Review Signature Restaurant - Sandton

What a fabulous restaurant! The food was outstanding and kudos to the chef for not trying to over complicate things but to focus on letting the incredible ingredients speak for themselves. This is now by far my favorite restaurant in Johannesburg.

Signature never disappoints; you know exactly what to expect when visiting; attentive staff, amazing food, great ambience. The perfect spot to celebrate special occasions (birthdays in our case) have lunch (casual or business) or drink cocktails. A must-visit for sure.

Thank you for the pleasant service, the food was delicious the ambiance is great we ordered a sushi platter which was amazing to say the list the wine as well went down well I would highly recommend this restaurant for fine dining, the live band also does a beautiful job in entertaining the guests, it also has good sitting, the waiters and waitresses are always well dressed and well made u, it’s great to see the effort they put in making themselves presentable. Though the menu is a bit pricey but well worth it, it makes for a perfect place to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays or any special occasions it’s a real hidden gem if any.

Beautiful place, the food was good justvportion size is very small. The cheese cake was amazing. Stuff is friendly as well. It's very pricey, so be prepared.

The service is out of this world 🌎. The food is delicious. And the atmosphere is romantic 😍. I had scolab and prawn with seafood risotto - I give them 10/10 for the seafood and the risotto was creamy and delicious. My husband at a stake for his main omg that stake was banging. The definition of melting in the mouth can be experienced with their stake! I had a seafood shell Platter for mains and I enjoyed it. We enjoyed bubbles and the live performance.

Fine dining restaurant in Morningside Johannesburg. Higher than general price range as two starters and 4 mains as well 3 large bottles of water, and four custom drinks came to approximately R2800. The food was of high quality and portion size smaller than general SA average- for portion size, think French dining. On the whole, it was a positive experience. Live music was a part of the experience. On the downside, we were celebrating a major milestone, and the reservation was made well in advance with the ask for a premium table. We ended up at a table close to the walkway and in sight of the bathrooms! Disappointing doesn't begin to cover it!! Especially when some of the better tables that clearly could seat 4 or more patrons were occupied by 2 people!

We had an enjoyable time. The food was mostly great, besides one or two things (duck starter was over and part of the dessert had canned peaches). Service was great (Monica was helpful and timeous, and multiple people were available to help). The place looks elegant and inviting - there's a no hat rule in the dining section, though that I wish would be made known on the website. It's a little pricey though, and although the food was good, I'm not sure it's worth the price. Overall, I would recommend a visit.. Just leave your hat at home :)

Amazing service at this venue, well presented dishes. Enjoyed the seafood platter. Desserts were a bit dissapointing though, even though presented well and they looked really good, tasted like commercial grade. The sushi was ok. Overall a good experience though. The bar was stunning, really busy and well run, enjoyed some cocktails and whiskey.

By far, the best food I have had in South Africa…🔥🔥🔥 Awesome cocktails, good food selection and the taste is beyond description. You can tell there are master chefs at work. And the staff are well trained and on-point. You have not tasted the best in SA until you eat here. Just brilliant!

We celebrated our anniversary yesterday. Signature Restaurant offers a Proper Fine Dining Experience. Service was impeccable. Food was amazing. Prices are a bit steep but generally a great place to visit. Great wine selection, a solo live one man band 🎺 kept us entertained.. Be sure to make a turn there..

Our visit to Signature was AMAZING!!! From the warm welcome to the exquisite food, the soulful entertainment and the phenomenal customer service... this is really a top class restaurant and definitely worth every cent. Thank you for making my husband's birthday lunch so unforgettable 💕.

Service was a little slow, waiting almost 45 minutes for drinks isn’t acceptable, but of course the food made up for this. Still a firm favorite of mine. Very relaxed atmosphere.

One of the most atmospheric and very classy restaurant! The best place to spend romantic evening or just to enjoy life music !

What a sublime experience. Elegant decor, extremely attentive staff without being intrusive, one of the best (most extensive) wine lists I’ve encountered in SA, and exquisite food—both on the palate and the eye. Starters are roughly in the R150-200 range, mains roughly R300-400, desserts roughly R150-200. Live music is exactly the right style and volume to complement the setting. An excellent choice for a special occasion!

For starter I had an amazing prawn, scallop and rissotto, followed by a mouth watering duck breast ragout ( I'd advise heavy eaters to get an extra mash / creamed spinach) then berry mascopone cheese cake (best option if you are into sweet and sour taste). Their curry lamb is also the best I've ever tasted.

Service was excellent. Amazing waitress. Attention to detail. Food was exquisite. Definitely the place to go to celebrate a special occasion.

We had tea with Brenda! What a cool and sophisticated vibe. <br/>Prices are for what you get - if you ask R380 for a lamb shank you should give me a R380 lamb shank - and they did.<br/>Not one plate of food was a disappointment, from starters to mains.<br/>Normally with these restaurants everything is excellent right up until desserts - not here. The desserts are excellent.<br/>Setting is good, the cool Jazz music even better. Man I have my new favourite restaurant!

We went to signature for our 20th Wedding Anniversary. They made our evening so special. The food was amazing and staff friendly. “Joseph” did an outstanding job of helping us with great recommendations for food and special drinks. He went out of his way to make our evening a success. You will be seeing us again for sure.

