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Throbbing Strawberry

83/100 (5855 ratings)

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"An oldie but still one of my favorite restaurants I love the vibe I love their food I love their wine selection I love the Sunday live performances..."

Tankiso

"Always a pleasure ordering food from this amazing restaurant. The Pizza and the Full chicken family meal is an absolute favorite in my..."

Neil Neilt Thurston

"Most delicious cocktails and great..."

Jessicaleighpaul18

"Highly recommend this restaurant. Had the steak with mushroom sauce. It was done to perfection. My sister had the arrabiata with..."

Nicola Bursnall

"August 6th, 2019: Had dinner with a small group of friends at Throbbing Strawberry. We all had something different. We ordered pizza, beef espetada,..."

Bronwen Davies

"Not much they don't do well here. But they do my favourite Pizza, you cant go wrong. Recently discovered the Tuna Poke bowl which is awesome..."

Brendon Lewis

"👍🏾1. Great spot! Chilled, Easy Saturday night vibe. Sat outside and the ambiance was good. Nice for a couple dinner or a catch up with..."

Nonji Motlhetlhi

"It is so lovely sitting outside here. I’ve been a few times and have thoroughly enjoyed myself. The wine list is superb, we had the Klein..."

Amy Wardle

"My new favorite place - great coctails, delicious sushi and truly amazing service. The vibe was also inviting which all-in-all call for a good time...."

Luelle Van Wyk

"I looooove their food.From their Salmon to the steak. Their roasted veggies also amazing. The overall experience was great. Friendly staff and nice..."

Hopegrace Vanwyk

"Sjoe...what's not to like...been going there for what seems to be ages and never had a bad meal there, service is on point and all round great..."

Graham

"Lovely dinner out. Ive been told it was recently revamped; it looks awesome inside. And the food was devine.I had two starters, beef and..."

Lyn

"I went here quite a while back and it was absolutely fantastic.My companion and I sat outside and had a chicken salad which was a meal on its..."

Hengie

"Pretty cool place. The starters are surprisingly big and filling. Pretty cool place...fire places in winter great wine selection. Great..."

Kudzai Maeresa

"Tried out this place on Sunday afternoon.Fabulous fillet steak, baked cheese cake and Irish coffee. Great band playing and the service was..."

Tony Hulme

"I actually love this place. Food is consistently good , and drinks are delicious. I often opt for the gluten free pizza with bacon , pineapple and..."

Tormei Gove

"The food is amazing and tastes great. The restaurant is always clean and the stuff is welcoming. The service is delightful. I love it when there’s..."

Clayton Richardson

"Had a very delicious starter of stuffed calamari, couldn’t get enough! Excellent service, waiter kept topping up our wine glasses 🍷👌🏻 I am..."

Tiffany Ziervogel Todd

"I chose this restaurant because I've heard good things and I love the puns! The actual restaurant is very nice and cozy. The portions were big but..."

Shanice Gounden

"Yummy Sushi and great vibe - especially on Friday afternoons 🥂 been here a couple times for sushi and wine with the girls! Sushi is fresh and..."

Monique Le Roux

"First impression is great. Jazzy music on a light, spacious and airy patio.When the food arrived - great turned to incredible. Winner of..."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"A very good experience. This outlet offered a good menu and selection of food ranging from pasta to meat and from pizza to fish. Their quality is..."

'Alessandro Cernuschi

"This was a celebration for my daughter. We arrived at 7.30pm and we were seated at a lovely table. Drinks were ordered and within 15 minutes we had..."

Linda Magowan

"Throbbing is a wonderful everyday relaxing restaurant. Recommend highly after the upgrade to the venue. Great atmosphere. The service is above par..."

Costa Vlassis

"A lovely atmosphere sitting outside, with a cool breeze on another hot summers day! The service was quick and attentive and the menu had a variety of..."

Emma Verster

"I finally managed to eat at Throbbing Strawberry. I've been intending to do so ever since I heard there was a restaurant called Throbbing Strawberry..."

Carole Craggs

"Had duck spring rolls for starters. Mains opted for ribeye steak medium rare... steak arrived thin & well done - manager immediately took it away...."

