Reviews Life Grand Cafe Waterfall Corner

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Zinhle Langa
+5
loved it�good vibes �and food� #LifeGrandCafe would visit the place again
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Kgosi Kebusitswe Mpolokeng
+5
Nice place to meet, drink and eat. The security monitor corner to corner what a safe place
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Francis Bisika
+5
Lovely place, a must for all fun loving people. You haven't had fun if you have not been at Waterfall Corner.
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Ally H. Ilanga
+5
The place is very welcoming the waitresses are very friendly and showing hospitality
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Suzette Georgiou-Grobler
+5
Had the most amazing pastries and pies from one of your Saturday market stalls......Marcias Lighthouse Kitchen. � Absolutely delicious.
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Thando Sphumezi M
+5
I like meeting new business partners here! For all your Forever Living/Iaso tea orders. Join me, fantastic business opportunity! Call 0814672754
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Skhumbuzo Lukhele
+5
Beautiful place to have a good time with friend's
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Dumile Ngwenya
+5
Top nosh place love live the one day, close to Africa Mall
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Keryn Hayes
+5
Convenient shopping center even though restaurants face car park... Woolworths checkers clicks all great service...what a pity that Remos is a tenant... we were asked to leave after ordering two coffees due to the fact that we were in cycling gear.. ironically we chose Remos as they have a bicycle rack on their doorstep .please move outside life restaurant..we will not n returning..
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Sbu Madlala
+5
Awesomeness. Perfect dining n private.............
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Sabelo Bauza Matu
+5
Will definitely return....soon and bring my partner.
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Phindile Mbokodo
+5
I cant wait to be there again.. The service was perfect.. Food was Nice also the drinx
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Valerie Abbott
+5
awesome resturants great shopping. an enjoyable enviroment to shop in and the resturants are wonderful
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Ratty Rattle
+5
It's one of the coolest and upmarket shopping centre in the North. Loving the techno gym without reservations.
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Motjatji Sebola
+4
Ambience: I appreciate how the music is loud enough to be heard properly but also low enough to be able to have a conversation.
Food: The food was amazing, everything on the seafood and chicken tapas was really nice. I love how they're not stingy with the alcohol in the cocktails.
Service: The waitress assisting our table was really great. Came to check on is quiet often. Felt well taken care of.
4 days ago
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Lerato
+5
The ambience and service is impeccable. They always exceed my expectations. Prices are reasonable and the food is top notch 👌
Ooh also the music played is on par, not too loud and not too soft.
Jul 31, 2019
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Katlego Mohlala
+4
The food was amazing as well as dessert.
I just didn’t understand why one waiter manned lots of tables while a lot of the others just stood around, huddled in a corner doing nothing instead of helping.
That’s the one shortfall this place had.
As well as the old furniture outside.

But shortfalls aside, food and vibe is great. I might go order that chicken linguini again
And maybe I’ll try out the cocktail menu this time around
Jul 06, 2019
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Valentine Bilankulu
+4
I par ticularity love this Life Grand because of it's convenient location. It's my waiting area for when my nieces & nephews go to Bounce. I can shop for groceries & people + car watch from the restaurant. There was a PVT function when I went and service was a bit slow but the good food made up for it.
Mar 23, 2018
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Diederik Van 't Hof
+4
Really pleasant spot. The coffee is good and strong, and the food presented well. I had the Salmon Benedict - really nice flavours with the sourdough element coming through well.
Mar 21, 2018
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Riona Arjoon
+4
Enjoyed our Sunday brunch here. our waitress was really attentive and helpful. The food was great. Love the decor too. Will be back to try out other items on the menu.
Mar 13, 2018
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Little Miss Rabbit 🐇
+4
Food was amazing! I tried Salmon Benedict but we all shared our food from the Lazy Breakfast to the Salmon Surprise. The interior was beautiful. Lighting and positioning of the restaurant excellent. Location Location Location 👍The whole concept was a brilliant idea. Lots of details with decor from the pineapple ice buckets to the brass horse detail around the bar. Not even the sauces came in plastic. They were served came in glass miniature jars. Thumbs up to being closer to eco friendly environment. My blog will be coming soon!! If you haven’t been to one yet!! Please do!!
Mar 03, 2018
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Nosipho
+5
This place is definitely my top 3 favorite restaurants. It is absolutely beautiful and serves great food and cocktails. Their waffle is the best waffle I’ve tasted.
Feb 22, 2018
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Thule Mathebula
+4.5
I came here for my birthday and it was absolutely amazing. The alcoholic beverages(I’m talking cocktails,wine,champagne etc) are the best thing about the place. The food was mediocre but the overall atmosphere of the place made up for it with the music being a highlight. A definite hidden gem.
Jan 15, 2018
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Khuthala Worx
+4
I have no words! We were looked after very well, our waiter (sorry I forgot his name) deserved that tip. Been here before but today felt different. Good food (we were too full), great service and best company. I love summer days and this place is the best for that. If you haven’t been, please pull through - no regrets 🙂
Dec 02, 2017
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Neo Ramagaga
+3.5
Very nice venue, a great atmosphere for eating out with friends. The service was okay, a bit shoddy at times but maybe that was due to the fact that the restaurant was quite busy at the time. The food was good, but nothing to go on about. Probably would not go back.
Oct 30, 2017
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Tsenge
+4.5
Great atmosphere and service and without a doubt the best pizza I've had in Joburg. Would definitely recommend it! The only downer is that they accidentally cancelled my reservation but they managed to get us a table quickly.
Oct 14, 2017
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Natalie De Canha
+4
Mm. That salad bar is such a win 😍 although for any additional protein you basically pay the price of another entire meal, which is a bit ridiculous. But the amount of salad goodies you get from this once-off all you can eat dish up is enough for 3 meals 😍 happy days! So nice to have some fresh and crunchy summer faves🌸
Oct 08, 2017
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Sumeshnee Bachan
+4
Bit on the pricey side but so definitely worth it. Total yumminess in every bite! I'd definitely recommend one of their tapas platters and a good glass of wine.
Aug 30, 2017
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Stuninho
+4
Had a good work lunch here. Waiter was attentive for a large table and the steak was good. Only issue was the couches that you sit on that are an odd height in relation to the table
Jun 09, 2017
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Gary Greenberg
+4
Popped in for quick brunch and I was so excited that serve breakfast until 12:30pm. This larney place has good variety of vegetarian items on the menu so I decided to try their Mushrooms on toast which is served with exotic mushrooms and poached eggs on top of an english muffin. The eggs were cooked to perfection! The service at this restaurant is very good - I was extremely happy with the waitress's efficiency and assistance. I will most certainly be back in the near future with family or friends.
Jun 04, 2017
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Tshegofatso Katastrophik Mohlele
+4.5
An absolute favourite, I love it. Perfect for a nice lunch or dinner with friends, it was so awesome I would casually come and dine alone :)
May 31, 2017
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Kirsty Ballard
+3.5
Noticed this placed for a few weeks and heard some good things about it too. Their breakfast menu is limiting but decent and the prices are a little higher than a Tasha's.
May 20, 2017
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Swiss Kamba
+4
Great food. better when its not a turn up and so is the service. Still not black man portions but i can live with that. Tastes awesome. Only did breakfast so far..gotta try errthing else but ya. Happy
May 09, 2017
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Diana Mak
+4.5
One of my fav spots to hang out with friends in summer! Food & drinks that is on offer is great for sharing & also very tasty. The ribs is one of my favourite meals here - very tender and tasty.
Apr 01, 2017
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Lloyd Loots
+4
You know you are sitting at a table full of foodies, when they are using their cellphones as impromptu lighting for each other as to capture the best possible image of the food that has been placed down in front of them. Post Comments (Atom)
Apr 06, 2017
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Naz M
+5
My favorite hangout in Pretoria! The decor and steup of the restaurant is absolutely beautiful and it has a certain old world charm. The service is nothing short of perfection and I was never served anything that didn't live up to my expectations.

