The Raft Restaurant
The Raft
A seafood restaurant built on stilts over the Walvis Bay lagoon, known for fresh oysters, flamingos and sunset views.
Built over the water of the Walvis Bay lagoon, just off the seafront road, the restaurant often has flamingos in view from the windows, and sunsets can be spectacular on clear days. The most praised dish is local fresh oysters. Other options include squid, prawns, sole, sashimi and seafood platters. Recent reviews are mixed on service speed and some dishes, so it is best to come for the oysters and views and avoid peak times. Mid to upper-mid priced, located on The Esplanade in Walvis Bay, about 30 km by car from Swakopmund.
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 11:00-23:00; Sun 11:00-14:00 (check official times)
Nearby sights
- Walvis Bay Flamingos
- Pelican Point
- Dune 7
- Living Desert Tour
- National Marine Aquarium of Namibia
- Swakopmund Jetty
- Woermannhaus
- Swakopmund Lighthouse