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Jose's

81/100 (437 ratings)

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"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..."

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..."

Sean McCarthy

"I go there only a regular basis for all occasions and never been disappointed. Owner and staff just great. Even met new people and made new friends..."

Marinette Bakker

"Best Restaurant in Kempton Park... We go there at least once a week and on special occasions... Never had anything to complain about.... Great owner,..."

Luzelle Grove

"Best food and atmosphere ever.. service was excellent and I would recommend this restaurant to everyone who loves great..."

Shirley Pretorius

"Food was great and the quality exceptional...Good customer service. The waiters are always friendly, visible and ready to assist. Elegant but also..."

Jacques Janse Van Rensburg

"Awesome venue! Great meal and service was amazing. I would recommend to all for a great evening..."

Tanya Natasha Pieterse

"The best food, atmosphere, best Staff and Management! Love..."

Audrey Smit Conlin

"Must be the best restaurant in kempton,no one comes close to their food or service,will go there any..."

Michael Sinden

"We always love our stay, excellent food as..."

Francoise Cocriamont

"The best restuarant that I have been in ages, the tradision is absolutely awsome and a privilage to be apart of when you are there, service is also..."

Rene Nell

"Amazing food and extremely good service... The best food and service I have had in a very long..."

Tersia Muller

"Wow... best food and service we've had in a LONG time.... compliments to the..."

Claire Strydom Was Arnold

"Drive all the way from fourways to come eat your amazing..."

Meegan Schroeder

"Fantastic food! Great music and entertainment! Exceptional service and a very romantic atmosphere! Perfect for any..."

Danton Periah

"Absolutely perfect ... Service , food , ambience ... Great value .. Felt really welcome . Be going back very soon..."

Carole Garnett

"What an awesome place, great venue, service and..."

Dalwyn Diesel-Reynolds

"Great food, big servings, good service and just all round great..."

Phillip Conradie

"Great food!!! Great service! Great experience!!!!..."

Reinette CrazyEye Welman

"Great prawns and Kleftico the service was good and waiters were on the ball Zak and..."

Penny Stamatis

"01.08.2020 My 900th Review woohooSo let me first start off by saying these are not the best pictures of the food, so it doesn't do it ANY..."

The Food Musketeer

"This is our favorite restaurant. Have been going there for almost 20 years and never been disappointed.Keep it up Jose, Danial, Fernando ....you..."

Vinesh Chiba

"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..."

Sheri

"Have been going here for years and recently returned. They have certainly reasserted their position as one of the best seafood restaurants around...."

Natalie Coker

"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..."

Bart Kieffer

"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..."

Byron Botha

"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,..."

Nicole Simmonds

"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...."

Jacqui Edgar

"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...."

Vin And Mandy

"Love the steak, the oysters the service .....everything about itThis is what I call a honest restaurant.....good food with affordable..."

Timothy Lu

"Authentic and traditional setting with a homely feel to it! We ordered the prawn special- it was to die for, the sirloin and steak combo and the..."

Maxine Bastos

"Best prawns in town which has kept us coming back for years, snail starter is also a definite win, good atmosphere with friendly, fast service. Joses..."

VisZA

"I can recommend Jose's Tavern and Oyster Bar to anyone that's looking for something different from the mainstream. The meat dishes are..."

Wynand De Beer

"The seafood was good, the place was a little dark but overall not a bad experience. We got a platter for two, was slightly expensive but the portions..."

Shontell Van Vollenstee

"Great seafood and the value for money really fits. Not fancy but very solid.We where having a seafood platter for two and oysters. Both was..."

Matthias Grabe

"Jose's is a homely restaurant which gives off quite a traditional Portuguese vibe. The decorations are quirky and you're greeted by two lovely macaws..."

Akira Wing

"If you're ever Glen Marais and need a good spot for some wholesome food, this would be a good choice for Portuguese. Family environment, good food..."

Sarah

"This is and will always be my most favourite place. It is that "death row last meal" kind of place. They have been in the area for many years. Other..."

Jeanette Roos

"Good old Jose's. Been here many times. Jose's is like that friend that always lends you his lawnmower. Reliable. Whenever I go to Jose's I know I'm..."

Sean Van Zyl

"You cannot beat R7.98 for a delicious medium sized oyster and Jose never lets down! The complimentary bread is worth coming for even on its on..."

Wendy Wabbit

"Best restaurant in Kempton Park if you are not in the mood for the run of the mill chain restaurants. Had a lovely meal and good service. Super..."

Lizl Hesom

"A very bad start to the evening. I booked several days before hand and when i got there, they doubled booked, stood and wait for more than half an..."

