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Galjoen

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100
Seafood South African
Location Pointer 99 Harrington St, District Six, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
4.7
(1063 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Great Views
  • WiFi
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100

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Galjoen is a South African sustainably-sourced seafood restaurant.

We serve a tasting menu where we showcase the beautiful seafood our country has on offer.

What makes us sustainable? Sustainability can mean different things to different people. Our approach is to serve only what is responsibly caught locally. If it’s not from South Africa, it’s not going on the menu.

By reservation only.

Gourmet Guide™ Description

One floor up on vibey Harrington Street, Cape Town, Galjoen is semiindustrial in feel, even a little retro, with one side overlooking buildings and the other facing Devil’s Peak. Here is a duo who are different, but united in their ethos of integrity when it comes to ingredients. Chefs and
co-owners Neil Swart and Anouchka Horn started their journey with a restaurant in the northern suburbs before opening Belly of the Beast through crowdfunding. After that resounding success, Galjoen followed.

Expect to find ABALOBI’s catch of the day rather than imported species. Local sourcing is paramount, as is seasonality. Reducing waste is also crucial, so be prepared to enjoy the less sexy cuts of meat and fish, creatively crafted into memorable plates. Both chefs, along with head chef Isca Stoltz, are constantly sharing ideas and conceptualising new
and innovative dishes.

The recipe is simple but effective – book for what could be a five-, six-, or even eight-course meal, disclose your (only-if-you-may-die) allergies, pay a set price, and simply show up. Entrusting yourself to this Harrington Street team is exciting, alluring, and always downright
delicious.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 12h30 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 12h30 - 22h00
  • Thursday 12h30 - 22h00
  • Friday 12h30 - 22h00
  • Saturday 12h30 - 22h00
  • Sunday CLOSED

Specials

Winter Lunch Special

Galjoens winter lunch brings together comforting flavours, beautifully prepared seafood and a dining experience that feels warm, inviting. Begin with warm bread and mussels, followed by an elegant take on fish and chips, before ending with a comforting baked dessert. The menu shifts subtly from day to day, guided by the freshest local catch and ingredients available.

  • 15 May - 30 Sep
  • Thu-Sat: 12:30:00 only
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 15 May 2026

Karen Dudley x Galjoen

For one night only, Karen Dudley joins us at Galjoen for a long-table feast celebrating the sea, the season, and the joy of gathering around a table. Known for her generous style of cooking and love of bold, comforting flavours, Karen will join the Galjoen team for an evening of shared dishes, storytelling, and a menu created especially for the occasion. 10th August. R1450 pp

  • Mon, 10 Aug
  • Monday only: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 14 Jul 2026

Winter Dinner Special - Aug & Sept

Galjoens winter dinner celebrates the best of locally sourced seafood and seasonal ingredients, guided by the freshest catch available. Thoughtfully prepared and inspired by the Capes coastline, it offers a warm, inviting dining experience centred around simple, refined flavours. R650 pp

  • 1 Aug - 9 Aug
  • Everyday: 18:45:00 only
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 29 Jul 2026

Winter Dinner Special - Aug & Sept

Galjoens winter dinner celebrates the best of locally sourced seafood and seasonal ingredients, guided by the freshest catch available. Thoughtfully prepared and inspired by the Capes coastline, it offers a warm, inviting dining experience centred around simple, refined flavours. R650 pp

  • 11 Aug - 30 Sep
  • Mon-Sat: 18:45:00 only
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 29 Jul 2026

Reviews (1063)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.7
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.6
  • Annabel R. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 01 Aug 26
    We really loved our lunch at Galjoen. It is a lovely space, and the food was interesting and delicious. I particularly liked the mussel soup, fresh hake main with tomato salsa and home-made mayo, and the unctuous tipsy tart, creme anglaise and ice cream! Very nice service too.

  • Brendan G. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 31 Jul 26
    Very enjoyable meal with great variety and awesome flavours

  • Lutz B. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Edwin K. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 30 Jul 26
    Excellent service and experience celebrating my wife's birthday. Highlight for my boys was the snoek roll with the mussle soup.

  • Gareth S. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 30 Jul 26
    Excellent experience thank you! Beautiful food pairings and a lovely evening!

  • John S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 28 Jul 26
    Amazing experience and terrific food avd wine pairing experience.

  • Nicola d. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Cassie Z. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 24 Jul 26
    The kind of meal that makes you eat more slowly because you don't want it to end. An incredible experience!

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