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Driftwoods

Beachfront, Langebaan, South Africa
0227721413
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Ranked #11 of 13 restaurants in Langebaan
Cuisines: Seafood
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Most recent review
- 13 May 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

The sushi was surprisingly delicious. The service was good. The restaurant looked a bit "tired" and is probably better suited to lunch than dinnertime

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London, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Average restaurant, not that busy compared to other places. Food is good value for money but not 'rock your world'. Good location on the beach with nice outdoor seating but the other places along the beach are better for taste and service

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Waterkloof, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We spent an afternoon there, the food was okay,but we had a family group and we had a lovely time. When the invoice came they added a 10% fee for the waiter and he added another 10% on top of that. I felt that was not such a friendly gesture,next time I will scrutinize my bill.

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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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28 reviews 28 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

The food was average but what put me off the most was the amount of flies, everywhere!! Due to the fact that they have geese roaming around, which may be great for the kids but not for those of us that actually want to eat! I have been here more than 5 times, due to children's birthday parties mainly and... More

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Norfolk Lass
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33 reviews 33 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

easy,relaxing where locals and tourists mix so well and all are made welcome great views of the beach and the mussel started had my husband talking about it for the rest of the 8 week holiday!

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Prieska NC
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Overlooking the bay where all the Kite Surfers do their sport, Driftwoods give a nice relaxing view of the beach. Pity the Parking Lot is in front of the Restaurant. If you love mussels, try the kg Pot of Mussels. The prawns were a little bit average and nothing to write home about. Staff is friendly although our waiter had... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

bad vibe, disappointing food and inattentive waiter. we didn't feel welcome at driftwoods and will never go back. the waiters look miserable - must be a horrible place to work.

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aylesbury
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

Excellent food and service, brilliant prices, staff lovely. Try the chilli steak, it's out of this world

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

I loved the athmosphere of the restaurant, the awesome cocktails and the great food!! It is right on the beach. I ate there twice and loved it. I have very fond memories of the restaurant. Great sushi and desert !!

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

Only went once but enjoyed a lovely Sushi platter at reasonable prices, the mayonaise on some was strange but still good.

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