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Cafe Fish

31 Yacht Mole, Victoria Embankment, Durban, South Africa
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Ranked #19 of 118 restaurants in Durban
4.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
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Madrid, Spain
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Nice setting by the marina in the port, but the setting does not beat the fresh seafood More

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Kimberley, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Had a great meal last night after a long day at Indaba.Most affordable crayfish, langoustine and prawn platters in Durban and great service and setting More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

It was crowded and if you want a table quick go to the bar upstairs or ask to be seated outside. Large servings. On the marina. Two levels. More

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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Calamari and chips for lunch overlooking the marina - hard to beat in durban - for dinner there mught be better options More

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Toronto, Ontario
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Great location in the harbour, but we found the food to be very average. There are much better fish places in Durban More

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Midrand, South Africa
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

We stopped at Cafe Fish for lunch and had a fabulously relaxing time! A lovely beer, fish, chips and salad while over looking the yachts and boats. A great view of the city as well. Great service and definately worth the visit. We didn't get to go at night, but it looks beautiful when lit up! More

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Durban, South Africa
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

As you wait for your meal and gaze out of the window, you see a myriad of masts and yacht sails jutting into the sky and sea gulls wheeling and calling. With such an atmosphere, the food's just got to be good! It is--tastefully presented and perfectly cooked. More

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Accra, Ghana
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

I have eaten here many times over the years since the restaurant opened and the food has always been consistently good. This time was no exception; the line fish was fresh and tasty, the wine was served ice cold and by the glass and the doors were open to let the breeze in. Good service and low key professionalism as... More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

they didn't have fresh fish at lunch time. only at dinner. More

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Durban, South Africa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

Our hotel recommended this restaurant for seafood...got a platter which pleased everyone More

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