TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

The Wharfside Grill

84/100 (818 ratings)

Restaurants

Seafood

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Brunch

Dinner

Lunch

Breakfast

Curry

Old Fashioned Fish and Chips

Prawns

Swordfish Pasta

Lobster

Pesto

Yellow Tuna

Fish

Calamari and Rice

Pasta

Sangria

Seafood Platter for 2 with Lobster Tail

Salad

Brownie

Fisherman's Basket for One

Prawn

Mariners Curry

Oyster

sundae

Fish & Chips Kids

Calamari

Fries

Malay Chickeb N Cous Cous

Mussels

Fish & chips

Calamares

Cheesecake Slice

Salmon

Gin and Tonic

Salmon Pasta

Oysters Natural

Fish & Chips

Seafood Platters

Mossels

Shrimp

Super Fresh

Sit down

Seafood

Highchairs Available

Wheelchair Accessible

Full Bar

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Seating

Free off-street parking

Table Service

Lunch

Brunch

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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..."

William Yeo

Fish On The Rocks

80/100 (9979 ratings)

Quick Bites

Seafood

Fast food

Fast Food

Seafood

Dinner

Lunch

Fried Snoek and Chips

Snoek Prawns Calamari and Chips Combo and Hake and Chips Combo

Calamari

Prawn and Chips and Dip

Prawn Combo

Calamares

Habenero Hot Sauce

20 Prawn Platter

Fish & Chips

Tiger Prawns and Calamari

The Chilli Sauce Is a Must

Prawns

Grill Snoek Chips and Salad

Hake

Fish

Fish & chips

Fish and chips

Fish burger

Absolutely

Fries

Belgian Waffles

Peri Peri Prawns

Hake Prawns Calamari and Chips

Fried Fish and Chips

Salad

Calamari Prawns and Chips

Fish and Chips

Chili

Fish Prawns and Chips

Hake Calamari and Chips

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Seafood

Fast food

Parking Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

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Cheap Eats

"The best fish and chips in cape town and a must visit! There's ample seating and wonderful views of the bay. Make sure to put extra extra..."

Rizwaana RSR

"Anything fresher in still in the sea.Yummy seafood and the portion sizes are huge.Love this..."

Maz

"This place has everything you'd want for a great dining experience. Friendly staff, view of the bay, generous portion sizes and fantastic food! We..."

Eurisa Silushka Naicker

"Calamari calamari calamari! Wow. I can’t even find other words. Just wow. And the price is really good. I enjoyed the rustic sea-side Harbour..."

Lauren Konstantinou

"This most sought after place in Hout Bay is a hidden gem. It is located quite a distance away from the Tourist bus but the fish and chips are to die..."

Kimson Chan

"When I say that, if I could eat fish every single day for breakfast lunch and supper then I’d be the happiest girl in the world, I’m seriously..."

Ameerah Abdol

"Most Amazing Fresh Fish And Seafood In Cape Town ! Love It ! And What An Amazing And Breathtaking Oceanic View And Mountainous Scenery! Definitely..."

HUSNA ISMAIL

"Fish on the Rocks is my favorite Fish and Chips place in Cape Town and also one of the “must see” tourist locations.They always have..."

Mikhail Hathey

"Via the stunning views from Chapman’s Peak we arrived in picturesque Hout Bay moments before the lunch time rush for some of its famous Vis en..."

Pash Nair

"Great experience, the service was fast and effective, the fish was fresh and tasty and the chips...real slap chips...right there in the harbour, a..."

Stephen Coetzee

"I was in CPT visiting from JHB. Can I just say I had the best time eating from from here. I am so impressed. Had calamari, hake, prawns and..."

Nombuso Mlotshwa

"Always a great place to go to for fish and chips!Fish is fresh, flaky and crispy on the outside. Chips are absolutely divine! And the prawns..."

Anumsheikh06

"Going to Fish on the Rocks is a lot like climbing Lions Head:Its best to do the excursion on a Sunday, the only problem is that it's very..."

