TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Live Bait Muizenberg

81/100 (1600 ratings)

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Creme Brulee

"Staff really helpful and seafood amazing and value for money. View of the beach was great as well and will definitely be going back when in..."

Munier Kenny

"The staff are all very polite and helpful.The portions are generous for the price and the atmosphere is really relaxing. Amazing view of the..."

Ben Le Roux

"Looking for more than just a Seaview? Then you just have to go to Live Bait in Muisenberg! The food is amazing and the service efficient and..."

Geraldean Howes

"Beautiful view of muizenberg beach. Friendly and energetic staff! Food was so delicous and very filling, great to have the option of sushi as well as..."

Kaitlyn Williams

"Lovely experience. A definite must try for sushi lovers and seafood foodies. The seafood is amazing. I had the surf and turf, I was a little let down..."

Laura Martin

"Great place, quite smart! Amazing pasta and seafood of course and vegetarian options which were great as well. Over looks muzinberg beach..."

Yajna Gold

"Wonderful experience... Friendly service and excellent sushi, I was surprised that the restaurant wasn't even half full. The restaurant is also..."

Dojon

"Lovely airy laidback restaurant with beautiful seaview of falsebay.a perfect setting for a relaxing Friday lunch. My colleague had the fried hake and..."

Adele Pedro

"Beautiful Vista of False Bay, what was once a run down apartment block this lovely neck of Cape Town has improved dramatically. The restaurant is..."

Jeremiah Albertyn

"Best enjoyed in summer as the view is amazing from this stylish venue. Muizenberg and surrounds has really stepped up a notch with some really nice..."

Mario Arendse

"Lovely food and a beautiful view, seems like one can’t go wrong with anything on the menu! We had delicious seafood pasta and the fresh line fish....."

Kristi.b414

"The food and drinks were great, but quite pricey. It's a stunning restaurant with an amazing location. There's not a big variety on the menu..."

Nedine Van Zyl

"A real gem in the heart of Muizenburg. The restaurant has amazing views of the beachfront and great service. The waiter explained the specials to us..."

Zaid

"Great place! Nice Sushi. Delicious fish cakes with homemade tartare sauce the main was yummy and the Creme Brulee was a 9.5 good waiter simple..."

Kevin John Winder

"Popped in for lunch due to the Entertainer and we were not disappointed. The food was beyond delicious and the portion sizes were extremely..."

Santana Land

"I really love coming here. The awesome view is reason enough, but the food and service are top notch as well.Interesting but neat decor, and..."

Johnny Jol

"Decided to pop into Live Bait for dinner last night with the entertainer - such a treat of an experience! First off let me just say, the setting is..."

Robyn Rainier

"Great service. We were a large party and the staff were very accommodating. Our table ordered a variety of dishes. The garlic butter and peri peri..."

Laura Son

"Absolutely love the stairs walking up to the main restaurant, it really sets the vibe for the rest of the day. I was actually pleasantly..."

Nicole Vrede

"Food here is fresh, flavorful and well priced. Views are gorgeous! Service was fast and friendly. Recommended visit. The sushi platter for two was a..."

Joash Narainsamy

"I just popped in for a quick bite but will definitely be back.Prawn Croquettes and Fish Goujons - perfectly cooked and served with "green..."

Ainsley Ai Stewart

"Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing view! We went here to celebrate my birthday but we did not book in advance, which was a mistake on our..."

Bhakti Sardesai

"Needing a healthy dose of fresh sea air; we headed for Muizenberg on a sunny Sunday. The restaurant is located on the road behind the bathing boxes..."

JotterJo

"Lovely place this...kinda unassuming when you walk up the stairs thinking it's small with a cute sea view. One is pleasantly surprised with the scale..."

Glenn Muller

"The view may be star of the show but today the food stole the limelight My folks and I had lunch there on Saturday and thoroughly enjoyed..."

Carmen Davids

"There is absolutely nothing I can fault this stunning restaurant on. There is ample parking and the restaurant itself has the most beautiful decor..."

Nabeelah Shaboodien

"What a pleasant surprise! We decided to trek all the way from Claremont to Muizenberg for dinner at this eatery on a Monday night. It was worth the..."

