Dunes Beach Restaurant

1 Beach Cres, Cape Town 7806
$$ Contemporary

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: 1 Beach Cres, Cape Town 7806
  • Cuisine: Contemporary |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Car Park |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 0217901876
  • Features: Outdoor Seating, Free Wi-Fi, Big Screen TV,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Meet for a Drink,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Inside 9:00 - 22:00
Balcony 9:00 - 22:00
Play Area 9:00 - 22:00
Terrace 9:00 - 22:00
Tuesday
Balcony 9:00 - 22:00
Inside 9:00 - 22:00
Play Area 9:00 - 22:00
Terrace 9:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
Balcony 9:00 - 22:00
Inside 9:00 - 22:00
Terrace 9:00 - 22:00
Play Area 9:00 - 22:00
Thursday
Balcony 9:00 - 22:00
Inside 9:00 - 22:00
Play Area 9:00 - 22:00
Terrace 9:00 - 22:00
Friday
Balcony 9:00 - 22:00
Inside 9:00 - 22:00
Play Area 9:00 - 22:00
Terrace 9:00 - 22:00
Saturday
Balcony 9:00 - 22:00
Inside 9:00 - 22:00
Play Area 9:00 - 22:00
Terrace 9:00 - 22:00
Sunday
Balcony 9:00 - 22:00
Inside 9:00 - 22:00
Play Area 9:00 - 22:00
Terrace 9:00 - 22:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.61 out of 5 stars based on 900 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 22, 2024
Jerry B.
Always superb, see you again soon!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 10, 2024
Johannes d.
awesome place!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 26, 2024
Michael T.
Love this beach restaurant!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 20, 2024
Cathryn M.
Monica was fabulous! Thank you for being accommodating with us changings tables to get us out of the wind ☺️

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 04, 2024
Gerhard K.
Good fish, good view and friendly staff!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 25, 2024
thomas d.
Always amazing that Dunes is performing very well even if all tables are stuffed. Food is always very good and you will hardly face a disappointment. Nice management & nice staff!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 18, 2024
christopher h.
Set on the beach with a fantastic view, it's the ideal place for informal dining. Take the family, there is something for everybody.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 1/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 05, 2024
Bob I.
Always so Great to come to Dunes restaurant...this was our 3rd visit in 4 days! Keep coming back...amazing experience!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 31, 2023
Heidi L.
It never feels like a visit to Hout Bay without an afternoon at Dunes, we love it! Great food and drink, lovely people and a fabulous view, we always look forward to it.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 30, 2023
Sven G.
We love it!! Nice Location, nice food and friendly Service

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 0/10
Value: 1/10
Dec 29, 2023
Riaan W.
Fantastic food, excellent service!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 28, 2023
Joyce m.
I ordered a pulled lamb burgher ,it was severely burnt.Overall i will come again and just order something different

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 28, 2023
Thomas K.
The Prawn-Curry was top, as well as Sercice!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 15, 2023
Michele D.
Great food. Humphrey was the best waiter. Thanks do a great experience

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 18, 2023
Sue E.
Excellent we visit Dunes every time we come to SA and it is always good a lovely setting on the beach

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 04, 2023
Faith K.
We ordered oysters and a glass of wine and sat in the sun and enjoyed them. It was wonderful.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 19, 2023
Swantje G.
Thanks

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 05, 2023
David C.
Loved our visit. Had reservation and were given lovely table on terrace. Shared the fishcakes which were super - could taste the smoked snoek. Both had the Kingklip - Superb. Couldn't fault it. Loved the potatoes and beans. Overseas visitors and will be back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 25, 2023
Ulla G.
It is with pride that we suggest the Dunes as our favorite restaurant. Always on top. Bernard is the most fantastic host and the entire experience is a 10!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 20, 2023
Karen M.
Very enjoyable meal. Despite being very busy the staff were polite and prompt.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 12, 2023
Lungile S.
Beautiful restaurant just by the beach, beautiful aesthetic and the food was amazing. We definitely coming back again next time we in Hout Bay

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 31, 2023
Astrid R.
Wonderful holiday ambience, particularly with family and children

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 01, 2023
Carel V.
Dunes has become a must visit whenever we are in or around CT. We love just about everything, each time around. What you have is a true gem - keep up all your efforts ;)

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 19, 2022
Tracey H.
Beautiful setting and great food.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 17, 2022
Michael R.
Great experience. Will be back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 17, 2022
Kerry Leigh - Separate table for kids C.
Dunes is an old favourite of ours. It was great to be back :)

