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27/10/2026
A little indulgence✨
From fresh, vibrant flavours to rich, slow-cooked comfort — there’s something delicious waiting at our table.
🥗 Duck Prosciutto Salad — Delicate, savoury and beautifully balanced with fresh, vibrant flavours.
🍷 Greek Lamb Kleftiko — Tender, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, rich in flavour and made to savour every bite.
🍤 Garden Herb Prawns & Rice — Succulent prawns, fragrant herbs and a little taste of coastal indulgence.
Three dishes, each with a story of its own.
Which one would you choose?🍷
📍 The Butcher’s Mermaid | Hout Bay
*Come hungry
27/10/2026
🔥 **PRICED TO GO!** 🔥
FREE-RANGE BABY CHICKENS (POUSSINS)
💥 **ONLY R59.99 EACH!** 💥
Small in size, BIG on flavour!
Perfect for roasting, grilling or throwing on the braai! 🔥
At this price, they're flying out the door! 🐔💨
📍 MKM Butchery | The Butcher's Mermaid, Hout Bay
⏳While stocks last❗️
25/09/2026
What a day we had!!! 🇿🇦🌳
Good food from the braai, wonderful local wines, and an incredible collection of prizes — all shared with a brilliant crowd.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed prizes, and every person who joined us and made our celebration so special.
We gave it all away… but kept the memories. ❤️
See you under the Milkwood again soon.
The Butcher’s Mermaid × Nature’s Oasis
Vinimark - The W**e Company
- Orpheus & the Raven
- Bosman Family Vineyards
- Bon Courage W**e Estate
Numesa Kefir
Spice Excellence
Panda Nutrition
Gentle day South Africa
PrimeSelf
24/09/2026
The counter is stocked. The fires are ready. 🇿🇦🔥🥩
Heritage Day at TBM is officially underway!
Pick your favourites straight from the counter — steaks, lamb, sausages & all the sides — and build your own Heritage Braai plate. 🔥
🌳 Under the Milkwood
🎱 Nature’s Oasis Bingo from 3PM
🎁 Amazing prizes up for grabs from NOA, TBM & friends
Come hungry. Bring your people. We’re here all afternoon. 🇿🇦
📍 The Butcher’s Mermaid, Hout Bay
21/09/2026
Heritage Day, the TBM way. 🇿🇦🔥
This Thursday (LAST THURSDAY🥳), we're joining forces with our neighbours at Nature's Oasis Hout Bay for an afternoon under the Milkwood.
The fires will be going with a Heritage Braai — choose from steaks, lamb, sausages and all the sides — while Nature's Oasis takes over from 3PM for Bingo under the tree.
We've also pulled together some seriously lekker prizes from Nature's Oasis, The Butcher's Mermaid and a few of our friends. 👀🎁
Bingo sheets: R50 each
Come hungry. Bring your people. Grab a table under the Milkwood and make an afternoon of it. (Limited Spots available)
Thursday, 24 September | From 12PM
📍 The Butcher's Mermaid, Hout Bay
Reservations for Bingo 072 675 4371
Restaurant Bookings through DinePlan or WhatsApp.
T&C's Apply
11/09/2026
❗️WE HAVE ASPARAGUS AGAIN! ✨
White Asparagus á la Flamande @ R195
served with a buttery-parsley sauce and mashed, hard boiled eggs
Smoked Trout & Ham available as add-ons 😜
Limited portions available
📍 Red Sails, 26 Main Road, Hout Bay
📞 +27 21 3000 282
14/08/2026
❗️NEW STARTER ON THE MENU 🧜♀️
Beef Tongue - Carpaccio Style
Tender slices of beef tongue served with pickled red onions, a light Dijon dressing and fresh watercress.
A beautifully balanced dish and a delicious introduction to one of the butcher’s most underrated cuts.
31/07/2026
❗️We’re hiring a Barman at The Butcher’s Mermaid, Hout Bay.
We’re looking for an energetic, people-focused professional with restaurant/bar experience and extensive knowledge of alcohol. Both are essential.
To apply:
Email your CV to [email protected]
or
drop it off at
The Butcher’s Mermaid,
Red Sails Building, 26 Main Road,
Hout Bay.
❗️Please note: foreign nationals must hold a valid work permit or relevant legal working documentation. This is non-negotiable.
30/07/2026
❗️WE ARE HIRING❗️
We’re looking for energetic, people-focused individuals with a minimum of 2-3 years restaurant experience and a passion for exceptional service.
To apply:
Email your CV to [email protected]
or drop it off at
The Butcher’s Mermaid,
Red Sails Building, 26 Main Road, Hout Bay.
❗️Please note: foreign nationals must hold a valid work permit or relevant legal working documentation. This is non-negotiable.
24/07/2026
HAPPY FRIDAY! 🥳
Fairly nice weather this weekend!!
ARE WE BRAAI'ING?
Address
26 Main Road
Hout Bay
7806
To get to Main Road in Hout Bay, you can take public transport by using the MyCiTi bus route 108 and getting off at the Hout Bay stop. Alternatively, if you are driving, you can take Victoria Road and turn onto Main Road. Parking is available along Main Road or in the nearby lot.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
11:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday |
11:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday |
11:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday |
10:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday |
10:00 - 21:00 |
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What people say
The Butcher's Mermaid is a must-visit restaurant and deli located on Main Road in Hout Bay. This establishment is dedicated to providing its customers with locally sourced, free-range meat products, the finest charcuterie, and a choice of mouth-watering steaks and burgers on their terrace. The food styles offered here include breakfast, steakhouses, burgers, barbecue, and brunch.
Their freshly made dishes are sure to satisfy your cravings. The lightly seared Beef Carpaccio garnished with smoked chilli oil dressing and pine nuts is a must-try! Their beef burger patties have zero traces of gluten and are made with plain meat and herbs for that extra flavour.
If you're looking for something more substantial, try their 850g Beef Fillet for four served with a side of fries, salad, and your choice of sauce. For couples, they offer a double burger special featuring two free-range burger patties, bacon, cheese, and your choice of side fries or salad.
The Butcher's Mermaid also offers exceptional cocktails that are satisfying on the palate. The owner has so much passion for his craft that you can taste it in every dish he creates.
In conclusion, if you want to taste the best in town when it comes to locally sourced meat products and deliciously prepared dishes, head over to The Butcher's Mermaid on Main Road in Hout Bay. You won't be disappointed!
