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Baobab Cafe

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"I loved every thing about baobao cafe and grill menlyn the staff the food and the place every thing 4 me there is superb. Good things always comes to..."

Harold Mokone

"For my first time at this particular restaurant for my birthday dinner with my girlfriend, I really did think that their service was so welcoming and..."

Bongani Masuluke

"It was the best moment of my life. The place is awesome. Really good..."

Billy Kanjere

"I’ve been here years ago, but this time it was amazing. Awesome food (maluti chicken), awesome nighttime view out on the deck, friendly waiters,..."

Janita

"This place is really nice! Great ambiance, great atmosphere, friendly waiters. The menus has a variety of options to choose from. I had your seafood..."

Lethabo Mokgatle

"Visited this establishment again, and I'm glad to see the food is still great! The service is even better. I love how affordable it is, which makes..."

Motjatji Sebola

"Decided to venture out of JHB today and found myself in Menlyn. Enjoyed a big, tasty meal at Baobab Cafe this afternoon. We ordered the Sirloin &..."

Yajna

"This place will make you forget that you are still inside Menlyn mall, been here about 3 times, and each time was amazing. The atmosphere is great,..."

Lena Motaung

"Definitely a place I will return to. Upper deck great view of PTA East. Food also above average. Initial service need some touch up but after waiter..."

Emile Roux

"The food was amazing, drinks were AMAZING. The service though was the opposite. We asked for a table in the smoking section where we waited almost 45..."

Lesego Les-kay Kutumela

"Very nice restaurant if you love meat!! All the best cuts and great service...it has a view,albeit this is Pretoria so you'll mostly see city lights...."

Dirk

"Lovely restaurant. It really feels organic with the interior design geared towards making you feel like you're eating at the tree top. Food is..."

Alroy Ndhlovu

"This a really big and busy restaurant. Having said that they have really great service so you don’t feel like a number. We were a table of 13, ..."

Thavashni Reddy

"Really nice service. The food was delicious. The menu is homely and warm. I love love this place. The view is beautiful too. I definitely recommend..."

Tiffany

"An amazing resturant with an amazing view. The service was implacable. I enjoyed their sushi and their lamb shank. They also served the best rib eye..."

Thabang Mabala

"This restaurant is so beautiful. I loved the ambiance. Our service was below par given that the restaurant only had a few patron. The starter arrived..."

Bongiwe Nyambi

"My husband has been saying we should come here for a while. So glad we did! The food was amazing for the price! From seafood to chicken to meat, it..."

Georgette Brook

"Consider your current idea of fine dining. Now forget about it completely until you visit Baobab Cafe and grill. The instant you enter..."

Rishay Rajkumar

"Spend New Year’s eve having a meal and a few cocktails with friends. What a lovely restaurant. I ordered the sushi and boy, was that good!!!! Best..."

Lorraine

"Craving a good grill my cousin and I headed to Menyln Park's Baobab for a meaty meal. We were pleasantly surprised to find an offering of gin..."

Awande Mngadi

"A definite favorite in Menlyn for a decent meal and drinks. The view from the deck at night is gorgeous, and the decor is chic and contemporary. I..."

Pamela Hill

"I’ve always loved Baobab in Menlyn. The view is awesome , with a very relaxing vibe . The staff are always friendly , the service is good and the..."

Cayla Riley

"I love their intimate seating and love how When you sit outside they give you blankets for your legs. The food is always good and there's a versatile..."

Jenine Botma

"The food was absolutely delicious great vibes like the set up. The menu was very broad and caters for pretty much everyone young and old. Certainly..."

Thobile Motswene

"We were promptly received and taken to our booked table on Friday evening. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. Between us we ordered a pan fried..."

Marian Bezuidenhout

"Authentic African décor, seating that caters for a romantic dinner or an outing with friends. Very friendly staff and management and overall good..."

Sean Slabbert

"It's a very beautiful restaurant, the waiters are welcoming and really nice. We sat by the balcony, it was a bit cold but they gave us blankets to..."

