We asked a local for a recommendation and we were not disappointed. The food was absolutely spectacular. It is rare that a steak is cooked correctly and it was perfect. The basting was lovely, and because I asked them to be generous with it I...even got a little bowl extra on the side. The spinach was amazing and instead of pumpkin it was carrots cooked incredibly. A nice change from the usual South African standard fare.
Our waiter was new, not very confident but did a decent job of it. I am sure he will be fine.
The Malva pudding may well be there best think I have ever ever every had in my life. I will go back just for that. Perfectly moist, taste incredible, just wow. That said, the ice cream was less nice than cheap Macdonalds Ice cream so that let it down. It also said Creme Anglaise on the menu and box custard is not Creme Anglaise. They must call it what it is, boxed custard. Or make it correctly.
Our only criticism is of the crème Brule. It was over cooked on the custard and nearly crumbly - they need to take it off the heat before its set so it sets as it cools. Also, there was virtually no crust on top, and what was there was gritty and unmelted. Awful. We sent it back. I don't mind this too much as everything else was perfect. What really annoyed me, enough to have to wait to write this review, is that when the manager was told, he didnt bother to come and see us himself.
We watched the manager all night. He didnt move once from the front desk. He lorded it over the staff the whole evening. I think one of the best things when I eat out is when the manger takes the time to see if all is well. He doesnt have to speak to everyone, but to take a gander around the place. Especially a place as big as this where he simply cannot see the whole space from his "spot".
The kitchen and the staff obviously take pride in what they do, I feel management needs to be less entitled and more interested in those frequenting the restaurant.More