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Live Bait Kalk Bay

Seafood South African
Location Pointer Kalk Bay Harbour Main Road Kalk Bay
4.4
(2380 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets

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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.

Opening Hours

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

Specials

Half Price Sushi

Catch Of the week Dive into flavour without sinking your wallet! From Monday to Friday, all sushi is 50% OFF Tag your sushi squad & come get hooked !

  • 8 Jul - 29 Aug
  • Weekdays: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 8 Jul 2025

Soup of the day

Comfort in a bowl. Chase away the cold with a heart warming bowl of classic tomato soup for R75!

  • 8 Jul - 29 Aug
  • Weekdays: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 8 Jul 2025

Live Bait Kalk Bay

Winter Set Menu at Live Bait Kalk Bay Make your winter warmer with our delicious two or three course menu available all day, every day from 07 July to 29 August 2025. Enjoy: Two Courses – R339 Three Courses – R419 Cosy up with fresh seafood, comforting classics and winter-friendly flavours — all served with a view of the sea.

  • 9 Jul - 29 Aug
  • Weekdays: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 9 Jul 2025

Reviews (2380)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.2
Service 4.3
Ambience 4.5
  • Axel Z. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 31 Jul 25
    good as always, even we were the only guests at that cold winter evening

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Thu 31 Jul 25:
    Dear Axel, Thank you for visiting Live Bait Kalk Bay and for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience, even on a cold winter evening! Your feedback regarding our food, service, and value truly brightens our day. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable moments by the sea. Warm regards, 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio

  • Estelle M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 27 Jul 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Mon 28 Jul 25:
    Dear Estelle McWilliams, Thank you for taking the time to visit Live Bait Kalk Bay and for sharing your thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We appreciate your positive feedback on the food, value, service, and ambience, which you rated highly. It’s great to know that we could provide you with an enjoyable atmosphere during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful meal by the sea. Warm regards, 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio

  • nelma s. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 27 Jul 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Mon 28 Jul 25:
    Dear Nelma Smit, Thank you for taking the time to visit us at Live Bait Kalk Bay and for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service, ambience, and felt you received great value during your visit. Your positive feedback is much appreciated and encourages us to continue providing an unforgettable experience for our guests. We do hope to welcome you back soon to enjoy our fresh flavours of seafood and breathtaking views once more. Warm regards, 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio

  • Dorothy C. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 21 Jul 25
    The food was great, very fresh and plated beautifully. Service was a bit slow, and the interior does not look anything like what the internet offers, but it is always nice sitting by the sea.

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Mon 21 Jul 25:
    Dear Dorothy Cranfill, Thank you for visiting Live Bait Kalk Bay and for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We truly appreciate your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the freshly prepared food and that it was beautifully plated. It's also wonderful to know that you appreciated the opportunity to relax by the sea, taking in the lovely atmosphere our location provides. We apologise for the slower service and any discrepancies in our interior appearance compared to what you expected. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continue to improve our guest experience. Thank you once again for your review, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable visit. Warm regards, 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio

  • Glen M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

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

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Mon 21 Jul 25:
    Glen Mackie, Thank you for visiting Live Bait Kalk Bay and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your comments and value your input as it helps us improve our offerings. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the ambience of our venue. It's wonderful to know that you experienced a pleasant atmosphere during your visit. However, we also note your feedback regarding the value and service, and we take this matter seriously. 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

  • Andy M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 17 Jul 25
    Always a pleasant and memorable experience

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Thu 17 Jul 25:
    Dear Andy, Thank you for visiting Live Bait Kalk Bay and taking the time to share your feedback with us. We truly appreciate your kind words regarding your experience, and we're delighted to hear that it was both pleasant and memorable. We aim to create an inviting atmosphere for our guests, and it’s rewarding to know that you found it enjoyable. Your support means 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

  • Marietha C. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    3.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Jul 25
    Spectacular setting, informed and friendly waiting staff. Our various lunchtime dishes were excellent. We''ll be recommending this establishment.

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Tue 15 Jul 25:
    Dear Marietha, Thank you for visiting Live Bait Kalk Bay and for taking the time to share your review with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our spectacular setting and that our team provided you with informed and friendly service. We're especially pleased that you found our lunchtime dishes to be excellent! Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we sincerely appreciate your feedback. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience. Warm regards, 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio

  • Petro V. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 0.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 30 Jun 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Mon 30 Jun 25:
    Dear Petro Vorster, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Live Bait Kalk Bay. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, value, and service, all rated at a perfect 5/5! It brings us great joy to know that your visit with us was memorable. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon for another delightful meal. Warm regards,

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