Restaurant's, the good the bad and the ugly?

Have been giving this some thought for a while, to have a post where we can talk about our favourite restaurant's and dining experiences.

I am aware its a sports site, however we all have to eat and going racing is part of a social experience.

I want to kick off with some of my restaurant experiences, and will keep it positive to start, but would also like you to share any bad experiences?

At this stage not in any particular order as you might be aware we "go out" "more times than the gas".

The Cabin Hold at Ushaka in Durban has to be one of the finest places I have been, the fact you are sitting in an old ship wreck, being circled by sharks adds to the ambience. The food and service is superb, I also had a deboned oxtail in a pie for the main course and it was superb.

The restaurant at the Cradle of Mankind is also a treat with a fixed set menu on a Sunday well worth a try, in addition if you are in the Macgalisberg area, try the Fat Olive or for a Sunday picnic with a difference, go to Toadberry Hall.

In Pretoria you cant beat the Ocean Basket in Woodlands for value and service, the Heat restaurant in the same complex is also a great place to eat.

You often here me talk about Radeymeyers in the game sanctuary on a Friday night for a superb T bone in the bush pub, well worth a visit.

In our area also Decadence is worth a visit.

As you are aware I also enjoy the Furious at the big T for a magic spread/buffet for the cost of a double JWB, in addition Kalvins for a great steak at next to nothing.

Have recently been dissapointed with the Dros, but the happy hour is worth a visit for drinks only, can hardly eat 6 margaritas in an hour, but drink no problem

This is just your starter for 10, as many more will come to find and I hope you will share you good, bad and ugly comments.

Dave

Its scottish thing all we think about is money, drink and food... surely it can only be a good place to eat if someone else pays?

A2A in sibaya casino is great with a variety of food choices. Centre court and havana in sun coast is a good place too. The spur in sun coast however is terrible.

Rivonia Sandton Giovanni Pane Vino best Pasta

The 50 best restaurants in the world

1 = El Bulli Spain The World's Best Restaurant
Best Restaurant in Europe
2 = The Fat Duck UK
3 7 Noma Denmark Chef's Choice
4 = Mugaritz Spain
5 21 El Celler de Can Roca Spain Highest Climber
6 = Per Se USA Best Restaurant in the Americas
7 = Bras France
8 = Arzak Spain
9 6 Pierre Gagnaire France
10 11 Alinea USA
11 = L'Astrance France
12 7 The French Laundry USA
13 New Entry Osteria Francescana Italy Highest New Entry
14 2 St John UK
15 5 Le Bernardin USA
16 11 L'Hôtel de Ville - Philippe Rochat Switzerland
17 8 Tetsuya's Australia Best Restaurant in Australasia
18 4 L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon France
19 2 Jean Georges USA
20 New Entry Les Créations de Narisawa Japan Best Restaurant in Asia
21 18 Chez Dominique Finland
22 21 Ristorante Cracco Italy
23 12 Die Schwarzwaldstube Germany
24 16 D.O.M. Brazil
25 9 Vendôme Germany
26 2 Hof van Cleve Belgium
27 Re Entry Masa USA
28 16 Gambero Rosso Italy
29 13 Oud Sluis Netherlands
30 New Entry Steirereck Austria
31 New Entry Momofuku Ssäm Bar USA
32 16 Oaxen Skärgårdskrog Sweden
33 4 Martin Berasategui Spain
34 4 Nobu London UK
35 New Entry Mirazur France
36 17 Hakkasan UK
37 13 Le Quartier Français South Africa Best Restaurant in the Middle East and Africa
38 Re-Entry La Colombe South Africa
39 5 Asador Etxebarri Spain
40 New Entry Le Chateaubriand France
41 = Daniel USA
42 Re-Entry Combal.Zero Italy
43 28 Le Louis XV Monaco
44 3 Tantris Germany
45 New Entry Iggy's Singapore
46 New Entry Quay Australia
47 2 Les Ambassadeurs Afghanistan
48 25 Dal Pescatore Italy
49 13 La Calandre Italy
50 New Entry Mathias Dahlgren Sweden

Isn't the Fat Duck closed after patrons came down with food poisoning en masse.

Don't see Lockies quoted Bob.

Gajima Wrote:

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> Isn't the Fat Duck closed after patrons came down
> with food poisoning en masse.
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> Don't see Lockies quoted Bob.

fat duck was closed for 2 weeks,was a viral infection in the town or something!

every time you mention lockies i feel:(

looking at your top 50 im positive we have at least 10 restaurants that could qualify in Pretoria excluding the brilliant restaurants in Johannesburg

Saxon in Sandhurst awesome food ambiance chairs give you back ache. Some remarkable drawings of Nelson Mandela

Lusito Land great vibe Portuguese festival near Turfies. Food was excelelent only on 2 weeks a year.

Stick with my Pasta place above.

Fish go to Van Buuren Bedfordview. Called Fishmonger.

Another good one to add after the long weekend is "Crystal" Duncan St in Hatfield. excellent food and service.

HIBBY I CANNAE BELIVE NAE SCOTTISH EATERY MADE IT.

Found another winner TRANNA, the best Indian restaurant I have been to in SA, great food and tastes, very reasonable prices, well worth a visit.

it's in the Hazeldean Square centre Lynwood Road near Silver Lakes.