Live Bait

Restaurant · Seafood · Japanese

No dishes marked gluten free

43 dishesmenu read 5 Novlivebait.co.za

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Main menu

Starters

  • Oysters (Each)R38

    Likely shellfish

  • Live Bait SaladR166

    Rocket, crispy bacon, Bella Rosa tomatoes and fresh peas tossed in a wholegrain mustard and sherry vinaigrette with parmesan shavings…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Prawn CocktailR120

    Steamed prawns, avocado and spring onion, served with a Marie Rose sauce.

    Likely shellfish

  • Greek Village SaladR86

    Bella Rosa tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers and red onions tossed in a honey and mustard dressing. Served with black olives, caper berries…

    Likely dairy

  • Fish TartareR150

    Likely fish

  • Rock Shrimp TempuraR99

    Crispy fried prawns with spicy miso mayo.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Fresh West Coast Mussels (When Available)R96

    Steamed with white wine, thyme, garlic and basil, served with fresh ciabatta.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Deep Fried CalamariR124

    Flash fried calamari in a turmeric flour served with green mayonnaise, lemon wedges and fresh rocket.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Pan Fried Smoked Paprika CalamariR124

    Pan fried with garlic, chilli, black olives, Bella Rosa tomatoes, capers, lemon juice.

    Likely shellfish

  • Grilled PrawnsR180

    Tossed in olive oil with garlic, chilli and lemon zest.

    Likely shellfish

Sushi bar

  • California Rolls (8 pcs)R178
  • Salmon Roses (6 pcs)R190

    Likely fish

  • Rainbow RollsR225
  • Maki Rolls (6 pcs)R105
  • Tenaka (Handroll)R120
  • Sushi SaladR140
  • Sashimi (Each)R76

    Likely fish

  • Nigiri (Each)R56

    Likely fish

Mains

  • Fresh West Coast MusselsR160

    Steamed with white wine, thyme, garlic and basil and served with fresh ciabatta.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Pan Fried Smoked Paprika CalamariR252

    Pan fried with garlic, chilli, black olives, Bella Rosa tomatoes, capers and lemon juice. Served with a side of your choice.

    Likely shellfish

  • Chef's Choice Special BoardR254

    See daily specials board for our latest catches and serving suggestions.

  • Battered Fried HakeR226

    Served with basil mayo, fresh lemon and greens. Served with a side of your choice.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Grilled Prawns

    Tossed in olive oil with garlic, chilli and lemon zest. Served with a side of your choice.

    Likely shellfish

  • Seafood PastaR270

    Linguine with prawns, mussels, calamari, linefish, fresh rocket and parmesan, in a garlic and white wine sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Seafood Platter

    West Coast mussels, deep fried calamari, pan fried paprika calamari, grilled prawns and hake. Served with a side of your choice.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Tojo (15 pcs)

    4 Rainbow rolls, 3 maki (tuna or linefish), 4 salmon California rolls, 2 nigiri (tuna or linefish), 2 salmon nigiri. Served with a side of…

    Likely fish

  • Live Bait Platter (28 pcs)

    6 sashimi (tuna, salmon & linefish), 4 rainbow rolls (tuna or linefish), 6 maki, 4 California rolls (tuna or linefish), 2 prawn nigiri, 6…

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

Off the grill

  • Surf and TurfR252

    200g beef sirloin and prawns with Café de Paris butter, served with a side.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Sardines RatatouilleR115

    Braised red and yellow peppers, baby marrow in a rich tomato sauce with basil aioli.

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Sirloin 200gR195

    Served with your choice of side.

Sauces

  • Garlic Chardonnay SauceR30
  • Mozambican Peri-Peri SauceR35
  • Green MayoR28

    Likely egg

  • Tartar SauceR28

    Likely egg

Sides

  • ChipsR46
  • Summer RiceR25
  • Mediterranean Roasted VegR42

Desserts

  • Crème BrûléeR98

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Caramel & Vanilla Baked CheesecakeR115

    Served with vanilla ice cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Trio of SorbetR78

    Served on a pineapple carpaccio with chilli & lime salsa.

  • Dark Chocolate TartR125

    Soft, rich dark chocolate dessert, served with vanilla ice cream, caramel popcorn and chocolate brownie crumbs.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Kids menu

Guppies (Kiddies)

  • Kiddies Hake & ChipsR112

    Likely fish

  • Kiddies Calamari (Fried) & ChipsR154

    Likely shellfish

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Vegetarian dishes (18)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (4)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address, Western Cape
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Seafood · Japanese · African
Websitelivebait.co.za
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from livebait.co.za
Hours
  • Monday12pm–5pm, 6pm–10pm
  • Tuesday12pm–5pm, 6pm–10pm
  • Wednesday12pm–5pm, 6pm–10pm
  • Thursday12pm–5pm, 6pm–10pm
  • Friday12pm–5pm, 6pm–10pm
  • Saturday12pm–5pm, 6pm–10pm
  • Sunday12pm–5pm, 6pm–10pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

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 Live Bait

Does Live Bait have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Live Bait 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 Live Bait open?

Monday: 12pm–5pm, 6pm–10pm. Tuesday: 12pm–5pm, 6pm–10pm. Wednesday: 12pm–5pm, 6pm–10pm. Thursday: 12pm–5pm, 6pm–10pm. Friday: 12pm–5pm, 6pm–10pm. Saturday: 12pm–5pm, 6pm–10pm. Sunday: 12pm–5pm, 6pm–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Live Bait online?

Yes, through Book online: https://livebait.co.za/?utm_source=google_maps&utm_medium=website_button&utm_campaign=SP&utm_content=SP#reservation

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