The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Randburg, April 2024

Alpine Restaurant

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"My partner and I went for our dinner date here . It was my first time here and we both thought it best to make a reservation in case it turned out to..."

AmandaNyanhongo

"This is my favourite butcher and the restaurant self is just as wonderful. You can sit outside under the trees and enjoy a lovely lunch. Their prices..."

Ria Fraser @CityFlavours

"We went to Alpine for their Kleftico Sunday. What an exquisite selection on their buffet. The lamb was incredibly tender and juicy. The pork belly..."

Lynette Scafturis

"We've been going to Alpine since it opened. We have always had wonderful food and great service. The main events are their meat and prawns...."

Paddy

"A butchery that opened a restaurant next door. The fillet was so so soft and tender. The sides are very interesting. Gud selection of wine available...."

Chris De Beer

"Great steak and Bulgarian mixed grill. Their burgers are quite nice as well. Really nice for a Sunday afternoon lunch. The service is not..."

Gergana Young

"Fresh meat, great prawns and a marrow bone with every main meat meal. What more could a girl ask for? The staff is friendly, the vibe is low key but..."

Mayuri Naidu

"Popped in for a last minute dinner out and we were very pleasantly surprised at the superb food we received at extremely reasonable prices. The..."

LorinB

"What I really like about Alpine is they get the basics right! Good food, great service and value for money.Staff were all very attentive and you..."

Andrew Todd

"We went without a booking for a quick evening out; warm inviting atmosphere. Service was fine; food was great! Will definitely be going..."

Llewellyn Sutherland

"We eat here often. The chicken schnitzel is my firm favorite. It is thin, with a thin crust that's never oily and is never overcooked. The chips with..."

Nasheetha Singh

"We had a pleasant evening here. We hadn't booked and the place was packed but they managed to find a spot outside. The food was good and the service..."

Carole Craggs

"Always wanted to try this spot and I'm really glad that I did. The friendly atmosphere and decor make for an unassuming setting in this neck of the..."

Avi Mistry

"When I ask people "do you know Alpine Restaurant", the response is either "that place is amazing!", or "which place?" Alpine is less than one..."

Johan Coetzee

"This is one of our favourite restaurants! The food is always good, and we love trying out the Albanian menu.We shared the vegetarian pizza with..."

Karen Du Toit

"Service good here and food ok. Not too wowed by the lamb shank - gravy a bit Bisto'ish. My wife steak was yummy as was the pizza. A little loud in..."

Glen Mollink

"Based on Zomato ratings, we decided to give Alpine a try. What a good decision! First, the restaurant is light and airy (we didn't sit outside, but..."

Sue-Ann

"Alpine has a great food selection. Pastas pizzas burgers and steaks. I tried out the steak this time and I was more than happy with it. You have a..."

Tim Ross

"Took my boyfriend for steak and ribs for his birthday at Alpine, and it was the perfect birthday experience!The staff were friendly with..."

Natalia Bonegio

"Can't believe I've taken so long to visit this gem, right on my doorstep. Service was excellent, staff attentive and food was brilliant - both top..."

Marius De Lange

"Prepare to have the best service in Jhb. Seriously, Eat Outs Top 10 Jhb restaurants cannot compete with this service and believe me, I have very high..."

LuluFromJozi

"Absolutely love this hidden gem! Originally a great deli/butchery they expanded and opened a little attached restaurant that you know will always..."

Princess Petra

"We stumbled upon this gem 3 months ago by chance, and have been there six times since. The steaks are some of the best I've ever eaten, and the..."

James Barclay

"One of my favourite restaurants in JHB! Definitely a hidden gem. The food is great, service is a bit slow but always worth the wait and the variety..."

Dzithe Phiri

"What a lovely spot. The food is good, the service attenitive and although the food took a while to arrive it was absolutely worth the wait. If you..."

Lood Du Plessis

"What an absolutely stunning restaurant! We were seated out on the deck under trees. It is always good to be outside after sitting in front of a..."

Stephanie Courtnage

"Alpine restaurant is an intimate and cosy little spot that always delivers. The steak taretar starter is always a winner as the capers are crispy,..."

Nicola Veitch

"The steak was good cannot fault that, the lam chops however was not cooked as well it should have been. A very quiet atmosphere, and a bit..."

Sumendra Narismulu

"I really love Carpaccio and this is one of the best I have had; ultra thin and served with cranberry compote. Service is great, happy situation all..."

