall Law

"Stopped in at the Wharfside Grill on our way back to the airport after a great weekend in Cape Town. I'm a fan of the downstairs take away option but..."

Marc Forrest

"A gem of a location with fantastic decor that makes you feel like you are in an old world ship! We enjoyed their #Saturdayspecial #fishandcalamari..."

Prajkta

"Wharfside Grill is as unassuming as you can imagine- that is until you have a look at the menu! It's packed full with flavorful, exciting options! My..."

Sumendra Chetty

"The restaurant has good view of hout bay beach ,the food was amazingly delicious,the service was excellent and friendly and staff seemed to enjoy..."

A Foodie Travels

"Good ol' seafood freshly caught from the great blue waters of the ocean. Grill it, serve it up with possibly the best lemon butter sauce in the..."

The Foodie Corner

"Went in for a relaxed late lunch. We were seated straight away, but it took about 25 minutes before a waiter took our drink order, or even..."

Samantha Katzen

"Best food I've had in a while. Calamari was done to perfection, hake and chips to die for and prawns are a little cut from heaven. Even the waiter..."

Lara

"Good food, historical building and lovely staff. A great experience. My wife couldn't stop raving about the seafood curry, and she isn't a fan of..."

Megan Brook

"This is a building of history and passion for perfect food. Its a treat to eat year and enjoyed the interesting decor and amazing food........."

Martie Vosloo

"The Wharfside Grill is probably one of my all-time favourite restaurants, and being there is always a nostalgic experience. The rich seafood dishes,..."

Jana Lorraine Pretorius

"What a great restaurant. The atmosphere and decor set as the deck of a sailing ship with all wooden furnishing and great nautical theme. Close to the..."

Ashleigh Rose Wentzel

"Overall great experience. Our waitresss was one of the best waitresses I think we have had before, she was so friendly and helpful so I'd say their..."

Tara Kearley

"The restaurant was very pricey and in my mind our meal was not as good as I expected, great views and friendly staff though! The next time we visited..."

Christy

"Presentation of food and everything else was spectacular , really awesome experience the prawns were delicious calamari excellent. The sauce that was..."

Cameron Jody Robey

"Very pricey for the locals but the foreigners might not have a problem paying which I assume is their main target.Good quality food (you..."

Temcki_tinx

"Eaten here many times before. Nice ambiance. Fantastic service. Extensive seafood menu. Good value for money. Loads of parking. Will definitely be..."

Alan Tucker

"There were four of us and we all had a good meal. I had the chowder for starters it was great just the right amount of spice and seafood pieces loved..."

FredMono

"This place has a variety of dishes. We went for the traditional fish and chips along with my vegetarian dish- it has a divine mushroom sauce which I..."

Rashmi Gosai

"This place looks so tacky, but it all makes sense when you get your food. The branding just works as part of the experience, and this place really..."

Marc Bernitz

"This has been my favourite seafood restaurant for many years. Love seafood and always try new places everywhere I go but I just have to return to..."

Hugo Van Vuuren

"Trade Day and we ended up in Hout Bay #upsideofjob !! Meet and Great 10/10Service 10/10Food 10/10 I had the Yellowtail and..."

Lee-Anne Jacobs

"Fantastic place in Hout Bay to grab a bite to eat. They are very busy so there is always a queue and seating may be a problem so it's best to have..."

Illona Rogers

"Terrific set up and good food are good points of this restaurant. However over the top price makes it touristy trap. Overall good experience and..."

Ritesh Bhattacharya

"The bottom is a take-away and the top is a restaurant. First let me start by saying this place is pricey. If it weren't for my boyfriend and I..."

Charné Banger

"Loved the seafood platter here, there was an overload of rice but that's okay, it was creamy and flavoursome. They have the option of lobster with..."

Yuiisama

"This review is an interesting one to write. Until I saw on Zomato, I had no idea that the upstairs and downstairs were the same restaurant. Upstairs..."

Tafel Vir Twee

"We made it at 9pm and they were great even though kitchen closes at 9h30. Great service.ambience was warm despite the chilly evening. Great..."

