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Bar, Seafood
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Worst experience I had in years. The tartar sauce was terrible and looked like it was in the bottle for weeks. The waitress brought another table's drinks and stopped to pick something out of the juice with her fingers. Calamari was good. Only item on...the plate we could eat. We should have paid and left without eating. Now we have stomach problems as well.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 23 October 2023

We initially stopped here for a drink but on seeing the menu decided to stay for lunch. We ordered the fish and chips. The portion of fish was huge. Beautifully cooked and very tasty. Glad that we decided to stay.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 18 September 2023 via mobile

Cold and Windy day, so it was full inside, but we found a table. The service and atmosphere is relaxed and very easy. The FOOD- great, good and excellent, only a little bit too small portion, other than that, great value for money and a...must experienceMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 11 July 2023

This used to be a family favourite when visiting beautiful Mosselbay. Food now really below average. Fried hake was just about OK. Calamari chewy. Chips oily. Rice was bland. Greek salad is the worst ever. Wine by the glass is a poor quality boxed wine....Very disappointing to say the least. There are other restaurants in the same area that offer so much better quality food.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Colin van Niekerk, Owner at Sea Gypsy Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 17 July 2023

Hi Annie, Thank you for your feedback,we will definitely look into this matter as this is not our standard Regards Colin

Reviewed 16 March 2023 via mobile

We were looking forward to a seafood platter but was very disappointed with the Gypsy Platter. The mussels were powdery and the shrimps was also not fresh. I spat mine out. Will not recommended this restaurant for seafood.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Colin van Niekerk, Owner at Sea Gypsy Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 20 March 2023

Thank you for your review, regards Colin.

Reviewed 28 February 2023 via mobile

We recently had the opportunity to dine at your restaurant and unfortunately, we must say that our experience was not a positive one. The food we ordered, specifically the Linefish (Dorado) for R150 with an additional salad for R25, was not worth the price we...paid. The fish was dry and lacked flavor, and the salad was not enjoyable at all. It was disappointing to have such a lackluster meal, especially as this was our first visit to your restaurant. Regrettably, we cannot recommend it to others. The only highlight of our dining experience was the view, which was beautiful. However, the quality of the food did not match up to the prices charged. We hope you take this feedback constructively and use it to improve the dining experience for future customers.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Colin735, Owner at Sea Gypsy Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 6 March 2023

Thank you very much for your review and will certainly adress the matter Regards Colin (owner)

Reviewed 26 January 2023

With the sun nearly down, we headed to the Quay and had a super view by the window overlooking the Bay. Good start. Despite being a Wednesday, there was a vibe around the SGC which should be bottled. Unpretentious surroundings, black felt tip autographs adorning...every surface, excellent service and a choice of fish and meat at sensible prices, great value. Big boy here opted for a creamy muscle starter which was excellent, swiftly moving onto a fish basket of calamari, chips and battered hake. To top off, sorry I've forgot the name, begins with M but is very similar to Sticky Toffee Pudding back in the UK. Yum yum. All washed down with a double G and T and bottle of local Sav. Brilliant. I will be back, the main reason being I need to add my name to the furniture. Yorkshire Lad woz ere 2023.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Colin735, Owner at Sea Gypsy Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 3 February 2023

Thank you so much for the great review Monica! The dessert you had is called the Malva Pudding and is very South African. Hope to see you soon aganin and please remember to add your name to autograph to the furniture next time Regards Gypsy...More

Reviewed 4 January 2023 via mobile

Definitely had the best time with great food and drinks. The waiter Zathan made so much effort to assure we enjoy the time there.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Colin735, Owner at Sea Gypsy Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 3 February 2023

Hi Thank you for the compliment and we are so happy you enjoyed your visit to us and hope to see you soon again. Zathan is a true asset to the restaurant and really cares about his customers. Regards Gypsy team

Reviewed 18 December 2022 via mobile

Quick sea food spot. Draught beer, greasy food (in a good way) Value for money. Great service from our waiter and a walk away from our hotel.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Colin735, Owner at Sea Gypsy Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 3 February 2023

Thank you for the great review! Hope to see you soon again. Regards Gypsy team

Reviewed 30 October 2022 via mobile

We called in here for breakfast this morning and were very happy with the experience. Great value and quite substantial - tasty too. My only small criticism of the place is that they only have filter coffee available. Otherwise it’s great for a budget experience.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Colin735, Owner at Sea Gypsy Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 3 February 2023

Hi Phil Thank you for the great review. Regards Gypsy team

Reviewed 20 September 2022

We were a group of 9 excited for our first dinner night out much to our dismay we were so dissapointed with the food, Please work on improving your snails in garlic sauce, mussels in creamy sauce...really bad!!

Date of visit: September 2022
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Colin735, Owner at Sea Gypsy Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 3 February 2023

Hi Thank you for your feedback,we appreciate all feedack Regards Gypsy team

Reviewed 29 June 2022 via mobile

Excellent food and even better servicem crystal os a wonderful waiter who makes the experience extra special! Calamari and line fish to die for!

Date of visit: June 2022
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Colin735, Owner at Sea Gypsy Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 3 February 2023

Hi Thank your for your great review,it is much appreciated. Crystal is an great asset to our restaurant and loves her customers having a good time. Hope to see you soon again Rergards Gypsy team

Reviewed 20 April 2022 via mobile

Our family has been coming to Mossel Bay for the last 25 years and the Sea Gypsy has always been our first choice of restaurants. This is the second (and last) time that we have been really saddened by the reduction in quality of the...food. The chips were frozen and not properly cooked, the calamari was awful. The hake was beyond bad and inedible. My daughter had a Greek salad and believe it or not that was inedible. My grandkids had the Hunters Basket and they wouldn’t eat the wors or the beef strips. No management in sight to complain to and no one asked what the problem was when they got the plates back full of food. All in all the Sea Gypsy is to be avoided until they improve the quality of the food.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Colin735, Owner at Sea Gypsy Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 24 April 2022

Hi please send me your contact details. Regards Colin. 0829245600 Thank you for your review.

Reviewed 11 April 2022 via mobile

Our favourite restaurant in Mossel Bay! We've been regular diners for many years and have never has a disappointing time. The staff are friendly and the meals delicious. Love it!

Date of visit: April 2022
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Colin735, Owner at Sea Gypsy Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 24 April 2022

Great thanks . Regards Gypsy Team.

Reviewed 6 March 2022 via mobile

The view is lovely, and a nice casual atmosphere. Although my companions enjoyed their hake, calamari, and chips, I was extremely disappointed as I ordered hake espetada. My understanding of an espetada is solid pieces of protein on a skewer, with basting and seasoning. I...wish I'd taken a photo as it's difficult to describe, it appeared to be bundles of hake offcuts, mainly skin and some gooey bits, and coated in thick batter and deep fried, I dug out a few bits of decent hake and left the rest. It really was one of the worst dishes I've ever been served. I seldom give reviews, especially negative ones, but I wish I had been warned.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Colin735, Owner at Sea Gypsy Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 24 April 2022

Thank you for your review. Regards Colin.

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Sea Gypsy Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 3.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4