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Harbour House V&A Waterfront

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100
Seafood
Location Pointer 9 Breakwater Blvd, Waterfront, Cape Town, 7764, South Africa
4.5
(4132 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets
  • WiFi
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100

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Harbour House V&A Waterfront offers fine dining in a gorgeous setting. With wonderful glass walls encasing the tables you can enjoy the vibe of the Waterfront while you feast on world-class cuisine. The setting is elegant and simple, with the perfect backdrop of the Cape Town harbour. Harbour House V&A Waterfront specialises in both corporate functions and tour groups.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 22h00

Reviews (4132)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.4
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.7
  • Henrietta S. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 02 Jul 25
    Lovely staff, beautiful location with good food. Considering it is in a prime location, the value for money is excellent

    Harbour House V&A Waterfront responded on Thu 03 Jul 25:
    Dear Henrietta Salter, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Harbour House V&A Waterfront. We are delighted to hear that our lovely staff provided you with excellent service and that you enjoyed the beautiful location alongside our quality food offerings. It is gratifying to know that you found our value for money to be excellent, especially in such a prime spot. We strive to create an atmosphere of seaside charm that enhances your dining experience from the first bite to the last sip. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future for another memorable visit. Kind regards, 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio

  • Ash Dined: 2 weeks ago
    2.8
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 01 Jul 25
    Disappointing Quality for the Price – Relied Solely on the View Visiting Cape Town from the UK, my three friends and I chose Harbour House at the V&A Waterfront, drawn by its prime location and seafood reputation. Sadly, our experience fell far short of expectations, especially given the premium pricing. Food & Value: We ordered a range of the roast lamb, calamari and desserts, expecting freshness and vibrant flavour. Instead, the food was bland and underwhelming – the lamb was overcooked and dry, while the calamari was rubbery. Portions felt meagre for the cost, and sides were forgettable. Considering the high prices, the quality was shockingly poor compared to similar UK waterfront restaurants. Service & Ambience: The view is stunning, and the staff were polite but rushed and inattentive. Adding to our disappointment, my friends were using a voucher from a a past bad experience at your Kalk Bay branch. All four of us left deeply dissatisfied. It’s clear Harbour House Waterfront prioritizes its location over culinary excellence. Tourists should beware: you’re paying for the view, not a quality meal.

    Harbour House V&A Waterfront responded on Wed 02 Jul 25:
    Dear Ash, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We genuinely appreciate your feedback, as it allows us to continually improve our offerings and service. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the stunning view and found our staff to be polite. However, we are deeply concerned to learn that the quality of the food did not meet your expectations, especially considering the premium pricing. It is disheartening to know that the roast lamb and calamari did not live up to their reputation, and we apologise for any disappointment this has caused you and your friends. At Harbour House V&A Waterfront, we strive to provide a memorable experience that encompasses not just our location, but also our food and service. We take your comments seriously and would like the opportunity to discuss your experience further. We have escalated the matter to the relevant GM. Once again, thank you for your feedback, and we hope to resolve this matter to your satisfaction. Kind regards, 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio

  • Claudia W. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 20 Jun 25
    What a delicious dinner and a stunning setting. We enjoyed it so much and our Khanyiso (not sure of spelling) was wonderful and made it even more special. THANK YOU!

    Harbour House V&A Waterfront responded on Mon 23 Jun 25:
    Dear Claudia Wolf, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful review of Harbour House at the V&A Waterfront. We are absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed a delicious dinner in our stunning setting, and that Khanyiso made your experience even more special. At Harbour House, we strive to provide our guests with an extraordinary culinary experience, complemented by an ambience of seaside charm, and it is immensely rewarding to know we succeeded during your visit. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another taste of coastal perfection. Kind regards,

  • Susan L. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Jun 25
    Loved the experience. Highly recommend

    Harbour House V&A Waterfront responded on Tue 17 Jun 25:
    Dear Susan Leicht, Thank you for your glowing review of Harbour House at the V&A Waterfront. We are thrilled to hear that you loved your experience and found everything—from the atmosphere to the food and service—to be exceptional. Your recommendation means a great deal to us. At Harbour House, we aim to provide our guests with an unforgettable culinary journey, and it is rewarding to know that we succeeded during your visit. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon for another taste of coastal perfection. Kind regards,

  • Varenka N. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Jun 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Harbour House V&A Waterfront responded on Tue 17 Jun 25:
    Dear Varenka Newton, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent visit to Harbour House V&A Waterfront. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our food, service, and the ambience of seaside charm that we strive to create for our guests. Your commendation of our team’s attentive service and the overall experience is truly appreciated. We continually aim to provide a culinary experience that reflects the tastes of coastal perfection and celebrate the bounty of the sea. We look forward to welcoming you back to indulge in the pinnacle of fine dining once again. Kind regards,

  • Evelina Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 0.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Jun 25
    The service and the meal was excellent we really enjoy And definetly will come again

    Harbour House V&A Waterfront responded on Tue 17 Jun 25:
    Dear Evelina, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Harbour House. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both the service and the meal during your visit. It is our utmost priority to create a memorable dining experience for all our guests, and your feedback reaffirms our commitment. We look forward to welcoming you back for another indulgent journey into our culinary offerings. Your continued patronage means a great deal to us. Kind regards,

  • Walter R. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 13 Jun 25
    The water view is beautiful. The restaurant ambience is modern and upscale. The food is wonderful, with an extensive wine list. The service is very polite and friendly, however the pace of service is a little slow, and on both of my visits, some of the food arrived lukewarm rather than hot. Overall I enjoyed it, and would return.

    Harbour House V&A Waterfront responded on Fri 13 Jun 25:
    Dear Mr. Reaves, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your visits to Harbour House. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful water view and found our atmosphere to have a modern and upscale charm. It is also gratifying to know that you appreciated our extensive wine list and the quality of the food we serve. However, we sincerely apologise for the service pace and the temperature of some dishes not meeting your expectations. Your insights are invaluable to us, and we will certainly address these aspects with our team to enhance our guests’ experiences. We appreciate your overall positive sentiment and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards,

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