This morning’s blood moon causes waves of havoc at Harbour House Restaurants

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This morning’s blood moon causes waves of havoc at Harbour House Restaurants

Monday, September 28th, 2015 by Nikita Buxton

Some of the damage in Kalk Bay. Photo courtesy of The Harbour House Group.

At 4am this morning, monstrous waves crashed through Harbour House in Kalk Bay, taking out a window at the restaurant as well as all of the windows at Live Bait, which has been closed for waterproofing and refurbishment.

The popular fish and chips spot Lucky Fish and Chips was less lucky with waves having flooded through, leaving a large pool of water in the restaurant.

Says Bianca du Plessis, PR manager for the Harbour House Group, “Harbour House and Live Bait will be open for lunch today – such troopers!”

If you are heading out to Kalk Bay we suggest you pack your gumboots and enjoy the incredible views of the high tide at 3pm.

Eat Out’s thoughts are with the teams as they restore any damage caused.

The flood damage in Kalk Bay. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.

Update: 29 September

Nearby restaurant The Brass Bell was also badly flooded, and dramatic photos show waves crashing through the restaurant. The restaurant will be closed today, and all the staff have pitched in to help clean up the knee high water. They will reopen tomorrow morning.

6 Comments

Steven Venter
September 28, 2015

Good luck, guys!

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Madalaine
September 28, 2015

To think me and my daughter Jeanine sat there in the corner left for a late lunch on Saturday. I’ve even asked her then what could one do if you see a massive wave coming in, well never thought this would have happened the very next day. Good Luck with cleaning and I highly recommend Harbour House – Excellent Food and Service!!!!

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Phillip Olivier
September 28, 2015

Looking Good with a bucket in the hand.. hehe

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Madeline du toit
September 29, 2015

Wow scary stuff was lucky enough to have enjoyed a birthday celebration there this month. Food and service excellence. Hope you are back operating as normal soon.

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Rio
September 29, 2015

It is a very common occurrence at this venue. It happens time and time and time again. I think the mighty ocean is trying to reclaim her own “space”. Must cost a FORTUNE to have insurance. The Brass Bell also suffered severe damage too. Check these out, equally harsh: https://www.facebook.com/robyngphotography/media_set?set=a.10153096533976437.1073742004.722821436&type=3&pnref=story

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Rachel Zinserling
September 29, 2015

Luckly there are people to help out with the crashed windows and flooding from the high tide from the full moon last night

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