Greek cuisine: the best places to taste it in Johannesburg

Parea Restaurant

85/100 (2581 ratings)

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"Great atmosphere. The Greek dancers are a night touch. And the best grilled line fish on town. The other food is also..."

Nad Hsn

"What a pleasure to experience a restaurant where the food, service and the owner are all so amazing.... Thank you for making our Sunday afternoon an..."

Juanita Hubinger

"Best fish dinner in Sandton, fantastic atmosphere and staff are very..."

Lynne Venter Dunford

"Parea is located off the busy Oxford road. Only limited street parking is available unless you are willing to pay R30 to park in the parking lot..."

Aisha Moolla

"I personally think this is one of JHB hidden gems.Not everyone know about it and they are great.The food is great and the service..."

Gina Rautenbach

"The most authentic Greek restaurant in Jozi (to my mind). Kitch (but cute) Greek decor and a wide variety of authentic Greek dishes. Always a buzzing..."

Chiara Louis

"Parea never seems to disappoint. Service is always friendly and efficient no matter how busy they are. Highly recommend the beef souvlaki (the lamb..."

Ilan Ben-David

"Went there for a friend's graduation. And oh my word I was not disappointed! The restaurant is beautiful! The atmosphere is very typically Greek, and..."

Ornella Scarpellini

"Cute little relaxed place with good food. Nice vibe. Feels like a little Greece. The food was delicious. The calamari salad - yum. The dolmades -..."

Kayla Groth

"This is a really lovely, unpretentious restaurant with excellent Greek food. They are especially good at doing Seafood and vegetables - the whole..."

Niki - Jay Bougaard

"Excellent all 'round. The taramasalata is the best I have had. We also had queen prawns (yum) and fresh, delicious sardines. The sardines are even..."

Leanne Horwitz

"Great authentic Greek food. I had fresh oysters, calamari and lamb souvlaki. The calamari was mouth-watering and we wiped the plate clean with pita..."

Vuyokazi Qabaka

"If you’re looking for decent Greek fare in a traditional ambience then Parea is your place. Menu is varied and the food good. It’s not a fancy..."

Ashdesai5

"Tremendously vibey and packed on a Saturday nightHad meze platter to share. Enough to qualify as the main meal. All the Greek goodies you could..."

Trevor

"Defiantly one of the best Greek Restaurants I’ve been to, there were 3 separate functions last night and the service was great - outstanding food,..."

Bruce Lennox

"Excellent authentic Greek food. Braaied whole fish is fresh and succulent. Grilled prawns are the best I have eaten in a long time. The restaurant is..."

Lavita Oreb

"Excellent authentic Greek food. Not a fancy setting. It’s very chilled with a good vibe with delicious Greek cuisine. I am vegetarian - tons..."

Kashma

"Authentic Greek experience. Tasty food, friendly service. Some live greek dancing on the Friday night we visited- if I only I had a plate to..."

Suzanne Strydom

"What a fantastic place to spend an afternoon. The food is authentic and fresh. A typical Greek food experience. The place is run like a proper family..."

Craig Amos

"Wonderful authentic Greek restaurant. The vibe is unlike any other I’ve experienced- a true gem.The decor has been left underdone, giving..."

Paul Minnaar

"Vibe: buzzy even on weeknights, which is nice in SA Food: totally Greek and not a knock off. Pretty good stuff. The menu has depth and..."

Safee-Naaz Siddiqi

"I'd been meaning to try out Parea for ages because I had heard such great things about it from my friends. It did not disappoint! By far the best..."

Chloe Prince

"The ultimate Greek experience.Walked in to an empty restaurant and it soon picked up before I could finish my 1st drink. The staff and..."

Hellen Malandule

"Have been meaning to try this popular restaurant for a while and it did not disappoint! The food is incredible! It comes quickly and is steaming hot!..."

Skye Da Silva

"Restaurant is quite a bit larger than would meet the eye. Book in advance or come early as it seems to get busy quite quickly.Extensive menu so..."

Jacqueline Koch

"The food is exceptional. Fresh warm pita bread, hummus and calamari. Such a winner! The restaurant looks amazing and authentic and it's easy to..."

Shafeeqah TheNinja Isaacs

"Great food, prime location and quaint feel. You're neither in a fancy place where you feel like you should've dressed up, nor somewhere where you..."

