Review The Rock Design Quarter - Fourways

When with a girlfriend and it was great ..especially now that its Dezember the place givea you the vibe,makes you feel like you are not in Joburg.Will surelly go here again.

Nice time here, I love the presentation of my plate, seafood pastas, pizzas, amazing desserts. The outside seating area has a state-of-the-art retractable awning structure which is perfect. Thanks

The place is lovely. The service was good. I had the seafood pasta with white sauce which was delicious and filling.

A nice restaurant to have quality time with great music. You can dine and converse in peace, the volume of the music makes that very easy as it doesn't overpower you. The food is of good quality and the service is outstanding. Highly recommended for a romantic seating or business meeting.

Had a birthday celebration and lunch at The Rock. Great service We booked for 14 and they still accommodated 18. With ease and no fuss. The staff and manager specialize in customer focus and attention. They give 100% attention and focus to each table. It is as if you are the only one serviced. The food is diverse enough and for all ages. We had teenagers to seniors in our table and everyone was satisfied, Two people in our table were unhappy with their orders and the restaurant gladly changed it and made sure they delivered as per what the customer needs. Great atmosphere

Great food and good value for money. Service was good and management very visible. Bit noisy but nice atmosphere overall.

Tried out this interesting restaurant to celebrate my husband's birthday on a Wednesday evening. All our meals were delicious and cooked to perfection. The prices were average and portions well sized. Service was good and ambience was perfect. A great date night restaurant.

The entire experience was such a vibe... Food was really great. Each dish we ordered was perfectly presented and the taste was immaculate. It was just a bit cold outside... Would prefer more heaters...they automatically add in the gratuity ..so be mindful of that if your budget is a bit tight

Nestled within the vibrant hub of Design Quarter in Fourways, The Rock Restaurant beckons diners with promises of culinary enchantment. The menu is a labyrinth of culinary surprises. Each dish is a carefully orchestrated performance of flavours. The mains continue the culinary rollercoaster, with each dish surpassing expectations. As for the service, it mirrors the restaurant's enigmatic charm. The staff, attentive yet not intrusive, the servers add to the overall mystique of The Rock experience. However, like any eatery, the delicate balance between eccentricity and approachability is a tightrope that The Rock bravely walks, and not everyone may find their equilibrium. The Rock Restaurant is a dining experience that transcends the ordinary. It's a celebration of culinary artistry. For those who relish pleasure in every bite, The Rock is a destination worth exploring

Delicious food...we had grilled chicken and roast veg, steaks and chips and ribs. Liked the round wooden table we sat at. Icecream gelateria inside. Dessert chocolate sphere had hot melted choc poured over creating melting theatre and tasted great for dark choc fans. Photos on the staircase was an added treat.

I throughly enjoyed the main meal which was the chicken creamy pasta and the blueberry baked cheesecake dessert. I could taste the freshness of ingredients used to prepare the meal.Chef did a great amazing job preparing the food and presenting the food. The Waitress was extremely friendly and jovial. She Maintained high standards of customer service during  peak times. Will definitely be back:)

One of the best restaurants in Fourways. The atmosphere had this smooth ambience and service was swift. As for the food, outstanding. I had lamb and I must say it was one of the best I’ve ever had. The steak too was succulent. Keep up the good work. I highly recommend especially for evenings.

Came here for a date for 1 😊. The staff were very professional. I absolutely enjoyed the chicken and halumi salad I ordered and they were able to give me blue cheese with my salad 😋. The cocktail was so refreshing! I always enjoy my meals at The Rock.

The Food is absolutely great. Atmosphere is perfect for a date, family night out or chilling. Loved the place, above everything the staff is friendly and well accommodating.

Everything about this place is perfect. The service 👌🏽 The food, top notch Loved it

The ROCK has an awesome vibe, there are nice spacious tables for bigger groups (which is fantastic) the Staff are really friendly and helpful (Pretty was our waitress and she was fantastic). Good range of food options (we went for dinner) including pizza, pasta, sushi, seafood, meats and some light meals. Delicious prosecco is available on tap and they have a great gin selection (yay)! Desserts menu is fantastic - we had the sphere which was on point! Only thing that could possibly be added to the menu is perhaps a cheese plate or some form of bread platter to snack on while having drinks before dinner - but overall Well done! Will definitely be back!

Guy's I've been to your Kaylami restaurant quite a few time now and generaly enjoy the food and friendly reception. Unfortunately, there is a "But". On Thursday nights with your Rib special, it seems like everything ells are out of the window. I ordered the Fillet Cafe de Paris and was very disappointed. All the food was Ice cold, I could not even use the hot plate to warm it up as it was cold as well. I asked them to wasm it up and then received the plate back with well-cooked steak. They took the whole plate of food and stuck it under a warmer. This is the second Thursday I have had a similar experience at the Kyalami branch. Our group of friends use to love your restaurant and this is a great pity.

We must have had about 4 different people serving us. They mixed up our orders, didn't take half the tables orders , brought the food at different times and without cutlery, gave us cold or undercooked food, half my dessert was frozen because they put it too close to the other persons liquid nitrogen dessert . Also they managed to freeze one of the desserts to the table. Those lucky enough to get their orders did enjoy the food but I cannot recommend this to anyone

Great food. Really great staff. It's nice to see a place getting it right. The margarita pizza is outstanding and authentic and the alioli pasta with penne (the ONLY pasta for a lunch meeting) is perfect. Great cappuccino too and super strong Americano. If you're a healthy breakfast eater, you should try the muesli and yoghurt and fruit which comes in three big bowls and is unusual and delightful. A great restaurant and the best reason in years to go to The Design Quarter

Wow! What an absolutely great restaurant! Food was amazing, very affordable too. The dessert was the cherry on top- the staff and manager (Antonio) were all super. I would HIGHLY recommend this place to all foodies!