Thendo Mathobo

"Was here a while back celebrating my friends 21st and the vibe itself was great. The waiters we were assigned were beyond awesome but the food was..."

Kamogelo Mogale

"Good food, great view had a bone Marrow and fries. Wasn't my first time there wanted to experiment with the menu and I ended up trying the bone..."

Bongane

"Great great service. good food. they really go the extra mile to please their clients. I went a tiny bit off menu and they accommodated me so nicely..."

Jana Venter

"I have some great experiences and then some not so great experiences, but overall I always go back. The Springbok Carpaccio rolls are to die for and..."

Nikita Cloete

"Delicious, with great service. Starter of Camembert in filo on cranberry reduction was the highlight of the evening! Friendly knowledgeable..."

Dirk Kotzee

"Always eat great food and we make a point to try new meals every time- which never disappoints! The service is great, always and we love the whole..."

Larissa Lubbe

"We chose Boabab for a birthday celebration and had a table reserved for 17 people. The only drawback that I had with this is that there was only one..."

Armand Oosthuizen

"If you are in need of a view, good food and a spot to enjoy your sundowners, the Baobab is a sure place to be. Easily accessible from the N1 via..."

Janthinus Schrage

"Still is one of my favourite go-to restaurants in Pretoria. The plates are big & full of food. The atmosphere is great, especially out..."

Lloyd Loots

"I just love this place. The service is always wonderful, food is delicious, big portions at a reasonable price. Lovely atmosphere and they even bring..."

Sarina Frauenstein

"Boabab is definitely one of my favorite Restaurants in Pretoria. The service is excellent, from reception to the waiter, and the food is always spot..."

Nic Muller

"What is not to like about this restaurant. We dine here about twice a month and they never disappoint!!!The staff is always friendly, helpful..."

Marcia

"Lunch today was amazing!! Served by Sandra, she made us feel home and well looked after. We sat in the smoking upstairs, being non smokers we enjoyed..."

Slash

"I went to the Wonderboom Baobab a long time ago so I pretty excited to come here. I decided to order their oxtail with mash and pumpkin. The pumpkin..."

Gladys Leboho

"Really great view, great vibe, great music, great food and tired service with a bit of attitude to add insult to injury. I have no complaints about..."

Devin Sage

"I love Baobab.Every single time that I have been here I have always had an amazing meal. The waiters and front of house etc. are all very..."

Pig & Rant

"A lovely restaurant with beautiful ambience and interior. The waiters were patient and ready to cater our every need from blankets (It got a..."

Chioma Asomugha

"Baibab in Menlyn is an old favorite. Have been going there for ages.... also before becoming vegetarian 😳😳It is absolutely stunning..."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"This restaurant is definitely on my top list of favourite restaurants ! I had a lovely experience here with a few friends. We were greeted..."

Mbali

"We had a lengthy Sunday breakfast / lunch at Baobab. I like the look of this eatery and the menu is definitely interesting. Best of all: they have..."

Jaco

"For a restaurant in a mall, this place is fancy and worth it. Excellent calamari main and the desert was delicious. The restaurant was surprisingly..."

Rhonda Hamilton

"I have been here in the past and I wanted to return for a while to write a fresh review based on my experience. The waitress was very friendly, but..."

James Marsh

"As annoying as Menlyn mall is, this is a restaurant I don't mind dragging myself through that mall for. Gorgeous decor and delicious food. I am yet..."

Noku

"Baobab always has friendly service and great quality food. Food portions are big, and are great value for money. Outside seating is recommended, as..."

Ciji

"Man oh man... The burger!!* :D I finished that plate in a minute and didn't regret a second!!* :) The onions rings were crispy and oozed flavor as..."

Jeanette Wilburn

"Awesome restuarant! They have a wide variety to chose from and the food is awesome. Their servings are plenty and they not stingy! Their prices are..."

