Hermanus
Family seafood feast (familie seekosfeesmaal)
Lekker Kuier!
Unieke Belewenis (Unforgettable experience)
Kid-friendly, with a wooden play area featuring a bridge, sandpit, climbing wall, traditional old-school games, a hammock, trampoline and even a zipline!
Voel die sand onder jou voete – jy is reg by die see!
Family seafood feast
(familie seekosfeesmaal)
Lekker Kuier!
Unieke Belewenis
(Unforgettable experience)
Kid-friendly, with a wooden play area featuring a bridge, sandpit, climbing wall, traditional old-school games, a hammock, trampoline and even a zipline!
Voel die sand onder jou voete – jy is reg by die see!
Rewards & reviews
READ OUR REVIEWS:
“Fantastic place and awesome West Coast ‘bare feet in the sand’ braai vibe. Go to enjoy a unique experience, great food and awesome views. A truly unique place. All the food was fantastic, especially the calamari, so pace yourself.” ★★★★★
Let us take you on a journey where the ocean meets your plate in the most delicious way!
“Lekker Kuier!” That’s how we say “enjoy hanging out” here, because that is exactly what you are in for.
De Vette Mossel – Strand Seekos restaurant, is ‘n ervaring! Dit is meer as net ‘n ete. Wees gesellig in ‘n informele opset, kuier saam met vriende en familie, ontspan en natuurlik, eet soveel seekos as waarvoor jy lus is, net soos ons langs die Weskus maak!
At De Vette Mossel (The Fat Mussel), we believe in offering more than just a meal. We present a family seafood feast alongside delicious alternatives for all tastes, ensuring that every guest enjoys an unforgettable and truly unique experience. There is something for everyone at our table! It is a remarkable experience in a one-of-a-kind, informal environment, brimming with Island style relaxation – West Coast authenticity at its finest.
Forget the usual à la carte experience, here we are all about something much more exciting! We serve an endless supply of ocean delights and more (“Viskeidenheid!”), in a relaxed, fun-filled atmosphere. You can indulge for two to three hours, where time is your own. Whether you’re with family, friends or celebrating weddings, parties or functions, every visit is a celebration!
Picture this: You kick off your shoes, feel the sand beneath your feet, and enjoy the presence of friends and family. Experience the ambience and unwind in front of a crackling bonfire with a glass of the finest in hand – right there on our beach! And let’s not forget our beach bar, stocked with a fantastic range of drinks to complement your feast. With mountains as your backdrop, a coastal forest embracing you and the lagoon as your footstool, it’s paradise perfected.
Bookings are essential, so come hungry, bring your gees (bring your vibe and energy) and make those memories!
Our Menu & Prices…
At De Vette Mossel, most of our dishes are prepared right in front of you on open fires, adding to the magic of the experience.
Our menu offers a feast like no other – 7 courses, 13 dishes, served rolling buffet style.
1. Freshly baked Pot brood (pot bread) served with farm butter and sweet apricot jam
with onions, lots of garlic and farm butter
steamed with onions & white wine
with Sweet sweet potato – West Coast style
calamari strips, mussels and prawn tails
Rice: for those who want to catch the sauce
Garden salad: we seldom talk about salads
Vegetable dish with milk and cheese: even Karoo farmers tuck in
(for those who don’t eat seafood)
or Tropical Fruit (slides down your throat)
with South African Rooibos tea
Additional:
prepared with onions and butter & oil
pan fried with onions and butter (this is how it should taste)
– taste the sea!
Abalone -the ocean’s pearl
Prices:
R370 Per adult
R340 Per pensioner (Off Season)
R340 Per high-school
R170 Per primary-school
R95 Per pre-primary
R0 3 years and younger
Additional extras on request:
Calamari steak: R95/300g
Catch of the day: R95/220g
Whole Prawns: R250/500g
Kreef (lobster): R390/420g
Perlemoen/Abalone: R150
Corkage: R40/bottle of wine/bubbly
NOTE: Prices are subject to change.
Cash bar available and card facilities are provided.
(Tariffs are subject to change, once a year on 1 December.)
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Beware of our famous Potbrood!
Oooeee Delliah – Yes, you have been warned!
We bake our very own pot brood (pot bread) over the fire. It is impossible to resist, especially when served with farm butter and sweet apricot jam (appelkooskonfyt)!
