We had a wonderful Sunday lunch here with our 2-year-old daughter, who, glutton that she is, gobbled up the jerk chicken, the fish cakes and the corn fritters (and made a play for my virgin mojito). We should have ordered way more, and will next time. NB: Our toddler has a pretty high spice tolerance and so do we -- the jerk chicken is right at the perfect level of spice and flavor for us. But it's probably not for all kids.
Kudos to the staff for being so chill and friendly and squeezing us in, and to the chef for surprising us with a bottle of his homemade jerk sauce after we complimented the chicken. I can smell it as I type -- I put it right to work and am making pulled jerk pork, which I plan to stuff into homemade tamales, which I'll top with a gooseberry-vanilla salsa.
We'll be back soon with our crew for that suckling pig. Speaking of, I forgot to ask -- how many people does it serve? Not counting our toddler, who can probably put the whole thing away by herself.
A great stop for a get together with friends where you can enjoy great food, awesome drinks and a wide array of patrons with a cool vibe. Sit outside on the patio or stand around the communal table or mosey on inside to the bar or tables. Let's not forget the lush green living wall of plants and great service. Brian Lara Rum Eatery has style from the rope lights to the lantern-like lights, the greenery and the simple yet comfortable seating...they've made it all work beautifully together. Ah! Those moorish free starter biscuits with salsa...yum yum. Looking for a stylish watering hole...look no further.!
Absolutely love this restaurant, one of my favourites in JHB!
Service is friendly and fun but still professional. The space is intimate and lively. I found the music to be too loud and we strugfled to hear one another sometimes, but i am not a fan at all of overly loud places. The food was delicious, the menu offers enough variety for all tastes and dietery requirements. We all enjoyed our food.
We arrived on a Saturday night without a reservation. The place was packed but we were placed at the bar to wait. The manager (I assume) checked on us regularly and kept us updated on an available table. He also gave us each a free drink. Once we were seated, we were served immediately. The food tasted great and it was great value for money. The aesthetic of the restaurant is insane (definitely come prepared for a whole photo shoot). I can't wait to go back!
Awesome night out. Service and food excellent. Great vibe.
Recently, we went for lunch at Brian Lara Rum Eatery for a Sunday funday with some friends and what a treat it was!
Sunday is the buy one get one free on cocktails (works out to R80 for 2 cocktails). I had the Mai Tai (pictured below), they also have a wonderful gin and cucumber mojito.
As for food, I had the mussels (a tad spicy for my take). Others had the fish burger (they raved!) and the jerk chicken burger, which they’re known for. The spicy chips were phenomenal and a hit all round.
There were 5 of us and when we split the bill (everyone had 2 cocktails and food), it came to R235 with tip. Service was great, especially considering they were busy!
A lovely Sunday funday in deed and definitely a recommendation for those looking for a relaxed vibey start to their week!
Super Vibe, Great Service, Good Food and cocktails to die for.
Had an early dinner midweek (booking essential) got busy after 19:00.
We had the rum punch cocktail bit pricy but well worth it, amazing.
The food is great, tasty and resonable. Fish Cakes are a must for a bite and anything with Jerk Spice is even better.
Service was great, easy going, friendly and fast.
We will be back with friends and family in tow.
It was my first time here. I had been restaurant hopping trying to figure what to eat, what made me come in & sit down was Lilian’s (I think she the manager) friendly, warm & welcoming demeanor. The virgin pina colada served in pineapple skins made me feel like I’d teleported to Jamaica. Food: the Salt & Pepper Squid was flavorful & fresh, it was very tasty. Thank you for the good expensive, I definitely will be come back. 😋
Such an amazing place! The vibe is amazing, the food is delicious and the cocktails are unreal. Definitely a must! The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating
I was surprised by this awesome joint. The decor fits it with the overall theme, and the moment you step through the doors, you feel relaxed and welcome.
The fried tortilla chips and salsa that they provide as a snack hits the spot immediately, the salsa is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy which just wets the appetite.
Next we ordered the fish cakes and mussels. The fish cakes is stuffed with fish so its real value for money, the mussels cooked to perfection, the broth and corn bread that accompanied it hits all the right notes. All and all, aces in books
Brian Lara Rum Eatery is a relaxed and has a great vibe. The decor is perfect and the drinks and food was even better to my surprise. They have a cool special (which I think is valid for the whole weekend) on buy one cocktail and get the exact one for free! I will definitely be back here.
Service was amazing, the staff are so friendly. Food was good but the drinks were even better. We went on a Saturday afternoon and it was buy one cocktail get one free. We really had a great time
We had cocktails and beer and lunch. The service was good. Food and drink were cheap & excellent & helpings were generous. The Pina Colada cocktails were the best we have ever had.
The most delicious cocktails, friendly staff, and great experience. A great place to hang out and have a good time with friends or on a date. Rave reviews about the food too. A definite place to have on your roster of places to frequent.
Georgia Mccallum-Brown
+5
Went for a family birthday. Service was phenomenal, two for one drinks special sublime and a great time was had by all.
This is the first time I've been to this Eatery. It was a great experience from the moment we walked in to the time we left. The hostess and the bartenders were helpful, friendly, and super efficient. The cocktails and the food were delicious. The decor was very interesting too. I enjoyed everything about this place, especially the super awesome vibe!
If you are looking for a cool, laid back place with good food....this is it!!! The cocktails are delicious, the service is amazing and the vibe is perfect for brunch and lunch dates with your friends or family.
Love the vibe at this place. So laid back and relaxing. Really great drinks and really great food!! This is one of our local favourites!
Great little restaurant. Food was delicious. Cocktails were fantastic. Ideal place for lunch with friends and family.
What would Linden be without Brian Lara. What an institution. Well priced good food. Great service. Appetising cocktail specials. Be sure to Uber there and back, or walk if you are close enough.
If you want a break from the bling of Sandton or the Parks, this is a welcome change of scenery and vibe.
This has become my favourite local haunt. Management & my guyz behind the bar make me feel like I’ve arrived home. The moods of Brian Lara, like the aesthetics, are varied. From packed & vibey to chilled & low key. The food is great. (You’ve got to try the jalapeño poppers at least once🙌🔥Yoh! The Long Island iced tea knocks you into a next level mood & for some unknown reason, their tequila is nicer than anywhere else. Can’t wait for my next pit stop here.
A rum eatery with a vibe. My girls and I decided to try a new place to have girls catch up session. Our waiter was nice and friendly although a little clumsy. Bar service was quite slow, took a little longer than usual to receive our drinks but the wait was worth the thirst. I am a Old Fashion girl and theirs gets a 5/5 from me. The food was AMAZING, I had a medium rare rump steak and it was cooked to perfection, my girls enjoyed their food just as much. All in all it's a great affordable place to try on a Sunday afternoon or as a dinner and pre drinks place.
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