Munier Barden

"Before I had to return to work and get back in routine I really wanted to take a nice drive and enjoy lunch next to the beach, so Live Bait was the..."

Zanel

"Live Bait is one of the swankiest, sexiest restaurants in Muizenberg. For a town that generally has pretty electic, hipster restaurants, this is a..."

Tarryn Bento

"Was here earlier this week and had aFantastic meal. Absolutely awesome sauce for the mussel dish and reallyDelicious hake👌🏼 service..."

Kyle John Richter

"Certainly one of my favourite seafood restaurants in the Cape. From the creamy garlic mussels to the hake 'n chips and the pizza-oven baked..."

Gert Hofhuis

"Another gem added to the Muizenberg beach front. The decor is beautiful, light and rustic, and the counter along the window is ideal with a great..."

Jessica Stromin

"We went to Live Bait as a family with two teenagers for dinner yesterday. I saw a couple of reviews and thought since the ratings are quite..."

Frank Palapies

"A very busy Muizenberg Beach led us into this little gem of a restaurant. I absolutely fell in love with the decor. We shared a couple of tapas. All..."

Maxine

"5 out of 5 definitely. Heard only good things about Live Bait and they did not disappoint. Absolutely fantastic service- friendly waiters, hostesses..."

Ashley Brodrick

"Not your typical sea food bits and pieces restuarant. The portions are amazingly filling. Had the silverfish with Mozambican peri-peri sauce. The..."

Guido Ivaan Visser

"I went to Live Bait for a staff party and was keen since I'd heard good things. The restaurant had a great vibe. The staff very helpful and the..."

Jasmine Duxbury

"Been there tonight was a wonderful setting and great service the wife had a fantastic seafood pasta and myself line fish the starters os brilliant..."

Oliver

"If you love seafood, sushi and spectacular views, Livebait Muizenberg is the place for you. They offer a little something for everyone, their..."

Rene Mesias-Petersen

"Went for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Finding parking a nightmare. Well eventually we did find a spot.Live Bait is upstairs with a beautiful..."

Trevor

"Really stunning place and cosy on a rainy day, can't wait to go back with beautiful weather. The food was simple and delicious- just the way I like..."

Casey Curtis

"Gorgeous venue, tasty menu and very attentive wait staff. Previous reviews paint a very different picture to my experience which was nothing short of..."

Kirstie Rose Heynes

"Amazing restaurant with beautiful views!!The food was superb the only done side was the inconsistent portions size, as a large group this was..."

StuieMic

"With options in that area growing we decided to try out the new Live Bait as we have already been to the one in Kalk Bay. Safe to say we made the..."

Vernon Wilson

"Am I allowed to give a 10/5This is right up there with my new favourite places. It's is so tastefully and elegantly decorated with glass walls..."

Lauren Kim

"Outstanding meal , portions sizes being perfect and picture perfect view :)their cream spinach and deep fried calamari is out of this world !! ..."

Ian

"Still on the learning curve with the service, but really delicious! And the decor is exquisite - no filters needed. The atmosphere is relaxed, with..."

Theodora Lee

"What a beautiful restaurant, timeless with a relaxed setting... Menu is simple and prices are very reasonable.. Food and service standard was..."

Livlov

"Beautiful location and fantastic, reasonably priced food and quick service. Good food selection on the menu. We are very happy with the evening. We..."

Michelle House

"We were on our way to have a bite to eat at Easy Tiger but found this beautiful new restaurant just above, overlooking the beautiful Surfers Corner. ..."

Cayo Davids

"What a great experience visiting Live Bait!The food was excellent and everything was so tasty and well presented with perfect portions.I..."

Amy Bruwer

"Location is everything for this restaurant, with out the beautiful settings I would give this a lower rating. The food is average food trying to be..."

Matt Cornfield

"Live Bait has lovely decor and relaxing background music with a spectacular view. It's open and light and airy. Sadly for me there was no snoek on..."

Chez Pool

"Great views from this restaurant situated on the first floor and overlooking Muizenberg beach. The menu is geared for seafood with few vegetation..."

