Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Johannesburg

Thundergun Steakhouse

90/100 (7543 ratings)

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"Took family to lunch for our wedding anniversary.As usual, quick service, hot food, good size portions. It’s what we’ve come to expect..."

Gary Gray

"Best Portuguese ribs ever !! Chips served does not have salt .. really surprising Good vibe , busy .. old settings , long queues .. but food is..."

Kums Naidoo

"Will be back..."

Lee Bradshaw

"Good grief! Those ribs! Best in Joburg for sure! Good service and lots of beers on tap. I LOVE this..."

Zane Zane

"Perfect for a Friday evening treat. Very busy, but settled down in the bar for a pre-drink. Fantastic and precise bar service. Waited 10min for a..."

Dan Scott

"Thundergun Steakhouse has such good food! They have so many good things on the menu and the place has a vibrant atmosphere! I tried their ribs, which..."

The Schoeman Brothers

"Always great service and continuously great food after many..."

Anastasia Iskra

"The best place to have ribs in Johannesburg.The ribs are made to perfection.Absolutely amazing food and service.I make sure..."

Moe Rouzbeh

"Both times we went there for a whole family reunion dinner, both times we all arteries the ribs special and both times they did not disappoint...."

Loveroffood

"Been wanting to bring my dad here for Years. He's been on the hunt for the best ribs in town. Eventually came for Father's Day, and what a treat it..."

Kelly Rodger

"It’s not only the oldest steakhouse in joburg but the best as well. If you want a great piece of steak, ribs, or just a good old fashioned burger..."

Food4thesoul

"Thundergun has been a institution in the area and came here for our year end lunch.For the meat lovers there is generous servings of ribs,..."

A Foodie Travels

"Thundergun is a lovely restaurant with excellent food! Their ribs are delicious! I can't have ribs anywhere else now. The atmosphere is also great...."

Deborah Bukasa

"Went to celebrate TG 50th. We have been goinreg there for 48 years. Food is still the same high quality that we have come to expect. Our favourite is..."

Ashley Thompson

"The fiancè and I popped in for some comfort food. What a good decision, we ended up getting one meal at their 1968 price. Awesome service, awesome..."

Rakhil Sewpersadh

"The RIBS!!! The service here is amazing and you never wait too long for your meal even though it's packed. There's a great vibe. I just didn't enjoy..."

Samkelo Sabela

"Great family restaurant with very good home style food, they have been there forever and the service and standards are as great as they always were ...."

Cayla Riley

"This place was awesome. The snails were amongst one of the best I’ve had. Friendly waiters ... real good food. My friend had the ribs which she..."

Nadz

"Great authentic old school steakhouse. Less frills and fuss and more amazing aged steaks! Steaks and ribs were top notch quality and prepared to..."

Jared.pillay

"We have been coming here since I can remember. I turn 40 in December so that's saying a lot. Never had a bad experience here in my life, and if I..."

Marlise M

"Thundergun A PLACE THAT LIVES UP TO IT’s name.I think that if you haven’t been here, you haven’t been to a rib outing in your whole..."

Rudi Swanepoel

"I must say, if you are looking for a good steak and ribs, this is the place to be. Service is quite effecient and the ribs.. oh.. the ribs. They are..."

Kimson Chan

"Rustic good old fashioned food! What you order is exactly what you get, no frills or fancy garnish. Service is fast and the ribs are to die..."

Samantha Walker

"Can’t fault this old timer. Good food, generous portions and excellent service. It’s definitely the best steak house in town and everyone’s..."

Rosemary

"Best service and the food taste so good. Altough the food is pricey but its value for money. Will definitely be back for those scrumptious..."

Squire

"If you’re looking for a scrumptious and hearty meal look no further than the thundergun don’t expect anything special in terms of decor but man..."

Jessica Armstrong

"Had the pleasure of discovery this gem. They have the BEST ribs!!! They really don’t skimp on portion size either and you get the value for your..."

Daniëlle Bezuidenhout

"Amazing, it's no a gourmet restraint but it's not meant to be, it's a great steakhouse. Steaks and ribs are incredible. Place made for meat eaters...."

Caitlin

"Decent ribs. Proper steak pub grub type vibe. Will be keen to try more of the venue. Place is packed and really popular. No frills, no fuss, just..."

