Muisbosskerm was the first – the original open-air restaurant – when they opened their doors in 1986. Wait, let’s rephrase – there are no doors.

Located on the West Coast Way Wild Route

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West Coast Way is your ultimate gateway to experiencing the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Cape West Coast of South Africa. As a premium tourism brand, we offer six uniquely themed trip plans that promise an unforgettable journey: Cape, Culture, Foodie, Tractor, Berg, and Wild.

Discover over 101 incredible things to see and do with West Coast Way: Savour the delights of wine, craft beer, olives, and Rooibos tea tastings. Indulge in authentic Weskus cuisine and the traditional braaivleis (barbecue). Feel the thrill of swinging into Citrusdal on a zipline or challenge yourself with Cederberg bouldering. Rejuvenate in natural warm pools and embark on serene cruises across lagoons and rivers. Explore the diverse landscapes of nature reserves and a National Park, or embark on exciting game drives. Hone your skills in archery and angling, or amp up the excitement with sandboarding and quad-biking. Enjoy horse riding, immerse yourself in the unique San culture, and experience the vibrant Riel dancing. For water sports enthusiasts, kite- and windsurfing, surfing, and kayaking trips await. Go beach hopping, learn about bees and whales, and delight in birdwatching in a twitcher’s paradise – all within South Africa’s renowned wildflower reserve. For more information on the best places to visit on the West Coast, road tripping routes, hikes, tours, and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777.  Follow us on  on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn @WestCoastWaySA.

Muisbosskerm is located on the West Coast Way Wild Route  and is essentially a shelter built from a certain kind of shrub called ‘muisbos’ by the native herdsman that used to migrate to pasture and water depending on the season.

It’s a family business and has been the brain-child of the Turner family since the beginning. This means that they have been trading for 30 years.

Muisbosskerm is basically on the beach, just above the high water mark and this outdoor restaurant is a few kilometres out of Lamberts Bay in the direction of Elands Bay.

Essentially you come to the Muisbosskerm to eat sea food – fresh from the sea, the way it is supposed to be in an ideal world – but you are in for various other treats as well.

If you haven’t tasted fresh, warm, homemade potato yeast bread baked in a clay oven, now’s the time. The farm butter melts into the soft bread, you lather your own grape jam onto the slice, and then you lose touch with the rest of the world.

But the best is yet to come. Fresh fish from the waters of the West Coast – baked, smoked and/or grilled. Pickled herring and mouth-watering local-is-yokel paella. Old-style venison, lamb or tripe stew made from ingredients from the veld. Coffee and traditional koeksisters round it all off.

No wonder you have to set a few hours aside for this meal, or rather, experience. You wouldn’t want it any other way anyway.

Also no wonder a devotee on TripAdvisor – who have awarded them the 2016 Certificate of Excellence which means that they’ve had consistently good reviews throughout – advised visitors, apart from small portions of each dish, to stand up eating when you are here.

You want to immerse yourself in a true West Coast foodie experience. With boeremusiek nogal.

You might just want to stay to view the spectacular sunset from your prime spot on the beach.

Remember that it is essential to book.

Find Musibosskerm on the West Coast Way Wild Route.

Open 7 days a week | Free entry
Distance from Cape Town: 256km
Where: 47 Church St, Lambert’s Bay,
Coordinates: 32.0937° S, 18.3033° E
Contact: (c) +27 (0)27 432 1017 | muisbosskerm.co.za

West Coast Way is Your Route To Nature

West Coast Way is your ultimate gateway to experiencing the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Cape West Coast of South Africa. As a premium tourism brand, we offer six uniquely themed trip plans that promise an unforgettable journey: Cape, Culture, Foodie, Tractor, Berg, and Wild.

Discover over 101 incredible things to see and do with West Coast Way: Savour the delights of wine, craft beer, olives, and Rooibos tea tastings. Indulge in authentic Weskus cuisine and the traditional braaivleis (barbecue). Feel the thrill of swinging into Citrusdal on a zipline or challenge yourself with Cederberg bouldering. Rejuvenate in natural warm pools and embark on serene cruises across lagoons and rivers. Explore the diverse landscapes of nature reserves and a National Park, or embark on exciting game drives. Hone your skills in archery and angling, or amp up the excitement with sandboarding and quad-biking. Enjoy horse riding, immerse yourself in the unique San culture, and experience the vibrant Riel dancing. For water sports enthusiasts, kite- and windsurfing, surfing, and kayaking trips await. Go beach hopping, learn about bees and whales, and delight in birdwatching in a twitcher’s paradise – all within South Africa’s renowned wildflower reserve. For more information on the best places to visit on the West Coast, road tripping routes, hikes, tours, and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777.  Follow us on  on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn @WestCoastWaySA.