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The Lookout Deck

75/100 (8721 ratings)

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"Very nice place to have a meal with family , will go back again and staff is very fast in service. Food was proper size and flavour very good..."

Francois De Beer

"The place to go for a great reliable seafood meal. Constantly full but plenty of seating. The menu is diverse but seafood focused. The calamari salad..."

Amy Wardle

"Bustling spot directly on the beach. Beautiful food and fresh seafood, what else could you ask for. Try the tempura prawns, just juicy and very..."

Natalie Lazaris

"I loved the place.. on the beach. We had a nice time here.. the food was good, staff friendly and always attending. You can take a nice walk after..."

Vignesh

"Very nice place with outstanding views. Gets super busy so the service is pretty good considering. Pint of prawns is a win! Depending on when you..."

Glynn Allen

"My girlfriend and I come here every time we visit Plett. The hake is always beautifully cooked!! Its got the best crispy batter and the fish is fresh..."

Amir Shneor

"Kind of expect good fish dishes at the coast and was not disappointed, visited an old favorite and we both had the hake calamari combo chips and..."

Owen Tennant

"A lovely view of the ocean and very friendly service. Our meal arrived quickly despite the restaurant being quite busy. The food was very tasty the..."

Raquel Unterslak

"What a beautiful location! Sitting on the deck, a forkful of seafood in one hand and a beer in the other - what a treat. I'd recommend having the..."

Emma Divaris

"Definitely my favourite restaurant in Plett. Such a beautiful location right next to the beach! Strong, delicious cocktails ( especially the jugs)..."

Jessica

"Really loved Lookout Deck! Great food, good service and beautiful views. We were seated outside and could see Dolphins from the Deck! Great..."

Lucy

"Food was fresh , and served hot . Toppings on burger was also fresh . They have a different wine list . Not really much to choose from . The place..."

Michelle

"Good food, great views, will definitely be back . Could do with a kiddies menu. We had the blue cheese salad and Madagascar chicken , kids had the..."

Warren Holmes

"The view here is amazing. I would recommend it just for that reason. The breakfast was well priced and you get a free coffee, juice and fruit salad..."

Jaryd Kay

"When it's winter in Plett and you've driven around looking for somewhere vibey to watch the rugby, this is where you should land up. There's a lovely..."

Melissa Sanderson

"The food is really good. The service as well. We did wait a while for the food though. The place looks out onto the beach which is just an amazing..."

Sasa Sinclair Nhlapo

"We visit regularly and the Lookout Deck is a favorite. Service and food remains good but unfortunately prices have risen substantially in the last..."

Vincent Knight

"This has got to be the Best fried fish and chips I've had in my life! Houtbay's outlets have nothing on this place! Stunning views of the ocean!..."

ZedVee

"This place has one of the best locations in Plett.The name really says it all, right on top of the beach giving you a beautiful view morning..."

Sheryll

"Fantastic views towards Lookout Beach. Rustic beach bar restaurant, a Plett institution, complete with wooden long tables. Excellent fish: hake,..."

Ryan Goodman

"Amazing view of the beach. Food and service were amazing. I ordered hake, calamari and chips combo. Calamari was deep fried to perfection. Good value..."

Johan Van Dyk

"Very pleasant, stunning views and perfectly acceptable seafood to go with it. I particularly enjoyed the the cape Malay samosas. Will call again...."

Cheryl Gilfillan Dinkelmann

"What a perfect setting. The french fries get a 11/10. Service is excellent and friendly. Good value for money too. Will come back next time I have..."

Russels

"Looks like a very popular place in Plettenberg bay. We had to q to get in. Situated right in the beach where I guess the name come from. Beautiful..."

Andries Christine Van Staden

"A lot of food, very quick and delicious and tasteful. Friendly staff. Wonderful views and a relaxed friendly vibe. Will definitely be heading back..."

Chelsea Natalie Le Roux

"We have been coming here for years! And it never disappoints! The lookout deck is a must visit, when in Plett! The setting and vibe is great! With..."

James Marsh

"Great place. Good service. Nice vibes. Food excellent. That coming from a vegetarian. Most places hardly have much on the menu for vegetarian but my..."

Harsula Raga

"This is one of the best family restaurants that I have been to in years! The seafood truly is delectable and guilt generous! The porra piri..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Superb location, friendly service, fresh lovely food and a great atmosphere. Perfect spot when the weather is good and an ideal place to get your..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"I am giving this a 5 because honestly I can't think of anything that wasn't good! The service was good. Friendly waitrons and quick delivery. The..."

Diella Taylor

"After a frustrating cullinary day in Knysna we decided to have a light supper at Lookout Deck. We were quickly seated despite the rain (which reduces..."