Supervundu

"Great Carvery and TBone steak! Service was very good and experience worth the while. For sure to visit this restaurant with all its history. Great..."

Swazi Foodie

"Hands down some of the best, if not the best, ribs in Johannesburg! We went as a group and were able to share the 1kg ribs between three people,..."

Shanice Gounden

"I cannot believe I've lived so close to this restaurant all my life and only recently went for a meal. The experience was so great that I ended up..."

Tessa Hellberg

"Noisy and old looking.....exactly where you wouldn’t expect to find the best ribs you’ve ever tasted!!!!We were there for our 1st time..."

Cornu Perold

"I have rated this as one of the best gems in JHB. provides an excellent atmosphere with a separated sports bar section to catch the game and enjoy..."

Gautam Rao

"Food was excellent, good portions of ribs for kids. Homely feel to the place. The place to come if you looking for an awesome hearty meal. Will..."

Shaun China

"Unbelievable food 👌 I have been coming to this restaurant since forever!!The restaurant is still the same - totally consist from the decor,..."

Nicole Kruger

"Best Ribs Ever! noone can beat Thunderguns ribs! friendly service-staff always greet us with a smile! will keep going back again and..."

Let Them Eat Cake

"What it says is what you get... the best rib joint in town. I had 1kg of ribs and as much as I tried, I couldn't get through the lot. Thank goodness..."

Brent Marlton

"Food and service is excellent! Big order arrived quickly ! Only complaint would be the lack of Combos... The only combos are pork ribs with a steak,..."

Ilan Ben-David

"Was introduced to Thundergun as a student in 2000 and we used to love their lunch specials. Decided to try the restaurant again with my wife many..."

Werner Van Greunen

"The best steak in johannesburg. Worth every cent for the yummiest food. The restaurant is cleaned and the service is friendly and very efficient! ..."

Loren Purcell

"This place is old school and I love I can agree that it is the best ribs I've had. Awesome friendly service every time. Great side dishes too....."

Nixie

"So we have planned on going to the Thundergun for a while. We normally turn around at the entrance because of the smelly smoke pub at the entrance...."

Edward Seaborne

"An amazing experience. I ordered a Rump Camembert which was perfectly prepared. The waiers are very efficient. A great atmosphere. There is a..."

Trevor Halgreen

"Bests ribs i've eaten. Generous portions and good vibe inside the place -outside looks dodge and that's the only reason I haven't been there in..."

Reema Vather

"A very busy place on a Friday night! Ribs are delicious here! We ordered the 1KG portion and boy was that huge! Service here was also really good,..."

Diana Mak

"Amazing ribs, fast service with a smile and packed the whole weekend for a reason! Make sure to book in advance.A must for all rib lovers in..."

Charlemagne Olivier

"Best ribs in Joburg & the carvery is delicious too! Friendly staff & great atmosphere, although can get very busy & loud at times. The menu prices..."

Vivian Leigh Smith

"This place is an institution. It's been around since 1968 so you know they must be doing something right! They are famous for their ribs which come..."

Ryan Whittaker

"What a treat! This was truly an amazing experience! The food, the atmosphere and the service were all top notch! This is definitely a place..."

Ebeth

"This is a very special restaurant for #KevFabFood - I came here with my folks and grandparents when I was a boy growing up...have not come for years..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"I have known about this restaurant for several months and have also avoided it, because I don’t generally go to Pub like places, they normally have..."

LB

"Lovely, warm and relaxed setting. Amazing service. Staff and owners were on the ball and extremely helpful and friendly! Their pork ribs are to die..."

Sylvanah Claase

"Still one of the best places to go in Joburg if you are looking for a great steak at a reasonable price! Always busy and always with great service...."

Jonathan Houston

"The first time my family and I came here, we ran into some good friend of ours by chance and we had an absolutely wonderful time. The food is..."

Megan Gawthorpe

"Thundergun offers up some unique steak offerings that are done to your perfection. There jalapeno poppers are just as amazing. Whether it is for..."

Lashanta Pillay

"Came here for st paddys day - didn't know we had to book as their website clearly states NO BOOKINGS, but other than that the night was enjoyable,..."

Kaylyn

"The most unsuspecting spot. At first glance a tiny looking pub. But on entrance an old carpeted steak house that says home. But one does not go to..."