Food was amazing as was the service, there’s also this natural peach/grape drink they serve that’s amazing - highly recommendable

We tried to arrange a dinner reception for 20 people. We met with the manager and hostess in person at the restaurant in Morningside. They told us that for a party of that size, we couldn’t order a la carté but would have to arrange a set menu. We were fine with this, however, we didn’t like the set menu they offered us (it had 3-4 salmon and 2 duck dishes which obviously didn’t offer a lot of choice for our guests) but we were told that we could send them our choices and they would create a set menu for us with a price per head.<br/>We sent the email and 2 weeks later, still no response from Signature. We called and spoke to a manager explaining what we needed, they responded by sending the same set menu. Again, we responded with our request but never got a response from Signature. We cancelled the booking a few days after that. To add insult to injury, on the day of the reception dinner (we had already decided to move to a different restaurant), Signature called me twice to confirm my reservation for that evening?!?!<br/>We haven’t yet eaten at Signature, our booking was based purely on recommendations from others, but this experience alone makes me never want to go to Signature and experience this appalling service firsthand.<br/>To be clear, we tried on multiple occasions to interact with Signature and dealt with two managers and one hostess. This was in no way a single occurrence but many failed attempts. That’s what makes this so frustrating. Terrible experience for a supposedly “great and upmarket” restaurant...

I was really looking forward to having lunch at Signature Restaurant. I found the atmosphere to be pleasant and the staff friendly. However, I found that the table’s main dishes were overly complicated with confused flavours. The food was a bit underwhelming and very expensive. Next time I will be ordering the more simple options on the menu.

My 13 year old's most favourite restaurant, we have eaten there for more than 6 times. She loves Signature. Excellent food and service, love the ambience.

I always enjoy going to Signature. The staff are very hospitable and have always made my experience a pleasure. The food is great and the ambience is definitely one of the highlights of going here. It can be a bit pricey depending on what you get but it has always been worth it for me.

Lovely, cozy atmosphere. Live jazz performance. Paradise fillet was delicious, the staff are friendly and helpful. Excellent service. I had a great birthday dinner.

Nice restaurant - went to dinner with a friend of mine. Great vibe and ambience. Music adds a lovely touch of class to the place.<br/><br/>Food 4/5<br/>Service 3.5/5<br/>Total 3.5/5

My family and I had a wonderful experience at Signature celebrating my birthday. I enjoyed a shellfish platter, which was absolutely delicious. The service was exceptional and really added to making my birthday special. We will definitely return here for another celebration or just to enjoy the delicious meals Signature has to offer.

We had a wonderful evening at Signature Morningside. Excellent service and friendly waitrons. The live band set a romantic and relaxing atmosphere all round. The food was delicious, However the sushi was very standard and small in size not worth it for the price. Great resturant to celebrate special occasions.

What an upmarket, classy restaurant this is. Perfect for date night or an important celebration. Dress up to the nines and prepare to be impressed. The ambiance is superb with a live band to serenade you all night. I ordered the fillet steak, which was made to my liking. Service was on point! I I highly recommend this place.

My experience at this restaurant was amazing! Staff are so friendly and efficient. There is a live band. Food was great! I love the way the food was served. Good atmosphere and environment. Suitable for any type of occasion.

Beautiful spot! Friendly staff and great food. I enjoyed everything from the starter to dessert! I forgot to snap a photo of the dessert, but I had the berry semifreddo, which was absolutely divine. My salmon salad was served with regular eggs as the chef didn’t think the quail eggs were up to standard.<br/><br/>I’m a lover of good bread, and I must say, the table bread was also amazing! With the beetroot butter and curry butter.<br/><br/>I had a peek at my ‘table neighbors’ dessert selection, which was the Signature Soufflé. It smelt so divine that I’ll be returning for that. <br/><br/>Keep up the great work guys

The food was to die for, I cannot fault it. Went there in a large group but they handled us quite well. The restrictions against noise though I am bit put off by but it’s okay because it’s Signature

My fiancé and I celebrated our anniversary here. From the moment you enter, you step into a relaxed, well decorated, sophisticated, fine dining environment with attentive, and responsive service from the front staff to the waiters. Throughout the whole menu there is a seam of thoughtfulness, of care, and of course, immense detail. Without a doubt our dishes were not just beautifully constructed plates built on the foundation of quality ingredients but also overwhelmingly delicious! I have to say they were the best prawns I’ve had! Drinks are a little on the pricey side however looked and tasted good too!

Food and decor outdated. Food very expensive for what you get. My meal was cold and bland. Staff had a great attitude but I suspect they have been trained to be so attentive that it became intrusive.