Kearabetswe Nkwane

"Of all the times I've been here, it has never disappointed. The menu is extremely wide, but that is not necessarily a bad thing, as I have had..."

Cas

"Great vibes and delicious food! The feel and energy of this establishment is great! I love the decor and surroundings as it resembles a..."

Leandri Theron

"Came here for a friend's 21st birthday dinner and I must say the food was amazing! Had the chicken livers for starters, Serloin steak with creamed..."

Lebogang Desiree Maphelela

"Really loved it here. It was my first time eating here. I had the Nachos and my friend had the Pulled Pork Wrap. Firstly I just wanna say that the..."

Leeroy Alfonso Esbend

"Wow❗️ I have no complaints about this place whatsoever. My friend made late reservations for his birthday dinner and managed to get a table for..."

Mmabatho

"It took a while to get seated as it was a busy night, but it was worth the wait. We sat outside and took in the beautiful view of Pretoria. The food..."

Neza Bee

"Service was okay The price may seem steep at first, but the plate is quite hugeSometimes the food is good sometimes not, its really a hit..."

Jackie Zhang

"One of the best meals I've had in a while!This is the first time I have visited Baobab in the 3 years while studying in Pretoria and I have..."

Kirst Talbot

"Beautifully designed interior and stunning views from the deck. We ordered crumbed mushrooms and a cheesy garlic roll as a starter. The crumbed..."

Megan Fairhurst

"Always a winner from business lunches to family dinners! Awesome view, very well spoken staff offering good service and really good food!..."

LieslRené

"Lovely steak house, with an authentic feel. It is slightly pricier than the usual restaurant, but really worth the experience of lovely friendly..."

Sarah

"Demand a table on the deck - the view is amazing! Generally good staff and service here. Baobab is no more pricy than your..."

Chris Sawyer

"My boyfriend and I went here for a chilled birthday dinner. We had no reservations but they had enough place for us. As a smoking couple, it is..."

Amé Du Toit

"Not sure if I like Baobab or not. It hits all the marks on food and wine. The ambience is always very chilled, service is always there. But that's..."

PJ

"Really great food, and the service was good!Tends to be a bit expensive! Meal for 2 (only mains) few drinks, no deserts, ended the night..."

Dt

"Very nice restaurant in Menlyn centre. Food is good with a decent selection, although a little pricey. Interesting decor and good service. I would..."

Anandie

"Had our year end lunch here. We were quite a big table but the food quality and the service was very good. Considering that the restaurant was very..."

René Bennett

"Man I love this spot. Great view up on the terrace and really high quality food. Service is good and perfect for a quick pop in while shopping or for..."

Eduan Beetge

"Great food and ambiance. Had an end year function, understandably service was slower but the waiters were patient and attentive. I had a lovely..."

Esther Shaidi

"Went to Baobab for my birthday, and I must admit I don't know what the fuzz is all about, the restaurant is really beautiful, and the view outside as..."

Leandie Swanepoel

"Wow wow wow. I loved the decor. The paid attention to detail to all the little things. The food was delicious and served in a pleasing way. Little..."

Dog Food Man

"Baobab has had me coming back since the first time i had dinner there in 2008. The food has stayed delicious and the ambience has always stayed laid..."

Madelein Pardau

"We had a late lunch at Boabab on a Saturday afternoon. We were served by a friendly waitress, she was efficient and there when we needed her. We..."

Lani Loves Good Food

"This restaurant really deserves a fantastic review. The setting is just so beautiful even though it's situated in the busiest Mall in Pretoria. Once..."

Frikkie Gous

"We love this place! Date night favourite! They have excellent sushi, amazing cocktails. I simply haven't been disappointed! A must try is..."

Monieeek

"This restaurant has a nice ambiance, food is good and interesting. Service was okay. My expectation was very high, as many people recommended..."

FoodLover

"This is one of my faveroute restaurants and the food is usually amazing and their cocktails are even better but the service is not very good..."

Joan

"Everything about this place is a winner. The food is absolutely amazing, the service is 5 star and the waiters are really kind, the view is..."