Megan Thomas

"Love everything about this restaurant. From the food to the service to the atmosphere.It's one of our favourite places to go and never..."

Amanda Scribante

"I haven't been here for a while and I visited Parea over the weekend for a birthday party - it was a busy Saturday evening. This Greek restaurant is..."

Gary Greenberg

"What a delicious meal. Parea is my new favourite restaurant in Joburg. The restaurant is home styled Greek food that fills your heart with love. We..."

Pei-Lin Chen

"My first time at Parea restaurant was a great experience, which can be attributed to the delicious food, great ambience and friendly service. We..."

Matt Roos

"This is, hands down, the best Greek food in Joburg. You have to start with the assorted dip platter (taramasolata, humus, tirokafteri) with fresh hot..."

The Great Diner

"Food was great, setting cozy and more "cheap and cheerful" rather than fine dining. Good for kids in the early evening. Choose "terrace" seating for..."

Glenn.brickhill

"Absolutely delicious Greek food. Ordering a variety of meze plates is my favorite way to enjoy a meal at Parea. Delicious all round, very authentic..."

Melissa Do Couto

"Always love this restaurant, been an institution for years! Great authentic Greek food, great vibe - they are always busy so advised to book! ..."

Anna Correia

"When in search of great, traditional Greek food - Parea is definitely the go-to-restaurant. The restaurant itself is done out in the old 'taverna'..."

Camilla Speight

"Been wanting to visit here literally for years! Always drove past and it always looked busy! Finally had the privilege one Friday evening!..."

Kelly Rodger

"Parea is always a family favourite, great comfort food. Service is always good and the atmosphere transcends. Would highly recommend Parea if in the..."

Niki Visser

"This is one of my favourite restaurants in Joburg. Not only is the ambience (including the weekend belly dancing) great, but the food is exceptional!..."

Foooooooooooodie

"It's always a celebration at Parea which is why it remains a firm favorite in the neighborhood. The service is consistently friendly and..."

Ashley

"They serve the best Greek food, especially the vegetarian platter and falafel! Service is friendly and efficient. A great vibe! We often have large..."

Tracy-Lee Edwards

"Opa! Parea Party Style! This has to be the most festive restaurant in Joburg!! From birthday singing to plate smashing and beautiful belly-dancing ..."

KarmaZebra

"Amazing food. Authentic look. Very nice owners and staff - easily my favorite Greek restaurant. I love eating here and ordering from here via Uber..."

Mthimmo

"This family run restaurant is on our favourites list. It does not matter what day it is, they are always busy. I love everything about this..."

FoodloverJHB

"I have dined here several times and I have never been disappointed. From oysters to dolmades.At atmosphere is always great and the staff..."

Chantelle

"First walked in and thought this might be a dodgey spot - couldn't have been more wrong. Great food, service and atmosphere. Had the calamari..."

Mayuri

"Pares is our favourite Greek restaurant in Johannesburg. I have only had great experiences there with good food and an awesome atmosphere. It is..."

Amy Sophia Esterhuizen

"Heard alot about this place. So I tried it as a takeaway.Delivery was 30 mins (I'm about 1.5km away) but the time was estimated for 45 mins so I..."

Eve

"After a very long day, I ended up here on Sunday evening for one of the most authentic Greek meals that I have had to date and some very good service..."

Lauras World

"The best place to go for Sunday lunch! Warm, inviting and an ideal family vibe. It's a great spot to sit with the wind breeze on the veranda and chow..."

Kyla Meyerson

"Really enjoyed my experience at this restaurant. The restaurant was packed on a weekday evening so booking is a must. The decor and atmosphere gets..."

Tam Loves Food

"So I ordered Parea via Uber Eats and Uber cancelled my order after two hours. Parea then called me and delivered the order themselves within 5..."

R H

"Very good, very efficient will definitely go back there for a fine dining experience, haloumi and Lamb cooked to perfection, desert absolutely mouth..."

Trevez Mcfc Jacobs

"I've been here twice before, once for a birthday party and once for dinner. Both times we shared a bunch of different meze dishes betwee the bunch of..."

Christiaan Strydom

"The best falafels I've ever had. Dolmades are as great as the ones I had in Greece. Chicken is perfectly cooked. Portions are generous. Service..."

Reema Vather

"Been going here for years! Never ever disappoints. This is a real Greek restaurant. Everything about the restaurant is authentic. Very family..."

