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Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove

Bistro Contemporary Seafood South African
M43Q+J4 Fisherhaven, South Africa
(1076 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 (1076)

4.1 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.1
Value 3.7
Service 4.2
Ambience 4.3
  • Philile M. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 01 Apr 25
    The best!

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Tue 01 Apr 25:
    Dear Philile, Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're thrilled you had a great experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments at Benguela Cove! Best Regards, The Benguela Cove Team

  • Janine P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Mar 25
    Great lunch but every time we book James has a very strange attitude….. don’t forget to log the time of your reservation call and who you spoke to …cause he’ll quiz you

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Mon 24 Mar 25:
    Dear Janine, Thank you for your feedback, and we're glad to hear you enjoyed your lunch! We’re sorry to hear about your experience with James. We’ll look into this matter and ensure that all our guests feel welcomed and valued. Your comments are important to us, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon! Best Regards, The Benguela Cove Team

  • Louis v. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    2.3
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Mar 25
    The Octopus was like rubber and had to be sent back - deducted from the bill. Dessert was so frozen one could not cut it. Burger was good but very pricey. Overall, poor quality food and hopelessly overpriced for what you get.

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Tue 25 Mar 25:
    Dear Louis, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience. It’s disappointing that the octopus and dessert didn’t meet your expectations, and we understand how frustrating that must have been. We’ll be addressing these issues with our team to ensure better quality going forward. While we’re glad you enjoyed the burger, we’re sorry to hear that overall, the value didn’t align with your expectations. We appreciate your input and hope to have the opportunity to provide a better experience next time. Best Regards, The Benguela Cove Team

  • Marianne B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 18 Mar 25
    We had a fantastic lunch and the restaurant and winery should be visited when you are in Hermanus!

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Mon 24 Mar 25:
    Dear Marianne, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic lunch and enjoyed your time at our restaurant and winery. Hermanus is such a beautiful place, and we’re glad we could be part of your experience. We hope to welcome you back on your next visit! Best Regards, The Benguela Cove Team

  • Matt G. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.3
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 18 Mar 25
    The scene and setting was amazing, along with the friendly and professional service, however for the money we paid we did not think the food included in the picnic was very good nor was it good value for money. The main issue was that the bread was a day old and slightly stale, the chicken was also very dry, seemed like it was yesterdays batch.

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Mon 24 Mar 25:
    Dear Matt, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re so glad you enjoyed the setting and service, but we’re sorry to hear that the food didn’t meet your expectations. The quality of our food is something we take very seriously, and we’ll definitely address the concerns you raised about the bread and chicken. Your feedback is really helpful, and we’ll make sure to improve these aspects for future picnics. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience next time! Best Regards, The Benguela Cove Team

  • Barry C. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 13 Mar 25 (Guest left no comment)

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Mon 24 Mar 25:
    Dear Barry, Thank you so much for the amazing rating across all categories! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic visit! Best Regards, The Benguela Cove Team

  • Susan M. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 13 Mar 25
    Food was attractively presented. The fish was slightly over cooked therefore dry. The steak was also cooked medium instead of medium rare. We told the manager who said thank you, she would tell the chef but of course the steak did not change. A stunning venue.

    Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove responded on Mon 24 Mar 25:
    Dear Susan, Thank you for your feedback, and we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the presentation and the venue! We're sorry to hear about the issues with the fish and steak not being cooked to your liking. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we’ll be sure to address this with the kitchen team to ensure better consistency in the future. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a better dining experience next time! Best Regards, The Benguela Cove Team

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  • Monday 12h00 - 16h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 16h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 16h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 16h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 16h00
  • Saturday 09h30 - 17h00
  • Sunday 09h30 - 17h00