But be careful, because when your mussels arrive and you see the seafood pot bubbling away, you might shed a tear if you have filled up on bread!
The pot bread is followed by tender mussel meat, sautéed with onions, heaps of garlic and farm butter, alongside mussels in half shells steamed in white wine and onions, all served to your table.
The next dish is a West Coast classic: snoek served with sweet West Coast style sweet potatoes.
Next, indulge in our signature seafood pot, packed with 3 types of fish, calamari strips, mussels and prawn tails served with savoury rice, a garden salad and a rich vegetable dish with milk and cheese.
For those who prefer meat, there is a hearty meat pot.
To top it all off, we end your dining experience with seasonal fresh fruit, traditional South African moer coffee, rooibos tea with condensed milk and a delightful local favourite – koeksisters!
This is a feast that lasts nearly three hours, so sit back, relax and enjoy – and if anything runs low, don’t worry, there is always more on the way!
A MUTUAL LOVE FOR THE OCEAN
The DVM-Hermanus story…
De Vette Mossel Hermanus opened its doors in 2018, perfectly situated right next to the lagoon with its very own beach.
Your hosts, Gustave and Charné du Bois, grew up with De Vette Mossel from the beginning. Both share a mutual love for the ocean, with kreefduik (lobster diving) being one of their favourite pastimes!
“At De Vette Mossel, we are deeply committed to uplifting our community. That is why we have made it a priority to employ previously unemployed individuals, providing them with the necessary training and skills. Today, they are proud and valued members of our Mossel-family, sharing in the hard work and success of the De Vette Mossel. “
With Gustave and Charné’s passion and their team’s dedication, you can expect the same unforgettable beach/ island style vibe and seafood feast that De Vette Mossel is famous for. Every visit promises the same memorable experience, unique concept and beloved menu that you have come to know and love at every De Vette Mossel.
“Holy Moly Seafood !
Greatest hospitality from arrival to departure. Attentive service, friendly staff. Amazeballs seafood. Well worth it!! Thank you Charne & Team”.★★★★★
We are SASSI Green!*
*except prawns & rock lobster, which are additional and not part of the buffet menu.
At De Vette Mossel Hermanus, we are deeply committed to sustainability and minimizing our impact on the environment. We grow some of our own vegetables using compost from our garden, we avoid plastic straws and encourage suppliers to source less plastic packaging.
Our seafood is sourced responsibly and we make every effort to use local ingredients. We proudly repurpose recycled materials, like fishing nets and ‘fluitjie’ reeds, for building. By using minimal water and donating leftover food to the local community, we ensure that nothing goes to waste.
We donate all food that could not be finished to families in serious need within the community. Nothing goes to waste here.
Weddings, Functions & Events…
Dreaming of a beach wedding or beach wedding reception?
Looking for the perfect spot for your next year-end function or event?
What is your capacity?
We can comfortably seat up to 200 guests, all under roof and sheltered from any weather.
Can we decorate according to a secific theme?
Absolutely!
Do you have a bar?
Our fully stocked bar includes most amenities, such as delicious cocktails, regional wines, beers, spirits, cooldrinks and more!
What entertainment / games can you provide?
Our restaurant experience can be seen as entertainment in itself, as the vibe truly allows you to wind down and have fun! We have various lawn games, such as giant jenga, corn toss, Limbo (How low can you go?) and more!
“What an experience! They deserve 5stars from our family! Staff were excellent and friendly! Food to die for!! Every cent worth the money! The venue sooo relaxing and nice! The youngsters played their hearts out in a save environment! Please, please go and visit!” ★★★★★
Contact & Open Times
We are open all year!
- Functions for more than 30 guests can be booked on any day
- Every Sunday and most Saturdays.
- During December, almost every day, twice a day.
Two sessions per day:
1) Midday session: 12:00 – 15:00
2) Evening session: 18:30
Phone or Whatsapp: 064 552 6627
Email: hermanus@devettemossel.co.za
Please note:
We are wheelchair friendly!
De Vette Mossel reserves the right to cancel a session if the minimum amount of guests are not met.
Behind which dune will you find us?
De Vette Mossel Hermanus is right on the water of the Klein River Lagoon at the Prawn Flats, around the corner from Grotto Beach.
Just as you leave Hermanus on the R43 enroute to Stanford, turn right at the first turn-off that reads “Prawn Flats” and follow the De Vette Mossel signs…
