“The way you cut your meat reflects the way you live.” ~ Confucius
Nom, nom, nom
I really do mean it when I say, I had the best steak I’ve ever tasted at Brad’s Grill. I can’t recall having ever indulged in a better one anywhere else… not even at the amazing 1800° in Greenpoint.
Now in his 35th year in the business, it’s easy to see why Brad has done so well. Brad’s Grill is located on a cosy little street in the southern suburb of Claremont that is always buzzing with quality restaurants. Excellent food + light-hearted atmosphere = perfect dining formula. In addition, the staff make you feel completely at home and the roaring fire warms you up quickly on a cold Cape Town evening. And it’s the perfect place for a little Sunday night family gathering, too – for when you need to pay the parentals a bit more attention.
I opted for their “award-winning pepper steak fillet” and it blew me away… I was speechless – and not just because I had a mouth full of meat. It was cooked to perfection and had not an ounce of fat on it. It came with a healthy portion of your choice of chips or mash with tasty butternut and spinach. I also ordered onion rings that resembled doughnuts, but tasted even better.
Go hungry!
This is not a place to go if you’re trying to loose weight (if you have ever seen Brad, you’ll understand)! But it is so worth the break in the diet to treat yourself to a night here. By the end of meal I was so perfectly content that it just seemed gluttonous to order dessert… Should you still have space though, there are several puddings, such as malva tart, on offer.
At R140 for a meal it is not cheap, but not unreasonable after you taste what you are getting. I had a beer, but there is a good wine list, with well-priced wines to suit most tastes.
Booking is essential!
With a die-hard loyal group of followers that can’t get enough of Brad’s amazing, well-matured steaks, you had better book if you plan to get a table. My father, for instance, and his friend have been going, loyally, to Brad’s for 25 years… After so long my dad just lets it slide when Brad calls him by the wrong name.
They have an “In-by-6-out-by-8” Early Bird Special, from Monday to Saturday.
Contact
69 2nd Avenue, Harfield Village, Claremont
Brad’s Grill is open every evening from 6pm.
Tel (021) 671 2527
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