We were given a friendly welcome and initially the atmosphere was enjoyable and it is not the first time that I visited this branch.<br/><br/>Our server was on point, very professional and friendly. There was also great team work from the other waitrons.<br/><br/>All dishes that we had from the starter, main course and dessert were all served timeously, well presented and delicious.<br/><br/>However, when I made my booking I specifically requested a table which was not close to the bar area. On the day the hostess called to confirm my booking I again mentioned that I do not want a table close to the bar or door.<br/><br/>Unfortunetly I was given a table close to the bar, I am not one to complain or ask to be moved to another table once seated but I do wish I had done so last night.<br/><br/>By the time I had received my starter the noise from the bar was encroaching the live stage music and romantic ambience. I honestly felt like I was in a "Dros restaurant" or some sort of sports bar. Everytime the door opened there was an overwhelming rowdiness which just ruined the atmosphere and evening celebrations.<br/><br/>I did inform our server at the end when I was leaving of my distisfaction and she did inform her manager who immediately came and apologized, however in my opinion one should draw a line and decide whether you are a fine dining establishment or a sports bar! In future I will rather opt to celebrate my special occasion at a more peaceful, classy establishment free of noise and large tv screens which draw undesireable crowds.<br/><br/>

Fantastic service and beautiful setting, but that is were it ends unfortunately. Over priced, with a bottle of wine at 350% mark up. Have had similar food at a lower price point, little sad as this restaurant has a lot of potential.

The service was really good. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere great (they have live music). The food was average for the price. This place is expensive e.g. water R85 per bottle.

I have generously given this restaurant 2 stars. If we talk about staff and service only I would give them a 5, but because a restaurant is all about food I give you a 2. Your food is poor and flavourless. Risotto, ha 🤣ha 😂 ha, hard clumps of stuff. Ostrich, what ? 4 little sticks of meat not a main course. Your starter was bigger then the main. Thank God for your outstanding staff and ambiance, otherwise really try again. Won't be back.

Where to begin? This fine dining haunt is perfect for the poised professional who demands the best of herself and those around her. It is ideal for a martini lunch - I'm certain distinguished businessmen have signed bank-busting deals seated in one of the booths on the restaurants floor. The service is of a superior standard and the food is award-winning.<br/><br/>Signature is your friend when you want to celebrate your birthday with class; it will light the candles to ignite the passion between lovers during a romantic dinner date. Though the restaurant was reasonably full, the maître d swiftly accommodated us. <br/><br/>Their food is cooked to perfection and well seasoned (a little too well with some dishes), but all in all I has a lovely time at Desmond Mabuza's restaurant.

We’re really unsure how this establishment has come to enjoy the rating it has. The price point is pretty high but we have no problem paying for quality produce prepared well - what we ate here was neither of these things. We selected starters, mains and dessert and only one out of 5 dishes was something we might return for but that chance was thwarted by the fact that it still didn’t warrant the price tag attached. The tortellini in my salmon dish was rubbery, my salmon tasteless and clearly of poor quality. My husband’s risotto was not al dantw and rather a heavy glutinous mush. We never leave food in our plates and if we do, we take it home but this is the first event in our lifetimes that we couldn’t even stomach to do so. We were not previously informed that events would be happening on the same night we chose to celebrate our anniversary and the venue was extremely loud perhaps worsened by the fact that we were seated right next to two big groups. We avoided complaining on the night as it was our anniversary but it certainly was not a great way to celebrate it. The only reason I’ve given a rating of 2 and not 1 is because the service was sensational - staff are really attentive and very well mannered. It’s a real shame that their kitchen can’t match up to their floor.

Upmarket yet cosy and romantic. Fabulous food. Great wine selection. Wonderful for a special occasion. Have an after-dinner glass of bubbly in the lounge to end your evening with some pizazz

I cannot fault this establishment!<br/><br/>Celebrated our 2 years anniversary here and it was a wonderful evening.<br/><br/>We decided to have a combination of Starters for dinner. (see pictures)<br/><br/>The food was immaculate, the service was great and professional and the ambiance is wonderful (loved the live music)<br/><br/>My recommendations in order (from favorite)<br/>#1 Prawn stuffed calamari (not on the menu)<br/>#2 The Steak Tartar (yum!)<br/>#3 Triple layer sushi<br/>#4 Prawn with saffron pear chutney<br/>#5 Chicken (see picture)<br/>#6 Balsamic fillet.<br/><br/>Highly recommend this restaurant :)

Good food and service. Very over priced... even for a business lunch. If the pricing was better I’d rate it a 4. But the food wasn’t worth the price tag

One of my better fine dining experinces, from the friendly staff to the calm and soothing ambiance this place radiates. There is light live music that plays in the background which just adds to the vibe. The food was amazing and of a high quality.

Very good. Wide offer of starters and mains. Sushi on the nenu as well. Going sushi combos, the quality is high and very tasty sushi and sashimi. Very nice service, parking outside, for sushi 35-40€/pax. A must try!

Stunning ambience and lovely food. Great service. Call early and reserve a table and watch the sunset over JHB. Celebrated a birthday here and thank you for the song;)<br/><br/>Starters, mains and creme brulee trio to finish

Loved every bit of this Restaurant! The ambience is great and they had live musician's when we were there. <br/><br/>The waiters were absolutely friendly and professional so to speak. <br/><br/>We started off with an onion soup and Greek salad and then proceeded to have Queen prawns and a chocolate brownie for dessert.<br/><br/>I've tried better dessert and better greek salads at other fine dining restaurants but the prawns and the soup was in a class of it's own.<br/><br/>It's really great if you go at sunset because you can watch the sun set as there is a terrific view of jhb in the restaurant.<br/><br/>Definitely will go again!

Mmmm I was here for a office lunch and I was in two minds the decor and feeling was old and very stiff well for the price it must be stiff. I had a salad that was superb but the fillet was not worth the money not at all! Will definitely not be paying myself for Dinner here as it's overpriced....

