Gastropub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Johannesburg

Society Eatery & Craft Bar

83/100 (1232 ratings)

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Free off-street parking

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Outdoor Seating

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"Great ambiance, The food is to die for...anything on the menu is divine. Easy and relaxed eatery yet lends a hand to class. Friendly waiters and..."

Carole Kimani

"First visit on a Friday afternoon, busy with a great vibe - music very relevant and at the perfect level. Service was great and food qas awesome-..."

Brett Hilliar

"They still have the awesome Kobe beef platter available... it's just not on the menu..."

Tyron Herman

"We had such a great evening there on Friday night, every dish was done exquisitely well & your desserts were delicious. What a..."

Suzanne Cunningham

"The service and food was outstanding I can deffinatly recommend it and will be going ..."

Pam Ashe - Pretorius

"Had lunch all the way from Cape Town. Food was good and very friendly service Lovely atmosphere can recommend to any..."

Tercia Spies

"Food is amazing. Best potatoes in the world. Friendly staff. Great..."

Dianne Coubrough

"This place is awsome, especially for a after work friday afternoon. Great vibe awsome food, awsome..."

Iris Anderson

"Food was really really good. Exactly what I wanted and was expecting. Service was top notch. Themba knew the menu and gave good advice. Like it a..."

Jonathan Volmink

"Fantastic Food from the starters to the dessert! Service was great. Fabulous vibe too. We will be back..."

Sandy Reimers

"Always my favourite. Great food. Excellent service. Well worth it any..."

Garth de Klerk

"Hosted my birthday at Society on Saturday and was thoroughly impressed.Great service from the waiters that assisted us- so friendly and..."

Ashley Brodrick

"Just had a veggie burger delivered. The veggie burger was delicious, the only thing I would change is adding more sauce and some pickles, without, it..."

Natalie

"Food was average and the vibe was great will definitely be back, there's room to improve when it comes to service though,and the music was..."

Rajesh

"Lovely place!We tried the toblerone cocktail, wagyu burger , and, mushroom risotto, amazing!! There are very few places that know how to make a..."

Pooja Bagrath

"This is my go-to spot for lunch or dinner with drinks. Everything I’ve tried on the menu has been amazing but the chicken prego and Asian calamari..."

Steph Glover

"Loved the vibe at this restaurant! Sporting outside and inside seating with the sounds of chilled, vibey music filling the air. I ordered the gnocchi..."

Yaniska Singh

"So i could not understand how a spot could be this popular at all times. From rich trophy wives to young sales men this place is always..."

NicBLAZE

"Now I know why this place is crazy busy. The food here is great. I am not sure what our waiters name is but he was extremely helpful and assisted me..."

Livashnee David

"Great place to grab some great craft beer and a burger with friends. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the service is good. The..."

Jeff Siepman

"Absolutely great for a get together. I love how different the decor is. The food is finger food but very tasty. Very vibey on the right..."

Kylie Jade Botes

"Tried the laager-battered fried hake, with smashed crispy fried potatoes. Freshly made and tasted great. Good vibe as well, especially for after work..."

Candy.rupert8

"Love this hang out. The service is sweeeet! Food is really good. You must call to book a table. Awesome place to spend the night or pre drinks before..."

Nixie

"I went to visit this restaurant on the recommendation of LucianWhat I can say is.. thanks Society Eatery and Craft for ruining my..."

Luis

"Some girlfriends and I went to Society last night for an early dinner and overall the food and atmosphere was good. We shared a board that contained..."

Cristina Peral

"First visit for a late lunch, excellent service and food! Look forward to going back to try more of the menu and different range of drinks. Recommend..."

Graham Miller

"What a great spot, super for post work drinks, chill weekend vibe or a birthday party. Great value, tasty and fresh food. Love this place. Thank..."

Jakispring

"Reasonable service. Manager pleasant. Food good & craft beer selection 👍🏽. The centre that the restaurant is in is a bit depressing- however..."

Monochrome

"Well, well, well.... so after have not ever trying this place for a hell of a long time my best mate thought let's try this spot I glanced..."

Gramo

"The pub vibe with the outdoor patio area, indoor dining and the bar area gives you choice of seating for your mood. This is definitely a place that..."

Sesh

"My husband and I have been to Society a few times now and I have to say that I am impressed every single time. I am amazed at how good the food is;..."

