The Lagoon, Walvis Bay, Namibia
 

 Namibia Menu At The Bar

 

 

BOBOTIE SPRINGROLLS

A different take on a traditional Cape Malay dish

Sheets of wafer Thin Phyllo Pastry wrapped around a tasty filling of Minced Beef combined with Almond Flakes and Sultanas, spiced with Garam Masala, Cumin, Coriander, Turmeric & Allspice. Then deep-fried to a crispy golden brown. Served with Mrs Balls Chutney - of course!

 

 

N$63.00

THREE CHEESE AND FRESH GARLIC PRAWNS

Six peeled Tiger Prawns (size 26/30) pan-fried, smothered with grated Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese and freshly crushed Garlic, then topped with a sprinkling of Feta Cheese and fresh Parsley. Served with freshly baked Home-made Bread. Yummmmmy!

 

N$73.00

 

LUXURY PEKING CRAB CLAWS

Local Crab Claws dipped in batter and deep-fried to a crispy golden brown. Served on a bed of lettuce with a Sweet & Sour dipping sauce.

 

N$63.00

FRESH OYSTERS

Half a dozen Fresh Walvis Bay Oysters served on crushed ice with Fresh Lemon Segments & Tobasco Sauce.

 

N$75.00

(Extra Oyster N$12.50)

GRATINATED OYSTERS

Six local Oysters grilled with a topping of Fresh Cream and melted Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese, served with a Caviar Garnish.

 

N$87.00

(Extra Oyster N$14.50)

CREAMY GARLIC MUSSELS

Tasty plump Walvis Bay Mussels in a Creamy Garlic Sauce served in a cute little black potjie with Fresh Homemade Bread to mop up the leftovers!!!

 

N$45.00

(Extra Mussel N$10.00

ESCARGOTS

Half a dozen Snails grilled in pools of melted Garlic Butter and served with chunks of freshly baked home-made bread.

N$39.00

Extra cheese topping (N$12.00)

HOME-MADE SOUP OF THE DAY 

Served with Freshly Baked Home-made Bread.

 

N$32.00

SEAFOOD SOUP 

A consomme of Seafood and mixed Vegetables, topped with two grilled Prawns & Phyllo Scrunchies.

 

N$43.00

WARTHOG REMOULADEN

Shredded Roast Leg of Warthog mixed with finely chopped Cornichons.

 

N$64.00

SMOKED FISH PLATTER

A delicious selection of slivers of Smoked Salmon, Fillet of Smoked Pepper Mckerel, slivers of Smoked Butter Fish and home-made Smoked Snoek Paté. Served with Melb toast and a Garnish Salad.

 

N$94.00

SALADS & SIDE ORDERS

 

 
   

CORONATION CHICKEN SALAD

 

N$68.00

Fried Chicken in a Creamy Mild Curry Mayonnaise with toasted flaked Almonds, Sultanas and Apple served on a bed of Mixed Salad Leaves with Tomatoes & Cucumber.

 

 

BACON & BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Crumbled Blue-Veined Cheese with Crispy Fried Streaky Bacon served on a bed of Mixed Salad Leaves with Tomatoes & Cucumber.

 

N$68.00

CONTINENTAL PLOUGHMANS

Emmental Cheese, Salame, Home-dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil with Fresh Thyme, served on a bed of Mixed Leaf Salad, Tomatoes & Cucumber.

 

N$68.00

CLUB SALAD

A combintion of Herby Fried Chicken, Crispy Bacon, slices of Boiled Egg, Golden Crispy Croutons and sliced Avocado (when in season), served on a bed of Mixed Leaf Salad, Tomatoes & Cucumber.

 

N$68.00

GREEK SALAD

A healthy toss of fresh Mixed Salad Leaves, Cucumber, Onion Rings, Tomatoes, Olives, Feta cheese and Crispy Croutons.

 

N$57.00

CAPTAINs SALAD

Shrimp & finely chopped Crabsticks combined with Cocktail Sauce & Rice, topped with a grilled Tiger Prawn and served on a bed of mexed Fresh Salad Leaves, Cucumber, Onion Rings, Tomatoes & Green Pepper.

