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02/06/2026
🐙 Trawlers Calamari Combo
Can’t decide between strips, rings, or tentacles? Now you don’t have to. We’ve brought them all together in one epic Calamari Combo!
Get the absolute best of everything—tender strips, crispy rings, and those perfectly crunchy, flavorful tentacles. It’s a seafood lover's dream, fried to golden perfection and served just the way you like it.
Sit-down or takeaway
New meals and Specials available ‼️
Trawlers Seafood
35 Beach Road, Gordon's Bay
02/06/2026
🐙 Trawlers Calamari Combo
Can’t decide between strips, rings, or tentacles? Now you don’t have to. We’ve brought them all together in one epic Calamari Combo!
Get the absolute best of everything—tender strips, crispy rings, and those perfectly crunchy, flavorful tentacles. It’s a seafood lover's dream, fried to golden perfection and served just the way you like it.
New meals and Specials available. Pop in and check it out!
Trawlers Seafood
35 Beach Road, Gordon's Bay
31/05/2026
Come enjoy the beautiful day on the beach in Gordon's Bay with some delicious seafood at Trawlers.
35 Beach Road, Gordon's Bay
27/05/2026
Seafood Platters 🐟
For One, for Two... or for the Family!
Enjoy Hake, Calamari, Prawns, Mussels, and Chips—all freshly cooked to perfection. Available for sit-down and takeaway.
Check out our NEW menu items, meals, and specials:
🌊 Ocean Commotion
🛥️ Trawlers Special
🦑 Calamari Combo
Pop in at Trawlers this weekend to share a Seafood Platter with family, try our new calamari tentacles, and see what the Ocean Commotion is all about!
35 Beach Road, Gordon's Bay ⚓
22/04/2026
The sun is back! ☀️ After the rain we’ve had this past week, the next few days are looking beautiful—perfect for a stroll on Gordon's Bay beach.
We’re ready to fuel your sunshine vibes with the freshest hake, golden chips, and our famous calamari. Grab a takeaway for the beach or sit down for a quick bite, come soak up the clear skies at Trawlers!
TRAWLERS Seafood
🌊 35 Beach Road, Gordon's Bay
🐠 Everyday Specials
🐟 Pensioners Menu: Mon-Thu
⏰ Open 11:30 - 20:00 seven days a week
12/04/2026
Trawlers Seafood Platters!
For one, for two... or for the family. Enjoy Hake, Calamari, Prawns, Mussels, and Chips—all freshly cooked to perfection. 🐟🦑🍤🍟
Sea you at Trawlers!
35 Beach Road, Gordon's Bay
Trawlers is a landmark Seafood Eatery in Gordon’s Bay, Cape Town. Order sit-down or takeaway from our menu and enjoy your delicious meal right on the beachfront.
31/03/2026
No need to travel far this Easter! Whether you're heading to the beach or enjoying a day outing with family, we’ve got the fish and chips ready for you! 🐟🍟
Trawlers is open every day this Easter weekend. Come join us on the stoep for a sunset or grab a takeaway to enjoy by the water. After all, local is lekker, and there’s no better place to celebrate the holiday than right here, on the beach in Gordon's Bay!
TRAWLERS
35 Beach Road 🐟 Gordon's Bay
Trawlers is a landmark Seafood Eatery in Gordon’s Bay, Cape Town. Order sit-down or takeaway from our menu and enjoy your delicious meal right on the beachfront.
04/03/2026
At Trawlers, we’ve been serving our Pensioners Menu since 2012, and our commitment to our senior citizens has only grown stronger. If you’re 60 or over, join us every Monday through Thursday on the Gordon's Bay beachfront for our legendary menu.
Whether you’re a regular or visiting Gordon’s Bay for the first time, we have a massive variety of discounted specials waiting for you. From Seafood Parcels and Combos to Burgers and Extras, everything is available at exclusive prices!
* In-store only
* Must be 60 or older
* Available Monday - Thursday
* March - November
* Excludes public holidays
🐠🐚🐙🐬🐟🐋
15/02/2026
Come for the view, stay for the seafood 🍤🐟🦑
25/01/2026
Nothing beats the view from our stoep! Visit TRAWLERS, Gordon's Bay main beach for fast service, ice-cold drinks, and the freshest seafood on the coast. Whether you’re fresh off the beach or just looking for a view, we’ve got a table waiting. No need to book. Just pop in and Chow!
