Gastropub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Sandton

"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..."

Max Boessenkool

"Pictures seem to be uploading side ways but anyway.Absolutely superb service from the moment I opened the door, sat down, and left through the..."

Jonathon Scott

"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..."

Daria Chernova

"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..."

AN

"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..."

Nicola Bursnall

"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..."

Amy Kendal Harrison

"Steamworks is home.. The service, staff and management are family.. Awesome chill out / party hangout spot. It's everything you look for to start..."

Lavanya Lawrence

"Terrific food. Pizza was superb. Wonderful base. The perfect amount of toppings. Flavour was phenomenal. The missus says the chicken prego was one of..."

Shaun Gunning

"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..."

Nixie

"Amazing food, service and prices. Super friendly staff. "hiccups" are handled professionally, with a smile. Always a great chill spot...."

Sharvae' SikeDj Gajathar

"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..."

Jolene

"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..."

Richard White

"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..."

Crissy Van Zyl

"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..."

Vera The Wine Snob

"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..."

Byron Williams

"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..."

Sbu Dlamini

"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..."

AG

"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..."

Ruan Hattingh

"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..."

Prasantha Bisetty

"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..."

Lauren Hargreaves

"The waiters and staff are AWESOME! So friendly and spunky, which really made the experience even more awesome. Everybody enjoyed their meal and the..."

Sarah Krawitz

"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..."

Kerry Garden

"Beautiful place filled with great people, the atmosphere is chilled yet so vibrant. I had the butter chicken pizza and it was absolutely delicious...."

Claudelle

"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..."

Molecules And Macaroons

"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 ..."

Daniel Wiggill

"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..."

Esrida Brits

"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..."

Emily Smith

"Incredible restaurant, awesome vibe and decor! Service was great! Love the clock! Pork burger was mind blowing, however, I was disappointed with the..."

Darren Ford

"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..."

Eve

"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..."

Stacey Faber

"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..."

O-Mizu Satori

"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..."

M.D. Bester

"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..."

Chantelle Diane Sikic

"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...."

Michael Morton

"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..."

Lucianrajah

"Once again a great experience at Steamworks.... Good food (the Asian Style Pork Belly Burger blew my mind!), delicious and interesting cocktails with..."

Tobie Joubert Swanepoel

"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..."

Nicci 🌟

"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..."

Jaime The 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,..."

Nicola

"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..."

Megan Fisher

"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..."

James Campbell

"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..."

Kholiwe Khosana

"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..."

Charlie SUPERSTAR

"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..."

JC

"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..."

Tim Kenny

"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..."

Karin Victor

"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)..."

Mari

"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,..."

Reneilwe Letlonkane

"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...."

Mandisa

"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..."

Kyle

"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..."

Tony Byleveld

"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..."

Caitlin Wagner

"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..."

Bonnita Kate Chazen

"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..."

Rodrick Zeilhofer

"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..."

DebbyGP

"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..."

Chris Van Rooyen

"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..."

Andy Bray

"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...."

Pete Kloofburg

"Attended a Dinnerclub here this past winter. Really impressive decor, with attention to detail. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal experience here. I love..."

Michelle Megan Streak

"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..."

PaulJHB

"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..."

StuieMic

"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...."

Alicia Greyling

"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..."

Cassandra Mahlangu

"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..."

Loïs Qutob

"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..."

M Grobler

"The ambience is great. They have live performances, lots of space for lounging, dancing, hosting a birthday celebration, dedicated smoking area with..."

Siphiwe Smail

"The atmosphere and vibe of the place is amazing. Will definitely go..."

therona naidoo

"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..."

Kirsty

"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..."

Rhet Evans (Matosha)

"I absolutely love this place. Fantastic food, brilliant selection of craft beers, friendly staff and decor not found anywhere on the planet. All this..."

Bruce Hill

"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..."

Andile Stemela

"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..."

Nina P

"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..."

Gareth Holley

"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..."