Houtbay dinning

The drive to Houtbay definitely get's you ready for what you are about to experience. We took the drive past Kirstenbosch Gardens, old stately homes and through the trees to come to the little town of Houtbay, it is so chilled and peaceful moving through the canopy of trees on route to your destination.

There is a Sunday market across from the Mainstream Mall that has some really great finds and is worth the visit. I mean to say it is not a carft market that you see a church bazaar's but offers some really unique products such as jewellery designed by a husband and wife, hand made leather sandals sold by the most chilled out man I've ever met, other home decor products and much more.

After one has satisfied the the shopping urge moving done to the harbour here you can enjoy a dining experience at the Wharfside Grill. I highly recommend the 25 years old receipt fish and chips or the fisherman's basket. The hake is so soft and tasty and the assortment on the fisherman's platter( mussel's, calamari, yellow tail& prawns) is covered in a frothed butter. Why not go the hole hog and upgrade by adding the lobster.

In this area there are more option for lunch and if you are on a budget or just feel like something more relaxed just take a walk around the corner and you will find a few places to choose from. Muriel's has the best pink and white swirl soft-serve and from what the locals say the calamari is some of the best on offer!http://www.mobilenetsolution.de/muriel/index.php/component/content/frontpage.html

Being in the market for a set of pearl earrings, this was the spot! Drop in at the Pearl Factory(pearls in the oyster) for great priced jewellery. Last tip for the area is ‘Dungeons’ reef break, and has some pretty big waves to surf in. I did not get round to that but will be returning as soon as I can.