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The Rock Design Quarter

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"The ROCK has an awesome vibe, there are nice spacious tables for bigger groups (which is fantastic) the Staff are really friendly and helpful (Pretty..."

Asia Smasia

"Great food. Really great staff. It's nice to see a place getting it right. The margarita pizza is outstanding and authentic and the alioli pasta with..."

Colin Browne

"Wow! What an absolutely great restaurant! Food was amazing, very affordable too. The dessert was the cherry on top- the staff and manager (Antonio)..."

Pieter Erasmus

"Date night at the the Rock. Very attentive staff but only appear when needed ( a good thing) hot towels after our meal lovely. Food was fantastic..."

Tamlyn SummerElla Hewett

"I can highly recommend this restaurant! The menu is exceptional, the food glorious, and the staff ever so friendly. And the setting......"

Marinda Schouwstra

"I’m not really one to give restaurant reviews but this place was different; the service I received was absolutely top notch! My family and I ate..."

Lauren Trefusis-Paynter

"Hosted my birthday party at the Rock last weekend. One of the best restaurants I have been to. The food was delicious, the staff was very friendly..."

Deepti Darji

"Great menu with some surprises. Attentive staff. Awesome to sit outside on a beautiful winters day. Well worth a..."

Stephanie Van De Werken

"The best place ever!! The food �� Service�� overall it was a grt nite and being de made it even better .. with bae offcos***..."

Duduzile Perseverance Ngwenya

"Having an awesome calamari lunch at The Rock . As always Chris Tatsakis and his people have outdone themselves. Great venue ! Great menu . Even..."

Richard King-Page

"Amazing interior with huge attention to detail, great breakfast and we were so well looked after by Dumisani yesterday. We will definitely be back to..."

Ilonka de Magalhaes

"Amazing experience at “The Rock”. Food was absolutely delicious. Everything cooked to perfection. Was difficult to decide what to eat, having so..."

Mick Stocchi

"I had my birthday party here this weekend in the beautiful classy private room. We had the luxury to taste all the delicious tapas for starters..."

Valeska Katrina Muller

"Excellent food, lovely friendly staff, great atmosphere... what more do you need from a restaurant.... I left afterwards feeling very happy and..."

John Browne

"Our first time at The Rock. We loved the vibe, the food and friendly staff! Our kids said it was the best pizza "ever"! We will see you again in the..."

Altie Van Schalkwyk

"Stunning venue, decor and food was top class and our waitress was fantastic . Will def be..."

Kaliopi Paulo

"More steak..."

HungryDiner2.0

"This place just has an amazing vibe about it. The food is scrumptious. Eugene was a great waitress; attentive, sharp & efficient. I was there my baby..."

Tumi Baldese

"Eric (the Captain) was so friendly and attentive! We had great food and great service. 10/10 would..."

Jess Parkin

"Great location and setup for a relaxed lunch or dinner. Really good food and drinks selection. The bar, Carnelian is even better now that you can..."

Pictor

"Always have a great dining experience here. Whether it’s lunch or dinner. I like the place so much that I’ve hosted an event for 14 in the indoor..."

NommieNoms

"Had lunch here and from the moment I arrived I was attended to. The manger picked a large round table considering it was jus for two I was happy I..."

Kimtshabalala

"Been to this establishment about 3 times now and had an enjoyable experience each time. The food is reasonably priced as well as the drinks. Being a..."

Bhavika Desai

"We have come to this restaurant twice, once with only my sister during its Sunday special and once with my family. Both times I was highly pleased..."

Sarvin

"Truly enjoyed this place. I cannot wait to return. The vibe is so trendy but is also a space where families can enjoy themselves and be comfortable...."

Tondani Ndou

"Lovely experience at this restaurant! It is a very large restaurant with a lot of options to sit where you’d like. I loved the cocktails, I had a..."

Gabriella

"My friend and I visited this much hyped restaurant in Design Quarter for lunch on Sunday. We wanted to sit away from the crowds on the group level..."

Simon Lee

"Big variety of food. The atmosphere was inviting and warm. Perfect for a night with friends or family. Meals were reasonably priced and worth it...."

Janita Mistry

"Absolute percefted dining,briliant service and quality of food is out off this world.Will really recomd family and friends to go and have a..."