This is your go to place for the best mojito in Pretoria. The tempura platter is a great starter and everyone generally loves it. If you are a seafood lover you have to try the crayfish pasta, calamari pizza and seafood paella. Steak lovers will die for the biltong stuffed steak and for those with a sweet tooth, the Nutella mousse is divine!
Mar 06, 2017
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Esther Shaidi
+3.5
A wonderful spot for a catch up lunch with a lovely friend. We were quickly seated, placed our drinks order and were quickly served. We took a while to decide on what to each but once we placed our order it didn't take long.

I ordered the pork belly, the pork dish on its own is slightly salty but coupled with the citrusy and sweet coleslaw. Definitely a meal worth trying.
Feb 12, 2017
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The Food Musketeer
+4
27.01.2017 A few colleagues decided to meet here for after work drinks. We didn't realise how busy and packed this place would be the entire evening. It has such a vibe to it.

Service was a little slow but luckily the food and good drinks made up for it. I started off with a Cappuccino with cream which was good, we then followed up with food. We ordered 2 types of sushi - the Tiger Roll (Avocado /smoked Salmon Roll topped with prawn and Avocado) and the California Roll, along with the Roast Sirloin and Caramelised Onions Pizza add a touch of chilli that was given in the little glass jars and salt and it was wow.

I washed this down with a Cosmopolitan and thankfully it didn't disappoint it was made just right.

A vibey spot to end off your hectic work week and chill.
Feb 04, 2017
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Dino Constantine Valsamakis
+5
My new favourite restaurant. Great tasting food, great presentation, great service. If I could rate higher I would. Tip: order the lamb shank you won't regret.
Dec 23, 2016
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Charlize Mia Steyn
+5
Awesome breakfast with the girls.  So impressed, especially since I had to be up at the crack of dawn.  Definitely will be back there soon to part take in their amazing selection.
Dec 12, 2016
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Tanya
+4
Great, chilled vibes for a relaxing Sunday. It's inviting open plan and beautiful breeze make it the perfect spot to enjoy the view and ambiance of the cafe. I enjoyed the refreshing tanqueray raspberry Collins soda pop which was simply refreshing in the highveld heat. The rainbow rolls were fresh and filling. My friend enjoyed the beef steak ciabatta, the steak ordered medium rare was done to perfection. We sat near the bar and you will notice the decor has been customised to the area. Golden horse heads sit at the foot of the bars pedestals with polonium clubs hanging on the wall. Clever subtle design that had simple yet meant attention to detail has been paid. Great experience, I would recommend it and will be back.
Dec 11, 2016
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Lebzzz
+3.5
Decided to visit the other branch at Waterfall corner,the vibe is totally different from my favourite outlet in Mall of Africa however, food is still as good and service is also on point. Thank you Life Grand Team..
Dec 04, 2016
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Jerrod Moodley
+3.5
This has to be my favourite place at the Waterfall Corner precinct. The service is OK, but the good is decent and I like the setting. The menu also offers variety, and I don't often notice people being disappointed.
Nov 19, 2016
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Healthy Heart
+5
My favorite salad in Johannesburg! I love that you can choose exactly what you like and that they work around your preferences. I usually get the Demi salad with chicken which is 5/5 however today I got the seared tuna which was a 2/5. Overall the salad is a 5/5 but just make sure you choose the right protein to accompany it as the tuna barely has any taste. I still love you thought life and you are by the best salad in Johannesburg! ❤️🍅
Health tip: go for the vegetable options when picking your salad
Nov 09, 2016
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Eve
+3.5
Great for a coffee date or supper.
I find some menu items over priced.
However the decor is beautiful enough to distract you from that fact.
The food is fresh and beautifully presented.
Decent cocktail menu  and a good  location. their desserts are also quite cute with mini cakes and tarts on offer.
Oct 14, 2016
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Charmaine
+3.5
Great place for breakfast, love the eggs benedict. Service has room for improvement though. Lovely little cafe but the acoustics are a bit off, can get rather noisy very quickly even when not full so probably not the best place for a meeting.
Sep 19, 2016
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Carole Craggs
+4
Life Grand Cafe, Woodmead buzzes on a Saturday night. The food here is always excellent and the service is friendly and efficient. Not the place for a romantic dinner.
Sep 10, 2016
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Samantha Spiro
+4
I am quite the fan of this place. It does not matter if you are in the mood for breakfast, Friday cocktails or a simple date night; this restaurant pleases.

Mom and myself indulged in some retail therapy and decided to take a break. I love admiring the decor of this restaurant. It is so inviting and relaxing. They have the most incredible ceiling lights. Do yourself a favour and come here at night.

Mom decided to try out one of their breakfasts. It comes with toast, baked beans, mushrooms, potatoes, bacon, egg, tomatoes and sausage. As you can see, this dish accommodates any breakfast lover. My favourite had to be the cubed potatoes, it had beautiful hints of spice.

I decided to try their gluten free grilled hake taco. It comes with a kiwi salsa and red cabbage. It is one of those dishes that you cannot imagine will work, but it most certainly does. The taco was incredible, it had a good texture to it and it worked really well with the crispy hake. I must say that the kiwi salsa stole the show for me. It really added an unexpected twist to the dish. The cabbage in terms of flavour was average, but I loved the pop of colour it added to the dish.

Yet again Life Grand Cafe left me completely and utterly pleased.

Sep 01, 2016
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Nel
+3.5
Extremely extremely in-love with this place! Honestly one of the most beautifully decorated restaurants I have been to. The open air set up allows for natural light to filter in as well as the side pillowed bench that allows for comfortable lounging. Definitely recommend this place for a lunch time meet on a lazy day warm summers day. Cocktails and sushi are a good mix here. Not a place for families with young children. But good for adults.
Aug 22, 2016
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Vinolin Naidoo
+3.5
Brilliant decor. Modern, rich and left you feeling like you can afford more than your pocket can handle. The prices were a little higher than average, but I think the decor makes up for it. I had the Eggs Benedict (there was no bread for the Mediterranean breakfast, so I had to substitute). As you can see, it's quite an average meal, thus the rating.

I asked for medium poached - ended up with one hard and one medium poached egg.

Megan enjoyed her breakfast muesli! All good except the pear was a little...old.

It's a good place for the eyes, but as for the food it's quite average.
Aug 09, 2016
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Lauren Leigh
+3.5
Menu and surroundings reminds me very much of Tashas. Can recommend the salmon fish cakes. Waiter needed training on wine list - I ordered a cab sav and he brought white wine to the table. Good buzz in the restaurant. The cakes looked amazing too!!
Jul 25, 2016
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Bulelwa
+4
Life is beautiful. It's a symphony of beautifulness- if that were a word. Beautiful decor. Maira Koutsoudakis has such a good eye and the aesthetic in this hip hang out is marvelous. It's swanky but in such an effortless way that it doesn't come across as stuffy or pretentious.