Natasha De Villiers

"Took a bit of a whike to get seated but the food is great- the menu has a wide selection and is well priced too. The portion sizes are a pleasant..."

Aaye Mwashita

"Great food great service. Service isn't to as quick as possible but it's not inconveniently slow either. Recommend it to any meat lover. The..."

S. Dumiso Dexter Dhlamini

"Took my granny, who 30 years ago was a regular, back to her old haunt for a pub dinner. She was delighted nothing had changed and received..."

Megan Fyffe

"Always amazing. From the size portions, taste and out of this world bastings, it's always a pleasure visiting this restaurant. The service is what..."

Olivia Clunie

"Placed a takeaway order over the phone for pick up. The guy on the phone seemed distracted and I had to hold on for about half a minute. When he..."

Sbu Dlamini

"Thundergun is definitely our favourite rib restaurant. They fill up quite quickly on weekends and do not accept bookings. The restaurant itself is..."

Jacky&Lisa

"Un-friking-believable- the ribs were to die for !!! By far the best ribs in Johannesburg !!! I'm gonna have Rib withdrawal soon ! Chilled atmosphere..."

Megan Kelly Taylor

"Best ribs in town! Visited Thundergun this evening for a take away. Ordered the Billy the kid 600g ribs.Ribs weren't overly basted. Amazing!!! The..."

Alex Vorster

"Thunder Gun has been serving up steaks since it first opened in 1968, making it one of the oldest food establishments in Johannesburg.It..."

Dean

"Finally got to take a few mates there and after bragging about how good the ribs were they turned out to be even better The service was..."

Gramo

"I unfortunately did not take any pictures but I LOVED my time at Thundergun. A friend of mine took me there to try out the Ribs and trust me they did..."

Emile Doubell

"Never disappoints. Apart form the raw uncooked onion rings and lack of options for steak marinades which arwr the only reasons I didn't make this..."

Adam

"Generous to say the least. Ribs could be basted better, it was a little dry. We appreciate that they cut the KG ribs for us to share and served it on..."

Chev Nagiah

"Service was not great. They bought the wrong drinks and did not bring dishes out together. The ribs were good but the baked potato had margarine when..."

Tammilee Pike

"Steak, ribs, burgers and cold beer. Very traditional 70s steak house with loyal regulars. To get a table arrive early. Always enjoyed the food, my..."

Konichiwa

"Very good rib eye stake. Awesome as always. Good company good food and good service. This is why we always come back to this place. Well worth..."

Kevin Maartens

"Amazing ribs. We happened to stop by on a whim. We rarely ever venture into that area,but we heard alot about this spot.It's tucked inside a..."

Eve

"These are the best ribs in town We've tried the other dishes - the chicken and steak are great - but don't miss out on the ribs, it's just not..."

Elize Cloete

"So, the service is average and the setting is quite old and pub like...(perhaps they're going for an authentic vibe)... But the food is amazing. The..."

Ally

"Friends have been telling my about the Thundergun for a while now and man were they right! We waited a bit at the bar before being seated but for..."

Megan Fisher

"The best rib joint in JHB!!!! Me and my friend done here last night and everything from the moment we entered was absolutely great!! Highly..."

Bertramp747

"My boyfriend took me to the unparalleled Thunder Gun Steakhouse for a pre-birthday dinner, and all I can say is that it was amazing! The service was..."

Natalia Bonegio

"We enjoyed Sunday lunch at Thundergun and chose the buffet. It was outstanding. Roast beef, roast lamb and roast pork. Served with rice, roast..."

JC

"One of the best steakhouses in jhb good service and to think I found this place in the fhm magazine few years ago will definitely be back again I..."

Zain Halim

"I have been to Thunder Gun a numerous amount of times and they never disappoint! The food is always great and the service is top notch. Definately..."

Cuppycake

"One of my regular spots. Best steak ranch in Johannesburg, possibly the best steak house in the whole of SA. Hearty and large meals. Tons of..."

Rhyse Pilsbury Crompton

"Never let's you down. Spoilt for choice and fantastic service. No wonder Thundergun has been the neighborhood favourite for decades ! I reckon they..."

Godfrey De Meyer

"Steakhouse as a steakhouse should be. From ribs to burgers and then on to the steaks every meal cooked to perfection. The Lone Ranger ribs are most..."

Jalapeño Popper

"I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Thunder Gun Steak, Rib, and Pub! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm..."