Very pleasant evening with exceptional back round music. Service was great, what you would expect from a restaurant in this price range. <br/>The rockerfella oyster starter was divine and highly recommended.<br/>Main course.. Lamb shank was however disappointing. Meat was tender but somehow dry. The pork ribs were pleasant and tasty. However they could serve the ribs with 6 sumo chips instead of 4. Overall a pleasant dinning experience.

The Signature Restaurant has top notch ambiance with piano bar and stage for jazz bands, elegant dining room with city views, and a beautiful bar. They take pride in serving local wild game along with a signature collection of south African and world wines. Awarded by Platinum Diners Wine club, 2016 Eat Out awards, the Best of Joburg 2009, and RASA Restaurant of the Year in 2012

I love the location and the setting. Food is good, desserts are even better. The service is.. hard to judge. I found one waitress to be quite rude and another waiter to be wonderful. It's just overly pretentious.

Highly disappointed by the lack of a better maintained kitchen. Roaches on the table and chairs was highly embarrassing. Secondly the pork belly remained over cooked despite’s attempt of being offered a second plate. The interior is amazing however the food quality needs to match up. However your wine list is the bomb! 🍷

Signature is always an excellent choice. A couple of days ago I went for dinner with a couple of my colleagues. The waiter recommended a signature dish - salmon stuffed in another fish. One of my personal favorites from now on. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to enjoy the wine I wanted, the bottles are pretty expensive and me being the accountant that I am, I can’t justify paying double the price of wine I can get cheaper at Tops or Makro😊

In my limited experience with fine dining I've usually had mediocre experiences - the food generally looks amazing but lacks depth and flavor. Signature proved otherwise - the Greek salad was delicious. I had the chicken supreme - also amazing. The trio creme brûlée was decadent- my favorite being the bar one. Lovely experience, service was top notch and the musicians were a great added touch.

Second time visiting Signature, and was really expecting more for the prices charged. One can not fault the fantastic service from the process of booking to constant attention from waiters. The ambiance and design was great, just as expected!<br/><br/>However one comes to a restaurant to enjoy the meal and find something extraordinary (or at least better than average) from an upmarket restaurant. I did not settle at the fact that we had an average experience on Valentine's in February, so thought to try our chances for the second time for a birthday celebration. The food was presented well and a lot of though was put into the design and presentation of the dish. However the taste was quite mediocre to say the least (even from great tasting ingredients in general such as oysters, fish and meat) and you will perhaps do better off with food at Tasha's around the corner and pay the money that the food deserves.

Service, food ,view, live band. 11/10 really had a good time, will definitely go back. One of the best restaurants, worth every cent you will spend there.

We visited signature for my fiancé’s birthday and were a bit disappointed. I made a booking well in advance and request they add his name to the band’s shout outs later in the evening. When we arrived they couldn’t even find our reservation, the service was pretty slow, the food was overpriced and underwhelming.. we’ve definitely had better.

Without doubt the most elegant restaurant in Johannesburg. The staff is very accommodating and pays attention to every detail, to the smallest thing like replacing a fork that fell unnoticed. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing, with amazing live music. The food is to die for. A huge variety to choose from and the waiters' recommendations are definitely something to listen to. Pricey, but worth every cent for the food service and any special occasion that Signature makes more special.

Food was delicious. Had the fillet and was prepared to perfection. The dessert was also very good. Prices were higher than average but service and food was excellent.

Wow where to start! The food was beautifully presented and tasted as good as it looked. The atmosphere was very calming, with soft piano playing in the background, really set a spectacular atmosphere. And the staff was absolutely amazing.

The restaurant itself is lovely , with the beautiful view and the calming live music but for the quality of some of the food it was just too overpriced and that tainted it for me, never-mind the mark-up on wine, which is just excessive - 250%!? Sushi, however was really great I will say, and the chocolate fondant delicious, but my steak was overdone and the flavors not that great. I'd much rather go to a place like Marble etc for meat if I am going to pay that price...Service is very attentive and staff are friendly and welcoming so no complaints there at all. The evening was still really lovely, but I just feel if a restaurant charges such prices, all dishes should be worth the bill at the end.

Firstly the best and most professional service I have ever experienced. Atmosphere alive, warm and happening. All our dishes were outstanding. Well presented and amazing flavors. Well return for many more.

This place hasn't been a disappointment thus far; after a few visits I still get excited about it. <br/><br/>Good food, fantastic wine selection and great service/ hosting by the always welcoming staff.

Went to this establishment for a birthday and enjoyed excellent service and food. The sushi was simply spectacular and the prawns were a delight.

Had the yummiest seafood platter here. The service here is impeccable. The food was really good. Everything was marinated in a variety of flavours and each was delicious. The price is steep. Best to save this for a special occasion. Live music was wonderful.

