The Lookout Hout Bay

Restaurant · Pizza · Japanese4.3 (3,655 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free12 can be made gluten free on request

70 dishesmenu read 9 Novlookouthoutbay.co.za

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Oysters

  • OystersR16.50

    Home of the finest oysters in Cape Town. T&Cs apply, eat in only, subject to availability.

    Likely shellfish

Classic Sushi

  • SashimiR45

    Salmon or tuna. Or 6 slices.

    Likely fish

  • Nigiri (2 Pieces)R75

    Salmon, tuna or prawn.

    Likely fish

  • California Rolls (8 Pieces)R135

    Salmon, tuna, prawn or vegetarian.

    Vegetarian optionLikely fish

  • Maki Rolls (6 Pieces)R85

    Salmon, tuna, prawn or vegetarian.

    Vegetarian option

  • Classic Roses (3 Pieces)R110

    Salmon or tuna.

    Likely fish

Signature Sushi

  • Torched Salmon Roll (8 Pieces)R175

    Flame-torched salmon, avocado, spicy mayo, sweet soy/ chilli and crispy onions.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely fish

  • Prawn Tiger Roll (8 Pieces)R145

    Prawn roll wrapped with prawns and avo, topped with sesame seeds, caviar and wasabi mayo.

    Likely eggLikely sesameLikely shellfish

  • Red Dragon Roll (8 Pieces)R155

    Spicy tuna California roll wrapped with spicy tuna and avo, topped with sesame seeds and a sweet soy sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Salmon Bombs (4 Pieces)R150

    Tempura battered salmon and avo bites, with sriracha cream cheese, drizzled with spicy dynamite sauce, sweet soy sauce and chopped spring…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely soyLikely fish

  • Hout Bay Temaki Trio (3 Hand Rolls)R195

    Crispy prawn and avocado with sweet chilli; salmon and avocado with ponzu; spicy tuna and cucumber with spicy mayo.

    Likely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Lookout Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna (8 Pieces)R155

    Crispy sushi rice, spicy tuna, sesame seeds, sriracha mayo, sweet soy, spring onion and crispy onion.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Dynamite Prawn Roll (8 Pieces)R150

    Tempura prawn, avo and cucumber roll, topped with red caviar and a sriracha mayo.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Ultimate Rainbow Roll (8 Pieces)R165

    Salmon and tuna roll, wrapped with salmon, tuna and avo, topped with mayo, caviar and sesame seeds.

    Likely eggLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Tempura Salmon Roll (8 Pieces)R150

    Salmon California roll, deep fried in a tempura batter, topped with mayo, caviar, sesame seeds and a sweet chilli sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Rock Shrimp Roll (8 Pieces)R170

    Salmon roll topped with tempura prawns, spring onion and a citrus mayo.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

Sushi Platters

  • Tempura 4x4 Platter (16 Pieces)

    4pc Rock Shrimp Roll, 4pc Tempura Salmon Roll, 4pc Tuna Crunch Roll, 4pc Dynamite Roll.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Salmon Classic Platter (16 Pieces)

    3pc Salmon Sashimi, 4pc Salmon California Roll, 6pc Salmon Maki, 3pc Salmon Nigiri.

    Likely fish

  • The Lookout Platter (16 Pieces)

    2pc Tuna Sashimi, 2pc Salmon Sashimi, 3pc Tuna Nigiri, 3pc Salmon Nigiri, 6pc Veg Maki.

    Likely fish

Starters

  • Focaccia BreadR75

    Thin crusted focaccia style pizza bread, baked in our wood-fired pizza oven: freshly chopped garlic, fresh herbs and olive oil (75)…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Prawn & Chorizo CocktailR135

    Smokey twist on the classic prawn cocktail with spicy prawns, smoked paprika chorizo and a tangy dressing.

    Likely shellfish

  • Calamari / SquidR125

    Starter portion of tender flash fried calamari rings, or pan-fried Patagonian squid tubes and tentacles.

    Likely shellfish

  • Crispy Prawn BaoR155

    Crispy prawns, Asian slaw, spicy mayo, pickled cucumber, sesame and spring onion, in soft pillowy bao buns.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesameLikely shellfish

  • West Coast MusselsR130

    Starter portion of freshly steamed local black mussels, with a creamy white wine and garlic sauce.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

Salads

  • Greek SaladR80

    Creamy feta, calamata type olives, salad onions, cherry tomatoes with crispy salad greens and house dressing.

