Summary: A seaside day in Simon’s Town can combine coastal adventure with a meal at Bertha’s Restaurant, located on the waterfront at Quayside Centre. Nearby activities include shark cage diving with Shark Explorers and harbour cruises, fishing charters, wildlife tours and kayak hire with El Capitan Marine. Bertha’s offers harbour views and seafood dining at 1 Wharf Road.
For a day out that involves more than simply arriving for lunch, Simon’s Town makes a particularly good starting point.
The historic seaside town puts marine adventures, harbour activities and waterfront dining within easy reach, with Bertha’s Restaurant right in the middle of the action.
Situated on the water’s edge at the Quayside Centre, Bertha’s looks across the harbour and False Bay, making it an easy place to build into a day of exploring.
- For those keen to get out on the water, Shark Explorers offers shark cage diving, with blue and mako diving, kelp forest and seal experiences also available. Its shark cage diving experience is described as suitable for the whole family, with no previous experience needed. Bookings can be made through www.sharkexplorers.com or by calling +27 82 564 1904.
- Another nearby option is El Capitan Marine, which offers harbour cruises, fishing charters, boat hire, wildlife tours, kayak rental, spearfishing trips and sightseeing cruises. Bookings can be made by calling or WhatsApping 071 946 8032 or 082 895 3106.
That makes it easy to turn a restaurant visit into a fuller Simon’s Town outing. Guests can fit in a marine adventure before settling down for a meal, or enjoy the water and coastline after lunch, depending on the day’s plans.
Bertha’s Restaurant is positioned directly on the Simon’s Town waterfront, with views across False Bay, the yacht harbour and Naval Harbour. The restaurant describes its offering around fresh seafood, South African fare and Cape wines, with signature options including fresh seafood, catch of the day, oysters, prawns and Bertha’s seafood platters.
The setting is very much part of the experience. After a morning exploring the coastline or heading out on the water, a harbour-side meal provides an easy place to slow things down and enjoy the seaside atmosphere. There is plenty of scope for a relaxed Simon’s Town itinerary: get out onto the water, explore the coastline, then make Bertha’s Restaurant the place to sit down, eat and take in the harbour views. For a seaside day with a little adventure mixed into the dining, it is a combination that fits the setting rather nicely.
Bertha’s Restaurant is at Quayside Centre, 1 Wharf Road, Simon’s Town, Cape Town, 7975. The restaurant is open seven days a week, from 08:00 to 22:00, according to its official website. Bookings can be made through Dineplan or by contacting Bertha’s directly on 021 786 2138 or reservations@berthas.co.za.
Quick details
- Restaurant: Bertha’s Restaurant
- Location: Quayside Centre, 1 Wharf Road, Simon’s Town, Cape Town, 7975
- Setting: Simon’s Town waterfront, overlooking the harbour and False Bay
- Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 08:00 to 22:00
- Food: Fresh seafood, catch of the day, oysters, prawns and seafood platters, alongside South African fare
- Nearby adventure: Shark cage diving, blue and mako diving, kelp forest and seal experiences with Shark Explorers
- Other activities: Harbour cruises, fishing charters, boat hire, wildlife tours, kayak rental, spearfishing and sightseeing cruises with El Capitan Marine
- Bertha’s bookings: 021 786 2138 or reservations@berthas.co.za
- Shark Explorers: www.sharkexplorers.com | +27 82 564 1904
- El Capitan Marine: 071 946 8032 | 082 895 3106
FAQs
Where is Bertha’s Restaurant?
Bertha’s Restaurant is at Quayside Centre, 1 Wharf Road, Simon’s Town, Cape Town, 7975.
What food does Bertha’s Restaurant serve?
The restaurant serves fresh seafood, catch of the day, oysters, prawns, seafood platters and other South African fare.
What adventures are available near Bertha’s?
Nearby activities include shark cage diving with Shark Explorers and harbour cruises, fishing charters, wildlife tours, kayak rental and sightseeing cruises with El Capitan Marine.
What are Bertha’s Restaurant’s opening hours?
Bertha’s is open Monday to Sunday from 08:00 to 22:00.
How can a table at Bertha’s be booked?
Bookings can be made through Dineplan or by calling 021 786 2138 or emailing reservations@berthas.co.za.
