Reviews about The Fat Mermaid. (Restaurant) in Germiston (Gauteng).

The Fat Mermaid

722 Customer Reviews

92 User Comments

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4 Jasmine Rd, Geldenhuis Estate AH, Germiston, 2008

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Information about The Fat Mermaid, Restaurant in Germiston (Gauteng)

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This place has excellent reviews, indicating great customer service. Highly recommended!

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Reviews of The Fat Mermaid

J. P.

Beautiful place with a lovely beachy theme, we went during the week so it wasnt full. The food was great my family and I ordered different things and it was all tasty. The pool was clean and blue. Great experience would go there again.

T.

I went there with a friend for brunch. The place has a secured parking lot with a controlled gate. Positives: The chicken yiro was really tasty and filling. The chicken was well-seasoned and tender and the other ingredients tasted fresh. The staffs were really friendly. Negatives: Their French toast tasted great, but a bit dense. Their fries weren't very crunchy. Our table was quite sticky, even after our waitress had wiped it down again. Overall, this was a good experience. It had a relaxing and vintage vibe. Their menu is expanding to sushi dishes soon.

N. T.

Celebrated my brother's birthday here and what a lovely lunch we had. Beautiful location, sat by the pool in the fresh air. Really good service. Starters were various dips with pita bread, haloumi and zucchini fries. All tasted good. Main I had the beef yiro with haloumi. This was so delish, it came with chips inside the yiro which I found a bit much so just took them out and ate them separately, no problem! My parents had the lamb chops and they loved them and said it was a big portion. We had the baklava for dessert, tasted good but wasn't very fresh. All in all a pleasant experience.

S. t. B.

This was a fantastic surprise and yes....very much an Instagram place to visit but with great cocktails on offer as well as a large menu we were impressed! We enjoyed the ribs which were full of flavour and very tender too with a massive serving make sure you are hungry. I enjoyed the surf and turf which was cooked well and delicious too. Along with live music this restraunt was fabulous to sit back relax and enjoy a fab meal while on holidays.

S. M.

A cosy hidden gem with the perfect atmosphere to relax and enjoy a healthy meal. The menu has many healthy food options. The food is fresh and organic.

M. R.

I really enjoy The Fat mermaid even though I always come when it’s busy, so I understand the wait for the waitress, plus she was very helpful and nice. Kudos for the seafood, it’s sooo good.

N. S.

Excellent. Food portions are great. Stuff service beyond excellent. Also the food is great. The place is beautiful with reasonable food prices.

S. M. S.

Had my birthday party here a few days ago and it was one of the best parties I've had. The staff are so accommodating and friendly, the venue is beautiful. We wanted to sit outside but it had been raining so we started inside then once the rain stopped the staff made magic happen and helped us migrate to the outside area. The food was incredible, not a single dish was just average. It did take a little long and not all plates came out at the same time but we were a very big table so I don't think it's an issue with smaller groups. Highly recommend.

L. R.

Superbly relaxing day out, food was very good and service pleasant. Felt like we were on holiday in Greece for a few hours. Highly recommend.

C. S.

Everything about this little hidden gem is amazing. We loved the food and the atmosphere. Would recommend for anyone.

a. l.

It’s a 5 star and more for me ❤️❤️❤️❤️🦋🦋🦋 thank you for the wonderful morning great service and excellent food 😍❤️ the Taramasalta is definitely one of my favourites

J. W.

The stars are more for the aesthetics of the place,definitely picturesque in some parts and the Cocktails and music were good.However menu is limited and food overpriced.Also I feel the pool should perhaps have kids and then adults allowed on different days respectively...

W. O.

Wow, we had such a good time at a Bachelorette here. The food was so good and the service was excellent

P. N.

Atmosphere and Service were amazing. The restaurant is great looking. The food though could do with some improvement , my cousin ordered the prawn and steak platter it was under seasoned and the steak was hard and dry I ordered a Lamb Pita it was good but the fries were not impressive.

N.

Didn’t get a chance to try the kitchen & came an hour before closing...so can’t really judge service & food.

A. S.

Let me start off by saying that if you drive past and weren't paying attention, you'd easily completely miss the entrance as the restaurant is located down a long panhandle driveway. And then you have to press a buzzer in order for someone to let you in to the carpark. However once you enter the entrance and are ushered to an inside or outside seating place, you end up overlooking a beautiful swimming pool as if you are at a Mediterranean beach somewhere. The menu will not disappoint either with delightful tasty starters and mains that are authentic in every sense. Food is wonderfully tasty and you may find yourself getting acquainted to some staff as you return for more of the same experience 😋

R. V. R. E.

Very chilled place. Came on a public holiday arpund 1pm. Nice atmosphere for family and very relaxed. Decor and surroundings makes you feel you not in Jhb. Food also good quality. Peter was very friendly and offered to showed us the rooms/accommodation, because of this we will be back and will also be booking to stay over in spring/summer. Thank you for a good day.