Kabelo

"I love the atmosphere and the lovely blankets on cold days. The food is delicious. I love love love the chocolate fondant. Coming here always makes..."

Michelleprangley2

"The food and ambience at the restaurant are very good as usual. It is time though that a popular restaurant such as this is able to provide gluten..."

John

"Went there for a lunch with colleagues. I would highly recommend the Miss Piggy pizza - if you're a carnivore then you must try it. Large menu, so..."

Zandi Phoshoko

"Always a good time, a local spot for the Douglasdale and surrounding residents. Great service entertainment and food. Try the salami fig and..."

Foodie Businessman

"What a amazing spot!Arrived on Sunday lunch time - packed and great buzz. No tables available - Terence the manager greeted..."

Roy Vlooitjie Minnaar

""The Throb" is an institution in Douglasdale! Love the almost Provençal feel with the outdoorsy-water fountain and everything strawberry 🍓 flare...."

KarmaZebra

"Great food, great prices. 3 dining areas to choose from. Staff are amazing. Live entertainment over the weekends is really good too. Best place in..."

M.D. Bester

"I went to Throbbing for Sunday for the first time in years and it was awesome. The food, the setting, the service and the vibe was all incredibly..."

Ryan Whittaker

"Good decent food (like the sushi) sometimes service can be a little slow, they revamped the place a little while back so the decor and setting is a..."

Gramo

"Definitely the most vibey restaurant to sit, have sushi and a cocktail. (And hubbly!) Cucumber spaghetti and sashimi are the bonnie and clyde of this..."

Sushi-Sue

"Friend recommended this place for their incredible bacon, avo and feta pizza and she was definitely right about how amazing it was! The pizza was..."

Cailyn Stevens

"Such a Cosy place to have an early dinner! I like the setting they have inside and the fact there's a lot of natural light that comes into the..."

Jacqueline De Sousa

"I pretty much live here now but no one ever bothers to ask my name, even though I always ask who is serving me. The drinks are always fantastic, so..."

Miranda

"Amazing food and it came very quickly. The cocktails were amazing and delicious and the service was absolutely lovely ! I highly recommend this..."

Gabriella

"No listen this restaurant qualified as my favorite spots .... Throughly enjoyed my pasta. Our waiter was so friendly and check up on us from to..."

Leigh Nxaba

"Had a good food experience. Service was a little slow and we waited a while to pay our bill. Other than that I would go back for a dinner again..."

Shannon Kera Scanlen

"Ahh the Throbbing Strawberry. Been around for ages. I always have a solid meal when I come here. The service is great and the staff are very..."

Keegan Foster

"Absolutely love this place! Been here a couple of times and the food is always delicious! The waiters could be a bit more informed about allergens..."

Amelia Holmes

"We spent a lovely Saturday afternoon at the throbbing strawberry and we enjoyed the food as much as the name. The environment was extremely relaxed..."

Raquel De Canha

"I was very impressed with this gem. Nice, cosy and welcoming. They have the normal selection of wines and the food was of good quality. Very tasty. ..."

Hesti Botha

"In my opinion - one of the best restaurants in Fourways! Their food is and always has been incredible and their service is top notch! Having been..."

Crissy Van Zyl

"It has reliably good food and good service. I drop by when in the area. The 4 rating is the best I'll give a South African restaurant. A five is..."

Nick Carter

"Throbbing Strawberry is a firm favorite for my husband and I! The atmosphere is laid back and inviting and we often spend hours here on..."

Tanya Morgan

"Type of food = Casual diningQuality of food = I would give it another tryService = There when I needed themAmbience =..."

@theFamilyMan

"For years and years I have visited this resturant and I absolutely love the strawberry and brie salad. It's incredible how the standard remains..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Firstly, the staff here are probably one of the most friendly bunch I have ever come across!The Fiery Prawn pasta smelled divine! Tasted..."

Chinell

"Food is always amazing, staff are always amazing, venues is always consistent and never disappoints! Love going here, I've been twice in the last 2..."

Nicola Spurdle

"Throbbing Strawberry remains one of my favorite restaurants in the Douglasdale area! They have an awesome outside area where you can sit and sip..."

Stacey Faber

"We often get pizzas from the Throbbing. This restaurant never ceases to amaze me with how popular it is. The new renovations have really made it so..."

