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De Vette Mossel Grootbrak
Souwesia Beach, Groot Brakrivier, Mossel Bay, 6525, South Africa
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Ma
Review №1

Great vibe! Had a great time with family and friends! Had so much fun! The lady who presented the introduction of the food, was very funny! Every time our family is in Grootbrak, we go their! They never disappoint. Thanks!

Ci
Review №2

Had the most amazing, fun wedding here. The food was awesome and everyone at the venue was so helpful and friendly. They really contributed to making the day special for us.

Ju
Review №3

What a place. So different, so memorable. I loved that we could take off our shoes to just walk around in the sand while actually being in a restaurant at the same time. Also, the dynamics of how food is served and eaten is so different and fun! We didnt use knives and forks, we used mussel shells! I personally have never liked fish, but at De Vette Mossel I dined on fish as if I was a fishmonger. The snoek was my favourite dish. Also, the pot bread was to die for.

Ch
Review №4

Amazing atmosphere, place. Wonderful view. Food is absolutely to die for. If you want a relaxed afternoon/evening with your toes in the sand, this is the perfect place for you and your family. Kids stay busy for the whole time.

Ru
Review №5

Just go! The best experience and yummiest seafood while enjoying great company. The kids kept themselves busy at the kid’s area and olaying in the sand. Be sure to make a booking.

My
Review №6

This place really lives up to its policy. Eat as much as you like or can. Been here twice and will always go back. All foods freshly prepared infront of you. The bread is devine but be warned. Its so good you will want more and then you wont be able to eat the other dishes. 13 dishes to choose from and dont forget the coffee and rooibos tea afterwards. You are welcome to bring your own drinks but there is a fully stocked bar and cocktails and jam jars available.

Ma
Review №7

Sea Food at its best. A feast of the senses. Smell, see, touch and taste. Highly recommended.

Ge
Review №8

Always a treat to go. Good food, awesome atmosphere

Ko
Review №9

Great atmosphere. Very relaxing. Friendly host and staff. Worth your time and money when visiting the Mossel Bay area!

El
Review №10

Amazing experience and atmosphere, great food and cocktails. Clean bathrooms and a very large bathroom for the disabled visitor. Access into the dining area is very difficult for a wheelchair, the hostess does offer staff to assist with pulling and pushing the wheelchair over the sand but it is a challenging situation, getting to the restroom is also a challenge as there is one high step to get over at the end of the ramp.

Da
Review №11

A uniquely South Africa experience.

Ja
Review №12

What a lovely afternoon spent eating great food in a relaxed atmosphere with some special friends. 7 course meal consisted of fresh bread & jam, muscles in shell, muscle stew, seafood pot with veg side, beef potjie and veg, fruit, coffee and koeksusters. Didnt add the crayfish, prawns or line fish - maybe bext time!Well worth the time and money.

Mo
Review №13

Amazing food. And might I just add - awesome wedding venue if that is the vine you are going for

Da
Review №14

Where oh where to start. This is where you go in your fat pants to sit and chill with friends and family. And why is say fat pants. You are gonna need every cm extra space with all those omw out of this world food. Multiple courses complement each other.

Ni
Review №15

All you can eat seafood buffet. It is made over hot coles. Very nice variety of seafood and if you manage to avoid the potbread table and make it to the calamari steaks it is definately worth it. It is also at a very nice venue with play area for the kids. It also has a area for weddings Booking should be made beforehand to avoid dissapointment. Would go again.

Jo
Review №16

Awesome vibe, great food and great location. Highly recommended.

Hu
Review №17

Food is great. 9 course meal, pase yourself, take small portions of each dish. Alcohol is quite expensive. The atmosphere and view is amazing. Its a one of a kind place

T
Review №18

Prepare to eat your bodyweight in food!

An
Review №19

Amazing atmosphere, excellent service, superb menu

Ja
Review №20

Awesome place to eat. The food is awesome. The bread is insane. If you love seafood thats the place to be

Yo
Review №21

Awezome setting. Bring your own cooler box. Eat as much as you can seafood.... oxtail pot... delicious baked bread etc. Play area for kids. 7 gang maaltyd delicious!!!!

Je
Review №22

Excellent food definitely a must if you are in the area....will do it again great vibe great food great people....

Pi
Review №23

Enjoyed it very much food excellent

Ry
Review №24

Great food. Great vibes. One for the book if you get the opportunity to go do it.

