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    The Local Grill Restaurant

    415 Reviews
    #10 of 1 046 Restaurants in Johannesburg}
    RR - RRRSteakhouse, Barbecue, Gluten Free Options
    7th 3rd Avenue, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa
    +27 11 880 1946
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    Overview
    4.5
    415 reviews
    • Excellent62%
    • Very good26%
    • Average8%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible1%
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    CUISINES
    Steakhouse, Barbecue, Gluten Free Options
    PRICE
    RR - RRR
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    7th 3rd Avenue, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa
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    1 - 10 of 382 reviews

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Overrated

    One of the top steak restaurants in Joburg but really overrated. 300 gram Sirloin was thin and bland. Not worth the high price. Other guests enjoyed their meals. Wont be back.More

    Thank Howiesp
    Steven M, Owner at The Local Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Hi Howie Thank you for your review, however I am a little confused with your comments. We are an owner operated business with our customers experience our first concern. We offer a kitchen tour to every guest to ensure the aging process is understood and...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Fantastic food, great service and lovely vibe

    A group of us had dinner in the private room at The Local Grill. The kitchen tour was a great way to start our evening and extremely informative. The service we received from all staff was top notch and the food was fantastic. I would...More

    Thank ShanDuff2
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Anniversary dinner

    Went to the local grill, after my wife and I both forgot our anniversary. Called at 6:15, got a reservation at 6:45. Arrived with a bottle of Moet chilling at the table, a kitchen tour that blew our mjnds, followed by arguably the best steak...More

    Thank greg d
    Steven M, Owner at The Local Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you for your wonderful review.

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    My favorite steak house

    This is my favorite place for steaks in Johannesburg. You can choose between two kinds of beef (grain fed and grass fed) and between dry and wet aged. The host gave us a tour of the kitchen were I learned lots of interesting things about...More

    Thank Mex2013
    Steven M, Owner at The Local Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you for your review and feedback, we really enjoyed having you.

    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    just fabulous

    wonderful staff...great visit to the kitchen with some meat tasting and an amazing steak..it was well worth the visit and the money..

    Thank DutchieZuidHolland
    Reviewed 6 August 2017
    Great spot but some of the meat let it down

    This is an excellent steak venue with a good vibe and knowledgeable staff. We were a group of six and we were offered a tour of the kitchen which took a while to eventuate but was definitely worth doing. I learnt a lot about the...More

    Thank Aussies_Abroad_Again
    Reviewed 1 August 2017 via mobile
    Good,not very good........

    Read all the hype about the top 10 restaurants in the country,decided to give them a shot,they are good but definitely not Very good or excellent,I've definitely been to places way better than this restaurant. Meat......,OK had Ribeye,I do it better myself,wife had Fillet,OK. Not...More

    Thank coen_12
    Reviewed 22 July 2017 via mobile
    Steak heaven

    This was the 4th visit and always a pleasure. Two things that makes this restaurant different is the choice between Wet Aged and Dry Aged meat as well as Aged meat versus fresh meat. You can even choose the age from 4 weeks and older,...More

    Thank anton l
    Steven M, Owner at The Local Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 24 July 2017

    Hi Anton THANK YOU for your continued support and positive review. It is really appreciated. Regards Steve

    Reviewed 21 July 2017 via mobile
    A carnivore's delight

    So rare to find a place with so much passion and knowledge about their meat. I shared a mixed platter of grass fed and grain fed cuts and thoroughly enjoyed it. The experience only got better with the kitchen and meat locker tour. You are...More

    Thank John M
    Steven M, Owner at The Local Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 24 July 2017

    Hi John Thanks for the fantastic review. Regards Steve

    Reviewed 11 July 2017
    Best Steak in Town

    Excellent food. tender steak. must go on the kitchen tour. very informative. their knowledge on serving the best Meat dishes is impressive.

    Thank Donovan M
    Steven M, Owner at The Local Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 24 July 2017

    THANK YOU, reviews like this are what inspire us!

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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    US$15 - US$20
    Cuisine
    Steakhouse, Barbecue, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
    Good for
    Business meetings, Child-friendly, Special Occasion Dining, Groups, Romantic, Local cuisine
    Open Hours
    Monday
    12:00 - 14:30
    18:00 - 10:00
    Tuesday
    12:00 - 14:30
    18:00 - 22:00
    Wednesday
    12:00 - 14:30
    18:00 - 22:00
    Thursday
    12:00 - 14:30
    18:00 - 22:00
    Friday
    12:00 - 14:30
    18:00 - 22:00
    Saturday
    12:00 - 14:30
    18:00 - 10:00
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 7th 3rd Avenue, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa
    • Location: Africa  >  South Africa  >  Gauteng  >  Greater Johannesburg  >  Johannesburg
    • Phone Number: +27 11 880 1946
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    Description
    Best Steakhouse in South Africa awarded by The Wolftrap steakhouse championships. Offering kitchen tours and beef courses. Beef all aged on the premises and cut to order.
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