I don't know if things have changed but don't bother trying to call and make a telephone booking, the phones were never answered when I tried. Nonetheless it's an awesome al fresco dining experience for sunny days. Look, the view is the Waterfall parking lot but the vibe overcompensates for all of that. I have actually never really sat inside, next time I'll try.

Beautiful food. Food is always good there. They have iconic cocktails in jugs and I like that their virgin versions are not a syrupy mess.

On one occasion my partner had spatchcock chicken and veggies which was delicious. My calamari and salad paled in comparison. #foodenvy but it was a good afternoon.

I've also had sushi there. Nothing out of this world, but definitely not offensive. It's "safe sushi". Like orthopedic shoes. Sensible, but not exciting.

Their steaks are good. I had the rump picanha with a balsamic reduction and it was so delicious.

Beautiful tea. Something very close to my heart. THE TEA! Life Grand stocks Yswara tea. Queen Nandi. Delicious. Generally if you enjoy tea, it's worth rounding off your evening with Yswara. Gorgeous!

I love Life and I don't think that'll change. The offering is solid. The service isn't the greatest but it's not enough to stop me from returning. It's a beautiful place.
Jul 13, 2016
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Shaneil Moodley
+3.5
I ordered the health sandwich which was really delightful. It's odd ratio of more veggies to meat (chorizo) makes one feel as if you've had a light meal (when in fact the portion size is quite large given the price). The sting of the mustard really tops it all off, making it one of my fave sandwiches to date.

My cousin ordered the beef burger, which was definitely the favourite of the table. The meat was cooked to perfection, and the flavours were quite delicate (although the sauce had a slight overwhelming taste of beetroot) other than that, it was delicious.

I had a cafe latte to drink, it was not very good. The milk was over boiled, leaving a noticeable milk-web on the surface of my latte. The service was good, and the staff are friendly.

Overall it was decent, but I'd recommend going to the Pretoria life restaurant instead.
Jul 07, 2016
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Candace Gloag
+4
Everything about this establishment is beautiful.
Our breakfast was wonderful, the service was great and their prices reasonable for the portions and quality.
I've tried a few others in this franchise but the view and vibe at Life Grand Cafe Woodmead is by far my favorite.
Jun 27, 2016
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Tshidi
+4.5
I've been to this restaurant time and time again, it just never disappoints. The waiters are very engaged and not moody, the food is great, amazing freshly squeezed juices...well put together menu. Love this place, plating of their food is amazing👌🏾
Jun 18, 2016
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Rhonda Hamilton
+4
First time at Life Grand and I was rather impressed with the atmosphere and setting. Lovely furnishings and the service staff were accommodating and attentive. Brunch on the patio was delightful and our meals were delicious, generous and prompt. 

We definitely plan to return
Jun 10, 2016
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Maxwell Gauld
+4.5
This restaurant brand has endeared itself to the GP dining scene because of its broad menu variety. It caters for almost all tastes. I've never been disappointed to the two I've been to.

Ambience = 4. Typical of the brand, this outlet is at Waterfall Corner, inside the place of the moment, Waterfall Park. Nice corner and typical Life Grand decor.

Food = 3. Ordered line fish, which was yellowtail served with mash potatoes and asparagus. Replaced the mash with roasted veggies. I must say the fish was okay but not on point.

Wine list = 4. Well appointed list to satisfy varied palates

Service = 4. Out of the norm service. The waitron was very attentive and quite efficient given the size of the table.

Always a reliable joint if you run out of ideas around the Park.
Jun 06, 2016
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Janine Howard
+4
A bit pricey but very good food and a nice setting. Recommend the eggs Benedict or lazy breakfast for breakfast and the coffee was also really good!
Jun 04, 2016
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NazmiraS
+3.5
Love the atmosphere of this place and the decor is just stunning. I tried the mushroom pasta and for dessert the molten chocolate pudding - divine! Staff are friendly.
May 25, 2016
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Rozelle Gaie
+4
We had lunch here for Mother's Day, and when we arrived I wasn't really hungry. That changed when I had a look at the menu! Everything looked so yummy, and there's a great variety. My fiancé and I shared the steak tartare, which was really good. He then ordered the salmon sashimi and I ordered the salmon roses - both were excellent. My brother ordered the 200g T-bone and devoured the whole thing, so I'm assuming he liked it. Gran, mom, dad and sister all ordered the hake and chips, it looked delicious and they really enjoyed it. The service got off to a rocky start when my fiancé ordered a Johnny Walker Red, and received some sort of liqueur instead (and in a very unsuitable glass!). It improved from there. They ran out of creme brulee, which was a little disappointing as it's a favourite, and they should've made enough for such a busy day! Also, the bathrooms are not adequate for the number of people this restaurant can seat. All in all, we enjoyed it and will return.
May 09, 2016
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Ciji
+4
I really enjoyed my total dining experience at Life Grand Cafe; from the booking which was done efficiently, to the confirmatory smses. We went on Mother's day, and it was very extremely busy. Despite this, our orders reached us within a reasonable amount of time, and the food was delicious. I also appreciated the use of outdoor heaters on what was a chilly day. The only downside is the cramped space, which means one can hear entire conversations of neighbouring tables.
May 09, 2016
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Deelan
+3.5
Visited Life Grand for breakfast while visiting Joburg for the weekend and was very impressed by the setting and ambiance of the restaurant. I ordered the Mushrooms on toast and the Elderflower, lime and mint Granita which were both excellent and would definitely recommend to anyone who visits. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for the Pain Aux Chocolat it was a lot of pastry with barely any chocolate resulting in it being rather dry. The staff were slightly slow and initially served the incorrect beverage to my friend but they quickly rectified the error and were very friendly. Overall a pleasant experience.
May 07, 2016
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Genevieve Law
+3.5
Came here on the third day of the mall being open. The service was a bit choppy with multiple waitors trying to take our order but we understand that it's takes a while after opening to get these things right. There were some items on the menu that weren't available and I was served a chai latte instead of a cafe latte, but the food that we did receive was good.
May 06, 2016
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Rizwaana RSR
+4
Recently we celebrated my sister in laws 30th birthday. A mother of 4, including a set of twins, she never fails to surprise me with her zest for life! If there’s one thing that we have in common, it’s the love for food. She’s an extreme foodie to the extent where she has made lists of places to eat while in different parts of the world.
Jul 29, 2016
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Makgalake
+3.5
Went to Life Grand Cafe on a Friday evening. The place has a great vibe and the food was really good. I had a lamb shank, the shank was good but I must say the potato mash was out of this world. The only issue I had was how the tables are cramped so close to each other.
Apr 02, 2016
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Devin Sage
+4.5
Love everything about this restaurant. The decor is stunning, especially in the evening! I love the salad bar, the mushrooms and the three bean salad in particular are amazing! The menu is great loads of options and love the tapas! The Mint, Elderflower and lime drink is the best on earth! On the negative side... Slow service
Mar 21, 2016
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Steph
+4
We literally only had 40 minutes for a quick lunch today after a meeting. Our waiter Tebogo was wonderful, even though today was only his second day on the job, one would swear he was a seasoned pro. Within 35 minutes we ate, paid and were out the door. Delicious food and coffee and this cafe is definitely more beautiful than the Pretoria branch.
Mar 17, 2016
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Ayanda Tshuma
+4
Food and vibe are always 👌🏾👌🏾, I seem to be finding more excuses just to dine there!! Staff is very friendly, helpful, keep up the good work.
Mar 13, 2016
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Simon Trollope
+4
The place was packed and buzzing on a Sunday lunch slot. We had granitas (fruit juice iced) which were all amazing, definitely refreshing for a very hot day.. The food was also good, do yourself a favor and try the Fillet and Caramelized onion pizza, the beef is so tender and soft, this pizza was a winner on flavour!
Mar 09, 2016
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Hlayisani Sambo
+4
This place saved date night for me after a bot so pleasant supper at some West Rand outlet. We popped in shortly after 9pm. The place was abuzz with a warm atmosphere on a rainy Thursday eve. The staff were welcoming. The setup and decor was intimate and cosy.