Cimone Jae

"Absolutely delicious food. I had prawns which were fresh and cooked perfectly! The high light however was the dessert. The chocolate fondant that..."

Lucy

"A hidden gem in Joburg. I've been here for breakfast a few times with work colleagues and we've enjoyed it every time!I have a pork allergy..."

Greg Du Preez

"Alpine Restaurant in Ferndale (Randburg) has only been around a couple of years and it already has a loyal neighbourhood following. As I..."

Lauras World

"Always drove past Alpine, was never too sure what it was all about. I'm glad after reading a couple reviews on Zomato we gave it a try! We had the..."

Michael Morton

"We went for lunch to try the new Abyssinian menu at this one of my favourite "meat spots". After asking for some advice on the options we settelef on..."

Greg Marcia

"I have often passed this restaurant on the way to work and play, and decided that I had to try it. I went here for a Sunday afternoon lunch at short..."

Shaun Naggan

"Good food at a good price, it really felt like we were dining at a fancy restaurant until the bill came. It's so affordable to eat here like a king...."

Scooby Barnard

"Amazing food every time we go there. We have tried just about everything on the menu and I love all the food. Great service and lots of smiles..."

Nicole Kruger

"Best beef fillet you will ever have! They serve it with bone marrow and have interesting side dishes to choose from. The wine sommelier is excellent..."

Melinda

"I've been here many times and always love coming here. The aesthetic is clean and simple but the food is rich and well prepared. The restaurant is..."

Madherbz

"My first experience at Alpine Restaurant was a special one. While the atmosphere may lack a bit, the service was great and the food exceptional. I..."

Shannon Aerts

"Good restaurant with friendly atmosphere. I enjoyed the tasty peppadew pizza and chocolate fondant for dessert. The chocolate fondant was the best..."

Marcelle Johnson

"Great little restaurant lots of tasty variety on the menu . Carbonara was great . I Had the creme brullee would have prefered the Amarula cooked into..."

Pascale Prinsloo

"We had supper here. There is quite a lot of choice in this small restaurant. I had the lamb shank. It was well prepared but the flavours could have..."

Kelsy Moodley

"Good food! We waited a while, but it was worth it! My husband had the fillet, I had the pork schnitzel - lovely! Owners and their staff are..."

Alma Prinsloo Pentz

"We stumble upon this gem! Very good burgers! Next time we will be coming for the 25day dried mature steaks! Good wine selection! Friendly staff and..."

Anina

"Best steak in town! The 300g fillet is my absolute favorite. Friendly and helpful waiters. I take all my family and friends visiting for the first..."

Izoldevs

"All the reviews on Zomato are spot on with this place! I had the Lamb shank and it was on of the best I have had in JHB, and cheap compared to other..."

Denzil Naggan

"Alpine is by far my favorite restaurant in gauteng in terms of big eating and meat, you need to try the panko prawns, they are absolutely amazing and..."

Brandon

"They do a very very good Eisbein! Interesting side dishes too. There are quite a few Bulgarian dishes on the menu too. I'll be back to try something..."

Nicole

"We have now been to Alpine twice in the last month.Both times we have enjoyed ourselves and left feeling satisfied . I have said before that..."

Sergio Michele Acquisto

"This is definitely my husband's favourite spot close to home. The meat dishes never disappoint and there are various interesting sides to choose from..."

Chanel White

"Alpine is definitely a hidden gem! Although hesitant at first, I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience and will certainly be back! The selection..."

Kate Parker

"Went with a large group, just over 20 people for a work lunch. The restauant wasn't busy and were there for hours.The food was just average. We..."

Sarisha Sankar

"This jewel restaurant is hidden on braam fischer road. Excellent service and wine selection. Geneous portions with a variaty home made original..."

Garth Williamson

"I've never had Bulgarian steak before and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it. The main meals come in healthy (man-sized) portions all meats are well..."

Nhlamulo Tlakula

"This was my first visit.This restaurant must be wonderful in summer with it's outside sitting area. In winter because it's too cold to sit..."

Martini

"A real gem !!! Excellent fillet , the perfect carbonara , burger was world class. Hand cut chips !!!Decadent chocolate fondant with home made..."

Lauren Panicco Fabian

"Nothing can be said about Alpine that you can't figure out for yourself after your first bite. The quality is superior and never fails to be..."

Tanja Horn

"When you've got a man with a beautifully thick bulgarian accent greeting you and making small talk about the world cup you have an inkling of the..."

