The Where to Eat Steak Johannesburg post is part of the South America & Africa Points Heist Trip Report.
Getting There: If you have a layover in JNB, you can easily get to the Grillhouse by taking the airport train. The cost of the ticket is around $23 roundtrip. Head to the Rosebank location but note there is another in Sandton.
If you’re looking for the best steak in Johannesburg, locals will point you to one of two places: The Butcher Shop in Sandton or its competitor, Grillhouse. I went to The Butcher Shop the last time I was in South Africa and loved it. On this occassion, I decided to give Grillhouse a try.
Of course, it did not disappoint. I ordered the filet in bone, two bottles of their finest wine, a salad, spinach, oysters, onion rings, dessert, and an espresso with Amaralu before getting back on the train back to the airport. All of this quality only cost $177. Imagine how much this would cost if it were in the US. Thank you South Africa, you were awesome.
If I may, Alexander, here is my article comparing the two steakhouses:
http://thegate.boardingarea.com/the-great-johannesburg-steak-out-the-grillhouse-versus-the-butcher-shop-grill/
By the way, there is a third contender in Sandton which I have not written my review but comes quite close: The Bull Run Restaurant:
http://thebullrun.co.za
You should give Wombles a look. Between GH/BS/WB — Wombles is my go to. IMO, better steak and much posher environ.
Noted
No South African goes and pays that for a table for 2, ever. Minus the booze then not bad value.
I don’t get your point.