Date night at the the Rock. Very attentive staff but only appear when needed ( a good thing) hot towels after our meal lovely. Food was fantastic ribs and the a delicious juicy generous mussel pot. Great vibe. We will be back.

I can highly recommend this restaurant! The menu is exceptional, the food glorious, and the staff ever so friendly. And the setting... WOW!

I’m not really one to give restaurant reviews but this place was different; the service I received was absolutely top notch! My family and I ate some delicious food and had a great time all round!

Hosted my birthday party at the Rock last weekend. One of the best restaurants I have been to. The food was delicious, the staff was very friendly and the venue is simply stunning. Special thanks to the manager Lourens for ensuring that the tables were set up how I wanted them to be and ensuring everything was exactly how we discussed. Thank you again!

Great menu with some surprises. Attentive staff. Awesome to sit outside on a beautiful winters day. Well worth a visit.

The best place ever!! The food �� Service�� overall it was a grt nite and being de made it even better .. with bae offcos*** ��

Having an awesome calamari lunch at The Rock . As always Chris Tatsakis and his people have outdone themselves. Great venue ! Great menu . Even better deserts ! Come give it a bash

Amazing interior with huge attention to detail, great breakfast and we were so well looked after by Dumisani yesterday. We will definitely be back to try some of the other dishes on the menu and absolutely have to visit the Carnelian Tapas Bar and Restaurant upstairs!

Amazing experience at “The Rock”. Food was absolutely delicious. Everything cooked to perfection. Was difficult to decide what to eat, having so many great options to choose from. The service was impeccable and the vibe was very cool. I highly recommend this restaurant and I will be back ASAP. Thank you for a great time!

I had my birthday party here this weekend in the beautiful classy private room. We had the luxury to taste all the delicious tapas for starters before we enjoyed our impressive main meals, it definitely broadened my culinary horizon. From my very first step through the front door, to the last sip of my well chosen red wine, it was just perfect. Thank you!

Excellent food, lovely friendly staff, great atmosphere... what more do you need from a restaurant.... I left afterwards feeling very happy and satisfied. Well worth becoming a regular haunt.

Our first time at The Rock. We loved the vibe, the food and friendly staff! Our kids said it was the best pizza "ever"! We will see you again in the near future.

Stunning venue, decor and food was top class and our waitress was fantastic . Will def be back

More steak 😐

This place just has an amazing vibe about it. The food is scrumptious. Eugene was a great waitress; attentive, sharp & efficient. I was there my baby & the showed her so much affection (especially her Aunty V), making the place great for kids. I will definitely be going there again soon.

Eric (the Captain) was so friendly and attentive! We had great food and great service. 10/10 would recommend

Food very disappointing and underwhelming, on the upside the place and the deco is great

The Rock is somewhat overrated to me. It attracts a fairly affluent, "it" crowd but the food is overpriced and underwhelming. We've tried the salmon and the calamari, both were underwhelming.

Great location and setup for a relaxed lunch or dinner. Really good food and drinks selection. The bar, Carnelian is even better now that you can order food from the full Rock menu. But be warned - you must check your bill carefully before paying. Been there 5 times - and incorrect drinks were added to my bill each time.

Always have a great dining experience here. Whether it’s lunch or dinner. I like the place so much that I’ve hosted an event for 14 in the indoor garden room...lovely space! The service is always great and the food even better. The last time that I was there I did wish for more options on the Banting pastas.

Beautiful venue, very attentive management and staff. Large choice of food on the menu to choose from. The food unfortunately lacked seasoning and flavour even though it was presented well. The desserts were a disappointment as they lacked the theatrical presentation we were told about and looked plain and unappetizing but tasted ok.

Had lunch here and from the moment I arrived I was attended to. The manger picked a large round table considering it was jus for two I was happy I had space for my bag. It got too hot to I asked to move to the shade and he was very sweet and eager. After moving tables service slowed down. I ordered a passion fruit and lemonade and my friend ordered a virgin mojito. I then ordered 3 oysters as a starter that were large and delicious. I then had the 8 queen prawns with fries and my friend had the ribs and wings combo. The food arrived quite quick considering we waited a really long time for our order to be taken. The manager came to check up on us and I was pleased with that. The food was fresh and delicious. My friend ordered a chocolate fondant for dessert, tasted delicious so I ordered one too. We were there for a few hours and the bill proved it. Great restaurant though, like the vibe. It’s very chilled and relaxed. I would recommend this place.

Fourth time here and first time it’s a disappointment. Ribs are always good, pizza wasn’t tasty, waiter was confused about a menu item and the Chocolate Duo dessert has way too much going on.

Been to this establishment about 3 times now and had an enjoyable experience each time. The food is reasonably priced as well as the drinks. Being a vegetarian there were also sufficient options available to me and they were flavorful too! My most favorite are the pizzas, sushi (yup vegetarian options available too) and the Nachos. The only thing I could ask for an improvement on is the supposed "salsa" that comes with the nachos. Its basically chopped peppers, onions, tomatoes and cucumber.. not a salsa at all (pic attached). So if they could "salsa-fy" that.. the nachos would be perfect!

