Galjoen
A 24-seat tasting menu restaurant using only responsibly caught South African seafood, awarded an Eat Out Star for 2026.
Located at 99 Harrington Street, Galjoen is the sister restaurant of Belly of the Beast. It exclusively uses responsibly caught seafood from South African waters. The menu is kept secret, with the day's offerings written on a blackboard and changing according to what is fresh. Reviews frequently mention the smoked snoek pâté, bread served with snoek pâté and mussels, and Viskerrie, a refined take on Cape Malay fish curry. The restaurant has only 24 seats and offers fixed seating times daily. Bookings must be made online in advance and require a deposit. As of November 2026, lunch is R850 and dinner is R1,200, with prices adjusted seasonally. Please note that the building does not have wheelchair access and certain dietary requirements cannot be accommodated; please confirm before booking.
Opening hours
Nov 2026: Lunch Tue–Sat 12:30; Dinner Mon–Sat 18:45 (subject to monthly adjustments)
Nearby sights
- District Six Museum
- Castle of Good Hope
- Company's Garden
- Greenmarket Square
- Bo-Kaap
- Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Signal Hill