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Hours
Sun
9:00 - 17:00
Mon
8:30 - 16:30
Tue
8:30 - 16:30
Wed
8:30 - 16:30
Thu
8:30 - 16:30
Fri
8:30 - 16:30
Sat
8:30 - 16:30
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PRICE RANGE
R 45.00 – R 500.00
CUISINES
Seafood, Fast food, Diner
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
features
Can a vegetarian person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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20 years and we're stronger than ever! We serve scrumptious, tender calamari and lightly battered hake which have people always coming back for more! Our breakfasts are served all day. Other delicious items on the menu include: beef burgers, toasted sandwiches, sirloin steak rolls, wraps, hot dogs, hot chips/French fries, and gatsby's. Hot drinks include espresso based coffees, ie flat white, cafe latte. We have Hout Bay's largest selection of ice cream - options are: soft serve, Dairymaid scoops, Ola range : magnums, cornetto, tornados etc; as well as the famous granadilla balls (that certainly takes you back to your childhood!). Come and enjoy our delicious food whilst enjoying the views of the harbour, beach, and the famous Chapmans Peak from our deck. We are able to cater for group bookings, school tours, office parties etc - so please call us to enquire about our group rates. We accept all major credit cards, except American Express. Can't wait to see you!
PRICE RANGE
R 45.00 – R 500.00
CUISINES
Seafood, Fast food, Diner
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, BYOB, Dog Friendly
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4.5
79 reviews
Excellent
42
Very good
24
Average
7
Poor
3
Terrible
3
Christian Schuit
Voorburg33 contributions
Sept 2021 • couples
Muriel's Munchies is a simple establishment in the harbour offering great food for a great price. The atmosphere is quaint as per harbour surroundings. Sitting upstairs when windy is an experience but not always comfortable.
Loved it!
Written 25 September 2021
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Jonathan B
30 contributions
Jan 2023 • none
This extremely casual place serves fantastically fresh fish & chips that you eat on the upstairs deck with a close-up view of the fishing boats. You order and pay for your food downstairs and it is served to you at your table. Its cheap (the food) and cheerful (the staff), and the ice cream afterwards is amazingly good.
Written 30 January 2023
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Muriels_Hout_Bay
Awesome review! Thanks so much!
Written 5 February 2023
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laney365
230 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
If you are on the sightseeing bus, walk round the corner from Mariners Wharf to see a shack named Muriels Munchies. We had lightly battered hake and chips for 80 rand (£4) and sat outside in the sunshine. A cup of tea was an extra 20 rand. Plastic knives and forks provided and sauces. Great value for money and really fresh hake. Saw the potatoes being delivered in sacks so fresh chips too. What a bargain.
Written 16 November 2022
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ReneAmber
31 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
Many people end up at Muriel’s because they don’t want the very long wait at Mariner’s Wharf. That’s exactly what we did today. We ordered a portion of fish and chips, and a portion of the tiger prawns and chips - between my daughter and I. The fish was good, albeit cold. But the prawns were terrible. Firstly, they cannot possibly be called tiger prawns. The prince prawns at Ocean Basket - the smallest size they sell - are much larger than these. And then the prawns themselves: tasteless, mealy, disintegrates as soon as you open them. The worst prawns I’ve had in a long time.
Maybe they should stick to fish, and leave the prawns to the experts, and those who know how to choose, and prepare them.
Written 29 December 2023
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elliecourts
Cape Town Central302 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
We took the red bus trip and stopped off at Hout bay for a fish and chip lunch. Muriel’s offered fish with a crispy thin batter and thin cut slap chips. The staff were friendly and helpful. Pick a table on top of the container to see the view over the bay
Written 2 October 2024
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AndyP1998
Wakefield1099 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
We went for the free fish and chips as part of our City Pass. Didn’t realise there was an upstairs so had to move a couple of times cos people were smoking. Sadly as we were waiting for our meal, a rat walked past the stairs and towards the kitchen. Fish was ok albeit mine had 4 large bones in it. My wife thought the chips were undercooked. We had been to Hout Bay yesterday. Probably wished we had stayed on the hoho bus today
Written 25 January 2020
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Muriels_Hout_Bay
So sorry that you saw a rat! But hey - guess what? It's a harbour and there are rats everywhere OUTSIDE. 4 Bones? Sir, we sell actual fish fillets from a fish (not processed fish fillets!). In all honesty, if you were not very happy - with rat or chips or 4 bones, why not just come to us and say something? Anyway, I sincerely hope the rest of your holiday improves.
Written 26 January 2020
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Vegasfish
Cape Town3 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
Whenever we come to Cape Town we make the trip for the best fish & chips with upstairs view of a beautiful working wharf. Muriel's is just around the corner and a secret of the Mariner's wharf totally worth sharing.
We had the platter for two Wow! What a delectable selection of the freshest seafood with perfect crispy chips. Not just friendly, fast service but fascinating conversation with owner Ken. We will definitely be back for more.
Written 8 February 2024
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Diana M
5 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
As visitors of Hout Bay, we asked a local for a quality seafood recommendation. We found ourselves outside this small container in the beautiful harbour. What a gem! Quick, affordable, hot and delicious! It's one of those places you will likely chat with the owner and only realize who they were afterwards. It's a great place to hang out. In our opinion, one of the best calamari dishes we've had. Highly recommend!
Written 8 August 2024
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NorthStar52383579460
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • family
This establishment is the epitome of what it means to be South African and if you ever want to see what “service with a smile looks like” this is the spot for you. The owners and staff of the place really capture the true spirit of Ubuntu in their service and hospitality. This is evident through the busyness of this establishment, by which its patrons are both tourists and locals. The staff is extremely friendly and the food is excellent, fresh and is received nice and hot. I would highly recommend this spot to anybody passing through Hout Bay. 👍
Written 28 December 2023
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Chris White Shark
Greater London174 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
Easy to review. Muriels have the best fish and chips in the world!
Locals and tourists flock here for delicious and fresh fish.
Grab a cold one from the store across the road and sit down and enjoy your fish.
Written 2 February 2024
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Ketch488
Cambridgeshire37 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
Ignore the mass of people at the main restaurant and head for Muriel's. We had the calamari in a bun as a snack then came back for Hake and chips. Everything was fresh hot and service fast even on a Sunday lunchtime. Sit upstairs ( they will bring your order) and soak up the views.
Written 18 February 2024
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Tour56419715471
1 contribution
May 2024 • family
Delicious fresh calamari, took home a huge bag of chips to share with my family, to die for! Would recommend anyone in Hout Bay to try Muriel’s
Written 22 May 2024
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CheriRSA
Johannesburg351 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
Go around the corner from the main popular tourist fish and chip shop to find Muriel’s little blue “cabin” They have burgers and toasted sandwiches for those who don’t like fish, but the hake and chips is a winner. Super fresh flaky fish right off the fishing boats! We didn’t try the prawns or calamari but they looked good too. Give the tartare sauce a skip - it is weirdly sweet and not savoury as tartare sauce should be. The milkshakes seem popular too and look good. It’s less crowded than the main fish and chip shop with more options on the menu. Worth a try
Written 5 January 2024
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Cindy D
Port Elizabeth12 contributions
May 2021 • none
What a great experience and wonderful food. Definitely a very good experience and great food and such friendly service.
Written 19 May 2021
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Gary B
Southend-on-Sea15 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Lovely hake strips and chips- very fresh tasting and good value . In keeping with the informal mood around the beach !
Good place to go near the sightseeing bus stop!
Written 10 February 2020
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