Zakz M-V

"Food, music, beautiful weather and the beach right here!! This place has it all and the food is something to recommend!! Very happy with this..."

Candice Van Vuuren

"This is a nice place with a nice view. We were expecting traditional fish and chips and got way more, at a price! The line fish was..."

Adrian Shannon

"Hout bay was busy as one would expect on a sunny day. We found ourselves at Wharfside grill upstairs with a beautiful view of the beach. For starters..."

Wayne Reid

"Pub-style establishment with all the nautical theme bells and whistles. Enjoy fresh seafood without the pretense, with a beer. If you're into that...."

Morne Visser

"What a pleasant outing it was visiting Mariners Warf, we were treated with very friendly service and had the most spectacular view of the barbour,..."

Johann Malherbe

"Best calamari I've had since I started eating seafood. It's an authentic fisherman's place, awesome view of the sea and some really nice houses on..."

Byron Foxx

"Bustling with tourists from near and far, this was one of the highlights of our trip around the Cape. Just plain awesome seafood on offer - in..."

Anish Abraham

"Such good food, ideally located however inside and not on a balcony and able to enjoy the sunshine. Service was up to scratch and food is value for..."

Nathalie Chevreau

"The only restaurant at which I will ever eat fish. Their food is a proper treat, our family has been going for years a day other than some poor..."

Ash Pash

"I'm reviewing the downstairs take-away and not the upstairs Grill.We ordered the calamari and chips and we were in for a treat. The..."

Simon Lee

"What a spectacular dining experience. We arrived in time for sunset and sat on the balcony to watch it. Such a sweet spot and the food is out of this..."

Leanne Van Breda

"Perfect place for fish and chips on any day! Even with the cloudy, rainy weather today, my hubby and I took a drive to Hout Bay to the..."

SvN_lovedining

"We were staying at a lovely service flat right on the bay with a great view of the bay and Chapmans Peak.Its away from Cape Towns crowd and hustle..."

AJAI ATAL

"Love their seafood platters .. been here several times .. never been disappointed!Was here tonight with a friend .. Had the Fishermans..."

Riaan Anker

"One of my favourite places in Cape Town.We don't always eat at the actual restaurant but choose to order from the take-away downstairs,..."

Tracy Poulter

"Part of the Mariners Wharf harborfront emporium in Hout Bay the Wharfside Grill is a well known tourist attraction perfect for families, friends and..."

Meghan McCarthy

"Excellent scenic view set right upon the dock Great spot to have a bite to eat while waiting for your ocean excursion Service was mostly..."

VisZA

"Great fish and chips, excellent service, thank you J.R., you run a very fine..."

D J

"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..."

Liam Pitcher

"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!..."

Rosemarie Vieira

"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..."

Faizal Aboo

"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..."

Mark Chimes

"Really enjoyed our visit. Food was delicious and the Manager and waiters was very welcoming and friendly. Beautifully designed and decorated. A..."

Melani Hougaard

"Exquisite freahly prepared and melt in your mouth delicious seafood. Worth the price. Fast and friendly service. Beautiful views over the sea. HIGHLY..."

Suleen Truter

"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..."

Jose M Lima da Silva

"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..."

Noelien Wilsnach

"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..."

Jeanne Burns

"The seafood platter was fantastic. Every aspect. Best I've ever had...."

Zico Maharaj

"Hout bay is a quaint harbot on the West side of the Cape Peninsula. The area has beautiful views of Table Mountain and surrounding nature. The beach..."

Melanie du Toit (Mel)

"We had a lovely time. Food and drinks were fresh and delicious. Beautiful view of the harbor. Friendly staff. We were well taken care..."

Cornelia Minnie

"Being on holiday from Durban, we had to try the fish in Hout Bay. Mussels, baby kingklip and fish and chips, all..."

Shanelle Pillay

"The atmosphere is cosy and it’s got a great view to the ocean. We had yummy seafood with fresh, fruity sauvignon blanc. We were there in the..."

Laszlo Porcz

"Loved the food and service enough to return for two dinners in a row. The taste was just right, accompanied by wine well-recommended. See photos of..."

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