TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Mon Petit Throbb

84/100 (1622 ratings)

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"Fantastic staff and delicious..."

Jessicaleighpaul18

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Nhlayiseko Illmatic-sean Mhlongo

"I first dined here a few years ago when it was quite new. At that time, I was very impressed although the manager was sometimes a little..."

Cory

"Went for a birthday celebration, first time being there.... Vibe was amazing, the staff was amazing and wow the food especially could not fault this..."

Tarryn

"Visited Mon Petit Throbb for the first time this weekend and was thoroughly impressed. Breakfast was divine and service from our waitress was..."

Ashley Brodrick

"This is the 2nd time I have been here. The first time is when I’m here for their breakfast, the breakfast is above average but the juice is freshly..."

Wayne Hsu

"Truly an amazing hidden gem just around the corner from the hustle and bustle of Monte Casino. Upon entering you immediately feel like it is going to..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"Fell in love with this place the moment I walked in. The ambience was lovely and the waiters were friendly and attentive all night. I loved being..."

Jakki Bousfield

"Loved the food and atmosphere. Very different. Only reason for no 5 star was because it has a step into the restaurant so not wheelchair friendly...."

Bobby Barua

"Excellent food, service and ambiance. The waiter continuously checked on us (without being overbearing) and the food was quick to come. Beautiful..."

Vinolin Naidoo

"This restaurant has a sweet and calming ambiance. The service pays attention to detail and the food is spectacular. Whether you are alone or with a..."

Danni Catherine Myezwa

"Had a lovely brunch here. Our waiter, Carlos, was amazing, helpful and friendly! The food was good, we ordered the duck spring rolls, stuffed..."

TheHungryKat

"Honestly super impressed with this place, I was hesitant at first since I assumed theres a relation to Throbbing Strawberry where I've only had poor..."

Ryan James Noble

"Has a simple look and feel and run by professional energetic staff , menu quite comprehensive and high standard, food presentation up market and..."

Owen Tennant

"Absolutely enjoyed my Sunday lunch experience . The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and knew the items on the menu . My fiancé had a lamb..."

Vimbai Guvamatanga

"great value for money and super service. lovely ambiance at night. calamari stuffed with prawn and nuts was to die for. lamb shank was succulent and..."

Natasha Parry

"Staff were friendly and accommodating. Please make a reservation in advance if you want a decently located table. Food was excellent. Ambience was..."

AG

"Have been many times to Mon Petit Throbb and its sister restaurant Throbbing Strawberry . On our latest visit the food as usual was excellent, would..."

David Barber

"This is a first class restaurant. With the most outstanding staff, friendly, kind and caring. The management is so very attentive. The setting is..."

Ursula Van Rooyen

"Lively atmosphere and beautiful set up accompanied by friendly service and good food made this a place that I would definitely go back to for..."

Marcia

"Just had a wonderful dinner at Mon Petite Throbb in Fourways. It is a lovely quaint restaurant with a lot of character. Could not fault our waiter,..."

Caycee Whittal

"Dining for grown ups.From craft beer through to creme brule..made the pinkie finger rise in appreciation (Apparently a sign of breeding when..."

Caron Whitfield

"I love this place! They make the best sour dough breads. Always had such a good time here. Only thing I think that they can improve on is the ice..."

Diana Mak

"Lovely atmosphere, delicious food and great service, thank you for a wonderful evening out. I had the Alla Funghi, absolutely loved it, would come..."

Tracy Grealy

"I love, love, love this place! A perfect spot for breakfast.As we walked in, we were greeted by very friendly staff and such beautiful ..."

HungryFitGirl

"They have really delicious and well presented food, and a great atmosphere! Reasonably well priced as well. Looking forward to visiting again...."

Corrine Engelbrecht

"Being me, I am forever in meetings. Mon Petit Throb was such a cute and quaint little place to wait it out. It felt so warm and homey. I even had..."

Nolene Du Preez

"A classic dinner restaurant. I have never had a bad meal or been around someone that has. Their pizzas are fantastic and the menu as a whole is well..."

Dani Gama

"A stunning restaurant with delicious food. Perfect for a private function. Service is great and the pizza and pasta is amazing. Beautiful decor..."

Michelle McCarter

"Wonderful litte restaurant with lovely tasty specials which I highly recomm ordering.The king clip mixed with salmon in phyllo is amazing..."

