Douglasdale Restaurants

Located in the peaceful surroundings of Norscot Manor, The Secret Garden Restaurant really lives up to its name. Offering a haven away from the busy shops and crowds, The Secret Garden is a superb place for family meals, hearty Sunday lunches or relaxing afternoon teas. A terrace providing gorgeous views of lush lawns bestows a real sense of calm on patrons who really want to escape the rat race of life in busy and bustling Joburg. Kids will be in their element with a dedicated play area and an expertly designed childrens menu for when they’ve built up a healthy appetite from playing soccer and jumping on the inflatable castle. The epitome of escapism and tranquillity, a visit to The Secret Garden will leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed and ready to face the world again.

Combining old India with new and earning the title of ‘Best Indian Restaurant in Johannesburg’ for eight years straight, Karma Nirvana is doing something right.Modern interpretations of traditional dishes from Northern India are created using authentic ingredients imported from the glorious country itself. The management at Karma Nirvana take great care in ensuring that all meat and chicken is halaal and that all vegetarian meals are cooked completely separate from those with meat.The decor is exotic and unique but designed to create an easy and comfortable atmosphere with rich colours, rose petals delicately scattered and calming buddha statues. With incredibly high customer service values added to the mix, you will enjoy a truly exceptional dining experience time and time again.

Sophisticated relaxation is the name of game at Outer Limits. Fine dining in luxurious surroundings, tapas and light snacks on the airy patio or a brandy by the fireplace in the large cosy lounge are all on offer at this trendy spot. The management clearly know what they are doing, as well they should, having varied and prolific backgrounds from all areas of the restaurant industry. Outer Limits makes the most of every aspect of dining, with thoughtful decor, superb menus, delicious food and a wide range of beverages, providing you with what you need, whatever your mood.

Brimming with fantasy décor and Dieters Memorabilia, this fun and vibey restaurant sets the mood with whimsical chandeliers and interesting artefacts that invite a welcoming atmosphere. The extensive menu bursting at the seams with bistro cuisine includes pizzas, pastas, continental meats and exotic dishes that encompass an easy dining experience for those seeking languid lunches or intimate dinners. This any occasion dining experience, whether festive or romantic, indoors or alfresco offers a taste of fantasia for those bold and curious enough to explore this hidden gem.

Dine in decadence in this truly glamorous and intriguing two-level restaurant. The moment you enter Kong Roast you will understand what a difference to a dining experience the decor and layout can make. The cuisine suits the warm decor – comfort food borne of a fusion between East and West is the order of the day. The bar area is luxurious and decadent with a sleek ambiance created by stylish purple lighting, a long black leather couch, cocktails, and striking white leather bar stools. Take a walk to the opposite side for a dramtically different setting of purples and blacks. A throw back to Asian history, life-sized and grand-looking terracotta warriors stand in place watching over the diners. So for whatever you feel like, there is an area to suit at Kong Roast.

Excellent Greek food in elegant surroundings will provide a superb evening out for any occasion at Mythos. Highly stylised Mediterranean decor greets you warmly as you walk into this Greek getaway. Blues and greens mimic the beautiful waters of the ocean while cushions and ornaments perfectly balance the white walls and furniture. An eye-catching centrepiece of coloured glass bottles creates a magnificent feature of the bar. You can dine inside or out, with a spacious and breezy interior dining area or a central courtyard. The menu proffers delicious traditional Greek food, sumptuous Meze platters, and for those with a sweet tooth, Baklava. Wine lovers have a wonderful choice as do those who enjoy that classic Greek tipple, Ouzo. A culinary journey to the Mediterranean awaits you at Mythos.

Fantastic seafood and sushi await you at this serene and sophisticated spot in the Design Quarter, Fourways.Beautifully presented sushi of the highest quality, made by expert Sushi chefs and using the freshest fish is the primary draw, but this versatile restaurant ensures that it caters for all tastes and tend to all requirements. There are salads, tapas and platters on the extensive and carefully designed menu.The elegant decor is inspired by Japan and as a result, the ambiance is tranquil and calming. Light and dark wood, soft browns and green as well as touches of white and lime green create a beautiful surrounding in which to enjoy superb sushi.A wonderful wine list provides the finishing touch for a brilliant dining experience.

