European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Hout Bay

7 restaurant menus in South Africa, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Black & Brew
Black & Brew
91/100 (179 ratings)
Restaurants
French
European
European
American
Australian
French
American
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Sit down
American
French
European
Takeout
Street Parking
Reservations
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We went there for a party. It was great. The kids had a ball with jungle gym and trampoline. Staff are brilliant and friendly and helpful. They need..."
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"One of the best Cafes I've ever been to. I spent almost every afternoon there after tasting the amazing coffee and the homemade food. The vibe and..."
Raphael Kötting
"The best for breakfast. Just don't tell..."
Perry Blacher
"We love this place! Best location with kids in Hout Bay, for any age. Our older son loves the sausages; sometimes we have to order them three times..."
Ralk Straszim
"Awesome, children friendly place with incredibly friendly staff. Great coffee, great snacks and a farmyard setting that charms you from the moment..."
Greg Dunn
"What an amazing spot. Quiet, great wholesome food, a wicked burger, indoor play area for the kids, incredible outdoor area with small petting zoo......"
Lance Witten
"Nice menu, great family friendly setting, good..."
Tamuka Chigeda
"Delicious food,incredible staff, fantastic atmosphere and an amazing playground for the kiddies to play. My new favourite place to go. I highly..."
Cezzy
"Kid friendly & great coffee. Didn't eat there but food looks good so definitely going back to try the..."
Linda Farr
"Awesome value breakfasts. Great coffee, and the kids love the jungle gym and farm animals. One of my favorite breakfast..."
Paul Leong
"Best place in Hout Bay, coffee strong, food fantastic, service with a smile, warm friendly and owners run. Caters for all, young, old, single and..."
Travis James
"Lovely for kids. Lots of chickens walking around, cats sleeping on every corner you look. Beautiful outside play..."
Yolande Kretzmer Keys
"An awesome place to slow down. Great staff, great food and a lovely garden to sit and relax with all kind of animals. Highly..."
Robert “Blumento-Pferde” B.
"Great place. Perfect for parents with young kids. Well priced and excellent..."
Travis Bosch
"An absolute gem for preschool kids kids. Posting zoo, play area, trampoline, splash pool for summer, etc. Great breakfast and..."
Daniel Willemse
"Super friendly and accommodating and lots for the kids to do and plenty of space. Also good juices, muffins, coffees..."
Cherie Dladla
"Great food. Great coffee and a lovely place for children to..."
Kim Delport
"Like it! Great little coffee and food shack. Laid back vibe.. helpful..."
Jonathan Talacko
Zur Holzbucht
Zur Holzbucht
83/100 (452 ratings)
Restaurants
European
German
Bar
Pub
European
German
Dinner
Pork Belly
Currywurst
Burgers
Oysters
Bratwurst
Sauerkraut
Pork knuckle
Sauce Hollandaise
Sourbraten
Eisbeine
WeißWurst with Pretzel
Spätzle with Mushroom Sauce
Bitburger Pilser
Smirnoff Spin
Salad
German
Bar
Pub
European
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
"We had a great time yesterday at Holzbucht for the World Cup game. Ulli the host was attentive, great service from Nyasha, our kids loved the food..."
Woon Peng Ziady
"Amazing Place, beautiful atmosphere and awesome food. Hout Bay waited long for this and it was worth the..."
Darryn Clark
"We enjoyed our Sunday afternoon lunch. Friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere and good vibes. The food and beers were excellent. I was happy with my..."
Yassie ZA
"Great vibe This is the perfect little coastal bar. Cool location, amazing view of the mountain and a pool table to get the competitive juices..."
Darren Ford
"I ordered on Mr Delivery, and if I could give them 6 stars I would! Best burger and chips I have had in a long long..."
Marcel Klopper
"Lovely chilled, down to earth vibe, happy local patrons, sun & shady areas in back garden / area. Nice selection of drinks, tasty inexpensive pub..."
Lindy Dickson
"Went with a group of friends in the evening, was a good vibe, but service was a little poor. Food took a bit long and waiters didn't come ti check..."
Martie Busa
"Cool German restaurant and bar, area to play pool is spacious but needs a new deck as theirs is breaking apart as you..."