Claudia McGregor

"Excellent service every time and a wonderful vibe! The food is great - you always get what you expect. I love the sushi and the vodka..."

Caroline

"Love the fact that you can have a champagne breakfast! The location is great and whether you sit outside or inside it's lovely.I have been..."

Neeta Raga-D

"A last minute dinner with new friends was on the cards on Saturday night and although not my first visit here, I have to say I am always..."

Heather Hook

"We went to Throbbing Strawberry for cocktails and drinks based purely off zomato reviews and photos and we were not disappointed. The service was on..."

Dr Dean Redant

"Since I went to my final Honours lecture, I decided to treat myself to a pre-exam fancy lunch for one. I am never disappointed when I go to..."

Thabsibmajija

"This has been one of my favourites for a while now. Nothing on their menu has ever disappointed me. They have amazing pizza and sushi. I..."

Andrea L

"Great place. Fresh sushi, fantastic fillet (with balsamic reduction). My husband had the hamburger which was excellent. And then the chocolate..."

Marlene Gill

"July 2017 - Food still consistent and live music on a thursday night a plus. Oct 2016 - Popped in for a Sunday afternoon catchup with some..."

Sesh

"Absolutely amazing! Chef Nikita is talented beyond words! Thank you for the awesome service and delicious food! Will definitely be back very soon..."

Nicole Ziman

"Update: Throbbing has undergone a face lift and it is still as lovely as ever! Food took slightly long, however the restaurant was packed. Lovely..."

Amy Lara Baxter

"We had a lovely time! Excellent service and delicious food. The steak was great. We want to try the pizza and pasta next time. Lovely variety on the..."

Marika_Mav

"The recent renovations have really upped Throbbing Strawberry's image,... and game it would seem.My partner had the calamari salad and was..."

Derek Hall

"This newly renovated amazing restaurant which is the local haunt for all who live in the vicinity of Douglasdale in Fourways always impresses in..."

Foodierushni_za

"One of my favourite places to go! The food is incredible, never disappoints. The cocktails are awesome. Love the vibe, friendly staff. Will..."

Lauren Faill

"I haven't been to Throbbing Strawberry in a while, they have recently renovated and the outside area is really nice for lunch. The food is also very..."

Emily Smith

Fishmonger Rosebank

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"Recently went to fishmonger and I must say I was really impressed, the staff was amazing the food was absolutely delicious....decor was decent and..."

Martha Amese

"Wow what a brilliant spot to have a lovely meal. Waiters are so nice and helpful and attentive. We ordered the grilled squid heads as a starter which..."

Meagan

"If you’re look for impeccable seafood, service and taste! This is the place to be . I’ve been here so many times and I’ve never been..."

Jaylene Ramalatso

"Another delicious meal at this fine dining restaurant. Good service, welcoming waitrons and lovely ambiance! Had to ask for a finger bowl for my..."

GiGi

"Delicious food and drinks especially for my likes of fish except sushi. Otherwise nice people who serve but wish the restaurant could be bigger and..."

Gabriella Rosen

"If you come here- ask for Ocean Super attentive and we came on the 7 year special which was epic! 7 king prawns food r R177 which is usually..."

Morgane Lécluse

"Platter for 2 is amazing, enough food for 3 ladies. They also have nice baked pie fish items. Nice atmosphere and service. They gave us this ice..."

Kgothatso

"I’m not quite the sea food person; so when I say seafood is good, believe me, it’s good. And if you’re like me and have friends who want dinner..."

Abel Mukwevho

"We have visited this restaurant quite a bit and received superb service and delicious food every time. Their Beira prawns and Prawns Nationale are..."

Belinda Strydom Bronkhorst

"A place set up for a fine dining experience, had quite an enjoyable time here.The wine menu is extensive and vast - great choices. They are a bit..."

Gautam Rao

"First of all, the fish odour when you passing by isn't pleasant at all. However, the inside smells nothing like fish, which is great! Asked..."

Hulie Malie

"Came here with a large group of friends for dinner.Overall the service was friendly and efficient for a large group .I had a greek salad with..."

A Foodie Travels

"To be quite honest I wasn't very pleased with the restaurant choice at first but I'm so glad my company persisted, I was quite wrong.I had..."

