Steamworks is a very cosy and interesting place to have a beer and burger. Even though it was very quiet, only one other table was occupied, the waiters ensured there was sufficient heaters in place to keep us warm.
Service was also excellent and very friendly staff.
Food wise, they didn't have any lettuce so some people couldn't order salads, but the burgers and beers were excellent!
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Absolutely superb service from the moment I opened the door, sat down, and left through the door.
The butter chicken pizza was superb, as was the custom tequila and jacks on the rocks.
Will be returning for more food, drinks and reviews for sure.
Starters were great. We took two different ones to share and both were great. They brought the halloumi the right temperature that it was still stringy and muddle sauce was devine.
Chips with my burger were a bit too salty for my liking. And the burger bun was thick on top so I took it off half way or I wouldn’t have finished my food.
Very good food and even better drinks. I go there more for drinks. Cool design of the place and friendly staff. Not much to say.
The venue is nice, the service is decent. The cocktails are quite nice and the food is average. I don't recommend the dessert though (I had the chocolate brownie) it was really bad, tasted like it was defrosted.
Steamworks, how have you been old friend?!
Now this is a place worthy of 5 stars all day every day.
Where else in Jo'burg can you find a unique restaurant, great food, exceptional service and a bar that practically turns into a nightclub after 9pm on the weekends (and yes the music is great too! especially on a Friday evening)!
I have never had a dull time, the vibe is great and the people that you see there are the easy-going fresh-faced fun-loving people that you just do not come across a lot these days.
Their pizza is just my favourite
Really beautifully decorated venue. The menu caters to vegetarians as well as meat lovers. The food is good and worth the price. Can get a bit rowdy so I wouldn't recommend it if you want to have a quiet dinner. If you are looking for a venue where you can eat good food and party then it's the place for you. The only negative thing I could say is that they were a bit disorganized with our reservation table and the tables are a bit too close to each other.
Steamworks is home.. The service, staff and management are family.. Awesome chill out / party hangout spot. It's everything you look for to start your weekend and more! You'll notice a snap with one of the waiters Jack.. He's a star!
Terrific food. Pizza was superb. Wonderful base. The perfect amount of toppings. Flavour was phenomenal. The missus says the chicken prego was one of the best she's tasted.
Awesome place to hang out on Fridays. Pizza is good. Great vibe. Drinks service is good depending how busy they get. best to book a table. All round good vibe for drinks out
Sharvae' SikeDj Gajathar
+5
Amazing food, service and prices. Super friendly staff. "hiccups" are handled professionally, with a smile.
Always a great chill spot.
Management rocks!
I was so pleased after coming here. I've never heard of this place until a friend suggested we come here for an early dinner.
I wasn't as hungry so I opted for their "bar snacks" option and had the bacon & cheese potato skins. When it arrived, the portion was HUGE! It was also so delicious, I couldn't stop eating. It tried my friends' pizza and burger as well, and I enjoyed it just as much as they did.
What a fantastic place to spend an evening with friends. All staff were fantastic, service was quick and smooth, and the food was excellent. After a few hours spent in the restaurant, we couldn't resist moving to bar, with arguably the best decor in the country, for a couple of shooters and some dancing. What a night was had by all!
Do yourself a favor. Plan a night out at The Steamworks - you won't be disappointed!
This place is very very cool! Their interior design and decor is so unique! The whole atmosphere and vibe makes you feel like you're in The States or something cool like that! 😄
This place is perfect for a couple of beers and some delicious food after work!
I've heard so much about this place that I had to try it out. Drinks are a little over priced but there are so many bar staff that there's hardly any line. The bathrooms are a let down: no ventilation and 1 female toilet? The vibe is amazing though: loud music, great dj and a dancefloor which I spent a couple of hours on. Our food did take a long time to arrive but overall, the vibe is what makes this place awesome.
