In early January 2012, owner and avid local fisherman, Preggie Pilay and his wife, Jeanie decided to bring their successful supplier and takeaway business to a whole new level with the opening of THE FISH INN Restaurant in Shelly. But let’s just back up here a little bit, because honestly, I found the whole origin and development of THE FISH INN most intriguing. THE FISH INN in Marburg quickly established itself as the premier spot to source local fresh fish as well as an abundant supply of Mozambican shellfish and West coast seafood items. You see THAT is the interesting thing about THE FISH INN, the fact that their stock of line fish is actually SOUTH COAST local line fish. Having a commercial fishing permit allows Preggie and his crew of approximately 35 fishermen, to launch from either Hibberdene or Port Edward and bring us fresh line fish from our own waters. So now you can see that when he says “Anything Fresher is still Swimming”, he’s not only being witty with his slogan, he’s also being very truthful. So now with a full catch of fresh fish from the lower south coast waters, it’s taken back to THE FISH INN in Marburg where, with the use of some of the most advanced equipment and processes, the stock is prepared and packaged for sale at the Marburg shop and now also supplied directly to their new restaurant in Shelly Beach.
