Thursday, February 13, 2025

If You Live In Cape Town And You’re Not Eating Fresh Fish You’re Doing It All Wrong

Seals in Cape Town harbours aren't the only ones chomping on the freshest of fish on a weekly basis. Hey, you don't even have to perform tricks.
SOUTH AFRICA, Cape Town: Two of the herd of 'resident' Cape Fur seals swim near a fishing boat in Kalk Bay Harbour on 24 January 2015. The herd of seals living in and around Kalk Bay Harbour sleep on the harbour walkway at night and are fed scraps of fish thrown into the water by the harbour fish cleaners and visitors. Plastic box bands, rope and fishing line litters the water in the harbour and poses a threat to the lives of the habituated seals. PHOTO/JENNIFER BRUCE

Seafood-focused restaurants are plentiful around the Cape’s peninsula, but that’s obvious since we have such an abundance of fresh fish coming into the harbours all year round.

However, in saying that, it’s often difficult to know just which restaurant won’t take you for a piece of bait and waste your time, and money.

Well, I think you might know where this is going, because if you have ever been to Cape Town Fish Market (CTFM) you know that they live up to their name, and their service is on point.

Located in six areas in Cape Town and surrounds, CTFM have even ventured out of the province to make their mark nationally.

It’s casual dining with an upmarket atmosphere at its best, and their weekly specials cannot be beaten.

Just take a peek at the tasty deals they have at the moment:

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Mouth watering, am I right? And R40 for a burger – hook, line and sinker.

Once you have found a location close to you – HERE – complete a booking form for the CTFM team – HERE. Their restaurants are open 365 days a year, 11:00 – 23:00, and they only serve the freshest fish.

Obvious.