Blowfish Restaurant

Restaurant · Japanese · Seafood4.1 (4,427 Google reviews)

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Main Menu

Lunch from 12PM; kitchen closes 10PM, last orders 9:30PM

Starters

  • Fresh OystersR30

    Coastal oysters served on crushed ice, with wine vinegar and Spanish salsa

    Likely shellfish

  • Chicken Livers Rogan JoshR85

    Chicken livers simmered in a fragrant Indian curry sauce, finished off with plain yoghurt, and served with a crispy poppadom

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Salmon CevicheR150

    Thinly sliced salmon, peppers and onion, cured in a citrus olive oil dressing

    Likely fish

  • Edamame BeansR95

    Steamed and salted, great as a starter or side

    VegetarianLikely soy

  • Calamari & Prawn SkewerR105

    Calamari tubes stuffed with prawn and mozzarella skewers, wrapped in bacon, served with skinny potato crisps

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Spicy Creamy Szechuan CalamariR95

    Crispy fried calamari strips laced in Japanese mayo infused with chilli bean paste

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Creamy Mussel PotR110

    West Coast mussels cooked with fresh herbs, cream, white wine and garlic, served with toasted homemade bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Panko PrawnR115

    Three queen prawns, coated in Japanese bread crumbs and fried, served with sweet chilli sauce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

Salads

  • Roast Vegetable Quinoa SaladR120

    Oven roasted vegetables on quinoa, tossed with chimichurri, pine nuts and rocket

    Likely nuts

  • Prawn & Avocado SaladR140

    Steamed prawns and sliced avocado on salad greens dressed with Japanese mayo and toasted sesame seeds

    Likely eggLikely sesameLikely shellfish

  • Spicy Seared Tuna SaladR145

    Served with avocado on salad greens with Japanese mayo and Teriyaki dressing

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely fish

  • Crab SaladR95

    Shredded crab sticks on crispy lettuce and cucumber, with Japanese mayo and topped with pickled ginger

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Greek SaladR110

    Tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives, onion and feta

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Wave Rider SaladR135

    Cajun spiced chicken, pineapple salsa and avocado on salad greens

Seafood

  • Hake & Calamari PlatterR195

    200g beer-battered hake and 125g calamari Baby Patagonica calamari tubes served with garlic aioli

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Seafood Platter For OneR300

    A generous platter for one – grilled hake and calamari, a portion of creamy mussels, two standard prawns and two queen prawns

    Likely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Seafood Platter For Two

    Double portions of grilled hake and calamari, creamy mussels, four standard prawns and four queen prawns

    Likely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Calamari 'n ChipsR160

    220g Baby Pataginica tubes, fried or grilled, served with chips and garlic aioli

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Apricot Korma Line FishR260

    Fresh line fish, simmered in a spiced apricot and coconut curry sauce, served with steamed rice

    Likely fish

  • Traditional Fish 'n ChipsR130

    Hake fillet in a beer-batter served with chips, rocket and garlic aioli

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Chicken & Prawn RisottoR175

    Chicken and prawns in a creamy risotto with peas, lemon zest and a hint of fresh mint

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Thai Green Prawn CurryR185

    Prawns sauteed with Asian vegetables and bamboo shoots in Thai green curry sauce, served with steamed rice

    Likely shellfish

  • Teriyaki Seared TunaR290

    250g sesame crusted tuna, seared and served with a Teriyaki sauce and wok-fried Asian vegetables

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely sesameLikely fish

Meat & Pasta

  • Beef Fillet 200gR240

    Seasoned with our homemade rub and grilled to your preference. Served with crisp waffle-cut sweet potato or chips

  • Beef Ribeye 300gR290

    Seasoned with our homemade rub and grilled to your preference. Served with crisp waffle-cut sweet potato or chips

  • Beef Rump 400gR250

    Seasoned with our homemade rub and grilled to your preference. Served with crisp waffle-cut sweet potato or chips

  • Pasta Frutti Di MareR185

    A variety of seafood in a creamy white wine sauce with hints of garlic and tomato, served on linguine pasta and dusted with gremolata

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Penne Recco Con PolloR145

    Chicken strips sauteed in a curry-infused tomato sauce with coriander and fresh cream on penne pasta

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Thai Green Chicken CurryR155