Bernard Van Der Kuil

"Conveniently located in a center with lots of parking, this is a great spot for lunch - especially business lunches. Quite a broad menu but their top..."

Jonathan Keytel

"Epic fillet, beautifully presented, probably best in Joburg. Bone marrow add-on puts it in another..."

Clinton Van Der Berg

"Great vibe. Like the setting. Nice waiters and good service. The food is robust. You wont walk away hungry. A little..."

Yvette Johnson

"Great service ! Amazing Burger , just shy of the best you can get in jo'burg , the only problem I do have with alpine is that they lack atmosphere ,..."

The Lombard

"Oxtail Gnocchi is life changing. Burger is cracking..."

Daryl Van Arkel

"I have been going to Alpine almost since it has been opened. I love it! Te food is absolutely delicious. Fine dining but with a fair amount of food...."

Yiyi Lin

"Excellent steak and the sides are fantastic. Even the soup is good. The wine list is exceptional. Although the Etonian mess is lacking one ingredient..."

Stuart Knott

"Alpine is easily one of my favorite places to eat in the area. The menu covers all bases, as there is something for everyone; ranging from pizzas and..."

Duncan K

"The restaurant is very intimate and clean. The menu is also brilliant. I recommend it any..."

Justin Mushawatu

"Amazing butchery! Best selections, great pricing, wonderful staff and the best dry wors we've ever had!! Restaurant is just as amazing, wonderful..."

Jessica Gordon

"Great food. Nice little place. Will be going there..."

Neshaen Sharma

"Best lamb chops in Johannesburg. Ask for thicker cut loin..."

Jan Vermaak

"Butchery is clean :) and the variety is well packed and priced fairly. Nothing is as nice as a clean butchery. Have yet to use the..."

Jordan du Toit

"Butchery staff is always so friendly and..."

Stephan Van Straaten

"Tasty biltong and very well..."

Genevieve Ferreira

"Great prices, better quality and best..."

Tasmin Donaldson

"Good quality food and..."

Johannes Viljoen

"Best ribs & steaks in..."

Annelize Kruger

"Prompt and friendly service..."

Marc Spanidis

"Great service, very..."

HGF PHE

"Great Bulgarian food..."

Ivo todorov

"Spectacular dry-aged..."

Hennie van Deventer

"Great friendly..."

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Schwabinger Stuben

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"Awesome to work..."

Daniel Moore

"Makes me feel at..."

Le'Royed Riechel

"Very good restaurant and nice food, Good staff and friendly..."

Flinxzy

"My family has been coming to Schwabinger Stuben for over 20 years. Whilst some things have changed over the years, they have kept and stuck to the..."

Jan Willem Hoorweg

"Great variety of German beers. The food comes in huge portions and everything tastes great. Look out for the Cordon bleau...it is mouthwatering...."

Kayla Salgado

"decided to go for my birthday....and what can I say....so glad i did...the food tastes so good....great portion sizes....very friendly staff and not..."

Tarryn

"I love the nook and crannieness of schwabinger. Lots of little areas around the place. Great for all occasions, cheerful and cheapish.They have..."

Saul Ben Smith

"Wonderful atmosphere (they have a beer garden) and the whole place has a really authentic German feel. The most divine food! Great service and the..."

Jessica Armstrong

"I have been to this authentic German restaurant a few times because they have a large menu with interesting things to try. My issue with it however..."

Julian Meyer

"Good taste... good cousin... bit slow the service but totally worthy.... we came to experience a German food and it doesn't disappoint us at all..."

Nelson Fernando Borda Beltran

"This place has such a nice atmosphere with very good value for money! The food is delicious, large portions. All round good experience - every time!..."

Kayleigh Elliott

"Best food and first German restaurant I've been too... the ambiance is awesome and waiter very friendly. Children restaurant too and believe this..."

Charlene Nascimento

"We came for their Monday quiz night which was actually a lot of fun, the mood is quite relaxed and everyone can participate if they want. The venue..."

Akira Wing

"Always on the prowl to try different restaurants and we decided to venture out on a German mission...Well as other reviews state, I would..."

Jalapeño Popper

"Nothing like a good old Eisbein from a proper German pub. Always extremely busy but always good service and food. Always improvements to the..."

Carol Hayes

"Great ambiance. The food is delicious and the portions are generous. They also have quiz nights which are great fun and very enjoyable. Be sure to..."

Lerissa

"If good, hearty food and a fun, loud setting are your thing, then this is the place to be! Schnitzels the size of your (rather large) plate, a huge..."

