You would never expect the quality of food, from a place that has an 8 page menu, to all be great!! And yet, it is impeccable.
The staff are all great too!
Best place to go for a treat! The food is absolutely divine, a bit pricey but you 100% get your money’s worth. The service is probably the best I’ve ever had. Highly recommend their chowders, definitely will need take aways as they are very large!
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End of a 40th party
Had a splendid day at Farm Inn with the friends and family with a wonderful safari drive at sunset. The establishment is great for families, but the weather was showing signs of rain and we decided to continue the celebration somewhere indoors that has kids entertainment and obviously a place with good food. We ended up at Crawdaddy's in Lynnwood and a good choice it was! The food was absolutely delicious!! Being from JHB and not having 1 close in my area seems to be a bit unfair. The service was excellent and the waiters were amazing looking out and playing with my 2 year old son. I strongly recommend if you love poultry, the PEMBA style chicken was off the hook!! My husband and I still tossed a coin the next day on who will have the last leftover piece. I say this without shame because when food is good and service compliments the experience, I feel obligated to share the experience. As customers we don't always receive the service we deserve and we walk away feeling disappointed, but we should speak up or compliment when it is due. Good job staff and keep it up!! after all, that is 1 of the main ingredients to a great formula in service!
We went there the 29th of October in the afternoon for lunch with family... The food was delicious as always...service was great...halfway through our lunch a lady started singing...her speakers were one table away from us on the deck, and we couldnt even hear each other talk...I asked the manager to put it a bit softer or turn the speaker and first he wanted to move us...we were there first on a booking I made...then he said he cant ask her to stop...we didnt ask for the music to stop, she was very good...just turn the music down...or move the music...we had to scream at each other if we wanted to talk throughout our lunch. So note to anyone wanting to book in future if you want a nice famliy lunch or dinner...just ask where the entertainer will be placed and book at the other side of the restaurant...
We came from Nelspruit to centurion and felt like eating Thai food but they did not have a soup my wife wanted. As she was on a special medical liquid (mainly water) diet for the day and being 8pm, I popped in next door at crawdaddy's to ask them for any soup.
The gentleman Casper at the door immediately told me that he will prepare the soup exactly the way we want it and with only the ingredients we need as per the doctor's instructions.
This is exceptional service because we did not come to the restaurant to eat so they were not obligated to assist nor prepare something that is not in the menu.
The soup was excellent and the service sincerely appreciated.
Thanks Casper and God bless.
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Saturday night,birthday vibes and family get together. Sitting down at Crawdaddy's at InShere complex,the first thing i notice is the wonderful ambience of old school rnb music which took me back to my youth days,sweet melodies in my ears.Also,for winter times,there are gas heaters as well as filament heaters to warm you up.For summer time there is a type of canvas that can be lifted up fo fresh air.
The venue is well presented inside,although tables are too closely spaced, easily disturbing neighbours in tables next to you. We were alot of people in a corner table which was also a little awkward moving in and out from the chairs in the corners.
For starters we had curmbed mushrooms as well as squid heads and rice. The crumbed mushrooms were cooked to perfection with three dipping sauces to go with in a huge portion. Cream, tartar sauce,a type of sweet chilli sauce which goes well when mixed with the cream. My husband really enjoyed his squid heads, he had it grilled, although i would like it fried. Luckily you spoiled for choice here on either.
For mains i ordered myself and my son chicken schnitzel and cheese sauce/mushroom sauce and my husband rib and chicken combo. To drink, i had a hot chocolate and then a Pina Colada. While hubby had some local craft beers.
The chicken schnitzel on the two plates varied alot in size and the sauces were not enough to cover the entire schnitzel. I would say more sauce can be added to this dish and a more cheesier cheese sauce is needed. My chips were overcooked and there was still pits on the butternut as well as being very chunky. My Pina Colada had an ingredient missing,but the attentive waiter noticed my dissatisfaction and acted very quickly.The manager was there in a jiffy and made it for me again,this time it tasted just like a pina Colada should and i drank every sip.
My husbands chicken was undercooked but his ribs tasted awesome, juicy and the meat fell off the bone.
His beers were cold and tasty too.
