Salt Water Restaurant
Bookings appreciated on our landline 022 7522242
Gaaitjie Restaurant,is housed in a more than eighty year old fisherman's cottage, on the Voorsrandt Beach Paternoster, South Africa.The name (meaning small hole) is a local term of endearment for this cottage named after the small cave behind the house. From the building's very location we have drawn inspiration to keep the food and beverge served, ingredients used and service as local and * "lekka" as possible. Sustainability of ingerdients and heritage cuisine are our driving factors when it comes to the menu- expect old South African classics with a modern, fresh twist - fresh fish and seafood as the Ocean allows.Menus change constantly. Dietary restrictions are best discussed with the chef. Children are most welcome, so are dogs (they may not enter the building however says the health department)- when making a reservation, request the entrance stoep for better kid's access to the beach and happy doggies. Seating is limited so charges will be levied if there's a bum in a seat.
The old house's layout has been kept, we are cooking in the original hearth so expect a trip through the kitchen to your table. Keeping the original charm of the old house limits our outside seating (so does the wind, rain and proximity to the Atlantic). We will always endeavor to get you the best seat when making a reservation, we can promise nothing as life on the beach is never a sure thing! Our pace is "not so fast" for the preparation of fresh food, and giving you time to savor the elements of our home
* Lekka- cant really explain it, it's just..well, lekker!
Our wish is that you return to Gaaitjie time and again, always with lasting memories of delicious food, good times and laughter.
Theuns en Wilma Kruger
"PLEASE NOTE THAT THE HOURS LISTED IS JUST KITCHEN SERVICE TIMES. MENU FOR GAAITJIE AND GAAITJIE UNPLUGGED IS DIFFERENT.Gaaitjie is a beautiful family run seaside restaurant in a fisherman's cottage with an amazingly unbeatable view. Our food is fresh, delicious and honest.We operates from THURSDAYS to MONDAYS. Email us to book your table. [email protected] UNPLUGGED is the beach bar with a fun tappas style menu, OPERATING ONLY TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAYS. No reservations, first come first serve.Watch the fishing boats come to shore while enjoying local wine, craft gin and beer. Or come for a romantic dinner with your loved one. In winter sip on some beautifully crafted red wine next to our cosy fireplaces."