    Chicken sauteed with Asian vegetables and bamboo shoots in Thai green curry sauce, served with steamed rice

  • Wagyu BurgerR195

    200g Wagyu beef burger, served with sweet onion jam, chips and a sauce of your choice – three cheese, peppercorn or mushroom

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Traditional Sushi

  • Maki (4 Pieces)R50

    Your choice of salmon, prawn or tuna

    Likely fish

  • Avocado Maki (4 Pieces)R45

    Vegetarian

  • Cucumber Maki (4 Pieces)R30

    Vegetarian

  • Fashion Sandwich (6 Pieces)R70

    Your choice of tuna or prawn

    Likely fish

  • Salmon Fashion Sandwich (6 Pieces)R80

    Likely fish

  • California Roll (5 Pieces)R65

    Your choice of tuna or prawn

    Likely fish

  • Crab California Roll (5 Pieces)R60

    Likely shellfish

  • Salmon California Roll (5 Pieces)R75

    Likely fish

  • Mixed Veg California Roll (5 Pieces)R50

    Vegetarian

  • Salmon Hand RollR80

    Likely fish

  • Prawn Hand RollR70

    Likely shellfish

  • Tuna Hand RollR70

    Likely fish

  • Salmon Nigiri (2 Pieces)R55

    Likely fish

  • Tuna Nigiri (2 Pieces)R50

    Likely fish

  • Prawn Nigiri (2 Pieces)R50

    Likely shellfish

  • Salmon Sashimi (3 Pieces)R75

    Likely fish

  • Tuna Sashimi (3 Pieces)R60

    Likely fish

  • Salmon Roses (3 Pieces)R75

    Likely fish

  • Tuna Roses (3 Pieces)R68

    Likely fish

Sushi Platters

  • Rose Platter (8 Pieces)R180

    A bouquet of sushi roses: salmon, prawn, tuna and cucumber

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Sunset Platter (20 Pieces)

    An assortment of tuna and salmon California rolls, nigiri, sashimi and roses Sunset Platter

    Likely fish

  • Sunset Platter (40 Pieces)

    An assortment of tuna and salmon California rolls, nigiri, sashimi and roses Sunset Platter

    Likely fish

Signature Sushi

  • Grenades (3 Pieces)R95

    Three salmon roses — topped with spicy salmon and tempura crumbs, spicy mayo and eel sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Tempura Prawn Roll (5 Pieces)R95

    California roll filled with crispy fried prawn and avocado, topped with avocado, sweet chilli sauce, sweet sesame soy sauce and Japanese…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Seven Spice Prawn Inari (3 Pieces)R90

    Prawn and mayo set on sushi rice, wrapped in Inari

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Citrus Soy Marinated Sashimi (100g)R150

    Thinly sliced salmon sashimi in soya sauce and Ponzu dressing

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely fish

  • Bamboo Roll (4 Pieces)R88

    Salmon California roll wrapped in crunchy cucumber and topped with Japanese mayo

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Spicy Salmon Roll (5 Pieces)R95

    Salmon roll topped with chilli-seared salmon, and spicy mayo

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Spicy Tuna Roll (5 Pieces)R95

    Spicy tuna California roll, topped with chilli-seared tuna, drizzled with sweet sesame soy dressing, garnished with Peppadew and spring…

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely fish

  • Rainbow Roll (5 Pieces)R95

    Salmon and avocado California rolls wrapped in salmon and tuna, reloaded with sesame oil and eel sauce

    Likely glutenLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Mountain Top Nouveau (5 Pieces)R120

    A spicy tuna roll topped with panko fried prawn and spicy mayo

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Philadelphia Roll (5 Pieces)R90

    Smoked salmon and creamed cheese California roll, wrapped in smoked salmon

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Blowfish Roll (5 Pieces)R110

    Panko fried prawn roll topped with flame-seared Teriyaki salmon and spicy mayo

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

Poke Bowls

  • Mexican Corn BowlR135

    A hearty bowl of corn, grilled peppers, avocado, roast butternut and spicy black beans

    Vegetarian

  • Jussie's Stir-fry BowlR150

    Crispy fried prawns with flash fried vegetables in a sweet and sour sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • Tuna Poke BowlR170

    Marinated tuna, avocado and tomato served on sushi rice with an aromatic citrus dressing