Faye Darby

"Love the vibe here at mon petit throbb. I suggest the wrapped rump. It's was done perfect. Amazing choice of food and drinks loved this place the..."

Nixie

"I came here with girls for dinner .Tucked away near montecasino it is easy to miss if you do not see the sign .Had calamari tagliatelle arriving..."

A Foodie Travels

"Lovely atmosphere! One of my favourite places for breakfast catch ups with friends. Always serve a delicious breakfast and never a complaint!..."

Shannon Roscher

"Quaint and so chilled, away from the hustle of being in a centre and as part of the throbbing strawberry chain its always a pleasure dining..."

Sesh

"Homely food with a good atmosphere. The only establishment worth heading across the road from Montecasino for.Wish they had a wider selection of..."

Charlemagne Olivier

"Always a pleasure to go . Have visited this place so many times . Always leave happy and full. Nice, freshly prepared food and great service. Keep up..."

Hot Or Not

"As an extended family of ten, my awesome husband, searched for some place “different” from the norm to enjoy supper together. Well he hit the..."

Cilla Barath

"Mon Petit Throbb has an interesting look and feel .. Had late lunch today and we were served by Brian . His service made the experience worth a..."

Abs

"Good portion sizes and quick service. This place has a slightly French, but mostly homely, neighbourhood feel to it. Their food is good, I especially..."

Joash Narainsamy

"Theres nothing like a good breakfast. When its done well its amazing but generally most places tend to just be mediocre or passable. Not with Mon..."

Fuzzy Lojic

"This was our second visit to Petit Mon Throb, but the first time I have completed a review. We began with a shared strawberry salad with bacon,..."

Steve S

"A little gem. Hidden adjacent to Monte Casino and next to the City Lodge is one of my favorite secluded and classy restaurant.Ideal for..."

Trevor

"went there a while ago.. and i remember thinking, O God here we go.. ( you see, my partner has a way of finding little hidden gems)... needless to..."

Kiddo2010

"Came here for a birthday dinner. Absolutely amazing for a dining gathering👌🏾steak was made to perfection, and I am not even a steak person....."

Lui

"Enjoyed a lovely dinner at Mon Petit Throbb, arriving hungry we went straight to mains. The veal milanese was my choice and the wrapped rump was my..."

Tanya

"We went for dinner just the two of us. Was a great ambiance the food arrived timeously. Tasted absolutely delicious we both had pizzas. It was great..."

Tamara Mad Mauds Maudlin

"Delicious breakfast spot... clean and taste well prepared food. Extensive menu and cocktail list....staff and manager are friendly and the place is..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Visited Mon petit Throbb for dinner, you have to book because they get quite full, I had a cosmo cocktail which was chilled perfectly and tasted..."

Christina DS

"Tucked away behind Monte is this little gem of a restaurant. Vibey and very trendy. Fantastic wine list and a good choice of bistro fare.A bit..."

Cristina Melosi Scola

"I've been here a few times, and they have never disappointed us! Great food, amazing presentation and staff are really pleasant! This is one of their..."

Samantha Dyer

"I'm a super picky eater. The chef was more than happy to accommodate my requests.Their meals are mouth watering and reasonably priced. Perfect..."

Tvonm

"The food is always excellent and the presentation beautiful Lovely French bistro decor Perfect for a date or a night out with the..."

Elize Cloete

"Trendy atmosphere, playful decor and welcoming staff 👌 the food is aesthetic to the eye, and tickles the tongue with it's burst of flavours -..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"We went for a girls birthday lunch and just deciding on a restaurant turned out to be harder than expected. So I was hopeful that we had chosen the..."

Jack & Jill

"A great place to go for a break away from the family for two or a gathering of friends.The food is well presented, we'll cooked and tastes..."

Marc Carlton-smith

"You know when you go out and its a perfect night, where there wasn't a single thing tp complain about? That was my experience at Mon Petit last..."

KylieJDV

"A very authentic French themed breakfast - brunch spot that has a weathered wooden panel decor with a wine cellar ambience. Nicely done which is..."

Amit Govind

"A beautiful spot in the middle of bustling Fourways. It's a great date night restaurant but also great to go with friends. I love the quiet and..."

Varushka Padayachi

"I am a huge fan of their sister restaurant The Throbbing Strawberry, and found Mon Petit to be as charming, yet in a different, quieter way. We..."

