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Blue Goose is a long-standing restaurant in Gansbaai offering a casual dining experience in an ultra-chic and elegant setting. Open for dinner, Blue Goose’s exquisite cuisine focuses on sustainable ingredients that showcase a feast of flavours unique to the Overstrand. The à la carte menu at Blue Goose features favourites from the ocean and grill, as well as seasonal specials. The spacious dining area opens out into a lush sheltered garden, providing relaxing al fresco dining opportunities. From romantic dinners to friendship table gatherings, Blue Goose welcomes you. Fully licensed, Blue Goose has a well-stocked bar with a fabulous selection of wine, beer and spirits that showcase local wineries, breweries and distilleries. The bar also boasts a massive collection of craft gin, hand-selected by the owners themselves on their travels throughout South Africa. Blue Goose hosts social events and is also available for private functions, seating 55 guests inside and 40 outside.

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About

“Highly recommended by local guesthouses.”

Set in the ancestral home of Chef Riaan Franken, Blue Goose radiates the warmth and hospitality of over 200 years of Gansbaai’s rich history.

The refurbished heritage building is spacious with hints of years gone by visible in the open sandstone fireplace and the magnificent collection of art and decor items. The large dining room opens out onto a spacious patio and beautiful garden oasis with shady trees, colourful plants, creeping vines and a koi pond.

Your hosts Riaan and his partner Adam look forward to welcoming you to Blue Goose. 

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Menu

Menu

When every item from the Blue Goose kitchen sounds like a great choice, you're on to something! Combine that with impeccable service and you have the winning recipe that keeps regulars going back for more. There is an à la carte menu available, as well as a varied selection of delicious specialities that include, among others, Riaan’s signature dish, pinotage lamb shank.

À la Carte Menu

  • Starters
  • Salads
  • Chef’s Specials
  • Seafood
  • Chicken
  • Steaks 
  • Traditional Cuisine
  • Cape Malay Dishes
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Desserts

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Wine, Malt & Spirits

Wine, Malt & Spirits

Blue Goose has a bar stocked with wine, malt, spirits and alcohol-free options that feature local and imported products selected by the owners to complement the flavour and the occasion. 

Wine List
  • Local Strandveld Wines (carefully selected by Riaan with food pairing in mind)
  • House Wine - First Sighting (available per glass)
  • MCC
  • Craft Beer (bottled and on-tap)
  • Handcrafted Gin (massive selection)
  • Whiskey and Brandy (premium range)
  • Imported Alcohol Products
  • Liqueurs 
  • Alcohol-Free Options

Events

Events

There is always something exciting happening at Blue Goose in Gansbaai. 

Riaan and Adam love entertaining so be prepared for art, drama, music, glitz, glamour and exceptional Overstrand flavours!

The Blue Goose events calendar has inluded celebrations such as:

  • Bubbles & Brushes
  • High Tea
  • Jazz Evenings
  • Art Exhibitions
  • Mother’s Day Lunch
  • Father’s Day Lunch
  • Oktoberfest - A Garden Festival of Beer
  • Christmas Lunch

 Contact Riaan and Adam at the Blue Goose for more information about upcoming events and to get your contact details added to the events notification list.

Functions

Functions

Blue Goose’s spacious open-plan restaurant is perfect for just about any function for up to 90 guests. 

Typical gatherings include:

  • Birthdays
  • Bridal Lunches
  • Rehearsal Dinners
  • Weddings
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Stork Parties
  • Reunions
  • Farewells
  • Corporate Functions
  • Team Building
  • Art Exhibitions
  • Celebration of Life
Function Amenities
  • Spacious Indoor Dining Area
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
  • Sheltered Garden Setting 
  • Custom Catering
  • Fully Licensed Bar
  • Professional Serving Staff
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ample Parking

Over and above his regular private function packages, Riaan can arrange a unique Blue Goose activity to keep your guests busy, such as:

  • Bubbles & Brushes
  • High Tea
  • Live Music

Contact Riaan to arrange a consultation so that you can start planning your exclusive use get-together! 

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Weddings

Weddings

Blue Goose in Gansbaai serves as a superb venue for intimate weddings for up to 90 guests. 

Whether you choose to tie the knot under a canopy of trees in the lush evergreen garden or decide to say “I do” inside the spacious dining area, having your wedding ceremony and reception at Blue Goose will ensure your special day is magical.

Riaan will curate a wedding package to suit your taste and budget, with amenities that include:

  • Spacious Indoor Dining Area
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
  • Sheltered Garden Setting 
  • Custom Catering
  • Fully Licensed Bar
  • Professional Serving Staff
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ample Parking

Planning Your Special Day

Riaan and Adam are well-connected and can recommend the best accommodation, and activities to suit your needs. This attention to detail will ensure your guests are well taken care of during their stay in Gansbaai.

Remember, there are only so many weekends to choose from, so booking well in advance for your exclusive use wedding event is advised. 

Contact Riaan to discuss your needs and arrange a visit to Blue Goose so you can start planning your special day.

Table Reservations / Enquiries

Table Reservations / Enquiries

Although walk-ins are welcomed, it is always advisable to book a table at Blue Goose, especially for large groups and special occasions.

To reserve a table at Blue Goose and for enquiries, contact: eat@blougans.co.za

Reviews

Reviews

“Blue Goose has fabulous food and service with a beautiful outdoor area, gluten-free available, and fine dining in a quaint and neat atmosphere. The best of fresh seafood and curry, this should be a destination location on your SA trip.”  Rod Russell

“I have eaten everything on the menu more than once. Blue Goose is an absolute treat.”  Warren Stegmann
“Whenever I visit Gansbaai, I make a point of dining at Blue Goose. The professional service, excellent food, local wine and the restaurant’s ambience make each experience memorable. I recommend everyone to visit the Blue Goose when they are in town.”  Greg Forbes
“Magical experience, fine dining, well priced. I have been to Blue Goose a few times and have never been disappointed. Whether a cosy twosome or a large group, always handled professionally with the best service and food worth writing home about!”  Marietjie Barkhuizen
“Blue Goose is spectacular! In all respects. A magical garden setting, superb food and fantastic service. The widest range of gins you can imagine.”  Jennifer Mears
“What an amazing meal! Delicious food, fabulous service, lovely setting with a beautiful garden. You can order anything on the menu, and you won’t be disappointed. Thank you, Blue Goose!”  Jenny Dressler
“Blue Goose is easily one of the best restaurants I've ever visited. The food was divine, the place cosy, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I will return on my next trip to South Africa.”  Ellie Dix

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