We opted for the dessert. Wifey had the Cheese board and was impressed with the preserves. I had the Belgian waffle and could only fault the ice-cream which was too frozen. Overall some quality time was spent with some eves dropping on our neighbours conversation.
Feb 28, 2016
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Lebohang
+5
This place is really great. The food is to die for, thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Outstanding service. Lovely outside seating area.

Coming back soon!!!
Jan 29, 2016
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Bene Katabua
+3.5
Great vibe and gorgeous décor. Really light, which created quite a chilled atmosphere. Met with a mate for lunch here and had quite an attentive waitress who gave good service. I ordered a prawn tempura platter with butternut and courgettes. The batter was quite thick, which I didn't expect and therefore ate half of the platter (and I was starving). Was delicious though! Had this with a grapefruit and mint granita, which was average. Finished off with the molten chocolate pudding, which was also average. The vanilla ice cream however was SUPER creamy, and delicious. Wow. That was amazing.
Jan 26, 2016
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Claudia McGregor
+4
I could easily go back just for their watermelon, rosewater and basil granita. In fact I craved them during my first pregnancy... But their salads are fresh and the steaks and curries are also worthy of comment. For dessert I am sold on their eton mess! Great for breakfast, lunch & dinner!
Jan 25, 2016
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Thavashni Reddy
+3.5
Loved the ambience in this restaurant. Light and airy. Really good service as well. We had breakfast and it was really good, so good that my husband immediately said we need to come back tomorrow and bring our sons. The only thing that was a little off for me was that the waiters uniforms particularly the males were so so dirty. This is a pet peeve for me. I really can't stand dirty uniforms and dish towels that waiters use. I think it is a bad reflection on the restaurant. I would give this restaurant a 4 but it gets a 3,5 because of this. However I will come back and hope that management addresses this.
Jan 16, 2016
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Vishal Mistry
+4
I believe in second chances, my first experience at Life Grand Cafe wasn't the best, as the service was terrible. Anyway this time was different. We got to the restaurant just before 12, and hoping that we would still be serving breakfast, and lucky for us they were.

To start with I ordered the mixed Berry Smoothie, which is yoghurt, ice and mixed berries blitzed u. The smoothie was absolutely delicious. For breakfast I ordered the creamy mushroom which is two beautifully poached eggs on toast and topped with a delicious creamy mushroom sauce. Absolutely delicious.

The service was also great with the waiter being extremely attentive. Thanks for an awesome second experience.
Jan 02, 2016
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HungryDiner2.0
+3.5
Went there for a lunch and the atmosphere of the place is decent (looking into the parking lot and all). The oysters were some the largest we have eaten. The cocktails refreshing and the food delicious. Service was above average and attentive.
Jan 01, 2016
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Thabile
+5
It is such a pleasure to write about Life grand cafe (Waterfall) it has been our hang out spot since it opened, the friendly staff members make it such a pleasure to visit regularly. Their food from breakfast to dinner has quite a classy selection to choose from not to mention their delicious cocktails. The ambiance is always spot on, keep up the good service guys!!
Dec 29, 2015
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Thato Mmereki
+5
I'm pleased to write a review about the great service my friends and I always receive from Life Grand Waterfall. The food is fresh, the service attentive and focused and the ambience always perfect. A special THANK YOU to Bryce and Stelio for their attention to detail and follow through. They are always around to make a plan and to improve on the dining/lounging experience time after time. BRAVO! to these two.
Dec 28, 2015
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Gabriela Limberis
+3.5
Great place to pop in for a delish lunch. Stunning atmosphere and decor - you almost feel as if you are on holiday.
The salads are fab, you build your own salad from the fresh ingredients at the salad bar.
The other meals, such as the sushi, are good but not fantastic and slightly pricy.
Grantia's are a must!
Dec 23, 2015
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Nikita
+4.5
I popped in with my mom yesterday for lunch and we absolutely LOVED IT !!! We had a salad , which we made up ourselves at the salad bar. It was really quite awesome ,as all the ingredients were exquisitely prepared and of the highest quality.
We also ordered their salmon fishcakes which were delicious! They were actually made predominantly of salmon, which is hard to find in a fishcake these days.

The food was great, and the service was even better!

We will be back !!!!
Dec 23, 2015
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Katlego Mabusela
+4
What a lovely restaurant, the view i had was lovely!!

I was there for a friends birthday celebration, and decided to have dessert since I wasn't so hungry. I went for the Nuttella Brioche, it was okay really it could've been better if they didn't salt the crust that much. Instead of enhancing and collaborating with the existing ingredients. The amount of salt there clashed with the flavors

As for the drink. Firstly I had a Paper Tiger Cocktail, apparently theres vodka in there but it simply tasted like juice...really sweet juice so I got a Boschendal Le Bouquet wine.

Service is a bit slow. I also noticed that they only have on computer/ charging system for all of their waiters to use. Hence they queue up to charge their customers bills. They at least need a second or third one

