Muriel's Harbour Cafe CC Hout Bay

10/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

06/04/2026

What a review written by Anesh!

I think I may be a bit of a food snob. I am always on the lookout for established restaurants and coffee shops to try. On a Saturday stroll through Hout Bay, I stumbled upon Muriel’s. It looked interesting, so I took a quick look at the menu. The offerings are classic Cape Town fare — fish and chips, gatsbys and burgers — but what immediately caught my attention were the breakfasts and the sandwiches. The sandwich options were unique, slightly different and genuinely exciting. The "restaurant" (seating area) itself was neat, tidy and very clean.

I eventually settled on the Mega Chicken Burger (patty, bacon, cheese and egg), while my wife chose a Polony and Red Vienna Gatsby. To accompany the meal we ordered a Buddy cooldrink, a BarOne milkshake and a cappuccino.

The cappuccino was excellent — as good as, if not better than, what you would find at many specialist coffee shops. The BarOne milkshake was divine, with pieces of chocolate adding a rich texture. The burger was fresh, flavourful and incredibly satisfying. My wife only managed to eat half of the half-Gatsby she ordered. The Gatsby itself was delicious, especially the chips with their spice mix and the perinaise sauce that tied everything together perfectly.

We initially sat downstairs until we noticed people heading up a staircase. Curious, we followed them upstairs — and what a view! The upper level offers a fantastic vantage point over Hout Bay, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

Perhaps the most impressive part of the entire outing was the price. For just R276 we enjoyed everything described above. It is rare to find that kind of value for money, particularly in Cape Town. The service was also outstanding — better than what you sometimes receive at high-end restaurants. Our food arrived within about 10 minutes of ordering and the staff were exceptionally friendly.

One detail I have not yet mentioned is that the entire "restaurant" is built from shipping containers, which gives it a unique and charming character, fitting for a harbour venue.

Well done to Muriel and the team: friendly service, excellent value for money, tasty food and a spectacular view

06/04/2026

What a review written by Anesh!

I think I may be a bit of a food snob. I am always on the lookout for established restaurants and coffee shops to try. On a Saturday stroll through Hout Bay, I stumbled upon Muriel’s. It looked interesting, so I took a quick look at the menu. The offerings are classic Cape Town fare — fish and chips, gatsbys and burgers — but what immediately caught my attention were the breakfasts and the sandwiches. The sandwich options were unique, slightly different and genuinely exciting. The "restaurant" (seating area) itself was neat, tidy and very clean.

I eventually settled on the Mega Chicken Burger (patty, bacon, cheese and egg), while my wife chose a Polony and Red Vienna Gatsby. To accompany the meal we ordered a Buddy cooldrink, a BarOne milkshake and a cappuccino.

The cappuccino was excellent — as good as, if not better than, what you would find at many specialist coffee shops. The BarOne milkshake was divine, with pieces of chocolate adding a rich texture. The burger was fresh, flavourful and incredibly satisfying. My wife only managed to eat half of the half-Gatsby she ordered. The Gatsby itself was delicious, especially the chips with their spice mix and the perinaise sauce that tied everything together perfectly.

We initially sat downstairs until we noticed people heading up a staircase. Curious, we followed them upstairs — and what a view! The upper level offers a fantastic vantage point over Hout Bay, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

Perhaps the most impressive part of the entire outing was the price. For just R276 we enjoyed everything described above. It is rare to find that kind of value for money, particularly in Cape Town. The service was also outstanding — better than what you sometimes receive at high-end restaurants. Our food arrived within about 10 minutes of ordering and the staff were exceptionally friendly.

One detail I have not yet mentioned is that the entire "restaurant" is built from shipping containers, which gives it a unique and charming character, fitting for a harbour venue.

Well done to Muriel and the team: friendly service, excellent value for money, tasty food and a spectacular view. I will definitely be back.
Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5

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05/04/2026

Our and very delicious, and rather famous hake and chips!

HAPPY EASTER everyone!

05/04/2026

Happy Easter!!

It's been a busy weekend! There's still time to pop down for a late lunch....

03/04/2026

Wishing everyone a blessed weekend.

Trading hours:
Friday til 5pm
Saturday 9am to 4:30pm
Sunday and Monday 9am to 5pm

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07/03/2026

We're open til 4:430pm today. Come down for a delicious beef burger, our famous hake and chips, or our hearty chip roll... breakfasts served all day, rounded off by the best Bootlegger coffee.

Wishing all the participants a fantastic Cycle tomorrow!

We will be CLOSED tomorrow.

30/01/2026

We are closing at 12:30 today.

This afternoon we celebrate the life of Walter Hasselbusch, husband to Muriel, the co-founders of Muriel's.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

01/01/2026

WE ARE OPEN!

Happy New Year! Wishing everyone the best 2026!

Another beautiful day, and we're open til 5pm.

26/12/2025

WE'RE OPEN!

Delicious food has been flying out the door since 9am... pop down, even if it's for good old fashioned soft serve! Open til 5.

24/12/2025

Wishing everyone a beautiful festive season!

Trading Hours:
Christmas Day - CLOSED
Boxing Day and beyond - OPEN 9am to 5pm

And it goes without saying that we do serve hake and chips for breakfast too...

21/12/2025

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

What a cracker of a day!

16/12/2025

Happy Holidays.... and Happy Reconciliation Day! We're open until 5pm.... serving the best hake and chips! Our other food is also pretty awesome!

30/11/2025

IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY!

We're open and ready to serve delicious food... the best hake and chips... and the best view too!

15/11/2025

What a day!

It's blowing dogs off chains out there today, but so many brave folk out -- and our hake and chips are flying out the door!

01/11/2025

There's a bit of a chill in the air still, but at least the sun is out! We've got the best views in Hout Bay, a varied menu with something for everyone... and great Bootlegger coffee, hot chocolate, and milkshakes! We're open until 4:30pm today.

19/10/2025

Delicious lunches and ice cream on offer today... open til 5pm

12/10/2025

When the craving hits... you know where to go!

Another beautiful day... come down for lunch!