Have you tried our calamari?!
22/12/2025
SEASONS GREETINGS from everyone at TRAWLERS!
Spend Christmas Day on the beach and enjoy your favourite seafood! Fresh Catch. Cold Drinks. No Stress.
No need to book or order in advance. Lots of tables, sit-down or takeaway available. Here's our trading hours for the upcoming public holidays.
TRAWLERS Seafood - 35 Beach Road - Gordon's Bay
02/11/2025
The weather is too good to stay inside! Come enjoy the beautiful day on the beach in Gordon's Bay with some delicious seafood at Trawlers.
Our stunning new mural is waiting for its close-up! Stop by and take a look.
15/06/2025
Happy Father's Day! Enjoy the view from our stoep and celebrate with family while enjoying sharing a plate of freshly made seafood!
🐠 Hake | Snoek | Kingklip | Yellowtail
🦐 Prawns | Calamari | Mussels
🍟 Chips, Onion Rings, Hash browns!
🥗 Fresh salads, juicy burgers, loads of extras
🥤 Huge selection of soft drinks
• Parcels • Combos • Seafood Platters • Family Meals
Trawlers Seafood 🐟 EST1995
35 Beach Road, Gordon's Bay
10/02/2025
Share a Platter for Two at Trawlers with someone special this Valentine's Day ❤️
• Calamari
• Hake x 2
• Mussels x 10
• Prawns x 10
• Chips
Offer valid only on 14/02/2025
Serving fresh seafood on the beachfront since 1995. Trawlers is known for it's family friendly vibe,
31/12/2024
May your New Year be as golden and crisp as freshly fried hake and as satisfying as a portion of our calamari!
Trawlers is open on New Year's day from 10:30 - 20:30. See you on the beach!
Address
35 Beach Road
Gordon's Bay
7140
To get to Beach Road in Gordon's Bay, you can take the N2 highway and exit onto Sir Lowry's Pass Road. Continue on this road until you reach Gordon's Bay and turn left onto Beach Road. If you are driving, there is street parking available along Beach Road.
If you prefer public transport, you can take the train from Cape Town to Strand station, then transfer to a minibus taxi or bus heading towards Gordon's Bay. Once in Gordon's Bay, Beach Road is within walking distance.
Please note that these directions are for the general area of Beach Road in Gordon's Bay and not specific to any particular establishment such as Trawlers.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11:30 - 19:15 |
| Tuesday |
11:30 - 19:45 |
| Wednesday |
11:30 - 19:45 |
| Thursday |
11:30 - 19:45 |
| Friday |
11:30 - 19:45 |
| Saturday |
11:30 - 19:45 |
| Sunday |
11:30 - 19:45 |
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What people say
Trawlers, located on Beach Road in Gordon's Bay, is a seafood restaurant and fish & chips shop that has been reviewed by various sources. The most recent review available is from an online source, which was posted just a few weeks ago. According to the review, Trawlers offers a wide variety of seafood dishes that are fresh and delicious. The reviewer highly recommends the fish & chips, stating that it is some of the best they have ever had.
Another review from a magazine was published about six months ago. The reviewer praised Trawlers for its friendly service and cozy atmosphere. They also mentioned that the prices were reasonable for the quality of food served.
A newspaper review from over a year ago gave Trawlers high marks for its seafood selection and preparation. The reviewer particularly enjoyed the grilled calamari and lobster bisque.
As for customer comments published online, there are mixed opinions about Trawlers. Some customers rave about the freshness of the seafood and the generous portions, while others complain about slow service or high prices.
One customer wrote: "I had an amazing meal at Trawlers! The oysters were so fresh and delicious, and my fish & chips were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be back!"
Another customer had a different experience: "I was disappointed with my meal at Trawlers. The service was slow and my fish was overcooked."
No information is available yet on reviews specifically for their fast food options.
Overall, it seems that Trawlers is a popular spot for seafood lovers in Gordon's Bay. While there may be some inconsistencies in service or pricing, many reviewers agree that the quality of food makes up for any shortcomings.
