Turn ‘n Tender really knows how to do a good grill. They have spectacular ribs, and I had mine with pap and sous with onions. They had a heavenly BBQ basting on them that just made them sweet and sticky. The pap was creamy and soft, just like how you should do it in South Africa. The seating is comfortable and the decor and atmosphere is subtle and inviting. Definitely coming back soon to try some more awesome food!
It is not recommended to go when steaks are on special because they serve you such rough ones that are not even chewable. The usual meats are nice though. The best steakhouse 💓
What a great experience. The waiter explained everything so well and even brought the cuts of meat so I had a clear understanding of what I was ordering. The steak was like butter and the side where “wow”. What a awesome experience guys. 10 / 10
Honestly one of the best restaurants in this town. The food is always spectacular, and the service is always amazing! Anything that you order will be amazing, however their chicken livers are arguably the best in town, and their pork loin ribs are also amazing! Would definitely recommend.
The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food was great! I ordered a medium sirloin. I suggest that if you order rare/medium steak, tell them not to put it on the hot stone plate because it will keep cooking while the kitchen prepares the rest of your table’s food.
So in the end, my medium steak became well done.
I wasn't always a fan, but this steak restaurant has really upped its game over the last few years (in my opinion).
Good service, good vibe...had the fillet steak cut for two with two sides and two sauces for a very reasonable R415 and it was done to perfection!
...and I must admit, I'm a steak snob!
Great wine selection to pair with your steak to top it off!
Will definitely be back for some winter dinners!
Went here for a casual midweek dinner. We didn't book a place, the place was full and we were put on the waiting list. We sat by the couch area and were offered drinks while waiting. It wasn't a long wait.. The service is excellent, waiters were friendly and paid attention to detail. Keep up the good work. I will be back soon
My relationship with Turn n Tender began all the way back in 2012, at the branch in Parkhurst. I was hooked and have never looked back.
The Bryanston branch of Turn n Tender continues with excellent service, good food at a decent price. My personal recommendation is the combo of chicken and ribs served with your preferred side of either chips or vegetables.
The love affair with turn n tender continues.....
Turn 'n Tender Nicolway was amazing last night. The atmosphere is welcoming. The staff are amazing and the rib-eye was perfect. Kudos and kerp up the good work. Big shout out to Shepstone - phenomenal attitude!
The 1st time I came here and saw the prices for the meals I was amazed. What amazed me even more is the quantity of food that was on my plate for such a reasonable amount. The beef ribs were on point😋
Very good experience and will more than likely be back here again.
The atmosphere is casual and comfortable.
The meal portions were generous and each plate served was delectable. The starters we had were both exceptional. (Cammembert and Steak tartare)
The service was great- both friendly and professional.
Definitely one of the best fillets Iv had in Johannesburg. So incredibly tasty and tender. Great vibe as we actually landed up ordering a tequila instead of desert. The meat is perfection. The creme brûlée is so smooth and delicious, perfect texture
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I usually go to the TnT in Dainfern and have never been disappointed so my expectations were high for TnT at Nicolway. The decor is cleverly done so you don't feel like you're in a large restaurant; it has a relaxed intimate feel. The wine list has great options for all tastes and budgets. I had calamari to start, 200g fillet for mains and the creme brûlée for dessert. The calamari and creme brûlée were excellent, and although my steak was tasty and obviously of good quality, I asked for my steak to be done blue, and received something closer to medium rare. This isn't acceptable for a steak house. On the plus, my partner had the chicken livers and oxtail for mains and raved about both. He was also impressed with the generous portions. The wait staff are very friendly and in general the service was excellent. The only other negative was the host who greeted us at the door. I'm using the word "greet" euphemistically. He was rude and continually chewed gum which made him look sloppy and unprofessional. All in all I'd go back, provided I don't have to deal with that host again
I have to say, this place makes the most mouth-watering steaks I've ever tasted in Joburg. I would definitely consider this one a good value for money & time
Love everything about this branch!
Mouth watering steaks, love the vibe. Everything is spot on. We go there atleast once every second month.
