Right on the water in Jubilee Square, Simon's Town, Fran Phalane runs the show at her own place, a no-nonsense spot that's been dishing out solid meals for years with the harbour and mountains staring straight at you from the terrace tables. She's the owner who's usually right there in the thick of it – cooking, serving, or making sure everyone feels looked after – so it skips the corporate vibe and just feels like a local hangout where the focus stays on big portions and fresh seafood without any fluff. What to expect is simple: breakfast runs until noon with build-your-own options or set plates like the English breakfast loaded with eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato and mushrooms, or the salmon version with poached eggs, cream cheese and toast. Move into lunch or dinner and it's mostly seafood done straightforward – fish and chips, calamari and chips, prawns, mussels in garlic white wine, or the full seafood platter stacked with fish, calamari, prawns, chips and rice. Non-seafood picks cover bobotie and rice, lamb curry, ribs, steaks, burgers (beef, chicken, vegetarian or even calamari-style), lasagne and eisbein. Kids get their own smaller meals, salads are basic but filling, and toasted sandwiches or sides like chips and onion rings round it out. Everything lands in generous helpings, the service is quick and friendly, and the outdoor tables make it perfect for watching boats or grabbing a cold drink after the penguin colony. It's family-friendly, alcohol is on the menu, and the whole setup stays relaxed – just turn up, eat, and enjoy the view without needing a booking most days.

Type: Restaurant

Address: 111 Jubilee St, Simon's Town, Cape Town, South Africa, 7995

Telephone: 021 786 9430