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Die Damhuis

Seafood South African
Location Pointer 32 Beach Road Melkbosstrand
4.7
(7749 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 (7749)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Shirley M. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 11 May 26
    100% YES - never disappoints & Clayton our waiter was superb!! Thks for a wonderful Mother's Day meal - hopefully see you soon!

    Die Damhuis responded on Mon 11 May 26:
    Hello Shirley, Thank you so much for the review. It was really lovely having you with us for Mother’s Day, and I’m so glad you had such a good time. I’ll definitely pass your kind words on to Clayton too — he’ll really appreciate that. Hopefully we’ll see you again very soon.

  • Carolyn V. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 10 May 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Die Damhuis responded on Mon 11 May 26:
    Hello Carolyn, I hope you enjoyed the weekend. It’s always good to see such a positive review across the board, and we really appreciate you taking the time to leave it. Hope to welcome you back to Damhuis again soon.

  • Johann C. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 07 May 26
    We have never been disappointed and always recommend Die Damhuis. It's our favourite "go to" restaurant.

    Die Damhuis responded on Fri 08 May 26:
    Hello Johan, Thank you for the compliment - we really appreciate your support over the years. Means a lot to know that after all this time, we're still one of your favourite spots on the West Coast. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

  • Jan V. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Debbie K. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food N/A
    Value N/A
    Service N/A
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 May 26
    Great!

    Die Damhuis responded on Mon 04 May 26:
    Hi Debbie, Thank you for rating your recent experience. I’m so glad so see you enjoyed a wonderful Sunday lunch with us. Look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future.

  • Lynn H. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 May 26
    It was wonderful

    Die Damhuis responded on Mon 04 May 26:
    Hello Lynn, Thank you for the lovely review. I’m so glad you had such a wonderful Sunday lunch with us. Hope to see you back at Damhuis again soon.

  • Alida B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 May 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Die Damhuis responded on Mon 04 May 26:
    Hello Alida, Thank you so much for the lovely 5-star rating after your lunch with us on Sunday. It’s always good to see such a positive review across the board, and we really appreciate you taking the time to leave it. We hope to welcome you back to Damhuis again soon.

  • Marinda S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 May 26
    All our food was top class! Tuna steak, pasta, ribs. Ribeye steak, everything top notch! And our waitress was absolutely fabulous too. We’ll be back again and again and again ✅

    Die Damhuis responded on Mon 04 May 26:
    Hello Marinda, Thank you for sharing your review - what a pleasure to read. I’m so glad everything on the table was enjoyed the way it should be, and I’ll definitely pass your kind words on to our team as well. That always means a lot. We’ll be very glad to welcome you back again soon.

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