Great food, well prepared and very juicy, Decent atmosphere, it had a very business meeting type feeling everyone and okayish service - Depending in your waiters mood..
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Turn 'n Tender storey began in 1977 when four brothers opened the first Turn ‘n Tender in Johannesburg.
Since then we’ve become known for our love of great steak, excellent taste in wines and our warm and welcoming atmosphere where customers become friends.
We are the place for all those special celebrations and everyday occasions, because here is where you create a lifetime of memories over a meal.
The very heart of Turn ‘n Tender are the memories you make with us and the ones you leave us with. They all add up to one great story: the stuff that legends are made of.
The storey continues...
News of the Turn 'n Tender special hit the market.
The special which comprised a 300g rump steak + a side order for only R40.
The side order options are a baked potato or chips or a salad.
This normally retails for R150!
Turn 'n Tender steaks are formidable....no matter how you choose your meat...This simply cannot be compared to Spur or many other steak houses as these steaks are a cut above.
However the baked potato's need to be worked on.
Service is excellent, to be expected in a upper level dining venue.
Alcohol a bit expensive and is good reason to be healthy and stick to bottled water or just simple tap water.
Having had this special in Waterfall Corner too.... T 'n T is a winner. A bit expensive but a great dining experience once in a while.
Turn 'n Tender is for real meat lovers...
Always pumping, always delicious. Such lovely service, the waiter was so attentive and so friendly. Perfect place for a weekend treat. Meat came cooked to perfection and love the fact that it's so reasonable for such a yummy meal! Will be back again for sure.
Where to start? Turn 'n Tender is a meat lovers heaven. Never had a bad meal at Turn 'n Tender, love the side orders and the brilliant sauces too. Meat is always cooked to perfection, always tastes amazing! I have recommend Turn 'n Tender to all my friends but they said they have all been there before and they have all had great meals. Keep it up!
The beef ribs fall off the bone...and that basting 😍 Mervyn and his brothers started something exceptional in Greenside and decades later Turn 'n Tender is still making me salivate!
Tonight was such a pleasure! Thank you for wonderful food and service. Such a great place for meat lovers such as myself to get their monthly dose of flavorful meaty meals 🙂 will definitely be back for more!
Before Sunday, I had never heard of this place before. I went with friends and we were all drawn to the Sunday burger special. Unfortunately it didn't look as good as it did on the advertisement. As soon as I put the top bun on, my bun crumbled. It was clear that the buns that were used weren't fresh. Our waitress provided us with amazing service and when she saw that we were unhappy she called the manager. The manager assured us that the buns are delivered fresh every morning, but the buns that he was talking about and the buns we had received were clearly not the same buns. He was very polite and took the burgers away while offering to take them off the bill because he could see that they were painful to eat. It's always nice to go to a place that takes responsibility for their shortfalls in the end. The waitressing staff really is out of this world and the overall restaurant feel is comfortable.
Lunch today with my son who had rib eye on the bone and I had 500g T-Bone both with veg and chips, perfect medium rare steaks and delicious veg, one of the best steak houses in Joburg, was quite empty I think due to the nation being in depression.
My hubby and I had an amazing dinner here this evening. What an awesome experience. We were made to feel special from the moment we walked in with a warm welcome, big smiles and friendly faces. We ordered the 700g fillet steak to share, which was carved right at our table. This came with 2 sides (we opted for mash and a baked potato), as well as 3 sauces, cheese, mushroom and blue cheese. Throw in 2 extra sides of Greek salad and crispy onion rings and we had a proper feast. Everything was done to perfection. The steak was perfectly medium rare and the mash was heavenly. I'd go back just for the mash alone..it was that good. We had a top class waiter by the name of Caesar and the ambiance was so laid back and relaxing with dimmed lighting and soothing background music. The perfect place to unwind and fill up on good hearty food after a long day at the office. Wow!! These guys deserve 10 stars, I highly recommend them.
Turn and Tender, that's simply how I found my steak to be. I wouldn't say anything extraordinary. The service is great through. A good place for a family/friends evening out.