Ockert De Wet

"A must to visit for calamari and chips in plett.. Be prepared for a long wait for food & to even be seated. The food toke a hour & when it came it..."

Megz Mackintosh

"A moto I've sort of lived by is never return to childhood memories as it often disappoints. That's definitely not true with lookout deck. Even though..."

Daniel Wiggill

"We came here for lunch a few weeks ago and I am still thinking about the great experience. My partner ordered an entire plate of prawns, done to..."

Mieke

"The Lookout was extremely busy which resulted in the food taking around 45 minutes to be served - but it was definitely worth the wait! The food was..."

Nic Hern

"Most recent visit left us very satisfied. We arrived and they were pumping, but the wait for a table was not too long. Service was weirdly fast for..."

Cait McWilliams

"I was most impressed to see that Lookout Deck has re-opened (both physically and on Zomato) after their outside deck collapsing last year and..."

Lauras World

"The food here was really out of this world!! I have never had a seafood platter taste as delicious the one I had here. Your food is absolutely..."

Linel Visser

"Great scenery. Known for whale, dolphin and seal sightings but I was unfortunately unlucky. The food was great. I had lamb chops and fries...."

Zakithi Mayisela

"Enjoyable experience as always. Great seafood and meat. Ordered the seared tuna and a classic burger with cheese sauce. Good service and a pleasant..."

David Leibowitz

"The food was great ! The only thing that I was semi annoyed was that our food took longer than expected to arrive. The waitress asked us to order the..."

Julia Pyle

"You can't go to Plett and not visit The Deck. It's part and parcel of the Garden Route experience. You'll find most locals (not all)..."

Gareth Bladon

"Food was nice, location was perfect. Good to see that they are rebuilding the lower deck. Good atmosphere and a solid recommendation to anyone..."

Stuninho

"The setting is simply what puts this place at such a good rating. The food wasn't exceptionally good, but the service and atmosphere was great and it..."

ROBERT ELLIS

"The Deck is such a great place in Plett. There is always a vibe going and the food is so yummy. It is also situated in one of the best spots, right..."

Kirsty Donald

"A trip to plett is not complete without a boozy lunch at the deck. Corkage wasn't bad at R40 a bottle. We shared a main mussel pot and was ample for..."

Rich Torlage

"Great location, good food and good service. Highly recommend but if Plett is busy it's more than likely you're going to wait in the queue for a..."

Ian Thomas

"One of the best views you can have in Plett. Service is good. Food is great. Go early and be prepared to wait for seating in peak times. Its a great..."

Deon.dussing

"Such an amazing experience with top quality service and exceptional food and drinks. Perfectly located just above the beach, you have a stunning view..."

Vicki Boyes

"Great place if you are a seafood lover. The deck is overlooking the ocean and the outdoor seating has a great view. I saw a few whales playing around..."

Inasu Chirayath

"We thoroughly enjoyed the food, just unfortunate that the service was super slow. The food was taking quite a time to come out of the kitchen. We..."

Carina Agenbag

"Magnificent location and interesting (but pricey) menu. The service was as great as the food. It was well worth the..."

Brian Paddey

"This is a must visit for anyone wanting a beach type lunch. The restaurant is right on the beach front and has amazing views. It was beautiful. Our..."

Edward Cotterell

"I had a quick bite and a beer at this establishment and was surprised as to the popularity of the place. A live performer singing and entertaining..."

Sam Theron

"This place is specialized in seafood Beautiful view Delicious food Friendly stuff When they sow me using my hand removing the prawn shells, they..."

Obaid Al Ajmani

"My wife and I came twice. Once for dinner which included live music and us getting to see the sea view turn to darkness whilst still enjoying the..."

Dan Hall

"If you're looking for a place with the best view, good food and amazing service, then look no further. The view is the top highlight for me There is..."

Szymon Welgus

"A huge shout out to our waiter Andre who gave us a very special experience. He was totally in tune with our needs and went the extra mile to make us..."

Karen Dormehl

"Wow, wow, wow! This is one of the best places to eat in Plett especially if you are looking for fresh seafood! We had an assortment of starters and..."

Gill A

"Honestly the best restaurant I've been to this year. The food is absolutely out this world. The calamari was absolutely delicious, best I've ever..."

Vaneshree Pillai

"Wow what an amazing place cant believe i have not discovered this place in all the years of coming here! The service was great and super friendly...."

Johan Horn

"The owner of the B&B we are staying at recommended this establishment, so we thought it might be a bit overpriced, but it wasn't. My wife and I..."

Jason Bailey

"Staff very friendly all round unfortunately I never got our waiter name his short young guy with the top part of his hair dyed blond he was such an..."

Chantelley Scholtz

"Great views and delicious coffee. A fun place, with a cool, well-executed and -established theme. We went in the morning just for coffee. Our..."

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