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Tashas Nelson Mandela Square

79/100 (2167 ratings)

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"I was enjoying my steak the manager came to check up on my food it was a little undercooked and I told him but it wasn't an issue, he immidietly took..."

Lloyd Hlangwane

"Had a Sunday brunch here. The Hummus toastie and the Greenland quesadilla are good. The menu though is generally on the pricey side for what you..."

Bee Dee Foodie

"Always go for breakfast at Tashas. Friendly staff and food is always nice. Go nearly there every day. One of my favorite spots to eat early in the..."

Detected Someone

"Four days in the area on business; opted for breakfast at Tashas every morning. Front of house on the ball to find a table and friendly waiting..."

Michael Wigmore

"I’m generally a big fan of Tasha’s but lately I’ve been having a bad experience with their food. It’s quite tasteless but their drinks are..."

Thapi

"I didn’t get to sit down but a friend and I stopped here to get cake as a takeaway . I ordered the chocolate cake and I was really skeptical..."

AmandaNyanhongo

"Went to Tashas' with some work colleagues for lunch. We were seated immediately by friendly staff. It was quiet (during the week) so we had our..."

Cynthia

"The service was perfect on of the best in jo’burgI loved it. The food is amazing definitely will come back here. It has this perfect location..."

Mohamed FARRAG

"I go to Tashas in Nelson Mandela Square quite regularly as I am always impressed by their good service, delicious food and for the overall vibe of..."

Kyla Jade Gibbs

"I’ve been here only about 3-4 times.... average service...the food is always good... the only restaurant that prepares steak perfectly...lol well..."

Martha Amese

"Super polite, the service is amazing and the food is wonderful!They have managed multiple dinners and parties and everything has gone..."

Latifah Nhlanganiso Xaba

"Breakfast: The meal was very good value for money, was tasty, pleasing on the eye and well prepared. Was really surprised and enjoyed it. Thank..."

Thomas VS

"I went to Tashas for brunch. Did not stay long as they were out of avo. I unfortunately had ordered desert first so I was only made aware of the lack..."

Valentine Bilankulu

"We popped in for after work drinks to avoid traffic on Friday. Everything was great until the automated awning was opened - due to human error - and..."

Alistair Morgan

"We had an amazing T-bone steak here. The pesto pasta wasn't that great. But overall very nice place to dine and lovely service from rge staff...."

Lerato Tiroyabone

"Always loved visiting a Tasha's restaurant. This one in Nelson Mandela Square is absolutely beautifully decorated and situated perfectly on the..."

Bhavika Desai

"The food is lovely as per usual. The service was alright. I just wish we weren’t forcefully seated in such an uncomfortable area where people..."

Chioma Asomugha

"Visiting on a trip from Cape Town, a friend and I had lunch here in The Flamingo Room on a Friday afternoon. It was quite quiet but I can imagine it..."

Jess Styles

"The service was really great, our waiter as very friendly despite having to run up and down for our table as we needed to confirm ingredients of..."

Lucy Wu

"Another great Tasha's restaurant. Visited for Sunday brunch, ordered from the main Tasha's menu, and enjoyed our food. Service was a little slow and..."

Bame Modungwa

"Amazing service, and excellent quality. The salmon ceviche is a must in this place! I happened to come here completely randomly and I couldn’t be..."

Andres Molpeceres Giraldo

"I love the decor at Tasha's Flamingo room in Sandton, it’s really beautiful and the creme brulee I had ordered was one of the best. The candy..."

Farzana Dalvie

"We had lunch at the flamingo room Tasha’s today and it was a really lovely experience. The food was tasty and prepared really well. The service was..."

Jessica Armstrong

"A Good choice for Breakfast on the Square. However, you could find better options for Lunch & Dinner. Nice place with nice Breakfast..."

Chalapathi Rao Immidi

"Excellent food, excellent service (Pumi tended to us and she was awesome). Unique and tasty drink: coconut chai latte. Didn’t get picture of meal,..."

