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Die Damhuis

Seafood South African
Location Pointer 32 Beach Road Melkbosstrand
4.7
(8529 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Sunsets
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Pet Friendly

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The Damhuis restaurant officially opened its doors in 2009 and comprises a series of interconnected sections, including the Fishermens Tent, die Voorhuijs and die Stampkroeg, over 1000 square meters. Dedicated to offering a dining experience that will make guests want to immediately book for another meal as soon as they leave, the passionate people at the Damhuis know what it takes to earn the coveted “culinary hotspot” title. But it wasnt always the brightest jewel in Melkbosstrands crown.

The Damhuis came into existence after it was built by Christiaan Brand using cow manure, sand, hay and whale bones (part of the restaurants walls are unplastered so that guests can view the original walls) around 1785. Brand and his family were the first residents in De Melkbosch (Melkbosstrand) and originally used the building as a ‘visschuur (fish barn) where fish were cleaned, salted and dried.


Next to it was a boathouse where fishing boats and nets were stored. The ‘visschuur later became known as the ‘damhuis – named after the dam right in front of the house. This dam was the result of a fountain that still springs crystal clear water to this day. The fountain still exists on the property. The tarmac road – the present Beach Road, however, has long since covered the dam.

Over many years, the building evolved from fish store to private residence, and with more and more urban development the natural spring fed dam, right in front of the Damhuis, had to make way for the current Beach Road. However, the natural water spring is still very much alive on the property.

Today, more than 200 years since Christiaan Brand and his family stayed here, the Damhuis has been declared as a National Monument and still stands proud as Damhuis Restaurant with its rich history and heritage along the beautiful seaside of Melkbosstrand.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 09h00 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 09h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 09h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 09h00 - 21h30
  • Saturday 09h00 - 21h30
  • Sunday 09h00 - 21h00

Reviews (8529)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Jane W. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 19 Dec 25
    Always reliable. Quality never varies

  • Jacques A. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Alexa S. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 18 Dec 25
    Amazing experience as always. Waiter was exceptional, great service. Always the Best Food.

  • Kgantsetso L. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 18 Dec 25
    I would definitely come back again, the food and overall service was excellent

  • CHRIS D. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Carolyn V. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 17 Dec 25
    Fantastic yet again. As a big group we were looked after beautifully. Amazing waiter.

  • Amanda B. Dined: 4 days ago
    4
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 0.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 16 Dec 25
    The calamari and fish was very good,but chicken schnitsel and pepper sauce you can take off menu.It was not a pepper sauce and chicken and crumbs was NOT good.Service was also very very good.

  • Thea C. Dined: 6 days ago
    2.5
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 15 Dec 25
    The ribeye steak was dry and tasteless. I ordered a med to well cooked steak but it was bloody in the middle and stringy. I will not recommend a steak and will be wary of ordering any meat since ribeye steak is usually tender and very tasty. I was also put off by an aroma of fish hanging in the air despite plenty of ventilation. Although there is a very nice play area for youngsters, we had a few who were allowed to shout and play in the area we were having lunch. It was really disruptive.

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