Alwyn

"Went for the rib special on a Thursday night. Excellent service and excellent food. Both the barbecue and peri-peri ribs are great. The vlavaki -..."

Lavita Oreb

"Excellent experience. Food is amazing and atmosphere was great. Manager (Antonio) was very accommodating. Changed the sushi menu for us and got to..."

Cameron Coopen

"I’ve been to this place 4 times in the space of a month just because the food has been so good me😩. A great atmosphere with yummy food. The..."

Gabriella De Souza

"The cocktails are overly priced but I definitely enjoyed being here. The upstairs section makes for a good ambience and the food is absolutely..."

Mawatle Mpuru

"Finally, I got to eat at the rock! We were not disappointed. The food was amazing! The decor is lovely. The service was a bit slow, but it was..."

Ornella Scarpellini

"Surprised by how many people there were in this part of town. Lots of foodplaces stacked. Welcomed by a wonderfull host at the rock. Food were..."

Toppie

"Really enjoy the decor/vibe at The Rock. Its elegant and sleek. Service is done with a smile, although it can at times be a bit slow - that being..."

Yajna

"It is one of the good places ive been in. The service is outstanding good and fast and you do not wait an hour for you food only like 15 minutes wich..."

Aj Myburgh

"Very good food. A wide variety to choose from. The pastas are really good however, I had the grilled chicken breasts marinated/basted in a peri-peri..."

Sashin Naidoo

"It was my first time there and the place is lovely, good service and great food. I had the rib and wing combo (safe choice) but the ribs where..."

Oko Ngcukana

"An amazing evening with lovely service and delicious food! Thank you to our amazing waitress, Perci, for making our evening so wonderful. Highly..."

Jade Duncan

"14.11.2018 A quick stop for drinks and a catchup with a friend. Efficient service with a smile. Only ordered nibbles, tried the Chicken Dippers with..."

The Food Musketeer

"I sent this this compliment in July via email, but when I visited The Rock this Saturday, Rosie advised they did not receive it. So I decided to post..."

Alicia

"Wife, daughter and I visited on Sunday evening for dinner. Their service was spectacular, half price pizzas were great with generous toppings and the..."

Terence Tobin

"Thank you to The Rock team as usual for a most fantastic dinner. Christelle never disappoints with her friendliness and the food was again amazing...."

Jaundugtig

"Ideas ran through my mind of enjoying a relaxed drawn out lunch with a glass of bubbly in hand, this venue is sophisticated, comfortable and..."

Anthea Chittenden

"A restaurant should always serve good food The trouble is that a lot of places limit the choice of food A lot of places have small tables and put as..."

Richard Paton

"the aesthetics of the restaurant are absolutely to die for very classy and elegant. the food was good, I had a steak there that was rather chewy and..."

Hazel Moyo

"It’s a beautiful setup. Properly planned out and a bit romantic. I enjoyed my food and the service was amazing. It will definitely be my chilling..."

Thabang Mabala

"I absolutely love this place! Reason why yesterday was me second time, and they came to the party once again.My spot in the corner downstairs..."

Amohelang Potloane

"I came here for the first time with my family for my birthday. I’d heard good reviews and I was not disappointed. The restaurant is big and open,..."

Steph Glover

"The service was wonderful. Ntombie and Antonio were the best . Thank you for a great service . We had a great time as family. We enjoyed the vibe and..."

Nosi Mzamo

"What a wonderful busy venue, extremely popular with diners of all age groups. But I must say predominantly the upwardly mobile thirtysomethings..."

John Purves

"Really awesome place with a cool vibe for anytime of day. The food was all exceptional. Service was a bit lacking, I didn’t get my takeaway because..."

Claire Stacey Hobson

"Honestly loved the Rock and their staff SO much! We came here to escape the cold and found the PERFECT hot chocolate. Everyone has to try this! It's..."

Monique Steenekamp

"Truly an exceptional meal. The staff are very attentive and friendly. Manager doing an exceptional job but the star of the night was our amazing..."

Jonathan Malcolm

"This is a really bustling spot in the old Kitchen Bar premises. We sat outside, just opposite the door - really good for (lots of) people watching...."

