Harbour House: Superb Seafood on The Water's Edge
Harbour House is a nautically themed restaurant and bar perched on the water's edge at the V&A Waterfront. The restaurant offers an extensive menu that includes fish prepared in a variety of ways, Norwegian salmon, swordfish, kingklip, crayfish, calamari, seafood pasta, and bountiful seafood platters. If seafood is not your thing, there are other satisfying mains like ribeye steak, gnocchi, and rack of lamb. Vegans are catered for with the roasted kingoyster mushroom.
Harbour House is a nautically themed restaurant and bar perched on the water’s edge at the V&A Waterfront. The restaurant offers an extensive menu that includes fish prepared in a variety of ways, Norwegian salmon, swordfish, kingklip, crayfish, calamari, seafood pasta, and bountiful seafood platters. If seafood is not your thing, there are other satisfying mains like rib-eye steak, gnocchi, and rack of lamb. Vegans are catered for with the roasted king-oyster mushroom.
Atmosphere and Ambiance at Harbour House
The white-washed interior and outdoor seating offer a perfect spot to soak up the harbourside atmosphere. The upper deck features a creative collection of cocktails and a small-plates menu, including a sushi bar. You can recline on one of the couches and watch the yachts pull in and out of the marina while having a sip of your favourite cocktail.
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Food and Drink
The food is fresh, expertly prepared, and beautifully presented. The extensive wine list, expertly chosen by the sommelier, complements the food perfectly. The seafood dishes come highly recommended, but the diverse menu offers a host of impeccably prepared non-seafood dishes, too, including vegan and vegetarian options.
Service at Harbour House
The service at Harbour House is outstanding, friendly, and efficient. The staff are knowledgeable about the menu and wine list and can make informed suggestions. The restaurant caters to everyone, offering a kids’ menu, hard liquor, and late-night food.
Accessibility
Harbour House is wheelchair accessible, and the outdoor seating offers a perfect spot to enjoy the harbourside atmosphere.
In conclusion, whether you are after a sushi pick-me-up between shopping and sundowners on the upper deck or a festive meal with friends, Harbour House V&A Waterfront won’t disappoint.
Contact Details for Harbour House
- Address: V&A Waterfront, Quay Four, Dock Rd, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
- Phone: +27 21 418 4744
- Website: harbourhouse.co.za
- Working hours: Monday – Sunday, 12 pm – 10 pm.
Michael Jameson is a Cape Town-born journalist whose reporting on food culture traces the city’s flavours from Bo-Kaap kitchens to township braai spots. When he isn’t tracing spice routes for his weekly column, you’ll find him surfing the chilly Atlantic off Muizenberg with the same ease he navigates parliamentary press briefings.
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