Hops Restaurant & Bar Ballito

The food was delicious and so fresh! We shared the mussels as a starter and then I had hake and prawns as a main, which was the best seafood I've had in a long time! I think the portion sizes are quite generous, as well! The location is also perfect - nothing better than eating seafood and watching the waves.

1. Hops is a very busy local hangout for everyone, thus you will have a sacrifice in service (as we got our crumbed mushrooms with our fish and chips 🍟 and had to wait some time for the strawberry daiquiri) 2. The rest was fine, for you knew what you were in for. 3. The Crumbed Mushrooms came with a cheese sauce = that didn't work at all, and it was deep fried too long. But the fish and chips 🍟 were fine. 4. Not a "must go and visit" but fine for a light meal.

My wife and I visited Hops for breakfast today and were thoroughly impressed with the quality of food and overall experience. We ordered the "Sunrise Breakfast," and to our pleasant surprise, our meals were served in no time, despite the restaurant being quite busy. The food was not only prepared quickly but also exceeded our expectations in terms of quality and flavor. Each dish was rich, flavorful, and beautifully presented. This meal costs R55 per person which is extremely affordable. The ambiance was relaxed and inviting, with a chilled, laid-back vibe enhanced by the breathtaking view of the ocean and the soothing ocean breeze. It’s the perfect setting to enjoy a meal and unwind. While the waitresses could have been a bit friendlier, this did not detract significantly from our experience. Overall, we had a wonderful time and are excited to return to try other dishes on the menu. I highly recommend Hops for anyone looking for a delicious breakfast and a great atmosphere!

Portions were fresh and very tasty, absolutely loved the fried prawns apatitizer and the Hake & Calamari was beautiful. Plenty to take home for a second meal!

Fantastic atmosphere with a wonderful sea view. The cocktails are delicious, and we enjoyed a bit of everything from the menu. The mussels were the highlight – absolutely the best! Highly recommend this spot for a great meal and drinks with a view.

Best in Ballitio. We had a business meeting and couldn't have chosen a better place for it. The owner popped by numerous times as well, just to ensure that we are taking care off. The food, service, ambience and offcourse the VIEW, was absolutely fantastic. I was visiting from Gauteng and can really recommend anyone to visit this gem in Ballito.

I suppose its all about chilling out and enjoying a few beverages while waiting for your food, as the food takes quiet long to be prepared. The portions are generous and the meals are good. I didn't particularly like the pie and chips though- it contained a hint of something that just wouldn't allow me to finish the dish (probably tomato paste??) The chicken pasta was enjoyable and so were the chicken livers.

We have been to Hops, Ballito many times and not disappointed BUT today we were both very unhappy with our Eisbein. My husband's Eisbein was70% horrible fat. My gravy was so over salted. Sadly, we told the manager and he never came back to us.