Ashley Rain

"Had a Sunday roast craving and Thunder Gun delivered! DELICIOUS 😋 Reminded me of old traditional carvery’s on holiday. So so good! Crispiest..."

Sakura Butler

"it's been going now for 55 years , so it doing something right. The staff are top of the their game and it is a real family atmosphere. a joburg..."

S M

"We popped in to try the ribs after seeing a Facebook post about the restaurant and we were not disappointed!! The ribs were absolutely delicious, I..."

Judy de la Harpe

"We had a fantastic experience at Thunder Gun. We ordered Billy the kid, which is a full rack of ribs. It is marinated in a delicious barbecue sauce..."

Dani Gonzalez

"Love love love!!!! Ribs- too die for!!! The best I have had, huge portion sizes and absolutely delicious! I DO NOT understand why other customers say..."

Evashni Subbiah

"Amazing service and good food. The portions are huge and well worth it. Will definitely be back. Thank you Heath for the great..."

Keval Trikam

"Still one of the best ribs in town. No matter how much time passes, (I'm talking over a decade) their food remains fantastic. We are and will remain..."

Anton Jerrard

"The staff were legitimately the friendliest I've ever met!! Not only was the service outstanding, but the food was delicious. The rib portion sizes..."

Nerena Govender

"Excellent food. Sunday carvery is best with really generous helpings. Nice bubbly vibe too. Not ideal for small children. Went back and enjoyed a..."

Natalie Delport Louw

"Great location, right next to a busy thoroughfare. There is a lot of parking with controlled access that has informal carguards so your vehicle is..."

Tasho Makunike

"Good service, ribs were tasty but slightly dry, overall good experience. Will return for the eisbein but iv had better ribs if im being..."

Daniel Koo

"Awesome steak house. Food is well prepared and excellent ..... Always full. Service was good, friendly staff and waiters I wanted my steak prepared..."

Nirasha Sewpersad

"Honestly a surprise in a very positive way.. from the street it looks rough, but this place is a gem .. a lot more spacious inside than one would..."

TwistedShadowSAF

"Nice experience. Had the carvery on Sunday. Food was good. Unfortunately the service needs attention. We waited about 10 minutes to get a menu after..."

Garth McKenzie

"Quick and easy collection. Best ribs in town. They're definitely my new rib place, and I would recommend to anyone. Delicious onion rings and..."

Nnene Alonge

"The level of excellence in the meat that they serve for the price is unmatch. Whether it is the award winning ribs or the huge selection of great..."

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The Local Grill

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"Had a lovely evening at The Local Grill, we were a table of approx 12 - This is probably why the food took quite some time. Other than waiting for..."

Yajna

"If you have to ask me what my favourite steakhouse is, the answer is easy… the Local Grill. The Local Grill is based in Parktown North and has been..."

Www.getinmybelly.co.za

"If you’re looking for a good steak, this is the place to come. The staff are also very pleasant and knowledgeable. Great wine list and pleasant..."

Philip Lutz

"Great steaks, high attention to detail, excellent preparation; especially the soft and succulent well done steaks! The timeline of when and how the..."

Mpho Makwana

"Best meat in Johannesburg for sure. The waiters know which meat is better to be eaten at what point and will always recommend the best. The 1kg..."

Ilyaas A. Mayet

"Another place if you’re feeling like devouring meat. I ate the pork ribs and as usual had it with a baked potato. Always a winner! The desserts are..."

Pei-Lin Chen

"Thank you to Innocent and the rest of the team at the Local Grill. I took 3 friends and colleagues who were here from the Middle East for a..."

Mark Calderwood

"My family took me to The Local Grill for my birthday last night. It was my first time at the restaurant and I really, really enjoyed it.We..."

Simon Hebron

"Truly an amazing restaurant to frequent. The staff are awesome and friendly and the food is absolutely amazing. Want a fantastic steak, look no..."

GoGo Meamito

"Ok so I’ve had countless steaks here. Mostly to try and decide who makes the best steak in JHB. I’m stuck though. The Local Grill, Grillhouse and..."

Justin Le Roux

"The experience here is one you have to do if you love your meat. Ask your waiter to go on a tour of the kitchen and the freezer. The staff are..."