Heidi Bantam

"Such a pity that I didn’t take any pictures.The Rock was one of the few simple restaurants I’ve been to in a long time. It had a modern..."

Ivanna Abigail Kemp

"A hearty meal. Satisfying flavors, chicken set with the right kick! Burst of flavors in a succulent base. Chicken was pleasantly moist without the..."

TenChin

"I love The rock, mostly for its location and service. Antonio is the floor manager I think. Genuinely friendly guy, he is the one running around..."

Valentine Bilankulu

"This restaurant is always buzzing so I decided to give it a go. The food is out of this world! I had the chicken and basil pesto pasta and my partner..."

Leigh Smit

"I had a pleasant little breakfast here on Saturday morning. It was caramelised bacon with french toast that was yummy...and the portion size was just..."

Sharima Bramannan

"I absolutely love this place! Such an incredible environment along with the most amazing staff! The cherry on top is the brilliant food -..."

Blignautkyle

"You're about to read the best review for the best restaurant. When my family and I first went to The Rock we were so impressed. I've visited about 8..."

Carla Kuhn

"Aesthetically very pleasing to the eye. The ambience is lively but not over the top. Pizza and Gelato was really delicious. I'll be back..."

Nseula Chili Chilikhuma

"The Resturant is beautiful. Our service ... average. We went for a family lunch , and the waitress was no where to be seen most of the time. We also..."

Carrie Lee

"After seeing and hearing many great things about this restaurant I was looking forward to finally trying it out. I decided to have a bacon, avo &..."

Megz Mackintosh

"I went on a Thursday night. It was packed but service was excellent. The waiter Sifiso was extremely attentive. I was also impressed with how quickly..."

Kelly Joy Scates

"Been coming here for ages, huge upgrade from the previous restaurant, love the staff, the food and the general experience .... will keep coming back..."

Storm

"Fantastic service and food. Have only heard good things about the restaurant and finally had the opportunity to visit. Moses was our waiter and his..."

Ashley Brodrick

"We were at The Rock this past Saturday to celebrate my husband's birthday. Great food, impeccable service and extremely friendly managers. We are..."

Patsy Rajah

"Very attentive staff and management as well as delicious food, will definitely be coming back to this great restaurant! Would highly recommend..."

Kayleigh Farlam

"Blown away! My wife and I went to The Rock after hearing about the Thursday rib special. My wife opted for the seafood pasta which, while quite..."

Colin Levey

"We went there on a Monday for their sushi specials and it did not disappoint. 50% off on all sushi. We sat outside next to their heaters which makes..."

Ruan Hattingh

"My first time visiting The Rock after hearing only good things about it, I had a quick lunch and ordered the meat and chili ravioli. It was a great..."

Nicole Pereira

"Went for a meal today at the Rock, was very happy to find that there was a half price special on all the sushi. The sushi was great and loved the..."

MoH

"Had such a great lunch today with my colleague, we both ordered off the business lunch menu which was R95 each and came with a free glass of wine...."

Kimberleigh Erasmus

"Amazing food, amazing service I have been at both Kyalami and Design Quarter and they are very good. I will definitely continue going there for..."

Wayne Allen Kukard

"What a great place. Great ambience, really amazing looking restaurant with loads of cool details. Food-wise, the ribs are amazing and the macaroni..."

Jason Glassman

"I honestly cannot fault the experience I just had at The Rock, Design Quarter. Great ambience, even when it’s packed (which is most of the time),..."

Jessica Notelo

"WOW!!! You guys are fantastic. The decor is impeccable, the food is completely delicious and the service is continuously exceptional. I have always..."

Angela Brans McCann

"We arrived on Sunday afternoon for lunch. It was very busy but a table was located for us. Being so busy the service was still excellent and..."

Julz Stone

"Lovely vibe and extensive delicious sounding menu. I had the B&B Burger (bacon & brie) - absolutely divine. Look forward to return to try..."

Lee-Anne Detert

"Good variety on menu, Sushi is great!!! Especially the Prawn tempura roll. We make a point of going there on Monday’s with 50% off sushi special...."

Nix006

"My visit to The Rock was a wonderful experience. The service and food was amazing! Will definitely be back! Enjoyed every minute of my dinner..."

