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Whale Watching Delights: Bientang’s Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar Unveiled

Step into the wild adventure that is Bientang’s Cave (Pty) Ltd Restaurant & Wine Bar! This place isn’t just about incredible food and wine; it’s a journey into a century-old cave nestled along Walker Bay’s shores, smack in the heart of the world’s finest whale-watching territory.

 

They tantalize taste buds with daily specials and an extensive a la carte menu boasting a mouthwatering array of seafood, meats, poultry, and vegetarian delights. Dive into spectacular hot and cold platters, indulge in heavenly desserts, and sip on Cape’s finest wines while whale-spotting just a stone’s throw away.

 

 

At Bientang’s Cave (Pty) Ltd Seafood Restaurant & Destination venue, they’ve transformed a traditional cave, once home to the Koi Strandloper, into a rustic dining experience that spills onto the rocks of Walker Bay in Hermanus. The cave’s natural charm and the bustling ambiance of the whale-filled bay draw patrons back year after year.

 

This internationally acclaimed restaurant, seated within a century-old cave, is perched in the heart of the planet’s top land-based whale-watching hub, overlooking the African continent’s sole whale sanctuary. Settle on their deck, relish divine seafood, savor top-notch Cape wines, and catch sight of whales lounging just a stone’s throw away.

 

Throughout the year, they’re graced by dolphins, Bryde’s Whales, Humpbacks, and the occasional Orca, but the Southern Right whales steal the show from May till December.

 

Bientang’s Cave (Pty) Ltd specializes in seafood but caters to all dietary needs. Their menu boasts an array of delights from Seafood Platters to Curries, Bouillabaisse Soup, Steaks, Burgers, Crayfish, Pan-Flashed Tiger Prawns, Pork Ribs, and Vegetarian Dishes. Their unique venue sets the stage for extraordinary events.

 

Indulge in their specials, explore the a la carte menu, sample award-winning wines, and sip on cocktails – it’s a daily affair at this incredible spot.

 

 

Discover how they’re championing sustainable tourism and conservation at Bientang’s Cave (Pty) Ltd. Situated on the edge of the Walker Bay Whale Sanctuary, they’re dedicated to preserving this haven. From establishing the Bientang’s Whale Watch Centre and Research Facility to daily clean-ups and reducing their carbon footprint by sourcing locally, they’re committed to safeguarding our natural resources for future generations.

 

Join their mission as they participate in sea debris clean-ups, recycle glass, tins, and paper, and advocate for sustainable seafood through the South African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI). It’s all about ensuring a healthier marine ecosystem by serving species from well-managed populations. Dive into their menu guilt-free, knowing you’re contributing to a sustainable seafood industry that cares for our oceans’ well-being.

In a cave below Marine Drive 100m from Old Harbour, Hermanus is where you’ll find them!!

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