Kat

"Yes and Yes.If youre a beer lover and love a good pub this is the spot for you. Great German food, delicious meals. Im not a sauerkraut fan but..."

Eve

"There are a handful of exclusively German pubs and restaurants around Jo'burg and Schwabinger is definitely my favourite. The space is huge with a..."

Emily Smith

"Really great night out, even on a Monday night. We also joined the pub quiz which was awesome. The food was delicious, really authentically German. I..."

Varushka Padayachi

"Went there for a Sunday lunch and enjoyed the schnitzel and eisbein were all very nice , the strange layout of the buildings was a bit odd and I kept..."

Owen Tennant

"Good German pub style food. Lots to choose from but could possibly include more German beers. Food was tasty and quick and our wait looked after us..."

Stuninho

"Always love eating here and ofter do, especially The Eisbein which is traditionally served with Sauerkraut. Craft beer on tap and Gluwein (not always..."

Celeste Naude

"One of the very first places I ever visited upon arriving in Johannesburg 6 years ago, and i keep returning. Typical Austrian pub vibe - indoor and..."

Heather Hook

"Had farewell drinks here and ordered some platters for the table. The atmosphere is unpretentious and very jovial. We had frikadelles, cheese..."

Ria Fraser @CityFlavours

"..Not a plate of sushi to be found; just loads of steaming sausage, cabbage and pork. And beer. Loads of beer.The kind of food that you..."

Caron Whitfield

"Even though I consider Schwabinger Stuben a must visit, I was just not wowed at all. A great range of beers and a menu of traditional german cuisine..."

Hendrik Van Den Berg

"I have been coming here for years, when I'm in the area and normally with a good Irish mate of mine.The food is above average and there is a lot..."

Warren

"Definitely not the masters of German food in Johannesburg, but you can't go wrong with a good kasegriller and a tasty beer. They have an interesting..."

Scooby Barnard

"Have been going here for over 20 years and they never disappoint. The eisbein is always incredible and the range of beer to compliment is kept very..."

Stuart Duncan Black

"Excellent food, great service from Them a. Fabulous selection on the menu. portion sizes are massive. Definitely the place to go to try authentic..."

Jessica Matthysen

"I have driven passed Scwabinger countless times and wanted to go in a taste the German flare! Alas, lunch today was the day!I booked a..."

Amy Lara Baxter

"Ice cold Savanna and good german food what more could one want?..."

Dorea

"Schwabinger Stuben is the closets to the real Germany you can get in Gauteng. The food was authentic German (as raved by my Austrian friend) and..."

Pei-Lin Chen

"Oh my woooooord!!! Schwabinger stuben is one of our favourite dinner spots. You can order anything on the menu and it will be great. The large..."

Princess Bubblegum

"This is not only a restaurant but more like a small German village. It has a restaurant part, bars etc. And they serve proper German food like..."

Top Foodie

"This is a great spot for a group hang in the summer. Vast amounts of outdoor seating and authentic German food served in massive portions. The menu..."

Nadia Müller

"A really casual, fun place to go have a beer or two after work. The large pub is ideal for a relaxed summer evening. Their pizzas are also quite..."

Lara Lourens

"A lovely casual German restaurant. The food was excellent, very affordable, and the portions are huge! I had a Bauernschnitzel with Sauerkraut and..."

FoodLover

"My favorite German restaurant in SA. Great selection of German beer on tap (most of which is brewed locally). Bottled imports and local beer also..."

"A nice selection of German beer, both on tap and in the bottle. Nothing fancy about this German pub, just good hearty food and good beer. We were a..."

@MzansiGirl

"I love Schwabinger..!! Their food is great, as are the beers - especially their Weiss..!! 🍻 All of their schnitzels are really delicious as is the..."

Wesley Carlisle

"Awesome awesome German food and beer.The side portions were huge and tasty. The schnitzels were big and everyone had doggie bags. The Hungarian..."

Ania Botha

"I have never had a bad experience at this restaurant. The food is fantastic and served in massive portions. The best part is the German beer, can be..."

Lawrence Baker

"If you're a schnitzel person, this is a must. Beer is cold, food is German and atmosphere is great. Should be even better on a Friday/Saturday night...."

Lucianrajah

"Great, classic German food at fantastic prices.You cannot go wrong with the Schnitzel from Schwabinger - get some fries on the side or some..."