Jo
Review №25

Excellent best experienced in a group.

Re
Review №26

Loved, loved, loved the experience here! Vast quantities of delicious fresh food (mainly seafood and fish but there is a lamb and beef stew to die for too!). Come here hungry!

Sw
Review №27

If you love eating seafood barefoot in the sea sand then this is the place to be. Went there the first time in 2010 and got married there in 2011. And was there again this weekend... magical atmosphere and the best seafood in the Garden Route.

Ma
Review №28

Best seafood ever. You definately wont leave there hungry. Best atmosphere and beach vibe. Super friendly staff.

Wy
Review №29

Awesome value for money and the food is so good.

Ta
Review №30

AWESOME EXPERIENCE.. FOOD WAS GREAT AND THE BARMEN WERE TOPS!!! EXCELLRNT SERVICE !

Te
Review №31

Warm welcome, great weskus vibe from the owner.

sh
Review №32

Awesome vibe , very authentic, this place caters for the whole family and staff functions.

In
Review №33

Great food, great host and wonderful ambience

A.
Review №34

We were at a wedding, good food, good atmosphere. Good place to go for good food.

Lo
Review №35

Great seafood in a super setting! Do not mis this one if you are a seafood fan!

Ju
Review №36

A place with a character, fun unique atmosphere, absolutely delicious various types of food. Try it and you wont regret it! Five stars from me and my family!

Sa
Review №37

Perfect place to visit if you want food and beach vibe😁

Ka
Review №38

Good family diner. Even kids can be kept busy.

Ca
Review №39

Organisation poor. Bar service poor. Not geared for rainy weather.

Da
Review №40

The whole experience was great. Have had better tasting food. The host was the best attraction, the way he presents the food etc.

Ch
Review №41

View excellent. Service very good. Food excellent. What an enjoyable experience.

Me
Review №42

Such a great experience. The food was amazing!! The staff were friendly and the facility was great! Also a very good play area for the children. Thank you De Vette Mossel. We will be back.

Al
Review №43

Excellent seafood well prepared. 3 hours well spent with your feet in the sand. Friendly people creating a relaxed welcoming vibe.

Ri
Review №44

Lovely place. The introduction at the start of each session is always the highlight for me. Well done on creating this experience.

Fr
Review №45

More of a cultural experience than a culinary one.Snoek was exquisite and the bread really good, but the rest was buffet filling.Remember to take your own drinks.

Ma
Review №46

Outstanding. What an experience!!! Excellent food, brilliant host and unforgetable setting.

Ma
Review №47

Go for the experience! Good food, variety, well organised (do not feel like koshuis standing in line), amazing (feet in the sand) venue. Quirky host. Relaxing.

Ri
Review №48

Amazing wedding venue

wi
Review №49

Great food 😋

Ma
Review №50

Great food and a great vibe

He
Review №51

Thank you for a good meal and a unique atmosphere. Enjoyed it with my family, who is still talking about the food.👍🥳🎶

An
Review №52

Best place!!!Had so much fun with family! The food was the best. Definitely a MUST to visit!

Ja
Review №53

Stunning what an amazing evening

Po
Review №54

Great food and atmosphere

Ar
Review №55

Best food for very little expenses and good vibes

AN
Review №56

The best place ever to spend time with family and friends. Food the best ever and atmosphere amazing

Cr
Review №57

A very rustic setting with a festive atmosphere. The all-you-can-eat seafood was generous although there was no cutlery to eat with. Guests had to eat all the courses with mussel shells which lost its novelty after the third course. Bring your own drinks but dont forget your wine glasses!

Ca
Review №58

Amazing food, great vibe!

Mi
Review №59

Great fun, wonderful staff and food

Em
Review №60

Very nice atmosphere and good food. Also bought De Vette Mossel recipy book from Niel du Bois.. Signed by him.

Ci
Review №61

Amazing food and a not to be missed experience!

Be
Review №62

De Vette Mossel, offers one of the few beach restaurant experiences,with eat as much as you can,freshly baked bread and seafood prepared on the coals in the breathtakingly beautiful Garden Route.For us this was the perfect venue to relax with family and friends we couldnt see due to the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and to celebrate our daughters 21st birthday!

Wi
Review №63

Venue was very relaxed and food was absolutely excellent and of course way too much!!

