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Live Bait Kalk Bay

Seafood South African
Kalk Bay Harbour Main Road Kalk Bay
(2328 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 (2328)

4.3 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.3
Value 4.1
Service 4.3
Ambience 4.5
  • Gaye D. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Mar 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Thu 27 Mar 25:
    Dear Gaye Davies, Thank you for visiting Live Bait Kalk Bay and for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our exquisite views overlooking False Bay, the fresh flavours of seafood, and the overall experience. It's great to know that our atmosphere and service met your expectations as well. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable experience by the sea! 🌊 Warm regards, 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio

  • Michael S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Mar 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Mon 24 Mar 25:
    Dear Michael, Thank you for visiting Live Bait and for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our fresh flavours of seafood, outstanding service, and the vibrant atmosphere we strive to create. It's fantastic to know that you found our view of False Bay and the colourful harbour so appealing. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable experience! Best regards, 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio🌊

  • Athol S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 22 Mar 25
    A great meal at an amazing venue

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Mon 24 Mar 25:
    Dear Athol, Thank you for visiting Live Bait and taking the time to share your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the amazing venue and had a great meal. Your compliments on our service and ambience truly brighten our day. 🌊 We strive to create a memorable experience for our guests, and your kind words reaffirm our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable seascape experience! Warm regards, 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio

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

    Reviewed on: Sat 15 Mar 25
    Absolutely amazing, the food, setting and staff were fabulous. Can't wait to go again.

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Mon 17 Mar 25:
    Dear Linda, Thank you for sharing your wonderful review of Live Bait! We're thrilled to hear that you found our food, setting, and staff to be fabulous. Your kind words about the atmosphere and overall experience mean a lot to us. We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable visit! Warm regards, 😊 Customer Care – Life and Brand Portfolio

  • Lizl H. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 11 Mar 25
    Booked table at the window. Communication and easy booking. Happy

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Wed 12 Mar 25:
    Dear Lizl Hobson, Thank you for visiting Live Bait and for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're pleased to hear that you found our booking process easy and that our service met your expectations. Your feedback on our food and ambience is valuable, and we encourage you to visit us again for another delightful experience by the sea. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards,

  • LUCINDA W. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 08 Mar 25
    The vegetables were old and dry esp the beans and broccoli

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Mon 10 Mar 25:
    Dear Lucinda, Thank you for taking the time to visit Live Bait and share your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the ambience of our venue, but we are truly sorry to learn that the quality of the vegetables did not meet your expectations. Your comments regarding our service have been noted, and we are committed to improving in this area. Thank you kindly for taking the time to give us a 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

  • Eugene W. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 08 Mar 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Mon 10 Mar 25:
    Dear Eugene, Thank you very much for choosing to dine with us and for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the fresh flavours of seafood and appreciated the exquisite views overlooking False Bay. It's also heartening to know that our service and ambience contributed to your experience. Your feedback is greatly valued, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable seascape experience!

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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