Codfather, Seafood restaurant in Camps Bay, South Africa
Codfather is a seafood restaurant in Camps Bay, a beachfront neighborhood of Cape Town, where fresh fish, shellfish, and sushi are displayed on ice for diners to pick directly from the counter. Once selected, the catch is cooked and prepared according to each person's preference.
The restaurant opened in Camps Bay more than two decades ago and was among the first in the area to offer a seafood display where diners could choose their own catch. Over time, it became a go-to spot for both visitors and locals looking for a fresh seafood meal on the Atlantic coast.
At Codfather, choosing your meal directly from the seafood display on ice is part of how the place works, and it gives the experience a market-like feeling. This approach reflects the relaxed, hands-on dining style common along Cape Town's Atlantic coast.
Booking a table in advance is a good idea, as the restaurant tends to fill up quickly on weekends and during the summer season. Lunch tends to be quieter than dinner, which can make for a more relaxed visit.
The pricing here works by weight: you pick your seafood from the display, it gets weighed raw, and that determines what you pay. This means two people at the same table can end up with very different bills depending entirely on what each chose.
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