I can't say I've been disappointed with a steak from this Turn n Tender. Service is always quick and on point. I had a 200gr fillet with mashed potatoes and blue cheese sauce...was made to the high standard I expected!
Excellent food. Excellent service. The place to go for a good steak! Quality of food & presentation is great. Definitely recommended to try.
Always great service and always great food. I usually order the lamb chops and request a side of basting. The basting is delicious so I sometimes ask for my chops to be served basted. This is not on the menu but management is more than happy to assist with requests such as this. Food is always fresh and delicious. The only reason they don't get a higher score is because oftheir desserts, seems like prepacked mousse, etc, which is not ideal for a restaurant of this stature.
Absolutely what a meal!!!! We all had such a great time here last week for a birthday dinner. The table was fairly large but the service was excellent and the food was delicious. I had the fillet and it was so perfect. What an evening out. Thanks Turn 'n Tender!!!
The food here is pretty good and I love that there's the option of pap as a side.
The decor is pretty, I've never had any issues with the service and their portions are large and well-priced.
Ordered Uber eats from TNT Nicol way, it was great food and an on time experience. Not as social as going there but a worthwhile meal experience
Really good grills, their food is very good and hearty. I especially enjoy their chicken. The service is good. They get very busy so you need a reservation.
Last minute decision to head to Turn 'n Tender Bryanston, so we hadn't made a booking but they managed to fit us in! Had the biltong carpaccio for starters which was very good! And then I had the biltong and cheese burger which was up there with one of the best burgers I've eaten. Food came out the kitchen VERY quickly... and service was good!
A little hiccup with the card machine meant we had to sit around for 30 minutes while they sorted it out. But everything else was spot on.. good night out!
Had dinner here on a Friday evening when it was really busy.
Service was pretty great considering how packed it was, I didn't feel like we had to hunt someone down to assist us.
I'm not a huge meat eater but the food was really delicious. I tried the steak tartare and the rump. Which tasted like really fresh and well prepared meat. For dessert I also tried the sticky toffee pudding and the creme brûlée. The creme brûlée was alright but the pudding was pretty delightful.
All in all, I would come back to try a whole bunch of other things on the menu
I've driven past this place for years and always wondered how good their food was. Went there for a birthday recently and the steak was fabulous. Definitely worth every penny.
Love going through to Tnt Bryanston always been my favorite branch , service is excellent and very rarely have a under par meal! The bone marrow starter is absolutely superb!!
Turn n Tender has great burgers and awesome steaks. On this trip I had a cheeseburger which was juicy and well cooked. Great place for Sunday lunch.
Turn 'n Tender is a typical traditional South African statehouse with great specials and good service.
Either on a Friday lunchtime or for a celebratory meal our work crew does a quick pitstop at the "T&T" Nicolway.
They offer a regular lunch special which is typically a meat and a side. For example a chop, boerie and chips or a steak and salad. Aside from being incredibly well priced (ranging between R 69 - R85, it is tasty.
Recently I thought I would venture into the unknown and I tried their Steak Tartare (R 85). It is a rustic, build your own, which is fun. The quality of the beef was good however the accompaniments could have been less and prepared more finely. I think I will stick to their lunchtime specials or their steaks!
Never had a bad meal here, food and service is always good. Love the trinchado starter, it's actually big enough to have as a light meal on its own.
Had a great evening out tonight. The food was outstanding. We both had Rumps which were perfect and the service from Cesar was top notch. Thanks for an excellent evening.
I really enjoy this restaurant the food is good I had the most perfectly cooked steak I love medium rare and it was perfect. They have great sides not just chip or creamed spinach, they have stir fried veg and pap, it's such a nice surprise. There staff are so well trained our waitress was fantastic she was kind and friendly. Great place.
I have been here several times and it's a real treat! Their beef ribs are to die for and a must have, in my opinion. Wonderful service and a pleasant night out!
Great I mean really great service. They didn't have a certain dish on the menu and the kindly whipped it up! What a champion!!!! Loved the vibe however this is definitely for all the business men 😂😂
Wonderful dinner at the Turn n Tender. The fillet steak was amazing as always and great and friendly wait staff. Booking is highly recommended.