Michelle Robin

"Let's get this out of the way: one of the best burgers I've EVER had. The simplicity, freshness of the bun, waygu patty, accompanying condiments and..."

Lucianrajah

"Easily one of my favourite Gastro Pubs. Situated in a hidden away shopping centre giving it a real village feel.A wide range of craft beers...."

Jared Smith

"Society has been on my bookmarked list for a long time, finally tried it today with a bunch of friends. Waiter (Jabulani) was tentative and on the..."

Lisa

"This is a fantastic place in terms of the food, range of craft beers, gin and all round good vibe. The risotto is one of the best I've tasted. ..."

Ricardo

"What a great little spot - and on a rainy day in Joburg, the fireplace was a welcoming feature. The deck looks like it would be a great summer drinks..."

Heather Hook

"What a place great vibe and service, craft beer always a winner. Had the pulled pork stacks a little bit spicy but not overpowering, went on to the..."

Dewald Katzke

"Nice little place. Good service and ambience. The wagyu burger was really delicious - home made and cooked perfectly. Will definitely be back for..."

Lauren Leigh

"02.09.2016 I finally made a booking to try this spot. The menu looked interesting and had a good combination of flavours.I appreciated that..."

The Food Musketeer

"We came here for a friends birthday one Saturday evening. We waited a bit to be served both our drinks and mains, but we weren't complaining. The..."

TheHungryKat

"I was pleasantly surprised with this place. The vibe was so chilled and the service was pretty great too. We had the fillet and the wagyu burger..."

Chante Daries

"We had a pleasant work lunch at Society today. We were well looked after by Professor. I had the Wagyu burger which was excellent. Others on the..."

Carole Craggs

"Cosy Society Eatery & Craft Bar is a wonderfully warm and inviting craft eatery.The roaring fireplace, trendy decor and free glass of vino..."

Klee Barris

"I would just like to compliment the staff of society! We had so much fun and excitement. I would like to compliment Professor on his service. He..."

Leevi Vyvian Paasch

"Had an awesome time at society! Great service awesome cocktails, the food is great had the mushroom risotto a previous time and it was delicious...."

Lize Kiki Crafford

"Society Eatery is a great spot for cocktails or craft beer with delicious tapas or chic pub grub. With a location that's not on a main road or inside..."

Tables And Thyme

"We had an awesome time at Society on Sunday (03 July 2016). My husband and I had the Lamb Rib Roast and it is delicous.... The customer service is..."

Portia Heshu

"awesome restaurant! bottomless bubbly is the bomb! the food was also amazing! great Sunday afternoon with good company! will definately be..."

Thabile

"Awesome lunch - I had the the mushroom risotto that i absolutely loved. Awesome bottomless bubbly just kept flowing! Awesome time! I absolutely..."

Koketso MmaNaledi Ramoshebi

"We just had an outstanding lunch at Society. We had the mushroom risotto with fillet and the chicken prego. In all seriousness, we give the food here..."

Stacey Lintnaar

"It is always a good day when you get to have lunch with friends. Location: Social Eatery & Craft bar, Attendees: Chantelle Le Roux Tables And Thyme..."

Tharien Coetzee

"Lovely lamb riblets. Ideal for light lunch and some drinks. 🍺Busy on Friday night and Saturdays. But you still get great..."

Banele Manana

"Nice afternoon/evening out I enjoyed the Zucchini fries. We had a selection of their board items had no idea how large the portions would be. Great..."

Keabetswe Jessica Ramatsie

"Great place to go after work for a few drinks as normally has a great vibe.. Service can be a little slow but the food more than makes up for that....."

Collin Allin

"We were entertained with the usual trademark gin and tonics and were migrated onto the outstanding inverocche craft gin and tonics. If that was not..."

Michelle Potgieter

"We consider ourselves foodies, generally because we eat everywhere and we analyze everything! And I have to say, this trendy little place is amazing!..."

Chélin Sam

"It's very difficult to find lamb ribs that are tasty and cooked to perfection. At Society I really enjoyed the lamb riblets. I also had the squid..."

Trisha Nathoo

"This is one of my favourite after work spots for drinks and good meal. Their blueberry martini is my absolute favourite. The staff are very..."

Yolisa

"Had a good meal here, service was a bit slow, but the beer and good food made up for the wait. The place is packed on a Friday so make sure you book...."

