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Die Damhuis

Seafood South African
Location Pointer 32 Beach Road Melkbosstrand
4.7
(7710 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 (7710)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Gill F. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • David D. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 09 Apr 26
    A lovely family afternoon ticking all the boxes . Thank you.

    Die Damhuis responded on Thu 09 Apr 26:
    Hi David, Thank you for the kind review. We’re always glad when guests take time out of their day to spend part of it with us. It’s always lovely having you and your family here, and from the sound of things it turned into one of those easygoing afternoons that everyone enjoyed . We hope to see you (and your loved ones) back at Damhuis soon.

  • Felicity C. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 08 Apr 26
    The fact that I give everything a 5-star rating .speaks for itself. Die Damhuis is my favourite restaurant in Melkbos.

  • Louis B. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 08 Apr 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Die Damhuis responded on Wed 08 Apr 26:
    Hello Louis, Thank you for dining with us and sharing your review. Our team appreciates the recommendation and 5-star rating. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future.

  • Nazel V. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 07 Apr 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Die Damhuis responded on Tue 07 Apr 26:
    Hello Nazel, Thank you for rating your recent experience. We are glad to see you enjoyed the Easter weekend with us. Please visit us again soon.

  • Fergus Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 07 Apr 26
    All round superb.

  • Toni L. Dined: 5 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 06 Apr 26
    A good all round experience. THANK YOU

    Die Damhuis responded on Tue 07 Apr 26:
    Hi Toni, Thanks so much for taking the time to share this. We’re really glad you had a good all-round experience with us, that’s exactly what we aim for every time. Hope to see you back again soon.

  • Melissa B. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 06 Apr 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Die Damhuis responded on Tue 07 Apr 26:
    Hello Melissa, Thank you for sharing your recent experience - we appreciate the recommendation. It was an absolute pleasure, and we hope to see you again soon.

  • Dawid N. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 06 Apr 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Die Damhuis responded on Tue 07 Apr 26:
    Hello Dawid, Thank you for rating your recent dining experience. We hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend, and we appreciate your support. Please visit again soon.

  • Gerhard R. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 06 Apr 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Die Damhuis responded on Tue 07 Apr 26:
    Hello Gerhard, Thank you for rating your recent Damhuis experience. We hope you enjoyed the Easter weekend, and appreciate your support. Please visit again soon.

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