Harbour House Kalk Bay

Harbour House Kalk Bay is a seafood restaurant built over the harbour wall at Kalk Bay Harbour on Main Road in Kalk Bay, on the False Bay coast of Cape Town, South Africa. The building sits directly above the water, so waves break beneath the windows at high tide, and the setting makes it one of the most scenic seafood dining rooms on the Cape Peninsula's southern shore.

The menu centres on seafood, with linefish, calamari and crayfish in season the dishes most often associated with the kitchen. Linefish is typically the catch of the day, landed by the Kalk Bay fleet that docks a few metres away. Prices are mid to upper range, at roughly R350 to R700 per person, and a South African wine list with a number of crisp whites suits the menu. Lunch is a popular time for long, relaxed meals.

The dining room is elegant, seaside and romantic, with large windows and a terrace facing the bay. Whale watching is possible from the tables in season, usually from roughly June to November, when southern right whales come close to shore. The atmosphere is calm and polished, with a moderate noise level, and suits couples, families and celebrations.

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are recommended, and window tables book out well ahead, particularly on weekends and in holiday periods. Kalk Bay is on the train line from central Cape Town and roughly 30 minutes by car, and the village's antique shops, galleries and harbour can fill an afternoon before or after the meal. Parking near the harbour is limited, so visitors should allow extra time.