_Malenda

"Baobab is one of those places where you'll make the effort in going into a shopping centre. The look is so inviting and beautiful and the food,..."

Talita Jacobs

"I've been to Baobab numerous times in the years I've lived in Pretoria. The ambience & decor present such a contrasting yet alluring combination with..."

Gugulethu Del'sile Nandi Mdladla

"Have been here several times! Nice vibe, amazing food and drinks! The staff and the service is always spot on! Never disappoints!! Will have to visit..."

Carmen Janse Van Rensburg

"The african theme is well designed. The service was good. The food is nice and especially the streak with the brie sauce. The prices leans a little..."

SuPierreior Muller

"From the decor to the food...I just love it all! Their Chicken, biltong and feta Quesadillas is to die for and you just have to end your meal with..."

Simone Steyn

"Their salads are very nice but their eisbein's are to die for. Best eisbein in Pretoria with not a bad price considering it is a 600g..."

Olloff Denuyschen

"The food is absolutely amazing. Your taste buds will forever be in debt. The view of Pretoria while having a stunning meal with a complementary wine..."

Brooklyn Teedox Mbonani

"Haven't being here yet but would love to visit soon...your food looks yummy and I bet it tastes nice also, I'm coming soon with my crew for my..."

Sipho Aphane

"Great view of pretoria while sitting outside enjoying the fresh air, they'll give you a blanket if you're cold, the food is tasty and served hot and..."

Shae Leigh

"Had my friend's birthday dinner in June and we were given the private dining room. Food was good, waiters were very friendly and helpful. Great..."

Vanessa Manugu

"Spent the afternoon here forbmy fathers birthday recently...such a lovely restaurant with some of the most accommodating staff ive ever..."

Emma

"This is a restaurant that should be on every one's bucket list of places to eat at. I have been a few times and I have never been disappointed ever...."

Quintin

"Baobab Cafe & Grill in Menlyn sets itself apart from the other restaurants on offer in the mall by its view and unique African-themed decor. I was..."

Lauras World

"A comprehensive menu and a warm atmosphere. It's certainly Pretoria's pride. Serves a variety of African dishes and the potions are too handsome...."

Hlayisani Sambo

"It's great food at an affordable price! The service was good but the kitchen is a little slow. The deco is lovely and it has some lekker local..."

Jenna Candice Fulcher

"Food is great but the kitchen is very slow, service has gone down in the last 3 years. We went from being regulars to occasional diners at Baobab..."

Deon Krause

"We usually go as a big group of Friends to Boabab in Menlyn.the food is very nice and they usually have very interesting dishes..."

Jani Du Toit

"I have been there twice and have not once been disappointed. This place and the food is absolutely to die for! I had a chicken breast wrapped with..."

Vanessa Bosch

"I would place Baobab alongside the best restaurants in Pretoria to celebrate a special occasion (anniversary or birthday dinner). They have a lot to..."

Christine Grobler

"One of the most enjoyable dining experiences I've had. beautiful decor, very relaxed and open environment. Been there a couple of times and never had..."

Kamohelo Morgan

"I love the brilliant decor and atmosphere. The food is excellent and we always get great service. My favourite dish is the lamb shank...."

Andriette Keyser

"If you enjoy good food & service, this is the place! Beef curry was superb, seared tuna best value for money and our waitress was well trained and..."

Natasha Parry

"My mom and I had a business meeting at Baobab about a week ago, and WOW!! The waiter was just unbelievable and the NACHOS!! Oh my... Best Nachos..."

Jean-Mari Blaauw

"Great service, hearty flavourful food and what a view- especially in the outside upstairs area. Have been at Baobab a few times before and will..."

Lala Crafford

"We have been to Baobab numerous times before, whether for a date night or a night out with friends we have never walked away feeling anything but..."

Ulrike.kloppers

"Always a winner, excellent smoking section with a great view of Pretoria.. Been here a few times for all types of occasions, never ceases to..."