Had a lovely meal here last night! The chicken liver starter is nice and creamy with just enough spice!
Love their calamari and rib combo and their fillet is a must!!!
A little overcrowded but a good vibe overall! Thank you!
Had dinner here with friends last night and we had a wonderful evening. I had a medium rare fillet steak which was cooked to perfection and was amazingly tender. The chips were cooked well in clean oil and the blue cheese sauce delicious. I also had a glass of house chardonnay at a reasonable R45 a glass. All in all a great experience and I'll be back!
Absolutely fantastic! After the meal (3 perfectly done medium rare steaks) they asked us to rate service, food and our overall experience at the restaurant and we have a 5+.
For brilliant service - food that arrived perfectly made, in good time and just a fantastic waiter (Andile) who did everything he could to ensure a perfect birthday dinner for my dad!
For excellent food - a medium rare that was medium rare, delicious sauces, best quality meat and delicious desserts!
Overall experience - warmly greeted and taken to our table (good thing we booked!), service with attention and the managers were everywhere checking on tables.
All in all - we will most certainly be going again!
Good solid steakhouse fare. Ribs always good, steaks have just the right succulence when ordered medium. Used to have some unusual standout dishes such as lamb tails and duck wings but these seem to have sadly disappeared.
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I recently had the pleasure of visiting Turn N Tender Bryanston on a friends recommendation. :) What a pleasure this was.
For starters we had the perfectly cooked Osso Bucco. So delicious and with a tangy tomato sauce. The flavours blended well and the hint of citrus just brightened up the tomato sauce.
For mains my date and I had the rump - medium rare and rare for me. What a treat, the steak was melt in your mouth good, hot and well seasoned.
The sides ranged from onion rings to mussels to spinach and everything was absolutely amazing. Tasty, well textured and totally complimentary to the steak main. The gravy on the pap needed a bit more flavour but overall it was good.
Dessert - ah yes, dessert. I'm a creme Brulee fanatic. I make a point of having this dessert at every restaurant I can. This one was well textured and flavoured but it was cold in the middle. But good overall.
The service is great, we had a very attentive waiter and the management staff are friendly and accommodating.
I will definitely be back again and again
This is an amazing night out. I have eaten here on numerous occasions and the food is always good. If you are looking for a steakhouse in Gauteng, this is a definite must. There is great food, wine and the service is impeccable.
We came here as a party of 20 for my friends birthday. Usually tables of this size are hard to keep track of but our waiter Donald took down orders methodically and efficiently and managed to get everything right which is admirable. It was also Turn 'n Tender's birthday at the time so we got 300g steaks for R39 - a real bargain, my friend also received a bottle of wine at the end of the meal for her birthday which was a really nice touch. The food was good and we wouldn't hesitate to go back!
Lovely seating area that's great for business types having lunch. We came for the birthday special, who can say no to R39 steaks.
The waiter was a bit rude when we got there but it was super busy so it's understandable. They were obviously prepared for the rush because our steaks came out in about 5 minutes after ordering. Delicious sirloin as usual, though I asked for medium rare and it was leaning closer to medium and the side orders were a smaller portion than usual. Otherwise everything was excellent.
It was the turn n tender anniversary special that pulled us in to Nicolway for a bite. And we weren't the only ones who knew about it. The restaurant was busy busy busy. That didn't stop the service though. The steak came out in less than 15 minutes from when we placed the order and was delicious. Strangely enough before our drinks. But that didn't put a damper on the bustling atmosphere which made for a trendy, fast paced, modern vibe which although unlike most of the other more intimate and romantic turn 'n tenders was still a fun and refreshing experience.
Just went to Turn and Tender to have their delicious anniversary steak.
The steak was juicy and a generous cut, the basted sauce added smoothly towards the overall tenderness of the steak and really helped in making it a "Mouth watering" experience.
Didn't have much to drink (just a still water), but their service in delivering this was quick and attentive.
Speaking about service, our waiter was friendly, to the point and wasted no additional time in trying to get us our food and drinks as soon as possible.
