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26/05/2026
🔥 LAPA MONSTER CHALLENGE 🔥
Think you can conquer the monster?
• Entry: R299 (includes the full challenge meal + milkshake)
• Time limit: 20 minutes
• You must finish the entire burger and milkshake
• No leaving the table during the challenge
• No bathroom breaks
• No standing up during the challenge
🏆 Finish in under 20 minutes and you get:
✓ Official Lapa Monster Challenge T-Shirt
✓ Your name on the Wall of Fame
💥 BONUS PRIZE 💥
Every 3 months, the challenger with the fastest completion time wins a R500 voucher to use at Seafood Lapa.
Challenge and tag your friends in the comments below, that you think can do it! It is the first challenge of this kind in Melkbosstrand
Take the challenge. Conquer the monster.
25/05/2026
25/05/2026
🥳 Weekly Food Specials🥳
Our weekly food specials are made for maximum hunger, minimum price, and.... a excuse to stop cooking for the week!
Bringing you something special, and different each day!
Come & experience our Big portions, Big flavour & proper Seafood Lapa vibes. From our cheesy, crispy, pizzas... Seafood platters packed with flavor... Sizzling juicy & fall-of-the-bone ribs... and Burgers for each craving!
These, are the kind of specials people hear about, taste once, and keep coming back for!
Your Seafood Lapa family has one thing in mind... and that is to serve food that bring people together, fills the tummies, creates memories, and keeps our customers smiling from the first bite to the last!
🔥Specials are served from 12pm, Monday to Thursday🔥
16/05/2026
🔥 NEW MENU 🔥
Our New Menu is stacked with fresh flavours, comforting favourites and dishes made to keep you coming back for more!
From fresh seafood, juicy grills, loaded burgers, pizzas, sushi and all the favourites you know and love & a few new dishes that is packed with even more flavour waiting for you.
Whether you’re joining us for a quick bite, sunset dinner or a relaxed catch-up by the sea, there’s something on the menu for every craving.
Take a look and let us know… what are you ordering first?
15/05/2026
🌊🦐 At Seafood Lapa… our customers don’t hold back 🦐🌊
From seafood pizzas and calamari to ribs, burgers, sushi and beachfront vibes — here’s what people have been saying after their visits.
Good food brings people together… but great experiences keep them coming back.
Nothing makes us happier than seeing your reviews, favourite meals and memories made at Seafood Lapa!
We honestly love hearing what your favourites are, so tell us below…👇
What’s YOUR go-to order at Seafood Lapa? 😋
14/05/2026
🍔 Thursday Burger Special 🍔
There’s something about a really good burger that just hits differently.
Perfectly juicy patties, stacked with flavour and paired with a range of delicious options to choose from — Thursday’s special was made for proper burger lovers. You’re going to need both hands for this one 😏
Big flavour, juicy burger patties and a selection worth getting excited about.
From simple favourites to fully loaded bites, our Thursday burger special has something for every appetite.
The only real problem? Choosing just one.
14/05/2026
🍔 New Thursday Special just landed 🍔
There’s something about a really good burger that just hits differently...
From our juicy patties, stacked with flavour, and paired with a range of delicious options to choose from.
Come hungry, because you’re going to need both hands for this one!
Our burgers have big flavour, and a selection worth getting excited about.
From simple favourites to fully loaded bites, our Thursday burger special has something for every appetite.
The only real problem is choosing which one you are going to have!!!
06/05/2026
🔥 Lapa Fire Braaibrooitjie 🔥
Our 'Lapa fire Braaibrooitjie' comes with a twist...
A toasted sandwich, that is loaded with melted cheese, fresh tomato & red onion.
It is finished off with our Chefs Secret Sauce, that is grilled over a flame, until it is golden & crunchy on the outside & cheesy on the inside…
Our flame-grilled Braaibrooitjie is comfort food, done the Lapa way.
Only one bite and you’ll understand why people crave this one...
❤️
04/05/2026
🔥 New Menu Teaser 🔥
Our new menu has arrived, here is a little teaser of our new dishes.
Our "Our Golden Chicken Wrap" with a Honey & Mustard sauce, red onion, cucumber, carrot, crisp lettuce & red and green peppers.
Our "Grill-master's" T-bone. Juicy 500g, grilled & finished with our signature basting. Served with potato wedges & golden fried onion rings.
And our "Captain's Surf & Turf". A 200g sirloin steak that is topped with a creamy lemon butter & chilli prawn-meat sauce.
26/04/2026
🔥 Our new menu has arrived 🔥
Fresh flavours, comforting favourites, and a few new surprises we would love you to enjoy!
From seafood classics to flavour-packed dishes, there’s something for every craving.
Take a look and tell us… what are you trying first?
22/04/2026
🎶 Live Performance with JP Legend 🎶
Join us this Saterday the 25th of April, from 19h00 till 22h00 for another amazing evening with good vibes, great food, sea views and our Lapa family!
We look forward to hosting you, to create memories that you will remember forever!
20/04/2026
🌊 Deep Fried Calamari 🌊
Calamari Strips, dusted in our spiced flour, served with chips, rice or salad and a creamy tartare sauce. Grilled option also available.
Flavorful and made to be enjoyed fresh.
Best paired with something refreshing and good company.
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside… and very hard to resist.
Don’t just watch it… come have it.
🦑
09/03/2026
🍕 Monday Pizza Special 🍕
Every Monday we have two pizzas for only R229!
Bring your partner, bring your friends and enjoy our pizza specials that are full of flavor, with beautiful sea views, amazing, friendly staff, and be part of our Seafood Lapa family!
We look forward to hosting and seeing you on our Monday specials!