We have come to this restaurant twice, once with only my sister during its Sunday special and once with my family. Both times I was highly pleased with the quality of food as well as the amazing staff.<br/><br/>This restaurant is usually busy both outside and inside for great reason. It is because of their amazing food.

Truly enjoyed this place. I cannot wait to return. The vibe is so trendy but is also a space where families can enjoy themselves and be comfortable. <br/>The location is beautiful and is not too busy. The service receives a 5/5, our waiter knew the menu and even recommended things on the menu.

Lovely experience at this restaurant! It is a very large restaurant with a lot of options to sit where you’d like. I loved the cocktails, I had a grapefruit daiquiri which was delicious, and the service is amazing . The creamy pesto pasta wasn’t very ‘creamy’ but otherwise delicious!

My friend and I visited this much hyped restaurant in Design Quarter for lunch on Sunday.  We wanted to sit away from the crowds on the group level and was asked to be seated in the upstairs section.<br/><br/>The upstairs section is really nicely decorated and furnished.  I love the use of dark wood wall paneling around and also the very cosy corner section by the bar.<br/><br/>Service was prompt and the Managers on duty were very proactive in greeting the guests around the restaurant.<br/><br/>We shared a Salmon Roses starter and I was very impressed by it.<br/><br/>For the mains, I had their signature "Excalibur" dish and my friend had the sirloin steak. <br/><br/>The food was very well presented especially the Excalibur which was on a "sword".  I had requested for dish to be done peri-peri.  The chicken thighs was grilled with skins on and had a yummy char crispy texture.  My only slight complaint is that I felt there wasn't enough peri-peri basting and the meat came across slightly dry and I couldn't discern the peri-peri taste.<br/><br/>Nevertheless, we had a lovely meal and the positive vibe of the restaurant was palpable in a very beautifully decorated space.

Big variety of food. The atmosphere was inviting and warm. Perfect for a night with friends or family. Meals were reasonably priced and worth it. Last but not least, excellent service by Eric!

Absolute percefted dining,briliant service and quality of food is out off this world.Will really recomd family and friends to go and have a bite

Went for the rib special on a Thursday night. Excellent service and excellent food. Both the barbecue and peri-peri ribs are great. The vlavaki - mini like waffles are out of this world as is the Orange gelato. Will definitely go back and try the rest of the menu. The upstairs restaurant decor is incredible. My guests we’re highly impressed. We will all be back

Excellent experience. Food is amazing and atmosphere was great. Manager (Antonio) was very accommodating. Changed the sushi menu for us and got to meet the chef. Will definitely be back and look forward to having dinner soon.

I’ve been to this place 4 times in the space of a month just because the food has been so good me😩. A great atmosphere with yummy food. The prawn pasta is a must 😍 and the bbq ribs are just delicious 👌🏾 love the Presentation of the Mac n Cheese! And their peri peri chicken wings maintain I nice grilled flavor 👏🏾Their mini waffles won’t disappoint those with a sweet tooth and I recommend the strawberry gelato as a palette cleanser🍓 it’s sweet but still refreshing✨<br/><br/>Overall it’s a vibe👏🏾

The cocktails are overly priced but I definitely enjoyed being here. The upstairs section makes for a good ambience and the food is absolutely delicious😊

Went with Tumi Tlhomelang.. This place has a lovely vibe and atmosphere. Nice place for a few drinks in the Summer. Food is decent. I would definitely go back.

Finally, I got to eat at the rock! We were not disappointed. The food was amazing! The decor is lovely. The service was a bit slow, but it was extremely busy. Sam, our waiter, was so apologetic for the slow service. He was professional and helpful. We ordered the baby king clip on the bone, the Queen prawns, jalapeño poppers, t-bone and sirloin Steaks. All the food was delicious and perfectly cooked! I will definitely be making a return, I really want to try their sushi and lamb chops!

Surprised by how many people there were in this part of town. Lots of foodplaces stacked.  Welcomed by a wonderfull host at the rock.  Food were excellent and the service even better.  Spend 3 hours of wine and dine in the rock.  Worth it .  Just the one thing that is overraterd.  The old called caveman steak or the steak with a bone.  On the tough side , although all the other food were excellent.

Really enjoy the decor/vibe at The Rock. Its elegant and sleek. Service is done with a smile, although it can at times be a bit slow - that being said the restautant was really busy for a week night so that's great!... Large variety on the menu, you can choose from sushi, pasta, pizza, meat, seafood etc and all at a reasonable price, given that the food is well done! There are also daily specials worth having a look at. It's my second time here and I will return again - good spot for a relaxed meal with family and friends.

It is one of the good places ive been in. The service is outstanding good and fast and you do not wait an hour for you food only like 15 minutes wich is fast and very good food it was great.

Very good food. A wide variety to choose from. The pastas are really good however, I had the grilled chicken breasts marinated/basted in a peri-peri sauce with roasted vegetables as a side which was grilled to perfection and the veggies were still crunchy and flavorful.

It was my first time there and the place is lovely, good service and great food. I had the rib and wing combo (safe choice) but the ribs where amazing, the wings where a bit too charred for my liking I left a lot of meat untouched and I chew my bones so that was not that pleasant, but again, those ribs are to die for. I had their chocolate fondant for dessert, splendid and the prior portions where just right. I enjoyed their strawberry juice and their alcohol free strawberry daiquiri. Oh their portions are big, yippeee. I love the place shem!

