TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Fish On The Rocks

80/100 (9979 ratings)

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"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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