Blairgowrie Restaurants

Famous for the finest grain fed and free range beef, this family friendly restaurant secures daily offerings for lunch and dinner accompanied by a well paired boutique and extensive wine list. The décor invites a clean and simple approach with contrasting black and white mosaics, wooden floors and a daily specials school blackboard. The menu sets the pace for grill specialties such as the Falkland Islands Calamari prepared with sweet chilli jam and lemon butter cream, fresh line fish, gourmet salads, vegetarian dishes, and freshly shucked oysters. The Local Grill provides a family friendly, relaxed setting perfect for indulging in succulent grills.

Dine alfresco on the terrace, decks or within the beautiful grounds of St Stithians College. This funky restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinners with an exciting selection of a la carte meals, daily specials and international flavour all prepared fresh and seasonal. Visit Higher Ground Restaurant for a global and culinary experience in relaxed ambiance and breathtaking surrounds.

The exotic menu pleases with classic dishes that are both balanced and satisfying, catering for meat lovers in French fine dining style. Signature dishes such as the braised duckling off the bone, with a creamy green peppercorn sauce, flamed in gin and garnished with lychees in melt-in-the-mouth pleasure along with the mango and prawn hors d’ oeuvre dressed in a light curry mayonnaise. Dine to flickering candlelight in secluded privacy in private nooks and crannies enjoying classic dishes and daily specials at the beautiful Tudor style Coachman’s Inn.

Serving the best in authentic and aromatic North Indian cuisine, Ghazal proffers superb traditional foods from this intriguing culinary centre of the world.A diverse menu created with a passion for Indian food offers a wonderful choice of dishes. Enthusiastic world-class chefs create masterpieces of Indian cuisine using the finest natural herbs and spices. There is a wide selection of breads to accompany your choices and for the vegetarians there is a superb selection of meat-free options.Take a journey through India to remember.

Lovingly run by a husband and wife team who specialise in homemade specialities made the Portuguese way. Tucked away in Ferndale with a loyal seafood following and homely décor, 1920 Portuguese Restaurant welcomes patrons with warm smiles, family photos dominated by football memorabilia and the lingering aroma of mouth-watering cuisine. The service is friendly and attentive; the menu brims with Portuguese delights and good selection of imported beers and wines using fresh ingredients and family recipes passed down from generations. Enjoy an array of homemade Madeiran specialties like Fejoada – a traditional pork, beef, chourico, and bean stew, fall-off-the-bone oxtail, porco com amêijoa - pork and clam casserole, tender calamari and succulent prawn rissoles. If prawns beguile, try the LM Mozambique prawns, served with a delicious homemade peri-peri and hand-cut potato chips or rice. The espetada, skewered cubes of rump steak, grilled the traditional way and served with milho frito, pan-fried squares of creamy polenta with kale, is a must-try. Tantalise the taste buds with a journey of the Portuguese islands at this homely and welcoming restaurant in Ferndale, Randburg.

This gastronomic gem in the heart of Craighall brims with slick upmarket aesthetics and numerous accolades that make this much love restaurant an iconic dining establishment in Johannesburg. The state-of-the-art kitchen entices with decadent and enticing dishes ranging from pizzas, pastas and signature dishes. Using only the best local and imported ingredients paired with an extensive wine list, diners immerse the senses in signature dishes, such as tagliatta al rucola (sirloin steak with rocket and parmesan shavings) and Umbrian inspired Salsiccia with grapes. With wine from Italy, Spain and France, including bio certified organic house wine to compliment the meal, complete the dining experience with tempting delights such as homemade crème brulee, panacotta, lemon sorbet, and pistachio ice-cream with pistachio brittle. Relax and enjoy good honest food in welcoming ambiance, where passion and people come together to share in the love of good food and company.

Lord Prawn stands among seafood establishments as the lord of prawns. With reasonably priced seafood and platters for two, abundant wine to compliment each meal and a friendly comfortable ambiance - dining at Lord Prawn becomes a festive occasion. Enjoy a seafood platter for two bursting with queen prawns, calamari, mussels, rice and chips. Or tasty curries, medium to strong, mouth watering ribs and traditional British-style fish and chips. Combos consisting of rib and prawns or calamari and prawns appeal to those who can’t decide while sushi delights with delicious choices. Round off the meal with a chewy Turkish delight ice cream with white port. Lord Prawn caters for seafood lovers who enjoy reasonable prices and value for money in comfortable surrounds.