Hannah

"We had an awesome brunch with my friend who visited from Zim. Amazing service, friendly staff, manager on duty- Alessio was friendly! Definitely..."

Vanessa N Chilimanzi

"Friendly and professional stuff. I enjoyed the food and the vibe. This is definitely my go to place for 2018. I forgot my phone and the staff found..."

Laura Mambondiani

"A great place to have breakfast early in the morning it's located just next to the Nelson Mandela square. My friends and I ordered the breakfast..."

Giselle Dcosta

"The service was fantastic and the food was too divine. The management is heaven sent and the staff was on point. Will be here again sooner than..."

Nqobizitha Maestro Q Mhlanga

"The food is absolutely delicious! We tried the Picanha and the Seafood Pasta, both were cooked to perfection 👌🏼 also tried the beef ribs which..."

Robert Raad

"Such a lovely setting for a weekend morning. The vibe is very sophisticated and peaceful overlooking the buzz of the square. The service from..."

Sherice Herbert

"What can I say? My girl Kalenga and I spend a lot of time here. I could say it's like our lounge :) the service is amazing! Great food.Thanks guys!..."

Gracia Karumb Senga

"Food is good and always busy. If you want to get Lucky take a chick here for a date. Or if you want to close a business deal in style this is the..."

Tyran Pather

"Flamingo room is one of favorite lunch spots in Sandton. Love that even though you pay a small cover charge, you get a glass of champagne and small..."

Marlene Naiker

"I frequent this Tashas on a daily basis, food is excellent.I highly recomend this spot in the heart of sandton,Managment and staff are..."

Drar Hezekeyas

"I ordered the the brazilian and the american quesadillas, they were delicious!The Brazilian was quite spicy but I enjoyed it. The portions are..."

Trishana Mungal

"Delicious cocktails served real quick 😛 friendly staff and spacious sitting area, it was comfortable. Didn't get to have a meal cos we were in a..."

Lindelwa Lioness

"I just love how every Tashas I go to has it's own unique quirks. This one is nestled right in the buzzy Nelson Mandela square and is always..."

Thandie

"I stopped by after work for a quick snack and drink - and was really impressed by how lovely this restaurant is. Perfect location and beautiful..."

Roelia Schoeman

"Lovely, open ambience. Food of the same excellent quality to be expected by Tashas. An impressive menu. Expedient, polite and competent service. An..."

Jonathan Pond

"Tashas never disappoints. We had a great time and enjoyed the food. Very generous helpings but fairly high prices. I like their signature menu and..."

Charné

"First meal at Tashas - and my original impression = 2/5.. however my final review =4/5!! So not too bad..The reason for initial..."

Crissy Van Zyl

"Tasha's is one of my favourite breakfast and lunch/late lunch spots. Every time I go there I try something different whether I'm in Cape Town, Joburg..."

Mandisa Nduli

"Obviously with its great location the vibe would be great.Service was excellent apart from the sour hostess who just looked bored out of her..."

Devin Sage

"After a horrible experience at Tasha's Nicolway I vowed never to returned to any Tasha's branch but unfortunately for me my best friend chose this..."

Kimtshabalala

"Really great service every time. Had the chicken schnitzel sarmie. It was fresh and appetizing and I had enough left to take home a doggy bag. The..."

Mayuri

"My second time at this Tasha's, the first time I just had drinks so couldn't really base a review on that. Was disappointed with the sea bass that..."

NommieNoms

"Dopo essere stati al Sandton City Mall, decidiamo di fermarci in questo locale stupendo, siamo stati accolti dal responsabile Alessio (tra l'altro..."

Lou Di Paolo

"OMG! Is it weird that my most favorite aspect of the restaurant is the decor...especially the little lamps with what I assume to be flamingo..."