Heather Hook

"We headed over to Mon Petit Throbb a couple of weeks ago to join some close friends for a Sunday lunch. The restaurant itself is nicely set up and..."

Anisha Lutchman

"The setting and decor are fantastic and very inviting. Makes you want to eat here. However when it came to ordering our dessert the waiter had not..."

Candice Gerber

"Met up with some friends for lunch last week Saturday at Mon Petit Throbb. The restaurant is cozy and well layed out. I hadn't had pork chops in a..."

Vishal Mistry

"A friend invited us to join her for lunch last week Sunday to Mon Petite Throbb. We drive past there often and I've always wanted to go there for..."

Binita Mistry

"What an interesting resturant. Having been her for a massive engagemnet party to multiple brunches. I'd love to say this is one of the best brunch..."

Daniel Wiggill

"Was at Mon Petit Throbb last weekend. The food is lovely and the service was great, our waitress was super attentive. Would come back and recommend..."

Tiffany

"Stunning evening in the beautiful setting of this restaurant! Service was great, we had some good wine for a normal price is and the food was really..."

Nadine Pretorius

"Celebrated a friend's 60th birthday at Mon Petit Throbb with a party of about 20 and was highly impressed. The management and staff were friendly,..."

Food Lover Deluxe

"On Saturday I hosted mu mom's 60th here, with about 19 people. We decided to go with set menus and selected wines. All round the experience and food..."

Daniell Blondi Kemp

"Booked a table of 12 for my daughter's graduation celebration. The atmosphere is excellent. Meat dishes especially the Fillet with balsamic glaze and..."

Lavita Oreb

"Just returned from a great dinner for four. Snails, stuffed calamari and black mushrooms to start. Kingklip, salmon,veal and a salad for main. Great..."

Grant Kaplan

"Great service, awesome ambiance, food is good too. Definitely a great place to go for a romantic dinner or good glass of wine. Service rocks..."

Imogene Meyer

"Love this place! Fabulous food and great service, always! This time my son's Thai prawn curry was simply amazing ! Had pork chops , a big in the..."

NeoM

"I love the decor, generously eccentric as it is, with suspended visible ventilation and that kind of restored-warehouse vibe. It isn't very "petit",..."

Tat Wolfen

The Baron Fourways

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"My boyfriend and I went to The Baron on Witkoppen last night and it was absolutely amazing as usual. Our waiter Milton was extremely attentive and..."

Gia Maré

"Today we ordered a cheese burger and a halloumi salad. Cannot complain about one thing. It was Yum yum yum. And great service to top it up. Money..."

Dezi Lee

"Just got back from the airport, NOT in the mood to cook, and in serious need of burgers, Baron to the rescue. 1st things 1st, the portion size..."

Philip Goosen

"Such a vibey place for a Friday night.We started off inside. I didn't eat but my companion did and said it was delicious and the service was..."

Hengie

"Been here 7 times in the last 6 months. Friendly professional service, excellent calamari salad, great vibes, no complaints. Awesome to sit next to a..."

Tiffany Ziervogel Todd

"What a stunning restaurant! We got a table next to the river, which was lovely but the inside area definitely has an upmarket appeal too, making this..."

Jess Styles

"Good food. Really good. Noisy. Nice vibe. Festive. Waiters struggle to keep up. So service is really not superb. I like the menu. But they call a..."

Yvette Johnson

"Today was a mixed bag of sublime and disappointment... my mans T-bone was out of this world... tender, juicy and basted in an amazing sauce... the..."

Jalapeño Popper

"I absolutely love this place!! Another one of my favourite watering holes! Their food is absolutely MIND BLOWING!! A little pricey for sure!!!!..."

Crissy Van Zyl

"This one is the best Baron around and I've been going there for years. The waiters are obviously trained well and they are always friendly serving..."

Candice Degotte

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HungryFitGirl

"Weve always enjoyed the baron and are always happy and satisfied with the over all experience! They make amazing snack baskets and their fillet and..."

#rateaplate

"If I had died after eating here, I'd have died a happy camper :) the good was absolutely SUBLIME. WOW! Definitely worth going to for date night. Our..."

Mel38

"Two beautiful solid wooden bars, one inside and the other outdoors on a deck overlooking the Jukskei River. The oxtail with mashed potato and gravy..."