Ryan Read

"Fresh delicious food. Short waiting times from ordering your food and getting it on your table. This restaurant also offers great views of the beach...."

Lesego Sethusa

"Fantastic place awesome menu if you are a fish lover awesome service by the crazy old man beautiful view of the bay stunning inside of you want to..."

RosemaryAnne Reed

"Food is good, freshly made and the waiters are friendly. The location and view is..."

Jithin George

"Very relaxing afternoon spent with absolutely good food, very good and friendly service indeed. Would definitely go back and highly..."

Sheri-Ann Kiewitz

"Muizenberg's beach front has changed alot over these past years, once teaming old derelict buildings has flourished into a lively hip place. Live..."

Jeremiah Albertyn

"In spite if the fact thst our village, Muizenberg was in suffering yet another power outage, Life Bait handled the challenge with grace and still..."

HEIDI ERNANI DREW

"Great place with a super view of the beach and ocean. Their fish and chips deal on Saturdays is excellent value for money and totally delicious. Will..."

Rachel Moncrieff-Robinson

"Beautiful setting... view of the beach... Relaxing atmosphere I had the seafood pasta in white sauce and it was very good Will definitely go..."

Togieda Sambo

"One of the best restaurants I've been to in Cape Town. The setting is magnificent, with a splendid view of the..."

Neil Bissett

"Great food and fantastic service from Leslie! All round a lovely experience. Will be back when I am in Cape Town..."

Guy Shaw

"Had an awesome lunch. Value for money food. Chilled vibes. Perfect..."

NEL BASSON

"Beautiful view of Muzenburg Beach and the Mountain Range. Great seafood menu with great specials. They also do steaks Pizza and..."

Andy Boswell

"Went here for my birthday lunch. The food was awesome and the view was..."

Elias

Knead Bakery

75/100 (2107 ratings)

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"Cinnamon roll and banana nut muffinThe cinnamon roll was light and flaky, not overly spiced and an excellent balance of sugar on top (I could..."

Marcel Pillay

"I have so many photos of Knead dishes on my phone, it's difficult to choose! I have to say Knead is our absolutely MUST HAVE breakfast spot. They are..."

Rayne Alexander

"This Knead has a beautiful view over the beach and is always packed on weekends. We really enjoyed our food and the coffee was good. I particularly..."

Charné

"We had the chicken caesar salad and it is amazing lots of chicken and bacon this is a real man’s salad. a real recommended meal for the summer..."

Marius

"A group of us booked a table to have breakfast at Knead. This restaurant resides in what used to be an old Cinema, with the original floors and..."

Lizelle Brink

"Food was just amazing, lovely flavour combinations and great variety for breakfast. The smell of fresh bread as you walk through the door is enough..."

Candice Oppenheim

"Absolutely breathtaking location! Highly recommend for breakfast and tea-time visits. Good vibes and even better coffee. Relatively extensive menu..."

Reza Hamdulay

"Knead never disappoints with their meals and all day breakfast! Their eggs benedict with bacon is definitely one of my favourite breakfast meals and..."

Kelly Adriaanse

"Food was great. We both had a classic beef burger which was presented wonderfully and tasted good. Service was good. And the overall atmosphere and..."

Gina Botha

"Absolutely love this branch because of their view and their ambiance.Their service isn’t exactly speedy but it fits in with the..."

Laura Martin

"When we walked in the place was pumping and we were preparing for a slow Sunday Breakfast but we were met with fantastic service and great food today..."

Lucinda Villain

"Great viewGreat friendly serviceGreat portion size, especially the bacon and pork sausage (mmmm)Great food and coffeeGirlfriend..."

Brandon Charles

"This is such a stunning Knead! I took my mom and my pooches here, we loved the meal we had and the fresh juices as well as the friendly..."

Yajna Gold

"Beautiful setting at the oceans door.welcoming aura as you enter,met by the cakes of the day on display.The waitress seemed a bit..."

Jiehad Mallum

"One of my favourite Saturday Morning Breakfast destinations, what could be better? Freshly baked breads (my achilles heel) the sea breeze, watching..."