Offering great variety and quality, Billy G looks upon the bustling casino floor of Monte Casino and honours with the freshest prepared ingredient and dishes that change on a daily basis. Boasting Mediterranean, African and Asian in the form of vegetarian delicacies, curries, pasta, mouth-watering salads and top quality meat, Billy G seduces with a buffet heaven and diversity of flavours. Honour the lifelong contributions of SA cuisine for lunch or dinner at this food lover’s paradise in Fourways, Monte Casino

The menu sets the mood for fusion cuisine touched with a flavour of Italian. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinners, diners enjoy the impressive location and staged interior. The lounge boasts a winter fireplace and private dining area combed with wood, travertine, glass and stainless steel interior. The furniture showcases exclusivity and stunning upholstery heightened by a handsome copper extractor hood, glistening from the open plan kitchen. Enjoy a languid breakfast, casual business lunch or intimate dinner in dramatic surrounds at the Kitchen Bar in Sandton.

Boasting the best breakfasts in town, 2B Cuisine delights light hearted palates with easy dining and delicious dishes. Located in the Epsom Downs Shopping Centre in Bryanston, diners conveniently enjoy kick starting breakfasts such as eggs Benedict, perfectly cooked, languid lunches such as succulent Lamb burgers or sticky palm seared Duck salad alongside gourmet pizzas. The full bakery allows for extra indulgence on home baked cakes or pies and a compact wine list compliments easy going palates at this trendy and airy 2B Cuisine restaurant.

A truly original concept, Kyoto @ Tokyo Sky is a modern Japanese restaurant brimming with tradition as well as contemporary Japanese cuisine. With fantastic views of the Northern countryside, Kyoto @ Tokyo Sky truly reflects the real Kyoto in Japan, which offers a more tranquil surrounding compared to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo City. Kyoto @ Tokyo Sky is located on the top floor of Fourways Shopping Centre, a wonderfully scenic location to enjoy inspiring food or sip a delightful cocktail.

A true dining experience that embraces classical favourites, Italian flavours and African flair in a beautiful alfresco setting flanked by trailing sunsets, Medeo Restaurant delivers all this and more in the heart of Sandton. Enjoy elegant and romantic dinners under the stars or hearty breakfasts dining on the terrace or deck on a menu paired with the best flavours and South African estate wine. Whether breakfast buffet or a la carte dining, diners tantalise the palate with signature dishes such as Hot & Sour Prawn Noodle Soup, Gingered Ox-Tail Ravioli, Slow roasted Duck with chili and ginger and Saffron & Coconut Creme Brulee. Medeo Restaurant boasts double arched doorways scattered with tables spilling out onto the flowing terrace, flanked by magnificent landscaped gardens. Dine at Medeo and discover a culinary feast for the senses, at the Palazzo Hotel, Montecasino.

Soak up the trendy and hip atmosphere over a glass of wine or enjoy a culinary delight from the innovative menu before attending a show at the new Teatro @ Monte Casino. Offering lunch and dinner including a tasters menu, diners enjoy time honoured cuisine that tickles the palate with tantalising starters, salads and succulent steaks. The desert menu entices with four traditional favourites. The décor invites relaxation and intimacy with surprising nooks and crannies and alfresco seating warmed by a Tuscan village ambiance. Intimate dining in the private dining area provides a grand stand of the spectacular piazza musical fountain. @ Monte Winebar and Restaurant is conveniently located in the hustle and bustle of Monte Casino Boulevard in Fourways, Johannesburg.

Located in Fourways, Sandton, this steakhouse boasts black cobra polished walls and fittings, large glass doors and window, and an interior laden with heavy leather chairs, seating booths and balcony views. Peruse the extra-large steaks and full rack of ribs for larger appetites, bobotie, pies, boerewors, and chicken. Side dishes compliment succulent grills and include chips, baked potato, vegetables and onion rings with a salad buffet brimming with variety. Dessert calls for traditional Malva pudding, jelly, custard and tipsy tart. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Karoo Cattle and Land Steakhouse caters for hearty appetites.

Enjoy Italian, seafood, grills and Mediterranean favourites in a bustling setting with a wide variety of dishes available. Try the beef and Salmon Carpaccio for a starter, served with shavings of parmesan, mushrooms, rocket and olives, while the salmon comes with avo (when available), dill and lemon wedges. Mains entices with roasted Greek Lamb and secret mountain herbs, and for seafood lovers, the Calamari Greco. Various Pizzas such as The Don with beef strips marinated in garlic and red wine is also available concluded by decadent Tiramisu for dessert. Donatella’s unwinds the day with delightful fare and piazza dining watching the world go by.

