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Live Bait Kalk Bay

Seafood South African
Kalk Bay Harbour Main Road Kalk Bay
(2345 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets

Situated in the picturesque old-world charm of Kalk Bay’s working harbour, Live Bait has an iconic location. Built on the breakwater, the restaurant has exquisite views overlooking False Bay and the mountains beyond on one side, and the colourful harbour on the other. With a wall of windows, it allows the outside in and creates a breath-taking backdrop to enjoy a meal.

From late July, the Humpback and Southern Right whales come into the bay to calf and are regularly visible to diners. In summer our sun deck allows diners to experience unforgettable outdoor seascapes.

All meals are simply prepared, with an emphasis on fresh flavours of seafood.

Reviews (2345)

4.3 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.1
Service 4.3
Ambience 4.5
  • Andrea G. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 24 Apr 25
    Great food at the front of the ocean. A very much recommended place to have a meal or drink.

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Thu 24 Apr 25:
    Dear Andrea, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review of your experience at Live Bait Kalk Bay! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our fresh flavours of seafood and appreciated the perfect atmosphere by the ocean. Your kind words about our dining venue mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable seascape experience. Warm regards, 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio🌊

  • Julie M. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.5
    Food 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 22 Apr 25
    All of our prawns were so over cooked and stuck to the shell, chips bland and cold. Not happy at all for the price we paid.

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Thu 24 Apr 25:
    Dear Julie, Thank you for visiting Live Bait and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the experience you had with our prawns and chips. Your concerns about the food quality and value are important to us, and we would appreciate the opportunity to rectify this. We have escalated the matter to the relevant GM. May you have a good week, and we look forward to having you join us again real soon – take care Warm Regards 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio

  • Sam A. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 22 Apr 25
    Excellent food, and very good service. Our window table had the most beautiful view! Highly recommend.

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Thu 24 Apr 25:
    Dear Sam, Thank you for visiting Live Bait and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our excellent food and service, and that your window table provided you with the most beautiful view! Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable seascape experience soon! 🌊 Warm regards, 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio

  • Rene K. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 22 Apr 25
    As a family we absolutely love Live Bait. We always take friends and family from out of town for a meal at Live Bait because the food and views never disappoints. Thank you for for a lovely experience once again.

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Thu 24 Apr 25:
    Dear Rene, Thank you for visiting Live Bait and for sharing your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family love our restaurant, and it's fantastic to know that our fresh seafood and beautiful views of False Bay have made such a lasting impression on you. Your kind words about our atmosphere mean a lot to us, and we appreciate you recommending us to friends and family. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable experience! Warm regards, 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio🌊🍽️

  • Jack D. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 21 Apr 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Thu 24 Apr 25:
    Dear Jack, Thank you for visiting Live Bait and for sharing your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed our food, service, and atmosphere. It’s fantastic to know we provided you with a memorable experience at our harbour venue. We appreciate your feedback on value as well, and we hope to welcome you back soon to create more unforgettable moments with us. Warm regards, 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio

  • Mary-Lou Q. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 21 Apr 25
    Amazing venue with the waves crashing just below the windows. Excellent service from the waiter who has been there for 13 years. Thoroughly enjoyed the yellowtail fish of the day, and the fried hake. Lovely evening!

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Thu 24 Apr 25:
    Dear Mary-Lou, Thank you so much for visiting Live Bait and for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our exquisite views overlooking False Bay and the mountains, along with the fresh flavours of seafood like the yellowtail and fried hake. It's fantastic to know that our long-serving waiter provided excellent service, and we're glad the atmosphere added to your lovely evening. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable seascape experience! 🌊 Warm regards, 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio

  • Bridget M. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 19 Apr 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Wed 23 Apr 25:
    Dear Bridget, Thank you for taking the time to visit Live Bait and for sharing your feedback with us. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding our service and ambience. Your insights are invaluable and we would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns directly. Please feel free to email us at customercare@lifeandbrand.co.za, should you wish to share more with us. May you have a good week, and we look forward to having you join us again real soon – take care Warm Regards 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio

  • Kelli R. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 18 Apr 25
    Absolutely loved our evening at Live Bait. The service was outstanding, thank you Alfred. The sushi was so fresh and delicious. Still one of our favourites places, thank you.

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Fri 18 Apr 25:
    Dear Kelli, Thank you so much for visiting Live Bait and for taking the time to share your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the outstanding service and fresh flavours of sushi during your evening with us. Your kind words about Alfred and our atmosphere truly warm our hearts. It’s always a pleasure to welcome back our favourite guests. We look forward to your next visit! Warm regards, 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio🌊🍣

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