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Live Bait Kalk Bay

Seafood South African
157 Main Rd, Kalk Bay, Cape Town, 7990, South Africa
(2117 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 (2117)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.2
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.5
  • Toni V. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 08 May 24
    Great evening. We will definitely go back!

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Wed 08 May 24:
    Good day Toni, hope you are keeping well. We are thrilled that you have chosen our restaurant and had a good dining experience. Thank you kindly for taking the time to give us an awesome rating and for your valuable feedback, it is highly appreciated. May you have a good week, and we look forward to having you join us again real soon – take care Warm Regards

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 05 May 24 (Guest left no comment)

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Mon 06 May 24:
    Good day Mike, hope you are keeping well. We are thrilled that you have chosen our restaurant and had a good dining experience. Thank you kindly for taking the time to give us an awesome rating, it is highly appreciated. May you have a good week, and we look forward to having you join us again real soon – take care Warm Regards

  • Vanessa C. Dined: 1 week ago
    3
    Food 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 05 May 24
    Service was good, however the food was poor. The quality of the sushi was extremely disappointing. Off my bucket list.

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Mon 06 May 24:
    Good day Vanessa, hope you are keeping well. Thank you for taking the time to give us a rating and feedback of your visit to our establishment, it is highly appreciated. We apologies for the disappointing experience. We have escalated the matter to the relevant GM, and they will be in contact with you as soon as possible. May you have a good week, and we look forward to having you join us again real soon – take care Warm Regards

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

    Reviewed on: Sat 04 May 24 (Guest left no comment)

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Mon 06 May 24:
    Good day Attila, hope you are keeping well. We are thrilled that you have chosen our restaurant and had a good dining experience. Thank you kindly for taking the time to give us a good rating, it is highly appreciated. May you have a good week, and we look forward to having you join us again real soon – take care Warm Regards

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

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Apr 24 (Guest left no comment)

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Tue 30 Apr 24:
    Good day Netta, hope you are keeping well. We are thrilled that you have chosen our restaurant and had a good dining experience. Thank you kindly for taking the time to give us an awesome rating , it is highly appreciated. May you have a good week, and we look forward to having you join us again real soon – take care Warm Regards

  • Danie G. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Apr 24 (Guest left no comment)

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Tue 30 Apr 24:
    Good day Danie, hope you are keeping well. We are thrilled that you have chosen our restaurant and had a good dining experience. Thank you kindly for taking the time to give us an awesome rating , it is highly appreciated. May you have a good week, and we look forward to having you join us again real soon – take care Warm Regards

  • Alewyn V. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Apr 24 (Guest left no comment)

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Mon 29 Apr 24:
    Good day Alewyn, hope you are keeping well. We are thrilled that you have chosen our restaurant and had a good dining experience. Thank you kindly for taking the time to give us an awesome rating, it is highly appreciated. May you have a good week, and we look forward to having you join us again real soon – take care Warm Regards

  • Heather R. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Apr 24
    Couldn’t have had better food, service nor situation if we tried - absolutely fantastic

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Mon 29 Apr 24:
    Good day Heather, hope you are keeping well. We are thrilled that you have chosen our restaurant and had a good dining experience. Thank you kindly for taking the time to give us an awesome rating and for your valuable feedback, it is highly appreciated. May you have a good week, and we look forward to having you join us again real soon – take care Warm Regards

  • Amy V. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    2.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 27 Apr 24 (Guest left no comment)

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Mon 29 Apr 24:
    Good day Amy, hope you are keeping well. Thank you kindly for taking the time to give us a rating, it is highly appreciated. 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

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