    Likely dairy

  • Smashed Cucumber Salad with Crispy ChickenR155

    Smashed cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, sesame, with an Asian dressing and crispy chicken.

    Likely sesame

  • Avo, Apple and Coriander SaladR140

    Crunchy apple, fresh cucumber, crispy little gem leaves and creamy avocado, dressed in a coriander and lime mayonnaise.

    Likely egg

  • Squid and Chorizo SaladR165

    Pan-fried Patagonian squid tubes and tentacles, with chorizo, salad onions, cherry tomatoes, crispy salad greens and house dressing.

    Likely shellfish

Additional Sides

  • Additional SidesR48

    House slaw / veg of the day, traditional fries / savoury rice, crispy onions.

Freshly Caught

  • Line Fish Fillet

    Fresh catch of the day. Mediterranean puttanesca sauce (add 35).

    Likely fish

  • Kingklip Fillet

    An extremely tasty local fish with firm white meat.

    Likely fish

  • Local Fresh Hake FilletR170

    Fillet of freshly caught local hake, fried in a golden batter or lightly seasoned and grilled. Standard cut – Classic 'Fish & Chips'…

    Likely fish

Coastal Treasures

  • Local Black Shell MusselsR225

    Steamed fresh local black shell mussels in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce. Can also be prepared 'Au Natural'.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Pan-Fried Prawns (350grm)

    Pan-fried succulent prawns – 'The Lookouts Favourite' with lemon herb butter. Peri-peri style with a punchy tomato peri-peri sauce (add 35).

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Seafood CioppinoR280

    Our take on a hearty tomato based seafood stew, with fresh fish goujons, mussels, prawns and calamari.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Tempura Kingklip TortillasR215

    Tempura kingklip goujons, avocado, zesty chipotle lime sauce, Asian slaw, with soft tortillas.

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Tuna TatakiR295

    Sliced, sesame seeded, seared tuna with avocado, cucumber, pickled red onion and a ponzu sauce.

    Likely sesameLikely fish

Lookout Calamari

  • Fried CalamariR215

    Calamari rings lightly dusted in seasoned flour and flash-fried, served with tartare sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Patagonian SquidR270

    Pan-fried Patagonian squid tubes and tentacles with lemon herb butter or Cajun style.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

The Deck Combos

  • Fish & Calamari ComboR295

    Deep-fried tail piece of fresh hake with tender flash-fried calamari rings.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Calamari & Prawns Combo

    Tender flash-fried calamari rings with ½ dozen pan-fried succulent prawns.

    Likely shellfish

  • Pork Ribs & Calamari Combo

    Half portion of tender BBQ pork ribs with tender flash-fried calamari rings.

    Likely shellfish

Seafood Platters

  • Hout Bay Seafood Platter

    Fried hake tail, calamari rings and creamy black mussels. Upsize: extra standard cut hake portion (add 105).

    Likely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Chapman's Seafood Platter

    Fried hake fillet, calamari rings, creamy black mussels and ½ dozen succulent prawns. Upsize: extra premium cut hake portion (add 145).

    Likely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Sentinel Seafood Platter

    Grilled line fish fillet, Cajun squid, calamari rings, creamy mussels and ½ dozen prawns. Upsize: extra portion line fish fillet (add 265).

    Likely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Llandudno Seafood Platter

    Seared tuna steak, grilled kingklip, Cajun squid, steamed mussels and a dozen prawns. Upsize: extra portion tuna steak or kingklip (add…

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

Meat & Poultry

  • BBQ Pork Spare RibsR245

    Tender pork ribs, flame-grilled with our house basting sauce. 400grm: 245 / 800grm: 360.

  • Butter ChickenR235

    Chicken fillet cooked in our house sauce of butter, spices, tomato, ginger and garlic, garnished with fresh coriander.

    Likely dairy

  • Pepper Fillet Madagascar

    Fillet of beef tenderloin, flame-grilled to order, with a creamy Madagascan pepper sauce.

