We had a great corporate lunch event. The food was great and the staff very friendly. Parking is a mission as you need to drive around to Stella Street to park. Nothing a glass of wine couldn't fix.
Denise Veater Richard Stanley
+5
We had an amazing Date Night. Our waiter, Liston, was awesome. Our steaks melted in our mouths and the onion rings were to die for... I couldn't decide on dessert so Liston offered to make the choice and came back with the tastiest cheesecake! Thank you for an awesome date night... Traveling from the North of Pretoria was absolutely worth it!!! We will be back with friends!!!
Really nice rib eye steak and the service was spot on. Awesome value for money.
The food is awesum, the portions are big and the staff is friendly. Enjoyed the ambiance
Excellent food and great service - always a great experience.
Awesome!!! Thanks to the great staff and the amazing fillet!!!
We went for Valentine's day supper. From the start everything was awesome! Greeted immediatly and taken to our table. We had friendly servers. The food was amazing!! We had spicy chourico and beef carpaccio for starters. Then we had wild mushroom gnocchi and chicken kebab for mains. The chicken was a little bit dry. The rest of the food we could not fault. The atmosphere is something beyond anything I have experienced. The cocktails were nice. We will be going back for supper again! The chefs took time to come and talk to us, which was amazing!!
Www.getinmybelly.co.za
+4
About a month ago I attended the relaunch of The Bull Run hosted by Johannesburg in Your Pocket. The Bull Run, situated in the heart of Sandton across from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, is an ode to Wall Street and the steakhouses of downtown New York (thus the clever name). The Bull Run has recently undergone a R20 million renovation and extension giving rise to the new Dollar Bar, the unveiling of the great bull sculpture and a gorgeous redesigned interior.
we found this place on the entertainer app...5 star....the food was cooked to perfection, we ordered medium rare fillet and we got it...we also ordered chicken cordon bleu and the chicken was so juicy....we did corkage which was R90....pricing is not bad and had very good service. vibe is great and venue is beautiful
Sphamandla Shilubana
+3.5
Okay, I was ready to give this place a solid 1 out of 5, but as the night progressed, my experience got better.
It started off with getting to the Bull run at around 20:00pm on a Thursday, and it was very busy. To my disappointment, it seems that the restaurant didn't care about anyone who wasn't at a large table or something because I came here alone to get a drink while I waited for my girlfriend and boy was the service horrific. I got a table outside and I waited 5 minutes to even get a waiter to come to me. Once someone spotted me, I asked for a drinks menu and I only got a wine list as well as a cocktail menu when I specified that I wanted to see what beers and ciders they had. I just ordered a hunters dry instead of beer because I couldn't wait anymore. I waited another 10 minutes just to get served a bottle of cider and given a glass. During this period, I could see the waiter who took down my drink order focus his attention on a table that had about 8 people. Completely forgot about me.
I left the restaurant to meet up with my girlfriend at the Protea Marriot next door and I had planned to take her to Nelson Mandela Square for dinner. Fortunately for the Bull run and for me as well she was too tired and asked if we could eat in. I decided to try again and run downstairs to order some food so I can bring back to our room.
This is where my experience got better and had it not been for my previous visit, would I have given them a deserved 4.5 out 5. I got there and ordered an ostrich fillet for myself, which was cooked beautifully (medium) and got my girlfriend some calamari. Also ordered some cheesecake for dessert and a virgin strawberry daiquiri for her. The food was amazing and the service this time around was satisfactory. I was helped by a friendly lady and she made me change my opinion.
Because I experienced both sides of the bad and great service, in one day, I feel that a 3.5 is fair. I would still come here for something to eat and I recommend it to anyone who loves good food, but consistency is key.
Fridate at The Bull Run!
Beautiful decor + ambience, really has a classy feel! Our waiter, Godfrey was brilliant! Made polite and accurate suggestions, guided some of our choices of sides and was very attentive.
My finance had the feta + olive stuffed fillet, wrapped in bacon - he raved about it! I had the lamb cutlets and I was less thrilled, however, I found the lamb to be a bit dry/chewy. Next time, and there will be a next time cause we had a great time, I'll try the ostrich instead. Must comment, the meat is perfectly cooked. If you ask for rare, medium, etc. That's what you will get.
So good we ate here twice. Great selection of top notch meals stuck as Kingklip (fish) and grilled prawns.
