Cargo Hold Restaurant

Very nice place to relax and watch the sharks while you eat. We had the crays and prawns. Lovely garlic butter. Steak was cooked well and the Brulē was creamy but way too heavy on the sugar. Staff do need a tad more training. All and all a great experience.

We ordered the peri peri prawns, these were huge prawns ,the sauce was nice but a little on the sweet side. We also ordered the lamb shank, this was tasty. The overall aesthetics of the restraunt could have been better but you can view parts of the aquarium which we enjoyed.

Overall disappointed, but not bad. We came from overseas and really wanted to have the experience sitting next to the tank. Sitting by the tank was nice, but it was filled with trash and we got to watch a lays packet swimming with the sharks. The food was very underwhelming, it looks nice but it all came luke warm and the calamari was overcooked. The portions are also good sizes. The worst of all was the service, because of the website we knew we had to book in advance for a tank side table, so I booked 3 weeks in advance. When we got there they tried to seat us at a different table, and only after complaining they loved us. The entire time we were eating and drinking they were wiping the table over my shoulder. Definitely won’t be going back.

Walking in I was quite disappointed with the decor of the restaurant. Yes it is supposed to give off a vibe of a cargo hold of a ship, but as a result it leaves a cold and soulless atmosphere. The large wall to wall and floor to ceiling aquarium is a lovely display of a variety of fish and small shark. However, once you dig into the food all is forgotten as your attention is drawn to the delicious dish in front of you! I had the peri peri prawns, like I’ve done in several restaurants around the country, and this was easily the best peri peri prawns dish I have ever had. I will return easily just to have this dish again. Also at our table , the chicken breasts were ordered and it was juicy and very flavourful-you will not go wrong in ordering this as well.

The tank is amazing however the staff are not very professional and need training... the food was ok... we ordered medium to well done steak however the plate was bloody and unappealing. The milkshakes are also very average...Our bill was R750 for 2 pax and really not worth it.The restuarant could also do with moisture absorbers as it creates a stuffy environment.

The prawns were excellent. The fish of the day had good quality, but no flavor. Of course the highlight is the fish. It's nice, but it would be nice if we were surrounded 360. If you're not sitting right next to the tank, you could miss some views. The cost is higher than near alternative restaurants, but the amount of food was much more. The family enjoyed it and they aren't easily impressed.

It was the dinning with a piece of the ocean that did it for me! Food was great and so was the service. Definitely a place i would go back to. The prices arent even bad for the quantity and quality of food you getting. Reservations has to be made prior to going and you have to request to be seated next to the tank . The place does get quite busy during the dinner times. Its the perfect place to celebrate a loved ones birthday or anniversary.

I hosted my sisters birthday dinner @Cargo Hold Restaurant and their service was absolutely AMAZING. Chef Warren and some staff members helped me with my decor setup without even having to ask. They went out of their way to make sure that everything was perfect(and exactly the way I want), before the birthday girl and other guests arrived. Even the ladies at reception were very welcoming, including the rest of the staff as well. The food was absolutely delicious, everything was just, 10/10 minus NOTHING!