Da
Review №64

An enormous beach restaurant serving a variety of seafood dishes in separate sittings. Very popular with tourists in the area.

Wi
Review №65

Atmosphere... staff ...food ... venue...overall awesome experience... a must do !

Ru
Review №66

Very awesome down to earth place and some of the best sea food I have had. Love the smell of the ocean and the sand between your toes when eating.

Ja
Review №67

Awesome Place and Food

Ci
Review №68

Just went in quickly to take a look, I didnt visit it yet!

Ca
Review №69

Great experience delicious seafood.

We
Review №70

An experience not to be missed when you find yourself in Mossel Bay over a weekend

Le
Review №71

Quality and menu has gone so down! No more real butter & jam (or even decent potbrood),fresh seafood or funny antics...definitely a COVID risk of note too!

Cr
Review №72

It was fantastic. A truly memorable experience.

Su
Review №73

Nikki helped us so much with planning our wedding! Awesome host, great food and wonderful experience.

Jo
Review №74

Lekker, kick out your shoes and eat as much as you can!

He
Review №75

The food was great but the service was lacking in hospitality.

he
Review №76

Something different than the usual. I dont eat seafood, but the beef/kudu potjie was devine. Staff friendly, organised and I could communicate in my own lanuage - AFRIKAANS

Ma
Review №77

Love it!! Something different, something amazing

He
Review №78

Wish i could give it more than 5/5. 10/5 is more like it. Your trip isnt complete without a visit.

Ja
Review №79

Best experience with awesome food and stunning views! Come hungry because you will eat a lot!

Be
Review №80

I have been here every year and they never disappoint. The best view and vibe. The food is to die for and Ill be back every year that I can. Love this place. So higley recommended. Best money spent.

Ja
Review №81

Only go there if all persons in your party eat fish. Not the best fish types but very tasty. Important to pace yourself and not have large portions at the beginning especially the hot bread. Nice atmosphere.

An
Review №82

The best sea food i have ever had. Excellent!!

Ja
Review №83

Beautiful South African food experience. Almost impossible not to fill up on potbrood as its so delicious!

Ca
Review №84

Lovely cullinary experience with a super sea view

An
Review №85

Bring a cooler box with your own drinks!

Mi
Review №86

Unfortunately I have to express my dissatisfaction at this place.This is the second bad experience that I have encountered at De Vette Mossel Grootbrak.Our children booked as a group and wanted to add 3 further guests. We were informed that the only way to add guests is by doing it online which we promptly did and we received confirmation of our payment.When they arrived they were informed the payment is not showing and they had to pay in full again. Management was unhelpful and rude on the phone.

Ma
Review №87

What an amazing experience. A definite must do. Great venue with fantastic food. Make sure you go hungry!

Fi
Review №88

Excellent and very authentic seafood in an Afrikaans way.

PJ
Review №89

Tasty seafood dishes. The only negative is you battle to finish all that food!

Ad
Review №90

Absolutely worth every penny!

Do
Review №91

So much fun. Great food. Amazing atmosphere. Dont full yourself before the calamari steak 😀

Ro
Review №92

This is a must visit in Groot Brak. It is a great family outing. The staff is very friendly and it has a great atmosphere. You will not get closer to a real ocean experience than this.

Sa
Review №93

Great view great food family restaurant. A must do

W
Review №94

Great west coast experience..

So
Review №95

Good food, good service, beautiful setting.

Ro
Review №96

One of the greatest eating experiences I have ever had! The food is amazing, vibe is vintage beach side Village, and the event is truly unique.

Ha
Review №97

As always a great experience with great food, a fantastic view and good service.

Co
Review №98

Very nice atmosphere, and they really capture the sea theme very good. Maybe its all part of the theme, but the sand did start to get to me in the end. People found it difficult to sit comforteble while the chairs dug deep into the sand. Other than that, food was great! Hostess was amazing and music was good.

Jo
Review №99

Great experience and excellent food and hospitality

Gi
Review №100

Best food in the most awesome atmosphere

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  • Address:Souwesia Beach, Groot Brakrivier, Mossel Bay, 6525, South Africa
  • Site:https://grootbrak.devettemossel.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 79 339 0170
Categories
  • Restaurant
  • Seafood restaurant
  • Wedding venue
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:11AM–3PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Takeaway:No
Health and safety
  • Reservations required:Yes
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Temperature check required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Great cocktails:Yes
Offerings
  • All you can eat:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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