alpine restaurant

when i ask people "do you knowalpinerestaurant", the response is either "that place is amazing!", or "which place?"alpineis less than one kilometer from where i live, yet somehow it took me nearly three years to visit. now i wish i could make up for lost time. the place is easily accessible. right on bram fisher, just before you get to linden. its a small center, with lots of parking available. they have a very nice deck area, but due to inclement weather we could not sit there. also, due to said weather, all the doors and windows were tightly closed, causing the interior to be a bit noisy and stuffy. i'm sure that won't be a problem under normal circumstances.the menu is extensive. from pizza and pasta to einstein and steak. i had pork chops and my companion had steak, both of which were delicious. it seems that they also have a butchery and deli on the same premises, which may account for the excellent quality of the meat. what really impresses is the side orders. most dishes allows you to pick any two. it literally took me longer to select my two side dishes than to choose the meat! i settled on broccoli and blue cheese bake (that is one dish, served in a ramekin), and mashed potatoes. the décor and ambiance did not really blow my hair back. in fact, two days later i find myself hard pressed to remember what the interior looked like. that doesn't matter, it's not the kind of place you go to so that you can look at the walls. service was good, though not amazing. pricing is average - not cheap, not expensive.all in all, this is the kind of neighborhood restaurant that is well worth the drive if you live far away. what a gem.

our department decided to treat our bosses for bosses day lunch and asalpineis across the road we thought this place would be ideal for us. well where do we start ...... the restaurant was almost empty, and as we only had 1.5 hours to eat and get back to the office, we thought we would be done in good time - we were a table of 8 and ordered quite simple meals - the meals took well over an hour to be served - and only when we complained was it finally served - the food was definitely not up to standard - the chicken was old and looked liked it had been left out for days - the burgers were served with very stale rolls which just fell apart - the poor waitress requested the manager to come and speak to us to hear the complaints and he totally outright refused - he ignored us as if we were not there - this was a very dissatisfying experience and a total waste of our hard earned money and time - not to say the embarrassment we felt in front of our bosses - needless to say we will never return.

my partner and i went for our dinner date here . it was my first time here and we both thought it best to make a reservation in case it turned out to be full . upon arrival the place was quite empty but rather safe than sorry .

from the moment we got there the manager welcomed us and was very friendly . our waiter ,wellington was really great and provided an excellent service. the place was dimly lit and had a romantic mood . i wasn’t too fond of the bathrooms they weren’t too clean and had cleaning material lying around . and they were outside bathrooms .

to eat i ordered thealpineturf combo with cinnamon butternut as a side dish and we had a bottle of wine . i was very pleased with my food ,the fillet was cooked as requested . the only thing that was a let down was the butternut it was too big and didn’t have much flavor . my partner ordered the chicken and prawns ,which they found the chicken to be too salty . and the manager was so kind and offered us complimentary shooters /coffee / dessert . we opted for the shooters ,bottoms up lol !

i also noted the place has affordable weekday specials so i’m definitely coming here again .

this is a great and affordable spot. would definitely recommend it .

we went toalpinefor their kleftico sunday. what an exquisite selection on their buffet. the lamb was incredibly tender and juicy. the pork belly was divine.
amongst other great dishes, i was particularly intrigued with the pumpkin salad and it definitely did not disappoint.
i enjoyed the little dessert options, which made you feel like you were indulging without all the calories.
most definitely a great stop to eat - away from a bustling crowded mall.
i highly recommend you try this place. we will most definitely be back and are keen to try their pizza/pasta or meat platter nights next.

we've been going toalpinesince it opened. we have always had wonderful food and great service. the main events are their meat and prawns. absolutely sensational. steaks are served with marrow bones - unctuous and moreish and adds so much to great cuts of steak. service is attentive and friendly. the ambience is simple and relaxed. this is quite honestly one of the best bistros for an easy dinner or for a celebration with a bigger group. always a winner.

what i really like aboutalpineis they get the basics right! good food, great service and value for money.
staff were all very attentive and you always got the feeling that everyone cared. i had the surf and turf with my steak perfectly cooked while the prawns were juicy and appetizing. my wife had the pork belly which was also cooked perfectly and the generous helping resulted in her having to get a take away for the remainder. try the chips with feta grated over them-such a simple concept but so delicious. the restaurant also has a selection of craft tap beers which is also an added benefit. overall my first dining experience at alphine left me feeling like i need to go back to try the other dishes. keep up the good work alphine, you will definitely be seeing me again!

in my short life i have had the privilege of visiting 100's of restaurants. i'm a meat lover, and a huge fan of pork ribs. i visitedalpinebecause of it's reputation and rating on zomato. we ordered the bone marrow starter having had it before, it was leagues above the rest. unfortunately we also had the misfortune of ordering pork ribs, which i'm sad to report were terrible. after half an hour of fighting to tear the meat away from the bone, we eventually gave up. after doing a rough calculation in my head i'm almost certain that i expended more energy trying to eat this tough meat than i did consuming it. in short, we may have actually lost weight eating this meal. at the end of which it took 5 toothpicks to remove the monstrous amount of meat embedded between my teeth. if you're looking for a cost to portion size establishment this is your spot. if you're looking for quality keep driving.