Theo Cheung

"This was the best find in years. The place is really nice. Great interior, fantastic staff and attentive owners. The food was the best i have had in..."

Peter

"Great restaurant with a bustling atmosphere and good food to match. The portions are so generous that you often feel too stuffed to have dessert...."

Luis

"Fantasic experience, first the warm welcome by the owner, then the romantic music while we're getting serviced, and then the salivating fooood! We..."

Blue Jiay

"The Oysters were some of the best I have had in a long time. The chicken was also very well prepared. The prices are reasonable especially the..."

Andrew Turner

"After a few poor experiences in the past (and a rating of 2,5 that I'm busy updating) this place has improved in the food area. From what I had, and..."

Simon Trollope

"The size of the oyster is amazing. R6 for promotion. If u went to the oyster festive before u will find out that it's a real oyster. Service is also..."

Ronan Lee

"I don't understand the poor reviews for this place. The restaurant has so much to offer apart from the occasional rumored bad service. We had..."

Qualivity Blog

"Been a while since we came here. They have redeemed themselves. Lovely kingklip and prawns. Sirloin yummy tender. Waiter gave excellent service. We..."

Dorea

"Had lunch their today; never been before & read very mixed reviews. Great vibe; attentive staff & management. Chicken well cooked & moist - left out..."

Nasrin Sayed

"Jose's has the good habit of giving a free 2nd main courseas well as daily specials, all of which gave us a delightfull meal at a good price. We had..."

Amanda Claassens

"Jose has always been a family favourite. I have not been back for years and they have moved since the last time I was here. Jose's does not..."

Annagret Booyse

"Jose's has been a staple in my life since the age of 5, since then it has been consistently amazing! Their Oysters and prawns are the best I have..."

Stacey-Leigh Coombs

"When ever you walk in the door here, you are made to feel at home, relaxed and welcome. The food is top class and affordable. A restaurant to take..."

Shanon Greef

"We have been regulars at Jose's since it was in downtown kempton close to Arwyp. Great place with fantastic food and service. Love this place and the..."

Marizanne Visser

"Always good great meal full plate with bread while you wait with interesting spreads Good atmosphere the last time a went Friday night, Greek dancing..."

Nick Smout

"WOW!!! Now this is the place to eat at. Oh my goodness I have never had prawns as good as they make it. Vegetables aren't nice and the rice needs to..."

Tanya Vorster Bezuidenhout

"I am soooooo impressed! Food and service were great! I will defs go back for more! Really enjoyed the vibe and on top of that... a perfect..."

Johann Terblanche

Jose's

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"01.08.2020 My 900th Review woohooSo let me first start off by saying these are not the best pictures of the food, so it doesn't do it ANY..."

The Food Musketeer

"This is our favorite restaurant. Have been going there for almost 20 years and never been disappointed.Keep it up Jose, Danial, Fernando ....you..."

Vinesh Chiba

"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..."

Sheri

"Have been going here for years and recently returned. They have certainly reasserted their position as one of the best seafood restaurants around...."

Natalie Coker

"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..."

Bart Kieffer

"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..."

Byron Botha

"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,..."

Nicole Simmonds

"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...."

Jacqui Edgar

"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...."

Vin And Mandy

"Love the steak, the oysters the service .....everything about itThis is what I call a honest restaurant.....good food with affordable..."

Timothy Lu

"Authentic and traditional setting with a homely feel to it! We ordered the prawn special- it was to die for, the sirloin and steak combo and the..."

Maxine Bastos

"Best prawns in town which has kept us coming back for years, snail starter is also a definite win, good atmosphere with friendly, fast service. Joses..."

VisZA

"I can recommend Jose's Tavern and Oyster Bar to anyone that's looking for something different from the mainstream. The meat dishes are..."

Wynand De Beer

"The seafood was good, the place was a little dark but overall not a bad experience. We got a platter for two, was slightly expensive but the portions..."

Shontell Van Vollenstee

"Great seafood and the value for money really fits. Not fancy but very solid.We where having a seafood platter for two and oysters. Both was..."

Matthias Grabe

"Jose's is a homely restaurant which gives off quite a traditional Portuguese vibe. The decorations are quirky and you're greeted by two lovely macaws..."

Akira Wing

"If you're ever Glen Marais and need a good spot for some wholesome food, this would be a good choice for Portuguese. Family environment, good food..."

Sarah

"This is and will always be my most favourite place. It is that "death row last meal" kind of place. They have been in the area for many years. Other..."