Mario Arendse

"Interesting old style building. Staff were friendly and waiter too. I ordered Salmon fish cakes with salad. The fish cakes did not taste much like..."

Rosemary Carter

"Lovely cosy cafe situated on Surfer's Corner that offers a welcome refuge from the wind! Much better to visit during the warmer months though and pop..."

Lauren Niekerk

"I went for my first time yesterday and the food was amazing. I love the vibe of the place, its chilled and relaxing. Service was slow though but they..."

Sash

"Coming straight from a great surf I was out of energy and extremely hungry. Guess it's a good thing Knead at surfers corner is in prime location..."

Rishay Rajkumar

"My boyfriend and I have very different dietary requirements, so it's not often that we find a restaurant that satisfies both of us. Knead did just..."

Leila Smeyatsky

"Best location at Surfers corner, service is incredible, delicious breakfasts. All round winner and not overpriced like so many similar breakfast..."

Adrian Kaplan

"Decent but not great.... No salt.... Hollandaise sauce is completely wrong but thankfully I've learned that not many spots do make it correctly so I..."

Sams Phone

"I come to Muizenburg quite often over weekends and always fine myself ordering from the take out menu. I finally decided to treat my sister and..."

Laylah Fay

"Popped in for brekkie after my cycle ride. The place was pumping and that usually means the servers were stretched and one's good and coffee took a..."

Glenn Muller

"Great location for a well-known restaurant. The view on the beach was pleasant, while the refuge from the crazy wind was very comforting...."

Rita Van Eck

"Was impressed by this cafe. I had chicken & bacon on rye with the most delicious Caesar dressing! The service was very slow & we had to ask 4 times..."

Megz Mackintosh

"I take my hat off to this place! It's huge with foam-sprayed windows overlooking the famous surfers' beach and a steady stream of tag-a-longs and..."

Lindie White

"The first thing that hits you when you enter this restaurant is the delicious aroma of freshly baked products. The food was delish, our group had the..."

Annie Hodes

"Great set up , with a nice variety of food that all look delicious! My meal was great and the milkshakes were pretty tops as well Good job..."

Nathan Vermaak

"I really love Knead, and the fact that this one is next to the beach makes it even more of a favourite! The menu makes it really difficult to choose..."

Mandy Jones

"I normally go to knead for coffee cause they have one of the best coffees; this time I had lunch and wowzaz!!! It was beautiful... I ordered from the..."

Unopa Mazwigwila

"A friend and I were looking for an early Sunday morning brekkie in Muizenberg, so we ventured to good old Knead. It's got a different feel to the..."

Megan Bellinger

"We were out and about the other day and decided to go for coffee at Knead on the beach front. We ended up having lunch after looking at their menu..."

Chloe Pickett

"Wow, what a fantastic experience I had at this knead outlet. All my tables food was outstanding, that includes: spinach and feta pizza,..."

Gabriel Stein

"The Muizenberg branch of Knead has an edge over other branches because of the breath-taking ocean views and surfer vibe that comes with the territory..."

Jamie Jacobs

"Breakfast by the sea with chilled, fresh air wafting off the water. Worked up an appetite after a early long walk alone the beach...."

JotterJo

"Such a warm cozy eatery ❤️❤️❤️ LOVE!! Actually surpassed my expectations 😱😱😱(comparing to one in the capital city) this has to..."

Boitumelo Ngwato-Lehutjo

"Such an amazing breakfast this morning We had a big table at the top, only tip I can think of is don't sit in the corner because there's no..."

Jeanette Verster

"Every now and then you wake up feeling like pizza... So why not have one?Off to Knead in Muizenberg we went for some breakfast pizza!..."

Trevor Pols

"Nothing better after walking the dogs on the beach to be treated to hot coffee and scrumptious food. Even though the signs said no dogs they..."

Lauren Kim

"Nice location and delicious smoked salmon salad sandwhich! Didn't enjoy the two bones found in my salmon though. The peanut butter smoothie is a..."

Bee

"One of my new favourite spots. The setting is perfect, food was delicious and the service was excellent. I'll definitely be back for more..."

Megan Brown

"This place gets a 3,5 because of the view and cool surf decor but the service is poor. We arrived as it opened and were greeted by a grumpy waitress..."