 

N$87.00

SAUCES & SIDE ORDERS

 

 
   
Battered Mushrooms N$39.00
Onion Rings N$15.00
Side order of Shoestring French Fries N$15.00
Potato Skins with Tomato Sauce N$20.00
Two freshly baked home-made bread rolls & butter N$5.00
Sweet & Sour Sauce N$10.50
Cheese Béchamel Sauce N$19.50
Blue Cheese Béchamel Sauce
N$19.50
   
Fresh Chilli Sauce (Gravy) N$15.50
Pepper Sauce (Gravy) N$12.50
Mushroom Sauce N$19.00

Cognac Sauce (Gravy with 1 tot of Brandy)

 

N$22.00

SNAKE BITES 

N$57.00
Seven chunks of prime Beef Rump, wrapped in Bacon, marinated in a secret recipe special BBQ sauce then flame-grilled - the perfect meaty bar nibble!!!!  
   

MAIN COURSES 

 

 
   

FISH TRIO 

 

N$123.00

A speciality of 'The Raft', because we know it's sometimes difficult to decide which fish to choose, here we offer you a selection of 'Three of The Best' on one platter!

Pieces of Kingklip, Monkfish and Butterfish fillet, all simply coated in seasoned flour and sizzled on the flat griddle for you to fully appreciate the individual flavours & textures.

Served with Garlic, Lemon or Chilli Butter.

 

 

DEEP FRIED CALAMARI RINGS 

N$72.00

A generous portion of tender Calamari Rings coated in seasoned flour, deep fried & served with homemade Raft Tartare Sauce

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SIZZLED TIGER PRAWNS

Eight Tiger Prawns (16/20, average 55g each) sizzled on the flat griddle and served with Garlic, Lemon or Chilli Butter.

 

N$177.00

GRILLED ROCK LOBSTER 

Crayfish from the rich water of the Atlantic Ocean, Sizzled on the grikkle and served with your choice of Lemon, Garlic or Chilli butter. (Currently our Crayfish are weighing between 400g and 700g and are subject to availibility, please advise your waitron of the maximum weight you would like)

 

N$87.00 PER 100G (uncooked weight)

WEST COAST HAKE MEUNIÈRE

Fillet of Hake dipped in seasoned flour, flash-fried on the flat griddle and drizzled with Lemon Butter.

 

N$67.00

SURF 'N TURF

200g portion of tender Calamari Rings, deep-fried until golden brown, served with 150g of prime beef Rump, flame-grilled to your specification. Topped with Mushroom Gravy & two grilled Tiger Prawns, accompanied by Tartare Sauce.

 

N$107.00

ALL OF THE ABOVE SERVED WITH TURMERIC RICE OR SHOESTRING FRENCH FRIES & A MIXED SALAD

 

 

"LEKKER PLATTER"

Fingers of Rump Steak (450g), Deep-Fried Calamari (300g), Onion Rings, Potato Wedges, Battered Mushrooms & Shoestring French Fries.

Served with Sweet & Sour sauce, Tomato Sauce & Mayonnaise dips.Serves two hungry tummys!

 

 

N$197.00 

MEAT DISHES 

 

 

"Straight from the Butchers Block to the Open Flame Grill we offer you a selection of Prime Cuts simply basted with Olive Oil & sprinkled with Sea Salt for you to enjoy the full flavour of the meat."

 

 

How to order your meat:

Rare - Horns and Hair off - the simpler the better. Succulent and filled with flavour.

Medium Rare - Settling Down. Gently cooked on the outside, with the flavours intact.

Medium - Still delicately pink in the centre, with some of the original flavour.

Medium Well - Cooked to perfection - but drying out and the flavour diminishing.

Well Done - Finish en klaar! (Not recommended by our chefs)

 

 
300G BEEF FILLET N$137.00
300G GAME FILLET N$124.00
450G BEEF RUMP N$117.00
250g BEEF RUMP N$79.00
KUDU SIRLOIN N$97.00
ORYX SIRLOIN N$97.00

ROYAL CHICKEN A LA RAFT

Crumbed Breast of Chicken, topped with Chopped Ham and melted Cheddar & Mozzarelle Cheeses.

N$79.00

VIENNEA SCHNITZEL

200g Crumbed Pork cutlet, topped with Mushroom Sauce.

N$65.00

'BIG DADDYS' BBQ SPARE RIBS 

 
ONE WHOLE KILO (uncooked weight) N$147.00

HALF A KILO (uncooked weight)

 

N$87.00

ALL OF THE ABOVE SERVED WITH TURMERIC RICE OR SHOESTRING FRENCH FRIES & A MIXED SALAD

 

 

"KIDDIES CORNER"

 

Strictly for children under 13 years only with no exceptions!!!