Had a birthday dinner here with family and truly enjoyed the experience <br/><br/>The wait staff is attentive, the food far exceeded my expectations and the atmosphere a delight

21/07/2017<br/>This was my second visit to Signature and this time I chose it for the most important day in my calendar, my birthday. The vibe here is great, right up my alley. Love the live music which isn't too loud, had a great view of the stage as well as of sandton had we were seated by the booth like area. I'm 35% sure our waiter was Martin and he was fantastic lol. To start I ordered the salmon fashion sandwich, main was the queen prawns and everything was divine, I honestly can not fault anything even if i tried. At the end of the meal our waiter brought me a complimentary ice cream with a candle and the musician played a little happy Birthday song 😊. Had a really great experience and would like to thank Signature for making my day even better. Ps. What sort of people get their names on knives? <br/><br/><br/>04/07/2015 <br/>Lovely restaurant, great for a romantic dinner, ordered sushi and since I've never had sushi before I can't really compare it although I would order it again. Also had the Ferrero Roche tiramisu and it was divine. The staff was very professional and pleasant and they had vast knowledge of the menu and wine list which is always a plus.

I am never disappointed when I come to this long time favourite. The food is ALWAYS amazing & the service is on point. The waiters are very attentive & treat their customers very well. From opening doors for you, pulling out your chair & always making sure that your wine glass is filled. It is obviously an expensive restaurant but everything is worth EVERY cent you spend. Definitely one of my favourite dining experiences in Joburg.

Signature is such a beautiful restaurant and whenever I go there I really feel quite special. This is due to the amazing hosting that the exhibit. The waiters are so attentive and you really are treated so well. When restaurants tend to be more pricey I am far more critical and really feel like all aspects need to be on point. Signature definitely lived up to my standards. Delicious food, great ambience and amazing hostesses. Lovely evening!

Second time at Signature and I was just as impressed at the first time. Hands down some of the most incredible food! The service is fantastic, friendly, attentive and very professional and knowledgeable! It's definitely a splurge, with nothing on the menu under R150, but totally worth it! I am certainly coming back, rather sooner than later! Excellent!

I've eaten here many times. The food is good and the waiters are also good. I have even eaten here wearing takkies. On Saturday my guests and I were turned away due to not following a dress code. I would have appreciated if the hostess atleast suggested to seat us away from other guests due to the dress code as the restaurant was empty at 4.30. On that note we ate at the restaurant across from signature and watched as several guest entered wearing takkies and jeans went in. Double standards for this restaurant!

Excellent service, menu has good food options and the cooking is very good. My wife's favourite spot. When I bought her a new car I took her, my mother inlaw, niece and nephew to celebrate, when I want to spoil her and want a calm mellow not too flashy but exquisite spot with the perfect colour and lighting that'd the spot. Keep it up guys and by the way she's a chef.

Signature restaurant has definitely earned its status as one of Joburg's top restaurants.<br/>Everything about our dining experience last night was exceptional:<br/>The service is excellent - waiters and managers are very attentive and we never had to wait to get anyone's attention.<br/>The ambience was lovely and the resident band enhanced the cosy atmosphere with their laid-back almost smooth jazz-style renditions of various songs.<br/>The wine list is very extensive and you are spoilt for choice, but the cheapest bottle is about R240 - so be prepared to splash out.<br/>For appetisers the fresh bread rolls were served with standard butter, beetroot butter & curry butter - the latter half I absolutely loved. I jokingly asked the waitress to see whether the chef would share the delicious recipe with me & a few minutes later she surprised me with the recipe from the kitchen.<br/>For mains I had the Wild mushroom risotto and my friend had the Orange glazed salmon. While both were delicious, my risotto was without doubt the best I have ever had in Joburg by far!<br/>Dessert consisted of the Berry Semifreddo and the Rose water, toasted almond and ginger panna cotta. Both desserts did not disappoint, but the semifreddo was divine.<br/>The bill came to just over R1000, so it's definitely a place to go if you have money to splurge on a night out. It is well worth the visit though & I'll definitely be back to test out the other desserts on the menu.

Delicious - every mouthful was perfectly crafted. Amazing staff, perfect portion size and great ambience. I enjoyed the prawn bruchetta starter, curried lamb shank main and my night could not have ended better with the chocolate soufflé for dessert. I'll definitely be back...

Probably the best layout of a fine dining restaurant in the Country. Pricing is competitve for what you get however the quality of the food is not superlative and probably surpassed by establishments such as Pigalle and Fishmonger.

I enjoyed my evening from start to finish! The service was excellent. The food was perfection. We had this crispy calamari salad which blew my mind! And those flavored butters served with their starter bun melted my soul! We celebrated our first wedding anniversary at Signature and I couldn't find a single fault with this beautiful restaurant! Thank you for a wonderful evening!

A celebration of being a year younger brought me to a fancy gourmet experience at the Signature Restaurant in Morningside. <br/><br/>The ambience of live music and a stunning sunset view created a luxurious gastronomic experience.<br/><br/>I selected the Chicken Confit as the Starter to whet my appetite which was indeed pleasing to the eye but served cold which was disappointing. <br/><br/>I chose the flame - grilled baby chicken with an aim of trying to remain steadfast in my usual favourites. However, the chicken was served hot but found to be quite bland. <br/><br/>Dessert was indeed a delight as I ventured toward another favourite which didn't disappoint the eye nor the palate. The Ferrero Rocher Tiramisu was served with caramel gel, chocolate parfait, hazelnut crumble and chocolate ganache with a side of strawberry and kiwi to break the indulgence.<br/><br/>Overall, a pleasurable but overpriced experience that I would not repeat in the near future despite the luxury ambience and excellent service.

