Cape Town’s fish shops

Where to get the freshest fish and seafood

In the mood to make some sashimi, braaiied prawns or just good old fish and chips? Well here’s where to get the freshest seafood in Cape Town and surrounds.

Fish shops in Cape Town city centre

Cape Quarter Food Spar
Good for: Fresh fish filleted and whole..
27 Somerset Road | Cape Quarter | Greenpoint | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 418 0360     

Willoughby and Co
Good for: Good quality fish, perfect for sushi.
Shop 6132 | Victoria Wharf | V&A Waterfront | Cape Town |+27 (0)21 418 6115

Ocean’s Edge
Good for: Fresh oysters and fish prepared to your specifications.
84A Regent Street | Seapoint | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 433 0860

Cape Town Fish Market
Good for: Late night sushi or oyster cravings.  Keep an eye out for the other branches in places such as Grandwest and Canal Walk.
Kings Warehouse | V&A Waterfront | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 418 5977

Texies
Good for: Reasonably priced linefish fillets. There are a number of branches throughout Cape Town.
Corner of Darling and Plein Street | City centre | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 461 4817

Fish shops in the Southern Suburbs

The Little Fisherman
Good for: Daily catch from sustainable fish stocks, there is also a branch in Lakeside.
Shop 10 | High Constantia Center | Constantia | +27 (0)21 794 5526

Pick ‘n Pay sushi bar
Good for: Fish for sashimi.
Pick ‘n Pay | Constantia Village | Constantia | +27 (0)21 794 5031

Ocean Jewels Fresh Fish
Good for: Fresh fish at your local markets, on Wednesday afternoons you can find them at Starlings in Claremont and on Saturdays in Woodstock at the Neighbourhood Goods Market.
Call +27 (0)83 582 0829 for delivery within the Cape Town area.

Two Oceans
Good for: Locally caught linefish.
Salt River Market | Voortrekker Road | Salt River | +27 (0)21 448 0899

Fish shops on the peninsula

Fish 4 Africa
Good for: Right on the harbour this shop is always well-stocked with fresh fish, and shellfish, which the staff will prepare for you. There are also branches in Monte Vista and Woodstock.
Greys Marine | Hout Bay Harbour | +27 (0) 21 791 4110

Mariner’s Wharf Fishmarket
Good for: Oak-smoked snoek and homemade fishcakes.
Mariner’s Wharf | Hout Bay Harbour | +27 (0)21 790 1100

Snoekies
Good for: Smoked snoek and traditional fish and chips wrapped in newspaper.
Hout Bay Harbour Road | Hout Bay | +27 (0)21 790 6688

Southern Cross Seafood Deli
Good for: Fresh seafood and good quality frozen seafood.
Shop 13 | Westlake Lifestyle Centre | Tokai | +27 (0)21 702 3922

Kalk Bay Harbour
Good for: The catch of the day straight off the boats plus you’ll usually spot a seal or two in the harbour.
Kalk Bay Harbour | Kalk Bay

Fish shops on the West Coast

Charlie’s Fish Shop
Good for: Smoked angelfish and snoek, as well as pickled fish and roll mops.
50 Camp Street | Saldanha | +27 (0)22 714 1813

Die Vlek Vis Huis
Good for: Smoked snoek and angelfish prepared the traditional way, with oak and ash shavings.
Laaiplek Harbour | De Villiers Street | Saldanha |+27 (0)22 714 1813

Fish shops in Franschhoek

Salmon Bar at the Yard
Good for: All things salmon and trout.
38 Huguenot Street | Franschhoek | +27 (0)21 876 4591

Fish shops in Strand

Seafood on Sail
Good for: Their fishcakes as well as fresh seafood.
15 Gerber Boulevard | Gant’s Centre | Strand | +27 (0) 21 853 8282

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