Muriel's Harbour Cafe CC Hout Bay

10/10/2026

Weather is going to be beautiful today! Come down for a slow breakfast, or just jump right in with a hake and chips, because who said you have to have eggs for breakfast!

09/08/2026

Happy Women's Day to each and every woman out there!

02/08/2026

Happy Sunday!

What a GORGEOUS day!! We're already serving our delicious Bootlegger coffee, breakfasts, toasties... and even hake for brekkie!

By the way... don't miss out in our special: 2 hake and chips for R212! An absolute steal!

See you later!

24/06/2026

Yes we're open again after our much needed break!

04/06/2026

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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