    Likely dairy

Burgers (all served on a toasted sesame seed bun, with lettu

  • The Deck BBQ Beef BurgerR160

    House made ground beef burger patty, flame-grilled to order, with our house basting sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Cajun Chicken BurgerR145

    Flame-grilled chicken breast fillet, dusted with Cajun spice, with creamy ranch dressing.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

  • DDB (Deluxe Deck Burger)R185

    Choose from either beef patty or chicken breast fillet, flame grilled to order, with streaky bacon, melted cheese and onion jam.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

  • Naked Leaf BurgerR155

    Flame-grilled mushroom and lentil burger patty, with sriracha mayo and onion jam.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesame

Wood-Fired Pizzas (gluten free bases available, add 45)

  • Sea BreezeR160

    Bacon, feta and caramelized onions.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Harbour MasterR175

    A selection of fresh seafood: tuna and/or line fish, mussels, calamari and prawn meat.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Ahoy MateyR145

    Tikka chicken masala, topped with red onion, yoghurt and coriander.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • ClubhouseR170

    Bacon, chicken breast, red onion and sliced tomato.

    Can be made free of gluten

  • BarefootR115

    Mozzarella, tomato and fresh herbs (Margherita).

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • BussolaR145

    Anchovies, olives, capers and cherry tomatoes.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • GenoaR160

    Salami, red pepper, fresh chilli, rocket and hot chilli honey.

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Gamberi PizzaR170

    Prawns, cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic and lemon oil with rocket.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Whistle BuoyR150

    Feta, cherry tomatoes and basil pesto.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Spanish ArmadaR165

    Spicy chorizo sausage and Patagonian squid.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Land LoversR160

    BBQ sauce, pork ribs and mushrooms (no tomato base).

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Meat RailR175

    Meat eaters delight, bacon, salami and ham.

    Can be made free of gluten

Desserts

  • Choc Nut SundaeR95

    Vanilla soft serve sundae, with nib nuts and a decadent chocolate sauce.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Mango Coconut Panna CottaR75

    Creamy coconut and tropical mango, silky smooth panna cotta.

    Likely dairy

  • Chocolate BrownieR80

    Moist, gooey dark chocolate brownie with pecan nuts.

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Baked Lemon Cheese CakeR95

    Baked lemon cheese cake served with a mixed berry coulis.

    Likely dairy

  • Vanilla Pod Crème BrûléeR75

    Baked vanilla custard served cold with a caramelised sugar topping.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

What the menu saysALLERGEN WARNING: our kitchen handles fish, shellfish, gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, sesame and nuts. While care is taken, we cannot guarantee an allergen free meal.
  • ALLERGEN WARNING: our kitchen handles fish, shellfish, gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, sesame and nuts. While care is taken, we cannot guarantee an allergen free meal.

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address65 Harbour Rd, Hout Bay Harbour, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Pizza · Japanese · Seafood
Phone+27 21 790 0900
Websitelookouthoutbay.co.za
BookingOnline
Google rating4.3 from 3,655 reviews
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from lookouthoutbay.co.za
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday11am–8:30pm
  • Wednesday11am–8:30pm
  • Thursday11am–8:30pm
  • Friday11am–8:30pm
  • Saturday11am–8:30pm
  • Sunday11am–6:30pm
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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 The Lookout Hout Bay

Does The Lookout Hout Bay have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 12 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Lookout Hout Bay coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “ALLERGEN WARNING: our kitchen handles fish, shellfish, gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, sesame and nuts.”. 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.

What can be made gluten free at The Lookout Hout Bay?

Sea Breeze (GF base available (add 45)); Harbour Master (GF base available (add 45)); Ahoy Matey (GF base available (add 45)); Clubhouse (GF base available (add 45)); Barefoot (GF base available (add 45)); Bussola (GF base available (add 45)).

When is The Lookout Hout Bay open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 11am–8:30pm. Wednesday: 11am–8:30pm. Thursday: 11am–8:30pm. Friday: 11am–8:30pm. Saturday: 11am–8:30pm. Sunday: 11am–6:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Lookout Hout Bay online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/phij6Af0JD0?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=IRHsaqXyI-at5NoPrIOokAQ&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BBaviaanskloof%2BCape%2BTown%2BSouth%2BAfrica%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13224.104647777!2d18.3684!3d-34.0432!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i0!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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