Inge Nefdt

"TOP TOP TOP 🔝!Amazing meat, amazing sides, amazing bread.Can’t complain about anything, except that the service was a bit..."

Calories-Inn🐷

"Every single time I come here I've had such a great experience. The team offers kitchen tours which are guided by the passionate chefs. The way they..."

Diana Mak

"Been coming to this place since it opened and I must say what a great job the management has done in improving this place every time I've visited,..."

AKshar Sewkuran

"One of the better steakhouses in the northern suburbs. One of the characteristics I love most is that you never feel hurried. Unlike some other place..."

Richard

"Quality steaks; extensive sides to choose from; great atmosphere and service; and the best Kir Royale cocktails. The desserts let them down though (a..."

K

"An amazing place for a fine dining experience and quite the range of main plates considering it's specialized in meat. I had for starters calamari..."

AskTheRazz

"I came here for a birthday dinner,I was quite excited after reading all the great reviews and couldn't wait to experience this place . The..."

AmandaNyanhongo

"The best meal since I arrived in Joberg. The service was amazing. Private tour of meat locker convinced us to order Biltong soup and a whole salami..."

Kathy Moody

"This is one of those OG steak houses. The minute you step in you want to luxuriate in the old world charm replete with starched napkins and well..."

Joash Narainsamy

"Fantastic place, great food, 5 star service and a special x-factor... The senior manager really took special care of us. Good selection of wine...."

Tanya Oosthuizen

"This is one of the go to steak houses, when walking in you feel a great sense of an established experienced establishment, the experience is great..."

Russel Roth

"My boyfriend and I went here after our dinner plans fell through at another restaurant. After being turned away from 2 other restaurants as we didn't..."

Deshanya Naidoo

"Food - 3.5/5.0Service - 3.0/5.0Atmosphere - 3.5/5.0Ordered steaks and chops, both were good however the steak was not done as..."

PrinishaM 💋

"We had one of our best dinner dates at the Local Grill Park Town North. The steaks were delicious. The steak appreciation course in the kitchen was..."

Anoka Balram

"Now anyone who knows me will know I'm a loyal turn 'n tender girl, however I was beyond blown away with the exceptional service we received at this..."

The Hungry Blonde

"This place was very appealing to me. From the moment you walk in, you feel the warmth of the place from the managers to the waiters. I enjoyed the..."

Busisiwe Miller

"Been to this spot for the second time now and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love that they cater for Halaal and that the kitchen and pans are totally..."

Azrah Kadwa

"After my last meal here which was a disaster, what a change. Both meals , service, dessert and ambiance really good. My wifes fillet , maybe a 3,5..."

Alister Hay

"Totally blown away at how awesome this restaurant is. How did it take me 10 years to come back here? We wanted some comfort food and they had oxtail..."

LuluFromJozi

"Had some family visiting that wanted a good steak. So decided to take them to have a great meat experience. From the arrival the staff was super..."

Philippe Frydman

"I'm a regular here and am always very happy with the whole experience. I went last night for a quick impromptu meal and once again everything was top..."

Jared Cavé

"Good food! Good service! Enjoyed the grain fed Tbone! Well seasoned and tasty!The location is king and Milton delivered on the..."

Zach Masondo

"Really enjoy it, a bit crowded and parking problems. Great range of steaks. I will be back. If you dont book a table before hand it does become a..."

Patric

"I have to say that I was really blown away! Very rare that one gets a tour of the restaurant let alone the meat section. The food and staff were..."

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"Great steaks and very nice interior. I like how you have a selection between grass and grain fed beef. The kitchen tour was offered on the night and..."

Jacques Wentzel

"Service is Excellent, the manager Jarrod is by far the most outgoing, friendly and hard working manager I have ever experienced at a restaurant...."

Ilan Ben-David

"Service was friendly and attentive. The kitchen tour was offered which we declined. Steaks were cooked to perfection with a nice selection of..."

No Time To Waste

"I come here often for their ostrich medallions which are the best I've ever tasted and I love the generous portion of their cranberry sauce. You can..."

Jill Nudelman

"Best meat in Johannesburg. I had a fillet on the bone and it was superb-tender and flavoursome. Service was attentive and the place is extremely well..."

Carlo Fortugno

"Rated one of the top steak restaurants in South Africa , it is not hard to see why. Friendly staff, great service and a kitchen tour..."

