alpine restaurant

when i ask people "do you know alpine restaurant", the response is either "that place is amazing!", or "which place?" alpine is 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.

fresh meat, great prawns and a marrow bone 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 therestauranti 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.

our department decided to treat our bosses for bosses day lunch and as alpine is across the road we thought this place would be ideal for us. well where do we start ...... therestaurantwas 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.

this is my favourite butcher and therestaurantself is just as wonderful. you can sit outside under the trees and enjoy a lovely lunch. their prices are very reasonable and the food is delicious. their steaks comes with bone marrow! the pork chops, pizzas and salads are mouth-watering i've enjoyed every meal i've had here and i've been a few times

a butchery that opened arestaurantnext door. the fillet was so so soft and tender. the sides are very interesting. gud selection of wine available. pricing very good for what u get.

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

what i really like about alpine is 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. therestaurantalso 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!

we eat here often. the chicken schnitzel is my firm favorite. it is thin, with a thin crust that's never oily and is never overcooked. the chips with feta are to die for, thank you for the introduction. my boyfriend usually has beef and it's always cooked to perfection. he loves the range of craft beers although some are not always in stock. he also enjoys the sausage platter which is a starter. i've had the prawn starter twice and once it was oily and the mayo was overpowering and too much of it on the plate. the only non consistency. service can also be slow sometimes even when therestaurantis not busy but the staff are friendly. this place is definitely value for money!

service good here and food ok. not too wowed by the lamb shank - gravy a bit bisto'ish. my wife steak was yummy as was the pizza. a little loud in therestaurantwith all the windows and doors closed for the weather. try on a sunday afternoon for lunch maybe?

based on zomato ratings, we decided to give alpine a try. what a good decision! first, therestaurantis 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.

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 thisrestaurantfor 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 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 attachedrestaurantthat 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 of meat done to perfection - a fillet done past medium-rare should be a considered a crime ;)

we went to alpinerestauranttonight 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.

alpinerestaurantis an intimate and cosy little spot that always delivers. the steak taretar starter is always a winner as the capers are crispy, salty and divine! the lamb burger and steak are tied for mains as both are amazing!
if you're like me and enjoy sitting outside, there is a lovely outside seating area for those that prefer al fresco.

so i trusted the zomato reviews and took my wife to dinner at the alpine restaurant. 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 therestaurantonly had one toilet outside of therestaurantand cleanliness at the toilet was not great doesn't make it great spot for a couples evening. it is an okrestaurantfor a quick meal and maybe to watch a game, but not a fantasticrestaurantworth a 4 or above rating.