Not a bad restaurant to try out on a Sunday , they have great specials - All pizzas are 1/2 price after 4pm & so are their burgers. I opted for a simple dish. The service was slow but that’s due to the restaurant being very busy. The food was satisfactory (Veg Burger and Margarita pizza) and the dessert menu was enticing.

An amazing evening with lovely service and delicious food! Thank you to our amazing waitress, Perci, for making our evening so wonderful. Highly recommend!

14.11.2018 A quick stop for drinks and a catchup with a friend. Efficient service with a smile. Only ordered nibbles, tried the Chicken Dippers with the Beer Peri Peri, and we ordered the Pimms cocktails. Delicious and refreshing. The Chicken strips were juicy and tender, i just found the consistency of the sauce a bit watery but it tasted good.<br/><br/>#TheFoodMusketeer<br/>#TheFoodMusketeerEats<br/>#TheFoodMusketeerDrinks<br/>#TFMTheRock

I sent this this compliment in July via email, but when I visited The Rock this Saturday, Rosie advised they did not receive it. So I decided to post this on a more public platform as she deserves all the recognition she can get ! (PS : Saturdays' service was just as amazing. Rosie, her manager and the staff are always friendly and go out of there way to make you feel like you are the most important customer at the restaurant. Ok, so now for the compliment I sent via email (As you can see, I am pretty passionate about this restaurant) :<br/><br/>To the Owners and Management of The Rock Diner (Design Quarter),<br/><br/>RE : Brilliant service received<br/><br/>After many years in the customer service industry, I understand what it takes in order to gain and keep satisfied and happy customers. <br/><br/>It is not always easy and more often than not, customers are far too quick to complain and are less likely to dish out compliments. In my opinion it is vital to advise businesses of the type of service received, especially when the service is of high quality. <br/><br/>I reserved a table (table 13) on Saturday, 14/07/2018 at 13h15 for lunch and as soon as I walked to the table I was greeted by Rosie with the warmest disposition and the friendliest of smiles. She welcomed us, had a quick chat and then left us in the very capable hands of David who was equally as polite and friendly. I truly believe that The Rock Diner (Design Quarter) is lucky to have these two gems working for them. I can not even explain in words how lovely it was to feel taken care of and not like a bother when requesting assistance from David and Rosie. <br/><br/>Kitchen Bar was my favourite restaurant until they closed down and The Rock took over. Thanks to these 2 wonderful customer orientated people, I am sure that The Rock will become my new favourite spot. <br/><br/>I have already told all my colleagues about your beautiful restaurant, delicious food and amazing service and will continue to do so with friends and family. <br/><br/>Thank you for the lovely lunch experience. Please pass this compliment to Rosie and David. <br/><br/>You are more than welcome to contact me on 084 .*** .**** for any further info.<br/><br/>Will see you guys again soon :)<br/><br/>Regards,<br/>Alicia

Wife, daughter and I visited on Sunday evening for dinner. Their service was spectacular, half price pizzas were great with generous toppings and the ice cream bar was just amazing. Highly recommended.

Thank you to The Rock team as usual for a most fantastic dinner. Christelle never disappoints with her friendliness and the food was again amazing. Thank you thank you thank you

Ideas ran through my mind of enjoying a relaxed drawn out lunch with a glass of bubbly in hand, this venue is sophisticated, comfortable and spacious. A perfect summer venue, for both corporate and social occasions. Our visit being more around laptops and work, we sat inside for a bit of privacy. Salads are enormous, was blown away by the blue cheese dressing, flavorful but not overwhelming the fresh ingredients. Burgers got a thumbs up. A piping hot Espetada caught my eye while being carried off, oh my, have to be back for that! It’s looked scrumptious. Tempting colorful chilled Gelato ice cream had us all drooling, go take a peek for yourself at the ice cream bar located inside. Service was adequate, not the friendliest, though they were busy so perhaps just focused. The self contained and clean washrooms are a winner.

A restaurant should always serve good food The trouble is that a lot of places limit the choice of food A lot of places have small tables and put as many tables in the place so you can hear the next table’s conversation but not your own Some places have tables so far away and deep pile carpets so you can hear a pin drop A lot of restaurants lose it by the attitude of the staff So to The Rock As you arrive you have staff happy to see you The table are well proportioned and there is enough space between tables There is a buzz about the place not too loud not too quiet The staff work as a team The service therefore excellent The food was well prepared delicious and tasty The little things help like the server wishing us a happy anniversary when we sat down and see the photo It came with a sparklers We were made to feel special

Completely disgusted at the blatant rip-off! We popped in for a after dinner drink and the liqueurs had be blatantly diluted. When we brought this the managers attention and got a new bottle opened and it was clear that the restaurant had diluted the product, he firstly did not even investigate the our claim and then proceeded to say oh you know how bartenders are. When I challenged him on this as I don’t accept that it’s just how bartenders behave - that why you have management in an establishment, he got verbally abusive with me. Sadly I’ve had many good breakfasts here but I will never set foot in this restaurant again. Oh and by the way, apparently they don’t rinse the tot measure between pouring drinks either because that’s the other excuse we got. Absolutely abominable, arrogant manager!