Nicole Meyerson

"Excellent and vibey but above all they sever fantastically authentic Greek food. Unpretentious, hearty and delicious. Quick and friendly service...."

Wikus Du Toit

"An area landmark really. Friendly and attentive service adds another layer to your meal in this cosy Greek restaurant. The menu is wide ranging with..."

Abi Clark

"Parea is a hearty, salt of the earth Greek taverna nestled in Illovo.The delicious homemade Greek cooking is amplified by Greek music,..."

Klee Barris

"On one particularly cold winters night we found ourselves happily stumbling into the warm, relaxed atmosphere that is Parea. It's cosy,..."

Giovanna Alexia Winetzki

"Always the most delicious humus and kleftiko but I really wish the tables weren't covered in plasticky table cloths and sometimes sticky cutlery...."

Simryn De Jager

"Fresh, hella flavorsome food (in true Greek style) set in a really comfortable and modest restaurant. Reccomend the fillet beef kebabs as well as any..."

Yanir Grindler

"Best Greek food I've had outside of Greece! Lovely service,food was incredibly fast and altogether been a wonderful experience. We had the calamari..."

Savannah Batista

"Parea is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed meal. The decor is basic but cosy. The waiters are engaging and polite. The food is tasty, with an..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"First time at Parea. Went for a quick Friday lunch. Very Greek Taverna. Wine list is very basic, could use some updating by addition of some..."

Moira

"This seems to be The Spot if you're celebrating your birthday in Joburg. It's such a festive place on Saturday evenings with belly dancers and plate..."

Megan Fisher

"Great atmosphere and usually very busy. Entertainment is lively and worth the outing alone. Food is pretty good and the service is..."

Nick

"I have mixed feelings about Parea. They are certainly not perfect - but I have been twice and would definitely go back again. The restaurant does..."

Francesca Favero

"Ive been to many Greek restaurants but for some reason left this one out. I absolutely loved everything about this place. Divine meze especially the..."

Cristina Melosi Scola

"Hands down my favourite Greek restaurant in the city! Coming from a Greek family it is tough to impress me when it comes to Greek food. Have been..."

Julia Louise Domanski

"We came here for a girls dinner, it was nice and cozy. The staff were friendly and pretty efficient- I think coming early was key. We..."

Nicola Slyper

"Visited Parea on a Saturday for a late lunch. Restaurant was close to being empty as they were preparing for dinner service, We nontheless still..."

Kubash Govender

"The old classics is always a hit and it's comforting to see the elderly Greek owner stroll up and down and attend to the madness at the grill. The..."

Carel Böhmer

"Nico never fails to deliver! This authentic Greek restaurant has had the same chef for more than 20 years and the food never tires. We popped in for..."

Robyn Ford

"This place takes me back to Greece !The kefi(vibe )here is kicking especially on Friday and Saturday nights when they have the bellydancers .The..."

A Foodie Travels

"Love love love this spot, definitely the best Greek restaurant in town, consistently busy and popular over all the years, this restaurant is a winner..."

Annie Hodes

"Always great food and good service. Pricing is very reasonable. As soon as I sit down I immediately order the grilled houloumi. This is by far the..."

Russel Roth

"Parea is an institution.Authentic Greek dishes done well. Happy, warm, receptive vibe. The belly dancers are and plate breaking is an added..."

Avi Mistry

"I have been going to this restaurant since it was called Paros, and it was good to start with and can only say it's gotten better. I speak for the..."

Nicole

"A few corporate evenings out here with zero concerns.Always a great atmosphere with a lot of crowd participation.The food is plentiful and..."

Cdawg Dubya

"Have nothing much to say about the setting itself: quite unassuming, authentic authentic Greek restaurant The food is so well cooked and the..."

Mbali Msimang

"This is a lovely Greek eatery with amazing options on the menu catering for all tastes from seafood to meat dishes to vegetarian options. The service..."

Gertruida Maritz

"Authentic Greek taverna food. Ask for Nic. There is no need to look at the menu, and he'll serve you the best of the day. When the belly dancer..."

Ernest Lai King

"We’ve been wanting to go to Parea for the longest time after many foodie friends raved about the fresh grilled fish, which they have become..."

Vis Naidoo

"Always a beautiful experience. If you enjoy authentic Greek food, this is the place. It's quaint, good wine, Greek music, delicious desserts and..."