The ambience of the place was comfortable in a family restaurant kind of way. The restaurant was decorated in dark colours but exuded a mostly friendly and slightly warm feeling.
I would definitely go here again, if I ever needed a solid steak and quick service.
4/5 - Ambience
4/5 - Service
4/5- Food
Wow - the waiter we had (Charles) was truly so professional, friendly and attentive! The first time KevFabFood has been shown all the steaks on offer and explained on the various cuts and also various sauces. The food was phenomenal - fillet on the bone was delicious and my hubby truly enjoyed the beef ribs. We have waited a while for a chance to get a table as they are always booked and I can see why! Bravo to the entire team!
So on Friday night my boyfriend and I were craving a great steak tartar and we looked around all over, and then he remembered having amazing steak tartar at turn and tender so we went out for dinner luckily it was opened till 10pm to drink he had beer and I had a strawberry daiquiri which is also very good one of the best cocktails I had for starters my boyfriend had deep fried biltong and I had peri peri calarmi for mains my boyfriend had steak tartar I snuck in a few bites it was delicious and I had a grilled steak with mash and onion rings sadly the waiter didn't bring us the onion rings with our dinner but upon looking at our bill we brought it to the managers attention and he wanted to take it off our bill, the waiter had apologized and brought it as a takeaway for us we had no space for desert, will definitely go back just for steak tartar....
I have a long standing affiliation with this franchise dating back from their braamfontein and mini tender roots in greenside.
Steak and ribs the nodded of the day and I wasn't disappointed.
It's a well run efficient restaurant and you can't really go wrong with any choice of meat.
Family time.
Enjoy.
I have been twice to have the lamb steak on someone's recommendation. You have mine to do the same. It is outstanding! A tender, tasty treat that is covered in a a rich reduction and butter beans on a criminally creamy mash.
Along with a rare Jozi view and service that is hard to come by these days, it will make for a regular sunset visit.
Loved the vibe of this place. The waitresses are very friendly, they actually interact with the customers like they are actually interested. One went to pay our tickets downstairs for us, these are honestly the type of things that make me go visit a restaurant time and time again!
I had my go-to meal, pork ribs. They were amazing😋 I normally just go to Licorish as a default, but Turn 'n Tender seem to be giving Licorish a run for their money. Awesome experience👌🏾👌🏾
Still one of my favorite steakhouses. We were a large work group for a birthday lunch. Service was great, food was good and the wine selection excellent. Must try the fillet on the bone... The only problem is the Madagascar Pepper sauce is a little bit bland.
We had a fantastic meal here this past weekend. The service was excellent and the food came promptly as well. We both had the rump steak and it was cooked exactly to specification. We will most definitely be back!
The service and food is always excellent. They can handle large groups easily- I have been here with my family as well as with work colleagues and they never disappoint. A wide selection of grill house fare, I had the seafood, chicken livers and lamb chops - all tasty!
Six of us went to dinner at Turn and Tender, Bryanston, last night.
Service was fantastic - waiters on the ball and quick to get orders taken and brought to us.
Steaks were superb - although steamed veg wasn't the greatest. Deserts looked great and the women in our party enjoyed both the size and taste of their orders.
Overall better experience than in the past.
So glad this branch also offers pork ribs (sorry to my kosher/halaal friends) - but they are fantastic! Their bar one cheesecake is definitely worthy of a repeat order!
Can't ever go wrong with a night out at Turn 'n Tender. Food is always good and the staff are just fantastic!! They always make an extra effort with my two year old daughter which impresses me every single time. When in doubt on where to go for a great steak, don't even think twice, hit T'nT!!
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We chose Turn 'n Tender because they have succulent prime cuts of steak, overly attentive staff and they go the extra mile for special occasions.
During the festive season this restaurant is notoriously busy, but they managed to squeeze us in for a 21st dinner. This for me is what I love about this restaurant - they have incredible service. The staff from the moment we arrived were friendly and the manager comes to your table more than once to have a conversation with you. We were sitting outside and the manager brought us a blanket to make sure that we would not get cold.