This is a nice place to bring you kids as they have a very nice play area.My only suggestion would be to add barriers with a gate to the section where smaller kids could potentially dwell away from the area into the parking area,so that parents can leave their kids there and not worry that they go into the parking lot and get hurt. Another option would be to get one staff member to watch over the kids. I have been to many restaurants with this and it is very helpful and makes it easier for parents to have a relaxing evening out while kids have fun.
All in all,with a few tweeks here and there this place definitely has potential.Lots to choose from on the menu,helpful staff,nice ambience and kiddie friendly. Will be back and hope to see some changes with the under and over cooked food.
Crawdaddys is such a chilled restaurant, love the options they have on the menu, i must say it really accommodates different palates. Dined there with a friend of mine and we didn't make a reservation 🙈 but we were accommodated none the less. This establishment gets awe fully packed but the service is so great, I really commend the staff for being able to pick up the pace when it's busy.
The food and service at this establishment is 👍🏽👌
Went there for dinner last week. Lovely food and wine. Ordered filler steak with peri peri sauce. Absolutely gorgeous. Hermanuspietersfontein was our choice for wine. Their wine collection is great as well.
Book your table in advance because there's a reason why they're always busy. Food is awesome and never disappoints... meat done to perfection.. wine selection is also adequate for all tastes.. was in the mood for a good old favorite.. snails in garlic sauce.. their new starter Craw Chow was huge!! Friendly staff and very helpful.. good work guys!!!
HUGE portions, so you better starve yourself a little before going. Our waiter was so positive and friendly, it really added to the experience. The decor alone is enough to keep you entertained, from fishing nets haning from the roof to posters illustrating the different cuts of meat from beef to crab. I will definitely be visiting again.
Nice vibe. Service was very quick and effective even though it was busy. Word to the weightconcious.. portions are large, including the starters - the peri peri chicken livers were the bomb. Like Schwarzenegger, "I'll be back"
Situated at In Shere on Lynnwood Road, it is perfectly located.
As usual I ordered steak - rump with chips. The chips could do with a bit of flavour, they appeared so dry on my plate. The steak though, delicious.
I had a taste of the Chicken and Prawn Chowder. Heavenly. Flavours were just right and the heat level was on point.
Service was touch and go from our waiter, at times we had to look for him to order.
The menu has a huge variety so there is a meal for every taste bud.
The restaurant reminds me of a modern Spur. They have a lovely play area for children and parents can host kids parties there therefore it is very child friendly just not during rainy weather.
Always good here and this coffee milkshake is no exception! It's been a while. Missing my dear foodie wife Suchismita Simhadri here today :( would give it even a 4.5 on some days ;)
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Crawdaddy's is the type of restaurant that you crave in winter, specially. Their hearty curry's and chowders are always winners. I have frequented the brooklyn and garsfontein branch's and have always had a pleasant experience.
The decor is very interesting and pleasing to the eye. The waiter we had was excellent, although the food did take a while, he was always checking on us. I have been to this one before and didn't really have a great meal, so I thought I would give it another chance.
We went to Crawdaddys for lunch on a cold sunday afternoon. It was relatively busy, but we managed to get a good table. I ordered the snails for starters and my parter ordered the melanzane and my friends the boveril and biltong bruschetta.
My first mouthful of my snails was disgusting. There was so much sand or grit or something that I had crunched into, it was terrible. After spitting that out into my napkin and trying to wash it away with my juice, I was reluctant to try another piece, but I did, and it was much better. The garlic sauce that it came in was good and the cheese was nice and melty. It was accompanied by 3 large chunks of brown bread which was nice. Everyone else said that their starters were delicious
I ordered the calamari and prawn chower for mains and my partner and friends all ordered the chicken curry. My chowder was delicious, but not as good as the other branches I have eaten it at. It was very spicy, but like in a raw spice kind of way, because I love hot food, but this tasted as of they had just thrown in some curry powder at the end. It also lacked salt and just the depth of flavour that the other branches seem to have. It was delicious though. The seafood was good and the rice and veg I had as sides (although cold) were good too.
Everyone else enjoyed their chicken curry's, although they did say that the chili bites that came with their meals were cold and extremely dense.
I will return to this crawdaddy's, I belive they can do better, but I would prefer to go to the other branches before I choose this one.