Carmelita Ripepi Goliath

"Authentic Greek cuisine, apparently this is exactly how it is in Greece 🇬🇷 😅 I can't say much about that but I can definitely say that the..."

Tebogo Mabye

"Always wonderful. Good service and delicious food. Mainly the grilled octopus, and the whole fish. Relaxed ambience, with no pretentious vibe. You..."

Lesedi “The Story Oracle” Mogoatlhe

"Really lovely place. Very cosy and the staff are friendly. My partner and I went her for our anniversary. You could taste the prawns are super fresh...."

Monique Esau

"A must visit for an authentic Greek experience. From the warm welcome, decor, delicious food to the Greek dancing & plate breaking (Fri, Sat after..."

Leon Ramraj

"So surprised to find this little bit of Greece on our doorstep here in Johannesburg. We enjoyed a lovely fun evening with good authentic Greek food,..."

Marietjie van der Walt

"They gave me four lamb chops instead of two because they 'were small' but they were actually massive. Very generous. The fried whitebait was..."

Nicholas Shubitz

"Loved this cafe/restaurant/taverna, our first visit, my husband enjoyed 2 x striped hirse beers, I had a Corona beer. He enjoyed stolen lamb (slow -..."

Brenda Dorren

"Booked dinner to celebrate my bf birthday. What a lovely ambiance, soft lighting, not noisy, not crowded, waitress didn't constantly appear, large..."

Estelle de Bruyn

"I have always enjoyed the food at Parea Taverna in Illovo. The other day I decided to try a take away meal as my wife did not feel like going out. I..."

Russell Davenport

"Team lunch and what an amazing place to share amazing meals! The food was outstanding an tantilised our taste buds. Such great service and vibe was..."

Natalie Bawa

"Absoluut great Vibe People Staff Recommend 🐠 …. Well done Nicko!!! Worth your time 🤩 PS- need to book table..."

Jenny Eksteen

"What a pleasure to have dinner at this place!! Absolutely stunning food and service and all atmosphere was really fantastic! Thank..."

Natali

"My go to restaurant every time. Amazing..."

Juanita Els

"Amazing Greek as always. We almost needed another table we had so many meze. The big screen made for an amazing afternoon of World Cup football..."

Ernie Van Wyk

"Always a pleasant experience. Arguable some of the most authentic Greek food in..."

Thomas Meyer

Bbq Workshop Rivonia

84/100 (1371 ratings)

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"The absolute best chops I have ever had at a restaurant... add to that a stunning atmosphere and extremely friendly and competent staff headed by..."

Damien Robert Le Cornu

"The best ice cream. Best food. Best service. Friendly staff. Wishing you all a very successful business. Best of luck. Keep..."

Fatima Fares Elsabagh Suarez

"Thank u so much for yet another incredible evening. The food was as always spectacular. Lerato our waitress was incredible and I think it was the..."

Lara Ofsowitz Hamlet

"Service was on point...the waiter guy was friendly and the food..."

Thabani Lucky Shezi

"Wow bbqworkshopkyalami what a delicious meal we had tonight! The lamb and beef club sandwich was amazing, the salads delicious and the service was..."

Madelaine Phillips

"Best desert... And yum food. Best corn wraps and slider roles....Yum....best..."

Tz Adler

"Best place to have ribs!!! Was there to celebrate a friend's birthday we all loved the food we had and drinks. The waiters are so amazing and even..."

McTrevor Ncube

"The BBQ workshop both Kyalami n Rivonia I love the food is delicious the service is magnificent. The waiters know the menu n give great advice just..."

Xolile Kubheka Mthimunye

"The octupus starter was tasty but too small a portion for the price. The corn wrap is too over powering. Takes the the other flavours..."

Siobhan Amanda O'Doherty

"Best waffles I have ever had. Will be a crime to drive by this place, without stopping for some awesome..."

Anton Schutte

"Absolutely Devine!Service is good and the food is great. We shared chicken and ribs and I wished I hadn’t. The ribs are delicious. Chicken can..."

Tanya Vorster Bezuidenhout

"I love eating here and I especially love the vlafaki. It is the most amazing dessert!The food is always great and the service is quick and..."

Michelle Girdharilall

"Awesome food and vibe. Super..."

Savvas Themistocleous

"A friend and I had come across this place on social media when it first opened and decided to give it a try. We drove all the way from the East Rand..."

