South Africa, Cape Town, 16 May 2024: Launched last year, Cape Town’s signature ethically harvested seafood restaurant GALJOEN, has introduced a multi-course winter lunch menu, offering exceptional value at only R550 per person.

Situated in historic District Six, GALJOEN fast became synonymous with exceptional South African shoreline dining, showcasing the finest sustainably-caught seafood found along the Cape coast. Drawing on their culinary expertise honed at sibling restaurant and mega-hit Belly of the Beast, chef patron duo Neil Swart and Anouchka Horn, alongside GALJOEN’s head chef Isca Stoltz, have crafted a winter lunch menu that embraces the Cape of Storms season.

“At Galjoen, we’re passionate about showcasing the incredible diversity of South African seafood and use the opportunity to also highlight the critical importance of responsible dining practices,” explains Horn. It’s a clear cut philosophy of, “if it’s not ethically sourced from South African shores, you won’t find it on the menu“, further comments, Swart.

Led by head chef Stoltz, GALJOEN’s kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that celebrate the natural flavours of fresh produce from the sea. Stoltz taps into childhood memories of holidays in Mozambique, where shellfish was gathered along the coastline and fish procured fresh from the local market. Each GALJOEN dish highlights the freshness of the seafood, ensuring it takes center stage.

“Our winter lunch menu reflects the changing season and the bounty of the sea. In every dish, our primary emphasis is on the ingredients,” states Stoltz. Our kitchen’s aim is to showcase their true essence.”  says Stoltz.” GALJOEN has partnered with leading seafood suppliers committed to sustainable fishing practices. From farmed mussels sourced from Saldanha Bay to a variety of fish caught by artisanal fishers, GALJOEN prioritises quality and sustainability in every dish. The menu is not restricted to a specific number of courses. It’s all about what’s available from local fishers and merchants and what inspires Chef Stoltz.

GALJOEN’s multi-course winter lunch menu is a testament to the team’s commitment to offering exceptional value without compromising on authenticity and quality.

Lunch at R550 per person : 12h30pm : Thursday to Saturday valid until 31 August 2024.

GALJOEN’s signature dinner menu is priced at R850 per person : 18h45pm : Monday to Saturday.

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT: Whilst Belly of the Beast takes a brief slumber during the month of July when the six-year old restaurant receives a well-deserved kitchen and interior shake-up, GALJOEN will be offering a surf-and-turf’esque menu that incorporates BotB’s cuisine into a menu that showcases both fish and meats.

GALJOEN is located in Cape Town’s historic CBD at 99 Harrington Street. Please reserve your table online via www.galjoencpt.co.za.

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EDITOR’S NOTES:

·       GALJOEN caters for some dietary requirements and allergies but requires a minimum of a 24h notice.

·       GALJOEN welcomes vegetarians and pescatarians.

·       Chef Stoltz and her small team cook a multi course menu that is seafood first and hence, GALJOEN can unfortunately not cater for dietary requests such as vegan and low carb or dislikes and allergies including onion, garlic, coriander, black pepper, butter, cream, soy, sugar, and egg allergies. Alcohol is used as an ingredient in some dishes.

·       Please note that although the chef team take great care with regard to dietary restrictions, GALJOEN has a small kitchen that uses many diverse ingredients that may contain allergens. Galjoen cannot guarantee that there are no trace elements of allergens such as, nuts and shellfish in their dishes.