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De Vette Mossel Grootbrak — kick off your shoes for a seafood feast 

In 2004, Niel de Bois opened De Vette Mossel Grootbrak in Mossel Bay with the vision of providing families with a unique experience. Soon after opening, the restaurant became a highly sought-after destination for diners who craved something extraordinary. And when Niel partnered with Nikki Greyer, who brought her ever-helpful nature and dedication, De Vette Mossel Grootbrak became more than a seafood restaurant; it’s a seaside tradition.   

De Vette Mossel Grootbrak serves up family seafood feasts 

At De Vette’s, the experience begins the moment diners arrive. With the waves nearby, diners kick off their shoes, feel the sand beneath their feet and lekker kuier! 

While most restaurants offer their diners an à la carte menu, De Vette Mossel Grootbrak serves their seafood delights buffet-style. It is a feast like no other with seven courses, thirteen dishes, and three hours long. Each dish is prepared in front of diners on an open fire, and combined with the playful atmosphere, there is a sense of magic in every detail.   

The seafood buffet serves up a variety of mouthwatering dishes. Their fresh pot brood comes with farm butter and sweet apricot jam, while mussel meat comes with onions, lots of garlic, and farm butter. The West Coast Snoek is prepared West Coast style, and the seafood pot comes with three types of fish— calamari strips, mussels, and prawn tails. Diners who don’t enjoy seafood will love the meat potjie. Topping it all off, the dining experience ends with watermelon, sweet melon, tropical fruit, traditional moer coffee, South African Rooibos tea and koeksisters.  

Additional meals include the Catch of the Day, a calamari steak, West Coast rock lobster, whole prawns, and oysters. Don’t worry, if something is running low, there is more on the way!  

The restaurant is completely family-friendly with a variety of activities to keep young diners engaged. In addition to full access to the beach, the restaurant offers an in-house play area featuring two wooden lighthouses, catwalks, a sandpit, and a climbing wall. Traditional old-school games, a hammock, trampoline, swings, a giant bird nest, swing ball, and even a zipline make up part of the playhouse.   

Weddings, functions, and events at the beachfront 

De Vette Mossel Grootbrak offers itself as a prime location for special occasions. From a dream wedding or beach reception to year-end functions or events, the restaurant can accommodate up to 500 guests. With their unique setting, menu, locations for captivating photos, indoor seating area and dedicated team, they turn dream events into realities. 

Contact details 

For more information about De Vette Mossel Grootbrak call 079 339 0170 or email grootbrak@devettemossel.co.za 

De Vette Mossel Grootbrak is located at Souwesia Beach, Groot Brakrivier, Mossel Bay, 6525. 

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