A very good first time visit. Waiters were very friendly, and received good service. Drinks menus was extensive, with a good range of cocktails and craft beer. We had steaks, cooked to perfection- great cuts of meat as well. Live entertainment was good albeit possibly a little loud. A great hangout.
had lunch here last Sunday, very chilled vibes.
it was not packed, but there was live music which added a nice vibe to the place. There's a car wash right next to the place, so it's a nice place to chill while your car gets washed. They are very large selection of craft beers if you into that.
food: I had the lamb burger, I always find lamb burgers interesting because if you don't do it right they can get very dry. Theirs was excellent, especially the red relish on top of the patty.
all in all, a pleasant experience,I want to go back there on a Friday night and see how the vibe is like. the decor is excellent as well, small details like the table legs that are modelled after steam pipes. The red leather chesterfield style ceiling around the restaurant can use a some dusting though, to bring it back to its former glory.
I have paid a second visit to Steamworks as the previous time had potential but a few components had let the evening down.
The service was great, friendly staff, food arrived at the table on time. Ideal for lunch or dinner. Close to Monte Casino. The décor is awesome. We had the chicken Schnitzel sandwich and Chicken salad.
Nice vibe! Went out on a windy Friday night, stopped here for a few drinks and decided to eat there as well. Various options to choose from on the menu, nice drinks selection too. Great pizza's and nacho's. Reasonably prices with friendly waiters.
Went for Steamworks monthly comedy night. Well worth the entry fee of R50 and quite entertaining. The atmosphere was nice and relaxed and all in all it was a good evening. The food was good (was just missing those slight tweeks to make it great), we had the butter chicken pizza, chicken wings (which were a little over done) potatoe skins and the banoffee tart. The potatoe skins and banoffee tart being my favourites !!! I had margarita to drink, it wasnt the worst maragrita I have have but it was way to lemony for me. Fiance had a draught and we also ordered the beer tasters, I really liked the cherry ale and the ginger beer!
The bar itself is a work of art! Feels like you have stepped into a Sherlock Holmes move when you see it! Only been here once but it was a good experience. Cool outside area to sit, especially to watch live sport. Food was tasty- we all had pizza and no complaints. Pizza options are unique and really tasty. Thin crust (my personal preference) and decent size.
The waiters and staff are AWESOME! So friendly and spunky, which really made the experience even more awesome. Everybody enjoyed their meal and the cocktails were amazing! The decor is steampunk and very cool. They seem to hold many events and I will most certainly be attending.
On having a debate on where to go eat tonight we decides on Steamworks. Last time we had been here was a few years back for a 21st. Not going to lie I was a bit apprehensive.
We were not disappointed. Yellow our waiter has a fantastic sense of humor and is one of the nicest waiters I've every had. Cheese burger vs chicken burger undecided as they were both extremely tasty and good chips too. Tomato sauce bowl could have been bigger 😂.
Only downfall was a trip to the ladies where it looked like someone had thrown a party. Little bit of a disaster and had loo roll draped everywhere like streamers.
Even with that will definitely be back for the food wine and ginger beer
Beautiful place filled with great people, the atmosphere is chilled yet so vibrant. I had the butter chicken pizza and it was absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend this place to everyone!!! Thank you for the amazing service. Keep up the fantastic service!!!
Molecules And Macaroons
+3.5
I've been to Steamworks on a few occasions and love the subtle steampunk detailing. The ambience is generally quite relaxed, as is the service with often too long waits for the bill.
Yesterday we visited to try out their two for one pizza special. The butter chicken was soft and spicy and was complimented by the yoghurt dressing and crunchy cashews. The semi dried tomato pizza was filled with fresh Mediterranean flavours - perfect for a hot afternoon. Really excellent value for money.
This Fourways establishment has become an institution in the area. From a lunch spot to a funky dinner this is the place to go for steampunk lovers amd well anyone who enjoys a great venue with attentive service. Pizzas are always great as is the Mexican sharing dish in its different guises over the years always tasty and well worth a stop.