Edward Battes

"Grate place , ok food, ok service. Once more with my family and kids over for a meal, a entertainer shows up, balloon sculpturing artist, and..."

Gabe

"Awesome This is a wonderful venueGreat serviceAwesome foodJust luv the riverMy favouriteThe estpetada..."

Mariaan Knox

"Always great food and a fantastic playground for kids. The coldest Tequila in Fourways and a big selection of beers on tap. I love coming here on a..."

Denys Nienaber

"Awesome vibe. We come here for the chicken trinchado. Love it. My friend comes from CT to have it. Good live music on a Friday. Nice atmosphere and..."

Tania

"Great place to just chill out or have a quick beer and watch the game on the Tele. Great selection of beers on tap and amazing food. Tends to get a..."

FoodiewhippedSA

"Can't go wrong with this place, unless it's a late Sunday night, then they very reluctant to serve much food, Food is always good, beer is..."

Gazza

"It's normally way too loud when you sitting at the table, you can't hear each other speak, the food is good! The staff are very friendly, they have a..."

Neeta Raga-D

"This is probably one of the most complete restaurant / pub I've been to. A steakhouse that serves the most brilliant prawns! One could have never..."

Rhoodie Dakamela

"Went to the baron on a Friday night for dinner and live music, outside on the deck. The service was great, and I had the starter trinchado which..."

Dana Booth

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Gramo

"This is the ultimate Steak House in my opinion.. It caterers for everyone, family, party vibe on the deck, fine dining in the lounge with fireplace..."

Carl Hoffend

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Karessa

"Really classically furnished restaurant that is equally kid friendly. My first impression was just how well they got this right. The kids play..."

Gugulethu Del'sile Nandi Mdladla

"In my week of comparing 3 platters the Baron came out on top in all the areas except the service, where they were last by a country mile.The..."

Warren

"Pleasantly surprised by the Baron, the service was very good and the food was delicious. We had the Portuguese steak and calamari. Very..."

Mariska Van Niekerk

"I love this Baron. The food is great, its spacious, and it doesnt feel like you in that pub sorta vibe. Theres a great view outside. The steak,..."

Yolleen

"OK I'm not going to review it cos we all know The Barron delivers!! Happy wholesome family meals that you can't get wrong! A super day with the..."

Leanne Bekker

"I spent most of last year drinking and dancing the nights away at The Baron, so opting for a normal family 'celebratory' dinner was something..."

Maxine

"The Baron is a strange place in that there is a bustling family side with kids play area, a main indoor restaurant and also a rather loud and..."

Geoff Simmons

"Not bad place to watch some sports or meet friends for a drink. They also cater for families, with a play ground and jungle gym. The food is actually..."

Michael Lotter

"Excellent salad and very good food, service started shaky but ended well we'll definitely recommend this restaurant for lunch and dinner as well..."

Wynand Marx

"Went there on the 1 September for our anniversary lunch with our partner the service was excellent, the staff is knowledgeable about the menu and..."

Keabetswe Jessica Ramatsie

"Went for lunch on Saturday afternoon, they were very busy but willing to help in any way. The waiters and managers were very nice and friendly. Nice..."

Debbie Kree

"A friend suggested The Baron as a dinner spot. I was very reluctant as I immediately thought it would be pub style food. I was very pleasantly..."

Katelyn

"Awesome venue and meniu. Trinchada (Chicken) is the best in town!!! ..."

Eduard Hodor

"Great evening had by all! Our waiter (forgot his name) REALLY looked after our table of 14. Food was served all together; a big plus, especially for..."

Garth Balabanoff

"One of our favourite and regular haunts.. The food is always of great quality, the staff are friendly and efficient. The Manager and or Owner are..."

Sarah Martin

"Have returned after quite a while. The food is still awesome. Am "upping" the rating as the steak I had was beyond..."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"The Baron's have been a beer hall for my mates and I for more times than I care to remember (or do remember) - it never went through my mind that it..."

Michael Cooks

"I love the food and atmosphere! Definitely above par when it comes to "pub" food and decor! The spinach salad with extra grilled chicken is my all..."

Roslyn Hellström

"We've been coming here for the past few months so we decided to do Easter Sunday Lunch... The Baron boasts polite, competent staff and is finally a..."

Rob Nelson

"I have been to this Fourway's branch a couple of times on the weekends to watch some rugby and usually end up sitting downstairs on the deck section..."