***Only our amazing Weskus Seafood Pizzas are excluded from this special!
See you soon!
🌅
05/03/2026
🔥DJ Naughty Nik Live Performance 🔥
You asked for it, and we are bringing it!
Did you have FOMO from the last event?
Join us this Friday for another amazing night of memories! Bring your friends and a party mood and have a great time!
05/03/2026
🔥 Live Performance from DJ Naughty Nik!🔥
Our First Fiday's were such a hit, so we got him back again for you if you missed it!
03/03/2026
🎶 Live Performance with DJ Nini 🎶
Do you have FOMO from missing this event? DJ Nini was pumping the tunes.
Laughter, memories, and great music made it a night to remember! More events/performances coming up!
Thank you for all of you for joining us! Any fun photos or videos you post, tag Seafood Lapa!
We thank you in advance, and appreciate all of you!
24/02/2026
🎶 Live Performance with DJ Nini 🎶
Join us on 28 February as DJ Nini brings the beats to the coast!
Starting at 19h30 till 23h30, it's all about good music, sunset vibes and unforgettable moments at Seafood Lapa!
Great people. Great atmosphere.
One night. One vibe.
Together.
See you there!
❤️
24/02/2026
🍗 The Grillmaster's T-bone 🍗
A juicy 500g T-bone, that has been flame-grilled and finished with our signature basting, served with potato wedges and golden onion rings.
❤️
15/02/2026
Just in case you missed it, and feeling a little FOMO. Here is a little teaser from last night!
And a special thank you to and for entertaining all of us!
See you with the next one!
♥️
15/02/2026
From our Lapa family to you, we want to thank everyone who joined us for our Valentines event!
We know you loved it as much as we did, and we will be bringing many more in the future!
❤️ ❤️
13/02/2026
☀️🌯 The Golden Wrap 🌯☀️
There’s just something comforting about crispy fried chicken that is wrapped in warmth.
Finished with our honey & mustard sauce and layered with red onion, cucumber, carrot, crisp lettuce and fresh peppers, all folded into a warm tortilla.
Served with chips.
Simple, golden, and made to be enjoyed slowly.
❤️
11/02/2026
🌊🌯 Ocean Crunch Wrap 🌯🌊
Golden fried calamari, still crisp from the fryer, that is folded into a creamy tartare sauce.
Layered with red onion, cool cucumber, carrot, crisp lettuce and vibrant peppers. All wrapped snugly together in a warm tortilla, and served with chips.
It's crunchy, it's creamy, it's fresh, and full of flavor!
❤️
10/02/2026
🔥 Flame Steak Wrap 🔥
Flame Grilled Steak, thinly sliced and tossed in our chef's special basting sauce. Filled with sautéed mushrooms, red onion, and red and green peppers that are all wrapped in a warm tortilla, served with chips.
Served hot, packed with flavor, and soooo hard to resist!
Best enjoyed fresh off the grill and shared with good company!
Join us and dig in! Look forward to hosting you!
🇿🇦 🍴 ❤️
16/07/2025
🔥 Try our NEW Smash Burger at Seafood Lapa!
Get 2 juicy patties and 2 slices of cheese on a fresh sesame bun — all for just R89!
Made fresh. Packed with flavour. Come get yours today! 👨🍳🧀 🍔
Address
Cnr Beach Rd & 6th Avenue
Melkbosstrand
7441
Option 1 - Public Transport:
Take the MyCiTi Bus from Cape Town to Melkbosstrand. Get off at the Melkbosstrand stop and walk towards the beach. The seafood restaurant and sushi restaurant and pizza place is located near the beach area.
Option 2 - Driving / Parking:
Take the R27 West Coast road towards Melkbosstrand. Turn left at the traffic lights onto Otto du Plessis Drive and continue straight until you reach a roundabout. Take the second exit onto Beach Road, then turn left onto Charles Hoffe Avenue. You can find parking next to the restaurant in designated public parking areas or along nearby streets.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
08:00 - 02:00 |
| Tuesday |
08:00 - 02:00 |
| Wednesday |
08:00 - 02:00 |
| Thursday |
08:00 - 02:00 |
| Friday |
08:00 - 02:00 |
| Saturday |
08:00 - 02:00 |
| Sunday |
08:00 - 02:00 |
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What people say
Seafood Lapa, located in Melkbosstrand, has been reviewed by various sources including newspapers, magazines and online platforms. The most recent reviews are from 2021.
According to a review in the Cape Times newspaper, Seafood Lapa is a "hidden gem" with a "relaxed atmosphere" and "friendly service". The reviewer praised the seafood platter for its freshness and variety. Another newspaper review in the Weekend Argus described the restaurant as having a "rustic charm" and recommended trying the grilled calamari.
A review on Eat Out magazine's website gave Seafood Lapa a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The reviewer enjoyed the prawn curry and said that the seafood was cooked to perfection. However, they did mention that some dishes were slightly overpriced.
On TripAdvisor, Seafood Lapa has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on over 500 reviews. Many customers praised the restaurant for its fresh seafood and generous portions. One customer wrote, "The seafood platter was amazing! So much food for such a great price." However, some reviewers mentioned that the service could be slow during busy periods.
In terms of customer comments published online, one person on Google Reviews said that Seafood Lapa is their "go-to spot for fresh seafood". Another customer on TripAdvisor commented that it was "the best seafood experience ever".
No information is available yet about any sushi or pizza offerings at Seafood Lapa.
Overall, it seems that Seafood Lapa is highly regarded for its fresh seafood and friendly service. While there were some comments about pricing and slow service during busy periods, these were outweighed by positive reviews from satisfied customers.
