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Bertha's Restaurant Simon's Town

Restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in Simon's Town


Address

Quayside Centre, 1 Wharf St, Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7975, South Africa

Website

www.berthas.co.za

Contact

+27 21 786 2138

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (2.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (20) good (18) great (16) seafood (11) view (10) friendly (10) staff (8) chips (7) restaurant (7) excellent (7)
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  • 5/5 sheldon p. 5 months ago on Google
    Stunning views and a level of service I'm not used to in many restaurants. The fish and chips were delicious and I look forward to my next visit.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lucretia B. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been twice at the restaurant and the food is AMAZING. 4 stars for the amazing seafood and 1 star for the staff's attitude. I truly believe that 90% of the staff needs a attitude makeover. Training about customer service, especially the hostess. But overall well done to those prawns !
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 lisa w. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic service and food was so delicious.. The prices were really good... And brilliant view while eating. Ps yummy margarita 😋
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Charl E. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a hankering for seafood and was impressed with the Linefish (Cardinal) which was divine & the grilled calamari & prawns was mouthwateringly delicious. Was a good choice with salad as the side. The cocktails are a bit bland, but the food & view more than made up for it. Well worth a visit to the mini Simonstown harbour. Also some fun canoeing & SUP outings on offer.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nitanja_travel 3 years ago on Google
    The Prawns and Calamari are among the best I've had! Very professional and friendly service. From the welcome at the door to the goodbye as we left, we felt welcomed. We enjoyed the food, the views and the live music and the waterfront. (Support them as you pass by if they are there on your visit.) Highly recommend Bertha's Restaurant! Best, Nitanja
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Karla M. 4 months ago on Google
    Plenty of tables right by the water on a Saturday afternoon which made for a great atmosphere for dinner. Food was excellent. We got the seafood pasta and Bertha's combo (hake, calamari, prawns, mussels). The flavors were top notch and the prawns I think were the best part, but all was great. The only reason I knocked off a star is because our server brought me the wrong drink and then served the pasta with penne although we asked for linguine. Other than that, great experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jakub M. 5 months ago on Google
    Nestled by the harbor, this seafood restaurant offers an enchanting dining experience that tantalizes the senses. The ambiance is immediately welcoming, with a delightful blend of nautical charm and contemporary elegance that sets the stage for a memorable meal. Each dish served is a testament to the chef's commitment to freshness and flavor, particularly the seafood selection which is, unequivocally, the star of the menu. The panorama of the harbor complements the meal, adding a serene backdrop that enhances the flavors on your plate. The culinary craftsmanship here elevates simple seafood to new heights, easily surpassing their meat offerings. I wholeheartedly recommend indulging in the catch of the day, which, during my visit, was a succulent display of the ocean's bounty. This gem of a restaurant is a must-visit for anyone looking to savor the essence of the sea paired with a stunning view.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michelle S. 3 months ago on Google New
    Amazing food,but the waiters should be more attentive. Like my food came without tartar sauce. When we got the bill and we wanted to pay it took quite long for someone to come to our table. Other than that it's a great place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim S. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly service and brilliant value for money. Enjoyable breakfast offerings and delicious lunches to choose from! Bertha's is a real gem. I'm happy to recommend them unreservedly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sian B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nothing like a drive out on a winters day.. enjoyable time at Bertha’s Pudding was by far the highlight
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike Baker (. 1 year ago on Google
    The chef nailed it! 4 different seafood choices all of us equally happy Little mistake of chips instead of rice was rectified in a blink Bertha’s is a great place to take a load off if you’re exploring Simon’s Town. Cold beer 🍺 good wine 🍷 Beautiful setting Simon's Town, is a town in the Western Cape, South Africa and is home to Naval Base Simon's Town, the South African Navy's largest base. It is located on the shores of False Bay, on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula. For more than two centuries it has been a naval base and harbour.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dirk M. 6 months ago on Google
    The chips are not crispy, the mussels are not good, but the bread is ok. The only thing good was the oysters and the shrimps. Nothing can go wrong with this. I'm very disappointed with this lunch. But the location at the harbor is nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rhonda 5 months ago on Google
    Overall the food was great. Pensioner menu excellent value. Service was great but very waiter dependent. Atmosphere a little noisy and a very busy, popular space Tour groups frequently visit

  • 4/5 Thobeka M. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was great and the food awesome

  • 3/5 Michael S. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly services, food very good but was disappointed by the utensils that was not cleaned properly, milk jug had two brown rings on the inside, the toilets were not in a very good state. The cleaning personnel need to be jacked up.