Riaan Jonker

"The decor is beautiful and it has a lovely open air feel outside, and a more sophisticated intimate look inside. I had a delicious lamb shank that..."

Saiyuri

"The reviews were extremely favourable in reality, which is the reason this spot enticed us on a weekday. we landed at 6:00pm . We were invited by..."

Juan Hazley

"We went to Baobab on Sunday with the whole family for Mothers day as it is a favorite of ours. The food was great as well as the service. (i..."

Donavin Bezuidenhoudt

"Beautiful setting fit for a lovely celebration and lovely..."

D

"Baobab menlyn achieved something special because restaurants in malls feel very impersonal where as this place is classy. Every time I come where the..."

Colin Logie

"Probably the best place to go to in Menlyn. Ideal to have dinner at before a movie.vThe restaurant's decor is BEAUTIFUL and the atmosphere warm...."

Lara Lourens

"First off, let me just say that I am not a fan of restaurants in malls. However, if you are in Menlyn, I would highly recommend visiting this..."

Fawn Rogers

"My absolute favorite restaurant of all time! It's actually a family favorite and we've never been disappointed. The menu couldn't be more complete,..."

Monique Van Tonder

"The last time I went here was in Decemeber 2013, before my friends and I parted for our summer leave. The food I have had here has always been great...."

Siveshnee Moonsamy

"Been here on two occasions, both dates. The decor is contemporary African, the ambience on the opulent side without being off-putting. Baobab sells..."

Zamaphephethwa Nzimande

"Baobab Cafe & Grill, the particular one I am talking about is situated in Menlyn ✨ 😋😋The food was delicious 😋😋 I must say complements..."

Terrence DIkobe

"It is such a lovely place for everything The staff is amazing and caring The food,is delicious as it looks The environment is “giving”🤣🤣..."

Vuyelwa Nkuzo

"The restaurant is very big and beautiful, amazing views from outside and great service. They serve big portions and the atmosphere is very vibrant...."

Dr. Kurhula Nicolleen-Jean

"Really nice food, the stuff is friendly, what worries me is the constant checking, they should at least check up twice and be close by to attend if..."

Maluleke Dzunisani

"One of my all time favourite date night restaurants. Delicious food, awesome service and an overall great atmosphere. Take yourself, partner or..."

Michelle L. Naidoo

"I loved everything about the Cafe & Grill. There was nice music playing, the food was amazing and the service was also great thanks to our waiter..."

Lebs Lebese

"What a wonderful place to be for breakfast, lunch, etc, on the 14th I was there with my wife since she was celebrating her birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉, ..."

Ndivhuwo Cyril Seroba

"Amazing atmosphere, it is very calming and fancy. I would recommend sitting outside so you can look over the city from the top of Menlyn. We had..."

Kaylin Van Der Walt

"Everything about this restaurant is amazing. From the friendly service when you walk into the door to their deliciously well cooked meals. Definitely..."

Desiree Lesuthu

"I don't even know where to begin... The service was absolutely outstanding!!! Food was out of this world! We had Springbok Carpaccio and Crumbed..."

Vanessa Muttitt

"I cannot complain about a single thing. Let's start at the entrance.. There are 2 - 4 people there to greet and sit you down with a great attitude..."

De Wet van der Merwe

"It’s a very beautiful and versatile place, great for afternoon drinks with some chilled music in the background. The service was awesome but the..."

Kay Sebeela

"Ideal venue if you don't mind paying the mandatory parking fee for Menlyn mall. Spacious, great views, versatile for an intimate dinner, large..."

Kwabena Boateng

"Well my best friend decided to spoil me on my birthday and i have to say we had fun. The place is stunning and the view outside is incredible, the..."

Nomathemba Zungu

"I really had a nice dinner 🍽 😋 there. The service was..."

Amanda Zipho Konkota

"The restaurant is very beautiful the outside and top roof is also beautiful, their food is tasty though sides are charges separately. The loo is..."

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