I need to go back and try their food...and probably a different dessert this time
Dec 13, 2015
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Janice Kelvin Leibowitz
+4.5
We were invited here for a Hello Joburg #HelloRecommends event and it was a real treat! We were given a set menu so I can't comment on the regular menu. The service we received was outstanding. On arrival we each received a watermelon granita - delicious and refreshing! Although I think some were disappointed that the drinks were non-alcoholic! Starters were tapas boards: chicken skewers, calamari, halloumi and prawns, olive tapenade and different breadsticks. My fillet selected for my main was perfectly cooked (medium rare) and served with delicious baby potatoes. The individually plated desserts were the ideal ending to a superb meal. Highly recommended!
Dec 13, 2015
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Binita Mistry
+4
This was my second visit to a Life Grand Café. My friend, sister and I went there for breakfast today. The ambience is beautiful at this restaurant. However, just like the first time I found the waiters to be not very attentive. We ordered cuppacinos and they added a nice touch with the Christmas messages on the coffee. My friend and I had the Mushroom on Toast and my sister had the French toast with berries and mascarpone. The flavour combination of the Mushrooms, poached eggs, rocket and parmesan on an English muffin all went together beautifully. I would give this place a 5 if they would just improve on the service.
Dec 12, 2015
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MJ
+3.5
Decor and ambience is good. Food flavours are great but portions are small. calamari main feels like a starter. The granita drinks are refreshing. Service was slow
Dec 08, 2015
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Dipäyän
+3.5
As I work round the block from waterfall corner, I often go here for lunch. I really like the open layout and the atmosphere. The best part of LGC is the salad bar. Though I was disappointed with the breakfast but the lunch menu made up for it. Try their sushi, very fresh and very tasty. A perfect spot to spend a summer afternoon with friends if you're in this part of town.
Nov 19, 2015
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Casper H. J Badenhorst
+3.5
This is a seriously lively place on a weekend which is good for business I suppose! With that liveliness comes a lot of noise (and for me being a little deaf, according to my wife) I didn't have much to add to the conversation with friends. But the food was really good and the place has a great atmosphere.
Nov 07, 2015
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Deshanya Naidoo
+3.5
the atmosphere is stunning, the drinks are delicious (especially the watermelon mojito), food is good - lacked a bit of seasoning but tasty overall. Service was slow and very average. A good time overall.
Nov 05, 2015
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Molebogeng Lekala
+3.5
Brrr....what happened to the warm summer nights. Dont dispair the friendly staff, will organise a heater for you. I enjoyed the tapas, ribs and lamb chops. No I didn't have three mains, Life makes it easy for you to share with your friends. Great mid week vibe :)
Nov 05, 2015
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Kevin Scoble
+4
Great food and amazing atmosphere. You can't go wrong here. Try the salmon it's very good. Waiters are being friendly and try their best to please.
Oct 18, 2015
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Chelcie Barnard
+4.5
Such a great restaurant. Went for a Saturday lunch with friends. Service is on point and food was fantastic. The restaurant has such an inviting feel to it and amazing breeze that comes from outside, this was especially great due to the current heat wave.
Oct 12, 2015
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Dean Sevel
+4.5
Make-your-own salad bar was great and fresh. Vibe was good too! A great experience in a lovely area.
Oct 10, 2015
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Alexandra Horne
+4.5
Absolutely love their salad menu and choice. You almost create your own salad at their salad bar once your protein of choice has been prepared. It was absolutely delicious and the service has been really good!!! Definite recommend to try, especially for a lovely Saturday afternoon.
Sep 27, 2015
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Sabeeha Kathrada
+4
After hearing all the great reviews, I decided to try Life out for myself! Called in as it was on Mothers Day and as expected, it was full. However, the kind lady on the other end of the phone promised to help me out within 10 minutes of reaching there. On arrival, she organized a table for me and two friends immediately and called us a waiter - excellent service! Tried out the artisan dips for starters and the sun dried tomato paste was to die for! I had a seafood paella for mains and it was hands down the best I've had in JHB yet. As I don't consume alcohol, I was rather pleased that their version had no wine. Friends sampled the exotic mushroom pasta and the pesto cream pasta - I'm not a mushroom person but I did enjoy a taster. The pesto cream pasta was unfortunately real bland and could use a little something. Overall, an excellent culinary experience and I cannot wait to go back!
Sep 11, 2015
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Anisha Lutchman
+3.5
Decided to visit Life Grand Cafe for a late Sunday lunch with a some friends. The restaurant was pretty full and only one table was available outside. It was a cold day and we asked the hostess at the front if we could sit outside until a table inside became available and she basically said no because they were fully booked - almost a take it or leave it kind of attitude.

On the other hand, our waiter was fantastic. He was friendly and immediately set up a gas heater next to our table.

My sister and I shared the creamy exotic mushroom and parmesan shavings pasta with extra chicken. The pasta was delicious even though it lacked seasoning. We also ordered the Lollipop Chocolat to drink - this was a little disappointing because one would think that it is served as chocolate on a stick (as the name suggests) which is then melted in hot milk. When the drinks arrived, there were two measly pieces of dark chocolate next to the cup.

Not the best experience but may be worth another try!
Sep 09, 2015
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MissBeaz
+4
I love everything about this restaurant ! What a lovely brunch spot ! I have visited this restaurant numerous times now and it has definitely become one of my standard weekend spots. Eclectic decor , an extensive menu and even better cocktail list , make Life Grand Cafe a formidable and refreshing rival to the Tasha's restaurants. The food is consistently good with particular mention to the mussels in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce. The service is good but could be improved- although I agree with clearing away dirty plates, on our last visit it almost felt like they were trying to rush us out of the way before we has even finished our meals. I have found passing waiters to forget a request for things like lemon slices or a new napkin but these things can all be worked on. I will be back , again and again !
Sep 08, 2015
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Shannon Correia
+4.5
A friend recommended Life Grand Cafe to me as it is one of her all time favorite restaurants. Now I know why. We went for a late lunch/Brunch and enjoyed hot chocolates, followed by the famous salads and a side plate each. It was absolutely delicious! The service was good and very attentive, including heaters being brought out for us in the cold. The restaurant itself also has a stunning layout. Highly rated and recommended!
Sep 07, 2015
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Zami Mokaba
+4.5
I've come to this restaurant so many times & I seriously cannot get enough. Every dish on the menu is delectable & the staff is super friendly. I'd recommend it to anymore. Had a fabulous dinner with my mother.. "Fish cooked in a bag" & "bacon wrapped steak" with the most amazing potato side are my absolute favourite dishes. Love the wine & champagne collection.. I really can't fault it.
Sep 05, 2015
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Kyle
+4
Contemporary cafe located in the waterfall shopping area. You may be gazing over a car park at the construction happening at the new mall but the service was quick and efficient, while the eggs benedict were cooked just right to compliment the hollandaise sauce. Couldn't enjoy the seating in the sun as I was in a rush but I would definitely go back.
Sep 04, 2015
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Sbusi Dlamini
+5
This is one of my favourite restaurants to dine/lounge/work at. It offers such a flexible vibe for whatever you going for. The service is always good, present managers are always a winner. The berry mojitos are my favourite, so delicious and an awesome thirst quencher. For food i have my 2 favourite meals which is the seafood in a bag and the roasted lamb shank..heaven! The seafood is so creamy and rich, made to perfection. The lamb shank is a medley of sweet potatoes and different veggies with the most amazing lamb. Definitely worth trying if you there 😊
Aug 19, 2015
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Adrian Shannon
+3.5
Although it's known for some of the best Red Velvet cake around, it's one of my favorite spots for Eggs Benedict! Good menu overall and the coffee is good too..
Aug 13, 2015
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Julia Louise Domanski
+4
I had a really lovely light lunch here. Gorgeous big salad with my choice of toppings like mixed olives, artichokes and crisp broccoli florets. I ordered prawns to top my salad and I must admit that I expected more than 6 little prawns for R54. My mom had the gourmet boerewors roll which was fantastic! The fresh juices are also a real treat.
Aug 10, 2015
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Maxine Gunzenhauser
+4.5
Life is absolutely lovely. I created my own Banting breakfast without a hassle (halloumi, avo, egg and coffee with pouring cream). The ambience is regal, and close attention to detail was paid when the decorating was done - even in the bathroom which is stylishly elegant. I will definitely come here one evening to try their fabulous selection of wine.
Aug 07, 2015
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Likers Of Things
+4.5
Serving Life at Life Grand Cafe!we had the amazing "lazy breakfast and salmon surprise". Besides the great food options I love that the restaurant can be used for any occasion from bar/lounge to baby showers to intimate dining. Their decor is very welcoming and home vibes yet modern. I'd love to go there for cocktails next time!
Aug 04, 2015
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Tanya Venter
+4
This particular Life Grand Cafe is fairly new and I must say it had lovely food. Their pastas are very very good and are rich with flavour. They make a very good cheesecake!!
Aug 02, 2015
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Julia Kaleta
+4
Always looking for a great new breakfast spot, we popped into Life Grand Cafe this morning. It's quite easily my new favourite place for breakfast - everything on the menu sounds amazing, (it's got something for everyone) and judging by my Salmon Rosti, I'm sure everything tastes quite delicious too! With almost a Tasha's vibe and the sun out this morning, sitting outside was quite a treat. I can't wait to come back soon, perhaps even for lunch or dinner!
Aug 02, 2015
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Amohelang Potloane
+4.5
I agreed to meet a friend, who later got stuck in traffic...just from parking and walking towards Life, I found it to be fabulous! The rustic, but soft décor definitely adds to the ambiance. While waiting, I had a glass of Warwick First Lady Sav. Wine options were not what I am used to (Rupert & Rothschild, Kanonnkop, etc), but my waiter knew what he was talking about when guiding me to choose Warwick (I've only had the chardonnay). I also had their prawn California rolls, which was the freshest sushi I've had in a long time. When my fried finally arrive and we ordered for take, I ordered the fillet wrapped in bacon. Absolutely divine, to a point where, when I was done, my friend looked at me, amused, and commented that I had enjoyed my meal without a doubt.It was a bit noisy for my liking, maybe because I have had a long week, but I would definitely go back, and would like to try the Hyde Park branch.
Jul 24, 2015
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Jevani Pillay
+3.5
I love the vibe at Life Grand Cafe at Waterfall Corner. You're always bound to see a famous face. I wouldn't recommend breakfast here (because Remo's is a few feet away) but I loved the sushi, the salmon main and the mojitos! I've also tried the gnocchi- but it was very average. It's a bit on the pricey side though.
Jul 17, 2015
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Cláudia Monica Rodrigues
+3.5
Hands down, one of the most visually appealing chains of restaurants/cafes in Joburg. Raw finishes combined with industrial decor make for a cosy and comfortable setting. (Although I must add, this particular branch was loud and cramped in the outside, tented area).
Came past with a few friends for a coffee or two at night, before we headed home. Ordered a Horlicks, a few fruit juices, a cream cappuccino, a waffle and a Nutella flat-bread amongst the bunch of us. Yum yum, all around. Regretted not taking a photo of the flat-bread. It was devoured too quickly for me to do so!
Jul 17, 2015
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Maajidah Agerdien
+4
Beautiful venue. Can get a bit full and noisy. Advisable to book a table if plan to visit on a weekend. New menu was in place, so many items not available on our visit. Enjoyed our starter, main and dessert thoroughly.... Except for the mix up with our coffee, service was excellent!!!
Jul 14, 2015
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Melissa Claassens
+3.5
Lovely restaurant with a great menu. Coffee selection is great, and the best, real chocolate latte's! Definitely worth a visit ;)
Can get bit noisy and tables are very close together, only con
Jul 13, 2015
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Idalina Silva
+3.5
Came here for a late night coffee and treats. The vibe of this restaurant is very energetic as loud music plays. They cater for cold nights by having heaters everywhere. The decor of this life restaurant is one of my favourites.

