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“Nirvana for tourists”

The Wharfside Grill
Ranked #14 of 61 Restaurants in Hout Bay
Cuisines: Seafood
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Dining options: Breakfast, After-hours, Reservations
Description: Mariner's Wharf is the first harbourfront emporium in Africa and consists of the upstairs 360 seater Wharfside Grill restaurant, the downstairs fast- food Seafood Bistro, nautical gift shops, Bakery and Fishmarket.
Reviewed 27 April 2019

The Wharfside Grill is located in Mariner's Wharf in Hout Bay.
Its location on the second floor provides patrons with a stunning view over the bay and to the mountains.
On a beautiful day it is a great place to spend a lazy afternoon, a sunset over drinks or a romantic dinner.
Staff are very attentive and service is good.
Parking is available downstairs and staff look after the carpark while you dine.

Date of visit: April 2019
Thank WarrenAus
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Reviewed 27 April 2019 via mobile

Great view of the sea while you have a cold refreshment and good food to boot. Pleasant seating outside on the verandah.
Super good service with very friendly waitron service.

Date of visit: April 2019
Thank SpikeL37
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Reviewed 22 April 2019

You feel like having some fun and eat the fresh catch of the day? Look no further - situated in Harbour Road, Hout Bay, you will find Mariner's Wharf Harbourfront Emporium where you can either sit and eat while watching the seals playing in the water amongst fishing boats (and definitely check out the guy feeding the seals by putting fish in his mouth, the seal then jumps out the water to fetch the fish from his mouth) or have a take away meal. What fun! What a great meal! Definitely the best fish and calamari ever!! And after you had your meal visit the pearl shop or the shell shop or the antique shop .

Date of visit: April 2019
Thank M F
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Reviewed 13 April 2019

We have been eating here for the last 8 years and it has never failed us. The service is excellent; the food is very good and as you can imagine the fish is very fresh, and sometimes not on the menu, but you will be told about it. It is part of a complex of fish merchants and other stores, and on the coast, so you can wander down to the beach after a meal.
It is on the Tourist bus route from the Waterfront, Cape Town, so there is no need get caught for drinking and driving. It is also on the MyCiti bus route, and if memory serves correct it is the 108 to Hout Bay.

Date of visit: February 2019
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Thank Eileen G
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Reviewed 24 March 2019

Called here almost by accident after a sunset drive along Chapman's Peak - what luck. The Wharfside Grill is on Hout Bay and clearly has quite a reputation. Fairly packed. Loved it. Loved the welcome (by the boss)....loved the extremely friendly service... absolutely loved the Kingklip fillet basted in butter & lemon (don't have this in the UK) and loved the ambiance and location. Would certainly recommend to future visitors.

Date of visit: February 2019
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Thank Jingle05
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