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Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove

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Bistro Contemporary Seafood South African
M43Q+J4 Fisherhaven, South Africa
(696 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets

The Hermanus restaurant, Moody Lagoon is set in the heart of the Benguela Cove winery complex. The restaurant is in an elevated setting with expansive views of the lagoon and the Atlantic ocean. The kitchen is the domain of Annie Badenhorst. A talented young Namibian chef with a passion for finding only the best fresh produce and creatively turning dishes into simple but creative menu items.

You can expect outstanding views, a casual and relaxed daytime eatery in the harmonious Hermanus. With outdoor covered seating areas. We offer our guests a choice of delishes dishes, paired with sensational wine from Benguela Cove’s Winery. In the evening, Chef Badenhorst likes to cook to create a memorable occasion. This delightful Hermanus restaurant is the perfect place for a date night or a night out with friends.

Reviews (696)

4.1 out of 5.0
Food 4.1
Value 3.9
Service 4.0
Ambience 4.4
  • Agness K. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 28 Mar 23
    Everything was perfect… definitely i recommend

  • Joe B. Dined: 2 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jonathan G. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 20 Mar 23
    We had a great time at Moody Lagoon. Staff very pleasant and engaging without being "in your face" all the time. Loved the jazz on The sunday. Was nice and entertaining. We will be back.

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Sun 26 Mar 23:
    Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about your experience at Moody Lagoon. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the jazz music on Sunday. We strive to provide our guests with exceptional service and a welcoming ambiance, and we are pleased to hear that our staff was engaging and pleasant without being intrusive. We are glad that you had an enjoyable experience, and we appreciate your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back to our restaurant soon, and we hope that you continue to enjoy our food, music, and service in the future.

  • Braam Dined: 1 week ago
    3.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 19 Mar 23 (Guest left no comment)

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Sun 26 Mar 23:
    Thank you for providing feedback about your recent experience at Moody Lagoon. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food quality. However, we are sorry to hear that the value and ambiance of our restaurant did not meet your expectations. We would appreciate it if you could provide us with more details about your experience so that we can better understand the areas where we could improve. We are committed to providing our guests with high-quality food, excellent service, and a welcoming ambiance at a reasonable price, and we apologize if we fell short on this occasion. We value your feedback and appreciate your patronage. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon and to exceed your expectations in all aspects of your dining experience.

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

    Reviewed on: Tue 14 Mar 23
    Always great food and great atmosphere love this place

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Sun 26 Mar 23:
    Thank you for taking the time to provide a positive review of your recent experience at Moody Lagoon. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and atmosphere of our restaurant. We are committed to providing our guests with exceptional service, delicious cuisine, and a welcoming ambiance. It is always gratifying to receive feedback from satisfied customers, and we appreciate your kind words. We value your patronage and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another enjoyable dining experience.

  • Marlies S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Mar 23
    Food was rather disappointing and music too. We booked at 12 had to pay R 200 for the music that only started after 1 and was not really what we expected. Cheviche was good, mozzarella bad and far too expensive

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Sun 26 Mar 23:
    Thank you for providing feedback about your recent Sunday lunch experience at Moody Lagoon. We are sorry to hear that the food did not meet your expectations and that the music was not to your liking. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay in the music starting and any confusion regarding the additional charge. We would like to clarify that the music charge is a cover charge for the live jazz music that plays every Sunday at our restaurant. We understand that this may not have been clearly communicated to you, and we apologize for any confusion in this regard. We take all customer feedback seriously and would like to know more about your experience so that we can investigate and address the areas where you felt we could have done better. Please could you provide us with more details about your meal and the specific areas where you feel we could improve? We appreciate your feedback and hope that you will give us another chance to provide you with an enjoyable dining experience in the future.

  • Marshal Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Mar 23
    We Enjoyed Lunch

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Sun 26 Mar 23:
    Thank you for taking the time to provide a positive review about your recent experience at Moody Lagoon. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your lunch and that you were satisfied with the food quality, value, and ambiance of our restaurant. We strive to provide our guests with the best possible dining experience, and your feedback is a great source of motivation for us to continue delivering excellent service and delicious food. We appreciate your patronage and look forward to serving you again soon. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further feedback or requests.

  • Steven C. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 12 Mar 23
    Even better than we expected

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Sun 12 Mar 23:
    Thank you so much for your recent visit to Moody Lagoon and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review of your experience with us. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a five-star experience and that our food, value, service, ambience, location, and toilets exceeded your expectations. It is always our goal to provide our guests with the very best in every aspect of their dining experience, and we are delighted to have accomplished that for you. We are particularly pleased that you found our restaurant to be even better than you expected. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon for another exceptional dining experience at Moody Lagoon.

  • Frank Dined: 3 weeks ago
    2.3
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 09 Mar 23
    Such a pity that a restaurant in such a stunning location was so disappointing. Seriously need to review your kitchen. Food very expensive and of poor quality. Also waited 90 mins for entrees when the restaurant was nowhere near full. We had International guests with us and had to apologise for travelling from CT for a poor quality lunch.

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Sun 12 Mar 23:
    We are sorry to hear that your experience at Moody Lagoon did not meet your expectations. We apologize for the delay in serving your entrees, and we understand how frustrating it can be to wait for a long time to be served. We are investigating the cause of this delay to ensure that it does not happen again in the future. We take your feedback on the quality of the food seriously, and we will be reviewing our kitchen operations to ensure that our dishes are up to our usual high standards. We are committed to using the freshest and highest quality ingredients available, and we are disappointed that this was not reflected in your experience. We are especially sorry that you had international guests with you, and that they were not able to enjoy the experience that we strive to provide. We hope that you will give us another chance to make it up to you and provide a more enjoyable experience for both you and your guests. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your honesty and will use your comments to improve our service and offerings.

  • Gabriel / Barry O. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 06 Mar 23
    Enjoyed very much will come back to visit again

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Tue 07 Mar 23:
    Thank you for sharing your positive experience at Moody Lagoon jazz lunch! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and received excellent service during your visit. We appreciate your feedback on the value and ambiance, as we are always looking for ways to improve our guests' experience. We will take your comments into consideration and make necessary adjustments to ensure a more enjoyable experience in the future. Thank you for recommending Moody Lagoon jazz lunch, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 15h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 15h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 15h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 15h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 15h00
  • Saturday 10h00 - 15h00
  • Sunday 10h00 - 15h00