Went there for our anniversary and what an experience ! Classy interior, prompt and professional service and dishes to die for. Plating of the dishes an artwork on its own. You might not be able to afford it to come back but you'll always want to. Justifies being rated one of the best restaurants in Johannesburg.

Fine dining with some live music and views of the Jozi night lights to set the scene.<br/><br/>From the wine menu one has plenty to select from with a wide range of local and international to choose from.<br/><br/>The menu only offering the best and covering a range to suit all palettes. My mouth waters just thinking about it again.

This was second visit to Signature and I was slightly disappointed. The food quality was excellent, but the service wasn't great. I had my management team with me and the wine glasses were frequently empty and we had to call the staff to order more to drink. Not ideal

This is a must try!! My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Signature and was blown away by the romantic atmosphere, great service and delicious food!! We will most definitely go back again!!

Awesome restaurant... we had the privilege of dinning here fir our 10th wedding anniversary. The staff made us feel like royalty and the food was extraordinarily delicious. Will definitely go back

Wow!! What an awesome establishment. Beautifully appointed and a magnificent view if you are lucky enough to get a window seat. The staff are extremely professional and most courteous. The food is fantastic. The starters were simply memorable. Steak tartare, beef carpaccio and calamari salad. Main courses were generous in quantity and utterly delicious. We had prawns, kingklip on the bone, a lamb rack and duck. Unfortunately no space for dessert!! I can't wait to go back!!

Longstanding upmarket venue in Morningside. You will be dining with the political and social - who's - who. The food is above average, the service outstanding and the wine section beyond reproach. If pretense is your comfort zone - this is the Restuarant of your dreams. Highly recommended for special occasions.

I haven't been to Signature for a while but needed a venue for an overseas guest who likes seafood and we decided go there. Definitely a good choice which means its now back on my radar whenever i'm craving seafood. <br/>The Bouillabaisse starter was a hit and you don't often find this at many restaurants. The lamb rump was rich but tasty, calamari delicious and i loved my platter of prawns and langostines. We shared a fruit platter which was lovely and fresh and definitely too big for one person.<br/>Simolinah (apologies if i got the spelling wrong) was delightful - friendly and on the ball and gave us good menu recommendations.<br/>The live music was a plus although the number of bithdays being celebrated was quite something...I felt we were the only table not having a birthday. :-)<br/>Next time i'll go back I'll ask for a table with a view and not where we were sitting (near the door to the bar) as every now and then I got a whiff of cigar smoke.<br/>But all in all....great seafood and great service!<br/>

Amazing place. A definite must! Very romantic if you are looking for the perfect date night! Amazing food and great service! It is an expensive place but definitely worth every penny! The waiters and manager is very helpful and friendly. 5 star service all the way. Wine from all over the world takes you on a journey to all the places you wish you could be in!

Yay 👍🏾<br/>Flavours: Very playful flavours. Each meal was pretty distinct. My partner and I had starters (I had the lobster tail and he had the oyster rockafella). I devoured most of BOTH starters. The lobster was prepared very well: not overcooked, well seasoned and paired well with the betroot enfused side yums yums. The oysters were lovely too. Usually not a fan of oysters but these I enjoyed mainly because of the hollandaise sauce and the spinach. Absolute genius! Mains were good as well. I had the beef medallions which were good, well prepared (enjoyed my starter more) and my partner had the Signature trio which was lovely because it was a little piece of everything. Succulent quail and duck and juicy pork belly 👌🏾 all 3 cuts were prepared with respect and really held their own on the trio plate.<br/>Plating: Expertly done. Made me feel very lavish and sophisticated, in line with the vibe of the place<br/>Servings: Very reasonable portions. You can get moderately full on 2 courses over 3 hours with a bottle of wine. If you stretch dinner for longer, you can probably fit in a shared dessert comfortably. <br/><br/>Nay 👎🏾<br/>Really can't fault them on much. Very classy venue, more than competent staff and premium food. If you're looking for a sure thing and you're willing to pay a little extra for the dining experience, I would recommended this establishment. We had dessert which was beautiful presented. Next time I'd opt for something lighter though. After the 2 courses and the wine, a heavy chocolate dessert just FINISHED ME! That was on me though for overindulging, not on Signature.

I decided to visit Signature after hearing a lot about it from friends, and I must say I was not disappointed. Although it is situated in a shopping centre, the moment you step in through the doors the ambience is spectacular.<br/><br/>The waiters are fabulous; no other words to describe them. Our waiter was always at hand and very attentive. He made excellent wine recommendations which were a hit.<br/><br/>For mains I had the Signature trio; while really tasty, both the duck leg and quail was dry and overcooked and was tough to cut through even with a steak knife; the only downside to my experience. Dessert was fantastic, and as we were celebrating my sister's birthday, they added a candle to her dessert which was a nice touch.<br/><br/>The service and quality was impeccable, so despite the tough duck and quail, I will definitely be back to try the other dishes.<br/><br/>

A definite try before you die restaurant !!!<br/>Amazing upmarket formal restaurant with more to offer than you can expect.<br/>Really enjoyed the live jazz performance on stage as you dine on perfectly cooked cuisine. <br/>An experience that everyone should have , the food is amazing and it complements the sunset view ever so perfectly. <br/>#1forthebooks