based on zomato ratings, we decided to givealpinea try. what a good decision! first, the restaurant is light and airy (we didn't sit outside, but it looked welcoming, too). the wine list is extensive, and the waiters knowledgeable about the choices. 
hubby was planning on a steak, but chose the pork schnitzel instead, as it's one of his favourite dishes. i went straight for the pork belly - divine, perfectly cooked, and the option of having two sides just made it better. the caramelised beetroot was delicious and as for the gorgonzola broccoli - yum! our waiter was also very patient at going to find out whether anything contained wheat, and i'm happy to report that their sauces are thickened with maizena, not cake flour. 
good thing i didn't order the bulgarian tripe soup as a starter (thanks to our waiter's warning that it was *not* starter-sized) - i would never have been able to have both that and the pork! the portions are far too generous for that to be possible. 
all in all, a great new discovery for weekend lunches - in fact, i have already invited friends for lunch, based on today's experience.

alpine has a great food selection. pastas pizzas burgers and steaks. i tried out the steak this time and i was more than happy with it. you have a choice of 2 sides! i like that option. some feta fries and some blue cheese broccoli.alpineused to do this lamb gnocchi which i loved. why take it off the menu? bring it back! keep it up alpine. the service was great as well. very impressed overall.

took my boyfriend for steak and ribs for his birthday at alpine, and it was the perfect birthday experience!

the staff were friendly with their wine suggestions, and the manager even came over to contribute. all of the steaks arrive with marrow bones, which is such a unique and creative touch! this is actually the reason why i pickedalpineinstead of a different steak house.

our meat was done wonderfully, and the service was sharp and friendly. our waiter, lesley, was just awesome. the fact that you can have any 2 sides with your steak is very generous and pleasing as well. my chips and cinnamon butternut were divine, and my sirloin was cooked to perfection.

my only complaint is that many of the imported wines advertised were not available. otherwise, i highly recommendalpinerestaurant!

we went toalpinerestaurant tonight for a date night. we got a table outside and the breeze under the tree was great in this heat.

we couldn't decide what we wanted from the diverse menu. everything looked interesting and worth a try. we ended up choosing the steaks with marrow bone and two sides. my husband loved his t bone, my rump was unfortunately over done and not that great.

the sides were amazing. the gorgonzola broccoli was completely moreish.

lovely evening although a little disappointing on the steak side.

what an absolutely stunning restaurant! we were seated out on the deck under trees. it is always good to be outside after sitting in front of a computer all morning.

my only complaint is that the food took a while to come out. this was a bit of a problem as we came during lunch hour, which turned into a two and a half hour lunch. 

the food was well worth the wait! i ordered the half chicken. the dish came with a choice of two sides. i went with the chips and spinach. the chips were fresh and the flavouring was delicious and the chicken was exceptionally tender with an amazing bbq flavour.

unfortunately the photos do not do the meal justice. trying to take photos under a tree just didn't working out well.

overall, a very relaxing, delicious lunch! i will definitely be visitingalpineagain!

so i trusted the zomato reviews and took my wife to dinner at thealpinerestaurant. the service was ok and that was the highlight of the evening, but the food was disappointing from the starters to the main course. also the fact that the restaurant only had one toilet outside of the restaurant and cleanliness at the toilet was not great doesn't make it great spot for a couples evening. it is an ok restaurant for a quick meal and maybe to watch a game, but not a fantastic restaurant worth a 4 or above rating.

absolutely delicious food. i had prawns which were fresh and cooked perfectly! the high light however was the dessert. the chocolate fondant that was freshly prepared was more than what i could ask for.
it's a small restaurant but so the atmosphere was relaxed and cosy.
thanksalpinefor a great eat out.

alpine restaurant in ferndale (randburg) has only been around a couple of years and it already has a loyal neighbourhood following.

as i walked into this charming little restaurant on a rainy friday night, to be greeted by the quirky pavel sariev and his team, i couldn't help but feel at home right away.. from its black tiled bar area and huge wine selection to the bustling tables around me, i saw that this was not the kind of place that you manage to get a table at on a friday night without booking first.

i soon learnt that they were hosting a free wine tasting evening (which i am told that they often do), and asked if i could be included in it. i was not disappointed!

raka wines (named after piet dreyer's black fishing vessel), presented by tania bester was on show for the evening and i loved that they had managed to incorporate each member of staff atalpineto come out proudly and present the meal best paired with each wine course. i was very happy to be educated with their knowledge on food and wine on a friday night...

in terms of the wine options on offer that evening were the:

1. raka sauvignon blanc with accompanying dish recommendations by maureen.

2. raka chenin blanc with accompanying dish recommendations by prince.

3. raka petit verdot

4. raka spliced 2012

5. and lastly (and my favourite of the evening)... raka's flagship wine - sangiovese 2012

on the red's side, biggie and sindiso presented the recommendations for pairing, with brighton educating us on alpine's legendary dry aged steaks (which will be in my recommendations below).

onto the food and menu offerings: this little local is worth the drive if you are craving good italian food and i could not believe the excellent value-for-money that i received from their menu options in portions, taste and price.

service: to me, good, knowledgeable service from waiters is hard to come by. sindiso was a 10/10 and i was incredibly impressed with his attentiveness all throughout the evening. for that reason, this restaurants rating goes up to a 4.5 for me.

*recommendation: alpine's claim to fame is their melt-in-your-mouth, 21 day dry aged steaks served with a demi -glace and roasted bone marrow.. and i will be back to sample it soon!