Service was exemplary and the desserts were tasty.
Excellent service to start off with. Food wise, a good variety and selection to add to your taste. Good food good flavour properties in their dishes. Something for every one. Definitely a must, well done guys.
Awesome setting - service was phenomenal. Ordered the 350g rump which wasn't tender at all, the steak was incredibly tough and I had it at M/R. Possibly a change of butchery would need to be done to get me back as I doubt anyone could fix that quality of meat. Besides the steak - will definitely be coming back for a drink to enjoy the setting.
Nice restaurant in the Protea hotel.
The service is quite fast - the staff is friendly.
Ambiance is cozy.
The food is not bad at all.
I had the chicken and prawn curry which was very tasty.
The salmon wrap was nice and the chicken and parmesan salad was ok.
Must try: the Don Pedro cocktail! Really sweet but strong - amazing desert! 😏
After having visited the restaurant years ago, i had more of their food recently at an Eat Out SteakOut. Their offering was lovely...prosciutto covered fillet with cheese and jalapeños...luv'd it. They even gave us some of their amazing biltong!
Very good restaurant.
Staff is cheerful and very nice.
We can even order raw meat for take out, which I did many times, as I am not a SA resident.
Would I recommend it? Yes
Good meat (I had the fillet) and well cooked (medium rare). The pepper sauce was too much peppered but the mashed potatoes was delicious. The service was also good. Overall, good experience. Will come back tomorrow.
Service was a little slow but the food was very satisfying. We had the stir fry which was tasty and good for anyone who is a vegetarian. Great ambiance and stock trading theme!
I am not happy at the moment that you do not have any restaurant weekday specials at Billy Run. You must stop trying to put high prices for most of your meals and this will not get many customers. Can you please review your specials as soon as possible.
Well done... That's how you will rate yourself after battling it out with ur 550 gms ribeye stake. At the bull run; get a table for 8 and you'll be flooded with wines or aperitifs at no extra cost. The staff will give you ample of time for you to choose from the attractive menu and then penetrate you brain while discussing with you a whole new palletable appetite. This is a must visit...
We had a delicious dinner at this restaurant! The place is warm, charming and simple! Friendly staff and great service!
In had the halloumi and avocado salad which I highly recommend! And the lady's fillet as a main course! Spots on!!
I used to visit this restaurant very often, mostly for lunch but have not been for a long time. It has been subject to major construction next door for a long time and it sort of hidden behind the construction barriers, really a pity as it still has the most amazing food. We stopped in for lunch and I ordered my personal favorite, the 300 g fillet done blue with a blue cheese sauce. As usual it was magnificent, tasty and juicy and very well prepared. Service was good as usual. The restaurant was very empty and it would be such a tragedy if this restaurant fails due to the unfortunate construction mess and delays.
Wonderful restaurant. From the atmosphere to the food to the people. Ate garlic snails for starters and a rib eye steak for main course. Both were cooked to perfection. The dessert was chocolate brownies and was really nice. Not to sweet but just right. Would definitely recommend coming here.
Tucked away so nicely in Sandton with a small cottage, pub styled sign that could easily be missed if you didn't know the area, Bull Run is one of my favourite places for red meat options. Their steak sizes are decent and they cook it so well. When I asked for medium, i got medium.
Definitely recommend this to anyone on the look out for red meat dishes.
This is the restaurant I visit on average at least once a month . My Wife love the beef ribs and I eat a range of food of the menu. The bull Run red is very good but like most restaurants not in a fridge ps red wine also needs to be in a fridge in hot South Africa
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What happened to the passion? What is it is that happens to a professional chef such that s/he loses all interest in the food they prepare? It may be only a simple dish that they have to prepare but if there is no passion, no love and no soul, then there simply is no taste. And then dining becomes eating - and no one should have to pay their hard earned money to simply eat.
From all accounts, The Bull Run is a reputable steak house. Online reviews and word of mouth rate this small steakhouse in the Sandown area of Johannesburg fairly high. So with that I mind I thought it a good bet for a great piece of South African beef.
