Fogeys
Where? Muizenberg & beyond
About this place:

The restaurant serves delectable global cuisine . The menu could be described as light South African / Mediterranean with a well thought out selection of fish, meat and vegetarian dishes ~ concentrating on fresh ingredients and fresh ideas with attention to detail. International food well prepared using French technique and classic sauces combined with fresh local produce. Emphasis on that which is South African such as our game, ostrich and Fruits from the sea.

At Fogeys we strive to serve food with taste compositions which are carried on four pillars. If there is no war between the tastes, there is a balance, which ensures a pleasant dining experience!

History

A restaurant located in a building reminiscent of the golden days of Muizenberg with the finest seascape views as it was reviewed in the South African Railways and Harbour magazine of 1913.

The red bricked stone faced Station building with the teak clock tower was designed by a pupil of Sir Herbert Baker and opened by the Minister of Transport, the Hon. Henry Burton on 7th June 1913. The fine proportions and generosity of space of the interior is characteristic of this period. The building has had a few transformations that add to its charm. To begin with it housed the station tearoom, where the turn of the century diamond and gold barons took to tea on the open air balcony. During the war years it was changed into the Station Masters House and in the mid nineties, with the restoration of the station, it was changed back into a restaurant. After a two year closed period, it was revamped and open as the Railway House Restaurant. Under new management in July 2005 the name was changed to Fogeys Railway House Restaurant to boatin a unique identity.

The Station Building ~ a National Heritage Site ~ forms the Gateway to the Historic mile with De Posthuys, the oldest Colonial building in South Africa; Rhodes Cottage and the Natale Labia Gallery within walking distance of the restaurant. In the late 1800 Muizenberg was said to be the premier holiday resort of Southern Africa. With the arrival of the railway in 1883 tens of thousands of local day-tripper could have access to the sea where previously only the wealthy who owned horses and traps could. With the growth of Muizenberg came the necessity for a station which will embody the importance of this popular resort. The architectural department of the South African Railway set about creating a statement in stone to acknowledge Muizenberg’s importance. Today, this Edwardian red-brick structure with arched sandstone entrances still grace the skyline of Muizenberg and carries Fogeys Railway House Restaurant. The restaurant is situated above what still serves as the Railway Station, with a decor that speaks of the sheer elegance of the 1920’s. On entering the building with its still original high sealing and wooden floor one is instantly transported to the 1920’s, where little old men enjoyed their tea in their black suites and top hats. The restaurant serves delectable global cuisine and breath-taking views of the False Bay.

The menu could be described as light South African / Mediterranean with a well thought out selection of fish, meat and vegetarian dishes ~ concentrating on fresh ingredients and fresh ideas with attention to detail.

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