Tshidi

"This tashas has a vibe like no other. Perfect place to just meet up with friends have a great food and just hang out. They are on the pricey side but..."

Chante Daries

"Food was great. Loved the service. I think the managers name was Alessio, great service from the young man. Was assisted well by the..."

KING R

"Melrose Arch Tashas was my favourite before this one opened...it was love at first sight with this Tashas. The decor is sublime even down to the..."

Zimkita Sidumo

"I simply love this place especially for breakfast/ brunch. Nice staff, good food variety. The place itself is quite bright & well..."

Chef On The Block

"Great food and service as always! I tried the mint drink(forgot what it's called) but it had waaaay too much mint, I don't think it was to be made..."

Sanelisiwe Sani Sibanyoni

"We popped into Tasha's early one December morning before the Christmas shopping rush. It's one of the only restaurants open before 9. Service was..."

Genevieve Law

"A notably aesthetic set up, but beyond the physical appeal was the service. I found the waiting staff very competent and carried themselves in a way..."

Jean-Pierre Meyer

"Tashas is always a win, but they did well with this one specifically. The flamingo room gives a fine dining experience to this causal brand, which is..."

Natalie Lazaris

"My new favourite Tasha's! The decor is inspired by African glam with duck egg blue & flamingo pink colours. We shared the creamy pesto pasta that was..."

Megz Mackintosh

"The service is good and the food is also just as good ! We never wait more than 5 minutes for a table and the waiters always accommodate my requests...."

Chantel

"First time at Tashas on Mandela square. Very nice location overlooking the square. Waiters are very attentive, menu is very nice. We had a salmon..."

Paul.vermeij

"1 - The aesthetics and place itself. The place has a very upmarket cafe feeling which is appealing on the eyes.2 - The staff. We were..."

RouxVlogs

"I'm such a Tasha's fan and this branch in Nelson Mandela Square doesn't disappoint. Decor is chic, food consistently good and service on..."

Bridget Meyer

"We went to Tashas after dropping kids and needed to stay in the area. We were warmly greeted at the entrance. We ordered a cheese burger and Sava..."

Natasha Lutz

"I am a HUGE fan of Tasha's but the flamingo room in Sandton Square is by far my favorite- I had a delicious Eggs Benedict with a mimosa, this coupled..."

Carmen De Jager

"First time visiting this Tashas the other night with a friend. It was pretty packed but the flamingo room was quite empty - it was a Thursday night..."

Nkateko Nkuna

"A crafty menu that caters for everyone! From fresh, organic, conscious foods to indulgent cakes and refreshing cocktails. Tashas never dissapoints...."

SANTANA SIANI

"Visited the Flamingo Room on Sunday evening-great ambience, gorg decor, great service. Lovely menu - be prepared to pay a little more than usual when..."

Stacey Norsworthy

"I had lunch here with a couple of colleagues. The service was impressive, our waitress was very attentive without being overbearing. I ordered the..."

Andrew

The Bull Run Restaurant

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"We had a great corporate lunch event. The food was great and the staff very friendly. Parking is a mission as you need to drive around to Stella..."

Lydia De Beer

"We had an amazing Date Night. Our waiter, Liston, was awesome. Our steaks melted in our mouths and the onion rings were to die for... I couldn't..."

Denise Veater Richard Stanley

"Really nice rib eye steak and the service was spot on. Awesome value for..."

Damien Worrell

"The food is awesum, the portions are big and the staff is friendly. Enjoyed the..."

J'lile BuHle Langa

"Excellent food and great service - always a great..."

Donald Anthony Rubin

"Awesome!!! Thanks to the great staff and the amazing..."

Angie Sanders Turner

"We went for Valentine's day supper. From the start everything was awesome! Greeted immediatly and taken to our table. We had friendly servers. The..."

Tanyakruger07

"About a month ago I attended the relaunch of The Bull Run hosted by Johannesburg in Your Pocket. The Bull Run, situated in the heart of Sandton..."