A fairly simple restaurant with a fairly good wine list and an extremely quirky menu is what you get at The Bull Run. Good attentive fun service with very well trained waitstaff. Missing my African childhood, I decided to start with a plate of Biltong. Biltong can be a very personal expression of one's craft as it can literally be created any way you wish. It is clear that the meat was of great quality but I was left disappointed by the lack of spice and flavour. A 500g ribeye steak medium rare was ordered upon recommendation from the waiter who claimed that the restaurant stands by the quality of this cut. The meat, upon the manager's own admission, was rare and it was a shame because again the quality of the cut itself was phenomenal. To be fair, they did offer to change it but I declined because I'd rather have it undercooked as opposed to over cooked.
The Bull Run has a good thing going with its casual feel and high class cuts of meat - the chefs just need to find their spirit again.
i used to work in the area so the Bull Run was always a choice for after work drinks, a farewell dinner or an alternative when traffic was gridlocked. Its not a busy place but the service is great. I had an amazing steak and can vouch for the delicious biltong. I always got my biltong fix there, its freshly sliced and delicious.
Dependably top notch! Superior quality beef, on point service, a super solid wine list then? The value, incredible value!!! Worth it for a casual nosh or a special occasion.
The quintessential, classy steakhouse that nails it every time. The oysters - fresh. The steak - perfection. The service - precise. The wine - pricey. Iron your crisp collar, and expect a cosy, elegant evening. I recommend the oysters, and their fillet.
Difficult to get in on the spur of the moment. Meat is cooked to perfection with loads of flavour. You will never be disappointed with The Bull Run
Had an amazing experience. The service, atmosphere and food were good. Had pork ribs, their spicy wings and a medium rare fillet steak with blue cheese. The ribs and wings were amazing, but the steak and sauce lacked flavour, it was a bit blant.
Oh, and I rate their mojito very highly. Best I've had at the same level with Belthazzar at the Waterfront in Cape Town.
I went for an early light dinner. Initially the service staff were flustered trying to place us but once we were settled the waiter was adequately attentive. The menu is broad with regards to steaks and meat options. The bull run burger was delicious and was brought out quickly. Wine menu is extensive yet over priced for some more well known labels. Relaxing atmosphere, easy to converse and overall good experience and ambiance. If you've read this far into the review, just know that parking is an absolute nightmare in that area with the current construction.
Very inconsistent -have had good meals there but also very poor ones.Something seems not quite right in the kitchen.
Have also had occasions where menu items were unavailable.
On balance I feel that they can improve their offerings for a so called prestige restaurant charging high prices.
Returned after a long break.Establishment has been beautifully renovated.Now really upmarket and impressive look and feel but very comfortable.Meal was excellent. Service outstanding. A bit pricey but all the dishes we had-salad,rump steak and calamari together with sides were generous and very tasty.
Thoroughly enjoyable evening.
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I was invited recently to The Bull Run for the first time and was not disappointed with the upmarket, classic and subtle décor. A combination of brick and ambient lighting. This establishment boasts the likes of patrons such as Geoff Rothschild (former JSE Chairman), Ryk Neethling, Derek Watts, Doug Doel, Ryan Tedder of One Republic, Daniel Carter of the All Blacks, Lucas Radebe.. the list continues. An interesting touch is that there is a menu that sets out the offerings in either Rands, Dollars, Pounds or Euros and with their whiskey, cognac, port & cigar range, I half expected the place to be full of preppy investment bankers, given the location so close to the JSE. I particularly like that they run a different special daily and as fresh oysters are a particular favourite, I have already made up my mind going forward that Thursday night will be my next visit.
What I found to be a quirky (and yet special) touch is that although the Chef's Recommendation for your steak or venison is "no more than medium rare", you still have ample options as follows:
1. "BLUE – STILL QUIVERING (TAIL & HORNS EXTRA)
2. RARE – COOL, RED CENTRE
3. MEDIUM RARE – WARM, RED CENTRE
4. MEDIUM – HOT PINK CENTRE
5. MEDIUM WELL – SOME PINK
6. WELL DONE – COMPLETELY STIFF AND JUICELESS (WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE)" And with so much to choose from on my first visit, I went with one of the 'Chef's Specialities'. The food was excellent! One faux pas that I noticed was that I had chosen to wear a pair of particularly new high heels for the occasion, and as such, on the first trek down the stairs to the Ladies toilet, I regretted that decision immediately! The Bull Run is definitely a restaurant that I will be going back to, again and again in the future, but possibly just wearing flats! x
One of the finest steak houses I have ever been to. Deserves a thumbs up for the food and service. the steaks and pork chops are my personal favourites. It's cooked to perfection and the red table wine bottles specially for the restaurant is based on pinotage which is just perfect!
