Eating out in Joburg: special occasions

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

DW 11 Thirteen
Bompas Rd

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

Stunning views from Marble
Stunning views from Marble

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. 

Fabulous views from the Deck at Four Seasons Westcliff

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

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