Love this place!! Awesome ambience and food too. Their chicken strips and prawns are delicious. Even tried crumbed mushrooms which were also good. The experience was good enough . Overall I like the option of chicken strips and prawns. Worth trying the place
Play area, which is essential if you have a child like me. Service has always been good to me. 4 stars for the food, huge portions. Can be extremely busy so reservations are needed if you want to sit close to play area.
Moroccan beef strips are delicious , so is the prawn curry. There are a lot of options on the menu which I like if I go to a place a lot.
Wow such a great atmosphere. We had probably one of the best waiters in town. He's very competent and definitely loves his job. He really contributed to us having a great time. In terms of the food...my parents were very happy with their food and enjoyed it a lot. I didn't enjoy mine that much, but I wouldn't say it was terrible. I will definitely go again and try something different next time around.
This is a new Crawdaddys that opened up next to Lynwood road. Always busy and sometimes hard to get a table! But the food we were served was solid, tasty pub food! Classic flavours and prepared to our liking!
Warning!!!! Come hungry! We had such a great evening here last night! The setting is great.. With a wonderful play area for the little ones! We shared a bunch of starters and it was so big ( and really tasty) that we all ordered more starters for mains... Will definitely return!
Fritz's Snack Shack Review
+5
So my Google search and Zomato search tells me to go to Grawdaddy's 4 seafood. I go to the new one and the end of Lynwood close to the Silverlakes turnoff at Hayzeldean Mall and CRC Church. It's a big place and its full but the guys get me a nice table on the veranda overlooking the children's play area under the cool spray. If you have kids this restaurant is G8 4 kids. So 4 startets I have the Melanzane, it's nice and tomatoei with a good melted cheese on top and the thin pizza base type bread mops the gravy nicely. For mains I have the Dorado Fillit it's soft and juicy. It comes with a thin but tasty creamy lemony sauce. Rice, the Spinach is just cooked and so fresh nearly crunchy very good. My second veggie is unusual, julienned cabbage, carrots, zucchini, onions stirfried with a sweetish flavour, stunning. For sweets I decide on the Peppermint Tart and Double Expresso. It came with Ice cream and a syrup and was very very sinfully good. The service was excellent despite being buzzy including checks by the Manager. My meal with a beer and a glass wine and the tip came to R320 worth it through and through!
This is my favourite crawdaddys! I had the sweet and sour ribs! They were amazing! The service is great and this place always seems to have a vibe!! Its been packed right from the start!
Crawdaddy's is always a winner when it comes to family dining and wanting to dig into some good hearty food. However, we waited about an hour for our meals to arrive, I have a feeling the kitchen suffers due toe overcrowding. Our food however was excellent and my brother managed to polish a 1kg rump!
Crawdaddys is like home to me, the restaurant that keeps me coming back. When this branch opened, just had to try it! Its fresh with modern decor. The food was great as usual, apart from my seafood chowder which i feel was better the past times I'd had it at other branches! The people i was with thoroughly enjoyed their prawns and chicken flattie! I mist agree the prawns were phenomenal! The service was very quick even for a packed night and the waitor friendly. Will be back for round 2!
Amazing food with excellent service and very good and efficient waiters. Great family restaurant with a supervised children's play area. It is a good idea to book though, especially if you want to sit outside.
Great vibe, busy restaurant. Funky decor. Go early or book a table. Restaurant is huge, with big kiddies play area outside. Very baby friendly. Great service from staff and floor managers. The food was good. Crumbed mushroom starter wad quite a big portion and ended up sharing with hubby. His chicken livers were tasty, but quite spicy!
For mains I had a steak which was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately they char - grill the meat, which I am not a fan of. I failed to read this in the menu. Not sure if mentioned anywhere. Husband's clam chowder was tasty, but quite the activity meal with apron, nutcracker and all. Good meal and experience.
As mentioned in many reviews, it is important to book as they do not have a quite night in the week. I always recommend Crawdaddy's to people because I used to work there and know in what kind of environment the food is prepared as well the high standard they uphold for their food. I would not be able to recommend only one dish but will say that they have a menu that would satisfy the carnivore, sea food lover as well as poultry enthusiast.