M

"Super chilled, no fuss rustic little place serving good old fashioned seafood. Fish (hake and snoek) and chips are always a good choice. I'd..."

Lauren Niekerk

"Simple, easy, fresh and tasty seafood! Oh and very affordable as well. The only - is that they call tiger prawns, are a little smaller (which are a..."

Kseniya Pechyorina

"No frills, no fuss. If fresh fish and chips are what you're in search of, that's what you will get. My fiance and I ordered one portion of the hake,..."

Samantha Moodley

"Fish on the rocks is a lovely spot to enjoy an authentic seafood meal. The crispy fish batter was too divine , However , the chips we're ordinary. I..."

Azrah Kadwa

"Ita a holiday and like most off days i will seek delicious fish and chips.So off we went to hout bay.Straight into the q at fish on the..."

Saf1

"This is an awesome spot that we visit on every trip to Cape Town, the fish and chips is delicious and affordable, the setting in Hout Bay is awesome,..."

Charlene Dos Ramos

"Loved it:)!not a fan of calamari rings that are too thick nor strips. However at F. O. R. the calamari was just perfect, thin and crunchy, the fish..."

Mariam

"I'd travel a good distance for fish and chips and about Bay has some fantastic places. Fish on the Rocks is fantastic. No complains with my fish,..."

Glen Hunt

"This is our family go to when we aren't really feeling a home cooked Sunday lunch. We got the family meal and although it states that it's a meal for..."

Laylah Fay

"Great portions of food! Amazing fish and chips! Speedy service! Perfect location! One recommendation is to please consider more seating options as it..."

Shinade

"Fast service, the freshest seafood and a view to match. I absolutely love everything about this place. My experience was spot on....do be careful..."

Julian Meyer

"I have found it!! The calamari I crave late at night and the chips to stop any hunger. Probably the best calamari in Hout Bay. If you're in our..."

Simira

"Love the food at Fish on the Rocks. Whether it is the grilled yellowtail or snoek or prawns and calamari, it's always delicious, always fresh and..."

Robyn Biggs

"This is a regular spot for my family. The food coupled with the view is a winner. Being so close to the harbor means that the fish is always fresh..."

Iman Bawa

"There is nothing bad to say about Fish on the rocks. Only amazing things. I hav been coming here since I was small and I have never to this day..."

Leonardo Sforza

"Been going to Fish on the Rocks since I was a preteen (which is over 9 years now) and I always have the best experience- minus the seagulls of..."

Nel

"This place is a must when visiting Houtbay and was our only reason for visiting on a public holiday. Queue was very long but moved along at a..."

Fatima Moosa

"Fish and chips is a pretty basic meal but I've seen so many establishments manage to screw it up. Fish on the rocks is not one of those..."

Ryan Mulders

"Oh what an adventure! A large group of us filled a couple of MyCity busses (ok, two busses!) one Saturday afternoon and took the dizzifying cliff..."

Lindie White

"Food was quite nice. Generous portions for a competitive price. Fish and chips were a little oily but then again it's a fish and chips place... it..."

Righardt Du Plessis

"Having heard so much about Fish on the Rocks, one has to visit it while in CT. We made the trek as the craving for fresh fish and slap chips..."

Tenisha Frank

"With the backdrop of Hout Bay this fish and chip shop is a good choice on your Cape Town trip. I ordered the hake, prawn and calamari with chips. The..."

Gerrard Kistanna

"Hidden behind the more commercial, more busy and more expensive Mariners Wharf - this little gem of a place serves the best yellow tail you're bound..."

Marnus Breed

"Great fish and chips is synonymous with HoutBay and that's exactly what Fish on the Rocks serves up ! Lovely fresh hake , snoek or calamari in a..."

The Foodie

"Can't visit Cape Town without a visit to Hout Bay for fish and chips. This was my first visit to Fish on the Rock and I wasn't disappointed...very..."