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 19, 2022
Amanda D.
It was very nice. I ordered the prawns and it was delicious. The view is also great.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 1/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 10, 2022
Douglas C.
Best fish and chips in the Cape Town area. Friendly staff. Perfect place for a relaxed beachside sojourn.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 02, 2022
Theo G.
Thank you for making our 18th Anniversary extra special. We enjoyed the food and view of the Ocean while sharing our meals & drinks. Will definitely be back soon Regards Theo

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 27, 2022
Marie K.
Perfect place for nice food and relaxed atmosphere. Willcomme back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 11, 2022
Elmarie M.
What a lovely setting ‐ lunch with a view!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 03, 2022
Zandi M.
Dunes beach restaurant is the best. The food was really nice, the view was everything. I'll definitely come again. The waiters are so kind they make sure you are fine and comfortable.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 20, 2022
Lana L.
Excellent all round.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 13, 2022
Susan W.
We always enjoy our meal and service at the Dunnes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 27, 2022
Lindy D.
Sand needs toys!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Apr 22, 2022
Roy R.
Fantastic setting and great food

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 07, 2022
Sue M.
Family visiting from UK and everything was perfect

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 09, 2022
Tim C.
Great place. We're big fans. Service friendly & efficient. 2 requests: Your staff used to wear name badges but no more. Could you re-introduce? Also, it would be a great gesture if our pooches were welcomed with a bowl of water. Well done!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 5/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 02, 2022
Thukela M.
The whole vibe was amazing , eating your delicious food with a beautiful beach .

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 22, 2022
Charmaine v.
Always a good experience. Can always recommend Dunes!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 17, 2022
Michael C.
We enjoyed it very much. Thank you for everything

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Jan 28, 2022
Mathias L.
The food was fresh (salat) and delicious. Some more palms would be better for ambience, as it was before. Service could pay a little more attention. But all in all it‘s a super restaurant. Top and uncompicated location. Since years it‘s super for young and old. Everybody shall be satisfied.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 27, 2021
Lizette P.
Awesome place, awesome food. Will be there again next year.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 26, 2021
Hennie B.
Very impressed and will be back. Wine list is a bit to expensive

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 25, 2021
Willmore P.
Lekker food lekke view

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 06, 2021
Jessica d.
Will definitely return. Thank you.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 11, 2021
Astrid R.
Great venue for families with children and wonderful location with good food!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 3/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Sep 27, 2021
Sonja W.
I was there early and had breakfast instead of lunch. However I ordered steak as a kind of a "brunch". It was dry and so were the chips. Did not enjoy the sauce that was on there. Asked for HP sauce and it was empty. Then they brought me other sauces like Platjang, etc. which was fine. But would not order steak again. The other day I had Pizza at hour place which was fantastic. Will stick to that!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 11, 2021
Wanita W.
Just a great place to be if you have kids and a picture perfect view

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 21, 2021
NUR M.
Very accomadating. We had a wonderful Father's day breakfast..thanks

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 05, 2021
Anita M.
Very friendly staff and super service

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 20, 2021
Simone E.
Awesome views, great service, good portions.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 26, 2021
Bettina B.
It is still one of my favorite place - not fancy always easy going - amazing view - the food has always been fabulous and a brilliant kind service

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Feb 28, 2024
Marcus D.
Fantastic place, will definitely visit again

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 05, 2024
Helmut Andreas L.
All was excellent

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 01, 2023
Manuela L.
Relaxed atmosphere, good food

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 3/10
Value: 9/10
Apr 18, 2023
Renee L.
Great food, wonderful setting near the beach.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 25, 2023
Irene M.
We had a wonderful time at your restaurant. So disappointed in that you charge R90 for corkage . This is outrageous esp as it is not a fine dining establishment and more of a beach restaurant. With the result we mainly stuck to drinking water - your loss.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 28, 2022
Luc M.
One of our favourite places, for the ambiance. No fine dining of course but good food!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 28, 2022
Tammy A.
All round great experience. Sitting at a table for 2 was a bit cramped. Booked especially to get a great spot.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 11, 2022
Svenja S.
Perfect evening - kind stuff - nice food Uncomplicated

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 22, 2022
Mathias L.
Due to all circumstances (Loadshadding) it is still top. Arno is doing a top job. Regards Mathias

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Oct 12, 2022
David Garth K.
A most pleasant lunch amongst friends. What was good was not there was no load music to drown conversation. When will restaurants realise people don't go out to listen to other people's music

