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Live Bait Kalk Bay

Seafood South African
157 Main Rd, Kalk Bay, Cape Town, 7990, South Africa
(2238 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 (2238)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.3
Value 4.2
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.6
  • Tim L. Dined: 3 days ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 19 Dec 24 (Guest left no comment)

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Thu 19 Dec 24:
    Good day Tim, 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

  • Ross C. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 18 Dec 24
    Coming from the uk we were blown away by the value as seafood generally is so expensive in England. Superb value, delicious food, great service.

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Wed 18 Dec 24:
    Good day Ross, 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

  • Mandy F. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Dec 24
    Delicious meal in a stunning setting.

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Tue 17 Dec 24:
    Good day Mandy, 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

  • Colleen D. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 14 Dec 24
    Excellent food. Excellent service. Great views. I usually order two starters instead of one main. Their prawns, mussels and calamari are all delicious and the salad is just like the Greeks serve it. No lettuce and plenty of feta.

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Tue 17 Dec 24:
    Good day Colleen, 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

  • Glynis H. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 12 Dec 24
    Fab!

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Fri 13 Dec 24:
    Good day Glynis, 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

  • Thomas C. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 11 Dec 24
    An extremely pleasurable and delicious lunch at Live Bait. One of our favorites for its dependability and that setting.

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Wed 11 Dec 24:
    Good day Thomas, 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

  • Candice N. Dined: 1 week ago
    1.3
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 11 Dec 24
    We have been coming here for years as a tradition to celebrate an anniversary. Sadly Live Bait has deteriorated dramatically in terms of food quality, service and just general management. We will not be returning. It’s truly sad as it use to be such a gem.

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Wed 11 Dec 24:
    Good day Candice , 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

  • Susan B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 10 Dec 24 (Guest left no comment)

    Live Bait Kalk Bay responded on Wed 11 Dec 24:
    Good day Susan, 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

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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