I’ve give the restaurant 3 stars because of the mixed feelings I have about my experience as a whole. <br/><br/>Service: We had excellent service from our waiter. He was present for the most part, friendly and cleared our food away efficiently. <br/><br/>Drinks: The Prosecco that I had was lovely and super reasonable ito price. I had been to the restaurant earlier in the year for a birthday party and I had the Pimms cup which was one of the best I’ve had in a while. I also had their hot chocolate for dessert and it was perfect! The chocolate seemed to be of great quality.<br/><br/>Food: My friends ordered the sushi, which they thoroughly enjoyed. <br/><br/>I, on the other hand, did not enjoy my meal at all. I ordered the signature chicken dish (pictured, can’t remember it’s name) , with roasted vegetables on the side. Nothing could compensate for the lack of flavour in that dreadful dish. I read the reviews here on Zomato before our dinner and I should have known better than to order it because of the mixed reviews, however I figured it was one of their signature dishes so it couldn’t be that bad. It was! <br/>On the bright side, my friends had a chocolate desert that they absolutely loved (pictured). I had a taste and it was great.<br/><br/>Overall: I will definitely give it another go, there are great specials, the drinks are exciting,the service is good and the ambiance is great. The chicken is the only reason I didn’t give 4 stars.

the aesthetics of the restaurant are absolutely to die for very classy and elegant. the food was good, I had a steak there that was rather chewy and very difficult to cut through. the service was good & the overall experience was a good one.

It’s a beautiful setup. Properly planned out and a bit romantic. I enjoyed my food and the service was amazing. It will definitely be my chilling spot and a favorite hidden jam.

We had initially planned to have lunch at Mythos which turned out to be under renovation so we popped in at the Rock and WOW were we happy about that turn of events! The food is REALLY good. This is one of few establishments to put genuine feta on a salad and not the dodgy processed version mimicking Danish. My sushi was truly excellent and the salmon melted away like dreams on my tongue. The only reason I’ve dropped a star from the rating is because I sat for at least 10 minutes with an empty plate in front of me waiting for it to be cleared whilst multiple servers walked past our table and then waited another 20 for my coffee order to be taken. Really great food here but the experience would be so much better if service leveled up.

I absolutely love this place! Reason why yesterday was me second time, and they came to the party once again.<br/>My spot in the corner downstairs was taken, so decided to check out The Rock upstairs. The decor and general vibe were amazing, felt like I walked into a different place all together!<br/>I needed to satisfy my sushi craving, so ordered the the tempura prawn from the main menu. You absolutely cannot go wrong! The duck and pork were a little dry, and some of the wine unchilled. The explanation for the wine was that all the wine comes from the magnificent cellar, which I had the privilege of having a mini photo shoot in, and only once the bottle is opened, does it get chilled at the bar.<br/><br/>It would be a great idea if the tapas menu could have wine tasting to pair, and make it a complete experience.<br/><br/>Friendly staff overall, great management, amazing vibe! I'll definitely be going back soonest!<br/>

I came here for the first time with my family for my birthday. I’d heard good reviews and I was not disappointed. The restaurant is big and open, and is beautifully decorated. The service was fantastic and the food was super. We had the calamari, halloumi, and jalapeño poppers for starters which were all amazing! For mains I had the aioli pasta, which was light and delicious. For dessert I had an Oreo milkshake which was awesome - but I would recommend sharing it! I look forward to coming back :)

The service was wonderful. Ntombie and Antonio were the best . Thank you for a great service . We had a great time as family. We enjoyed the vibe and the food. ..

What a wonderful busy venue, extremely popular with diners of all age groups. But I must say predominantly the upwardly mobile thirtysomethings .<br/>The exquisite menu is a masterpiece in the reading , and it conjours up thoughts of trying something new .<br/>Good service and excellent food beautifully presented. Well worth a visit.<br/>We will be back .

We had date night last week at The Rock. Service was great, we decided to sit outside as inside was quite loud. <br/>Hubby had their signature Excalibur which is chicken breast basted and grilled served with your choice of side. This is presented on a sword, he was not blown away by this. I ordered another signature, their Mac and Cheese. The cheese sauce was so delicious. For dessert we tried the Katafi which has a few sauces, dulce de leuche and salted caramel. This was quite sweet for my taste.

Really awesome place with a cool vibe for anytime of day. The food was all exceptional. Service was a bit lacking, I didn’t get my takeaway because it was forgotten ☹️ but other than that a really lovely experience!

Honestly loved the Rock and their staff SO much! We came here to escape the cold and found the PERFECT hot chocolate. Everyone has to try this! It's basically warm milk with melted chocolate at the bottom and a chocolatey stick of love which you swirl into the milk. It melts. It's amaze. We also shared a pizza. Fresh and yummy. Prices were very reasonable. The service was great. What a gem.

Truly an exceptional meal. The staff are very attentive and friendly. Manager doing an exceptional job but the star of the night was our amazing waitress Percie. Thank you so much will be back again soon...

This is a really bustling spot in the old Kitchen Bar premises. We sat outside, just opposite the door - really good for (lots of) people watching. Service was excellent. After the drinks (the rosé by the glass was nice), came the food - much faster than expected. The food was tasty. I’m told the pasta was delicious. The dessert options are quite decadent too. The salted caramel gelato went down a treat. We didn’t check out the bar but I’m sure it sees a lot of action.