HKT B

"Love this spot. Great for early mornings coffee and freshly baked goodies. a nice restaurant with cute decor and layout. The pricing is average. and..."

Anandie

"I always go here before or after my surf with their selection of treats and their amazing pizza and why not with an ocean view definitely one for..."

Scott Barrett

"Such a cosy and delicious spot! Always warm and always smells like fresh bread and coffee (what more could you want??). We popped in this morning for..."

Jess

"My mum and I took a trip to Muizenberg to watch my younger sister catch a few waves and to catch some seaside sunshine and salty air ourselves. Lunch..."

Danica Astra Prout-Jones

"There's a good selection of breakfast options and a lovely view. Great if you want to go for a walk along the Muizenberg catwalk after breakfast...."

Deborah Talbot

"This Knead has the advantage if a sea view. It is a lovely spot with good service, a friendly, chilled atmosphere and lots of surfers frequenting the..."

Claire BO

"Great spot offering GF options! Can be a bit inconsistent with food and service, overall, always a great place to watch the waves whilst enjoying a..."

Adrian Shannon

"Surf, seagulls and eggs... sunny side up! Knead in Muizenburg is definitely a cool spot for breakfast for after a sneaky surf session on a Saturday...."

Georgie Lockwood

"What a beautiful setting... This place never disappoints! Great place to go to anytime of the day, quick and amazing service. Their pizza's are..."

Roxanne Paulse

"An extremely beautiful setting, one of the best looking Knead venues of the franchise. On the waterfront in an old building with the surfers of..."

Melissa Wynne

"Best restaurant experience in Cape Town so far. Really busy and still providing great service and good food. Lots of veg options on the menu but not..."

James Happe

"The coffee here is amazing, and we also tried the Bakers Board which was delicious! I think the only thing I don't really like about this Knead is..."

Tarryn Bento

"We loved Knead! Definitely will be going again. Nice setting and view. Food and flavour quality was great. We really enjoyed our meal. :) I had their..."

Harmony Rogers

"A firm old favourite that has been in operation for ages, and has undergone refurbishment and expansion in recent years. Always good for something..."

Julie

"The service at was good but when we arrived most of the pastries were sold out. I had cappuccino which was lovely. View of the beach and surfers was..."

Tasneem Hoosain

"Really good food( they even cooked my food in a separate pan because of my pork allergy. Amazing service would recommend that you try and book a..."

Justin Groenewald

"Who can say no to All-day Breakfast! Came in past 4pm (they are closing at 5) and still been able to order Toast & Avo with a poached egg and some..."

Julia Kallweit

"Popped in for a brunch. Window seat chosen to do some people watching, as one does! We settled on the poke chicken bowl and chicken strips in..."

Jeff Benporath

"Commanding full height glass slabs, give you a great view of the famous surfers at Muizenberg Beach. Open and airy eatery with delicious food and..."

TheDesertsweeper

"Great place for breakfast and meals in general. Service staff is happy to assist you and always follow up. Food served was delicious. I had breakfast..."

Kresimir Korona

"Besides the place being in an old building, which gives it plenty of character, I highly recommend this place. They are innovative to the point that..."

Reuel

"This was a delight. The service was great and fast. Prices seem a little expensive at first but it is worth it. A great variety of breads to choose..."

Janes Oosthuizen

"Excellent service from the young guy at the counter. Pizza was awesome. Less is more, much more. Still going to try the biscuit. The coffee was very..."

Irvin knowlden

"Great atmosphere, food tastes amazing and the staff is very friendly. It also have a beach..."

Chad Louw

"Good for a casual bite to eat, has free wifi. Service good. Good view and beach access. Have handmade chips which are nice 😋 bathrooms were..."

Ashl h3

"We stumbled across this Bakery on Sunday afternoon. The service was friendly and welcoming. We thought to see if they have fresh bread. We walked out..."

Nitanja Parkersteyn

"This place deserves more stars than I can give in terms of high food quality, great taste and perfect location! The food prices are not super low but..."

Miguel da Silva

"Amazing food and service, so glad we chose to come here for..."

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