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Lucky Bean

85/100 (1021 ratings)

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Hake

"We were at Lucky Bean yesterday for the Melville Street Festival. What a great vibe. The placed was packed and, although you could see the waiters..."

Don

"Lucky Bean boasts a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and always helpful with menu choices. Their wine selection is pretty decent..."

Nina Mancha

"The Lucky Bean. The only stop we have time for, the only taste of Jo'burg we can get this time around. . If this is truly their flavor, then Jo'burg..."

Kelsey Chen

"I have been here a few times now, they never disappoint. They always have 2 vegetarian options available. Staff are super friendly. They also have a..."

Radha Chhita-Nathoo

"Lucky bean is fun, has a great menu and is among the vibes and energy of Melville. We enjoyed the menu offering and our service was excellent! I..."

Adam Hunter

"OH.MY.GOD what a place! the ambience was great. Unique and unpretentious. The food was divine. At some point even forgot I was on a date. I ordered..."

Seriti Ramakau

"Melville’s Lucky Bean restaurant avoids culinary trends to create signature dishes that are uniquely their own.One can expect a menu that..."

JoziStyle

"Very nice. Great service. Lovely decor. Loved the ambiance. Yummy food. Great G and T of all sorts. Love the vibe. Great place. You..."

Yvette Johnson

"Great food, interesting and homely environment. Awesome service too! Try the springbok pie, beautiful balance of flavour. Good for sundowners as well..."

Alistair Kennedy

"Absolutely one of my favorites. Every meal is amazing!!! My favorite will be the pork belly. The vibe is awesome wauters and management are great..."

Leanne Kimmings

"Yummo food and relax environment. Although it was winter we sat outside on a very cold Saturday evening. The heaters helped a lot plus the wine..."

Kathya Smith

"A contemporary bistro feel which was a lovely change of scenery from the bustling restaurants in malls. When I first glanced at the menu I was..."

Cherice Landers

"Multiple space restaurant- comfortable and not noisy. Attentive good service. Great version of ubiquitous pork belly. Springbok pie, shredded duck,..."

ROBERT R

"This place! Amazing!!! My friends and I went there for dinner and it was so lovely. The atmosphere and staff and food were just all to our liking...."

Taralyn Moodley

"Came here for a friend's birthday party. The theme was #lipsyncbattle so you can imagine how fun it was seeing everyone bring out the Beyonce/Chris..."

Senate Moshoeshoe

"Beautiful good and a lovely range of cocktails. The ostrich burger was amazing and the strawberry, basil and black pepper mule is delicious!..."

Manon

"Really nice atmosphere for a relaxing evening with friends. Service was good. My boyfriend and I shared the springbok pie. It was a nice, big portion..."

Francesca Favero

"Superb dinner tonight. Pork belly on creamed cabbage was crispy and melt in the mouth. The duck breast in sherry with crisped parsnips was rich and..."

Gail Ashford

"A chilled spot for lunch. An interesting cosmopolitan crowd, service was good. Some menu items sold out which was a pity. But worth visiting again..."

Vaughan Davies

"Came here on the off chance on a lazy Monday public holiday. Properly recommended. The vegans around found a superb burger whilst the ostrich burger..."

Matthew Hill

"Went here for lunch! The food was great and the service was fast. The servers were also very friendly and attentive. Recommend sitting outside and..."

Janine Howard

"Absolutely brilliant-food service atmosphere. Gold Margaritas.Sublime food. Great flavour combinationsFresh ingredients. Winner for New..."

Mark Mc Govern

"The Lucky Bean really makes me feel proud to be a Joburger. The airy, eclectic restaurant is packed with travellers, NGO workers and a smattering of..."

Amy Heydenrych

"Had the salmon tonight! The combination with onions, apple slices and cucumber was excellent! Always great for work functions! Great ambiance at..."