Mbali Msimang

"Our favorite seafood restaurant in Johannesburg. Wonderful service. Good selection of meals of a high standard. Popular so be sure to make a..."

Rigard & Jeanine

"This fishmonger is located in the FIRS, alongside many other restaurants which gives it a great atmosphere.Inside it is well decorated. The..."

Maxine Boyd

"Love coming here. Yummy food as always. Everything is consistent and tasty with really good ingredients. Staff are receptive to small children as..."

Ismail Moola

"Six of us had a great family supper at The Fishmonger Illovo. Great food, attentive service, lovely wine by the glass, and the best prawns I've had..."

Anni Wakerley

"First time to this particular branch. Love the location and how I feel like I'm not even Johannesburg when I'm at The Firs. Had a lunch date with my..."

Kimtshabalala

"I cannot fault this restaurant at all. The waiter was fantastic and very attentive. We all received our meals in good time and we were all very..."

Jimmy Nicolaou

"This is probably one of my favourite seafood places in gauteng. I love the variety they have to offer as well as the innovative ways the cook and..."

FoodiewhippedSA

"Good lunch we had today at FishMongerRosebank .. Service was excellent .. Took my Chinese friends with my sis for a treat they loved it..."

Abs

"What a delicious way to start the weekend! We went to Fishmonger on Friday for lunch. I feel the complimentary bread sets the tone for the..."

Chelsea Natalie Le Roux

"This restaurant deserves a 4 but it loses points for the sushi, which wasn't fabulous tonight. But otherwise, the (cooked) food here is consistently..."

Jill Nudelman

"I was invited to a dinner at the Fishmonger. It was my first time there and I really enjoyed it! It was quite pumping for a Wednesday night and the..."

Carla15

"This branch always serves amazing fish and has excellent service. I love their kingklip thermidor and their sushi menu is fantastic. Love the..."

Tam Loves Food

"Well for a good Saturday night, with family and friends. We were well fed and I must say I LOVE their Kingklip Thermidor❤️🎉 Thank you for..."

Palesa Moahloli

"We made a reservation for a friend birthday and it was a great night we had. I ordered the grilled trout almondine, it was exquisite. The service was..."

Andrew

"We had a lovely end of year meal here. The service was good and friendly. We had some sushi, oysters and seafood risotto. The oysters were..."

Nicola Slyper

"Had a fantastic time there as always. Fish quality is some of the best I have ever had and service impeccable. Ask to be served by Khosie, she is..."

Carly Sutton

"You always get good service here and the managers are very hands-on. Love the table rolls. Beautiful oysters. Most delicious squid heads fried or..."

Claire Frost

"This restaurant is always full whenever I go and I understand why each time. They have a wide selection of seafood and everything is always very..."

Yasmin

"This is one of the best seafood restaurants in Joburg. We go often and everyone, we have had a great experience. The staff are always attentive and..."

Jarred Michael Bell

"Great place to get your seafood fix! Ambiance is nice especially at night. Get a table outside on a warm night. Good atmosphere! Food is fresh...."

Styleandtravel -

"Visited this place on Saturday and I must say the food was really great. The service was also good. Nothing negative to really say about this..."

Rishi Kasiram

"Had a great meal here last night. Everyone enjoyed their meals, and everyone left stuffed! Portion sizes are generous and our waitron was very..."

Tamzin

"Just had a wonderful lunch here. Had the prawn and squid head platter with veg. Absolutely divine!! There was live music in the square and the..."

Ria Fraser @CityFlavours

"It okay hereI just think that a few of the staff could have a bit more training It also smells very fishy inside (I know it's a fish..."

Dani

"This Fishmonger is situated in the lovely open square at The Firs Shopping Centre. The vibe is relaxed and easy. The oyster are a fresh and cool..."

Andrea Van Wyk

"Nice ambiance. Really tasty food and I shall certainly be visiting again soon. Slightly chilly but I think that was expected because of the very..."

Sally Guthrie

"The stuffed kingklip is something out of this world, it is so bloody good and filling too. Myself and Nokuthula Vezi enjoyed an afternoon here after..."