Claudia Nel

"Very good! Love the kitchen and meat tour, nice little touch! The food is always good and service generally likewise!!!! One of the better steak..."

Greg

"What an absolute peach of a Restaurant! Whether you consider yourself to be a beef connoisseur or just simply enjoy a great steak every so often,..."

Kent Lawrence

"Fantastic night out on our anniversary date. My partner is a beef fanatic so he thoroughly enjoyed the kitchen walk through which was a nice addition..."

Nozishada

"Without a doubt the best steakhouse in Johannesburg with a variety of meat from grain-fed to grass fed. The service and meal was impeccable would..."

Shaun Swartz

"Never disappoints. A must experience if you are serious about your steak ⚡⚡⚡ An educational experience on wine and good meat. Definitely coming..."

Kelebogile Mofokeng

"An excellent evening! My partner and I came here for our anniversary and were not disappointed. The kitchen tour was an unexpected, educational and..."

Joshua

"A lovely evening. Our three guests from Sicily were super impressed with the food & the service. It was their first time tasting Ostrich & Kudu!..."

Susannah Fox

"It's easy for a steakhouse to have premium cuts (think Wagyu, etc) as their speciality calling cards and to skimp on the more standard ones (the..."

Loshen Naidu

"As far as steakhouses go, I don't know if there's anywhere better! The selection of different cuts, age, grass fed etc etc.. The options are endless...."

Michael Morton

"Have veen goinh regular and last night 2 May was the latest..i just had to give them a 5..impeccable service fantastic amazing steak that is always..."

Fatima Kamrudin Mamod

"One of the best places in Johannesburg to eat a good steak. My personal recommendation: blue cheese sauce. The best one I have tried in South Africa...."

Maialen

"What?Upmarket, excellent meat, a decent wine list, a reasonable beer selection and good service. The wet-aged rump, Drifter Cape Town Blonde and..."

Foodster

"I hosted a business dinner in the wine room a few weeks back and was thoroughly impressed with the impeccable service from the staff and management..."

Margeaux Swartz

"What an experience! Once we were seated and received our drinks, one of the chefs came around and asked if we'd like a look into the kitchen... Of..."

Robyn Louw

"10.06.2016. Recently friends and I were wanting a good piece of steak. I was always fond of the boksurg branch and loved having the fillet and beer..."

The Food Musketeer

"We went to The Local Grill last night for the first time and had the most incredible time. The service was fantastic and the food simply divine!..."

Megan Fisher

"I've been here twice, most recently before Youth Day where my partner and I both had the 200g fillet. Everything, from the service to the meat to the..."

Adam W

"Had a lovely evening at the Local Grill. Decided to brave the cold and venture out for some good grub and really happy I did. Steaks were some of the..."

Charmaine Rautenbach

"Booked a table for 10 for Rod's birthday weekend. What a pleasure. Rubbed shoulders with a celebrity on walking through the door...."

Teresa Niomi De Beer

"Date night! Even though it's less than 500m from my house. I ve for some reason avoided local grill. Way was I wrong. From the moment we entered till..."

Daniel Wiggill

"We were on a mission to find the best steak in JHB. The Local Grill is top 5 of our personal list of steak restaurants. We keep going back, and..."

FoodloverJHB

"Service is very professional - top class. They offer "grainfed" or "grassfed" beef. I had a fillet but it was delivered rare rather than medium which..."

Paul Scott

"Excellent food and great service. Pork ribs and mini waffle were excellent. Good selection on ice cream. Waiter and manager were really good. Will be..."

Andrew

"My fiancé and I had a fantastic meal there last night. Good atmosphere and service. We had the ribs and steak tartare , both were..."

Jonathan Quirk

"We love The Local Gril! I've never sat there and thought "this is mediocar", the steaks are really some if not the best I've had. The staff is..."

Zané Möhr

"Probably the best sauce I have had in a steak house👌 blue cheese and Camembert! I would recommend this restaurant based just on the sauce, but..."

Geoffrey Scott

"A superb cook on the very best of steaks. Newcomers can enjoy a tour of the larder, exploring cuts of various age, and innovative cooking methods...."

Andy Turton

"Excellent food, Great People, Great evening! Everything was brilliant from start to finish. Our waitron was kind and very helpful and when our food..."

