All these top class restaurants are close to Liz at Lancaster (within a 8km range) except for Roots in the Cradle of Humankind

Bompas Rd is a 5 star boutique hotel which has an apparently superb restaurant WineHouse which gets its name from a painting of pop singer Amy Winehouse and is also named for an extensive wine collection. Check their changing menu on They also host a monthly jazz lunch. Booking recommended 011 325 2442

Marble at KeyesArtMile Cnr Jellicoe Ave Famed David Higgs has opened Marble in the Trumpet building. Meals are prepared over a wood-fired grill. Fab views and very glam ambience. Open Monday – Sunday 12 -22.00 Booking essential on: 010 594 5550 Check the menue on
The Shortmarket Club run by the renowned Luke Dale Roberts, is located in Oxford Parks, Dunkeld With Luke Dale Roberts history at the The Test Kitchen Carbon it’s not suprising that this new addtion to Joburg’s fine-dining, received rave reviews from its opening. Also in Luke’s stable and in the same building is the The Pot Luck Club which offers a tapas style menu.

The Four Seasons Hotel/The Westcliff. Very upmarket with various different restaurants all with decks and stunning vistas. The view is magnificent over ‘the Parks’ area of Joburg with a purple canopy of jacarandas in October/November. Recently opened is The Deli which advertises ‘gourmet food on the go’. For an informal sit-down meal try Flames grill restaurant and for a really fine dining experience the View is the place to eat 011 481 6190. 67 Jan Smuts Ave Bookings essential
Roots – Out in the Cradle of Humankind 10 course meal with wine pairing. A real treat 011 668 7000