Monday 23 July 2007

Strandloper



Been here before. An open air seaside seafood eating spot. One of the guys working here gave me his account of the work they do there -
The girls don't dress properly, all you get to eat is fresh fish and you work with your barefeet in the sand - life is tough, but it's a job.

Strandloper is well-known for it's 11 course meal, mainly fish and home-made bread and jams. Then of course there's Jakes, the West Coast singer who keeps visitors / patrons entertained with typical traditional Cape songs and some of the better known Afrikaans pop songs.

The seagulls are established patrons, no strikes, no supervision, no moaning about service and diligent in eating everything and anything dished up for them. I'm still not sure if they work there or not?
You pay per head and sit on benches under old fishnets in the sand. There's no electricity and all the food is prepared on site on open fires. From smoked angelfish to lobster. The bar next door provides the drinks but it's recommended you take your own drinks.

For an experience that you'll never forget, book your place next time you're in Langebaan or the surrounding area.

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