alpine restaurant

fresh meat, great prawns and amarrowbone with every main meat meal. what more could a girl ask for? the staff is friendly, the vibe is low key but pleasant, and the wine list is extensive. their side dish of brocoli au gratin in a blue cheese sauce is good enough to eat on it's own, and it's also the restaurant i had too much champagne with my friends and we spontaneously booked a trip to india, so it will always hold fond memories for me. it's very conveniently located too. they could do a bit more with the decor, like some fairy lights around the lone tree, and the ablution facilities is pretty much a porter loo, but i've always been a sucker for a good fairy light and a smooth glass of red.

epic fillet, beautifully presented, probably best in joburg. bonemarrowadd-on puts it in another class.

we've been going to alpine since it opened. we have always had wonderful food and great service. the main events are their meat and prawns. absolutely sensational. steaks are served withmarrowbones - 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.

love themarrowbone and steak combo and the gourmet sides just take it to another level. the main issue with this restaurant is the inconsistency especially when serving bigger groups. the food gets to you cold on occasion or undercooked/overcooked.

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 visited alpine because of it's reputation and rating on zomato. we ordered the bonemarrowstarter 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.

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 withmarrowbones, which is such a unique and creative touch! this is actually the reason why i picked alpine instead 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 recommend alpine restaurant!

prepare to have the best service in jhb. seriously, eat outs top 10 jhb restaurants cannot compete with this service and believe me, i have very high expectations.

my husband picked this restaurant for us for an anniversary, because of its high zomato score. as we walked in and was shown to our table, we arrived to find a stunning bouquet of flowers and an ice cold bottle of mcc, already set up! the waiter, biggie, was just the most awesome guy. turns out he suggested to my husband that he buy the flowers and get the champagne cold, when my husband made the reservation over the phone. how nice?

we both ordered the aged rib eye with sides and the presentation was lovely. the bonemarrowis out of this world, however, our only negative critique is that the quality of the meat was average. not bad, just not up to par with the high level of service. and this is such a pity, as they are connected to the butchery next door! we both had a very tough piece of meat and again, the service made up for that. the manager came around, explained and took it back to the kitchen and return with another piece of steak to make up for it.

we then had dessert and a shot of grappa on the house.

all in all a lovely experience. will definitely go back. want to try their breakfasts.

absolutely love this hidden gem! originally a great deli/butchery they expanded and opened a little attached restaurant that you know will always have fresh meat. so going in expectations are high and for me they meet and surpass the expectations. 

the service is always good and the food is fantastic. the fillet with bonemarrowis simply mouth watering, the calzone is a one-of-a-kind, flavour filled, stuffed to the brim, bundle of absolute joy. on my last visit the lamb was cooked to perfection, it could have done with a little less sauce but overall very good. all of their sides are super tasty and their wine selection is to die for (i think one of the owners must be wine collector).

the outside deck seating under the trees is perfect for the summer and the atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. its is a good place for a quite dinner with a few friends/family or your so. this is definitely my go-to for a great piece of meat done to perfection - a fillet done past medium-rare should be a considered a crime ;)

we went to alpine restaurant 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 withmarrowbone 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.

i have often passed this restaurant on the way to work and play, and decided that i had to try it. i went here for a sunday afternoon lunch at short notice. there were few diners at that moment but this had nothing to do with the quality of food that awaited.

the menu is extensive and as the name suggests offers the usual alpine fare, german, swiss, italian and bulgarian meals. there is another menu which is not published online which offers an abyssinian menu. the menu took some time to go through.

my dining companion chose the bonemarrowstarter and i had the livers starter. she then progressed to the oxtail and i had the lamb burger. the portions are large and wholesome. the bonemarrowwas delicious and so too the chicken livers which were consumed with gusto. the lamb was tender and easily consumed despite the generous portion sizes. my companion enjoyed the oxtail but had to get a takeaway given the other elements consumed. there is an alpine butchery next to the restaurant and this shows in the freshness of the fare.

i have paid more for meals previously but alpine outdoes restaurants which are pricier but cannot come close in terms of the quality of meal. the fact that it's a neighborhood gem will definitely lead to repeat visits. our waiter was friendly and knowledgable on the menu. there is a wide selection of wine and spirits - the beer menu is the only one that could have a slightly wider variety.

all in all an excellent experience :-)

best beef fillet you will ever have! they serve it with bonemarrowand have interesting side dishes to choose from. the wine sommelier is excellent and the service is consistently good

unfortunately this place doens't really cater for vegetarians. there is quite a limited variety of meals when it comes to lunch or dinner. it would be nice to see such an improvement on their menu to cater for us as i was disappointed with this. hopefully they will improve this variety on their menu. the pizza that i had was below average and a bit soggy. meat eaters in our group of friends enjoyed their meal here including themarrowbone that was served with their their selected cut of meat.

nothing can be said about alpine that you can't figure out for yourself after your first bite. the quality is superior and never fails to be delicious. the owner treats you like family and the staff all great. by far one of my favourite places for a meal no matter what the time of day.

if only i could take a bath in their prawns! it is so delicious. one thing you need to know is that the portions are huge, adding some salad/chips to the starter of prawns is basically a main meal. but luckily for them i was born with a rare case of "stuff my face til my belly button pops put" syndrome :)

the steaks are great, and you can choose any 2 sides off of their menu ranging from hand cut chips to caramelized beetroot. trust me, 2 sides are quite a lot and a can rarely finish my entire plate, ever. and this girl can eat. all steaks are accompanied by two largemarrowbones for those who love themarrowmelting into their meat. not my favourite, so i just put them aside.

if i could personally take everyone to alpine i would, but at the same time, i want to keep them all to myself :)

conveniently located in a center with lots of parking, this is a great spot for lunch - especially business lunches. quite a broad menu but their top dishes are their steaks (being part of the alpine butchery) is a big help. their steaks are dry aged and served with a wide choice of sides andmarrowbones on the side. the menu also features other meat dishes, pizza's, great salads and some bulgarian specialities. friendly staff and a fantastic wine list top off the great experience.

alpine is easily one of my favorite places to eat in the area. the menu covers all bases, as there is something for everyone; ranging from pizzas and pastas, to steaks, burgers, and fish. there is also a section specifically for bulgarian food.

i have had both the rump, and the aniseed lamb shank. both exceptional meals which blew me away(the steaks come with massivemarrowbones, for those in to that sort of thing). those with a sweet tooth are also well looked after. i have tried the berry crumble, eton mess, and chocolate fondant, which were all far above my expectations.

lastly, i must mention that the wine list is something to behold. i am very fond of having wine with my meal, and most wine lists i look at end up being extremely unimpressive. alpine, however, has the best wine selection i have ever seen at a restaurant ( and fairly priced too). they stock not only the local wines, but french wine too.

i recommend alpine to anyone looking to enjoy a fantastic meal, washed down with a good wine.