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Galjoen

Seafood South African
Location Pointer 99 Harrington St, District Six, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
4.7
(1054 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 - 31 Aug
  • 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.

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

Reviews (1054)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.7
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.6
  • Belinda B. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 17 Jul 26
    Food was great, amazing oysters, hake, mussel soup, snoek bread and butter and squid being our favourites. The goats cheese course was a bit flat and the pecan nut pie dessert a little too dry and don’t think a store bought tennis biscuit should be the face of it. Ice cream and cucumber palate cleanser were amazing. Was a slow night with only 11 guests so ambiance a little low too. That said we appreciate the concept of sustainability and the range of flavours and especially having a typed out card of what each course was delivering.

  • Marc Andre O. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Niell S. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Renate L. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 12 Jul 26
    Absolutely phenomenally delicious food always and superb service!

  • Christine C. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value N/A
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 09 Jul 26
    The food was delicious and the menu very interesting. Staff could have been a bit more engaging perhaps and smiled a bit more!

  • Johan O. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 08 Jul 26
    What a great experience and the food was excellent. It is wonderful to see South African seafood showcased in such an creative and innovative way. Well done and thank you.

  • Alain M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 05 Jul 26
    Great place. Great food. The dessert was the show stopper though. It ranks as some of the best desserts I’ve had.

  • Rudi B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Linda Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 04 Jul 26
    My husband and I had a wonderful time. The food was delicious, unique, and certainly lived up to our expectations. We did notice that one of the dishes was plated a little differently when we compared it, but all the other courses were beautifully presented and consistently executed. Thank you for an exceptional culinary experience—we thoroughly enjoyed every moment.

  • Kim H. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 04 Jul 26
    The most amazing fish dishes - outstanding service

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