Sharima Bramannan

"Fresh delicious seafood, despite the rustic cheap exterior. Try the fried snoek and calamari rings, they are the best in Cape Town! Snoekies cannot..."

Danni

"Whether you're a local or tourist and happen to work up a hunger while enjoying your beach holiday, this no fuss take away is worth a visit. Who can..."

Anthea Chittenden

"A bit of a walk (good and bad thing) and on the other side of the harbour. Although its always busy and pumping, food comes quick, is relatively..."

Lucianrajah

"Amazing little place. Great service, beautiful view and the most amazing food! Surrounded by history and nature this place is the real..."

Lee Preiss

"Food is amazing! Ordered calamari, crumbed prawns, yellowtail, smoke and chips for the table to share - all delicious. Service was good. Food arrived..."

Adila.hargey

"Fresh from the ocean hake and chips! Crispy batter and generous portions. Definitely a great place to go to get ur fix of delicious seafood at..."

Emily Wilson

"Great place to get a classic fish and chips. Freshly prepared by friendly staff. Tidy and clean with a warm, social atmosphere. Great place for a..."

Wolfram Georg Klingenberg

"My grandfather has been bringing us here for years, it's a great little spot with fantastic fresh fish. Popped in yesterday for a bite and we weren't..."

Alex

"Great experience for take away fish and chips. Food was exceptionally quick. All of the food is deep fried and the portions are quite big so come..."

Tiffany Lara Elliott

"Deliciously delicious. I had the calamari, hake, prawns and chips and was totally satisfied. Definitely quality over quantity. I would recommend a..."

Tamara Reddy

"Five might sound like a high rating, but I have to give this outdoor restaurant credit for serving the best fish and chips to 80 old age pensioners..."

Jo Maxwell

"Wonderful. Really enjoyed a delicious fish and chips on a windy evening. Fish was crispy, nice big pieces, and chips were good too. Lovely view of..."

Aboo Bakr

"Wonderfully crisp and golden fish and chips. Perfectly cooked and simply fresh. I would definitely recommend eating here if you in the mood for an..."

Priya Mona Vanmali

"THIS IS NOT GOURMET! This is a shorts, vest, slops, sun, shades, rip the bag and eat with my fingers, no fuss spot. The fish batter is golden and..."

Dayi

"Very nice to have a take away fish & chips in the brown bag and sit at one of the tables and relax.. Not gourmet food, just good fresh..."

Charles Jaquire

"Now this is exactly what you look for when it gets to freshness, directly out of the sea.This is a very busy restaurant and do expect to wait a..."

Johann Malherbe

"So, coming to Cape Town, you simply have to eat fish, it's practically an unwritten law, this place has been my dad's favorite for years, so..."

Gareth Ramsey

"I'm a major fan of fresh fish, and looking out over the ocean while I eat it is just the cherry on top! Very relaxed atmosphere, and perfect for a..."

Rebecca Francis-Pope

"Local, family run restaurant with some of the freshest and tastiest seafood around, their classic hake and chips is to die for! Oh, and don't worry..."

Alastair Waldeck

"Impressed with the fast service. We tried the Hake, prawns, calamari and chips combo. Enough for two people and very tasty. I'll definitely go there..."

Jacques Farmer

"A visit to Hout Bay is a must for every visit to Cape Town. The drive to get there via Camps Bay is scenic and the fish and chips is a Cape Town must..."

Zeenat Patel

"First time tasting fold over pizza n enjoyed it, loved the view n the friendly welcome, had a lil bit of fish of grilled fish it was fresh n..."

Lelo

"Best hake and chips! Calamari was ok. Opening on Xmas day was very clever! Amazing service. Not a long wait even though they were very busy...."

NazmiraS

"Must visit when driving out to Hout Bay. Freshest fish & calamari! Remember to feed the birds too ;)..."

Louda Connoway

"Im not sure about you but apart from being a SushiManiac I have a great love for seafood too. So on one of my fridays Before we headed off for that..."

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