We celebrated a special occasion here last night, so the expectations were quite high. Even with the high expectations, I was blown away with the whole evening. <br/><br/>From arriving to leaving, every single detail was exceptional. We were greeted by very friendly staff and taken to our table. The waiter (Mxolosi - Sorry for the spelling, but i know his name means "Peacemaker") immediately offered us water and menus. While we were reading through the options available, another waiter brought bread and butter - three different types: mustard, beetroot and plain. <br/><br/>We had champagne to start off the evening and opted for the stuffed calamari and fried calamari salad as starters. Both were phenomenal! Especially the stuffed calamari - it is served with a lovely apricot sauce. <br/><br/>For mains we went with two signature dishes: the biltong venison and the beef tournedo. Both were absolutely stunning! The presentation was wonderful and the taste magnificent. I have never had venison cooked to such perfection. <br/><br/>For dessert we went with the waiter's recommendation of the rose water, toasted almond and ginger panna cotta - the perfect way to end our night, WOW!!! <br/><br/>Some more highlights of the evening: the waiter was extremely attentive and even decanted our wine we brought with. He knows the menu very well and could explain all the dishes! <br/>There was some smooth jazz being performed from the little stage, this sets the mood and makes for a lovely atmosphere. <br/>The views are stunning and I would recommend asking for a window table, if available.

Thank you Signature for such an amazing experience. My boyfriend and I came here for a special dinner, and special it was! The service was exceptional, waiters very attentive! <br/><br/>Only downfall was that the cellar was not stocked with a lot of the European wines that we selected. On saying this, our waiter made a wine suggestion - and I must say that we were pleasantly surprised. <br/><br/>The food was superb, we both had salmon dishes for starters. Followed by the pork belly and paradise fillet. We ended with a cheese board and espresso with 1920 in the cigar lounge. <br/><br/>We had a great experience and will definitely be coming back!

Timeless restaurant! Service is always consistent, ambiance is amazing. <br/>One thing I'd recommend is always sticking to the steaks or seafood when ordering. I had a seafood risotto and didn't enjoy as much as I thought I would. My partner also had some experimental dish, but in the end the classics always work best!

Wow! Today was as close to a perfect restaurant experience as you can get! My husband and I went for dinner to close off our year, and we absolutely loved it. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was delicious (generous portion sizes, beautifully presented) and the service excellent. And as a cherry on top we were presented with 2 signature pens, such a lovely gesture! Thanks for the amazing experience of dining at your restaurant :)

Beautiful venue. Great setting, the staff are ready to fulfill any request you may have. The food is amazing, and you truly get what you pay for, beautifully prepared,and tantalising on the pallet. Really worth a visit(and the extra buck)

One of the most exclusive fine dining experiences in Johannesburg...Sandton to be exact ! Situated in the Morningside shopping center, Signature provides a sophisticated fine dining experience , with beautiful decor and excellent service . For starters I opted to try the fish cakes, which was very enjoyable and tasty ! However I felt it crumbled too quickly for my liking ! Onto the lovely butterfly queen prawns as mains. Once again beautifully prepared served with a trio of sauces, of peri-peri , lemon butter & garlic butter, I still felt it lacked a little something ! The best of our three course meal was undoubtedly the Ferrero Rocher Tiramisu! As with other dishes , a true piece of culinary art ! Served with fresh fruit of kiwi and strawberries coupled with some dark chocolate ice cream set on top of crumbled Ferrero Rocher chocolate . Divine ! I did feel the Tiramisu could have done with a bit more liqueur ! Although I was slightly disappointed in each of the 3 courses , on the whole it was a great fine dining experience ! If you got cash to splash Signature is definitely worth a visit.

Signature Restaurant is the old faithful in my family for celebrations, so when thinking of a last minute dinner venue to celebrate my birthday, Signature won.<br/><br/>As soon as you walk through the door, you are treated to excellent service by the hostesses, waiters and managers. The lights are dimmed in the restaurant and there is a beautiful view of johannesburg out the window.<br/><br/>The food doesn't disappoint either and even though we have been here numerous times before, the food is yet to disappoint. The live singer also creates a lovely atmosphere.<br/><br/>The price is a bit on the steeper side so it's definitely a special occasion venue, but wow, what an occasion it will be.

Signature met my expectations and a little beyond.<br/>The dim lights and live performance that makes for a great ambience.<br/>It meets the definition of fine dining in every form, smell, size, and taste. A round of applause for chef Randy <br/>A bucketlist item for every couple as the food and experience is worth every penny.

I had the most amazing food crush on Chef Randy tonight. I had a celebratory dinner tonight and I chose to do it in style at Signature. This is a place that doesn't disappoint if you have a fine palette with and equally fine bank account to service that. You know how some fine dining places charge you a price that makes you feel was ok? Well, even though the bill tonight was expensive I didn't walk out disgruntled. In fact, I felt the art work deserved the price tag and I will happily be back again. My mains was the Monk Fish seafood risotto. My risotto was cooked in black squid ink and my seafood pieces were succulent and juicy. The desserts we ordered were little artworks and too pretty to eat.