Www.getinmybelly.co.za

"we found this place on the entertainer app...5 star....the food was cooked to perfection, we ordered medium rare fillet and we got it...we also..."

Tarryn

"Okay, I was ready to give this place a solid 1 out of 5, but as the night progressed, my experience got better. It started off with getting..."

Sphamandla Shilubana

"Fridate at The Bull Run!Beautiful decor + ambience, really has a classy feel! Our waiter, Godfrey was brilliant! Made polite and accurate..."

Yajna

"So good we ate here twice. Great selection of top notch meals stuck as Kingklip (fish) and grilled prawns.Service was exemplary and the..."

Reginald B.

"Excellent service to start off with. Food wise, a good variety and selection to add to your taste. Good food good flavour properties in their dishes...."

Deon

"Awesome setting - service was phenomenal. Ordered the 350g rump which wasn't tender at all, the steak was incredibly tough and I had it at M/R...."

Anthony Sabbagh

"Nice restaurant in the Protea hotel.The service is quite fast - the staff is friendly.Ambiance is cozy.The food is not bad at..."

Calories-Inn🐷

"After having visited the restaurant years ago, i had more of their food recently at an Eat Out SteakOut. Their offering was lovely...prosciutto..."

Sharima Bramannan

"Very good restaurant.Staff is cheerful and very nice.We can even order raw meat for take out, which I did many times, as I am not a SA..."

Cali Raza

"Good meat (I had the fillet) and well cooked (medium rare). The pepper sauce was too much peppered but the mashed potatoes was delicious. The service..."

Benoit

"Service was a little slow but the food was very satisfying. We had the stir fry which was tasty and good for anyone who is a vegetarian. Great..."

Dalton Blumenfeld

"I am not happy at the moment that you do not have any restaurant weekday specials at Billy Run. You must stop trying to put high prices for most of..."

Steven Swiel

"Well done... That's how you will rate yourself after battling it out with ur 550 gms ribeye stake. At the bull run; get a table for 8 and you'll be..."

Lynden Fonseca

"We had a delicious dinner at this restaurant! The place is warm, charming and simple! Friendly staff and great service!In had the halloumi and..."

Rawan Al Kilani

"I used to visit this restaurant very often, mostly for lunch but have not been for a long time. It has been subject to major construction next door..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"Wonderful restaurant. From the atmosphere to the food to the people. Ate garlic snails for starters and a rib eye steak for main course. Both were..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"Tucked away so nicely in Sandton with a small cottage, pub styled sign that could easily be missed if you didn't know the area, Bull Run is one of my..."

Serena Seunarain

"This is the restaurant I visit on average at least once a month . My Wife love the beef ribs and I eat a range of food of the menu. The bull Run red..."

Andre Steyn

"What happened to the passion? What is it is that happens to a professional chef such that s/he loses all interest in the food they prepare? It may..."

Ricky Naul

"i used to work in the area so the Bull Run was always a choice for after work drinks, a farewell dinner or an alternative when traffic was..."

Yolleen

"Dependably top notch! Superior quality beef, on point service, a super solid wine list then? The value, incredible value!!! Worth it for a casual..."

Al Monro

"The quintessential, classy steakhouse that nails it every time. The oysters - fresh. The steak - perfection. The service - precise. The wine -..."

Ty Valasis

"Difficult to get in on the spur of the moment. Meat is cooked to perfection with loads of flavour. You will never be disappointed with The Bull..."

Lisa

"Had an amazing experience. The service, atmosphere and food were good. Had pork ribs, their spicy wings and a medium rare fillet steak with blue..."

Tatenda Chingore

"I went for an early light dinner. Initially the service staff were flustered trying to place us but once we were settled the waiter was adequately..."

Kyle

"Very inconsistent -have had good meals there but also very poor ones.Something seems not quite right in the kitchen.Have also had occasions..."

