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The Harbour House

Kalk Bay Harbour, Kalk Bay, South Africa
0217884133
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Ranked #1 of 14 restaurants in Kalk Bay
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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Restaurant details
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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Ireland
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60 reviews 60 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

The location is dramatic with the waves crashing against the restaurant wall just outside a huge picture window but it’s the only reason to eat here. Despite having a confirmed booking they couldn’t find our 7.00 pm booking but we were rather condescendingly given a table. The table was in the middle of the restaurant which turned out to be... More

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lameze v, Manager at The Harbour House, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Good Morning Thank you for your feedback. Please can you advise the exact date in February as we would like to follow up with the team who was on duty that evening. Regards Harbour House More

London, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This place is great for something special. The scenery is fantastic, with the waves breaking onto the windows. Go a little bit early to watch the sunset. Seafood is the way to go, and the platter is big enough for 3 to share. Can see the seals playing below.. magic!

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Toronto, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013 via mobile

We stopped here for lunch on our drive down the coast from Capetown. It is a lovely place overlooking the water. Our meals were very good - they make excellent sushi and salads. Staff were all attentive and friendly.

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New York City, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

We sat in the corner table on a winters afternoon watching the waves crash and the seals and birds playing below. Recommend the seafood selection " for one " for two persons - it's huge. A SA friend recommended this place to us and it did not disappoint. Doesn't look like much from the outside but views are spectacular.

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Vail, Colorado
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60 reviews 60 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Trip Advisor has a new radio button asking "Is this one of the best meals you've ever had in a restaurant?" and I am so thrilled as that is what I was going to say in my review!! I came here for lunch with a local friend and not only is it a beautiful location right on the water where... More

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Halifax, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This is a busy spot in a busy tourist town. But, we sat by the bar and had a drink while we waited a few minutes for our table. There's a great view and I'd recommend reserving a table by the window. The food was very good and reasonably priced. We had the Kingclip fish with a chenin blanc. It... More

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Waikoloa
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35 reviews 35 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This was such a great dining experience! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and professional. A spectacular setting, if you were any closer to the ocean you would be in it! Loved the ambiance upscale but rustic beach house. The food was perfect in presentation and taste, wine list good. Perfection! I will be thinking of that meal for a long... More

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Simon's Town, South Africa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

Five of us had dinner at the Harbour House restaurant, overlooking the rocks in Kalk Bay's picturesque fishing harbour. The night was misty but we were able to see the waves breaking on the rocks below through floor to ceiling windows. To ensure a continuously clear view, automatic window washers are applied at regular intervals. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner,... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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62 reviews 62 reviews
47 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 via mobile

We arrived and what luck they had just had a cancellation, so we managed to get a table by the window! What an amazing view on a beautiful, you wouldn't say winters day! I had the prawn starter, the presentation was amazing and the food, fantastic! For main I ordered the tuna, it was a little underdone for my liking... More

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London, United Kingdom
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45 reviews 45 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

We have never been disappointed and once again they did a great job. The weather was not great but this made little difference, the sea views were spectacular with the bigger waves. The food was very good and everyone in our large party of 18 people loved their food. Service was very good and they did a great job of... More

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