A True Treasure Trove

Shells by the thousand, captain’s caps, T-shirts, beach gear, hand-made gifts, fashion jewellery and sea-art curios are on sale; plus whacky Republic of Hout Bay passports with a boatload of special offers. Most items are themed to the Wharf’s harbourside ambience, including flotsam and jetsam from local trawlers and lobster boats, and are memorable mementos of a wonderful place.

Curios and gifts

Shop for curios, gifts and keepsakes to remember your day at Mariner’s Wharf

Republic of Hout Bay Passport

Get your passport here and become a citizen of the iconic Republic of Hout Bay!

Maritime gifts

Shells and countless maritime-themed bits and pieces for sale!

What people are saying

Testimonials

Always a winner for the best seafood in Cape Town!

Dries

Fish and chips delish! There is a queue but it moves fast. They have sauvignon blanc, Hunters Cider, live music, lively scenery. Expensive curio shops but lovely trinkets. Lovely walk down the quay

Leo

Fantastic shops with lots of gifts, treats, snacks and delicacies!

Plakkies

There are many places in Cape Town, who make an awesome Fish & Chips parcel, but Mariner's Wharf makes the best Calamari & Chips. The taste and quality have been consistent, over my lifetime of coming here.

Lorenzo

Food was divine. We bought the family meal which came packaged perfectly. More than enough for 4 people....maybe 5 or 6. Host was extremely friendly and informative. There was a long line but it went relatively quickly. Was full but managed to find seating. Overall was such a nice day and lunch with my family.

Ilhaam

The best cajun calamari in Cape Town. Wonderful venue and great staff. Always a wonderful welcome from them. We only have cajun calamari, just can't try anything else!

Jill

Best fish and chips ever. Fish batter beautifully crispy.

Marie

The best snoek and chips in the world. Best view in Houtbay. The best of Cape Town.

Kobus

You really feel like a tourist in your own town, when you have some sea food at Mariner's Wharf. Old school soul food.

Frederick

Best seafood ever.

Henry

Amazing food! Couldn't risk the food getting cold, so we stopped at a viewing point and enjoyed in the car!

Tejas

Wow!! The seafood platter was amazing!! The sea, sand, seagulls completed the meal!! LOVE on a plate!! Thank you! You cannot visit Cape Town and not have a meal here.

Cheryl

Authentic Fish & Chips so fresh off the trawlers! No better place to eat it than right on the wharf in the sun and cool sea breeze with seals barking and waves splashing...

Wonderful fish, tastes delicious

Enver Halim

The hake was so crispy and fresh!! The calamari was the best I've actually had.

Joside

Best fish in Cape Town! The prices are affordable and the quality is exceptional. Perfect place to take the family for fish extravaganza.

Valentine

The best fish and chips in Cape Town. Crunchy battered fish fresh off the boat 😉. Very well organised for COVID with fast friendly service.

Lindy

Very unique experience. The smell and the sound of the sea right next to you. Staff makes you feel welcome. Will definitely visit again.

Minette

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