Candice P
"Good spot for drinks. Deceptive from outside but large beer garden and friendly patrons and..."
Stuart Evans
"Great place, great atmosphere and amazing food. Always a pleasant experience going there for a drink, a highlight is the big tree stump where you..."
Alida Pretorius
"Great German food and fire place has gluhwein atmosphere is relaxed and owner is passionate about his..."
Dan van Rooyen
"Nice place. Live music in the garden. Friendly crew. Good food...."
Phil G
"The food I tasted was 100% authentic German cuisine, delicious! Relaxed easy going atmosphere, pub style, with nice large outdoor area, pool table,..."
Sara Sophie Hartinger
"I don't say this lightly. Their burgers are amazing. Satisfying, full of flavour. I am so hooked. I can't recall eating a tastier burger and I can't..."
David Webb
"Amazing, speedy service from Esethu when the place was thrumming for Halloween party, with excellent DJ who read the crowd perfectly! Food was..."
Deri-Anne Schniewind
"Didn't eat but was there during Happy hour. Wonderful place to enjoy a drink can sit inside or outside and the owner is a gem 💎..."
Karen Maggott
"We ordered some take aways that was not value for money and food did not match the menu description. Maybe restuarant experience is better...will..."
ferdie vanstaden
"It's a typical German pub hangout with a pub vibe. Not upmarket. Gesellig! We had a nice casual meal, beers and our own wine and were served by a..."
Mary Smit
Vida E Caffe
Vida E Caffe
82/100 (136 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
European
African
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Deus Cafe
Deus Cafe
80/100 (30 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Café
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Live Music
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Breakfast
Mid-range
Souvla Stix
Souvla Stix
80/100 (378 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Portuguese
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Greek
Greek
European
Portuguese
Barbecue
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Souvla
Beef Espetada
Greek Fries
Beef Ribeye
Cucumber Margarita
Eugenie's Cabbage Salad
Sit down
Barbecue
Portuguese
European
Mediterranean
Greek
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Delivery
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great atmosphere, friendly staff. The owners are hands on and treat their staff like gold. The food is out of this world delicious. I can only give..."
Jana Greeff
"Awesome location: A greek restaurant with a bar in the back of an Italian place. The owners and the employees were great and they served the best..."
Peter D.
"We just ran into the place to shorten the time with some drinks, but all that happened after truly hit us. The cocktails expertly crafted by Matthew..."
Mikhail Kamaev
"Such a lovely place. Breakfast (open omelette was great). Service was 110% . Coffee was good too. Will go again when out that..."
Lynda Gough
"Food was great, but I don't appreciate the pet-friendly setup. And I actually like..."
Francisco Lakay
"Where the locals get the good food. The chicken wings are superb. After dinner many move to the souvla bar which most likely starts the predrinks..."
Dirk Digler
"Johnny is an excellent host, the food is fresh and the flavors are..."
Josie Gaglio
"We had the most incredible lunch yesterday, divine tasty tapas and mains, especially the chicken thighs and wings and a wonderful fun..."
Cindy Clapton
"Food is absolutely delicious and so well priced. Attentive service and great vibe!!! We had a function there and was so well looked after. Would..."
Cornelia Garrett
"I just found my new favourite restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious and very authentic. The tzatziki was almost as good as my mom's 😃 ...."
Irene Millar
"The hidden gem of Hout Bay. Great service and delicious food. This is where you will find the proper crispy juicy Greek style lamb on the spit..."
Marianna Christodoulou
"If you haven't eaten at Souvla Stix you are missing out, every time I go there the meals are superb , the service is amazing & if you ask nicely the..."
Daniel Chevin
"One of the best Greek restaurants I have ever eaten at. The family atmosfere, personal touch with every dish makes it a must do restaurant in..."
Lindy Jordaan
"Lovely local restaurant experience and still the best octopus and Souvla in South Africa. The staff really make a person feel at..."
Damian Jay Johnson
"The chicken is incredibly delicious. Cooked and seasoned perfectly! Paired well with some of their sides/meze plates. The service wasn't 100% but..."
