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$9 - $95
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Steakhouse
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 4 days ago

Loved the entire experience, food was great and didn’t take too long. Would recommend getting a starter though so you’re not too hungry waiting for your main. Good music, lively atmosphere and the staff are just wonderful. That peppermint crisp tart is just divine!

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Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Came here to celebrate my dads birthday. He’s a steak lover. We’ve been to a lot of restaurants and this was one of his favs. Loved the variety of sauces. The atmosphere was lovely and the service was awesome. We will be back 👍

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Date of visit: February 2024
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Deidre Bezuidenhout, Owner at Bushmans Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Hi Adorania We are extremely happy that your dad enjoyed his Birthday meal with us :-) We look forward to your next visit :-) Kind regards Deidre

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Greetings. I'm making another review as it seems my other one was removed. I would like to let you know that you should not go to Bushman's Grill. First when I came in the flooring looked disgusting. Next when I ordered the steak there was...a substance inside I cannot describe. It tasted like cottage cheese but a bit more sour. This restaurant is lucky I didn't call the manager! Do not recommend going here. Kind regard Shannon DaBussy.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Shane Bezuidenhout, Owner at Bushmans Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

You DEFINITELY should have contacted the manager regarding the unexpected content in your steak. I am genuinely intrigued to learn more about it. In my 35 years in this business, this is the first time I've encountered such an issue!

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Bushmans Grill is a good place to eat but really becoming pretty expensive. E.g.: Two starters and then another two starters for mains with a kids menu. Couple of drinks could cost you approx. $155.00. This is why it is not a regular place to...dine. Maybe on special occasions. Place has quality service. Oh another think is that if you are only 2 / 3 customers the seating spacing could be pretty tight in some places within the restaurant - Not comfortable.More

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Date of visit: February 2024
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Deidre Bezuidenhout, Owner at Bushmans Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Hi Patrick Thank you for your feedback, Kind Regards Deidre

Reviewed 20 January 2024

Thank you, we had a lovely evening. Good food, friendly service and relaxing atmosphere. Great team.

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Date of visit: January 2024
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Deidre Bezuidenhout, Owner at Bushmans Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Hi Hester Thank you for your review we really appreciate it :-) Kind regards Deidre

Reviewed 16 January 2024

Love this place... we are regular customers and every time we have guests we take them to this restaurant. Amazing food, service and always a great vibe...More

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Date of visit: January 2024
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Deidre Bezuidenhout, Owner at Bushmans Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 17 January 2024

Hi Karoona We love you too:-), I am very happy that you dine with us regularly and that you enjoy your meal and time with us and look forward to many more, Thank you so much for your lovely review we really appreciate it :-)...More

Reviewed 10 January 2024

For years now, our family has been going back to Bushman’s Grill for special occasions. My kids have all grown and are in different parts of the world. Everytime any one of them come home, they always request to dine at Bushman’s Grill! We love...the food there and happy with the service.More

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Date of visit: January 2024
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Deidre Bezuidenhout, Owner at Bushmans Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 11 January 2024

Hi Maggie Thank you so much for your lovely review and we are so happy to have seen you again and you enjoyed your evening with us with the Family :-) We look forward to your next visit :-) Take care and all the best...More

Reviewed 7 January 2024

13 of us to dinner ... excellent food and service... will be back again... even got sung "happy birthday" by staff...

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Date of visit: January 2024
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Deidre Bezuidenhout, Owner at Bushmans Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 8 January 2024

Hi Anne Thank you so much for your feedback we are extremely happy that we made your birthday special and that you enjoyed your meal and evening we most certainly look forward to your return :-) Kind Regards Deidre

Reviewed 1 January 2024

Excellent food, especially the steaks and ribs. Just the way South Africans like it :). Friendly staff and quick service.

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Date of visit: December 2023
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Deidre Bezuidenhout, Owner at Bushmans Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 8 January 2024

Hi Magnus Thank you for your review we appreciate it and are so happy you enjoyed your evening with us :-) Kind Regards Deidre

Reviewed 30 December 2023

Great food and our server was fantastic. We will always continue to return to this restaurant because they always impress me and my family

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Date of visit: December 2023
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Deidre Bezuidenhout, Owner at Bushmans Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 8 January 2024

Hi :-) Thank you so much for your lovely review, we appreciate it and we are very happy that you enjoyed your meal and service and your overall evening with us :-) We look forward to your next visit :-) Kind Regards Deidre

Reviewed 20 December 2023

Great booth seats to say goodbye to my best mate who is emigrating over the ditch. 3 of our young adult kids with us. Great steaks - useful guide to choosing. Lots of optional extras and sides.More

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Date of visit: December 2023
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Deidre Bezuidenhout, Owner at Bushmans Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 21 December 2023

Hi Mark Thank you so much for your review we are very happy that you enjoyed your evening with us. Very sad it was a farewell with a good friend leaving but we wish them all the very best and safe travels :-) Kind Regards...More

Reviewed 20 December 2023

Been here a few times now, it’s always great food and service. Even catering for my allergy to garlic is no issue. Will be back

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Date of visit: December 2023
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Deidre Bezuidenhout, Owner at Bushmans Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 21 December 2023

Hi Rach Thank you so much for you feedback we are extremely happy that you enjoyed your evening :-) Kind Regards Deidre

Reviewed 7 December 2023

We have visited Bushman's Grill on many occasions and the food has always been fantastic. perhaps they have a new chef or new management but,they are over priced and the food is awful. I had a Cheddamelt Schnitzel with cheese and a muddy brown mixture...that was meant to be mushroom sauce. It tasted straight our of a packet and no mushrooms were visible. The creamed spinach tasted like boiled grass. You get 1 side and for $40 I expect at least a few chips and salads. All additional sides are $8 each so you pretty much get a vacant plate that you have to build on. Starters are super expensive expect to pay a main meal price for a starter between $22-$30. Desserts start at $18! These are fine dining prices for take away meals! My friends had a full rack of ribs at $58 - these ribs were smaller than lamb ribs and the taste was pretty average.The waitress said 'unfortuntely we don't' 4 times - our coffee machine is broken, we don't serve jugs for soft drinks, our onions are small so we have reduced the price to $20 (Countdown sells XL lonios at 35c each), you only get one side - for $58? Definitely not going back!More

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Date of visit: December 2023
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Deidre Bezuidenhout, Owner at Bushmans Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 10 December 2023

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Reviewed 4 December 2023

Awesome friendly service. The lady that took care of us was excellent ,she really takes pride in her work.

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Date of visit: December 2023
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Deidre Bezuidenhout, Owner at Bushmans Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 12 December 2023

Hi Ameer Thank you so much for your Feedback we really appreciate it and we are very happy that you enjoyed your Christmas function with us :-) Kind Regards Deidre

Reviewed 26 November 2023

The steak, calamari, creamed spinach, and ribs were delicious. The service was attentive and personalised.

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Date of visit: November 2023
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Deidre Bezuidenhout, Owner at Bushmans Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 15 December 2023

Hi Elizabeth thank you so much for your review we really appreciate it :-) Kind Regards Deidre

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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5