This local haunt serves authentic Thai cuisine, perfectly balanced with sweet, savour and salty flavours and an intimate wine list to compliment each meal. All ingredients are fresh and freshly prepared to enhance the exotic dining experience, try a soup, salad, curry and some fish, meat and vegetable dishes. Specialities include tom yum goong, crab curry, prawn cashew and the famous pad Thai. Kai Thai wraps the palate in colourful surrounds, bamboo lights and exotic atmosphere, reminiscent of sultry Thailand beaches.

Stylish yet laid back, Ami Restaurant and Champagne Bar hints glamour and true white table cloth hospitality for an intimate dining experience with contemporary French touches. The décor whispers bold black, white and gold décor with a boutique feel that touches on elegant French classics yet remaining contemporary. Dining at Ami Restaurant and Champagne Bar is a grand affair. The menu captures dishes with recettes de cuisine and a fusion of South African, French and traditional. Whether dining on breakfast, lunch or a la carte, Ami Restaurant and Champagne Bar marries one of the best wine and champagne lists in Johannesburg alongside a dedicated desert menu. Diners enrobe the palate in delights such as Chinese beef - teriyaki beef strips, nectarines, tomato, sprouts, mushroom and the Mediterranean calamari - grilled with kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes. Dinner calls for secluded intimacy laced with champagne blanched duck with aubergine and cinnamon stuffed cos lettuce, flambéed in a sweet orange and gran marnier sauce. The tender, melt-in-the-mouth Moroccan lamb shank with coriander mash spring rolls and roasted mushrooms leave the palate yearning in nostalgia concluded by delicately sinful lavender crème brulé. Ami Restaurant and Champagne Bar provides opulent sophistication and decadent dining for a true white table cloth hospitality experience.

Enjoying status as contemporary French bistro dining, this highly unique bistro satisfies diners with a well though out and enticing menu suited to the comprehensive Thomas Maxwell wine list. Intimate and festive, the menu brims with favourites such as steak tartare and Warthog Carpaccio dressed in blini and shallot marmalade. Diners peruse delicious choices such as the Duck and porcini Pietettes - Duck rillettes, porcini and black mushroom in phyllo parcels finished off with a truffle porcini cream, paired perfectly with a Pinot Noir or the Stellakaya Hercules. Deliciously moist Monty’s Fish Cakes packed with Kabeljou; Yellowtail and Salmon fish cakes dressed in a wholegrain mustard and cointreau veloute on parmesan and rocket is simply delectable doubled up with a Doubly Delicious Meringue – A spice of double meringue filled with cream and topped with mango, pineapple, pistachio nuts and cardamom. Thomas Maxwell Bistro in Parkmore sings a serenade for the senses for those who choose to wine and dine at this fine establishment for lunch or dinner.

The décor captures the mood with ornate arched windows, warm earthy tones and colourful murals flanked by a large wine display. La Campagnola warms the palate with delicious Italian cuisine and an a la carte menu that boasts delightful starters, salads and pastas. Starter recommendations include the pan-fried calf brains with brandy and cream, and the smoked salmon carpaccio. Salads and pastas offer substantial choices with an array of vegetarian options such as the penne Campagnola with cashew nuts, mushrooms and ricotta cheese. Main course specialities include a tender rack of Lamb, veal escalopes with asparagus, and a superb beef fillet, served only upon the whim of what is seasonal. Dine within the warm surrounds or alfresco on the pleasant terrace wrapped in shrubs and trees, perfect for balmy summers. La Campagnola satisfies with delightful Italian delicacies that demand many return visits, so booking is essential.

Located in Strijdom Park, this family run business delivers consistency, personal service and excellence with each experience. Boasting outstanding Portuguese fair, such as Maderia espatada braai’s and famous prawns, chicken and tinchalo dishes, Cesco’s embraces the hearty palate with finger licking cuisine and comfortable ambiance. Alongside traditional spreads, diners enjoy daily specials, salads, light meals complimented by Portuguese wines, all in the comfort and splendour of authentic Portuguese styles.

The cuisine is consistent and good brimming with Mandarin and Cantonese dishes, good wine and beers. With popular signature dishes such as the Peking duck, delicious dumplings and the best cucumber salad and calamari with black beans. The service is friendly and traditional with gentle drapes of red and gold warming this open and airy establishment in Hyde Park Corner.

