The Oak Leaf

Fillet steak, rare to medium rare, mustard seed and pepper encrusted basting, delicious chips and Springbok Carpaccio to boot. That steak though, wow. When combined with the special basting, the chips, and the specially matched glass of shiraz (or two), it was the best steak meal I've eaten. Coming from an Australian that is high praise.<br/ <br/ Just the tenderness, the technique in cooking, the quality of the cut, and natural flavour was exactly what I needed on this very chilly Johannesburg night.<br/ <br/ The five stars are for the steak. The Springbok Carpaccio was also interesting, while not everyone's cup of tea: the texture is not like beef carpaccio, and I couldn't quite put my finger on what it reminded me of in terms of texture and flavour. But then it hit me (and my dining companions) it tasted like a subtle and more substantial variation of smoked salmon. Don't laugh until you try it it honestly resembled smoked salmon more than game.<br/ <br/ The bottom line is this: if you're in Rosebank and enjoy a good steak, hearty food, and bold wine go to the Grillhouse. Pricey by Johannesburg standards, but on this occasion you do get what you pay for. I had to go back there twice to make sure, but I say five stars.

Sunday lunch with the Mrs. We were both in need of a steak. Boy did we find it. All the way from the service to the fillet and New York sirloin was excellent. I think obviously a night time arrangement would probably have suited the decor and ambience but we didn’t care. We were happy.

What a lovely restaurant. I have always wanted to come here because I have heard such good things. The service is amazing from the time you enter, super attentive staff. The complimentary bread looked really good, I just didn't have any space in my belly for it as we just came from a movie where I devoured quite a bit of popcorn. The fillet I ordered was phenomenal,  I had it with a side of greek salad which was delicious (most creamiest feta imaginable . I wish I had the mashed potato and onion rings though as I have been told that it is divine, maybe next time. : I had a glass of Merlot with my meal and it was goooood. I feel it is a little overpriced but worth the experience.

A classical SA grillhouse thst has stood the test of time.Interior reminds us of New York steak house.Service is excellent and prices most reasonable. Highly recommended.<br/

Phenomenal steak and excellent service!! The atmosphere is incredible and the staff are extremely knowledgeable. The bar at the back is very warm and cozy.