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Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove

Bistro Contemporary Seafood South African
Location Pointer M43Q+J4 Fisherhaven, South Africa
4.2
(1111 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets

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Book Now at Benguela Cove Wine Estate’s Moody Lagoon Restaurant for the Best Dining Experience.

Moody Lagoon is a contemporary restaurant and eatery located within the magnificent Benguela Cove, just 1.5 hours from Cape Town and only 15 minutes outside of Hermanus.


The restaurant is glitzy and opulent, featuring a large veranda with stunning views over the lagoon. Art adorns the entire estate, creating an ambiance of modern South African dining at its finest.

Service is at the heart of our business. We also serve all our estate wines at cellar door prices and offer a pre-booked multi-course tasting menu paired with our wines.


Discover Moody Lagoon: The Ultimate Waterfront Dining Experience Near Hermanus
Indulge in panoramic vistas of the Palmiet mountains, Bot River Lagoon, and the Atlantic Ocean, while savouring the epitome of Winelands dining.


Under the masterful guidance of our Executive Chef, our kitchen crafts mouth-watering dishes using only the finest, freshest ingredients, perfectly paired with our estate’s award-winning wines.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 17h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 17h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 17h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 17h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 17h00
  • Saturday 08h00 - 17h00
  • Sunday 09h30 - 17h00

Reviews (1111)

4.2 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.1
Value 3.8
Service 4.3
Ambience 4.4
  • Daniel V. Dined: 2 days ago
    3.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 30 Jun 25
    We booked the Sunday lunch for a special occasion. Food was rushed, pre lunch cocktails and food arrived together. Dauphinoise potatoes under cooked with over baked cheese crust Pork loin spent too much time in Sous Vide I suppose, meat was mealy. After mains was served attention to service dissipated. Compared to similar venues it was expensive for a very average experience.

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Mon 30 Jun 25:
    Good Afternoon Daniel, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that you had an average experience and the expectations fell short. We will take your critique under advisement. We hope you and your family return in the future to experience our seasonal al a carte menu. Kind regards,

  • Deirdre G. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 28 Jun 25
    What a wonderful experience, and the best meal I've had in a long while, enjoyed near a fire on a cold winter day. Staff were attentive to our needs and preferences from booking, to arrival, to service. Will most definitely visit again.

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Sat 28 Jun 25:
    Hi Deirdre, Thank you so much for joining us at Moody Lagoon - I know you had initially wanted to have a lovely picnic in our courtyard (hopefully, in the summer) - but I'm glad we were able to accommodate you so comfortably within the restaurant and that you enjoyed your experience. Myself & my team are honoured that you shared such good feedback. Thank you. Hopefully, the next time you visit, we'll get to meet your feathered friend (Mr Crow) - though, I'm sure you met our flurry friends Mufasa & Sissy-boy... Nevertheless, look forward to seeing you again.

  • Das M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 22 Jun 25
    Thanks, appreciated Das en Freda

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Mon 23 Jun 25:
    Good day Das/Freda. Thank you so much for your visit, we loved hosting you for this special occasion and hope to welcome you back again very soon!

  • Luca T. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 18 Jun 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Wed 18 Jun 25:
    Hi, I just wanted to say what a pleasure it was having your group join us. Not only did you do a Wine Tasting - but also had lunch at our lovely restaurant. Thank you so much: I'm very happy to hear you had a pleasant experience and that our team were able to provide a memorable experience - even though the weather wasn't that good. Please let me personally offer my services should you so wish for future reference: Martin (0873570637 | martin.forsyth@benguelacove.co.za)

  • Astrid R. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 18 Jun 25
    The mussel starter was really tasteless. No herbs, no spices. A bowl of cream that hid the mussel taste completely! Did the chef even taste the dish? Please look up recipe of steamed mussels in White wine. Greatness! 2 toilets were dirty. Don't worry I'll be back again as venue wonderful. Tell your chef to taste. The starter pork delicious and Nocchi out of this world :) @@ Everything else first class!!!! Astrid from Pringle Bay www.classicrevivals.co.za

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Wed 18 Jun 25:
    Hello Astrid, That's terrible news! I am so sorry. I've had a meeting with our Executive Chef and Director of Housekeeping - and both of them have ensured that it will not happen again. I have made a note of your experience: and will ensure it doesn't happen again. My apologies. If you ever need to directly get in touch, please let me know: martin.forsyth@benguelacove.co.za

  • Maruschka T. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Jun 25
    Food was well presented and tasty. Although I did not like the taste of the broccoli (tasted like it was charred over a gas hob) Lovely location and great service, but I don’t think it was good value for money for a set three course meal. This same meal a la carte would of been a few hundred rand less.

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Wed 18 Jun 25:
    Good day Maruschka, It was such a pleasure to have you join us at Benguela Cove. And thank you for taking the time to write a review and give us feedback - we really appreciate it & take this very seriously, as we want to provide the best guest experience and provide you with an utmost bespoke experience. Please be advised, that I have discussed the matter personally with the Executive Chef & we humbly apologize that the broccoli or the value for money wasn't to your satisfaction - however, I am more than willing to discuss this matter further, should you so wish, please let me know. martin.forsyth@benguelacove.co.za

  • Mandy S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 12 Jun 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Fri 13 Jun 25:
    Good Day Mandy, Thank you for dining with us at Moody Lagoon @ Benguela Cove & taking the time to write a review. I really appreciate the feedback - as it is always important for us to maintain our standards & quality of service delivery. I'm happy to share that we will be launching our New Winter Menu, with a delicious selection of new menu concepts; so hopefully, we will get to see you again soon. Please, if you ever need any further assistance or have any queries or concerns: please do not hesitate to get in contact with me: 0873570637

  • Deon O. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 10 Jun 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Fri 13 Jun 25:
    Good day Deon, Thank you for dining with us at Moody Lagoon @ Benguela Cove. I really appreciate that you took the time to write a review and share your experience with us. It is always important that we get this feedback from our bespoke guests - and we will always try our best to deliver an exceptional experience to each and every one of our guests - However, I feel you may not have necessarily received this experience: for which I humbly apologize. If you would like to kindly share your experience, and please let me know how we can improve - so we can be able provide the exception experience you deserve: please do not hesitate to contact me directly: martin.forsyth@benguelacove.co.za. Kind regards.

  • Pierre B. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 04 Jun 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Thu 19 Jun 25:
    Hi Pierre, It was an absolute pleasure having you dine at Moody Lagoon. I am so appreciative of the fact that you took the time to write a review. At Benguela Cove, we honestly pride ourselves in providing exceptional service; so, to hear this feedback is good, and we will continue to do so for our bespoke guests. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you to make you future experiences more memorable. Martin Forsyth | Front of House Manager 0873570637

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