With the original Harbour House restaurant in the ever-expanding Harbour House Group overlooking the waters of False Bay, it’s fitting that the latest outpost of the Group’s La Parada collection gazes out over the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. La Parada del Mar occupies a prime position on Camps Bay’s glam seafront strip – just steps from the powder-white sands of Cape Town’s Atlantic seaboard. This new opening stands apart from the sultry Spanish flavour of the original La Parada Bar de Tapas on Cape Town’s trendy Bree Street or Constantia Nek.
It’s a venue of individual spaces. Café tables at street-level are popular for people-watching and soaking up the buzz of Camps Bay’s glorious beachfront. Just a few steps away, the barmen behind the mosaic-clad Bombay Sapphire bar whip together their signature Gin & Tonic Del De Barra; the classic cocktail given a lift by mango, rosemary, grapefruit and orange zest. Upstairs, La Parada del Mar leans a little upmarket: more Fabiani loafers than sandy Havaianas.
A DJ spins sultry tunes Sunday afternoons
A space where raw wood shutters swing open to reveal panoramic views over Camps Bay beach, waving palms and cobalt blue seas. Little wonder it’s already proving popular for functions from birthday celebrations to intimate corporate events. It’s also fast becoming the most popular spot on the strip for banishing the Sunday blues, with a DJ spinning sultry seaside tunes from the afternoon into the early evening each Sunday.
La Parada’s Executive Chef, Martin Senekal has pushed the level of cooking into a new league at La Parada del Mar. Flavours are bold yet perfectly balanced, while plating retains the focus of traditional tapas with a welcome dose of Camps Bay panache.
“La Parada del Mar has quickly grown a loyal following on the sought-after Camps Bay strip. And perhaps unsurprisingly for this seaside outpost of Harbour House Group; this is just the first phase of the journey for La Parada del Mar,” says Stuart Bailey, Brand GM for the group.
Where: La Parada del Mar, 35 Victoria Rd, Camps Bay, Cape Town
Book: 021 286 2106, campsbay@laparada.co.za
Open: Monday to Sunday, from 8am -2am
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