Jeanette Roos

"Good old Jose's. Been here many times. Jose's is like that friend that always lends you his lawnmower. Reliable. Whenever I go to Jose's I know I'm..."

Sean Van Zyl

"You cannot beat R7.98 for a delicious medium sized oyster and Jose never lets down! The complimentary bread is worth coming for even on its on..."

Wendy Wabbit

"Best restaurant in Kempton Park if you are not in the mood for the run of the mill chain restaurants. Had a lovely meal and good service. Super..."

Lizl Hesom

"A very bad start to the evening. I booked several days before hand and when i got there, they doubled booked, stood and wait for more than half an..."

Theo Cheung

"This was the best find in years. The place is really nice. Great interior, fantastic staff and attentive owners. The food was the best i have had in..."

Peter

"Great restaurant with a bustling atmosphere and good food to match. The portions are so generous that you often feel too stuffed to have dessert...."

Luis

"Fantasic experience, first the warm welcome by the owner, then the romantic music while we're getting serviced, and then the salivating fooood! We..."

Blue Jiay

"The Oysters were some of the best I have had in a long time. The chicken was also very well prepared. The prices are reasonable especially the..."

Andrew Turner

"After a few poor experiences in the past (and a rating of 2,5 that I'm busy updating) this place has improved in the food area. From what I had, and..."

Simon Trollope

"The size of the oyster is amazing. R6 for promotion. If u went to the oyster festive before u will find out that it's a real oyster. Service is also..."

Ronan Lee

"I don't understand the poor reviews for this place. The restaurant has so much to offer apart from the occasional rumored bad service. We had..."

Qualivity Blog

"Been a while since we came here. They have redeemed themselves. Lovely kingklip and prawns. Sirloin yummy tender. Waiter gave excellent service. We..."

Dorea

"Had lunch their today; never been before & read very mixed reviews. Great vibe; attentive staff & management. Chicken well cooked & moist - left out..."

Nasrin Sayed

"Jose's has the good habit of giving a free 2nd main courseas well as daily specials, all of which gave us a delightfull meal at a good price. We had..."

Amanda Claassens

"Jose has always been a family favourite. I have not been back for years and they have moved since the last time I was here. Jose's does not..."

Annagret Booyse

"Jose's has been a staple in my life since the age of 5, since then it has been consistently amazing! Their Oysters and prawns are the best I have..."

Stacey-Leigh Coombs

"When ever you walk in the door here, you are made to feel at home, relaxed and welcome. The food is top class and affordable. A restaurant to take..."

Shanon Greef

"We have been regulars at Jose's since it was in downtown kempton close to Arwyp. Great place with fantastic food and service. Love this place and the..."

Marizanne Visser

"Always good great meal full plate with bread while you wait with interesting spreads Good atmosphere the last time a went Friday night, Greek dancing..."

Nick Smout

"WOW!!! Now this is the place to eat at. Oh my goodness I have never had prawns as good as they make it. Vegetables aren't nice and the rice needs to..."

Tanya Vorster Bezuidenhout

"I am soooooo impressed! Food and service were great! I will defs go back for more! Really enjoyed the vibe and on top of that... a perfect..."

Johann Terblanche

"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,..."

Jenny Savelyeva

"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..."

Miki Miki

"This is beautifully appointed haven with Jose's personal touch bringing out the ambience of homely comfort. The service second to non furthermore..."

Steve musundi

"Top notch food, beautifully seasoned and generous portions. Each cooked meal came out fast and hot and seasoned to the max, the flavours are..."

Tammy Bray

"I absolutely love everything about José resturant..."

Lavonne Guthrie

"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..."

Bert den Teuling

"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..."

Paul van der Walt

"Been wanting to explore this restaurant for a while now! Was worth the travel! Awesome atmosphere - great setting At first was tad bit rocky -..."

Cee R

"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..."

Louise Read

"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..."

Johann Van Wyk

"Most amazing food ever!! My folks have been going there for around 40 years, as well as the rest of our family! Seafood is incredible as well as the..."

Nadine Ninaber

"Food was delicious, manager and waiter made us feel very..."

Cal B

"Sea food was amazing 👏🏼..."

Mads Fourie

"Some of the best prawns I’ve ever had, and such a cosy interior, service was wonderful, everything so good..."

Tlhogi

"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..."

The Food Musketeer

"My gosh the food here is out of this world ! I am not usually fond of fish, but their fish and prawn combo is unbeatable ! I am an expat living and..."

John

"I haven't been to José in a while, so I'm very glad yo report that their food is excellent. We were litteraly greeted by a pair of african grey..."

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