OUR LAID BACK WAY
We at De Vette Mossel strive to offer much more than merely perfectly prepared seafood – this is an experience, in unusual and informal surroundings, where you relax with friends (old ones and newly found ones) where your time is your own and where you may eat as much as you like – just like we do along the West Coast.
The excellent preparation of top quality seafood, in abundance, and value for money, is our pride.
The different dishes are prepared and presented one after the other as a rolling buffet. We strive to prepare seafood perfectly, and to serve it immediately thereafter. This guarantees freshly prepared seafood on the plate – an absolute must for exceptional seafood.
FRUIT OF THE GRAPE
With arrival we welcome you with a complementary glass of good Cape wine.
We do have a well-stocked cash bar and specialize in stunning cocktails.
Our Menu
Our menu consists of 7 courses (13 dishes) which are prepared and presented one after the other as a rolling buffet. Of each you may eat as much as you like – or can! Calamari, prawns and catch of the day are additional for those you want to go all out! But this is not as easy as it sounds….
The majority of the dishes is prepared in full view on open fires in front of you – this guarantees off–the-grid-fresh seafood – the only way to do it.
Relax, wind down – we eat for nearly three hours! And remember, we will never run out of anything – the worst that can happen is that it is on its way!
But please, do not expect hand-crafted crystal glasses, or silver cutlery. You are at the beach, and here we do it as we would along the West Coast- you eat with a mussel shell. If you do not think you’ll like it, or if you are of the opinion than you deserve more from life, you will most definitely be more at ease in a fancy French restaurant.
*We donate all food that could not be finished to seriously needy families in the area. Nothing goes to waste here.
, with onions, lots of garlic and farm butter;
, steamed with onions in wine
– with Sweet sweet potato– West Coast style
calamari strips, mussels and cleaned prawn tails
Rice (for those who want to catch the sauce);
Garden salad– (we seldom talk about salads);
Vegetable dish with milk and cheese (even Karoo farmers tuck in)
(for those who don’t eat seafood)
or Tropical Fruit (slides down your throat)
– (sorry – we do not do tea!)
Additional:
– with onions and oil/butter- the chef will say
– pan fried with onions and butter (this is how it should taste)
– taste the sea!
We only make use of green SASSI products in our buffet.*
Menu is subject to seasons and availability
* Prawns are listed by Sassi as Orange, thus “Think twice”. We only use sustainably farmed prawns served whole in the shell – we do NOT butterfly/devein our prawns. The delicate taste of prawns lies in the shell. We prepare and eat it like we do along the West Coast.
*West Coast Rock Lobster is listed by Sassi as Red, thus “Don’t buy”. It is not part of our buffet and is additional. It is thus for you to decide.
WEDDINGS & FUNCTIONS
A wedding on the beach, even if it is in the middle of the country? It does not have to be only a dream! Talk to us to make your wedding day truly unforgettable – you are worth it!
Our Beach Seafood Restaurant is a perfect wedding venue, where love, romance, fun and dreams become a beautiful reality. De Vette Mossel has a unique beach/sea setting with unbeatable rates. Kick of your shoes for an unforgettable beach wedding and seafood buffet.
Please follow the link for more info of our weddings and common Questions & Answers.
FUNCTIONS
De Vette Mossel lends itself perfectly to work functions, year-end functions, birthday bashes and other, where colleagues and friends can interact and enjoy themselves in an informal and relaxing atmosphere.
De Vette Mossel can easily accommodate large groups – we can seat up to 340 guests.
Invest in your staff- they are your most important asset!
WEATHER
Although De Vette Mossel @ Harties is partly an open air restaurant, all seating is under roof and protected against wind and rain.
Furthermore, it is designed in such a manner that it could be adapted within minutes to such an extent that we can be fully operational even in case of strong winds and rain.
In any case, do not complain about the weather – this is Africa. We need rain to survive.
Our Story
Founded December 2004
In December 2004, owner Niël du Bois followed his heart, gave his creative spirit free reins, took the plunge and did what many people only dream about – opening an open air restaurant literally on a beach. Where the best seafood is prepared and enjoyed in Spartan surroundings – just like on the West Coast.
With a blessing fom Above (and thanks to the support by a municipal officer or two) the first De Vette Mossel Beach Seafood Restaurant was born. On an isolated and pristine beach at Groot Brak River near Mossel Bay.
Thanks to the continuous support by our newly found Mossel friends, De Vette Mossel grew and grew until the first fire was lit at De Vette Mossel Harties in 2012 with our own bushveld beach and Tietiesbaai lighthouse! In 2013 De Vette Mossel Parys opened doors and the fourth De Vette Mossel in Hermanus in 2018.
Jannie and Zinanda Geyer and Rochelle Marais are your hosts at De Vette Mossel @ Harties. Just like Niël, they also followed their dream and traded their busy city lives for Hartbeespoort. They grew up with De Vette Mossel and fit the profile of typical West Coast hosts like a glove. Be assured of personal, friendly attention and highly efficient service.
The chefs, cleaners and kitchen staff is a story in its own right. Only jobless people were employed, trained and today they form an integral part of De Vette Mossel. Without them, De Vette Mossel is not possible – they therefore also share in the fruits of success.
Niël visits often to make 100% sure that regarding concept, menu and quality it mirrors the vision of the De Vette Mossel restuarants and also to ensure that “baber” does not suddenly appear on the menu!
DE VETTE MOSSEL VISION
We strive to
Offer an unforgettable and traditional, true West Coast experience to all people in a “lekker”, relaxing and sociable atmosphere.
Serve a unique experience, honest seafood in abundance, quality & true value for money.
Make a positive difference in the lives of our staff and in the communities in which we serve.
Excellence and passion in all we do.
Behind which Dune?
De Vette Mossel @ Harties is in Hartbeespoort on the R511 close to Jasmyn Farm Stall.
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DE VETTE MOSSEL @ HARTIES IS OPEN THE WHOLE YEAR!
Mostly open for lunch (12:00) or dinner (18:00) on weekends, feel free to ask us about available dates.
Booking ESSENTIAL!
For Functions larger than 40 the Mossel can be booked Any Day!
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R350
Per Adult
R310
Per Pensioner
R150
Per Primary School
R50
Pre-primary
R0
3 Years and Younger
S.Q. whole Rock Lobster
R220 for 400g whole Prawns (prepared West coast style- whole and NOT butterflied/deveined),
R80 for 170g Calamari Steak
R60 for 170g Catch of the Day
R120 Corkage per cooler box (Does not apply to company functions)
(Tariffs are subject to change, once a year on 1 December.)
(PLEASE NOTE: We have a well-stocked Mossel cash bar. We also have debit/credit card facilities.)
Booking is essential. Firstly, to avoid disappointment and secondly to enable us to properly prepare for your arrival and to ensure an unbeatable experience.
De Vette Mossel reserves the right to cancel a session if the minimum required guests aren’t met.
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