Victoria Redman

"The manager Antonio was absolutely amazing and friendly. What a wonderful experience thanks to him. Will most definitely be back. The food and..."

Daniela D'Egidio

"Friendly welcoming staff , excellent service and delicious food , also a great menu catering for all palates ,we will definitely be going back..."

Chevonne Candice Maré

"Definitely my new go to place to satisfy my love affair with food .... had the most delicious burger ever, the patty was the real deal and moreish..."

Sharon Seaward Morris

"Excellent service and delicious food with outstanding presentation! Staff went the extra mile bringing blankets to the ladies. Made fathers day extra..."

David Le Roux

"WOW WOW WOW!!!! The food was absolutely delicious, would highly recommend the B&B Burger and the Gelato from the all Italian Desert Bar. The service..."

Cord Van Eck

"Had the most amazing dessert ever!!! And such a selection. Wow!! The main meal was superband the service excellent. Very pleasant..."

Antoinette Theron

"We arrived without a booking on Thursday night expecting there to be space for us but wow it was packed! The managers were quick to help us get a..."

Amy Wardle

"Quick dinner before the rugby. As always prompt service, attentive staff and great quality food. Will keep us coming back.The atmosphere and..."

Grant2801

"Absolutely love this place, the decor is warm and cozy, they have a big menu that has something for everyone. We had the ribs which were on special..."

Carolyn Penny

"Great food, great service, relaxed and chilled vibe loved the ribs special today R149kg, they were delicious. I would recommend this restaurant to..."

Abo Samir Johannesburg

"Love the food and the atmosphere!! Great place to go with friendly service and an extensive menu which caters for all. Favorite meal is definitely..."

Kos

"There’s a new restaurant in Design Quarter, Fourways. The Rock, one of two adjoined restaurants – the other being Carnelian at The Rock –..."

Www.getinmybelly.co.za

"We thouraghly enjoyed our dinner here. The mussel pot was delicious, and the desserts are out of this world. Great service and beautiful decor..."

Natascha Nicole Taurer

"When with a girlfriend and it was great ..especially now that its Dezember the place givea you the vibe,makes you feel like you are not in..."

Zine N

"Nice time here, I love the presentation of my plate, seafood pastas, pizzas, amazing desserts. The outside seating area has a state-of-the-art..."

Dr. Marumo

"The place is lovely. The service was good. I had the seafood pasta with white sauce which was delicious and..."

Vivienne Maya

"A nice restaurant to have quality time with great music. You can dine and converse in peace, the volume of the music makes that very easy as it..."

Siyanda Mavundla

"Had a birthday celebration and lunch at The Rock. Great service We booked for 14 and they still accommodated 18. With ease and no fuss. The staff..."

mzamo masito

"Great food and good value for money. Service was good and management very visible. Bit noisy but nice atmosphere..."

Robyn Stephenson

"Tried out this interesting restaurant to celebrate my husband's birthday on a Wednesday evening. All our meals were delicious and cooked to..."

Thirasha Pillay

"The entire experience was such a vibe... Food was really great. Each dish we ordered was perfectly presented and the taste was immaculate. It was..."

Natasha Padachy

"Nestled within the vibrant hub of Design Quarter in Fourways, The Rock Restaurant beckons diners with promises of culinary enchantment. The menu is..."

Royal Khosana

"Delicious food...we had grilled chicken and roast veg, steaks and chips and ribs. Liked the round wooden table we sat at. Icecream gelateria inside...."

Caitlyn Cullen

"I throughly enjoyed the main meal which was the chicken creamy pasta and the blueberry baked cheesecake dessert. I could taste the freshness of..."

Stacey Chetty

"One of the best restaurants in Fourways. The atmosphere had this smooth ambience and service was swift. As for the food, outstanding. I had lamb and..."

N K

"Came here for a date for 1 😊. The staff were very professional. I absolutely enjoyed the chicken and halumi salad I ordered and they were able to..."

Nthabiseng Mutisya

"The Food is absolutely great. Atmosphere is perfect for a date, family night out or chilling. Loved the place, above everything the staff is friendly..."

Simonwabele Jack

"Everything about this place is perfect. The service 👌🏽 The food, top notch Loved..."

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