We visited Steamworks for a Sunday lunch. When we arrived it felt as if they were still busy setting up. Luckily we were very relaxed so it did not really bother us. The waiter tried his best to sell the menu, but it was difficult to understand him. The food took a bit long, but was good. I had mussels as a starter (portion was big enough for a main course!) and my husband the pork belly which was very good. For mains we had their cheese burger with extra bacon. A really good burger, and it was cooked to order. We skipped the dessert, we had too much to eat for starters and mains! The beer selection is good, with a nice selection on tap. But they can improve on the non-alcoholic offerings. A milkshake or two would have been welcome :-)
I have been to Steamworks a few times for lunch and dinner in the past and I found their food quite tasty just like the owners other endeavours such as the Griffin and Perron. Went here for drinks on a Friday night recently and was quite surprised by how rowdy and raucous it has become in the evenings. Being greeted by a bouncer at a restaurant is definitely quite new. It essentially turns into a nightclub on weekend night. If you are keen to just grab a meal and spend time with friends it is likely best to come to this spot during the day for lunch.
Incredible restaurant, awesome vibe and decor! Service was great! Love the clock! Pork burger was mind blowing, however, I was disappointed with the Nachos. I had the pulled pork and it was a very bland and the cheese used does not work for Nachos. We shall be back :)
Went back here after almost two years, the service was good. There were large bookings for 20, which is a good sign of a solid hang out spot.
I tried the Hoisin duck pizza again and loved it.
The base so so incredibly thin that i ate half the pizza , which is unusual for me.
The menus were wiped down with an old rag and smelled, even after she brought me another one.
BUt besides that I had a great time.
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Another good oldie that always works.Their food is delicious, their duck flat bread is amazing.
The décor and ambience is very unsual and creative.
The best part is the massive clock at the bar.The drinks menu is great as well.
They do an amazing duck flat bread.
If you are looking for a fun gastro pub then try steamworks! Their food is delish and they have a wide variety of drinks on their menu! Also check their Facebook page for various champagne evenings! It's an electric, steampunk vibe! Coolest place with rad people! If ur keen on trying something different then give it a go and skip Billy's! Steamworks for the win! ⭐️
From the get go the service was good. I made a booking, they sent an SMS to confirm it and again confirmed via SMS on the day. When we got there the waiter was cool and vibey (although he seemed to forget about us a bit during the evening) and the beer selection is cool!
The only thing that is slightly disappointing is that the food on the menu sounds really amazing and different than usual, but the actual taste is a little average. Cool decor as well!
Really cool place, prices are more than reasonable, staff are really nice and helpful. Ask for Jimmy as your waiter. Great venue for events and parties.
I was very surprised with the layout of this place, the atmosphere and vibe was great, along with the music and dancing on Friday night. Had the gourmet cheese burger which was ok but the burger patty was a tad bit dry but nonetheless still good. All in all give this place a go
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Had an early dinner at The Steamworks last night.. We were welcomed by our very friendly waitress who's service was very efficient and really good. Only realized upon arrival that they host a comedy evening on Wednesday nights, unfortunately we had already booked movie tickets and couldn't stay.. But we will definitely be back in the future to try it out!
When I enquired about the various craft beers on offer I was offered a small taster plate (free of charge), so that I could select my preference! Thought that was incredible service..
I ordered the gourmet burger and it was really good, I did ask for it to be done medium and it was maybe a little overdone. But tasty none the less...
All in all, a really nice night out. To top it off they are linked up with The Entertainer app, so two mains and a couple craft beers totaled up to something ridiculous like R180.. Unbelievable value for money!
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Went in again last night and tried the chicken Prego which was amazing!! One of the better burgers I've had in a while! The starters of hummus and he focaccia balls was also a great choice! Love this place!!
Got here on a busy Saturday evening without a booking and the hostess made-a-plan for us. Although busy, the service wasnt compromised and the food and drink came quickly. The craft beer menu doesn't have much variety but what they do have is quality. Free samples of whiskey were also handed out but the burger was the highlight of the evening; a must try and definitely worth returning for.
