Reviews about Joop's Place. (Restaurant) in Durban (KwaZulu-Natal).

Joop's Place

1136 Customer Reviews

91 User Comments

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Restaurant

Dutch restaurant

Steak house

Wine bar

14, Avonmore Centre, NINTH Avenue, Essenwood, Durban, 4001

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Information about Joop's Place, Restaurant in Durban (KwaZulu-Natal)

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

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Reviews of Joop's Place

R. R.

I ordered the steak and chips and itwas done perfect and I loved it. If you love T bone steak then the 850g T bone steak is a must have and they prepared it exactly according to our requirements. One of the best steaks I have ever tasted will definitely be back again

R.

We had such an amazing experience at Joop's place and would definitely recommend them to others. Their food is cooked to perfection, decently portioned and worth every single cent! The atmosphere was lovely and service was great - the waiters were awesome and the manageress constantly checked in to make sure that everything was fine. We made the mistake of ordering starters, because the main meals were so filling that we had to role out of there! I had a pepper steak, cooked to perfection, and my partner had the "Shark Tank Legend Burger" - make sure that you are super hungry when planning to order the burger. If you're looking for a good steak, Joop's is the best and definitely worth the visit.

J. N.

Good steaks. Check on their specials. Book for veranda seating if load shedding. If you love steak give them a try. We enjoyed our meals.

C. C.

Lucky is a great server and the food is amazing! 😁

P. C. V. N.

Hubby reserved a table for our date night. The staff was warm and friendly. Our waitress 'Dely' was on point! Great service even though the restaurant was pretty busy. Thesie ordered the deep fried calamari for starters, which he said was good. For his mains he got their special.. a 1.2Kg Tomahawk Steak comes with a bottle of wine. He enjoyed the steak.. though he didn't finish it lol (doggie bag). I ordered the garlic snails for starter which was absolutely divine and the rack of lamb for mains which was also really good. The only small issue we had was that Dely was so busy that it took us a while to pay. All in all a wonderful evening and will definitely be going there again.

A. B.

Joops Palace is a place to go I would recommend it anytime as I love to criticize food lol. The steak was prepared even better than Spur. Ash the waiter was very good with ther service and product knowledge. If you love steak book and go on Thursday for the 1.2kg Tomahawk steak and for an additional R50 you can share with your partner. R350 gets you a steak and a bottler of wine and a side. I'm going there again.

R. n.

The Restaurant is situated at a safe location with ample gated parking . Its a few steps from the carpark to the restaurant. There is seating inside, outside and at the wine bar. The staff are friendly and well trained. The food was exceptionally good , done perfectly. If it's a well prepared steak your looking for , Joops is the place. Great venue for special occasions. Alcohol is sold here alternatively you can bring your own. The toilets are situated in the Restaurant.

L.

Iv been on the hunt for the best burgers in Durban and Iv finally found it! Joop’s Definitely does the BEST chicken & beef burger! - Portion size is Very generous, so make sure you go there hungry! 10/10

J. G.

A very warm, homey atmosphere that's serves absolutely amazing food. The steaks with were ginormous and seasoned and cooked to perfection. All our sides were hearty and delicious and we had the most amazing service by the hostess and our waitress. The best part was that the bill didn't break the bank. Even the craft beers were very reasonably priced. I will most certainly be back.

R. K.

Thank you for an amazing night. The most amazing steak i have had in a long time and the tastiest chicken burger ever. Awesome chocolate milkshake and chicken strips

A. K.

You want a singular, one-of-a-kind restaurant that respects MEAT and gives you the best MEAT experience... The Joop's Place is THE PLACE! You will experience meat cooked unlike anything you've tasted. Our starters was Crumbed Prawns, but it was the PEPPERED BOER BITES with a smoky tomato chilli sause that took us to taste heaven.... Now that how you do a boerwors! The mains was another experience altogether, with the Joop's Special Fillet, the Hollande Biefstuk, but our favourite, the winner that takes it all, THE CHILLI STEAK! Wow... For spice lovers, you will thoroughly love this steak. No.... They don't kill it with chilli sause. But they loving coat it with such beautiful chilli flavour, where every bite is a symphony of awesome taste! TRY IT! I promise you, IT IS AWESOME!!!

T. P.

Omg I love this place. The staff is so friendly welcoming and helpful. I had birthday lunch there and was so impressed, yes I admit I should've skipped my starter having such a big main but all in all everything I ate was extremely flavourful and delectable I had such an amazing experience that I'm definitely going to be going back soon.

t. n.