    Likely fish

  • Salmon Poke BowlR180

    Salmon, edamame beans, pickled ginger, strawberries, cucumber and avocado, served on sushi rice with sweet chilli and caviar mayo

    Likely eggLikely soyLikely fish

Dessert

  • Ice Cream & Chocolate SauceR55

    A fan favourite - vanilla ice cream with rich chocolate sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Black Forest FondantR85

    Indulgent dark chocolate and cherry fondant, served with cherry infused cream

    Likely dairy

  • Sorbet TrioR70

    Seasonal sorbet drizzled with sparkling wine and basil infused syrup

  • Chocolate Ganache CheesecakeR85

    Home-baked, topped with chocolate ganache

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pumpkin Spice Crème BrûléeR80

    Infused with aromatic spices

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Belgian Rocky RoadR75

    Belgian chocolate ice cream with nuts, shortbread and marshmallows, topped with marshmallow sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • ChurrosR70

    Crispy fried churro sticks dusted with cinnamon sugar and a rich chocolate dipping sauce

    Likely gluten

Kids Menu

  • Cucumber Sushi DragonR75

    This fire-breathing cucumber California roll is great for little ones experimenting with sushi for the first time

  • Fish & ChipsR75

    Lightly battered or grilled, served with crispy french fries or creamy mash potatoes

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Macaroni & CheeseR75

    Penne pasta with cheddar cheese and cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Napolitana PastaR75

    Penne pasta tossed with our homemade Italian tomato sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Strips & ChipsR75

    Lightly battered or grilled, served with crispy french fries or creamy mash potatoes

    Likely gluten

  • Blowfish Fish FingersR75

    Homemade fish fingers served with hand-cut chips

    Likely fish

Specials

Thursday 1kg Prawns: Thursdays 12:00–22:00 (last orders 21:30). Seafood with a side of Chenin: daily 12:00–22:00 (last orders 21:30). Half Price Sushi: Wednesdays and Sundays 16:00–21:00 (last orders 21:00), Sushi Belt items only. Specials are sit-down (dine-in) only.
  • Oysters & SparkleR220

    Six West Coast oysters and two glasses of sparkling wine, a pairing as timeless as the ocean view

    Likely shellfish

  • TGIM Seafood PlatterR169

    Generous platter of fish of the day, calamari, mussels and prawns, served with crisp chips, savoury rice and garden vegetables

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Sushi & Wine PairingR250

    Discover a culinary experience where the freshness of the sea meets the elegance of the vine. Perfect for any occasion, a leisurely seaside…

    Likely fish

  • Half Price SushiR50

    50% off Sushi Belt items when dining in on Wednesdays and Sundays from 16:00 to 21:00 (excludes deliveries)

  • Thursday 1kg Prawns & Beurre BlancR199

    Savour a kilogram of tender prawns served with a velvety garlic beurre blanc and Mediterranean rice. Not for sharing. Doggie bags welcome.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Riebeek Cellars 5-Course Wine DinnerR650

    Amuse bouche: Salmon & Oyster Cone – fennel blini cone filled with smoked salmon mousse, topped with a marinated oyster and cucumber…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

The menu’s own key: V vegetarian

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

September Wine & Dine Set Menu

1 September 2026, 6:30pm arrival, limited seats
  • September Wine & Dine Set Menu (5 Courses)R650

    Amuse bouche: Salmon & Oyster Cone – fennel blini cone filled with smoked salmon mousse, topped with a marinated oyster and cucumber…

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address1 Marine Dr, Bloubergstrand, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Japanese · Seafood · Bar & brewery
Phone+27 21 556 5464
Websiteblowfishrestaurant.co.za
Google rating4.1 from 4,427 reviews
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from blowfishrestaurant.co.za
Hours
  • Monday7am–11pm
  • Tuesday7am–11pm
  • Wednesday7am–11pm
  • Thursday7am–11pm
  • Friday7am–11pm
  • Saturday7am–11pm
  • Sunday7am–11pm
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What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Blowfish Restaurant

Does Blowfish Restaurant have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Blowfish Restaurant coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Blowfish Restaurant open?

Monday: 7am–11pm. Tuesday: 7am–11pm. Wednesday: 7am–11pm. Thursday: 7am–11pm. Friday: 7am–11pm. Saturday: 7am–11pm. Sunday: 7am–11pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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