Such a pity that I didn’t take any pictures.<br/><br/>The Rock was one of the few simple restaurants I’ve been to in a long time. It had a modern - contemporary design and the menu was very creative, yet simple. The ambiance was amazing and the restaurant was well heated for a cold winter evening. <br/><br/>I ordered the Brie and fig pizza (haha the waiter asked if I’ve ever had sweet pizza). The pizza was so beautiful, it was like having fig and cheese on a flat bread. The left overs were even amazingly good the next day.<br/><br/>I had water only because I had felt very heavy that day, but I will definitely go back and have some lovely wine.

A hearty meal. Satisfying flavors, chicken set with the right kick! Burst of flavors in a succulent base. Chicken was pleasantly moist without the skin being the monotonous chewy that comes with chicken on the bone....

I love The rock, mostly for its location and service. Antonio is the floor manager I think. Genuinely friendly guy, he is the one running around making sure that everything is okay. He is friendly to the clients and the staff, heard him call the waitresses and waiters by name which was pleasant.<br/><br/>We went on a Sunday for brunch on a sunny day so we sat outside. We started off with fresh scones and coffee and then had the excalibur (which is their signature dish of chicken thighs) and beef steak. Finished off our course with the chocolate ball which is milk chocolate with ice cream inside and is melted by hot chocolate which is most likely a hit for chocolate lovers, it is "chocolaty". Its a pity zomato does not have an option to upload videos, loved the dramatics of the dessert serving<br/><br/>Definitely going back to try other dishes.

This restaurant is always buzzing so I decided to give it a go. The food is out of this world! I had the chicken and basil pesto pasta and my partner the canneloni and boy was it delicious and it arrived quickly after ordering which was a shock at how full the restaurant was. Our waitress Pretty was exceptional and always checking on us and giving some great suggestions especially for dessert of which I had the Gelato and my partner the baklava. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant very soon!

Service and food quality can improve immensely. Wasn’t impressed on both occasions that I was there. The ravioli was undercooked and dry, food turn over from the kitchen is quiet quick even on a busy night

I had a pleasant little breakfast here on Saturday morning. It was caramelised bacon with french toast that was yummy...and the portion size was just enough. I coupled it with a cappuccino. Service is also very quick & efficient.

I absolutely love this place! Such an incredible environment along with the most amazing staff! The cherry on top is the brilliant food - best!

You're about to read the best review for the best restaurant. When my family and I first went to The Rock we were so impressed. I've visited about 8 times during my 3 week holiday. Their food is absolutely amazing and they literally have everything. Their prices are well thought out, and have you heard of all the specials. Monday all day = 50% off their excellent sushi. Thursday night = R149 ribs (The biggest and most tasty rack you've ever seen for R149). Sunday night = My favourite, All pizza and burgers are half price. The best pizzas. Try the Avo, Feta and Bacon Pizza.<br/>Their decor is outstanding. They are quick with preparations. Their staff is so very friendly and the owners make an effort to know their customers on a personal level. <br/>We've tried every one of their Specials. I even took the in-laws there for their anniversary and the setting was perfect. They're good for everything: family dinners, dates, birthdays, big get-togethers, corporate dinners and I've even seen someone eating there alone - now that says something.<br/>To sum it all up; it is cosy, warm, elegant, known, trendy, affordable, romantic, and popular.<br/>This is possibly the most vibey restaurant I've been to in a very long time. It has totally captured me and my family. Please open a branch in Cape Town, like next week. <br/>So far I am overawed with every single thing. I wish I could rate them a 10 out of 5.<br/>Thank you xx

Aesthetically very pleasing to the eye. The ambience is lively but not over the top. Pizza and Gelato was really delicious. I'll be back again

The Resturant is beautiful. Our service ... average. We went for a family lunch , and the waitress was no where to be seen most of the time. We also received cold food.. which was sent back for warming. However the desert was great !! Overall food tasted great (when warm) and the musician playing was great ... created a good time. Overall good afternoon .

After seeing and hearing many great things about this restaurant I was looking forward to finally trying it out. I decided to have a bacon, avo & feta pizza that was just the way I like it! The dessert though was out of this world! It was so unique and different with steam coming out of it- great flavours. The only downfall I can comment on and the reason I didn’t give a 5 is because the service wasn’t great, our waiter was unfriendly and brought us the wrong dessert. We were left for long periods of time with no attention. Other than that it was a great experience & I’m sure I’ll be back!

I went on a Thursday night. It was packed but service was excellent. The waiter Sifiso was extremely attentive. I was also impressed with how quickly the food arrived especially considering how busy the restaurant was.<br/>We shared sushi to start- it was definitely freshly prepared and outstanding. For mains we had the Excalibur chicken and Sole. One of the best chicken dishes I’ve ever had- super succulent and taste for days. The sole was fresh, delicious and cooked perfectly. Even the sweet potato fries were something special. <br/>For dessert we both had Gelato- they serve a premium Italian brand and again- exceptional. This was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. Well done guys

Been coming here for ages, huge upgrade from the previous restaurant, love the staff, the food and the general experience .... will keep coming back for sure <br/>

Fantastic service and food. Have only heard good things about the restaurant and finally had the opportunity to visit. Moses was our waiter and his service was absolutely exceptional. Will definitely recommend to others.

We were at The Rock this past Saturday to celebrate my husband's birthday. Great food, impeccable service and extremely friendly managers. We are definitely going back.