Mariska Van Niekerk

"If you're looking for somewhere that puts in a little extra thought to their food and a little extra creativity to their drinks, this is the place...."

Ravi Govender

"Society has become one of our 'go-to', 'all time favorite' stops. Best chicken prego I've ever had. Cannot resist the zucchini fries - all paired..."

Garrick Clark

"A great place with an awesome vibe. Perfect for friendly get togethers. The selection of Craft Beers is intense and well priced. The food menu is..."

Pam Lourenco

"Another high rating! Considering how big our table was, our waiter was on form and always topping our drinks ups as the evening went on! The food was..."

Kendra Gypsy-Princess Hughes

"The lovely outdoor deck with umbrellas is a perfect spot for sipping on cold craft beer and refreshing, fruity cocktails on a summers day. We ordered..."

Bianca Delides

"What an amazing little place, good selection of beers, and the food... Simply put, delicious. Had the rib eye burger which was amazing and my..."

Vasili Argyrides

"The vibe is electric. Being roped in for drink could not be easier or more delicious. The signature Society G&T will have you reeling for more, and..."

Lisa Armitage

"Great place for after work drinks. Can get a bit loud and there's not always a table available. The service is prompt and always friendly.The..."

Reshma

"Looking for great food and ice cold craft beer? Then look no further! Had their riblets with a Flying Dutchman draught and it was Mmmmm... Good!!!..."

Wayne Van Straaten

"The beer menu is somewhat limited - they did not have IPA's. The food is scrumptious and the service was good. It's a great spot for a Friday stop..."

Naomi De Carvalho

"Just had the Rib Eye Burger......it's like angels dancing on your tongue!!!!!!!!!!!!Damn it's incredible, no really an incredible..."

Cornu Perold

"It's a nice spacious place with a great vibe. The food was impeccable as well as the drinks menu. I will be keen to visit society again in the near..."

Justindee26

"The food here is really lovely - the hake with wasabi mayo is divine, with the pork belly being a very close second and the prawn starter is the..."

Nicole

"Society is a hidden gem. We went the Saturday after New Year. The place was empty but still had a lovely vibe due to the deco. A must have is the..."

Fuzzy Lojic

"Beautify decorated place. Good service and their zucchini fries are truely to die for! I do however find the wine list to be a bit limited and quite..."

Sarah Scutts Matthews

"Great spot in the fourways area. Nice place to grab a drink after work. We have always been happy going there and they have a good variety of food..."

Karen Saad

"Went for a dinner, was instantly impressed by the decor and there was also a really cool vibe.. Next time I'll try get a table outside, as..."

Michael Morton

"Society Eatery proved to be a revelation.... It exceeded all my expectations from the minute we walked in. The attentive service , fantastic..."

ReVino

"Society may be situated in an unassuming little corner of Fourways but once you enter you will find a trendy gastropub eatery and bar. They have a..."

Saiyuri

"Society may be situated in an unassuming little corner of Fourways but once you enter you will find a trendy gastropub eatery and bar. They have a..."

Saiyuri

"The service here is seriously slow when they are packed with the average waiting time for a drink being about 20+ minutes. The food is pretty good..."

Jadene Tager

"This place have potential. Its a step up from your typical bar food but do not live up to its potential. The bittetballen was devine but if you want..."

Philip Goosen

"My colleagues and I came here for lunch today and discovered quite a gem of a restaurant.Though the general vibe is that more of a drinking..."

Simon Lee

"Fantastic service Joss the manager recommended the wagyu burger, fillet steak.We were blown away by quality of food and superior..."

Craig Miller

"We went to Society over a very busy time of end of year functions. The service was still attentive and thier famous zucchini fries and battered hake..."

Tania Crain

"Had a delicious lunch, the battered hake goujons. All the food looks incredible, was very hard to choose. Would definitely go back just so I can try..."

Vicky Gross

"Great restaurant with a wonderful outdoor deck, friendly staff and excellent food. We were staying in the area for a few days prior to starting a..."

Lervik

"Great find that I'm shocked I didn't know about until Mpumi Guliwe made try it out! The food was delicious, the location perfect and the vibe..."

Kelly Emerton

"This place has an amazing after work Friday vibe! Service was very good despite large crowd. The food was the highlight!! Delicious starters of..."

