The Chapmans Peak Hotel, dating from the late 19th century, is situated at the foot of the world-famous Chapmans Peak Drive in the picturesque village of Hout Bay. The hotel is ideally located, 20 minutes from Cape Town city centre and Waterfront, 45 minutes from the airport and wine routes, in the heart of the Peninsula and midway to Cape Point. The Chapmans Peak Drive is considered to be the gateway of the Cape Point Route, leading to the popular tourist destinations of Boulders Beach, Simon´s Town and Cape Point itself, one of the top tourist attractions of South Africa.
The Chapmans Peak Restaurant was established over 25 years ago. It has become the grand old lady of outdoor seafood restaurants in Cape Town, with decades of worldwide reputation for its famous calamari and seafood. The sun drenched terrace, ideal for those hot summer days and lingering sunsets, has spectacular view of the beach, Atlantic Ocean and harbour activities in the background. As for the chilly days, enjoy the welcome warmth of the fireplaces indoors.
Drop in for a drink; wine aplenty, local and imported beers on tap and all the variety of drinks you can imagine are on offer to seduce your taste buds or book a table for a delicious meal. The restaurant inside will take you back to an era nearly forgotten, with its wood finishes and pictures from the past. Take a stroll into the wine cellar and choose your favourite bottle of vintage red wine or peruse the extensive wine list to accompany your meal. The menu offers a variety of seafood items from West Coast Lobster (crayfish), Prawns and Fresh Fish or combinations thereof. The house specialty being succulent Calamari, served in the pan, renowned for being the most tender and tastiest Calamari in the World.
Seafood might be the specialty of the restaurant, but grilled steaks and succulent salads are also on offer.
The restaurant is well-known for its Calamari, enjoyed on the large sun-drenched terrace with breathtaking views of the bay, beach and valley. Calamari at The Chapmans Peak Hotel was voted “one of top 20 things to do in Cape Town”. Seafood platters and exquisite steaks are also popular items.