David Berry

"We popped in for the first time today for lunch. The place is huge! We sat in the non-smoking section, mostly on our own for the entire meal. And we..."

Heidi Bantam

"Love everything about this place as I was introduced to by my partner of Austrian decent. This is an awesome German deli. We usually do not sit down..."

AG

"The beers are really good and the food is very yummy. Perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Lovely outdoor venue - I suspect a little chilly in..."

Candice Richards

"I am a born and raised German myself and I have to say: If homesickness hits me we always go to Schwabinger. The atmosphere in their outside area..."

Jasmin Benner

"I love this place. German cuisine at its finest. They have a fantastic selection of German beers including Bittberger. With Germans you can never go..."

Marnus Breed

"Enjoyed it. Food and beer was excellent. Good ambiance and not too noisy. Service was a little slow but not unbearable. Will definitely go back...."

Steve Nuns

"It is a favourite winter restaurant for us. Great German Food. Friendly and efficient service. Love the atmosphere. The only request is that the get..."

The Lazy Tourist

"I fell in love with authentic German food in my 20's when I climbed onto a party bus in Dusseldorf with some girlfriends and partied my way up to a..."

Lauras World

"This is one of my favourite restaurants in randburg. The staff are generally pretty good (all though there are the exemptions), the food is tasty and..."

Marcelle Radyn

"Awesome place for bigger get-togethers. The waiters could be better. I always enjoy the schnitzels with extra sauerkraut :) Deutchland über..."

Peter Victor

"I love German food and beer!Schwabinger is a great place for casual parties, after work drinks or when you have a craving for Eisbein. The..."

Merelda

"Best Eisbein I've tasted..loved the little village setup. Has that oktoberfest feel...definitely one of my new favourites. Service was a bit slow..."

Jade Andrews

"Very lively and spacious, great for a boozy Saturday lunch. My favorite dish is the chicken schnitzel with cheese sauce. Friendly service and good..."

Caryl Scott

"Huge German restaurant with nooks and crannies all over the place. Huge menu but being German I went for the Eisbein which was delish. Was huge and..."

Gavin Whindus

"Its a very "different" restaurant with a very relax setting and atmosphere. Its the kind of place to get good food (large portions) and a nice cold..."

Garth Balabanoff

"Great food made in the traditional German way. We tried a variety of schnitzels and each one was delicious. The service was decent and although we..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"Best eisbein ever. And sauerkraut. Lots of very serious-looking Deutsche skinheads with precision beards when I went there last. And craft beers..."

Chris Lazley

"Finally went to the Schwabinger and it was really good. I had an eisbein and it was amazing! Super tasty and lots of crackling. The service was..."

Lisa

"If you're looking for a refined dining experience this isn't the place, if you're looking for authentic German food and great beer you'll be in..."

Shiven Ram Asary

"Deutsch Essen von seiner besten Seite! German food at its best!!!November 2016I was in the mood for fried potatoes and schnitzel ......"

Alma Pretorius

"Good tender ribs but not chargrilled enough for my taste. Great but expensive international draught beers. Massive..."

Marijke Louise

"Watched Workd cup Soccer here. Great vibe and a regular hang out for South African Germans. Schnitzel is the thing to eat here. They are the size..."

Nick Leuenberger

"This is the second time I have been to this German restaurant and once again, they exceeded my expectations. The food is so tasty; I had the..."

Liandi

"Das ist gut ja! A great find, could sit there all day drinking weiss beer & eating spätzle. Service was great, ask for..."

Sands

"Not that many people I know know about the Schwabinger and I love introducing them to it. It's a great little spot nestled into the heart or..."

Blackbeard

"Definitely one of the best spots to get traditional German food in Joburg! The schnitzel's are delicious...and huge! True German style. Every meal..."

Bridget Williamson

"I had the best main meal! Deep fries Camembert with parsley, cranberry sauce a a slice of deep fried pineapple! The meal was a 10/10, it came with..."

Danielle Letard

"This is a fantastic venue to get together for a couple of drinks and possibly some food. A good venue to watch sport at. Staff are friendly and..."

Dave Keating

"Very good food and very nice atmosphere! The beer is great!!!..."

Andréia Feijo

"Schwabingers is a great German restaurant in Randburg. It has a very relaxed atmosphere and is perfect for weekend relaxing. I believe they also have..."

Food Fundi

"Schwabingers is so much fun! It has a great atmosphere as well; we always have a good time there. The casual vibe makes for a relaxed and fun time..."

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