Kelly Rodger

"Can't help but not post about the vaflaki at bbq workshop... 12 squares of perfection with warm chocolate sauce... absolute heaven in a bite, so..."

Akira

"I got a chicken gyro and chips for takeaway. The gyro was fantastic. It was packed full of filling and their signature pita was outstanding. Sadly..."

CL

"Best mini waffles with chocolate sauce. We tried the chocolate duo (milk and white chocolate sauce). It's best eaten at the restaurant with a scoop..."

Reenz Reviews 🇿🇦

"I really loved the zucchini fries - more batter than veg though so don't be fooled into thinking this is a healthy option ! The feta and chilli dip..."

Bella G

"Went for a quick dinner with a friend a few nights ago. I have always had a good experience at this Rivonia branch. The staff are great, our waiter..."

Dani Kofsky

"I really enjoyed my meal at BBQ as always !!!! Highly recommend it Very friendly service. Waiters are always there. Good food overall. Vaflaki..."

Kos

"My partner and I visited BBQ workshop rivonia on Saturday and the food and service was nothing short of amazing. We both had calamari for starters..."

Sapna

"Shared the 1kg pork ribs Sunday special. Sauce was amazing. Best ribs I’ve had in a very long time. Service was friendly and good. Would be pricey..."

Jade Larter

"Had a great time, food was amazing and service was good as well. Cocktails need some work, tastes bland. Great location, casual and..."

Ednamendes95

"What a treat we had at BBQ Workshop in Rivonia. Not only was the food superb, but the service was really excellent!!! We will definitely be..."

Clarissa Morton

"awesome food and nice little shop.the ribs were cooked perfectly and the rib special for 1kg is really good value for money.Will be..."

Dustyn Campbell

"A good Resturant in rivonia village , we loved the chicken skewers and roasted chicken with peri peri sauce , friendly and enthusiastic staff , they..."

Abhinav Saxena

"Definitely better than it's direct rival - rocomamas. Value for money with amazing waffles. Service is great too. Our waffles was taking a while due..."

Food Man

"Great service, great ribs and a great rib special (we went on Sunday) I mistakenly ordered the special as well and couldn’t finish it but it was..."

Jehanfakir

"Food was tasty and there was lots of it. The greek salad was perfect, but the hidden gem was the waffle with white chocolate sauce and vanilla ice..."

Caron

"Yummy food. Lots of lamb options 👍🏻. Favorite is their mini waffle desserts😋, with their range of ice creams. Haven’t been there in..."

Kavitha Naidu

"Relaxed atmosphere for all times of day. Good for a quick meal. Friendly staff who know the menu well. We had gyro in pita which was very well..."

Let Them Eat Cake

"Ate here again recently and it was just as good. Service is excellent. I had the bifteki. I should've asked for it medium as it was well done but..."

Riona Arjoon

"Lunch on Friday, tried the pickled octopus as a starter a total rip off at R80 tiny portion and not great, ribs, beef/lamb Jero rolls and chips good..."

Foodie Lover

"This is a regular spot for me a my family. Service is great and the food is amazing !!! Love the waffles too!!! The staff are friendly and my..."

Helenazag

"Tried this one out for lunch today and it was great. Delicious food, friendly service and a great atmosphere. Will definitely be back..."

Kristy Prevette

"Absolutely love the food at BBQ Workshop. My favorite has to be the hummus and pitas. The restaurant has a Rocomama's vibe with the same menu..."

Fuzzy Lojic

"Zanele and James, a great combination. This is our third full sit down meal after countless visits for pistachio gelato....and James was our first ..."

Sandra Heasman Vanderwalt

"The staff is so amazing and helpful. The manager James was very welcoming and attentive. Food came out hot and tasty. Would recommend to all and go..."

Morgan-Lee Van Der Walt

"I have never rated a restaurant as a 5 but the food here is really top notch! Absolutely lovely atmosphere and delicious ice cream. Best Greek food!..."

Jess

"Service is great! Ice creams are delicious and there is a wide variety!! Didn't have the food, but we tried the waffles and they were quite good...."

Lisa Davonne Ronaldo

"So impressed. Came here for a birthday party and everything was amazing fron the service to the food. Could not ask for anything better. The Saganaki..."

Colani Homan

"BBQ Workshop's claim to fame is the fact that it cooks all its meat on a 'Bespoke Wood Fired Grill' at 1000 degree heat. Type of cuisine:..."