David Wolpert

"I was invited recently to The Bull Run for the first time and was not disappointed with the upmarket, classic and subtle décor. A combination of..."

Lauras World

"One of the finest steak houses I have ever been to. Deserves a thumbs up for the food and service. the steaks and pork chops are my personal..."

Aneesh Jog

"Went out with my friends on our weekly dinner outings to this restaurant.One could see the restaurant signage and seating from the main..."

Simon Lee

"We went to bull run for a birthday dinner. As it was out first time, and we heard some good things about this place we expected some good food and..."

Andrew

"The Biltong and Avo Salad is absolutely delicious! Seriously one of the best salads I've ever tasted! Good and attentive service. There menu is also..."

Jane Kleynhans

"Bit expensive but love, love, LOVE this place!Worth every penny!..."

Priscilla Clifton

"Good food and great wines..."

Tingling Taste Buds

"Went there on a Monday afternoon, while the sun was coming down. We were sat on a table outside, just next to a buzzing but not disturbing main road...."

ZaQ

"Decent food and vibe and a unique menu but slightly over..."

Glynn Allen

"Brilliant service!Excellent food! One of the few restaurants where you can enjoy your meal and a good night..."

Steffen Ryan Kahn

"Great ambience and vibe with brilliant service. They got my order wrong first time round but fixed it really quickly and I don't think that happens..."

Smelly Celly

"If you want a truly universal restaurant come here, prices given in pound, dollar, rand etc for what you eat, nice ambience and meat that packs a man..."

Wendy Wabbit

"Couldn’t pick a better spot to grab a bite in Sandton. Great food, great service and an awesome atmosphere. You will be extremely well taken care..."

Mel Potter

"We went to The Bull Run on a Monday night and it had a very lively atmosphere. We had about a party of 12, the service was excellent, and they were..."

W AR

"Another review that I HAVE to do while eating in the restaurant because… wow! This time I am on a solo trip so the noise of the bar was what I..."

Brynn Gerson

"The Bull Run is an excellent venue for date nights to corporate lunches, would like to say Thank you to the bull run staff for making my wife and I..."

Brad Terblanche

"Loved this place and will highly recommend it to steak lovers. Food us cooked on site and well cooked. Worth the price. Great service . We're were..."

Thembie Nkosi

"What makes me a happy girl - Meat, Potatoes and a Cosmopolitan 🍹 Fantastic dinner in the private dining room at The Bull Run Restaurant..."

The Food Musketeer

"It is a very beautiful place with a great atmosphere, and I even forgot to take pictures... our waiter was so friendly with a very positive..."

Beauty Ramushu

"My Mother's Day lunch was phenomenal. We had such a chilled Sunday, the atmosphere, the food and the wine was just great. Will definitely..."

Kogie Ramsamy

"The bill run was such a breath of fresh air. I love the service and the atmosphere. It was easy to find, the food was affordable as..."

Wendy Ntuli

"Been here a few times for after work meals or for lunch during the day and they are always so efficient, great service , delicious food and good..."

Ntokozo Zondo

"Great restaurant and the bread on the table was fabulous. I had a lamb shank that had no flavor so disappointing for an item so highly priced. Cool..."

Sebo Caraci

"The Bull Run was truly wonderful. Loved the ambience and the service was spectacular! We had fried calamari and steamed pork buns to start and steak..."

Ellen Dirks

"A very beautiful space. Had the most delicious meal as well as drinks. The staff was also very friendly, fast and efficient. There didn't appear to..."

Namhla Mabotshwa

"The service is good. All the waiters and managers were very nice, smile at you even they were not the ones serving us. And nice vibe, very good place..."

Isabella

"We had such a lovely evening at the Bull Run. This restaurant has a lovely atmosphere with all the bells and whistles you would expect from this type..."

Magda Rautenbach

"I've been wanting to visit for a few months and finally got the chance this weekend. This is the epitome of what a steak house is supposed to be;..."

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