Robert Bromley

"Very pleasant atmosphere. Service was efficient without being interruptive. From a value for money perspective definitely up there. The oxtail was a..."

Jenny Taylor

"Wow, such an incredible place, our waiter Malusi sold us on the food and the entire experience. We order a steak platter and each piece of steak was..."

Nicola Hemsley

"Wow, definitely one of the best restaurants I have been to in a long time. The food was superb, and cooked to perfection. The sides were very tasty..."

Jan

"This place is phenomenal. One of the best services I have had in a while. Took my fiancé there for her birthday dinner and they treated us like we..."

Herro This Is Shitty Wok

"Their service is amazing. The waiters and waitresses understand their offerings and their recommendations are good, coupled with a friendly touch...."

Goodman Gee Silaule

"This is very nice place to enjoy you beef. The manager was very kind to ask the main chef to show me the kitchen and the meets. Wow that was a lovely..."

I_kalchev

"Wow that steak is pretty special! The tour through the fridge is a vegetarians worst nightmare though LOL! Service was excellent and great to know..."

Claudia McGregor

"Great steaks as always. The prawns were very disappointing. Service a bit slow compared to previous visits. Still one of the best, if not the best..."

Andrew Clare

"Super delicious and excellent service makes Local Grill a favourite. Had a 200gr fillet with rub and mash. Couldn't have been cooked better. It..."

Iman Haffajee

"Great steaks. Great service. A bit over priced but I think it is better than the grill house everything was cooked to perfection and tasted delicious..."

Noni Demetriou

"The Local Grill is consistently good. It's one of the few places I return to again and again. Our most recent visit, mid-week, saw the restaurant..."

Philip The Foodie

"We had a nice dinner during loadshedding. My husband had the 300g fillet, which was good , but not the best. I had a schnitzel which was very good. ..."

Alma Prinsloo Pentz

"Fabulous steaks and delightfully friendly management. The kitchen tour was interesting and unexpected. The green bean side is..."

Craig Nicholson

"Fantastic restaurant, with the right size, excellent service, and -Oh my God- the best fillet steak ever tasted. To die for! We keep returning as we..."

Arnaud

"No wonder this is an award-winning home. Very nice atmosphere, super attentive service from everyone we had contact with, spectacular steaks with..."

Simone Santamaria

"A wonderful experience, with the kitchen tour being the icing on top of a fabulous meal. The restaurant has a bustling atmosphere with it’s large..."

Lucky

"Incredible food with very informative staff. Had the grassfed fillet for 200g and it was so tasty. And just right. I had mash as a side but I heard..."

Genco Orkun Genc

"Loved the place the place the serve was amazing and the food also. We had a year-end lunch and they catered us..."

Alucia Masia

"Thank you for the legendary customer service. The Christmas lunch was delicious, decor was amazing and ambiance was so fantastic. From my family to..."

Thari Maubane

"The T-Bone was good. Not the best one I've had, my medium steak was actually medium rare. The dessert was good. The wait staff was friendly but they..."

Arsalan Ahmed

"We had an excellent carpaccio starter followed by the grain-fed and grass-fed fillet steaks (grass fed was definitely the winner). I had a small..."

Akira Wing

"Highly recommended place for the true meat lover to enjoy a range of quality, aged beef cuts. Knowledgeable and professional staff who take you on a..."

bongai zamchiya

"One of the best steak I have eaten was here. The boss also offers a kitchen tour and he shows the meat and introduces the different types if beef...."

Andreas Lang

"Good location. Very good quality meats. Perfectly cooked. My steak was a bit cool when I receved it. 400..."

L v.d.M

"First restaurant/kitchen tour I experienced. That alone was the highlight of my evening, the cold room wasn't funny though. Make sure to book ahead..."

Nwagbo Onuoha

"Very nice place, sauces was not so nice but steak was..."

Gavin Hillier

"I was traveling for work and friends took me to this particular restaurant. Great experience, beautiful visit to the kitchen and the explanation on..."

Filippo Maroni

"This is an amazing establishment with great food and drinks. Our Onyx bird travel group was privileged in getting a first class behind the scene tour..."

Donovan Hudson

"Went here for a steak because it had great reviews. Good choice and my review is also positive. The steak was top quality. My only negative point was..."

Graham Dickinson

"Simply the best steak in Jhb. Exceptional service and good choice of drinks. Keep it..."

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