Fish on the Rocks
Fish and chips at the far end of the harbour wall, eaten off paper while defending it from gulls.
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Eat & drink
Where to eat in Hout Bay
Fish and chips on the harbour wall, dim sum in a Cape Dutch manor house, and a market full of small kitchens. No sponsored placements — nobody pays to appear here.
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Snoekies
The harbour's long-standing fish and chips counter, with a fish market attached.
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Mariner's Wharf
The harbour's landmark seafood complex — fish market, bistro and the Wharfside Grill upstairs.
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The Lookout Deck
A big open deck over the harbour. Seafood platters, sundowners, and the best sitting-down view in Hout Bay.
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Chapman's Peak Hotel
The old hotel at the foot of Chapman's Peak, famous for calamari and a terrace facing the bay.
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Dunes
Directly on Hout Bay Beach, with a play area in the sand. The valley's default family lunch.
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