Lulu

"Tapas and craft beer vibes. Enjoy the vibe her! Can sit inside and outside which is lovely. Food is good just a little pricey. I enjoy the pulled..."

Stacey Faber

"The Raspberry Collins is absolutely lovely. Wish I stayed long enough to try out the menu, however that gives me an excellent reason visit the spot..."

Jessica Moshanyana

"I experienced fantastic service from everyoneEven without a reservation they made accomodation for us. Every waiter and manager took care of us..."

Zizi “Zed-I” Dlamini

"Sociery was well worth the wait-we have been waiting to try it for ages ans it came highly reccomended.Brett Stevens and i went for a date night and..."

Kersti-Lee Stevens

"I had heard great things about Society, I had seen the signs for it when it was being built too and finally got the chance to give it a try. The..."

Brett Stevens

"Kickass place with great vibe on a Friday night. Great menu of craft beer & craft ciders. We ordered a few appetisers, very different & interesting..."

Mohit Sureka

"Perfect Sunday afternoon lunch. We opted for 4 starters and had an amazing taste sensation. Laid back and friendly staff and management. The manager..."

Paulo Gaspar

"It's the second time I've been here and certainly not the last. Awesome food, great ambience and good service. The menu is so different, the taste..."

Joss McGillycuddy

"Society is located in an unsuspecting mini shopping centre, but the look and vibe could not be more different than its surroundings. The craft beers..."

Taryska

"Great place for a first date!! Amazing food! Vibe is great and also some creative and delicious beer!! I would recommend this for anyone who either..."

Jurica Vd Merwe

"Another craft beer location in the fourways area, we went there for my birthday on a Saturday at 1pm, unlike most of the new hip places we were able..."

Graham Parkinson

"A fun place however the food portions could be slightly bigger. I love the selection of craft beers and the wine glasses are epic! Food tastes good..."

Sharri Van Zyl

"The place has an awesome vibe. Nice hang out spot! Lamb riblets are amazing! They have an awesome range of craft beers. Tucked away in a quiet..."

Kavish Mistry

"Fantastic atmosphere. The Zucchini Fries were yummy. After a few visits here I can definitely say this place has a fantastic vibe and great food...."

Candice Gerber

"Met up with my work crew for dinner. It was a great set-up with an awesome menu on offer. The drinks menu is great, I love craft beer so I'm more..."

Mandisa

"Late decision to have lunch on Sunday with friends at Society. Been before but only had a burger & beers. Weather was stunning and we were seated..."

JC

"A great spot for just meeting mates, or in our case, having a family outing. The food was awesome, the staff were excellent! A really nice..."

Mark Magic

"I only discovered this gem recently, and I wish I had found them sooner! The food is absolutely delicious! The service and the staff are always so..."

Sarah Ebben

"A hidden gem, tucked away perfectly, so you're not contending with big centre factors. Incredible vibe and decadent food. Service is friendly and..."

Bernadine Young

"What a gem! Always quiet on weekend eves but guys come give it a go - one of thee best foodie places ever!!! Awesome staff and service every single..."

Gabrielle De Freitas

"We got to the place at midweek lunch time before the party started. Good looking menu for gold old pub..."

Kram Kram

"Thank you for the great service from Themba 👌 Water feature makes it really relaxing to sit outside and enjoy your time with..."

Josie Gaglio

"Place to be… great service and great burger. Most importantly : great..."

Dannisen Chellen

"One of Fourway's most underrated restaurants! I always get amazing service, cold beer and amazing food. The Wagyu burger is one of the simplest, best..."

Lucian Rajah

"A hidden Gem, always a good vibe with the awesome music they play. We are addicted to their zucchini fries a must have starter ! The out side deck..."

Michelle Rothero

"Great food, service is honestly next level with all waitrons helping each other. Awesome atmosphere, there’s usually a DJ Friday..."

Matthew Bradshaw

"Delish food, great service, consistently great..."

Nicole Themistocleous

"Food was a little above average but nothing to write home about. Was hoping there would be more choices of craft beer ontap but limited to 2 or..."

Don Jolley

"Father - Daughter evening on Friday night on recommendation of the Daughter😊😊. So, I did not even know that this little shopping complex..."

Mervyn Timothy

"Nice place to meet your friends after work for dinner and..."