The staff is very well versed with the menu,cooking techniques and ably led by dynamic managers who are always running around smiling and assisting guests.
The alfresco area is best suited for an early evening dinner accompanied with wine. The wrought iron furniture makes the place looks rustic and charming!
Must visit for all meat and wine lovers!!
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Went out with my friends on our weekly dinner outings to this restaurant.
One could see the restaurant signage and seating from the main road, but apparently that wasn't the main entrance. It was only later, whilst leaving did I realize that the entrance was a very discreet set of doors just inside the main entrance of the Balalaika Hotel.
I had to step over the various rocky pathways on the "outside" of the restaurant to get into the set of doors which technically led from the inside of the restaurant to the outside seating area.
Was shown to a table and my friends arrived not long after.
The waiter that served us was prompt and courteous.
The winelist was rather comprehensive and my friends ordered a bottle of the Wolftrap, but I didn't have any as I do not drink.
My friend ordered a starter of the "Hot Bull" which was beef strips in a creamy slightly spicy gravy with a toasted pita bread. I had a taste of it and the beef was done nicely and the gravy tasted rich and beefy.
We ordered our mains, and my friends had the Kingklip and the special of the evening which was full rack of ribs. I had the chef's speciality of "Chicken Cordon Bleu"
The timing of the food was decent as we didn't have to wait too long in-between courses.
My chicken dish tasted decent but nothing startling. Portion size was respectable and I did feel full after polishing the chicken and the grilled veggies (no starch for me).
My friends also enjoyed their fish and ribs too.
We ordered dessert to round off the meal. My friends shared the Malva pudding and I ordered the trio of sorbet. The Malva was soft and tasted very nice. My sorbet tasted cold and refreshing.
A very pleasant evening with good friends and decent food.
My only complain is that patrons had to park our cars on the side of a rather dark street. After parking, one has to walk along this rather dark unlit path back to the hotel and restaurant. There were shockingly, quite a few furry rodents scurrying around out in the open. This is really shocking as the JSE is just directly across the road and the area is supposedly Africa's richest square mile!
We went to bull run for a birthday dinner. As it was out first time, and we heard some good things about this place we expected some good food and good wine... This I can tell you was exactly what we got. We ordered the French and Spanish wine, which was absolutely Devine and went down well with our meals. The French I thought was better. The starters although small was prepared very well and we enjoyed sharing and tasting each other's dish. For mains I had ordered the 200g fillet, medium rare with vegetables. This was done as ordered and there were no complaints by anyone I was with. The service overall was good but I think it could have been better as sometimes we had to get the attention of other waiters to come serve us, so points were lost there unfortunately. Overall it was a very good experience and we enjoyed our meal. Would go back again.
The Biltong and Avo Salad is absolutely delicious! Seriously one of the best salads I've ever tasted! Good and attentive service. There menu is also in multiple currencies so you can pay on dollars, euros etc. Pity this place doesn't advertise a lot because it really should!!
Bit expensive but love, love, LOVE this place!
Worth every penny! :)
Good food and great wines too......
Went there on a Monday afternoon, while the sun was coming down. We were sat on a table outside, just next to a buzzing but not disturbing main road. The service was swift and had good knowledge of the menu and proposed two entrees we directly went for. The oysters and the springbock carpacio. Do not miss out on the spring bock carpaccio, it is heaven in your mouth. As a main we went for a fillet steak with wedges and cream spinach on the side. The steak was grilled to perfection and fresh as ever with a migrated german butcher cutting up the meat. The wedges were crip on the outside and soft on the inside, and the cream spinache offered the perfect round up to a wonderful meal. As a desert try the wild berry creme brule, to die for. A must visit for anyone in Sandton
Decent food and vibe and a unique menu but slightly over priced
Brilliant service!Excellent food! One of the few restaurants where you can enjoy your meal and a good night out.
Great ambience and vibe with brilliant service. They got my order wrong first time round but fixed it really quickly and I don't think that happens too often. Schnitzel is a huge portion and really tasty!
If you want a truly universal restaurant come here, prices given in pound, dollar, rand etc for what you eat, nice ambience and meat that packs a man punch on taste and flavor
Couldn’t pick a better spot to grab a bite in Sandton. Great food, great service and an awesome atmosphere. You will be extremely well taken care of in this fantastic steak house. Socks and the rest of the team are just great, and have a keen eye for detail.
