This is not a lousy franchise. The best ever. The mngr and owner make instant decisions to the customers satisfaction. No "we can't because of head office " line.
If you are still hungry...just ask for more. ..normally you get a freebie.
We always come back. If you have to wit a bit or the service is slow it is probably because clients are packing the place out. Just call the owner over and he will surprise you with something awesome. That's my experience...because I asked. Well done Jose and team. We will always come back. Love Gary and Estelle Mcdonogh.
Been going to Jose's for many years even before their new premises and i have never had a bad experience. Food is Outstanding. Oysters best u get anywhere. Sea food you have to go far to beat. Well done guys. Keep it up!!!!
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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
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