Elizabeth

"Very good service and menu selection is..."

ox “Gavin” goldhawk

"We came here on a Saturday afternoon a few weeks ago for a friend's birthday, there were around 15 of us in total. The service was absolutely..."

Charlotte Clarke

"A cute and peaceful little spot. Their burgers and steaks are grilled to perfection. I was sceptical at first, but I had such a pleasant lunch. The..."

Elizabeth Ayivor

"Great place. Really nice vibe without being so loud you can’t talk. Really good, interesting..."

Adam Humphrey

"The food exceeded all expectations. I would 100% recommend the..."

Devin Sinclair

Rocomamas Melrose - Halaal

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"The service was top notch. The food, beef ribs, chips, salads and chicken wings.... Our waiter was..."

Siboniso Dhlamini

"Soooo good! So Glad I finally tried you guys! I had one of your limited edition burgers and my sister had a veggie burger! We also ordered..."

Fatimah Zahra

"As per all roco mammas, the food was generally good. It arrived pretty fast (ubereats) and all our instructions were followed correctly. The burgers..."

Aisha Moolla

"Whilst the atmosphere was really laid back and fun, it was quite hard to have a conversation with my group because it was sort of loud. This did not..."

Tasneembrownms

"Very consistent. Good burgers. Good milkshakes.Try the creme brulee milshake. Or even the blueberry.Im sorry i have to say something..."

Raichi Pianahama5%

"Tyrell was a real big help! Food was incredibly tasty and really fast to arrive. Really nice vibe at this store. Will definitely recommend it to..."

Santana De Melo

"I couldn’t wait to try this branch as there are no halal Rocomamas in Cape Town so we had dinner at Melrose Arch the one evening and tried the..."

Farzana Dalvie

"A must try if you're ever in JohannesburgThe burgers are super good, and loaded fries are whoaI had the cheese and macon burger and of..."

Mohamad Mourad

"Heard a lot about the place and decided to stop for a quick lunch.The vibe is funky and informal, which creates quite a pleasant..."

Chris Van Wyk

"Seeing it's halaal, it's the only one I can eat at and I have never been disappointed. I am a regular once a month at least, the staff know me well..."

Shàmai-Sassy Khan

"You can find delicious hamburgers in this restaurant. The service is quick and portions are big enough. There are aldo steak and other selections in..."

1derya

"This branch of Roco Mamas, had gotten it's Halaal certification some, what 10-11 months now...AND I FINALLY GOT TO GO SEE WHAT IT WAS ALL..."

Foodeva Marsay (Marriam S)

"Great food , the wings are just the best ever! Never been disappointed , the setting is just amazing been at the heart of Melrose arch. The peanut..."

Parushin Naidoo

"Second time eating here. Good burgers, heavenly milkshakes. Cheesy chips always a hit with family. Really cheesy compared to Pizza Hut. Burgers..."

Hasan Wadvalla

"I usually do order the wings(as a side) and burgers from here, I'm not a fan of the fries. The breakfast burgers are exceptionally tasty. My only..."

Taariq Benn

"I liked the range of customizable burgers. Really cool if you have picky eaters with you (kids!). It was a bit crowded around 6pm on Saturday..."

MS R

" WOW this place was packed. I have not seen a eatery in Melrose Arch this busy.The new halal menu is favoursome, tables were turned at a..."

Kaye

"Since the switch to halal the standard has doubled and the food is absolutely fantastic!I would recommend EVERYTHING!😉Except..."

Nolene Du Preez

"Went to this Rocomamas due to it being Halaal and I was accompanied by a Muslim friend. The service was very good! We were welcomed..."

FoodloverJHB

"Keeping up the rocomamas standard. awesome food awesome people just wish the space was a bit bigger. Make sure you make a reservation it's always..."

Ameera Sackoor

"Ka-razzy waiting time! But thats obviously a great sign! I'm always, always looking for a good burger. Totally love the fact the burger is..."

En.ig.mat.ic

"Their burgers are very flavoursome, rolls nice and fresh and the chips portions unusually large , all I all a great burger place with a nice..."

Russel Roth

"Nice place, nice seating area, very nice helpful waiters, smiley and happy, i liked their burger combination, I loved the fries, I just wish the..."