I tried the Waffle with icecream and chocolate sauce. And WOW! So delicious. The portion is very large so I would recommend sharing it with friends.

This is a great place to come with friends and enjoy a night out.
Jul 10, 2015
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Alexandra Du Plessis
+3.5
Shmeh - an okay spot in my opinion. Food is decent, but the slow service and constant crowds are what have kept me from coming back.

When I was here I ordered the Al Fume Creamy Pomodoro pasta, which was very good but nothing to go back for. Drinks were quite pricey.

Nice decor, but a very pretentious crowd.

I'd rather go somewhere else next time.
Jul 06, 2015
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Sebastian Kelly
+3.5
Life always has an impressively vibey atmosphere, and it's often difficult to get a table during their busy hours.

Service is often slow given the amount of people dining here during these times.

I've never been disappointed with the food I've eaten here. Though you'd have to mess up pretty badly to get a pizza wrong.

I like the instore shop, often selling interesting books and ornaments. You can see that this collection has been specially curated for the restaurant.

Overall, Life Grand Café is a good spot to catchup with a bunch of friends after work.
Jul 05, 2015
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Sharima Bramannan
+4.5
Last night we went for drinks...awesome vibe and a very nice Long Island ice tea;-)

I luv breakfasts at this Life. From the french toast to salmon eggs Benedict, they deliver interesting variances to normal breakfast meals. Today I had the mushrooms on toast for the first time...served with poached eggs, Parmesan & rocket. Once I removed all the rocket;-), I luv'd the flavor....especially the Parmesan with the mushrooms.
Jul 05, 2015
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Robyn Amy Fincham
+4.5
Lovely cozy restaurant. Booked a table of 30, they were so accommodating and not one person was disappointed in their delicious meals. All meals were served together from an amazing, friendly wait staff. Cannot wait to go back and try out the rest of the menu!
Jul 02, 2015
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Noxolo Felicity Shabangu
+5
This place is just amazing. The food, the ambience, everything is just spot on. Beautiful decor as well. Definitely coming back, had an awesome evening
Jun 25, 2015
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Leanne Van Breda
+4
Gorgeous venue, fantastic menu. Wonderful to sit outside for breakfast or lunch or even cocktails in the afternoon. Stunning cocktail menu and a fantastic wine list. There's something here for everyone.
Apr 27, 2015
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Nerissa
+4
Great, relaxing environment outdoors and excellent food! I highly recommend their seafood which was amazing (salmon and calamari) and not to mention great service. Thumbs up.
Apr 25, 2015
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Lauras World
+3.5
Life Grand Cafe in Waterfall Corner is a stylish and upmarket restaurant, with great lighting and lots of modern key pieces. As we arrived yesterday, it was such a well-guarded secret that we battled to find the entrance to get into the restaurant to be honest but once we had, our table of ten were all seated (inside due to the rainy wintry weather) in a comfy booth and soon settled onto a bottle of La Motte or two. Then, it was onto our food order in the form of several Rosa Pizettes  (stretched slipper wood-fried pizzas) in two flavours: 1. Smashed Rosa tomato, mozzarella, basil, hickory ham, with Portabello mushrooms and 2. Char-grilled sirloin, roasted onions and mozzarella.  Ironically, the sirloin pizette was perfection, but sadly the ham pizette was badly burnt underneath.
Apr 19, 2015
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Ms Tifa
+4.5
Really great vibe, food and service. I ordered the seared salmon and it was lightly seared to perfection. My mojito was really good and overall presentation was great. Really a great dining experience.
Apr 14, 2015
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Philip Van Der Walt
+4.5
Lovely atmosphere and decor with a good layout. The menu is inviting and made my mouth water before even seeing the food! We enjoyed the Charcuterie platter with fresh meze dips and very refreshing spritzers. Food and drinks were well presented.
Apr 03, 2015
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Rohan Bhasin
+4
Good food, good portions and very nice cocktails. Its a very nice place for lunch especially when the sun's out. If you're having the tapas do try the crispy squid heads...they're amazing!
Mar 29, 2015
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Rebone Mofulatsi
+3.5
Beautiful ambiance! Refreshing and bright - even the evenings there have a very modern, romantic feel. Used to be relatively exclusive but now gets incredibly busy and noisy!

Wild berry mojito - FABULOUS! Good on a hot, summer day!
The gourmet hot dog - loved it! Was a bit tricky to eat cause it's huge and comes with 2 wors sausages :') but great taste, with a salsa on the side, and this mustardy sauce which was divine!!
Beef ribs - not a fan of whole beef cuts most times, and it was my first beef ribs experience, but i enjoyed it. :) Soft, juicy and very tasty!
Staff are generally friendly and knowledgeable.
I've added some pictures from a breakfast function I attended there a few weeks ago.
Mar 27, 2015
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Arjun Agarwal
+4.5
Great vibe. Fantastic food. Pleasant service. Good place to chill on a Sunday. Awesome variety of fabulous food you're sure not to be disappointed! Place for family or friends!
Mar 01, 2015
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DJCC
+4
You feel like you in Cape Town, even though you sitting in a parking lot... It does not feel like it.