The comprehensive menu offers variety and versatility securing a gastronomic experience brimming with continental and Mediterranean cuisine. The décor wrapped in serpentine vines oozes exotic and colourful flanked by a jungle bar that invites jiving and live entertainment flowing with exotic and colourful cocktails. Dinner and dance sets the pace with sexy Latino sounds and a comprehensive menu alongside house specialities. Wine, beer, cocktails and music round off a perfect evening of dining and dancing in the bustling ambiance of Coco Bongo in Fourways.

The quintessential vintage décor, richly upholstered, epitomises grand renaissance, dressed in suede chairs, vibrant red, browns, yellow and green patterns, heightened by ornate and classically inspired chandelier. Wallpaper contrasted by stark glass and metal finishes balanced by soft floor to ceiling drapes sets the tone for an impeccable fine dining experience. Enjoy a selection of international cuisine, a full sushi bar and tasty dishes brimming of the menu, diners being with starter recommendations - plump succulent mussels, delectable duck quiche and tiger prawn salad. The restaurant focuses on grills, capturing succulent steaks. Fish lovers take delight in the pan-fried salmon, complimented by well paired wine from the extensive wine list. Central Grill Cocktail House inspires opulent dining laced with classical elegance and fine grills in Fourways.

Discover aromas, tastes and colours of true North Indian cuisine, dining on excellence and traditional fare in a warm and cosy interior that invites intimacy and elegance. Plush carpets balance authentic Indian art, dark seductive splashes of red, dimly lit by romantic lighting and spacious interior set the mood for a perfect intimate candlelit dinner. The menu offers choice of some exciting starters such as individual or meze portions brimming with Chicken Tikka, Onion Bhaji and Fish Amritsari. The main specialties include the Chicken Tikka Masala, Prawn Vindaloo and the exciting vegetarian Aloo Sag, which are potatoes cooked to perfection in deliciously spiced spinach gravy. To end off your meal you could go for the exquisite Maharaja Specialty kulfi, a special Indian ice cream infused with saffron and green cardamon. Enjoy dining on fine Indian cuisine and a selection of estate South African wines, complimented by glorious sunsets and the evening sparkle of city lights at Maharaja in Bryanstan.

The Doppio Zero chain goes from strength to strength and for good reason.The restaurant at Fourways features a large terrace outside which is great for al fresco dining in the daytime as well as the evening.Of course, in true Doppio Zero style, a selection of freshly baked bread and pastries are on offer, as are hearty breakfasts and light meals as part of an extensive menu.A wonderfully relaxed yet vibrant ambience adds the finishing touch to a trendy dining experience.

The intimate Thai interior flanked by a hive of activity in the open plan kitchen, allows for a theatrical display of culinary presentations prepared by expert Thai Chefs. Dressed in peachy walls, white table cloths, cane chairs and leafy Palms, Royal Thai wets the palate with aromatic aromas of lingering basil, lemongrass, galangal, sweet chilli and bamboo shoots. The menu brims with authentic Thai delights, for starters try the Starter Platter - with chicken satay, chicken spring roll, veg spring roll, corn cake, fish cakes and deep fried prawn served with peanut sauce, sweet chilli and oyster sauce. Main courses dishes vary from curries and stir fries served with a choice of jasmine rice or egg noodles to Prawn Penang curry - prawns cooked with lemongrass, garlic, shallots galangal and coconut milk. Favourites such as succulent chicken peanut butter curry and lamb red curry provide an exotic touch to the dining experience and popular dishes such as stir fry always satisfy. Variations such as spicy Lamb - cooked with green beans, garlic, basil, onion and green pepper delights with decadent tastes such as the Duck, stir fried with carrots, mushrooms green pepper and bamboo shoots or served crispy, deep fried with sweet soya sauce for pampered palates. Vegetarians are well catered for with favourites like Pad-Ba-Mee-Je - stir fried noodles with vegetables and bean curd or the vegetable green curry. Royal Thai is a gastronomic voyage of exotic Thailand, authentic and perfectly positioned dining no matter what the occasion.