Micaela Sinclair-Black
+5
The food is unbelievably good and the service is always friendly. Crawdaddys is a must try for anyone looking for a great place for an anniversary or just a special meal with someone you love. The atmosphere is a bar vibe for the men and the food is top quality for the women. Once you have tried Crawdaddys you will be hard pressed to find the same quality for the price range anywhere else.
The service was really good with friendly and helpful staff. Food was delicious. Has some interesting decor and a cool vibe. will definitely go back.
Great service! Loved the food and friendly staff. The vibe is festive and relaxed Would go back anytime :) The food was prepared fast and still tasteful Great job
Extremely busy, huge restaurant. Book in advance. Beautiful interior. Trusted menu, something for everyone. Almost too many choices, all the more reason to go back. Great vibe. Friendly well-trained staff.
Nice to see a new place to eat in the east. From starters to dessert, the food was fantastic. Service could be slightly improved but I must admit they were extremely busy. Nice kiddies area to keep them busy while the adults can relax. Overall experience was very pleasant. Definitely will visit them again.
Probably the busiest restaurant I've ever been to, especially on a Wednesday evening. We had to wait about 15 minutes for a table, but it was worth it.
Our waiter was friendly and competent. Despite how busy it was, the food arrived in good time.
Both the plain basted Spare Ribs and the Sweet Sticky Ribs were delicious. There was, however, a bit too much cartilage and fat on them.
Ended off with a nicely made Kahlua coffee.
It would be great if they could open a Crawdaddy's closer to home in Joburg 👍
One has become accustomed to the service standards and food quality one can expect at a Crawdaddy's franchise, but this particular one blew us away despite expectations. We had a wonderful time with fantastic service and some of the best food we have had to date at any restaurant we have been to in the Gauteng region. An absolute MUST!!!
Everything was amazing.
Service was beautiful. Food was absolutely delicious lol oh and the portion sizes whew!! It's also a very child friendly place!
Great family restaurant with fun kids area. Service is a little slow, so expect to wait a bit. The food is great, and the vibe is busy. A place to choose for a good evening out. Could, however, update their safety precautions in the kids' play area. However, overall, it's a good choice.
What a great experience. The food and service was great, efficient and with a smile
Great food and service. Well priced. Love the back yard where the kids can play. The menu has a nice variety to choose from. You can sit inside or outside. Prawns ton
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Riaan Le Roux (KingRiaan)
+5
Absolutely amazing food and Sunday vibe, tomahawk ribeye 750g perfectly grilled and xtras service with a smile
Food was really tasty and the portions where very big. Only downfall is it's always busy but this is not the restuarant's fault. The tables could be a little bigger as well but overall good experience.
Pricy place but well worth it. The quality and portion size of the food are superb as well as the presentation. The service is friendly and for the scale and load of the restaurant fast. Servers have great recommendations and are happy to assist with any dietary needs to substitutions where they can. The play area is excellent and close to the seating area, easy to watch the kiddos 😀
Friendly staff and great Food!
We never go there and leave unsatisfied. Will recommend them every time.
Always a nice experience
Bad they had to change their menu, with a few small changes on no switching rice to chips on starters. To bad but food is still good.
Very large purpose built family restaurant. Areas for quiet dining but also a seating area right next to the restaurant’s playground.
Large menu with just about everything on it.
Service with a smile.
Invited a few friends for my birthday. The food was exceptional, as was the service. I had the sirloin and mash and it was delicious! They also brought ice cream to me after they found out about the birthday! Loved it. Thanks for a delicious day out!
Crawdaddy's Silver Lakes is always worth visiting! The food and service was excellent and the children loved the variety of milkshake flavours on the menu. One if the few places where we can still find 1kg prawns on the menu!
The stir fry that I ordered was out of this world! In both taste and the portion size. So so delicious. I had to pause and take a picture lol. The cocktails selection is good, but the shooters were just a bit of a let down. Otherwise great service, nice place and friendly staff!
It is the perfect adult place, with good drinks, good food and excellent service. The music is not to loud and it is easy to keep a conversation going around the table.
This is probably the best restaurant we have been to in a long time. The food was excellent, and the service was swift. Nice play area for the kids.
Fantastic all over . The food, service and the special birthday ice cream surprize.
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