Karen Du Toit

"About Sunday Din Din: because #FeesHadNotFallen when we where still at Wits (shoo been that long) we couldn't afford to eat here... So we'd just walk..."

Likers Of Things

"Went to Lucky Bean last night and was not disappointed at all! The food is so delicious, presented so well and cooked perfectly! I have no complaints..."

Erin Hazan

"First night in Melville and we came to this place - actually made a reservation. They kept our table despite us being almost an hour late - due to..."

Vernon Dodo

"Not a bad lu. The Wasabi Wazoo had a kick to it and super refreshing. The food itself very tasty especially the Asian burger, a must have for anyone..."

HungryDiner2.0

"What I love about Lucky Bean is how it defies expectations. Although the restaurant is sleek and contemporary, many of the dishes are inspired by..."

Molecules And Macaroons

"Loved their menu options and the vibe is amazing. Chilled out for a relaxed catch up with friends or business meetings with a difference. They could..."

Luthando Kekana

"Came here on a Saturday night. The ambience and decor is great. The place seemed understaffed though and it took a while for food to arrive...."

Blasian Princess

"Had the most amazing teriyaki ostrich. Melted in my mouth and cooked perfectly medium.The service was great and the whole vibe was..."

Manana Tenyane

"Really good vibe with jazz funk playing in the background. It was reminiscent of some small restaurants in the UK. The menu is pricey but..."

Fareed

"I went to Lucky Bean for a lunch in the middle of the week. The sun was out and the lighting was great, as Lucky Bean has a sizable outdoor seating..."

C H

"I always forget about this restaurant but when I got I enjoy it. Had tried The Leopard but there were no available tables. Remembered Lucky Bean...."

Gugu McLaren

"Cocktails are brilliant. Food is... good. Service impeccable. Ambiance is really great (shit! I used the word ambiance in a sentence). There are some..."

Lee Madeley

"I love Lucky Bean very cozy place to be in winter. We were treated with the Lucky Bean Beef Burger with French fries, they were very hospitable and..."

Jabz S

"We have always been when there has been a show coupled with a dinner. Its a really cool concept and we have enjoyed it every time. Food is good but..."

Meagan Whitehorn

"This is my wife's favorite restaurant. I had their oxtail soup which was a bit salty but the Waiter gladly swapped it for something else. They have a..."

Gerald Mbebe

"Nice place, very welcoming. Chilled vibe and really nice food, great experience! Service was fast, waitresses were friendly. Would definitely bring..."

Lukha De Jesus

"My boyfriend decided to surprise me and take me out to Melville, which is a bit far from our usual locations. The tree mural on the wall is beautiful..."

Grace Sing Gen

"super atmosphere...unique drinks. great date night awesome food and wonderful conversation. definitely recommended.will mostly..."

Kim Moses

"Lucky Bean always seems to have a great vibe and is a typically relaxed South African restaurant which I love! I absolutely loved the wall mural..."

Lauras World

"As much as I love Lucky Bean, I'm not too happy after my recent visit here.My partner and I took both sets of parents out for dinner and..."

Natasha Faria

"Quite a fancy dinning experience for Melville. It's almost removed from the noise and offers a quiet and sophisticated(ish) experience. The food..."

Em Hassall

"This place is great for a fancy-casual meal. The food is always tasty and wine list is accommodating. There used to be a Halloumi started on the..."

Andrea P. Diaz

"Melville is an experience and Lucky Bean personifies that experience. It's not upmarket, so don't expect silver and napkins, but it understands it's..."

Mark Strathmore

"Really have enjoyed each and every time I've been to this restaurant. The atmosphere of the place, the vibe of Melville and the choice of menu all..."

Stephanie Comninos

"Easily my home away from home. Great food, great ambiance and best of all great hosts. My favourite meal is the ostrich burger with a bacon and..."

Moowa Masani

"One of the great places in Melville to just hang out and chill, food is not on the cheap side but it's worth it to sit by the fireplace inside in..."