alpine restaurant

fresh meat, great prawns and a marrow bone with every mainmeatmeal. 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.

we went to alpine for 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 ormeatplatter nights next.

we've been going to alpine since it opened. we have always had wonderful food and great service. the main events are theirmeatand 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.

in my short life i have had the privilege of visiting 100's of restaurants. i'm ameatlover, and a huge fan of pork ribs. i visited alpine because 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 themeataway 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 toughmeatthan 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 ofmeatembedded 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 with marrow bones, which is such a unique and creative touch! this is actually the reason why i picked alpine instead of a different steak house.

ourmeatwas 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 bone marrow is out of this world, however, our only negative critique is that the quality of themeatwas 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 ofmeatand 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 bone marrow is 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 ofmeatdone to perfection - a fillet done past medium-rare should be a considered a crime ;)

we went for lunch to try the new abyssinian menu at this one of my favourite "meat spots". after asking for some advice on the options we settelef on an assortment of dishes to share. the food was interesting and tasy and we were pleasently supprised with the offering. the service is good as normal.
29th jan 2016
decided it is time to re confirm the status of the restaurant.
for themeateater this is bliss. and the alternative menu is also great. 🍴😂

good food at a good price, it really felt like we were dining at a fancy restaurant until the bill came. it's so affordable to eat here like a king. themeatis always cooked to perfection and their pizza is actually the bomb. don't be scared to order a pizza here, they really don't disappoint.

my first experience at alpine restaurant was a special one. while the atmosphere may lack a bit, the service was great and the food exceptional. i had the fillet which was one of the best cuts ofmeati've ever had and my dining partner had the pork ribs, which were equally high quality, probably attributable to the fact that alpine is also a butchery that runs in the day. i knew i was in for a treat (i was craving a good steak). one of my favorite aspects of the meal was the option to choose 2 side dishes from their excellent selection (the gorgonzola broccoli gratin, trust me). while the menu was not cheap, you get what you pay for. an overall lovely first time, i will definitely be returning 👍🏻.

we stumble upon this gem! very good burgers! next time we will be coming for the 25day dried mature steaks! good wine selection! friendly staff and allmeatcomes out of the butchery next door!

we have now been to alpine twice in the last month.
both times we have enjoyed ourselves and left feeling satisfied . i have said before that good old hospitality is important to me.
alpine does not have the best setting or decor , has clientele with noisy children but no child facility .
but at alpine you feel hosted, that your patronage is important . so you are offered tasters, a look around the butchery and a sense of humility, with their product and offering .the staff engage with you.
patrons are regular, cosmopolitan and interactive.
my dad being from eritrea, we enjoy the abyssinian addition to the menu.
the prices are very reasonable, portions substantial and the quality ofmeatwe had very good!
i also enjoyed the variety of side dishes as well... bone marrow, broccoli with gorgonzola etc

this is definitely my husband's favourite spot close to home. themeatdishes never disappoint and there are various interesting sides to choose from notably a blue cheese and broccoli bake and chips with grated feta. portions are very generous- so go hungry. the staff are very friendly and efficient. wine's are extensive and always served at the perfect temperature.
another extra is really well priced breakfasts and delicious coffee! r30 a breakfast :)

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.meateaters in our group of friends enjoyed their meal here including the marrow bone that was served with their their selected cut of meat.

when you've got a man with a beautifully thick bulgarian accent greeting you and making small talk about the world cup you have an inkling of the kind of evening you're in for!
alpine is a great little spot at the top of conrad drive in blairgowrie/randburg with a butchery attached to the restaurant.
the owner is an old friend of my dads (from the german shepard dog club?) and is actively involved in the day to day runnings of the restaurant.
they boast a well balanced menu and their claim to fame is their collection of 21-day matured cuts ofmeat(prepared in the butchery next door).
they boast an extensive selection of wines housed in a very fancy temperature controlled fridge/room which forms one of the restaurants walls, a very nice little feature - we indulged in a bottle of wine called "the churchyard".
i enjoyed a starter of prawns (at a steak restaurant, go figure) - which was just absolutely phenomenal, with some delightful mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauce while my parents each enjoyed their own carpaccio, which was thinly sliced and look exceptionally appetising.
main meals were were healthy portions of beautifully prepared meat, between us we had, prime rib, pork chops and fillet - the cuts ofmeatwere impeccable and their preparation was second to none!
a chocolate fondant and cappuccino to round off the evening never goes astray!

what i love about alpine though, apart from the amazing food, is the look and feel, it's a well lit cosy little restaurant and the staff are polite, well trained and all round nice guys whilst the owner (simeon) and his managers are authentic europeans with that warm homely "you must enjoy" attitude that adds to the experience.

i really would recommend this place for dinner and the butchery for your fresh cuts of meat!