Tobie Joubert Swanepoel
+4
Once again a great experience at Steamworks.... Good food (the Asian Style Pork Belly Burger blew my mind!), delicious and interesting cocktails with something for all palets. The funky decor adds to a great ambiance which is complimented by the upbeat music. We ended up staying till the late hours having a dance and a great time was had by all! Well worth the visit and we'll be back again soon!
I just love this place and the food. Love their stir fry their pizza and calamari. Love the Friday nights vibe and bottomless champagne. Great cocktails and craft beer and ciders.
Always have a great meal and service is good.
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Had a little visit at The Steamworks, interesting Steam Punk themes going on here. Started with two coffees, which were okay, they're not obviously baristas. The cocktails need a little refining, Mint Julip is almost too strong when weighed with its ingredients, and the drink with the lollipop is not strong enough. We ordered the cheese burger, which had an interesting taste and a side of chips, those were quite tasty. Also ordered the beef skewers, which had a really nice flavour, but were ice cold, I expected a decent salad and I got a pile of lettuce leaves. My friend ordered the puffs which were cute and tasty and what I think was halloumi and she quite enjoyed it. The dishes are small, and extremely expensive for what you get. This disappointed me quite a bit, they need to consider increasing the portions or dropping their prices, it's quite a shock when you read the menu, even more so when you receive your food. The music is far too loud for a bar/restaurant and they need to improve their furniture, it all looked old and torn and the high tables and stools were not at a comfortable height to eat. Also, it's quite cold inside, not great for a Joburg winter. Friendly enough staff, just a little slow. Love. Jambo.
On Saturday we went to Steamworks for a friends birthday, besides the fact that the food and drinks are great we had the most outstanding waiter, Tandai. He had the difficult task of serving a huge table which he did with ease, he didn't get a single drink or food order wrong and knew exactly who ordered what. This was especially difficult as everyone at the table moved around to chat so every time he came back we were all in different spots. Further as the band got going and all the ladies went to dance I could send him to find my boyfriend in the crowed to get his order. I didn't even have to explain who I was with, he knew exactly. Tendai made the night so memorable for us and I would go back in a heartbeat. GREAT job Tendai!!
We met some friends for dinner at The Steamworks on Friday night and it was a really nice evening. The decor is great and I can see why it's such a popular spot. That being said though, it's popularity is probably what will stop me from going again. We had to park in the Pineslopes centre and walk across due to lack of parking and it was insanely full inside, making it super noisy and hard to chat.
The food was nice but not amazing. Our waiter was super friendly but lacking later on purely due to the busyness.
Went with two friends (Thursday Night) for some drink and food. We had the Chicken Prego that was seriously top draw. Wasn't a traditional Prego but was very tasty. Service was above par and the Waiter, Michael, was awesome. There was a live band that got the place pumping! It also had a bit of an older crowd (26+). All round good place to go. I would recommend going for a good vibe sit down.
They have just changed the menu and by WORD!! What an improvement...
So happy I tried the food!! Utterly delicious!! I've always liked the Steamworks but I have had one average meal before. But they really have stepped up to the plate!!! Keep up the good work
I visited these guys knowing what to expect - club where you can order some food - because of that, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. They have great cocktails!
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Previously tried Steamworks but they were closed so had another go yesterday and it was open for lunch. I was very suspicious when we walked in and were the only guests inside. Always wonder what the food is like when it is so quiet. Waitress was great and told us about beers available and what was out of stock. Menu is interesting but limited. We ordered Thai noodles with chicken and ravioli but were told that ravioli wasn't delivered so we opted for lamb chump with polenta instead. The menu available on Zomato differs from the menu at the establishment, maybe they made some changes? Presentation was good and the food looked fantastic. The Thai noodles and chicken was spicy and the lamb very tender. Both delicious and I'll happily order same again. For dessert we tried the doughnut ice cream with candied bacon and mango ice cream with shortbread biscuit. It was superb. Although we were somewhat underwhelmed upon arrival we left satisfied and happy. Will be back, hopefully it will be busier.