 
Lighty Fish 'n Chips N$46.00
Lighty Pork Schnitzel & Chips N$46.00
Lighty Chicken Schnitzel & Chips N$46.00
Lighty Rump 'n Chips N$51.00
Lighty Pasta Carbonara N$51.00

Lighty Fresh Tomato Pasta

 

N$35.00

BISTRO MENU

12 NOON - 10 P.M. 

 

"WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS"

All of our pizzas are prepared in the traditional Italian way with a Rich Tomato Sauce, plenty of Oregano and a topping of Mozzarella Cheese (with a sprinkling of Cheddr for extra flavour).

All are made to order (please be patient if we are very busy!) and cooked in our custom-built Wood-Fired Oven until just blackened at the edges for that authentic woody taste!

It you prefer your pizza less well cooked then please order it 'blonde'.

 

 

27cm

30cm

IRON LADY

Plain & simple - Tasty Tomato Base topped with Oregano and Melted Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese.

 

N$47.00

N$54.00

CHEQUE IN THE POST

Tasty Beef Mince combined with Rich Tomato Paste, Green Peppers, Onions, BBQ Spice, Garlic & a pinch of Chilli Flakes, topped with Oregano and Melted Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese.

 

N$59.00

N$69.00

POPEYE'S PUNCH BAG

Spinach, Feta & Garlic on a Tasty Tomato Base topped with Melted Mozarella & Cheddar Cheese.

 

N$65.00

N$78.00

LIMBO DANCER

Ham, Pineapple & Sweetcorn on a Tasty Tomato Base topped with Melted Mozzrella & Cheddar Cheese.

 

N$61.00

N$73.00

QUEEN'S HANDBAG 

Ham & Mushroom on a Tasty Tomato Base topped with Oregano and Melted Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese.

 

N$65.00

N$77.00

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING

Lots & lots of Red Hot Chillies, Salami & Green Pepper on a tasty Tomato Base toped with Oregano and Melted Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese.

 

N$59.00 N$69.00

SIMBA'S MEAT FEAST 

Beef Rump, Fried Chicken, Ham & Salami on a Tasty Tomato Base topped with Oregano and Melted Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese.

 

N$67.00

N$78.00

NICE EYES

Tuna, Feta Cheese, Capers, Olives & Anchovies on a Tasty Tomato Base topped with Oregano and Melted Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese.

 

N$79.00

N$94.00

LAUGHING COW'S CHEESE FEAST

Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese & Emmental Cheese on a Tasty Tomato Base topped with Oregano and Melted Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese.

 

N$91.00

N$109.00

MYSTERY OF THE UMFOLOZI 

Smoked Mussels, Smoked Oysters & Marinated Shrimps on a Tasty Tomato Base topped with Oregano and Melted Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese

 

N$82.00

N$98.00

HORNY RHINO - The ultimate Walvis Bay Pizza!!!

Six Fresh Walvis Bay Oysters baked on a Tasty Tomto Base topped with Oregano and Melted Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese.

(N$9.00 per each extra oyster)

 

N$122.00

N$147.00

 ....or if you just fancy a snack, how about one of our BAMBINO PIZZA'S!!!

 

 

 

'MEAT HEAD' BAMBINO - Beef, Chicken, Salami & Ham

 

 

N$25.00

'VEG HEAD' BAMBINO - Onion, Green Pepper, Sweetcorn, Mushrooms

 

  N$20.00

(n.b. No changes available on Bambino toppings!!!!) 

 

 

 

EXTRA TOPPINGS - GO ON BE A DEVIL!!!! 

 

   
(Prices are for each extra topping, no discount for 'withouts')    
Banana, Capers, Chillies, Egg, Fresh Tomato, Sweetcorn, Onions   N$8.00
Anchovies, Bacon, Beef, Chicken, Fresh Garlic, Avocado   N$10.00
Green Pepper, Ham, Pineapple, Salami, Spinach   N$10.00
Cheddar, Feta, Mozarella, Olives, Shrimps, Smoked Mussels   N$16.00

Blue Cheese, Emmental Cheese, Fresh Mushrooms, Smoked Oysters

 

  N$22.00

MIXED SIDE SALAD

Continental Lettuce leaves, Local Tomatoes, Cucumber, Green pepper & Onions

 

 

N$18.00

DANGEROUS DOUGH BALLS

Only because you won't be able to stop eating them!!!!

Served with Garlic Butter N$6.00 or Chilli Butter N$6.00

 

 

N$9.00

BURGERS

 

 

 

Quality is our recipe....we don't cut corners with our burgers or our ingredients.... just 100% beneficial nutrients.... no binders, no fillers, no MSG...."never sacrifice great taste!"