Very attentive staff and management as well as delicious food, will definitely be coming back to this great restaurant! Would highly recommend it<br/>

Blown away! My wife and I went to The Rock after hearing about the Thursday rib special. My wife opted for the seafood pasta which, while quite creamy, was absolutely amazing! The prawns and calamari still had their individual flavour and were still succulent! I had the ribs which were fantastic. The basting was quite sweet but the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. Desserts were to die for with the signature Rock chocolate ball desert a la Master Chef and poached pears. Service was impeccable and attentive. The wine was a tad warm at service but when I brought this to the manager's attention he immediately apologised and thanked me for the information. We will definately be back to test the rest of the menu, if I can resist the ribs that is!

We went there on a Monday for their sushi specials and it did not disappoint. 50% off on all sushi. We sat outside next to their heaters which makes the place nice and cosy. The service however was very slow and the waiter wasn't very friendly. If there was a 3.5/5 option I would have selected that due to the service.

My first time visiting The Rock after hearing only good things about it, I had a quick lunch and ordered the meat and chili ravioli. It was a great portion and tasted amazing. The staff are very friendly and the restaurant is decorated beautifully. I look forward to going back soon.

Went for a meal today at the Rock, was very happy to find that there was a half price special on all the sushi. The sushi was great and loved the bill when it arrived.

Had such a great lunch today with my colleague, we both ordered off the business lunch menu which was R95 each and came with a free glass of wine. Great value, good food and incredible service. Gelato for dessert was also to die for. I'll be back!

Amazing food, amazing service I have been at both Kyalami and Design Quarter  and they are very good. I will definitely continue going there for many years.

What a great place. Great ambience, really amazing looking restaurant with loads of cool details. Food-wise, the ribs are amazing and the macaroni and cheese is delicious. If you have kids, order this. If you feel like being a kid for a day, order it too. Coffee great, ice cream great, and service and friendliness are spot on. I'm glad we went and I'll absolutely be back (next week, for lunch, as it happens ...).

I honestly cannot fault the experience I just had at The Rock, Design Quarter. Great ambience, even when it’s packed (which is most of the time), and even better food. The service is perfect and the managers are friendly and on the ball. Will remain a favourite of mine!<br/><br/>

WOW!!! You guys are fantastic. The decor is impeccable, the food is completely delicious and the service is continuously exceptional. I have always have a great experience at The Rock. In actual fact, there are days when I feel like working out of the office and will just work there. So from a business and a leisure perspective, I HIGHLY reccomend The Rock. Guys I will be back!

We arrived on Sunday afternoon for lunch. It was very busy but a table was located for us. Being so busy the service was still excellent and friendly. We had burgers, just to test the waters out...very, very good. We will be back to try more food on the diverse menu. I love the fact that there was a menu dedicated to dessert. All in all a great dining experience and I look forward to more good food here. It seems a booking is advisable here.

Lovely vibe and extensive delicious sounding menu. I had the B&B Burger (bacon & brie) - absolutely divine. Look forward to return to try something else. Friends had the ribs and chicken espatada and they said it was delish. Also said prosecco on tap was great.

Good variety on menu, Sushi is great!!! Especially the Prawn tempura roll. We make a point of going there on Monday’s with 50% off sushi special. Nice location and great attentive staff.

My visit to The Rock was a wonderful experience. The service and food was amazing! Will definitely be back! Enjoyed every minute of my dinner here!

The manager Antonio was absolutely amazing and friendly. What a wonderful experience thanks to him. Will most definitely be back. The food and service is amazing.<br/><br/>Thank you

Friendly welcoming staff , excellent service and delicious food , also a great menu catering for all palates ,we will definitely be going back soon!

Definitely my new go to place to satisfy my love affair with food .... had the most delicious burger ever, the patty was the real deal and moreish beyond moreish. Thank you The Rock for friendly efficient service and I cannot wait to visit again. Well worth trying out and thumbs up x 1000 times

Excellent service and delicious food with outstanding presentation! Staff went the extra mile bringing blankets to the ladies. Made fathers day extra special. Received complementary jack black and bells with a whiskey tumbler.<br/><br/>

WOW WOW WOW!!!! The food was absolutely delicious, would highly recommend the B&B Burger and the Gelato from the all Italian Desert Bar. The service was awesome and our waiter always seemed to be perfectly placed at all times, the atmosphere was youthful and vibey yet my 70-year-old granny still felt more than comfortable in the warm restaurant. Will definitely be back!

Had the most amazing dessert ever!!! And such a selection. Wow!! The main meal was superb<br/>and the service excellent. Very pleasant experience.<br/><br/>

We arrived without a booking on Thursday night expecting there to be space for us but wow it was packed! The managers were quick to help us get a table and checked up on us the entire night. Their managing team is large and it made such a difference! The menu is diverse so there is something for everybody. <br/><br/>At our table we had a tomahawk steak, salmon dish and two sushi plates. Everyone was impressed with their meal! The prawn tempura sushi was difficult to eat due to the size of the pieces. <br/><br/>The desserts are outstanding!! They have an entire gelato bar and a variety of desserts. The presentation of the chocolate fondant and the deconstructed Creme brûlée was exceptional! <br/><br/>After our meal we went upstairs for a drink at their tapas and cocktail bar. The decor was as stunning as downstairs with extreme attention to detail. It was really vibey and I would recommend going up there for a cocktail either before or after your meal.