As they are known for their steaks, my boyfriend opted for one. It looks small, but that small portion is more than enough as it is quite rich (according to the birthday boy). I not being a fan of red meat, ordered a chicken schnitzel with a side order of seasonal vegetables. They have a variety of sauces to choose from and I decided to order their authentic mushroom sauce. I say authentic as some restaurants opt for powder based sauces.
We ended off the night with all of the staff singing happy birthday and then they brought out a red velvet cupcake as well as shooters for all of us to enjoy. I liked this throughly as this allowed everyone to be included in the celebrations.
Not happy with service. Extremely slow and irritating. Food tasted good. So if you not in a hurry. This is the place for you. Slow catchup restaurant. Def not for someone in a hurry.
Food is always good. We had the biltong starter (very overpriced for what you get), and a calamari and pork ribs main, which was divine. Great service and lekker atmosphere!
We did not book but took achance anyway. The host was so friendly and helpful and we were seated immediately. For such a busy restaurant the service was stunning, the vibe stunning and the food to die for! And the best of all is you do not wait long for your food! Love it!
Great place, excellent food and service. If you’re in South Africa, you should definitely try this place to have some amazing meat experience. Ribeye or Sirloin are the recommended ones with fries on the side. Attendants are nice and enthusiastic! Really recommend.
Had a great meal.
My fillet was amazing.
Wine a little pricey.
Otherwise an A+ experience
Turn n Tender
Bryanston
A delightful restaurant in the heart of the Nicolway Bryanston mall.
We were there for their steaks and ribs.
The food was spot on, generous servings.
Our server was so attentive and helpful.
We enjoyed our meal. Ambience is excellent.
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As a customer who had previously faced an unfortunate incident during my visit, I was initially disappointed and dissatisfied with my overall dining experience. However, what sets Turn 'n Tender apart from many other establishments is the remarkable manner in which you handle complaints and the effectiveness of your management team.
When I raised my concerns with your staff, I was pleasantly surprised by the immediate and empathetic response I received. The way your team listened attentively to my grievances and took swift action to address them was truly commendable. They demonstrated a high level of professionalism and dedication to customer satisfaction that exceeded my expectations.
Moreover, the management team's involvement in resolving the issue was exceptional. It was evident that they genuinely care about their customers and are committed to upholding the reputation of Turn 'n Tender. Their ability to turn a bitterly unhappy customer like me into an ecstatic one is a testament to the quality of service and dedication to excellence that your establishment represents.
I would like to specifically commend Xolani for their leadership and exceptional problem-solving skills. Their approach to handling the situation not only resolved my concerns but also left a lasting positive impression on me.
In a world where customer service can sometimes fall short of expectations, Turn 'n Tender has set a shining example of how complaints should be handled. Your team's commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction is truly praiseworthy, and it is the reason I will continue to be a loyal patron of your restaurant.
Once again, I want to express my sincere gratitude to you and your entire team for going above and beyond to make me a happy and satisfied customer. Please convey my appreciation to everyone involved in addressing my concerns.
Thank you for maintaining such high standards of service and for making Turn 'n Tender a place where customers can feel heard and valued.
Sincerely,
Turn 'n Tender Steakhouse offers the difference between eating and dining.
I am a vegetarian so not the best guy to review a steakhouse, however I had the opportunity to dine there last week and their vegetarian dish was amazing. I loved it. The restaurant itself has good service and a lovely ambience.
Food okay not the best steak in town but very affordable. Service good
Great food in good quantity. But I’d like to give a special high five for the staff. Really professional .
I was there for a team lunch and it was the perfect place.
Great food and great service. The noisy birthday singing was out of store character.
A safe bet for a good steak on William Nicol. Solid wine selection as one has come to expect from any Turn ‘n Tender.
I prefer this free standing restaurant in the Nicolway centre. It means that you have good parking close to the restaurant, but don’t have the bustle of the shopping centre.
It has nice sunset views from the verandah.
The waiters are very friendly and are very help when explaining the types of meat cuts etc. It's always a wonderful experience when eating at TnT
Best steak and chips in town - still tastes like it used to way back in the 80s in Greenside. We are still huge fans.
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