Fast Facts 

Restaurant name: Die Strandloper  

Address: Langebaan, 7357 Langebaan, Western Cape  

Contact Number: 083 22 77 195 

Opening and closing times: Closed Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; Lunch: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12noon to 4pm; Dinner: Saturday 6pm to 10pm, Sunday 6pm to 9.30pm 

Average cost of a main meal: 10-course set menu: R350 per person, R80 children aged 5-11 years old 

Parking Situation: Parking on site close to the main entrance on the beach 

Food Type: South African, Seafood  

Best for: The experience, summertime lunch at the beach

Food 

The food at Die Strandloper follows the concept of “what you see is what you get”. No frills, no porcelain or ceramic cups and plates, no frilly cutlery; they’ve kept it all simple. In fact, a mussel shell is steralized and can be utilised as your fork or spoon. Meals consist of freshly caught fish and one meat dish, to add a bit of variety to 10 whole courses. 

 

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Their “roosterkoek” is a ‘must try’ along with their farm fresh butter and jams. It’s served hot from their coal ovens which they had created on site, so that you’re enjoying your fresh bread hot from the fire – what a treat! Be sure not to enjoy the bread too much though, as you’ve quickly got to make way for their mussels, the Weskus Haarders, their fish curry, “braaied” snoek with potatoes and “soet patats“, beef and “boontjie” bredie, smoked angelfish, line fish, “kreef” (crayfish) and koeksisters which will be washed down with a piping hot mug of “moer kofffie” or “rooibos” tea. 

 

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While they prefer to keep the dishes to the bare minimum, one does miss a ceramic or glass plate and the bredie would certainly have been best served in a bowl on a bed of warm, fluffy rice. The food is not meant to propel you into the future in terms of flavour and technique, unlike most restaurants today, instead, it transports you back into time straight down your childhood memory lane. 

Drinks  

There is a designated bar on the beach front, situated in between the rocks, overlooking the most beautiful ocean view. Here you’ll find a comprehensive list of familiar drinks options.  

 A bit overpriced but, makes for a great excuse to stretch those legs in between courses. You’re also more than welcome to BYO. The “moer koffie” and “rooibos” tea served with the koeksisters is a warm hug on those cold windy West Coast days.  

Service

Super friendly and attentive. There’s some live entertainment from one of the staff, proudly showcasing his guitar playing and vocal skills.  

 He keeps the crowd going while the sound of the ocean waves crash aggressively against the rocks in the background. Guests can feel free to sing along to the local familiar classics like “suikerbossie” and “daar kom die alibama”. 

 

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Ambience

It’s time for this location to revamp and modernise their space a bit while perhaps holding onto vintage, memorable nuggets here and there. It’s got a beautiful, historic and rustic look and feel about it, but with minimal shelter for those rainy cold afternoons, or the icy coastal winds, enjoying one’s meal could prove to be a bit of a challenge. Seating could be greatly improved upon too.

 

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