The Lookout Deck, Hout Bay Harbour: Restaurant Review

The Lookout Deck
Hout Bay Harbour

Category: Casual
Open for: Weekend Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Under review: Lunch
SA Blog recommends? It’s Perfectly Decent Fare

Snippet
The Lookout Deck has an appropriate name – there is plenty to watch in the busy harbor, from fisherman bringing in their catch, to playful seals, to entertaining “coon” troupes. It is also host to a number of birds, so “look out” if they’re flocking around you.

(See full review below.)

Price range: Medium
Fare: Fish and chips with more upscale seafood options
This meal cost: 80 per person
Including tip? Yes
Including wine? No
Food score (out of 10): 6
Service score (out of 10): 5
Reservations? No
Corkage? N/A

Booking Information
Tel. No.: +27 (0) 21 790 0900, Fax. No.: +27 (0) 21 790 0922
Email: lookoutdeck@telkomsa.net
Website: None
Also Reviewed In: Rossouw’s Restaurants

Review
The Lookout Deck has an appropriate name – there is plenty to watch in the busy harbor, from fisherman bringing in their catch, to playful seals, to entertaining “coon” troupes.

It is also host to a number of birds, so “look out” if they’re flocking around you.

My lunch consisted of the line fish of the day – cape salmon. The meat was a little tough for my tastes, and there were large dark areas I picked around.

I also tried the orange and chili calamari. It was an unusual dish – make sure you’re a huge fan of calamari before ordering a plate of it.

Service was relatively attentive.

The Lookout Deck is worth trying, albeit more for the atmosphere than the food.