Stopped in for a quick bite to eat on the go. My wife and I had been meaning to try this place for a while. I am happy to see that the place has picked up a bit. The lunch vibe is relaxed and the wait staff are great. The pad Thai was delicious according to the missus. I had the pulled pork burger. Incredible flavor. And their chips are done the way you want them done, finished with a crack of rock salt. Good looking venue with an extensive beer menu we did not get to sample as we were out with our little chap. Will definitely be back for a few sample pints. Good place, nice vibe and tasty food. Do yourself a favor next time you are in Fourways.
We had a 30th birthday party here, and it was awesome! Great seats, delicious food, and great beers too! The music was good, we were able to watch the soccer and rugby 😊 thanks guys!
What an awesome restaurant! The menu is short but exiting and service is with a smile!! We had an awesome take on the garlic focaccia (recommended) an a pizza an burger- both awesome!!! It might me a bit noisy but will see you soon!!!!
What a great night! Chilled evening with my buddy over beer and cheesecake. This place is for you if you want some cool background live music, cocktails , friendly staff and an ambiance that just "fits" you know... The lamb was falling to pieces , couldn't quite finish it , but I did try . The menu is creative so I think you might learn one or two things about your palate!Mandisa
Lovely little place. Our waiter actually made the experience all worth it. A very friendly guy, who happens to be the barman's identical twin.
Anywho back to the restaurant. Lovely set up. Love the clock/map centerpiece by the bar and the ceiling is done quite nice. I first sat on the stools and got uncomfortable cos of my short legs, so I went back to the normal dining chairs. The menu us is great, I tries the lamb dish which was really good. Dessert was amazing and looked good too.
Tried their beers and enjoyed the selection I had with some live music in the background. They were playing tunes am familiar with so my friend and I had quite an awesome time. Would highly recommend the place.
We actually went for some drinks at steamworks and decided to have lunch as well and damn im so impressed with the food. Very nice food and absolutely flavoursome food. Very nice experience and very happy with the place. They have some interesting drinks and a very nice food menu.
We were there Last night, good gourmet burger, would've liked more variety in the menu though. The mussel starter is a very generous serving indeed.
The decor is very unique.
The only place to do super delicious cocktails in joburg. Delicious food is a plus and such an inviting space to enjoy the company of friends and family.
What a great place to go! Such cool decor and excellent service. We were there for dinner and highly recommend the Duck pizza, pork springrolls and the beer taster board. Our waitress even selected a few beers for us and they were great. We will definitely be back!
I went to Steamworks for the first time today. Friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere from the moment I walked in set the tone for the rest of my experience. This is one of the few restaurants I have been to that not only serves non-alcoholic beers, but serves Erdinger as opposed to Bavaria or Becks. The menu is written in such a way that you can't help but want to try a little bit of everything. I had the chilli lamb Chipotle laid on a bed of soft polenta. The lamb was done to perfection, with the meat literally falling off the bone, and the chilli was countered by a delicious hint of mint. The polenta and sauce added another dimension to this meal. All in all, o had a great time and enjoyed the food tremendously. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Fourways.
Came here for dinner with a bunch of friends on a Sunday night. Interesting assortment on the menu from pastas to burgers which they're known for. I had the mussels in cider which wasn't overwhelming. Their decor has that steam-punk vibe and their range of craft beers will satisfy the masses. Service was good but some of the staff forgot a few of our drinks orders which had to be repeated. The place becomes quite lively after 10 when the music is cranked up.
The decor and design in this place really sets it apart. From the massive moving clock behind the bar to the red leather used to cover everything from the roof to the staircase, this place got it right! Food was awesome, the pizzas are killer!! They serve a good Irish Coffee too 😉
Great burgers and pizza's - We had the butter chicken pizza and the bacon and feta which scored as winners along with the gourmet burger, Epic selection of craft beers, Second time here always good service and music. The place was buzzing last night.