Lauras World

"I am a Rocomamas fanatic and was actually planning on having dinner there when I noticed the BBQ Workshop and decided to try it out. The food was..."

Siya Galela

"Love this place! The burgers, deserts & service is 10/10! Get there early to grab a table ☺️👌🏻The portions are also fair and we..."

Sarah Connolly

"This place is one of my new found favorites. The meat lovers are in heaven here I am sure, however being a veggie, there is plenty on the menu for me..."

Robyne Stephenson

"First visit...very similar to rocomamas in that you tick your choice on the menu. Loved the falafel in hummus and the pita bread was delicious, I'm..."

Melanie Meyers

"Bbq workshop is certainly my favorite place to go whenever I am in the area. Everything is good about this restaurant .. Food is delicious , service..."

Bhuvan Nijhawan

"Really great service. Had the jalapeño and cheese starter, the jalapeños were seriously deadly, ended up ordering a strawberry milkshake to calm my..."

Mayuri

"We finally made it here after doing some admin nearby. Service was great to begin with but slowed down as the afternoon progressed. It wasn't that..."

Heidi Bantam

"The waffles, the gelato.... heaven!!!!Amazing doesn't begin to describe the experience..Like in everything else - you can't be..."

Mahlasedi Mojapelo

"Yay 👍🏾The food: So delicious! The ribs were very soft and had a smoky flavour which set off the BBQ sticky sauce very well. The wrapped..."

Nonji Motlhetlhi

"Best ribs I've had in a long time & love the ambience.. Their dessert is to die for 😬. Definitely coming back very very soon for other offerings &..."

Mojalefa Tsotetsi

"Taste buds have been blessed today. This restaurant was so great. From the most tasty cappuccinos, the stringy halloumi cheese, the flavor packed..."

Gemma Northing

"Found the food and service average. Mini waffles however were divine and a definite hit with the kids. Will return but only for the waffles...."

SamuelandJacinta Pather

"Who is in the mood for ribs on a weekly basis? Sticky ribs? Delicious sticky ribs? As soon as you have your first taste of these succulent ribs you..."

TwoTastyTummies

"Was walking by and the picture of the double chocolate mini waffles caught my eye... had to try it... BEST EVER! probably what heaven feels like.. ..."

Mel38

"Great pork ribs and sweet potato crisps! Really good friendly service and some of the yummiest gelato around! Great option for a nice casual night..."

Kent Lawrence

"Really great venue!The perfect adaptation of a take-away concept, that also offers a sit down option. The quality of the food cannot be..."

Allan Moita

"The ambience is chilled, casual and comfy. Lots of Greek inspired flame grilled food options. Everything looked amazing. The food is prepared well..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"Great ambience at this restaurant. Lovely layout and welcoming staff.As a Greek I love yiro and souvlakia. Had a chicken yiro which was quite big and..."

A Foodie Travels

"Took my boyfriend here for his bday lunch in October. Our first time at Bbq workshop. Food was really good. Very unqiue and flavourful. We had the..."

Bhav

"This was an amazing experience here. Loved the uniqueness of this place. Just the way you order your food makes you feel really important. You tick..."

FoodiewhippedSA

"Yawayla! Literally just had a family of sliders as well as a basket of feta chips which completely blew my mind! Haven't been to Rivonia for a while..."

Kurt Baden Cairns

"Their waffles are absolutely amazing! Was so full but wanted to eat more. Great vibe and atmosphere. Will definitely be back for more! Best waffles..."

Nicolan Reddy

"Amazing food and amazing atmosphere! Love the new Sweet potato oven baked wedges! And presentation scores 5/5 as well... to top it all they have illy..."

Izelle Hoffman

"Finally got the chance to sink my teeth into these famous waffles... went for dessert to BBQ Workshop and over indulged in their amazing waffles......."

G Makan

"BRILLIANT & DELICIOUSFrom the decor to the service (Lerato, the best waitress in the world.) to the authentic tasting Greek/ mediterranean..."

Criticzoe

"Been wanting to try this place out for ages now and I was not disappointed! Crispy calamari, cheesy croquettes, delicious gyro but the star of the..."

Sarah Louise Mcleod Wanless

"Best Greek food I have tasted by far!! Great authentic Greek food and the vaflaki is to die for!! Their ice creams are by far the best I have..."

