Galjoen: Cape Town’s Newest Seafood Sensation by Neil Swart and Anouchka Horn
As winter tightens its grip on Cape Town, renowned restaurateurs Neil Swart and Anouchka Horn, the minds behind the beloved Belly of the Beast, are luring hungry Capetonians out into the cold with the opening of Galjoen, the city’s most exciting new seafood restaurant.
Embracing Local Seafood
With their reputation as chef-patrons of the intimate and curated Belly of the Beast, Swart and Horn have gained a dedicated following. At Galjoen, located just a short walk from Belly, they continue their culinary focus, this time highlighting sustainably caught South African seafood. They aim to encourage diners to savour the bountiful fish from the local oceans, rather than relying on imported seafood.
Elevated Seafood Experience
Galjoen offers a set menu, its composition and courses subject to change based on the weather and the day’s catch. This flexibility allows Chef Stoltz to create new culinary delights and refine signature dishes according to the freshest ingredients available. One such dish is their unique interpretation of fish and chips, cooked over open coals with lemon butter, evoking the nostalgic seaside flavours of salt, vinegar, and perfectly cooked fish.
Commitment to Sustainability
Galjoen has partnered with leading seafood merchants in Cape Town, ensuring a steady supply of fresh produce while supporting environmental and socio-economic sustainability. Local sources, such as Saldanha Bay for farmed mussels and self-employed artisanal fishermen through Abalobi and Greenfish, contribute to Galjoen’s commitment to responsible sourcing.
Inspired Nautical Design
Galjoen’s interior design, conceptualised by Annelise Vorster and Yolandi Vorster, strikes a balance between light-industrial elegance and subtle coastal motifs. The space exudes a relaxed and playful nautical ambiance without being overtly thematic. From balcony balustrades resembling ship’s gangways to ceramic light fixtures shaped like traditional buoys, every detail contributes to the maritime-inspired aesthetics.
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Galjoen welcomes guests for lunch from Wednesday to Saturday and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, offering a set menu priced at R550 per person for lunch and R750 per person for dinner. Located at 99 Harrington Street, Cape Town, Galjoen awaits to delight your senses with the finest local seafood.
Galjoen embraces Cape Town’s love for seafood, celebrates South African produce, and ignites conversations about sustainable dining practices