Christa Foodista

"Been waiting ages to try Rocos. Queues are long as it's the only halal branch in Joburg. I'm not a fan, I didnt like the burger (had the Mushroom..."

Sana

"Great atmosphere, wonderful service, super friendly waitress and the food was spot on! Only regret was that I had no space for dessert. Such value..."

Faiza Mallick

"One of my favourite burger joints, never dissapoints no matter which one you go to. Melrose rocxomamas is just the same, great food and great..."

Natalie Lazaris

"This burger joint is exceptionally busy so book your table in advance should you wish to have a sit-down meal. We didn't but decided to do a..."

YUM

"Decided to try Rocomamas on a recent visit. Visited on a Thursday evening, which was a public holiday. Had to wait a short time for a table to open..."

Fatima Moosa

"I was thoroughly looking forward to this place, however, my burger wasn't all that grand. perhaps i didn't order the right thing. the chips are..."

Mahtaab

"Had a very good experience. It was rather busy with very quick turnarounds. Despite this staff were very cool and calm and took the time to explain..."

Abdusamad Sidar

"Was great experience. My first time eating at this franchise... the burger which was of my own creation and choosing was delicious... the loaded..."

Waseem Imam Saheb

"I'm so glad that I can finally have a decent burger in Joburg! This Rocomamas never fails to disappoint, be it with the service, the food or anything..."

Zara Khan

"The food and service here deserves more than 5 stars. I recommend EVERYTHING. Their smash burgers, chilli cheese fries, MoFo wings, ribs, waffles,..."

Nazeefa Khan

"Lunch on a sunny Friday afternoon amongst the gorgeous vibey people of MelroseAnd the winner is ....Chilli cheese bomb burger..."

Casheconomy

"Rocomamas never fails to disappoint and is currently my favorite burger joint in the country. The Melrose Arch branch is under new ownership and is..."

Naz M

"We've not eaten at the restaurant itself, only having take-out or delivery with OrderIn. The burgers are enjoyable - good toppings which are..."

Grant & Sam

"Rocomamas is one of my favorite reasterants because every saterday night I go to Melrose with my friends and just chill their the service is the best..."

Asher

"Visited this week on a PR visit with some influential friends;)Opted for the chilli cheese burger which was so delicious and tasteful. Mind..."

Zakiyya Cassimjee

"I am so glad that this is now a halaal store. There are so many other non-halaal burger outlets that serve non-halaal burgers that it's a..."

Fatima

"The Rocomamas at Melrose Arch is now halaal. Definitely worth a visit! Smash burgers are the only burgers that should be eaten - goes without saying...."

Nafisa Akabor

"Location: @rocomamas Melrose Arch1. Chicken Chili Cheese burger without Macon2. Peri-peri wings3. Chili Cheese fries4. Chili..."

NaQiyah Mayat

"Believe it or not, but yesterday was my first time EVER at a Rocomamas (I know, I know - where have I been, right?!)Unfortunately, I had..."

Jolene

"The restaurant was very busy at lunchtime on a weekday. Patrons are given disposable menus on which they tick their orders. We had a Chilli Cheez..."

Sara Essop

"Trendy and booming environment! Burgers are juicy and delicious , milkshakes are decadent & the buffalo wings with the MOFO sauce is spicy but..."

Azrah Kadwa

"This is by far the best Rocomamas I have been to thus far since they have started franchising. The service from our waitress was phenomenal! Food was..."

Prasantha Bisetty

"This branch was where I sampled their beers for the first time. I had a few of them and was very impressed. I can honestly say that all of the..."

Eve

"I must say that the chips are really nice they are very crisp and the seasoning is really awesome. The burger on the other hand has got a flavour of..."

Paulin Kantue

"Rocomamas Melrose has the perfect spot, right on the square. The vibe is good, the service is great!Had wings.....shoooo HOT but..."

Lisa

"My girlfriend and I decided to go for dinner at this Rocomamas tonight. We were satisfied with the restaurant, but there was room for..."

David Klompas

"Very nice spot and I really like their location.I had the hangover breakfast this morning and it was really good. Bacon was cooked perfect...."

Wez_Undercover

"Yes! Love these burgers- juicy, tasty and just how you want it. Shoestring fries are a must to. If you can, the deserts are decadent and extreme...."

Candice-Lee Gow Morgan

"Enjoyed the Buffalo wings, it actually much better then spur, the burgers were ok too much sauce and the patty tastes a bit boring, the buns are very..."