B. H.

Venue looks amazing, real rustic beach vibe. Seems like a good spot for kids birthdays and functions. We went for breakfast and the food was delicious. Milkshakes and cocktails are yum. Staff was very friendly. Service got a bit slow once the restaurant got busier but not terrible. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our visit here.

E. S.

Such a cool hidden place. The food was amazing and very well priced.

F. P.

Hidden gem is the absolutely correct description. Our server Charles an absolute star! Food authentic, tasty and well presented! Kids can swim at R25 per person and they had a blast! There is a pool bar too! We felt like we were away from the city, a must try restaurant! Will definately be back!

B. K.

Absolutely stunning place and setting. Very expensive though. Food was very good. Won't go back due to pricing. But otherwise no complaints

B. T.

1st visit and it was very quiet especially for Friday evening. However potential for great atmosphere and menu catered for all tastes. Friendly service and some authentic styled Greek onsite accommodation available at reasonable rates. Definitely go back.

L. W.

Most enjoyable and special shout out for Patrick who jumped in to save a child who was in difficulty in the pool fully clothed and still continued his daily tasks in wet clothing thereafter. Fatima was our waiter and we will be back without a shadow of a doubt. Food was great

C. d. s.

Menu is at best a 3 and very limited !!! Prices do not match the quality of the food what so ever -- prices are that of 1st class meals and the actual meals are really nothing to rave about !!! the fact that the restaurant has captive clients for the kids play area and pool is being exploited rather than built on...... Sad as this restaurant had me excited to come see it marketed as a Greek restaurant ... lol nothing greek about it !! No Suvla No Dolmades nothing

S. k.

The food is really tasty and fresh, waiters are super friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is such a vibe 🤩

s. m.

Food was very nice. Service is good. Beautiful place. love it. Thank you.

D. R. R. P.

We had the Beef, Haloumi and Pork Yiro with chips. These were done in true Greek traditional style with your choice of Tzatziki or Humus. The meal was very tasty and absolutely delicious.

B. W.

Well, it's my wife and daughter that frequent the venue and they absolutely love everything about it.

M. W.

Food was great...service was good...just abit too noisy by the pool....but there are some quieter sections

J. W.

The best. Great traditional Greek food. Great service and very fairly priced. Child friendly. Recommend you reserve ahead of time.

C. G.

What a lovely experience, we will definitely go back , they even have rooms which are amazing 5 star for sure

R. B.

Great place to chill, food was awesome ( The Lamb Chops are the bomb) . good vibe, well worth the visit. Thumbs-Up from me :)

I. S.

A hidden gem. I never knew about this place until recently and i will go back anytime. Food took a bit long buuuut in their defence we were a big group and we wanted something that you actually had to preorder so for that I'll give them two thumbs up. Lovely summer vibe

C. W.

We spent one night at Fat Mermaid,lovely ambience and Eddie was a star. We will visit again.

S. D.

Fabulous place, but the music towards the end of the afternoon was too loud

P. M.

The food, the cocktails n the service Amazing 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

C. S.

Love the Mediterranean vibe and the cocktails not bad either. Staff are very friendly and I just love the energy of this little gem.

C. P.

W came for lunch and to use the pool which was closed, but nothing was mentioned about it not being available on their Facebook page....which when you came specifically for that amenity is disappointing. Left because of the noise of the renovations😕

N. J.

Fantastic vibe, great energy.

T. S. J.

Such yummy food with an incredible and unusual atmosphere. Great for the kids and did I mention the food is really yummy.

V. Z.

Cool vibe, great Greek food, drinks are a touch on the pricey side but overall an excellent experience.

T. B.

This establishment is great for kids and adults....play side and pool for the kids...amazing food. Awesome for parties

C. K.

Awesome venue, great for kids, lovely experience and hands on approach from owner who puts in the extra effort - pool for swimming and enjoying the day

N. S.

Great food. Super atmosphere.. Altogether a great venue.. Highly recommended

D. B.

What a lekker hidden gem! Great food as well and quality cocktails too

L. T.

Such a cute place, lovely decor and tasty food.

S. M.

Loved the Mediterranean beach vibe. It's definitely a beautiful escape.

D. P.

What an awesome place. A vibrant atmosphere with the most delicious food

M. L.

Great Greek food with top notch service. Can recommend it.

T. B.

Great food. Fun atmosphere. Friendly owner.

B. D.

Realy tasty food & great service. A hidden gem.

V. H.

Great vibe ' good food ' efficient staff

G. F.

Great food. Child friendly

C. M.

P. M.

G. C.

Nice place, but very hidden

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