South Africa - Lambert's Bay

Mid-November 2025

Founded in 1913, Lambert's Bay is named after Sir Robert Lambert, one of the Commanders of the naval station in Cape Town. The cold and nutrient-rich sea currents provide excellent fishing conditions here, especially the crayfish from this region, known throughout the country. The coast is rockier and home to thousands of seabirds - cormorants, penguins, seagulls, and a massive colony of Cape gannets, which can be observed up close on Bird Island - truly unique.

• 4 km south of Lambert's Bay, right on the coastal road, is Muisbosskerm, the first open-air fish restaurant in South Africa. It is usually open on weekends or during the week for groups of 20 or more.
  
  
• The Bosduifklip Open-Air Restaurant, 4 km outside on the road to Clanwilliam, is located beneath a rock overhang. Here, both seafood and local dishes are served, but it is also open only for a certain number of guests.
  To avoid disappointment, be sure to call at least a week in advance for both open-air restaurants and inquire!
  
  
• Isabella's Restaurant is a very good address right at the harbor, located immediately at the Bird Island Nature Reserve and is always guaranteed to be open.