Great place to dine with your family or enjoy a romantic meal. The staff are very friendly, the meals are delicious and vibe is awesome. My favorites: Starter: Prawns, calamari or jalapeno poppers Main: Tbone Steak, the Juicy Lucy Burger, mutton burger or the succulent pork ribs. Side Items: Chips, Pumpkin Pudding, Spinach or Baked Potato. Dessert: Pavlova, Malva Pudding or Cheesecake. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

R. P.

Simple Amazing Grills. Second to none. Wish I found this place sooner. Entertained guests from out of town and they loved it. I Loved It!!! Servers are amazing !!!

m. h.

The service is TOPS, you will not find service like that anywhere else, as well as the food (STEAK ) was to die for, the best snail started ive ever had, and the prawn started was finger licking good. The Staff is very friendly. Highly recommended. I'll be back JOOPS 😋

J. M.

Incredible experience! Been here twice and both times have been exceptional. The pepper pan fried steak is absolutely amazing (especially done rare). Lovely selection of starters and desserts too.

R. P.

Great value for money, delicious food and fantastic customer service. We will definitely be back. We weren't fans of the cheesecake dessert, but the steaks were amazing.

C. K.

Simply love it! Home to quality food and excellent service ⭐

K. G.

Wow! From the impeccable service to mouth watering food...I loved my experience here! Everything was perfect. Well done team Joops. Happy Customer!

D. E.

Joops is our all-time fave restaurant for special occasions and any occasion. The food is always divine and the service always brilliant. Thanks for being awesome Margriet, Johan & staff!!

R. R.

Food was excellent, perfectly done. Atmosphere was wonderful, staff could be a little bit more up to speed.

D. B.

Unfortunately this is not the Joops I know The service was good, great wine list, no owner/restaurant manager interaction, rump steak lacked tenderness flavour and was unimpressive

D. S.

Could not fault them on anything! Literally thee best food all round. Celebrated my anniversary and boy did they make it special!

L. W.

If you are looking for a no-nonsense straight up steakhouse that serves great meat, this is one of those places that you either know about or might miss altogether. We were so happy to discover it and to see that it was not overcrowded for a Saturday night and yet we felt very welcome and looked after. Highly recommended for meat lovers.

I. W.

Food, top class. Remember it's a steak house, so highly recommended. Service a bit slow at times. Booking is essential.

P. L.

From the manager to the waiter awesome service...the food is so tasty and such a chilled atmosphere...felt homely...Will definitely return.

A. B.

Worth waiting for...we waited some tome for our food, but it was so worth it! Delicious!

S. J.

I have been visiting this restaurant for 25 years and it's great to see the standard has never changed. You won't find a better steak in Durban. Apparently the meat is imported from Holland. Trust me if you want steak...treat yourself and visit Joops place..one of my top favourite restaurants in Durban.

T. “. G.

It was excellent besides we booked late I was not comfortable at bar place 🙃

P. P.

Amazing burgers. The steaks were equally delicious. 🔥 The jalapeno and cheese and chili and cheese sauce were out of this world. Well done, Joops.

T. G.

The infamous Joops steaks are absolutely amazing! My very first time visiting the place and I was not disappointed. The perfect steak takes time to prepare so the waiting period for your mains takes a while, but that doesn't stop you from indulging in their cocktails and their variety of wines to offer. Grab a drink and a friend and enjoy Joops. Will definitely visit again!

S. N.

Gorgeous food and excellent service. Owner and staff are very friendly

y. p.

Absolutely one of the BEST restaurants I've ever eaten at. Best lamb shank EVER. BEST service... Everything was just WOW Highly RECOMMENDED

e. s.

Excellent steaks, cooked to perfection. The staff was attentive and very accommodating. I will definitely be going back to Joop's Place

P. C.

Was lovely, the food was great. However, one of the steaks had to be sent back to be refired, although it was a large table, so that could be forgiven. The fried chicken burger was so huge lol, but very tasty. The service was great, would go there again.

S. 7.

Finally tried Joops and it doesn't disappoint. It has quite a character , no frills, just nice portions of wonderful food that taste like home. The steak was amazing, the service excellent and the owner was on the floor serving customers and involved. This is why this restaurant is so popular. Will definitely return

r. n.

Place has a unique ambiance for Durban very friendly service and the pepper steak we had was perfectly prepared with the right amount of char and cooking..sauce is perfect combination... would recommend

C. P.

Always an amazing experience, from the snails to the burnt butter and brandy steak to the simplest ice cream with pure Bar-One sauce, Joop's is a firm favourite for me

T.

This is definitely a Restuarant worth visiting From the time you enter the Restuarant to the time you leave you are made to feel welcome and part of the Joops family. The staff are friendly, polite,tentative, professional and very knowledgeable of all the items on the menu. Food is well presented and the quality is definitely worth the price. The overall experience is one you don't get everyday, they definitely go the extra mile when it comes to service and quality. I have eaten Joops several times and will definitely continue to support Joops. May they continue to go from strength to strength

D. P.

The restaurant is quite unassuming from the outside. The food is delicious, and the service delivery is excellent. Food portions were quite large, and there was a long waiting time, perhaps because we were a bigger group. I would definitely consider revisiting in the future for a good steak.

