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Cafe Orca

Address: 88 Beach Rd., Melkbosstrand
Phone: 021/553-4120

Price range: ¢-$$
Cuisine: Seafood
Location: Atlantic Coast

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5

Fodor's Review:

It may be laid-back and a trifle shabby, but this tiny eatery in a former fishing village enjoys views overlooking a stretch of pristine beach. There are salads, burgers, and toasted sandwiches on the menu, but the seafood combos and baskets—which combine fish with calamari, shrimp, mussels, or chicken—are the most popular items. At R175, the seafood platter is probably the best bargain of its kind. Service is friendly but can be slow.

Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Closed: No dinner Sun. and Tues.

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by jonjo032 from Cardiff, Wales on 9/27/07
Just along the beach from Melkbos Village is Cafe Orca. How it can be described as a little shabby is beyond me. This is without doubt the nicest, friendliest and most beautifully located restaurant i have even had the good fortune to visit. Whilst we were holidaying in Melkbos we ate there almost every day and if we didn't eat there we woiuld make sure that we popped in for a drink. The food was faultless. Perfectly cooked, of the highest quality and without doubt ludicrously low priced. the staff were all incredibly friendly and it will remain one of the enduring memories of my trip