We went to The Bull Run on a Monday night and it had a very lively atmosphere. We had about a party of 12, the service was excellent, and they were able to seat us immediately. The food for everyone was absolutely terrific and the cost was very reasonable. If we have time, we will definitely return. Thanks for making our dinner date a success!
Another review that I HAVE to do while eating in the restaurant because… wow!
This time I am on a solo trip so the noise of the bar was what I wanted, there is a more quiet section (and private rooms too).
The restaurant is busy as heck and they deserve to be because the food, and cocktails, are out of this world! Just called my husband and told him to definitely add this restaurant to his repertoire!
The service is a bit slow at times but that’s because it’s crazy busy, but it’s also crazy worth the wait.
The Bull Run is an excellent venue for date nights to corporate lunches, would like to say Thank you to the bull run staff for making my wife and I feel welcome and at home during our date night out! Thank you to Cyprian for the lovely service as well as the managers John and Ryan for checking up on us and making us feel welcome at all times.
The food here is absolutely top ten quality and the dishes are elaborately planned down to presentation and expectation of their customers.
Would recommend this steak House to anyone!
Loved this place and will highly recommend it to steak lovers. Food us cooked on site and well cooked. Worth the price. Great service . We're were served by Brian and he served us with aroha.
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What makes me a happy girl - Meat, Potatoes and a Cosmopolitan 🍹
Fantastic dinner in the private dining room at The Bull Run Restaurant Sandton
My creamy snails were delectable, and my Pork Ribs and Chips were just yummy. The meat was so tender.
No need for dessert, but I did taste a piece of the Key Lime Pie and Opera Cake. The Key lime Pie is quite nice, light and refreshing.
Thanks to Brian for his service during our dinner.
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It is a very beautiful place with a great atmosphere, and I even forgot to take pictures... our waiter was so friendly with a very positive attitude...would definitely recommend 👌
My Mother's Day lunch was phenomenal. We had such a chilled Sunday, the atmosphere, the food and the wine was just great. Will definitely return
The bill run was such a breath of fresh air. I love the service and the atmosphere. It was easy to find, the food was affordable as well.
Been here a few times for after work meals or for lunch during the day and they are always so efficient, great service , delicious food and good vibe. They do get super busy and you might have to wait a bit to be seated if you don’t have a reservation. They make amazing ribs and the calamari is very good. Thank you to Nhlanhla for his amazing service during my last visit! I popped in for a super quick lunch and he made sure I was able to leave within my desired timeframe. I also appreciate that whether you are in a small group or a huge group they provide consistently great service.
Great restaurant and the bread on the table was fabulous. I had a lamb shank that had no flavor so disappointing for an item so highly priced. Cool ambiance and service just this lamb shank needs more flavors and maybe doing it with red wine!
The Bull Run was truly wonderful. Loved the ambience and the service was spectacular! We had fried calamari and steamed pork buns to start and steak and stuffed chicken as mains. The food was perfectly cooked and delicious. The steaks were sublime and the reason we chose the restaurant and we were not disappointed! The only negative comment was the chocolate mousse which I had hoped would be more flavoursome. The texture was perfect but it was creamy rather than chocolatey and I like my chocolate mousse to have more punch. Other than that, a thoroughly enjoyable evening and keen to return.
A very beautiful space. Had the most delicious meal as well as drinks. The staff was also very friendly, fast and efficient. There didn't appear to be any parking close by, had to park at the Marc Mall and then walk to the restaurant.
The service is good. All the waiters and managers were very nice, smile at you even they were not the ones serving us. And nice vibe, very good place to have few drinks with friends or date. I definitely will come again.
We had such a lovely evening at the Bull Run. This restaurant has a lovely atmosphere with all the bells and whistles you would expect from this type of restaurant. The service was excellent and the steaks (I had fillet and vegetables) were soft, tasty and well prepared. We shall definitely visit them again.
I've been wanting to visit for a few months and finally got the chance this weekend. This is the epitome of what a steak house is supposed to be; waitrons were extremely knowledgeable when it came to the meat, everyone's steak (in a party of 6) was perfectly cooked and there are some strangely wonderful sauces on the menu.
An amazing experience and probably my favourite steak house in the area. A must try.
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