Hout Bay Restaurants

Delight your taste buds with wholesome hearty food in a relaxed intimate setting distinctly Mexican. The colourful lighting and authentic memorabilia blended with funky tunes transports you to the lively back streets of Mexico. Aromatic spices dressed with vivid colours and flavours tantalise your taste buds with an abundance of margarita and tequila to put out the flames for those brave enough to sample the chilli on tap. Seating just 22 patrons inside - this hip and happening tequila shrine offers great value for money and starter portions large enough to pass around the table. On balmy summer days, laze around beneath the old El Dinal by the river while satisfying your palette with tacos, burritos, enchiladas and temptingly delicious frozen margaritas.

The menu is fresh and flavoursome serving up sumptuous and hearty food you can relate too. From healthy homemade buffet style breakfasts and lunches to deliciously wholesome iced smoothies, this bistro has become a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike. Savour the taste of perfectly roasted chicken or a succulent piece of steak with a pile of frites and mayo alongside a refreshing glass of wine in this ‘friendly, warm and vibrant heart of Hout Bay'. The interior is smooth and elegant with rich wooden tables, contrasting orchids and chairs giving it that home away from home feel. Inspirational quotes grace the blackboards suspended from exposed beams enhancing the ambience with a touch of feel good purpose. The food is freshly prepared, seasonal and organic. La Cuccina is open from Tuesday to Sunday for early breakfast until 5pm.

Massimo’s Pizza Club is located in the tranquil setting of Oakhurst Barn in Hout Bay. Here you will find a bustling, cosy setting filled with laughter and the aroma of wood-fired pizzas in the company of warm smiles and friendly faces. Choose a Pizza Feast or a Full Italian Experience for a set price and enjoy as many mouth-watering pizzas as you can eat. Feast your appetite on fusion of flavours starting with a Green salad, dressed with olive oil & balsamic, toasted pine nuts and parmesan shavings followed by a selection of pizzas topped with Coppa Ham & Rucola (rocket), Duck & Pan-Fried Mushrooms and Banana, Ricotta, Honey & Almonds to mention a few. If you can still manage to squeeze in a little more opt for the delicious homemade ice creams and Tiramisu followed by Limoncello, an Italian after dinner drink made with local organic lemons and Biceri or a traditional Torniese chocolat liquor. Enjoy the selection of South African beers and wines, including some Italian varieties grown locally which make a superb accompaniment to your pizza.

Brimming to capacity most evenings, The Butchers Grill offers spacious seating indoor and out perfect for balmy summer evenings under the idyllic Millwood tree. With a succulent range of prime cut mature beef on display available for your picking and choice of cooking it yourself over an open fire you can spend time on enjoying the simple things in life in the company of good friends and flavourful food. The interior is handsomely furnished with natural wood and engaging collection of photographs from Hout Bay Museum some of which date back to the 19th centaury. Enjoy an idyllic summer evening dining al-fresco or a satisfying Saturday lunch grilling succulent steaks with friends while enjoying a refreshingly crisp beer. The Butchers Grill House offers good service and the best steaks this side of the bay.

Wharfside Grill, regarded as one of Africa’s best seafood restaurants exudes a bustling maritime ambience that transports you onboard the decks of historic ships and their sea-faring days. Here you can indulge in the taste of exotic seafood such as Lobster, Crayfish and Kingklip while marvelling at nautical artefacts and local sea life. The private deck scattered with umbrellas is the perfect place to relax with a glass of wine while enjoying the stunning scenery and vibrant harbour atmosphere. The Wharfside Grill boasts seating for 350 hungry shipmates and six intimate and private dining cabins capture the character and flavour of historic ships such as Queen Mary, Union Castle and the infamous Shipwreck who fell victim to ravages of the Cape Storms. The extensive menu offers an impressive selection of Lobster, Prawns, Calamari and freshly caught fish including chicken and succulent steak while vegetarians can enjoy harvest from the land onboard the Landlubber’s Luck. Alongside the extensive menu, you can explore the excellent variety of Cocktails, Spirits, Beers, Ciders and Wine. The Wharfside Grill is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is within easy access from Cape Town, Fish Hoek and Constantia Nek.