This take on social dining, Dim Sum, embraces soul dining, which loosely translated means ‘Touch the Heart’ The décor stages sleek, sexy and bold accents, embracing a minimalist and calm ambiance, heighted only by contented chatter from satisfied diners. Whether dining over a quick lunch, languid luncheons or intimate dinners, So Yum’s vibrant culinary experience entices with authentic Asian flavours. The menu brims with a high variety of quality meats, seafood and vegetable dishes, expertly crafted by skilled craftsman. Compliment delicious Asian style salads, tasty wok stir fries, aromatic curries and mouth watering noodle dishes with flavoursome freshly squeezed vegetable and fruit juices or fragrant teas, exquisitely brewed in exclusive tea pots. So Yum sets the trend for evolved standards of dining, where healthy, wholesome and perfectly crafted morsel wet the appetite for a sublimely decadent dining experience.

The chic interior blended with sophistication and cooking palates of green and browns seduces with elegant ambiance and understated intimacy. The modern, European cuisine wets the appetite with starters of fillet steak tartar and beer battered prawns, whilst main course recommendations lean towards delicately poached Scottish salmon with oyster mushrooms, and slow roasted chicken with truffle mash potato. Desserts entices with classics infused with a South African twist - Eton mess with passion fruit and paw paw, and panna cotta in a variety of flavours. DW Eleven – 13 emphasises on quality and fresh ingredients dressed in optimum flavours and flawless presentation. The wine list extends with a small yet well chosen local wines and imported champagnes. Step into a world of serene simplicity and fine dining at DW Eleven -13 located at Dunkeld West.

Brimming with cakes, cupcakes, tarts, deserts and just about anything else that could sway you from your diet, this warm and gorgeous boutique is slice of decadent heaven on a plate. From baked delights to scrumptious meals and sinful desert tastings every month, who needs an excuse to indulge, just pop into Scrumptious: Patisserie and Food Studio when the sugar fairy tempts you.

The friendly ambiance welcomes foreign palates to a world of mouth-watering tastes. Authentic Lebanese dishes such as baba ghannoush, fried and raw kebbeh to fattoush and labna wet the appetite. Main courses boast great dishes but by popular demand kebabs, grills and shwarmas remain the firm favourites. Dine within the informal café or formal dining area complimented by a full bar, pricey but interesting Lebanese wines and authentic Lebanese ambiance at Beirut in Parkmore.

A well known landmark and favourite meeting place for diners, Baglio’s Café embraces delectable delights in the form of European style pizzas and ultimate Italian indulgence. Casual yet chic, the ambiance is warm and classic Italian with a hint of cosmopolitan. The extensive menu is well catered for with complimenting local and international estate wines. Situated on the corner of Nelson Mandela Square, diners experience quality value for money cuisine and the art of indulging at Baglio’s Café.

The decors whispers subtle Urban Chic infused with Boudoir classics that invite elite crowds to wine and dine elegant cuisine. The menu favours fillet Dijon and the most delicate hot smoked salmon salads, delectable pastries and decadent desserts such as airy profiteroles to sinfully, rich crème brulee. Dine upstairs where the mood captures dark and sexy warmed by a crackling fireplace or at the Bistro where hearty cuisine takes centre stage, Metro Restaurant will satisfy every whim and desire with urban elegance, in Morningside, Johannesburg

Exuding a warm and homely feel, Bistro Vine parades black and white photographic interior warmed by terracotta floors and cosy bistro dining. Dine indoors or alfresco with tables spilling out onto the pavement overlooking 4th Avenue on Parkhurst Main Street. Enjoy traditional French cuisine, made using the freshest, and naturally produced ingredients with delightful choices such as starter of smoked salmon on sweet corn potato fritter with avocado, spring onion, crème frâiche and wasabi dressing. For something lighter, try the chicken Caesar salad layered with smoked bacon, cocktail tomatoes, croutons, cos lettuce and Caesar dressing. Hearty mains such as the fettuccine with beef fillet strips enrobes the palate with hints of tomato, garlic, pinotage, leek and celery with a touch of cream The ultimate duck confit seduces with crispy tender leg and thigh joints of duck served on potato, pumpkin and leek bake with salsa verde concluded by decadent baked Belgium chocolate tart with raspberry coulis. Pamper the palate with unforgettable cuisine in elegant French inspired surroundings at Bistro Vine in Parkhurst.