We had family stay with us over the Festive Season and with an empty fridge on our return from a week in Citrusdal the only solution was to drive the short distance along Main Road to Kalk Bay, park and stroll along deciding where to have dinner.
We tried for a table at Live Bait but with that fully booked and rumbling tummies telling us that waiting for a table would not be a good option we decided to try The Outspan which is on the corner of Main Road and the beginning of Boyes Drive (next door to the Olympia Cafe).
I had eaten at Outspan in Kalk Bay on one previous occasion but that was during the winter, we were the only table and we had to sit inside.ย Summer dining is a much different atmosphere altogether and the restaurant makes the most of their location by having the majority of their seating outside.
They have planned ahead though and almost all the tables are covered with a marquee like structure to keep the at times, rather fresh, sea breeze off their clientele.ย It was chilly on the evening we visited – I was thoroughly wrapped up in a denim jacket and black pashmina!
The atmosphere at Outspan could not be more relaxed … food is braaied and you really get a sense that you could be at a friendโs house for a seafood braai!
I arrived ravenous so asked the waiter how long the food would take.ย His reply of โten minutesโ was spot on; perhaps cooking on a braai allows for quicker cooking?ย Whatever it is, itโs a good concept.
The prices too are more than affordable.ย I had line fish (Dorado), calamari, six prawns with chips for R69.ย Two other members of the party had the same dish I did and the 4th member of the party (not a fan of seafood) had spare ribs which were also about the same price.
If you are looking for fresh, reasonably priced, delicious seafood then definitely give Outspan a try – you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
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Contact Details
Address: 351 Main Road, Corner Clairevaux Road, M4, Kalk Bay, Cape Town
Telephone: +27 (0)21 788-3517
