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The restaurant is a local institution, renowned worldwide for the best Calamari in Cape Town, with a popular sun-drenched terrace overlooking the bay and mountains. Calamari at the Chapmans Peak was voted as "one of top 20 things to do in Cape Town".It’s the ideal location for those lingering sunsets and balmy evenings. A sun-drenched verandah boasting spectacular views of the bay offers an alternative eating venue for those wishing to dine Al fresco. And in those winter months, it’s one of few places in the Cape with fireplaces (dating back 100yrs)
PRICE RANGE
US$8 - US$24
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Seafood, Grill
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Wine and Beer, Waterfront, Non-smoking restaurants
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

This place is quite popular because of the view I think. Food was good, service too. Nothing special.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 22 October 2023 via mobile

Just look through the years of review pictures to see the demise of the potion sizes - food is still good enough but prices are high compared to other local eateries - cocktails are good but light on the alcohol content it seems -we’re locals...but wouldn’t go back better value in the localeMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 28 August 2023

The best calamari in the world...Service received was of an outstanding quality. Will definitely go there more often.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 20 August 2023 via mobile

We come here since 15 years,when we’re in Houtbaai. The place is informal, and they welcome kids. We came with group of 11, (grand)parents and children , calamari/ steak combo is their specialty. The waiters were superb, they silenced with their patience and food even...the kids (5-11 yrs). The pinotage and chenin blanc was well balanced. The pavlova with whipping cream etc is unforgettable. Do we come back, sure if life is long enough.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 4 June 2023

Really good Portuguese food. I had the calamari and chorizo (best calamari I’ve had for a long time) and old favourite piri piri chicken which done perfectly. My wife had butternut soup and fish of the day which she also enjoyed. Extensive wine list and...great atmosphere with an inside fire. Excellent serviceMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 3 May 2023

Food, prawns , fish and steak over two visits. Food excellent and wine and beer fine. Not expensive, busy and friendly staff. Well worth going to,very welcoming. Thanks David & Polly

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 23 March 2023 via mobile

Go here every time we can. Consistently great service and food. Calamari is second to none in South Africa period. Great views outside and service with a smile.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 21 March 2023 via mobile

Terrible, no hake and chips, was told that they can't get hake as the fishermen were on strike, could only order yellow tail, kingklip or tuna, the wine we ordered, they didn't have. My wife ordered the kingklip, my son ordered the 8 queen prawns,...and his partner and I the espetada, all with chips. All the food arrived cold, the chips looked like they had been standing for a while, the fish was cold, the prawns were cold and couldn't be deshelled properly, the espetada was cold, and no condiments were served with our meal until we had asked twice. The manager John, thought it was better to argue with us, asking us whether we were complaining about the food or price! Will not be going back - don't waste your time, many other restaurants in the area.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 20 February 2023 via mobile

Great food and vibe. Fantastic views. The portion was generous and the prices ok. Waiter was a little bit too friendly. Overall good experience.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 15 February 2023 via mobile

Went here and although disappointed that you are not overlooking the sea the calamari and fish made up for it. It was superb. Staff great too.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 7 February 2023

If you are looking for an amazing seafood experience, go to this restaurant. It is casual, everyone is friendly, fish is ALYWAS fresh with several different catches of the day and this place is famous for its super tender calamaris. It's casual dining with stunning...views in Hout Bay, right on the foot of Chapman's Peak. Great menu and great wine list, friendly and knowledgeable staff.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 29 January 2023 via mobile

One of my favourite restaurants in Cape Town is the Chapman’Peak hotel. I’ve been going there for decades. The views are stunning from the deck but its those calamari rings in the pan that keep me going back year in and year out. They truly...were in my opinion the best calamari in Cape Town. Unfortunately I had to use the past test as it is no longer what it once was. Not remotely. My sister is here on holiday from Australia and we were planning were to go pn some of our outings. One of the definite “to do’s” on the list was Chapmans Peak Hotel. Having made our plans a few days later she let me know that some of her friends in Cape Town had warned her against going and said that the food is not as good as it used to be and that it was tastless and greasy. I said that was nonsense as I had been there in the last year and the food then was as good as ot used to be. So having reassured her off we went this weekend. I duly ordered the calamari and prawn combo as did she. My wife ordered the full portion of calamari. It was unfortunately probably had one of my worst dishes of calamari I have ever had the misfortune of eating. The rings were large, tasteless and rubbery. And greasy. Not those smaller rings that once almost seemed to melt in your mouth. The prawns were THE very worst prawns I have ever had. They were all totally overcooked and stuck fast to their shells. When I tried pulling the meat from its shell the meat broke apart. I should not have even made the effort as the meat was tasteless and dried out. Almost inedible. Besides its reputation, at the price I had expected more in more ways than one. For R275 the combo comprises of 6 smallish prawns and not a large amount of calamari. That’s is a tad on the steep side. I probably wouldn’t be mentioning the price or even writing a restaurant review- which is also a first for me) if the food was great ( or even just good) but this just too terrible. As for the side of chips I was given about 7 chips in this very small tin cup. They shouldn’t have bothered with that small a portion but the chips were at least better than the rest of the meal. As it turned out the relatively small combo portions was not a problem as I simply has no desire to finish that meal. I generally finish my meals at a restaurant and have never not previously finished my meal at Chapman’s Peak Hotel. My sister nor my wife finished their meals either for the very same reasons. I had to apologize to my sister for bringing her there and for telling her to ignore her friends’ warnings to stay away. After I paid, I let the waiter politely know how surprised and disappointed I was with the calamari and the prawns. He didn’t express any surprise and immediately replied that it was due to a new supplier. I got the idea I was not nearly the first person to complain to him about the food. So unfortunately thats the last time I will go to Chapman’s Peak Hotel for a meal, which is rather sad as it was an institution where I have previously had such good times and the best calamari. But thats no more.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 15 January 2023 via mobile

We popped in for some seafood while doing the Chapmans Peak Drive. Extensive food and wine list - we had fish of the day (kingclip) and jumbo butterflied prawns. Food was delicious and perfect for what we wanted - a relatively quick, relaxed meal.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 2 January 2023 via mobile

The staff,,quality and food is excellent. Special thanks to the Manager John,waiter,Thembalani for their friendliness and hospitality. I would also like to commend the staff during our morning breakfasts. Nothing is too much trouble. Whilst an old setting the food freshness, listening to hosts needs...is what makes this place a want to visit again. Keep up the superb serviceMore

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 29 December 2022

It is always a pleasure to enjoy a meal on the terrae of this landmark hotel. Fresh seafood always simply prepared full taste and freshness... one cannot go wrong with the fresh fish or calamari, and many enjoy the Portuguese chicken too.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Colin H
26 December 2016|
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Response from Gr00vy69 | Reviewed this property |
I would say not before 10:30 pm the earliest especially since the sun only sets around 8:30pm in Cape Town at the moment.
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26 December 2016|
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Response from Capetownbuddy_123 | Reviewed this property |
Hi, it's probably online but to my mind it is medium price range with seafood, steak and Portuguese specialities. Hope you enjoy.
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