Elena Piller
"Best chicken wings in..."
Justin Arnoldi
"This is the place for you to have the most marvellous family Greek foods. The atmosphere is absolutely chilled to have a lovely evening out with..."
Nigel Thomas
Marisol Restaurant
Marisol Restaurant
78/100 (8204 ratings)
Restaurants
Portuguese
European
Portuguese
European
Sit down
European
Portuguese
Reservations
Mid-range
"Absolutely delicious food and gorgeous views (especially if grab a table outside). We ordered the seafood platter for two and snoek with chips. The..."
Nikki Sewpersad
"Looking for the most incredible fish...then this is the place to be. The fish is so delicious fresh and tasty. The service is so quick and the staff..."
Ishana Sing Rathilall
"It really felt like I was on a ship ambience having gourmet meal with a view . The service was amazing as the waiters dressed in sailors outfits , ..."
Geraldine Crouch
"This authentic restaurant is intentionally a little rough around the edges. Creating an atmosphere of a real fisherman's hangout straight out of..."
Izak Buys
"The real fish and chips. The batter used was soft and flaky. The service from the waitress was even more impressive. Enjoyable lunch experience on a..."
Vallen Nambiar
"We didn’t stop to eat, we went there to see the view, and I came across a sea lion.. at first the boy who was with him was friendly and kind, but..."
F344 C4p
"I had a good time, but feel that the food can be a bit better! I ordered a platter and everything was soaked in a butter sauce. I would rather prefer..."
leon de villiers
"You don't come here for the food, you come here for the atmosphere. My childhood was some days spent buying and baiting crayfish traps from the..."
Davey Jone's Locker with Jazzy
"After 15 years visited the restaurant again. Still the best seafood!! From the oysters to the yellow line tuna special of the day. 10 out of 10!..."
Zelda Farrell
"The place is a true delight for seafood enthusiasts. The generous portions of fresh fish, perfectly battered and fried to a golden crisp, make for a..."
Penelope
"I have always loved visiting this amazing place. We got disabled parking, had a fantastic meal upstairs and enjoyed the music very much! Don't think..."
Teacher Franky
"Quality fish near the ocean is what you will get at this restaurant. We were seated quickly and our server was amazing. He gave us a recommendation..."
Kaneesha Allen
"Going to Mariners Wharf is one of our regular Sunday drives and we just love it. The food is always fresh and amazing. The staff are friendly even..."
Naz Alexander
"Located on the bay, how can you get bad location? It's just beautiful. The food in the restaurant on the upper floor is really good but a bit..."
Allen Goretsky
"Reading through reviews see lots redundant ‘scenic’ ‘picturesque’ words all speaking of seagulls eating chips from your hands, seals showing..."
World Traveler
"You can't visit Cape Town and not have Fish and Chips. Inexpensive meals including a huge family pack. The foods was delicious and the service was..."
Anita Pandaram
"Visited Mariner'sWharf 11 years ago and the again on the 16/05/2023 and amazingly it is exactly how we remember it, from the stunning views to the..."
Michelle Ince
"Take the Red Bus, City Sightseeing Bus from the VA Waterfront to Hout Bay, and plan to have lunch at the well-known Mariner's Wharf restaurant with..."
Daniel John
"Love coming to this Take away shop. Been so many times and never had a bad meal..."
Sandra Joubert
Dunes Beach Restaurant & Bar
Dunes Beach Restaurant & Bar
74/100 (8517 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Contemporary
Seafood
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Smoked Springbok Carpaccio
seafood platter
Potato Rosti and Poached Eggs
Fish & chips
hot chocolate
Ribs
Oysters
Prawns
Jalapeno Poppers
Nachos Grande
Nachos
Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce
Eggs Benedict
Salad
Traditional Fish and Chips
Toasts
Beef Burger and Fries
Oyster
Calamari & Chips
Hake
Calamari
Rainbow Roll
Beers on Tap
Mussels
Eggs Benedict
Fish
Calamares
Mussels
Pizza
Salmon
Prawns
Steak
Line fish
Burger
Prawn cocktail
Sit down
Bar
Contemporary
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Playgrounds
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Beach
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range