Baía Seafood Restaurant - V&A Waterfront
Baía is a seafood restaurant on the Victoria Wharf at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, with views across Granger Bay to Robben Island. Since opening in 2001, it has built a reputation for seafood with a mix of continental and Portuguese influences. The kitchen, led by Chef Patricio Cumaio, grills langoustines and prepares line fish from Southern African waters, alongside poultry and game dishes.
The dining room looks out over the bay through large windows, with a cocktail bar serving drinks before and after meals. The wine list includes Cape vintages and international labels, selected to match the seafood. The restaurant accommodates private functions and is halaal-friendly.
What defines the place is the view. The tables face north-west across the bay, so the light in the evening falls across the water towards Robben Island. The building sits at the edge of the wharf, close enough to the sea that the breeze carries the salt air inside.