Adrian Ciesielski

"What a fantastic evening at the Fishmonger. The food was delicious, the staff were friendly and the atmosphere was amazing. The Fishmonger is..."

Natasha Sokolsky

"One of the best seafood restaurants in Johannesburg. Delicious prawns, attentive service, lovely to sit outside on a warm evening. Will be back...."

Ashley Truscott

"Some friends and I went to Fishmonger, Rosebank, after work to catch up. I ordered the Line Fish El Greco which in certain parts was over cooked and..."

Vishal Mistry

"Staff is super attentive and friendly. Food was served in good time even though it was a busy night. The experience was well worth the..."

Blasian Princess

"We were greeted by friendly staff upon arrival. The primary purpose of dining there was to engage in business talk, which we managed to do in a..."

Cheryl Ndoro

"I work within walking distance and this is always a decent offering. The service is good although the prices are a tad high and there are limited..."

Stuninho

"You know that this place use only the freshest fish. Had beautifull salman shasimi for starters, the quality was amazing. For mains i had the trout..."

Philip Goosen

"My girlfriend and I really enjoyed the service, quality and all round experience at the Fishmonger RoseBank! The sushi was fantastic and now we await..."

Steven Odendaal

"With out doubt one of the best restaurants I've been to, staff service is second to none as well. A little bit pricey but worth every rand...."

Moey Esmael

"The service was outstanding, but the food disappointing. The lobster bisque lacked the distinct flavour of lobster and tasted more like a vegetable..."

St. John Leech

"This restaurant is nicely located in the courtyard with loads of outdoor seating which is fantastic on warmer evenings. The decor could do with some..."

Nabila

"I had the Pangasius and Calamari combo, it was the most exquisite fish I have ever eaten. The waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable. Had an..."

Marcel Kolbé

"Great food at a great value for money and stunning service... Our waitron was personable and knowledgeable... One of the party is vegetarian and..."

Shaun Naggan

"Exhausted from shopping centres we needed a break & some food, so we stopped off here for late lunch. We sat outside in the square under the..."

Marc Schmidt

"We went as a large group on a Thursday night. The service was excellent considering the chaos that is a big, loud table. The orders were all spot on..."

Tables And Thyme

"Fishmonger always has excellent service! However the menu has now been in place for a number of years and needs updating! It's always good - but has..."

Nadz

"My wife and I dined here on 22 September and were not disappointed. The service was pretty good, the grilled calamari starter was done to..."

Edu

"We had an excellent meal this evening. A fresh change from the Illovo Fishmonger (we frequent it often). The service from our waiter was..."

Colin B

"I enjoy Fishmongers generally and this one is no exception. Well prepared seafood at decent prices is always worth going back for. The service is..."

Craig Higson-Smith

"For some reason I prefer the Illovo (Thrupps Centre) branch of this restaurant but the Rosebank one is still a good choice if you feel like seafood...."

Clea Alexis Dias

"Fishmonger completely supprised me, the Restaurant Is absolutely stunning from the inside, it feels like a Greek coastal restaurant. Service is top..."

Mulisa Museri

"Go here often, when I’m alone, with my family or friends. Mostly enjoy sitting outside, will probably move inside when the weather gets cooler...."

Desiree McNabb

"Great vibe and very enjoyable food all round. Staff were excellent and gave us sufficient attention and kept our wine and water chilled on a hot..."

B N

"Went for dinner with my friends. The service was lovely and the food was amazing!..."

Akhona Mlotshwa

"Good seafood place, I had it grilled and healthy, nice hot sauces. The seafood is fresh and testy. However, the grilled whole fish was overcooked. In..."

Mzh ziyed

"The food is amazing but very expensive. Service is excellent. Overall, a great..."

Yuri Nadasen

"Enjoyed the dining experience, orders come out fast and service is..."

Justine Abrahams

"Amazing experience, service and food. Reasonably priced food and wine. You'll love it! I had the crab hand roll as a starter and the lamb chops with..."

Tshego Sebapu

"Wow!! Great welcome by Reinios the Manager who picked us out of the wandering crowd as we had booked and it just got better, food is so good and a..."

John Wilson

"Good food with friendly vibe. A bit expensive, but the best hangout place for fish lovers in the Rosebank mall area. Little inside from the main..."

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