The Shortmarket Club in Johannesburg was a delightful dining experience for the start of our SA trip! I’d recommend the Japanese pancakes, oysters, and prawn rolls from the starters —each dish bursting with fantastic flavors. But the star of the show was undeniably the the main course Herb Crusted Beef Fillet—a true highlight of the meal.
The service was friendly, though it did take a bit longer at times. Since we’re on vacation, the relaxed pace wasn’t a big concern for us.
The restaurant had a pleasant setting that added to the overall ambiance.
The Shortmarket Club is definitely a spot worth checking out while in Johannesburg!
We were fortunate to partake in a nice evening, where our choice of indulgence led us to the captivating world of cocktail tasting, paired seamlessly with a well curated tasting menu. As we embarked on this gastronomic adventure, we found the culinary offerings to be, regrettably, somewhat lackluster. The dishes, though competently prepared, fell short of capturing our palates with their under-seasoned profiles and a sense of culinary creativity that failed to ignite our senses.
However, it was through the impeccable service rendered that the evening truly shone. The staff members, with their attentiveness, knowledge, and unwavering commitment to ensuring a memorable experience, elevated our visit to new heights. Their expertise was evident in their ability to guide us through the intricate world of mixology, expertly crafting and presenting a series of exquisite cocktails that delighted our taste buds and enthralled our senses. Each libation, a masterpiece in its own right.
While the culinary aspect left room for improvement, it is important to acknowledge the commendable efforts of the dedicated service staff and the undeniable prowess displayed by the mixologists. Their commitment to excellence and their unwavering passion for delivering an extraordinary dining experience contributed significantly to the overall enjoyment of our evening. Given their exceptional service and the truly exceptional cocktails on offer, we left with a sense of fulfillment, eager to explore the myriad possibilities that awaited us on our future visits, in the hopes that the culinary offerings would align with the heights achieved by their liquid counterparts.
The food was okay. Nothing I'd remember 4 months from now. The service was outstanding - really friendly wait-staff, really amazing front of house... all in all, it was a fun night out but not something I'd recommend to a true foodie
Pavel Jansen op de Haar
+5
This was the best restaurant/food experience I have had in SA so far. Service, decoration and food was all amazing. My partner and I both had the 5-course tasting menu. Flavours connected so well together and the menu was very well balanced. Every course was delicious and eye catching. Will be back for sure! Highly recommended.
This is the best restaurant I have ever been to in South Africa. We had the tasting meal and literally every single dish was a 10/10. The flavours came together so perfectly. As a pregnant woman they had vegetarian alternatives for some of the food I cannot eat. The vegetarian alternatives were so yummy it did not feel like substitute dishes.
The staff were well coordinated and at no point did we feel neglected. The team worked well together like a well oiled machine and every single waiter had extensive knowledge about the dishes.
The ambience is very very pretty. Loved the plant wall. Definitely coming back again.
Celebrated Cape Town chef, Luke Dale Roberts, has finally opened a restaurant in Johannesburg. He is famous for the Test Kitchen and the Pot Luck Club. With a welcoming reception outside the restaurant, the enormous Red door conceals the the restaurant interior.
The staff was amazing. The service is so speedy. The staff share the tips/service charge. So the service is so smooth and slick. All waiters help all tables. Winning formula. No waving at your waiter necessary.
The food was delicious! Delicious! Delicious! I can’t wait to get back there. From the complimentary bread, to the oysters, to the lamb curry, to the fish dish and desserts. The presentation of the oysters was quite an experience. The night was perfect. Every aspect was perfection and so effortless.
Unreal experience!!! Staff, food, pairing, atmosphere, EVERYTHING just awesome!!! They made a birthday so so special!!! Can't wait for our next visit!!!
It's difficult to chose between this and the Pot Luck Club in Cape Town. Both restaurants execute every single element of every single dish to absolute perfection. In my opinion they both share 1st position for best restaurant in the country. Flavour, balance and execution. At this level, the best value for money IMO.
Such a lovely fine dining experience. Food was exceptional. They even have a special vegetarian menu (and not just one or two dishes). Even the meat dishes that the rest of our group had was so flavorful. Service was also great!
Recommended wine pairing was 👌🏽👌🏽.
Highly recommend. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
What an amazing fine dine restaurant. The service from the waiters and the manager is top notch. The pina colada oysters 🤩, pepper crusted fillet out of this world (celeriac crisp ke di lays), the gnocchi was just OK, Thai style pork belly was amazing and the Line Fish was OK. There is an interesting story about the butterflies and the view is beautiful. The whiskey sour was perfect.
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