I heard so many things about the 'famous' Life restaurant and I thought people were creating massive expectations, but at the end of the day you can only truly know if you try it yourself...

I must say I loved it... I'm not sure what coffee they use but it has quite a nutty and sweet flavor combo to it something I haven't found with many of the coffees served in jhb... The prices are not crazy and the option of tapas is awesome, will definitely try it... We had traditional sandwiches which is your normal toasties, R55 not bad at all for chicken mayo and its delicious bread too (homemade I must add) a big portion as you can see from the photo...

The service, is it super fast... No, but at the same time the vibe is relaxed and Capetonian so who is in a rush ????

Great work Life...
Feb 21, 2015
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Dee Delekisa-Koko
+5
By far my favourite restaurant around these parts! I've been there quite a few times and each time has been simply awesome. The ambience, the decor, the FOOD! Oh my goodness! I love the sirloin pizza and the basil pasta (add some chicken for protein)! And their Wild berry Mojito is definitely something to write home about! WOWZER!

I quite like how attentive the manager/owner is. He never fails to pop by and ask if we're having a good time.

Overall: great vibe, good value for money, classy and elegant, amazing food and delectable cocktails, not ideal for small children but definitely a grownup's playground!
Feb 14, 2015
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Darshik Garach
+4
With a very "indoor is outdoor" theme, you get a very relaxed vibe from Life Cafe. I had brunch here with some friends, and the food was delicious - extremely good flavour. The coffee here is great as well. All in all, i think this place makes for a good "any time of day" meal.
Feb 02, 2015
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Erasmus Bart Sihin
+4
Great vibe, great food. After reading some of the negative reviews when the place launched I was skeptical about trying it out, but I got to say my last two visits have been great. I had previously been there for a late brekkie, my simple breakfast was fresh and prepared with love, the coffee was excellent, my wife had the nougat coffee concoction, beware it's extremely rich unless you have a sweet tooth. We decided to pop in yesterday for a quick drink and found the afternoon vibe quite different, chilled house music in the background, lots of people sipping cocktails and enjoying the sunshine. We tried out the tapas menu, bread basket and granita drink, everything tasted great and was presented beautifully. Service was excellent, the waiters were attentive and friendly on both occasions. Keep it guys, we'll definitely be back.
Feb 02, 2015
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Andrea P. Diaz
+4
The decor is upmarket contemporary and inviting. The ambiance is lively, and the service is exceptional. I ordered sushi and the Sea bass ceviche, which was nice. Everyone enjoyed their food, with the exception of the dessert — chocolate cake was bland and dry. Great place for lunch, with a group of friend.
Jan 28, 2015
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Tlaleletšo Rasethaba
+4
I keep coming back to this Life because of the ambience it's a lovely place to dine and chill out with friends. It is always full during weekends so if you would like to sit outside I would advise you to reserve a table.

Problem though is they can't handle a large capacity of people , I don't know why they don't get extra people to help in the kitchen and bar during the weekend because they can't manage and we have to suffer and settle for average drinks and food. Cocktails take forever to be prepared and no effort is made on the presentation. I like their salmon fish cakes, berry mojito and their red velvet cake. Their paella is also tasty.

If you're too fussy about food and drinks don't go during busy times (weekends) because they don't put in much effort in preparing the food and drinks. Food and drinks wise the one at Hyde Park is better than this one but in terms of great vibes this one wins.

I still love it anyways ????.
Jan 20, 2015
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Samantha Gabriel
+3.5
This was the first time I visited this Life Cafe - I am a huge fan of the one in Hyde Park which makes the best red velvet cake in Johannesburg!!

I loved the decor, although it is in line with the one in Hyde Park it has a lot of its own character and brings in some horsey items which ties into the area.

I had the watermelon granita and was pushed for time but will definitely be back to try the food.
Jan 10, 2015
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Botlebosele Mofokeng
+4.5
Lovely food & atmosphere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love their Paper Tiger cocktail - not for the faint hearted though!! #PerfectLocation #GreatPeeps #
Dec 20, 2014
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Gerald B Lau
+4
Lovely atmosphere - casual environment.
Interesting cappuccino designs. Nice range of Tapas to share. Desserts are a treat - excuse the pun
Dec 15, 2014
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Natisha Balkaran
+3.5
I absolutely adored this place when it was situated in hyde park. In those days, i was a regular, obsessed with their sushi, arribiata pasta and my husband loved the fish pie! The pizzas where decent and their salad bar was good!

However, compared to when they where at Hyde Park, the Watefall version is not too great in terms of food. Their ambience is amazing creating the perfect spot for lunches, brunches and celebratory dinners. However, my pasta seems cooked with sauce out of a can and the fish pie had large chunks of some cheapskate fish and other seafood elements where nonexistent. I didnt even make it to dessert.

However, if the old hyde park version is anything to go by, this place definitely has the potential to be awesome. Think the negatives are just an expected curveball resulting from a new location, new staffing and management. I will continue to go there till it becomes what i expect it to be:)
Dec 14, 2014
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Bronwyn Esterhuizen
+4.5
Excellent spot for lunch, drinks and dinner! Their menu offers a selection of dishes that are bursting with flavour and are made with the absolute freshest ingredients. My favourite item on the menu is "The Best Fish Pie" - it really is the best! Management is excellent too.
Dec 02, 2014
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Garth Balabanoff
+4
Fantastic little restaurant at Waterfall Corner. If you haven't been its a real must. Pretty much every dish is served well and with love. Have yet to have a bad meal. 
Top dishs - Fish Pie,  any pizza and the Seafood risotto.
Dec 02, 2014
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Percy Morena
+3.5
Great place to chill with friends not ideal for a business meeting cause the tables are too close to each other is like you came to dine with other people#privacy forget
Nov 28, 2014
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Nsindiso Hlatshwayo
+3.5
Awesome setup awesome vibe awesome location. Service was a bit slow and out of stock on most of what we wanted. Food was lovely just served cold.
Nov 24, 2014
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Natasha Moodley
+3.5
Good service and great vibe. The watermelon, rose and basil smoothie is a very refreshing drink for summer. The rose water is a bit over powering. We ordered the seafood paella which is nothing like a seafood paella. It was meant to be tomato based but it was cream and tomato based. Would be better as a risotto. The salmon was in excess and the meal could do with less fish and more mussels. The lamb cutlets were perfect.
Nov 23, 2014
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Matshidiso Malongete
+4
Life Grand is located in a great area it has the most stunning interior and a Fantastic vibe,amazing very tasty cocktails, food is also good, couldn't fault the service, I would definitely recommend it to anyone!!
Nov 14, 2014
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Boiketlo Lintsa Xotongo
+4
Mcqueen cocktail when the lady said it was the first time she ever sold it since they opened the resturant, i got worried.
But my oh my... i would do it again and again.
The ferroro cake was delightful,yummy.
Its worth your time.
Nov 06, 2014
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Kevin Barrie Levy
+4.5
This fantastic restaurant in the waterfall corner shopping centre - for breakfast, lunch or dinner this is the place to be! Service is fantastic and food outstanding! Sushi is fresh and their chocolate pot dessert is worth the wait - it's perfect to share with your loved one! Cocktails look incredible and creative presentations astound! Can be a little noisy, but it's part of the vibe!
Oct 31, 2014
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Ka Wing 88
+3.5
What a great outdoorsy restaurant (ignore the fact that you look into the parking lot though!). We went for an early Saturday morning breakfast only to find a packed, bustling restaurant!