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Mar 14, 2022
Clinton P.
Great setting, great service. Food was good. Quite expensive though for what you got. But overall a very enjoyable morning out.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 28, 2021
Patrick E.
Christmas Day so seemed to be short staffed.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 27, 2021
Laura C.
We had a great Christmas eve dinner. We felt a bit rushed initially when we were told the kitchen was closing at 8pm although my reservation was for 8pm. However, our waiter assured us we would still receive the full attention of the chef and we did. It turned out to be a good family supper.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Oct 27, 2021
Michael P.
Beautiful place. Great vibe. Delicious food. Thoroughly enjoyed my experience with my fiancée.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 01, 2024
Jan C.
Good food, friendly service.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Jan 20, 2024
Dave R.
Restaurant is lovely. We have been here many times. The only drawback was the on line booking service didn’t do their job as there was no booking in our name when we arrived. Rubbish system

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 6/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 14, 2024
Wendy S.
To make sure when people have booked that they get the correct table. Also I mentioned it was a twin birthday in booking app but there was no acknowledgement of that. Otherwise venue,food was amazing.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 6/10
Jan 04, 2024
Shaun C.
We had a good time at Dunes. The restaurant was busy which did delay the kitchen a slight bit but it was an acceptable wait. Best to book a table in advance to avoid a long wait to get a table.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Nov 13, 2023
Otto from C.
We have been coming to the restaurant ourselves for years and also send a lot of our guesthouse guests. Usually we are very satisfied, but this time only with restrictions! There was a lot to criticize, especially about the fish platters for two people: After a long wait it came to the table almost completely cold. The yellowtail was over-baked, the prawns were still half raw and the mussels were ice cold. After complaining, we were brought mussels that were more than half empty, meaning they only consisted of shells. Instead of the requested king clip, we had dry yellowtail again. And all for the high price of R535.00. Very disappointing!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 16, 2023
Reinhard B.
Reservation, food, service were all very good. We had to change the table, which was done immediately and satisfactory.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Oct 11, 2022
Peter B.
There were moments when we felt that service to our table was being neglected, most especially when tables arrived after us got their food delivered before us. Never the less service was always with a smile. Kid loved the playground.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 6/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 1/10
May 18, 2022
Grant I.
Excellent food , service a bit slow and chaotic. Stunning setting .

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Mar 02, 2022
Volker D.
To full on Sunday afternoon 18 pm

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 6/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Dec 20, 2021
Johan B.
Follow up between courses was a bit slow.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 25, 2021
Lionel S.
Excellent food.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 9/10
Sep 16, 2021
Riyadh F.
It being my first time here I had a pleasant experience. Really enjoyed the beer battered fish and chips and the starter portion of your asian style pork ribs. The portion was fairly generous I'd say and could easily be shared between two people which is nice. Overall I had a very pleasant experience, the staff was attentive, the food was really nice and I personally do think for what I paid it was value for money. Keep it up and thank you for the good experience.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 6/10
Feb 21, 2024
Rick D.
Two had sirloin steak, one was great and the proper size, the other was tough, small and definitely not 200g. I had fish and chips (R140) - I assumed and still do, that they confused it with a kiddies portion! The smallest hake I have ever had - and we have seen many hakes as we will in Hout Bay. And are regulars to Dunes, so not sure how they could have even served it. Two had calamari - both were satisfied with it. Stan our server was on the ball on the day.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 6/10
Ambience: 4/10
Value: 8/10
Jan 08, 2024
Sue W.
We enjoyed the experience but we were disappointed to be seated inside after booking balcony. There was no view of the sea, although the restaurant is right on the beach at Hour Bay. The waiter was pleasant but there was a mistake with 1 of the orders.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 5/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Jan 04, 2024
Jennifer C.
it was extremely busy so to be fair shouldn't complain but waiter was very slow with drinks .

Overall: 7/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 6/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Jan 01, 2024
Jan-Kees N.
Not all menu available, service takes long to order and to receive f&b

Overall: 7/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Sep 30, 2023
Euodia R.
Service was slow. Would be nice to have light in the dark to see what you’re eating. Food was good

Overall: 7/10
Food: 3/10
Service: 3/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Jan 05, 2023
Stefan T.
We have been regular visitors to Dunes during our vacations in Cape Town for ages. We have been there this week after three years. The atmosphere and the views during sunset are still amazing, but quality of food and service are not on the same level anymore.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 4/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 5/10
Value: 4/10
Dec 27, 2021
Donna J.
It is my fifth visit over a period of 7 years. So really something I was looking forward to. I love the whole beach vibe but sat indoors (didn’t pack something warm

Overall: 7/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Dec 05, 2021
Kerstin K.
Nice Sushi Upstairs and downstairs a bit scruffy Floors not clean A loud Family Restaurant Nice view good food

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 6/10
Feb 10, 2021
Priya R.
Lovely lunch out - beautiful setting.