  • 5/5 Annamari K. 3 years ago on Google
    Service is excellent!!!

  • 5/5 Jacques D. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good food. We were 8 adults and 5 kids and everyone enjoyed their meals and the service was excellent.

  • 2/5 Jason S. 3 years ago on Google
    We had breakfast on this occasion but I have eaten there on a number of occasions over the past year and have been reluctant to post a less than favourable review. Service is shoddy and food very mediocre. Place is relying on its location and setting to get by.

  • 3/5 Sonette S. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful setting. The food was great. Unfortunately the service was absolutely pathetic! Most people in the restaurant was unhappy with the service. And the place wasn't even busy.

  • 4/5 Celeste J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food. Value for money

  • 5/5 Сергей �. 3 years ago on Google
    Best of the best, especially fish & chips

  • 5/5 Amerah S. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it

  • 5/5 Glen U. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the views and Breakfasts

  • 5/5 Erin B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and views. Decently well priced too. A really great place for lunch on a day out in Simons Town

  • 5/5 Magda R. 1 year ago on Google
    We really enjoyed visiting Bertha's Restuarant in Simon Town.Berthas is situated on the harbour with a beautiful view overlooking the boats that are docked. The food was really delicious- we had fish and chips and a salad. Ashley, our waiter, was very friendly and gave us excellent service. The Manageress was very friendly as well. I mention this as I saw previous comments regarding the staff and as a foodie who does a lot of reviews, service is really important to me. The dessert looked delicious as well, but we will come back to try it at a later stage. Definitely worth a visit!

  • 5/5 Leandra K. 2 years ago on Google
    Literally perfection! Amazing service. Amazing location outlooking the waters and boats. Amazing food portion, honestly they are not stingy at all! Love love their prawns.

  • 3/5 Jeanine J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great location but I wasn't wowed by the freshness of the salad or the oysters.

  • 5/5 Syntyche 2 years ago on Google
    The food was excellent and the view is spectacular. Only thing i would reccomend is getting more waiters/staff, as we felt a bit neglected. But we could see they trying their best to attend to all the customers.

  • 4/5 Emmanuel P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very pleasant as the weather was fantastic. Outside seating was amazing, although the food was good, it was nothing to rave about. The chips were dry and unpalatable.

  • 5/5 Caylee L. 5 months ago on Google
    Nestled in the heart of the harbour, you’ll find Bertha’s. A quaint atmosphere awaits inside of the restaurant, the staff are friendly and efficient, we didn’t have to wait at all before being helped. The food came relatively quickly. The Fully Loaded Burger: Juicy patty with the perfect basting, and all of the elements just complimented each other perfectly. It’s massive too, so I recommend starving yourself before taking on this beast. 1/2kg Prawns: Fresh, juicy and perfectly seasoned 200g Sirloin: Juicy. Melted in your mouth, just absolutely perfect. Hake & Calamari Platter: They absolutely nailed it! The seasoning was perfect, the fish was fresh. The Calamari’s batter was the perfect ratio. I’d definitely recommend trying Bertha’s. Their prices are actually really good as well!

  • 3/5 Amanda R. 3 months ago on Google New
    Very pretty view, ideally located but there is also plenty of room for improvement. There was litter on the floor which several waiters walked pass without picking up. I also waited a long time before someone came to take my order. The food was well priced and the menu had great variety:m. the food was okay, satisfactory, nothing to write home about. the rice was cold and there is nothing worse than cold rice.

