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Galjoen

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100
Fine Dining Seafood South African Vegetarian Friendly
99 Harrington St, District Six, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
(945 reviews)
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Attributes

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

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.

Reviews (945)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.6
  • Martin P. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 17 Apr 25
    Food was excellent and innovative. On the pricey side. I felt a bit rushed but to be fair we did not ask for service to be slowed down. Service was good, including wine service.

  • Lisa L. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Andreas H. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Richard E. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Apr 25
    What a fantastic restaurant! Every course was perfect. Great theater when thechef is using the smoker in his kitchen! If you want something special this restaurant ticks that box.

  • ROBYN A. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Deon B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Apr 25
    My wife and I had an awesome time at Galjoen. The staff and head chef was incredible. They made good conversation and were very friendly, explaining about all the food that we were having. The flavours were on a next level. We will most definitely be back. Thanks!

  • Jason H. Dined: 6 days ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Apr 25
    The lunch menu options and combinations need improvement. I don’t see how deep fried battered mussels on taco fit on a menu like this, when it was preceded with cerviche yellow fin tuna & snoek pate with flatbread. The wine pairing was good, solid quality wines. Overall a decent experience, but the lunch menu needs more attention.

  • Johnny S. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Holger B. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 12 Apr 25
    It was awesome, even on the high Cape Town Dining Standards. I have no doubt, that the Galjoen would have a Michelin Star, if it would be located in Europe. Also the Wine Pairing really nailed it. Perfect Wine Selection for each Course. We will definitely come Back.

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