   

 

 

 

STAVROS THE GREEK

150g coarse ground Lamb patty flavoured with Rosemary & Garlic, topped with Tzatziki sauce, sliced Tomato and crispy Lettuce.

N$63.00

Extra Lamb Patty N$19.00

FLAMING SOMBRERO

150g juicy Beef patty spiced with Chilli, topped with Home-made Tomato Salsa, Cheddar Cheese and Crispy Lettuce.

N$52.00

Extra Beef Patty N$15.50

BONDI BEACH BABE

150g juicy Beef patty topped with melted Blue Cheese, Beetroot, Horseradish Mayonnaise and Crispy Lettuce.

N$68.00

Extra Beef Patty N$15.50

COLONEL WHO???

150g Chicken Patty infused with Garlic, Orange Zest, Onions, Oregano and Tomato, topped with Sliced Tomato, Onion Rings, Mayonnaise and Crispy Lettuce.

N$52.00

Extra Chicken Patty N$15.50

GALLOPING GAME GOURMET

150g Prime Namibian Game patty topped with Cheddar Cheese, Sliced Tomato, Onion Rings, Mayonnaise and Crispy Lettuce.

N$52.00

Extra Game Patty N$13.50

MR BEAN'S BRAINWAVE 

150g Deluxe Veggie Burger made with: Red Kidney beans, Carrots, Mushrooms, Oats, Onions, Red Peppers, Garlic, Sesame Seeds, Fresh Coriander, Fresh Ginger, Egg, Soy Sauce and Fennel Seeds. Topped with Sliced Tomato, Mayonnaise and Crispy lettuce.

 

N$52.00

Extra Veggie Patty N$20.00

BARE BACK RIDER

A Plain and simple 150g juicy Beef Patty with our secret recipe natural seasoning. NO Sauce and NO garnish - ready to add your choice of extras on top.

 

N$41.00

Extra Beef Patty N$15.50

All of our burgers are served on a toasted bun with a side order of Shoestring French fries.

 

 

EXTRA TOPPINGS 

 

 
Raw Onions, Fresh Chilli, Garlic, Mayonnaise, Lettuce N$2.50
Sliced Tomato, Green Pepper, Caramelised Onions N$3.50
Cheddar Cheese, Fried Egg N$5.50
Emmental Cheese, Avocado N$6.60
Crispy Bacon, Tzatziki, Tomato Salsa N$9.00
Fried Mushrooms N$13.00

Please note that Pizzas and Burgers are only served in the Bar & Bistro, NOT in the Main Restaurant!!!! 

 
   
   
   
   
   
 

 What they say about us;

If you are in Namibia you need to visit the Raft
I love the Raft,  I have been there about a dozen times over the last 2 years and always look forward to coming back.  Great staff, great manager and tonight I finally met the owner Sarah who is just lovely.   I love this place, if you are in Namibia then you need to come to the Raft, Its the best place to eat in town. I recommend it to everyone I know.  The food is excellent, the view is spectacular, its a great place to spend a night with your family or freinds.  I have been here about a dozen times over the past couple of years and always look forward to coming back.  If I had one complaint it would have to be - the Crocodile was off the menu... (sorry, but I do love the Bushmans Platter with the Crocodile)  Thank you to you all, I look forward coming back next week before returning to the UK.  David Carroll Director Purple Pear Creations Web Design Ltd UK  PS Get yourself a Facebook page so we can all like everything about the Raft... 

What a pleasure to find such a great place on our travels through Namibia.

We liked it so much we came back twice. -S. R. Australia

We are from California-USA, and your restaurant was a perfect end to our time in Namibia. -Joseph

Les Otaries ne font pas assez de spectacle.Superbe soirée, -Mera Switzerland

The best seafood I have ever eaten! -Natalia Czechoslovakia

Thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Lovely atmosphere, warm fire, friendly staff and divine food. Great to visit you in Walvis. Would love to come back one day. Thanks for excellent service. -C.W.G.

Sorry but we think you have to move your outstanding, extraordinary restaurant to another place- our home town in Austria for example. We will be back. Svelyn and Chuish

Ein lob an die gute kuche!! Wir waren sehr zufriendin G.Germany

Quality is when the client comes back not the product. We’ll come back. -M. P.

Have been coming here since 1 ½ years ago, when we moved to Walvis Bay Best in Southern Africa!  -Victor & Hanlé

Excellent Restaurant! The finest place we have eaten in Namibia!  A.P. UK

Congratulations to the chef! C. I. Belguim

We wish we lived nearer to you, so we could be regular customers. This was our first experience at your Restaurant and we will be back!  -Mike & Linda Liverpool