  • 3/5 Errol B. 3 years ago on Google
    Delivery of food quality has taken a dive, what a shame for a beautiful setting. Service was good

  • 3/5 Craig S. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful location but average food. Expected it to be like pub grub and it was. So. Can't really complain. And the food is decent. Just don't expect fine dining and enjoy the view and the drinks and you will not be disappointed

  • 5/5 Lisa M. 3 years ago on Google
    Service always good. Well spaced tables and great Covid-19 protocols. Yummy breakfast. Good for morning coffee and sundowners. Delicious seafood.

  • 4/5 Reggie P. 3 years ago on Google
    Good value and service was very good. I really enjoyed the fish and the portions were large. The salad was fresh, but I feel the chips were average. Will definitely be visiting again👌

  • 4/5 Odete J. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a wonderful meal here, fresh fish and well cooked calamari. Stunning Harbour view and covid friendly with outdoor tables

  • 4/5 keagan b. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered 2 beers and it cost me R120. They were standard local beers made in cape Town. I want impressed. That being said. The staff seemed incredibly friendly and were very willing to help out. They were also being jovial with one another and made the atmosphere seem very pleasant.

  • 5/5 Chanel H. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice location. Friendly staff and good food. A great place to send time with family and friends with a beautiful view!!

  • 3/5 Peter T. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was a bit underwhelming when we visited. The service was a slow as well, even though they didn't appear to be very busy. We ordered seafood platters but were not impressed by the quality or quantity of these platters.

  • 2/5 Jonathan R. 3 years ago on Google
    Would have given a one but the location is world class. Ordered a seafood pasta. A little of everything right? Pasta itself was terrible. As in cheap bottom shelf stuff bought in bulk. A step down from pick n pay "no name" brand. Sauce was non existent. Dry as a bone. Two tiny muscles and two tiny prawns neatly put on top. Prawn was 95% head legs and tail with the smallest sliver of meat. The hake was a tiny matchbox cube covered in hard scales and full of bones. Sent me coughing for 15 minutes. Wife had a fantastic steak by the way. Really decent. So maybe avoid sea food in this sea food restaurant?

  • 4/5 Janet B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice service and great food. Views fantastic!

  • 5/5 Stacey-lee R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, good service and amazing views

  • 5/5 tony t. 3 years ago on Google
    Even during this bad times you always get the best at Bertha's. Good value, excellent position, great friendly service Love this place.

  • 4/5 Siddiq L. 3 years ago on Google
    1kg Prawns anyone... the best I've had at a reasonable price, hot & fresh, definitely the star of the show. Go adventure...worth it!

  • 1/5 Theodore B. 3 years ago on Google
    Worst meal ever anywhere.

  • 4/5 Amelia Sancroft B. 3 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately overpriced and staff not overly friendly or accomodating.

  • 4/5 Werner R. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and good service!

  • 5/5 Morne L. 3 years ago on Google
    Always nice to go there sevice is always gud

  • 3/5 Jody S. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was a bit shoddy, but other than that, lovely place at the waters edge

  • 4/5 John van der W. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice venue good food as well.

  • 5/5 Annaline De W. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome service and value for money

  • 5/5 DARRYL ZENITH P. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow what a wonderful resturant, we had fabulous food and it was right at the waterfront, it was most enjoyable and the owner was very friendly and helpful even the entertainment was delightful

  • 5/5 Jonny M. 3 years ago on Google
    Spacious, friendly and efficient staff setup beautiful overlooking the harbor. Food great.

  • 5/5 Christo B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice atmosphere

  • 5/5 Guilermo J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service from Buli at Bertha's restaurant and food was amazing!!!

  • 3/5 Terry J. 3 years ago on Google
    Food average

  • 5/5 Michelle K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service, Great food, Great view

  • 5/5 Nicky S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great value seafood platters and super fresh oysters

  • 5/5 Ivan P. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, very good prices and wonderful customer attention.

  • 2/5 Robyn K. 3 years ago on Google
    We made a reservation and upon arrival were informed there's no gas so forced to only have fried foods. No apologies. Highly disappointing


Call +27 21 786 2138 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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