Whale Coast Restaurants

Take a helping of warm and cosy for ambience with a dollop of comfort food and one is sure to be having a traditional South African meal at Annie se Kombuis. Located on the west coast of the Western Cape, this Hermanus eatery is firm favourite with visitors all year round. Annie’s is all about traditional South African food. With an outstanding range of venison fillets to the likes of Kudu, Eland, Oryx (Gemsbok), Springbok and Ostrich the menu has exotic appeal. The traditional fare is all the favourites prepared the old fashioned way: Bobotie, Smoorsnoek and Waterblommetjies and many other pies and offal dishes. The Oxtail remains a popular choice. For those that believe in pudding (and rightly so) there’s sweet custard, Malva pudding and Cape Brandy Pudding – hard to resist! The wine list supports local wine producers of the Overberg region. With a great selection on offer, wine lovers will not be disappointed. Annie’s also hosts popular music evenings as entertainment for visitors to the sea-side town and locals alike.

Barracudas secures a location on Beach Road, with floor to ceiling glass windows to maximize your view and a relaxed ambiance to match your mood. The décor inspires a fresh, contemporary and natural feel with splashes of aqua and coral. The expansive wine list works perfectly with the well-balanced menu, which brims with seafood and various South African meats. Try the Springbok Carpaccio - thinly sliced springbok served with melon, kumquat and pecorino shavings. Move onto the Barracuda Platter layered with grilled fillet of hake, 4 queen prawns, deep-fried calamari served with savoury rice, vegetables and Beurre Blanc. Sweeten the palate with a mouth-watering try coupe tutti fruity (vanilla ice cream, mixed fruit, praline, whipped cream, nuts and granadilla sauce). Barracuda makes an ideal spot for fresh seafood, great views and bustling ambiance whether it be lunch or dinner.

Perched along the beachfront, Bella Luna makes the ideal spot for lazy breakfasts, lingering lunches and romantic dinners soothed by roaring ocean and starlit African sky. The mouthwatering menu caters for all palates, from hearty breakfasts to delicious pizzas and tantalizing dinner menu. Sundowners can be enjoyed alongside colourful cocktails watching the trailing sun set over the ocean or a bottle of wine on the terrace.

Located in Muizenberg, along Beach Road, Bombay Chilli boasts delicious fragrant and spicy Indian dishes made with quality ingredients and the freshest naan bread with which to mop up the juices. Starters delight with chilli bite sand samoosas and an impressive selection of vegetarian offerings like potato Bombay aloo and spinach-studded palak paneer. Try the delicious coriander and coconut milk-laced kadal chicken with a good bottle of wine (bring your own). Open for lunch and dinner only, Bombay Chilli is your friendly, laid back Indian bistro in the heart of Muizenberg.

Celebrate the African heritage and discover the spirit of Africa with the tastes of real authentic African food. Dijo Restaurant offers and experience only extended through the hands of an African home. With authentic décor, art and music, patrons can celebrate and share the love of food in a setting that embodies the spirituality and creativity commonly found in an African home. Enjoy the most amazing traditional South African food, wholesome and simply delicious with no dictates or formalities. Savour real home-made pot bread with beef stew or mutton curry with pap and sweet potatoes before embarking on the velvety textures of chocolate pudding smothered in fresh cream. Dijo Restaurant is about keeping it simple and celebrating being African in a space where all South Africans can celebrate their African heritage. Unpretentious and homely, here you can find yourself and discover your true African spirit.

Exuding a traditional North Indian atmosphere, Enigma Bombay on the Beach is big on flavour and authenticity while retaining a casual feel that simplifies the experience of enjoying a fantastic curry in an Indian restaurant. Cheap and cheerful, you can expect generous portions of butter chicken and fragrant Bombay aloo best served with a warm, chewy, buttery naan with which to mop it all up. Low on décor and fancy extras, Enigma Bombay on the Beach ensures they make up for it on flavour and authenticity.

Restaurant De La Mer is the only restaurant in the Gansbaai Old HarbourLouise the mother / mother in-law, Dale the son / husband and Eileen the wife / daughter in-law, take enormous pleasure in welcoming you to their family-run, family-style restaurant.Meals are all freshly prepared with lots of love and effort. A selection of seafood, meat, basket meals, burgers, salads and deserts is on offer. Come and relax on the deck or inside the restaurant with a glass of wine or cocktail while watching the stunning sunsets over the ocean.Need to know? Out of season:Monday, Wednesday to Saturday09h00 to 22h00;Sundays09h00 to 16h00;Tuesdays – Closed.In season:Mondays – 17h00 to late;Tuesday to Saturday 09h00 to late;Sundays – 09h00 to 16h00.

With stunning mountains silhouetting the sea and sparkling white sands of Seaforth Beach, Seaforth Restaurant soothes the palate with freshly caught, mouth-watering seafood on the spectacular waters edge. Dining in the Gun Room or the enclosed deck offers sublime views of the sea, lapping against the restaurant just meters below the deck. With appetizing seafood and penguins to entertain, patrons can sit back and relax, taking in the soothing scenery whilst enjoying good food and company. Seaforth Restaurant on Seaforth Beach is the perfect place to enjoy a meal or up close and personal sunset.

Enjoy superb cuisine in an elegant setting where the focus is on affordable fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere. The chefs at the Class Room are all talented young graduates of Warwick’s Chef School who have compiled an a la carte menu offering something for every palate. Mouth-watering creations include roast duck, springbok shank, rabbit pie, grilled rump, beef tongue, line fish and more. This beautiful restaurant, which can accommodate up to 100 guests, is also the perfect venue for any special occasion such as weddings, anniversaries and birthday celebrations. The Class Room is open from Wednesday to Saturday for a la carte lunch and dinner. On Sunday, the focus moves to up-market family dining with a three-course set menu and mini table dessert buffet.

A unique spot with gorgeous views over False Bay, the Tibetan Teahouse is a tranquil place to enjoy cuisine inspired by the beautiful country. Set alongside a gallery and a shop selling collectables, jewellery and artwork from Tibet, this vegan and vegetarian restaurant is a deliciously healthy option for a meal. Organic coffees and herbal teas provide the accompaniment. A truly tranquil place, the Tibetan Teahouse is a superb place to really escape the rat race and refresh the spirit.