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The Harbour House

Kalk Bay Harbour, Kalk Bay, South Africa
0217884133
Ranked #3 of 8 restaurants in Kalk Bay
4.5 of 5 stars 92 Reviews
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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92 reviews from our community

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Harrogate
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Excellent service, food, location and atmosphere. I can't fault this restaurant. More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

The restaurant is located right by the harbour, which obviously impacts the quality and freshness of the seafood. We liked it so much that we visited the restaurant 3 times in 3 days. It is not expensive, however nothing is compromised. A bonus: watched a bunch of playful seals swimming around right under the restaurant. More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Given that the original meaning of the word TIP = To improve service, here is my review. We arrived around lunch time on Freedom Day to be greeted by very friendly staff but soon found out that that is where it ended. She produced one menu with apologies that there were no more. She soon however produced more. We had... More

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London
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Though it was more on the pricey side the food was excellent and cooked to perfection, and our waiter was very personable and friendly. We had a window seat and the view was so stunning that I forgot my dinner guest and become absorbed in watching the seals in the water playing and beautiful sunset. Kicked myself that I forgot... More

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Dublin, Ireland
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We were lucky and got a window seat. The views were excellent and were matched by both the food and the service. More

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Wolseley, Western Cape, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Came here for dinner. Was very good and the setting is great. More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

perfect location, great service and some of the best and freshest sea food in cape town without a doubt order the prawn tian- I've been ordering it for years! the sweet chilli sauce perfectly compliments the aubergine! what a taste sensation! More

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London
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Lunch with family overlooking the ocean and watching seals play literally just beneath our table. Great seafood but not cheap (you get what you pay for) I had the selection of seafood which was 400 rand. Service was a little slow but it's a busy and popular place so I suppose it is only logical. A good end to a... More

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london
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
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I think the title says it all. We loved The Harbour House (Kalk Bay) and visited twice after having lunch in Live Bait downstairs. The food and wine were superb and I will not miss visiting again when we return to Cape Town!! More

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London, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

A perfect setting for a late midweek lunch on a gloriously sunny afternoon. Ideally set at a window table with views of the ocean, time eased by as we tucked into the seafood specials and an agreeable Sauvignon blanc. Grilled Kingklip with roasted vegetables was the highlight on the menu. Prices were reasonable and the service excellent. All good. More

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