Let me start off by saying that The Rock has a bit of mistaken identity. It doesn’t know if it wants to be a Greek restaurant, burger joint, steak house, sushi joint or pizzeria. The jack of all trades approach unfortunately means that although each dish sounds amazing, their execution on some of the meals is slightly lacking. The decor, however, is amazing and makes one think of an executive Tasha’s.<br/><br/>We went there for a birthday dinner, and the menu clearly catered for everyone (vegetarians and meat eaters alike). My wife ordered a gyro, and I ordered their ‘signature’ dish, the Excalibur. My wife ordered the rye wrap, but when her food arrived, the gyro was very ice cold, and the flavour of the rye wrap overpowered everything else. She also didn’t receive any sides, which in my opinion the menu should have indicated. My dish, priced at R185, consisted of deboned chicken thighs and sweet potato rippled chips. I really enjoyed my dish, but I just couldn’t understand the high price tag. And my food was also cold, which makes me think it was precooked, and reheated. It was about 7 small deboned thighs with the sweet potato chips, and the presentation was mediocre. Being the signature dish, I expected a bit more. I guess more thought was put into the ‘sword’ of where the chicken was skewered. The combo of mustard and fresh lemon was really tasty though.<br/><br/>I must also give them big points for service, however. The restaurant was packed and we never waited too long for drinks or meals, and empty dishes were always collected quickly.<br/><br/>Overall, it was a positive experience, but I guess with any new restaurant, they must be given time to sort out their kinks. The food was slightly disappointing, but not terrible.<br/><br/>Will give them a try again.

Quick dinner before the rugby. As always prompt service, attentive staff and great quality food. Will keep us coming back.<br/>The atmosphere and decor make dining there a pleasure.<br/>If you want cocktails and a tasty tapas menu, The Carnelian cocktail lounge is conveniently situated upstairs - comfort and style. <br/>Easy, safe access and parking.<br/>One of our very favourite spots in Johannesburg’s northern suburbs.<br/>

Absolutely love this place, the decor is warm and cozy, they have a big menu that has something for everyone. We had the ribs which were on special on a Thursday for R149. The chicken Excalibur is phenomenal and their desserts are amazing.

Very disappointed with the food. Tasteless Burger, dirty cutlery. I must say though the waiter most apologetic. Also my first order, gnocchi came back with an apology that they didn't have any. No - there are a lot better restaurants in the complex

Great food, great service, relaxed and chilled vibe loved the ribs special today R149kg, they were delicious. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone.

Love the food and the atmosphere!! Great place to go with friendly service and an extensive menu which caters for all. Favorite meal is definitely the chicken Excalibur!! Great way to impress your clients over lunch

Popped in for a quick lunch at The Rock. The restaurant has a lovely patio outside which is perfect for a long leisurely lunch. We had the chicken liver starter which was absolutely delicious with the right amount of chilli. The mains of prawn pasta and chicken ravioli were dissapointing as the pasta was overcooked and there wasnt alot of flavour. The menu is quite large so I probably will give it another visit but definitely not for the pasta.

Nice place with a good vibe and vibrant atmosphere. Food was very good. Service from waiter was excellent. Would recommend that u make reservation beforehand as it can get very full.

There’s a new restaurant in Design Quarter, Fourways. The Rock, one of two adjoined restaurants – the other being Carnelian at The Rock – opened earlier this year in February. They’ve since gained much popularity. The Rock serves a range of Mediterranean style dishes. I visited them a few weeks ago. My benedict and I ordered a mix of starters to share including the calamari and jalapeno poppers. The calamari and squid heads were grilled and served with a side of lemon butter. The jalapeno poppers were stuffed with feta and bacon bits, fried in bread crumbing and served with a side of blue cheese dressing. Both of the starters were good. Be warned though, the poppers are seriously hot! For my main meal, I had the baby kingklip. The baby kingklip is basted in a citrus chilli butter, grilled and served on the bone on a bed of mashed potato and chives. Wow! I’ve always enjoyed kingklip and this meal certainly did not disappoint. The fish was well seasoned and beautifully cooked. I loved the kingklip at The Rock. My benedict opted for one of their signature dishes; the Excalibur. This was deboned chicken thighs skewered on a sword and grilled on coal, basted in a rich mustard sauce served with a side of homemade vegetable chips. Another tasty option indeed. For dessert we had the baklava. This was served with white chocolate, rose water ganache. The dish was impressively presented served in an aura of “smoke”. While I wasn’t particularly a fan of the rose water flavour, I did enjoy the dessert.

I'd love to give this place a better rating simply because the service is impeccable, the decor is gorgeous and the vibe is fabulous! But... The star of the show, the food, let's it down hopelessly!<br/><br/>I ordered the jalapeño burger. The burger was a fairly standard burger that was topped with two jalapeño poppers. Neither the bun, nor the burger patty inspired me. The burger was a little dry and didn't have any seared crust on the meat, despite it being hand pressed. The jalapeño poppers had a nice tasting breading, but the breading was far too heavy.<br/><br/>My partner ordered the ribs and wings, the wings were ok, but the same heavy breading made an appearance. The ribs were also dry and kinda stringy.<br/><br/>For dessert, I had the kataifi. Firstly, the promised chocolate eggs were in absentia and replaced by chocolate chips. Secondly, the entire dessert was sickly sweet, and this is coming from someone with a sweet tooth and who loves dessert!<br/><br/>Again, we had a great time at The Rock, but the food just doesn't cut the grade.

We thouraghly enjoyed our dinner here. The mussel pot was delicious, and the desserts are out of this world. Great service and beautiful decor

Went for breakfast and had the Mediterranean scrambled eggs. The olives gave it a great flavour. I thoroughly enjoyed the chocochai which i will go back for. Great decor.