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The Lookout Hout Bay

Pizza Seafood Sushi
4.5 RR
Menu
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi

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The Lookout Hout Bay arguably boasts one of the best views in the Western Cape. Situated on the water’s edge in the Hout Bay Harbour, the restaurant boasts breathtaking mountain and ocean views.

The restaurant is home to the finest oysters in Cape Town, carefully sourced, the oysters are freshly shucked to order, and are on promotion at R16.50 each, all day, every day.

Enjoy sensational sundowners and cocktails whilst listening to local, live music on selected nights.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday CLOSED
  • Thursday CLOSED
  • Friday 11h00 - 20h30
  • Saturday 11h00 - 20h30
  • Sunday 11h00 - 20h30

Specials

Sushi Saturdays

Signature Sushi Special - Buy 3 items and get the least expensive item for FREE! Sushi Platters - Buy any 2 Sushi Platters for only R595. T&Cs Apply - Eat In Only. No swopping or substitutions allowed. Subject to Stock Availability.

  • 2 May - 31 Aug
  • Saturday only: 11:00 - 20:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 2 May 2025

Family Night Fridays

Family Night Fridays are back at The Lookout Hout Bay with Super Specials for the whole family! Only R250 for 800 gram BBQ Pork Ribs OR 12 Queen Prawns OR 16pc Sushi Plate. PLUS get 30% off Local Draughts & House Wines. Kids under 12 eat FREE! All specials available for eat in only. One free kids meal for every one adult meal ordered. No substitutes or swopping.

  • 27 Mar - 31 Aug
  • Friday only: 17:00 - 20:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 27 Mar 2026

Freshly Shucked Oysters

Freshly shucked Oysters, available all day, every day at R16.50 each! Home of the Finest Oysters in Cape Town. T&Cs Apply - Eat In Only. Not available for Take-away. Subject to Stock Availability.

  • 6 Jul - 30 Sep
  • Available 24/7
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 5 Jul 2026

Reviews (555)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.3
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Nick B. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 19 Jul 26
    A hidden gem In about Bay harbour. Food and service was exceptional 👌😊

  • Flavio Dined: 2 days ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • DESIREE L. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Tom Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Jul 26
    Always good food, friendly service & the best views Of the harbour & boats

  • Wendy Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Jul 26
    Loved the vibe with Tanglewood playing!

  • Mario P. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 12 Jul 26
    Best seafood in CPT, no doubt. Great Job

  • Eldette Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Anita Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 06 Jul 26
    I will always love the Look Out. We had my late husband's memorial service on the deck and every time I am feeling down, especially on Sundays, I go to my happy place to lift me up with the amazing music.Tanglewood is the best ❤️

  • Paul Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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