Tried the spiced Indian fish with handmade noodles and doughnut ice cream, Great vibe and great food! Will be back soon to try the rest of the menu. Music was more aimed at the younger market but had a great night here. Would really recommend to try it.
Back here again. Restaurant was packed by large tables so we were all tightly packed in. The table all enjoyed the Prego, Mussels, Squid and Lamb and the very closed table next to us raved about the choc pudding. Service was good and altogether a great night.
Michelle Megan Streak
+3.5
Attended a Dinnerclub here this past winter. Really impressive decor, with attention to detail. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal experience here. I love what I ordered with a friend, very different and tasted amazing.
The service was good considering we had a table of +/- 16. The only negative, was that they had left their finished gas heaters on. This created a terrible gas smell, making people feel very uncomfortable, which we finally realized where it was coming from and asked for it to be closed. Else everything was great.
We went there for an office function yesterday. . We were greeted by the manager Steve and we're very well looked after by our waiter Answer. The food was excellent... I would definitely recommend the asian pork Burger and most definitely the mussels..they were excellent. Beer and cocktail menu were very good too. Would definitely go back there again without hesitation. BTW the menu on the Zomato app is outdated... some food and beer items have changed.
I have been waiting to try this restaurant for a long time. It is hailed as a brilliant burger joint, this it is not. It is a gastro pub and not a burger joint!!!
Thier food is good but not the best in town. Thier ONE burger is very nice, not in my top 10.
Steak was good but very pricey due to a sur-charge on steak.
I can say that thier ravioli was absolutely yummy to the maximum!!
The look and feel to the restaurant is amazing, just a bitty they don't have aircon!!!
Awesome selection of craft beers!!!
This spot is worth a visit but should not be listed as an acclaimed restaurant or even a burger joint!!!
This is my second time at The Steamworks and I have to say service and quality are exceptional. 5h -6h happy hour post work got us in a happy mood. The nachos were the delicious and the best presented I've had in a long time and the live music made the evening one to remember! Would definitely recommend this for a post work cocktail or just an evening out with friends. Props to our waitress Memory for reminding us when our drinks were getting low.
A bunch of girlfriend's and I had an early dinner before going to a show at the Arena. I had the asian braised burger.. Wow It was my type of burger.
Really an excellent little place for a Friday night hang out. Music pumping from the dj, unique menu and cocktails. (We even tried a sushi type pizza) dance floor and incredible steam punk decor. Bar is stunning. Staff are friendly.
What a great experience. The staff are warm and friendly, like a breath of fresh air compared to the usual Johannesburg restaurant. The venue is fantastically decorated as per the photo's. While I found the food above average, I do think my choice of fish and chips, while well prepared was a little underwhelming in terms of seasoning and presentation. The other people in our party where however presented witheals that were well portioned and looked great.
Added bonus , wifi is lightning fast.
Regards
The ambience is great. They have live performances, lots of space for lounging, dancing, hosting a birthday celebration, dedicated smoking area with a cool social setup. They have imported beers and craft beers. The food is really amazing as well!!
The atmosphere and vibe of the place is amazing. Will definitely go back
Bottomless bubbles Fridays are always a jam, they play really great music. Location is convenient and the staff is really top notch. Never a dull time at this spot.
great venue for a night out. great food. energetic staff. great prices on drinks. place really kick up at 11pm. local party places to move too as well.
I absolutely love this place. Fantastic food, brilliant selection of craft beers, friendly staff and decor not found anywhere on the planet. All this creates a vibe like nowhere else. You have to experience The Steamworks at least once before you die.
Decent fare of eats. Some craft options. Good music on a Friday night but can be a bit loud if you want to converse with the people at your table.
Was there for a birthday party and had an absolute blast! The DJ was amazing. The food was not so great though, the beers, drinks, vibe and dancing is worth it.
Held my birthday party here. Service was a bit slow as the restaurant was very full. Great vibe with the band playing and the food was excellent.
Weekly events and parties coupled with creative decor makes this a good place to visit. Service wasn't great but the quality of the food and the live DJ made it worthwhile.
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