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01.08.2020 My 900th Review woohoo
So let me first start off by saying these are not the best pictures of the food, so it doesn't do it ANY justice. It was cold, we were hungry and the family wanted to eat when it arrived.
We placed a takeaway order for the first time from Jose's Taverna and Oyster Bar as we knew there was a new branch that opened, but the kempton one was alot closer.
They have some amazing deals on, we took the Family Meal 1, which consists of 1.5kg Portuguese Chicken, 16 Queen Prawns, plus a Tiramisu or Portuguese Biscuit cake, and it came with Spanish Rice and Chips all for R359, so it feeds approximately 4 people. We also decided to add Snails and Chicken livers to try.
Firstly the shocker is how it's all packed in a plastic container with a blanket in proper crockery. So you need to take it back the next day or they can collect. Secondly the food was amazing. The snails were the softest we've ever had and the sauce was delicious. The prawns and rice were cooked perfectly. The Chicken was slightly under done but nonetheless it was superb. I didnt eat the livers, but it seemed to go down well. Due to a delay with the prawns we ended up getting and extra dessert. Not realizing we got one of each we were wondering why we tasting different things as we just thought it was decorated differently. In the end we each got a biteful of the desserts which were also lovely. Not too rich and just refreshing end to our meal.
Definitely need to pay them an actual visit and get some decent pics of the food lol.
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This is our favorite restaurant. Have been going there for almost 20 years and never been disappointed.
Keep it up Jose, Danial, Fernando ....you guys are like family
One of our favourite places to go to for date night, their prawns are fresh and you know what you are getting everytime! Last time we had a starter of Oysters and Snails which was a great start to the meal. Friendly and quick service. Will keep going back
Have been going here for years and recently returned. They have certainly reasserted their position as one of the best seafood restaurants around. Their prawns are fabulous beyond and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for top quality seafood. The waiters are lovely and the attention to detail is outstanding. The only drawback in my opinion would be the below par dessert menu.
Great restaurant with fresh fish and very good steaks. The owner did a great job in bringing the tasty flavors of the Mediterranean Countries to JOBURG.
I came here with my wife for lunch on the recommendation that their oysters and prawns are very good.
My Oysters came with lemon that seems to be 3weeks old. I asked if they can swop this, where in turn I received a little saucer of store bought packeted lemon juice. After i suggested that I will walk next door to the store to buy fresh lemon if this is how they think food should be served, they eventually brought out a newly bought lemon for us.
The waiter was very helpful and tried to assist, but it seemed that one of the managers was shouting and screaming in the back stating that why would he go buy lemons, if they apparently have “fresh” ones at the back.
For our Mains we order the Prawns. It was excellently cooked, with loads of veggies and sides. Lying in a butter sauce, these bad boys was very tasty. Would definitely recommend!
In summary, our waiter was very attentive. They quickly fixed any issues that might have been in the beginning, and the food was good.
Cannot say I have ever had a bad time at Jose's. Food is always great and staff are always friendly. Love love love. I've had oxtail, kleftico, steaks, fish, their *prawns* (to die for!) And will keep going back for more and more!
Great prawns and calamari! The service can be improved though. Danny and the owners are great at welcoming you but the waitrons let the team down. They need to be more service orientated.
Great seafood and atmosphere. The seafood layout was fabulous. The chicken schnitzel I ordered was a bit overfried and dry. We enjoyed the 1st visit. Will definitely try something else next time around.
Love the steak, the oysters the service .....everything about it
This is what I call a honest restaurant.....good food with affordable prices. The food is always so fresh and my goodness their own customized sauces that can still haunt your mouth when ever you think about it.
Will always recommend it to anyone
The oysters at Jose's are always the freshest. Everything else they cook and I've tried is also very good, be it the chicken schnitzel or the prawns, or the calamari. Absolutely loving the place for the atmosphere, food and the friendly waiters. Parrots at the entrance are also super entertaining.
We enjoyed the lunch in Jose s Taverna. Delicious and fresh oysters and nice white wine. We had the king plate with lobster and it was amazing. Real Portuguese style cooking. Waiters and managers friendly and professional. Also the kid’s menu and meat was good quality. In my opinion the music was a bit too loud, however the place is big and has outside area and two big inside areas, hence the costumer can choose the most convenient place.
This is beautifully appointed haven with Jose's personal touch bringing out the ambience of homely comfort. The service second to non furthermore Jose received us himself and after a fantastic meal he gifted us with a bottle of very good wine. The food was very well prepared and presented fresh seafood. The pricing is very reasonable and I definitely recommend one to visit this establishment
Top notch food, beautifully seasoned and generous portions. Each cooked meal came out fast and hot and seasoned to the max, the flavours are incredible.
Beautiful big, plump and juicy oysters, they were incredible and beautifully fresh served with all the seasonings required to munch them down. This included a small bottle of tequila which anyone knows is a great oyster enhancer. It was an oceanic heaven.
We had an incredible man assisting to serve us. Friendly and efficient and always within in range for us to see.
The music playing gently in the background added to the relaxing environment. It was a lovely lunch outing and will return to try the rest of the items on the menu.
The Billionaires Platter is definitely on my bucket list.
I absolutely love everything about José resturant !
Needed a place that did take away to help me with delicious meal for my dad's birthday. Jose's did not disappoint got everything perfect. Nice and hot. By far the best prawns I've ever had.
Really a gem in Kempton Park. Lovely food and atmosphere. We've been going there for more than 10 years and will definitely keep on visiting. Their seafood is a must have.
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Been wanting to explore this restaurant for a while now! Was worth the travel!
Awesome atmosphere - great setting
At first was tad bit rocky - ordered oysters had no green Tabasco *bearing in mind there is a pnp right next to restaurant * waiter said sorry they don't have we suggested they purchase they male manager said "No" we need to use what they have!
Requested the bill wanting to leave back to our side of the world where restaurants actually want the business!
Female manager happen to walk past, wanting to know if all was okay, shared our experience - pleasantly surprised herself walked to pnp got the green Tabasco! Extra star 🌟 for this great service indeed, thank you.
Food was exactly 💯 as all the rumors I had heard.
Oysters - absolutely delicious and fresh that beautiful ocean taste. Right size as well.
Prawns - fresh and cooked to prefection.
Mussels - maybe less fillers in your sauce sauce thick floury and maybe try some spring onion more cream - but said this again Mussels were fresh and very tasty!
Veggies on the sides accompanied these dishes.
Over all a good experience, friendly staff.
Wanting to try the new Edenvale branch ...
Best Prawns in the Country. So Grateful that Jose's is in our neighbourhood. Excellent Food, Great Service. The Staff are so friendly, the service is great. If you feel like seafood, this is the place to go to. Thank you Jose's.
Was there on 2023.05.06. Oysters were awesome as usual. Prawns, erm ja, tasted like it was boiled in milk or cream, needed butter. Good manager vibes and Great service from our waiter. What I didn't like though, where was that nice music you use to play? I felt like a mob boss dining there previously. Last night you played pop music, as if we were listening to the radio. I'll be back, hopefully things improve. regards, Jo
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