Mary Tatsakis

"This place is great! Nice outside tables that get a nice mix of sun and shade. Good service. The spatchcock chicken was one of the bests I've ever..."

Smelly Celly

"Great concept of ordering Greek food in that build-it-yourself manner, much like neighboring Rocomammas.Both chicken wing and rib starters..."

Avi Mistry

"I had the beef pita with feta, streaky bacon, hummus and tzatziki which was really good. The milkshakes are a must, they turn a gelato of your choice..."

Tally Leach

"Joined my colleagues for our very first bbq workshop experience on Thursday.They have a lovely large ice cream selection which is transformed to..."

Thandie

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Idris Sop

"Great place. We got off to a rough start with a botched food order but the owner, Alex, came to the fore and sorted things out! Nice place for..."

Tony Paladin

"So incredibly happy with the food at BBQ restaurant. I really like the customizable aspect of the menus (since I can be a picky eater at times). I..."

Francesca Favero

"Similar concept to roccommamas, GBC, Andiccio etc where you custom make your meal - this time it's Greek style. Hubby had trio of sliders. I went..."

Saiyuri

"Dinner a few nights ago (6 September 2016) with some friends. I was going to give this place a 3.5 rating but they truly saved themselves with their..."

Tiffany

"Have seen the mini waffles (vaflaki) on Facebook a number of times and often suggested it to others so needed to visit ourselves, and was not..."

Caryn Felix

"Celebrated my birthday at BBQ Workshop about two weeks ago. I was honestly a bit nervous as to how good the service would be because I had about 25..."

Stephanie

"Food gets a 4.5 :) love this place (but more of a takeaway place) - and the amount of takeaways there were taking place proves its a popular one for..."

Bienie

"Great service and delicious food! Save space for dessert, I could actually go to this restaurant just for dessert.Very casual vibe, nice..."

Robyn Amy Fincham

"This is one of my all time favorite restaurants. I haven't wanted to write a review as to keep this place a secret. But this is really a must go!..."

Stacey C

"Catch up lunch with friends... when we arrived it was a little busy. Manager helped us right away.. we did move 3 times... hehe. yes one of those..."

JP Celestino

"Great vibe, great deserts(Mini waffles and ice cream bar). The food (Chicken Gyro) was oily but still tasty. Chips are great and have an amazing chip..."

Kyle Watson

"One of the best Greek places in Joburg! A must go and highly recommended. From the ambience to music to service and of course food is out of the..."

Simran lamba

"Amazing food. Finally tried the waffles today and they were so light and crispy. Absolutely delicious food and gelato with generous..."

The Food Musketeer

"My first time here. Service is great, the staff are enthusiastic and friendly. The food (I had a beef and lamb wrap) got to my table in record time..."

Phonnie Burger

"Who is in the mood for ribs on a weekly basis? Sticky ribs? Delicious sticky ribs? As soon as you have your first taste of these succulent ribs you..."

Two Tasty Tummies

"Great service from friendly staff, awesome food, nothing but the..."

Mechac Antonio

"Dessert was amazing this review is based on that only.. Haven't eaten the food but looks very appetising.. Waffles were great.. Been twice just for..."

Bhavs ravjee

"Good; It's an easy place to grab a light lunch during working hours. We've eaten here twice and we haven't had anything bad to say. The lamb and..."

Fumani Shisana

"Lovely restaurant to enjoy a family meal at. They always satisfy your expectations. Well worth..."

Craig Jansen

"Lekker dessert options here.Had one of their waffles and it was great.The ice cream was fresh.The surrounding area is quite chilled, makes for lovely..."

Oteng Mooke

"Fantastic food, and fantastic service! Really is one of the best lunch spots I've been..."

Mike Meijers

"I must say that the quality of service here is of a very high level. They are placed in a very competitive restaurant area. In terms of value for..."

Julian Thompson

"Great service, really good Greek food. Really appreciated the personal touch from the staff and the..."

Jason Leach

"Always a pleasant ambiance, work, pleasure or with family! Nick the Manager is forever welcoming and great service all the time!! It’s my favorite..."

Nomalanga Grace Mogase (Langi Grace)

"We had their BBQ chicken special which was a whole chicken and a side doe R89. The chicken was grilled perfectly and so juicy. The sauce was..."

Tanya Macchelli

"Was happy that this spot opened for sit in dining recently. Everything I have eaten has been good. Recently had the whole grilled chicken on special..."

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