It has quite a substantial menu. Being early on a Saturday morning my brain was in no position to be reading lots of words. I spotted the croissants, and that's where I stopped trying to read.

I had the croissant with bacon and brie and caramelised onion. It looked and tasted amazing (I really should take more photos?!). The entire table enjoyed their food. Most of the others had been here before and clearly they are happy with the quality of food. The waiter was attentive, the coffees were piping hot, the ambiance was buzzing!

Overall, a good experience and I'll be back for sure!
Oct 23, 2014
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Duncan Olivier
+5
The restaurant was brilliant, there, presentation of the food was eye catching. There were no problems except trying to find the restaurant at first because there was no name outside the building but overall great food and great service
Sep 22, 2014
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Michelle
+4.5
A beautiful restaurant, the decor, layout and ambiance is phenomenal! The service is exceptional and the food is perfection.
We shared the gourmet burger and borewors roll and I am struggling to decide which one I preferred. Really impressed!
Also try the watermelon, elderflower and rose water granita it is delicious!!!
Sep 06, 2014
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Linguini
+4
We usually go to Life Grand Cafe at Hyde Park, so when we heard that a new one was opening at the Waterfall Corner Mall, we decided to give if a shot. I understand that the restaurant is new, but the quality of the food does not seem to be as good as the one served at Hyde Park. My sushi was great, but the slow cooked lamb that my husband had was not as tender and tasty as the one we are used to. The desert variety was a bit disappointing (fresh cakes) and my father in law ordered Malva Pudding but he got a runny cream that not even the waiter could explain what it was... We still don't know if they have Malva pudding at the restaurant or not, because this was certainly not.

We will go back, probably a couple of months from now, after the opening stage of the restaurant is finished. In the meantime, we will stick to Life Grand Cafe at Hyde Park... We love their sushi and pizzas!
May 19, 2014
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LoveFood! Blog
+4
A friend and I decided to go have cocktails at Waterfall Corner last night. As the centre is very new and there are many new vibey restaurants, we were spoilt for choice. We decided to go to a restaurant called Life which was very appealing as it was buzzing with people. As we were not having dinner, we were seated at the bar. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and it has an impressionable ambience. The cocktail menu was very enticing with a selection of different and alluring cocktails. I settled for a watermelon daiquiri mocktail and my friend had a pina colada. My watermelon daiquiri was to die for and it was such a pleasant experience sitting at the bar, we both thoroughly enjoyed it. I looked at the food menu as a matter of interest and found the food to be very pricey, however the few meals that I did see being served to patrons looked spectacular. I would definitely like to go the restaurant for a meal and I look forward to it.
May 12, 2014
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Rudolf Ludick
+5
Really a great place to chill and have dates at. Noise level is perfect to handle conversation without screaming. Drinks are amazing. Food was gorgeous. Service could have been better but no real complains on that
4
Nqobile Masikane
+4
I absolutely love this place, I have been here numerous times and I haven't been disappointed. The food is always delicious and fresh. I really enjoy the freshly squeezed juice. It is very concentrated and you can feel the nutrients hitting your body...you feel the healthy! The staff is very friendly, easy going and provide great service.
5
Kabelo Kgobisa
+5
Had a wonderful family lunch at this place. Great vibe, good food, and efficient service. It wasn't full but that was a weekday lunch. It's very pretty and clean. They serve great coffee and virgin cocktails. I'd definitely go back next time I'm in the area.
4
Masego Banda
+4
10/10. We went for Mogodu Monday and let me tell you, what a great spot with good vibes. (I have to mention the seats are soo comfortable😅). It gets very crowded and busy so get there a bit early for dinner—like 6-ish. It is not a kids friendly spot at night, it’s very mature. Overall, amazing, give it a try!
5
Thuledu Maphalala
+5
Celebrated a friend's baby shower and they offered flowers for the table which was really kind considering we couldn't bring our own deco.
5
Lee
+5
Walked in with an awful hangover but I had the biggest smile when my cappuccino arrived, I was seriously impressed that all those words fitted in that cup 😅 and that the barista was so kind with his compliments. Definitely lightened my mood. Let's talk about the food, my oh my, Absolute divine! I cleaned my plate! I had the mushroom eggs Benedict and it was done to perfection. Our waiter was so pleasant too, I love good service and this place delivered! I will definitely be visiting again on my next trip to the Gauteng province. Highly recommended :)
5
Vaughnice Du Preez
+5
We didn't eat there,but food looked good around us and the cuppachino's are prepared with special messages.
4
thiba Mokwena
+4
It’s nicer here during working hours, after hours the loud patrons flock to the place. For the first time their Rib eye steak was so nice.
4
Barend Pretorius
+4
First experience at Life Grand Cafe. The venue and setting was formal, neat and clean. The layout is neat and spacing is enough for a good conversation without intruding. It was a team function and a variety of meal s were ordered. The food was overall well received and apparent from a slipup on the orders. Reception: 🏅 Seating:🏅 Food: 🏅 Pricing:🏅 Staff: 🏅
4
Chloe Kebs
+4
I enjoyed the sushi 🍣 here, the order however took more than an hour to arrive. The Chef apologized for the delay and explained that he’ll do better next time, I totally forgot his name but he was friendly, and communicated very well. S/O to you Chef.
4
Damian Heinz Sakoor
+4
Had dinner with a friend here. The place has a great vibe and is a nice hangout on a Friday evening. The menu offers a variety of meals from starters to dessert. Wait times are not long and staff are always nearby. The service was great. The only negatives are the cramped seating and very small bathroom. I guess they want to serve as many people as possible. Not much spacing between tables, you can eat off the next table's plate. The bathroom is outside the restaurant and is small. Seems more like staff bathrooms rather than for patrons.
4
Kameel Gopal
+4
Tried the paella and baklava. Paella was good, but I would have liked a few more prawns for the price paid. Baklava and ice cream was tasty (although the Baklava is not authentic) and a good portion size. Service was great.
4
Mercy Maputla
+4
The place is very nice and chilled. It does get a bit full though so if you are a person who does not mind crowded places and some noise then it's your vibe. In addition the place has music with djs so you will find it more vibrant in the evening. The food is very good and I loved the plating as well, also had some sushi and it was devine...on the alcohol menu you do have a variety of choices, they also have a bar so you will be spoiled for choice in that department. I loved the fact that the resteurant is near a woolies food shop which closes before 7pm. Be mindful that there are 2 restrooms in the resteurant...1 male and 1 female which tends to be crowded as the evening progresses. However I was notified that there are other restrooms outside the resteurant belonging to the complex so those are alternative toilets should you be desperately pressed...but that was the downside for me...2 toilets in a big resteurant didn't make sense. Dress code: Not formal at all, be yourself i guess. We were there from 2pm till 9pm so with good company you might just stay there the whole day 😉
5
Anathi Hlaheng
+5
Listen! The ambiance, the food, the service, the atmosphere 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
5
Diva Ugbobuaku
+5
10/10 experience. Breakfast is amazing. Would definitely visit again.
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