Unfortunately what stands out here is the fact that we weren't allowed tap water. For me, charging a handsome fee at a restaurant is fine as long as the restaurant is adding value to my experience. Forcing me to drink bottled water is doing exactly the opposite. But I guess the issue is debatable, and will bother some more than others. <br/><br/>Aside from this, the food was of a really high standard. However, the mark of a good restaurant is the ability to serve every dish at a consistently high standard. Some of the dishes served were exemplary, from presentation to taste. But other dishes were far less impressive and extremely overpriced. A great restaurant should not offer a dish it cannot serve well. <br/><br/>The view was a pleasant surprise and so was the live music. I would recommend the biltong dusted venison for mains and the berry semi-freddo for dessert. <br/><br/>There is also a minimum charge per person excluding drinks. Again, this is very pretentious and forceful, detracting from the experience. <br/>

I struggle to fault. This is how your dining experience should be. From the hostess to the service staff, they all make you feel appreciated. The service is superb and the winelist and menu leaves you salivating. The quality of food is spectacular. Attentiveness is def key to their success.

Went for a company dinner and it was really classy! The place, ambience, service and food were just too good! The wine selection is a wine lover’s dream and the food selection is ever better. I tried a prawn dish which was extremely tasty but you only seem to get 5 prawns (considering the price you pay…) I ended it off with the crème brule which was tasty but not the best. Other than this, it was a good evening. Just remember to bring along a pretty penny to pay....

Definitely a restaurant to add to your list! After the hot rolls with the assorted butters, We had the tomato soup and fish cake starters - which were both equally amazing, and these were then succeeded wi the the paradise fillet and the curry lamb shank - I have to say that I was not expecting to be that full and unable to finish our meals! We had the pleasure of being waited on by the most friendly waitress I saw there who was an absolute gem and went out of her way to make us feel content and happy. We even had a special dedication for our anniversary along with dessert and candles! Will definitely be returning.

Wow! Signature is amazing and by far the best restaurant I have been to. Everything from the food to the service to the setting is perfection.<br/><br/>It was date night and we decided to try Signature and what a great decision that was.<br/>They start you off with fresh rolls with three types of butter. (Also served between starters and mains)<br/><br/>For starters, we tried their sushi which was the salmon sashimi and salmon roses. The sushi was delicious, fresh and the salmon roses had a generous portion of salmon. We also tried their chicken soup that was full of flavour. After starters, expectations were high for mains.<br/><br/>For mains, my boyfriend had the paradise fillet and I had the quail. We both thoroughly enjoyed our mains and it each meal was presented beautifully and the portions were generous and divine.<br/><br/>Service was absolutely the best I've experienced. Our waiter Rodger was great, he was friendly, helpful and had perfect timing.<br/><br/>Overall it was a wonderful experience and although it is very pricy, the high quality of food and service justifies the price. I also wanted to mention, although the restaurant is situated in a mall, once you are inside the restaurant, the ambience and the luxury setting makes you forget that you are in a mall.

I decided to spoil my bf on Valentine's Day at Signature for the first time. Their set 3 course menus was R750per person for a 3 course meal. Upon arrival the waiter asked us if we would like a glass of champagne, to which we agreed to after much convincing from him that pink bubbly would be great for the romantic Valentine's dinner (couldn't be more than R200 a glass right?) He brings it and didn't even tell us what champagne we were drinking. The first two courses were good however the next was disappointing. Prawns were overcooked and were stuck to the shell and the dessert was super sweet. The crazy bill comes at the end of the night at a whopping R700 for champagne (two glasses!!! For R50 more we could have added another person to join us for the entire dinner. The entire bottle of Moët Rose in a regular store costs R580), and R90 for a bottle of water. In total the bill was R2519 (they included the gratuity even though the R1500 was paid for in Jan. Perhaps the waiter should have mentioned the price per glass of champagne instead of preying on innocent patrons. He didn't seem fazed when questioned or concerned at the fact that we felt robbed. A costly night for average food and service, quite disappointed especially since we looked forward to a classy evening with perfect food. Won't refer anyone to Signature.

Divine food...wonderful music...service is awesome! <br/>Great for a couple and also good vibe for a group of friends celebrating any special occasion! <br/>Will definitely visit again;)

Great fine dinning experience and live music just takes it one step ahead of the rest. Food, service, staff was above par. Complete luxury!!! If you want to impress your date\spouse, client or in-laws then this is place to have lunch meeting or dinner date at.

Words can never adequately describe this experience. The staff is very friendly and attentive, the ambience is to die for and the live music was just the perfect cherry on top. And the food.... out of this world. I'd recommend this place for an intimate dinner with your special person. Very intimate environment and worth every penny.

Signature remains one of the top classy Restaurants in Johannesburg . Their service is impeccable and the food is always on point .<br/>I had the Oyster Rocefelle for starters it was amazing👌🏻 and for mains we had the Signature shellfish platter and the Signature trio.. Our food was...

Beautiful restaurant, lovely atmosphere combined with live music makes for a wonderful night out. Perfect place for some romance. Service is top notch and food it great too.

Signature was not a planned trip for a friend and I, but seeing as though It was spontaneous I was pleasantly surprised with the tasty Sushi Platters that lived up to it's hype. I may have to do a second review when I make my next visit as I would love to try other things on the menu but in the interim I am really pleased with this opulent restaurant

Extremely classy. <br/>Out of this world food and wine selection.<br/>Service was impeccable.<br/>Pricey but you get what you pay for, a fine dining experience.<br/>Every aspect was on point.