Kim Chi

"Exceptionally helpful staff, we went with a group of eight and they happily rearranged furniture to make room for us. Atmosphere was lively and..."

Jenna Monteith

"At first I was not a fan, but I must admit Rocomamas has grown on me quite a bit! I have created a variety of my own burgers at many of their..."

Candace Gloag

"I've heard a lot about Rockmamas and was quite excited when I finally got to try them out at the Melrose Arch branch. The burgers were really good,..."

Shannon Van Wyk

"We often stop here for a burger and beer. The burgers are delicious and the quality consistent. There are specials available and the Empire State is..."

JC

"I think these guys should start giving out membership forms cause their food is amazing and simply addictive. I was quite impressed by the service..."

Junior

"This Roccomamas is exceptionally good! Every waiter and waitress greeted me upon arrival and wished me well upon departure. They were friendly,..."

Matthew Koury

"Burger goodness in a funky setting, that's all I need to say. Very upbeat, yet cosy restaurant with fast and efficient service. The burgers are good,..."

Kat :)

"I eventually got to sample the famous Rocomamas. As I understand they are famous for their burgers and your individual ability to "build" your own..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"Had lunch here recently. Service was decent but could have been quicker. Food is pretty much Rocomammas standard but the venue on the square..."

Stuninho

"Fast food on a higher plane. Wonderful family experience eventhou it's fast paced.The menu's give a sense of niche while the food as..."

Refiloe Mokoena

"I'm not joking. The best burger in town! Fast service real buffalo wings USA style. Fresh roll and delicious bacon and Avon burger. Walked past this..."

John Cowing

"I have been to Rocomamas several times and have yet to be disappointed! Delicious burgers and wings, great for a relaxed meal with family and..."

Nkateko Nkuna

"First review of the new year... And the lucky winner was Rocomamas. My friends and I all ordered burgers and man were they delicious. They were..."

Shivaan Govindasamy

"Rocomamas is a newish restaurant but it has really good foodThe chips are good prices and you really can't get enough. They are absolutely..."

Dani

"July 18 dinner: Have been to Rocos earlier and decided to take my wife there. However, we went to another outlet - Melrose. It was quite cold and..."

Maulin Parekh

"On a Sunday afternoon during school holidays the place was packed. Had to wait about 10min for tables and umbrellas to be moved together (for our..."

Jamiel Hendricks

"My go to burger place!! I love the food, it is always such a vibe to eat at RocoMamas Melrose. The service is great, the food is always top notch...."

Amatullah Daya

"Excellent burger and fries. It would have been perfect if the bread was not that cold. Nice staff. Was there for lunch, it was very..."

Nad D.

"The food was nice but the service was very slow and it wasn't even that..."

Katleho Molalogi

"Great burgers , ribs, chips and cheese bombs and hot wings , the food is prepared with fresh ingredients. I've never been disappointed after dining..."

Uzair Saloojee

"Food looked good, though it could have a bit more flavour. The milkshakes was awesome. They only had 1 high chair which was used so my baby well..."

Aadil Mahamed

"Always come here for halal burgers. Service, atmosphere and food is..."

Ali Suhail

"The store was super busy one Saturday Night when my family and I went. Managed to secure a table and still had incredible service. What really stands..."

Mumtaz Saley

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Melrose Rocomamas and I must say, the service provided by our waitron, Catherine, was exceptional. From the..."

Lebogang Mokoena

"The manager was such a kind and caring person. Her hospitality and character were heartwarming she helped us so graciously and made sure we were..."

Zaheera Bhabha

"Fantastic service! Food was divine 🥰 vibey atmosphere. Great for families. Awesome..."

Radia Brown

"The food was good, the service was good. We struggled with language barrier a bit with the waitress but we tried very hard to understand each other...."

Hilda Poo

"Cost is a bit on the higher side compared to MacD or KFC, but the ambience justifies the cost.. Best place to sit with your closed ones, spend some..."

SUBHRAMOY SARKAR

"Wow what a terrible experience not only for me but a few people around. The waiters are either incompetent or completely undertrained. I haven’t..."

Ayanda Seboni

"This was some of the best RocoMamas we had, They seemed to improved the vegie burger. The food was amazing and actually filling. Loved the time..."

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