Lauras World

"I was pleasantly surprised when I met friends there for drinks before a night out. They have a good variety of draught beers. Not knowing what to..."

Francois Krüger

"Like most of this franchise, not much of a restaurant but a nice venue to watch some sport and drink (if that's your kind of thing- admittedly for me..."

Alexis Assimacopoulos

"Love this place! Their food and service is consistently good. I can't remember if I ever had a bad meal there. It's also a great place for birthdays..."

Penny Parbhoo

"Very nice venue with the outside pub area over looking the stream. Good selection of draught beer on tap. The live entertainment on Friday nights is..."

Pieter De Waal

"What more can I say about this place. The Baron Fourways is my favorite place to go to have a great time with friends on a weekend. The vibe and..."

Matt Cross

"Amazing..."

Oliver D Richter

"The Baron on Main is one the most versatile restaurants in Johannesburg, if you are looking for a pub vibe or a fancy restaurant this is a must for..."

Derek Martin

"Food is pretty good and they have a nice kiddies areas! Prices seem to be increasing but it's good value! Service can be a bit slow so if you are in..."

Noleen

"A nice place to have a tender steak, with some good options or "styles".There is an inside and outside area, and a small play area for kids. The..."

Richard Best

"The Baron is great. Offering a delicious meal whilst surrounded by a fun vibe, or if you prefer a more private setting you can opt to rather sit in..."

Nicky James

"This Baron branch is next to the river, just off Witkoppen Road. If you can get a table on the patio next to the river, GRAB it! It is just..."

Alma Pretorius

"The Baron on Witkoppen is such a great place to hang out! There is always such great energy there. I have often thought what I expected to be a..."

Food Fundi

"I really enjoy this franchise of the Baron even more than the other branches. I love the look of the restaurant and where it is situated. The last..."

Genevieve Meghan Van Staden

"This is a place I always have such a good time at. Their position is just awesome; it's easily accessible just there along Witkoppen and it runs a..."

Juliette Sampson

"Amazing place to go to , either with a loved one or as a family. I love that the smoking section is not just limited to outdoors like most places,..."

Tumelo Dee

"The 5 star rating is for the service by management. Mike is invested in the standards of this facility. We had an unbelievably horrendous experience..."

Ngaa Murombedzi

"Lovely pub on the Jukskei river. Usually the food here is great. However my chicken was dry and the chips tasted stale. Excellent fire keeping us..."

Jane “JaneyPaney” Schultz

"Beautiful set up, perfect for couple date nights, girls and family outings. The food is do delicious and the portions are very generous. Beauty was..."

Arikonisaho Bella

"Food was very tasty and served perfectly. We had the Liver with Bacon and Mash and was pleasantly surprized with the portion sizes! Staff was very..."

Augusta Janse van Rensburg

"Attentive service. Well laid out and spacious. Various seating options. Food is always fresh and tasty. Beer is always cold. Kids play area outdoors...."

Ashveer Gokal

"I loved every single moment of my visit to The Baron in Fourways. The hospitality is just so warm from the minute you walk in. My little brother was..."

Deborah Majiku

"What an unexpected surprise. Great atmosphere, staff and management super friendly. Stunning restaurant and bar indoors and a place for the kids to..."

Daleen Swanepoel

"The food was wonderful, from preparation to presentation, very pleasing. The staff was friendly and welcoming. We chose a table outside; the river is..."

Kwenziweyinkosi Zwane

"Nice restaurant and kids friendly. Their mother day special drink was a very nice touch. A good alternatives to pappacino. The only regret I have is..."

Y. O.

"First time visit to this restaurant. Food was good, service was good and overall a pleasant visit. Unfortunately by the time you read this they will..."

Bill Nash

"Our go to steak house for a really great steak and excellent food. Very very consistant in Food, Service and atmosphere. Sadly we see that they are..."

WONDERWALL

"Brilliant meal and superb service. The bar made me a custom drink tailored to exactly what I wanted, and the kitchen provided a burger cooked to..."

Nicholas Brigando

"This place NEVER disappoints. Steaks are always spectacular. Perfect for date nights or friday afternoon beers and light meals! Would Highly..."

Jacques Van Der Linde

"Definitely the best of the Barons we've been to over the years. Lovely central fireplace, big booth tables. Also has a kiddie area but that's outside..."

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