W. B.

Well established restaurant with relatively new owners who have injected a sense of vibrancy and imagination, whilst maintaining and extending the "old" Joops "recipe". Atmosphere great....food a treat.

N. R.

Our table of 6 did the tomahawk special and boy we were so impressed. Best value for money with the special and free wine. They were all perfectly done and full of taste and the service was top class. Certainly 1 of our favorite spots at the moment. Give them a try

K. S.

Steaks were great, but not the wow I was expecting. The service was ok, but not good The atmosphere was manic. I've been told that outside is better. I'll try that next time

W.

5 star food with 5 star service. Clearly makes for good costomer service. Was my 2nd time there. And ill be back

B. N.

Awesome

K. M.

Insane value for money! Where in the world could you pick up a 1.2kg rib eye steak incl. a side and a beer for just R200!!? I had to ask the waitress to repeat herself because the value is just that unbelievable.

R. P.

Great food with on point service makes this place legendary. Truly awesome interaction with the Waiters makes it always memorable. The food never disappoints and their prices are fair.

N. M.

Steak is amazing, the staff are super friendly what a great experience.

J. D.

Excellent meal and meat selection. Best steakhouse in Durban by far

C. I. W.

I had a great time here. The food, to be fair, was oversold by my counterpart for the evening. The service was great. I asked for an americano. The barista didn't know how to make one, and asked me to teach. So, I did - not a bad attempt was then executed. The vibe is intimate. I like it. I'll be back.

B. A.

Food excellent. Service not so much. Just cleaning up empty glasses and bottles seemed a challenge. Would be 5 stars all round if service was improved.

r. k.

Thier pan fried Steaks are unmatched in Durban, discreetly tucked away within the Avondale Spar shopping complex. Its a must try for steak lovers.

R. G.

What a Great evening we had. Excellent food, fantastic service, atmosphere is great. Celebrated my wife's B-day and they just went all out to make is a unforgetable experience. Drove all the way from Newcastle and will do again....you Guys are GREAT!!!!!!

R. M.

We love Joop's place. The best steak I've ever had!

J. D.

Excellent food and great service. I went for Joop's special fillet. The steak was cooked to perfection. If I didn't live the other side of the world, this would become a regular place for me. Highly recommend.

P. P.

Joop's Place is an unpretentious restaurant with the kind of relaxed atmosphere that makes it the perfect eating destination for the discerning diner who desires high quality food and wine without having to wear a tuxedo. My family and I loved it. The' Joop's Special ' was the best steak I've ever had and that includes some fine restaurants in New York and London! Wendy is a delightful hostess , showing genuine warmth and attention to all her guests. I will certainly go back , especially for the pan fried super fillets.

W. S.

Tried the Joop's special and had no complaints. Steak was unusually prepared but I liked the different taste. If you want to try something new and different with regards to stakes, Joop's place is a good place to visit. Note they are quite pricy though ;-)

B. L.

The best ever t-bone steak the whole wide world. These guys are masters when you're looking for a delicious piece of protein!!! Thums up too for the delicious sides and sauces. We will definitely be back !!!!

M. A.

Food is incredible and the service is fantastic. Be sure to check the busier times, as the free parking lot can grow quite busy on certain days.

M. U.

Great steaks! Outstanding service.. Moses is the best I have ever experienced. Food takes a bit long. Worth the wait

A. S.

Hmmmmm, heard lots of people rave on about Joop's. Gave them a try but wasnt impressed. Had many steaks in my lifetime and this doesnt even rack up in the top 10. Maybe just overrated.......or I went on a bad day. But at the end of the day, how good can a super fillet be. Throw a rib eye cut on your menu Joops! Would still give them one more try though...................

C. W.

Pepper fillet meduim rare - excellent. Starters Chicken livers - swimming in oil not good. Calamari rings soggy - no good. If you stick to the steak, you won't be disappointed.

K. G.

Exceptional service, delicious food.

V. N.

We got referred to Joops for their excellent steaks and excellent it was.The taste and presentation of their food was amazing. The pan fried pepper steak is a definite must😍. We definitely will be going back for more.

b. s.

Piece of advice...go there hungry, excellent service, monster steaks, we even got treated to some fresh biltong..awesome experience 😋

K. M.

Date night special on a Wednesday...2 x 200g steak,bottle of wine and 2 x cheese cakes...I don't like steak but that pepper steak sauce, out of this world 😋

J. N.

Vibe was good, meals were ok, didn't really live up to the hype but was good.

P. N.

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