turn 'n tender

we had an amazing family lunch on sunday as we took full advantage of their amazing r41 for a sirloin birthday special. obviously we all ordered the special. i was so impressed with the service andfoodquality considering the hoards frequenting the restaurant.

on sunday the 16th of jan, l ordered a burger meal from the cresta restaurant. on arrival thefoodwas all over looking as if it had just been thrown into boxes and delivered. as if that was not enough we realised the burger rolls were stale and the beef patties were burnt so much so that they were bitter.

i proceeded to write an uber eats review which was ignored. i went further as to go and visit the cresta shop manager (because that is how disappointed l was) on wednesday the 19th of jan and alert him of my concern. he took my number and he too also ignored me and didnt come back to me at all to date.

for the price of yourfoodand the quality that you are delivering l will surely not be ordering from you ever again!!

my partner and i came here for a meal before we went to catch a movie .

it was quite empty and we initially opted for an outdoors table but later moved indoors to a booth . the outdoor tables overlook the parking lot and there’s too much going on outside it was a bit distracting for me .
my partner wanted to smoke and i don’t think the place caters for smokers because there was a no smoking sign in the outdoor area and i doubt you could smoke inside so a heads up for the smokers .
our waiter was super friendly and gave us great service .

the decor and atmosphere of the place have a very vintage feel . i really liked the lights that are hanging from the ceiling they create a soft mood and the place doesn’t feel too much like a diner . to eat we both ordered the ribs and calamari combo . but i had the tubed calamari and my partner the squid heads . the ribs were so juicy and succulent . and the calamari was great ,i absolutely enjoyed the lemon and butter sauce it was swimming in .
thefoodwas really good but it took a while to cool down . really wish more restaurants would invest in cooling plates.

they also give you these purple bibs which are super cute . and they came in handy because my partner was wearing a white shirt and is quite a messy eater .

this is a great spot and would definitely recommend it .

wow, what an amazing dining experience! my husband and i went to turn 'n tender for a meal to ourselves last friday night. i booked a table in advance and received an sms to confirm my booking.

we were seated and attended to quickly, our drinks arrived promptly and we were given just enough time to decide on our meal. the waitress was very professional and took our order with a smile.

then thefoodarrived - all i can say is "wow!". our meal was truly spectacular and reasonably priced for the large portions. i had the calamari and steak combo, and my only complaint is that the calamari was a bit cold.

the restaurant was fairly dimly lit, but this added to the great ambiance - it was quite a romantic setting and the general chatter was enough to indicate that everyone was having a good time.

thefoodis great, recommendations from me would me the garlic bread and squid heads for starters. they make very good steak and the ribs are really good. the ambiance is really good. service can be good sometimes and not so good at other times. but generally good. prices have gone up but i still do think it's worth it.

my husband and i arrived on time for our reservation and as it was busy we were placed at the first table available which was terrible. it was the temperature of the surface of the sun and surrounded by 3 loud families and we could not hear each other speak. we asked to be moved to no avail. when our mains came after a pleasant starter and watered down, over priced cocktails, the meat was blue. we had ordered medium rare and got fresh grazing cow instead. everyone was suitably apologetic and they took our plates back i got quite excited when they brought me new sauce thinking our order will be done soon - but to no avail. my "madagascan peppercorn" sauce (i have yet to find a peppercorn) and "basting" was left on the table to cool down while the refire took 5 years - (we enquired several times and was told "they want to get it right" ????) leaving us with nothing to snack on but overly oily onion rings. by the time thefoodcame my starch order was wrong and the inside of the meat (now medium rare) was ice cold. by that time we were tired of excuses. the owner came to see us and after explaining our situation for the umpteenth time we only paid for our drinks and starters...as a steakhouse i would expect them to know their meat!? however i cannot fault them on their service - the only reason they 2 not 1. i made it very clear that we will not be back and consequently got 3 phone calls offering me vouchers as compensation...erm... appreciated but no thanks. i have already lost 3 hours of my life due the incompetence of their kitchen.

our 3rd visit. a dramatic improvement. our fillet steak and sauces were top notch. the best steak meal i have had in a very long time and up there with the best. chips were just right as well. i'm struggling to find anything to criticize, really. if the manager had thrown out the usual sad family sitting around reading their un-smartphones, there had been a little music and a slight bit more attention from our waiter,  i would have awarded them a solid 5. for a steakhouse in a mall and considering the improvements infoodand service, 4.6 would be a more accurate rating from me. great rum on a cold night.

i am normally a pro at these things and prefer to make a reservation but i don't know why i forgot. we arrived to a very packed restaurant but the wait wasn't that long plus they have a nice waiting area. got a table after 15 minutes or so.

thefoodtook a while to arrive, understandable.
portions are sufficient. delicious.

our waitress (forgot her name) was very efficient and friendly.

great service

welcome with a smile and our waitress was just amazing . checked up on us regularly . thefoodwas amazing .

we definitely come back again

gotta be my favourite steak house. this one in particular tbough is awesome.
service u you cant beat and they efficient and friendly. we made a booking one night they were packed out table wasnt ready yet . they gave us champagne and shooters on the house . ourfoodcomes perfect everytime. the t bone is a must try and i always love my filet, their burgers are my best im obsessed.
you can't go wrong.

what an absolute treat! we know one of the owners mark from a previous restaurant and he definitely runs a tight ship! we where warmly welcomed at the door and taken to our seats (they even made up a special table so my family could sit comfortably under the aircon - was quite a scorching day), we -as were other tables- offered complementary milk tart shots (yummy)! the staff and management where completely on point for the duration of our visit. they have a fantastic wine selection and omg the food!!! thefoodwas at minimum a full 10/10! the star of the day had to be the beef ribs! basted and cooked to absolute perfection! followed closely by the rib-eye steak (brian's bowl over) and the entrecote! the two 'rump - no fat's where also amazing! they have the option to have half/half of sides with your dish which where more than generous in portion. we left happy and very full! what an awesome lunch!

absolutely deliciousfoodand great service!
our waiter, bobby, made the evening so special. he recommendedfoodchoices which did not disappoint, especially the bordelaise sauce which is a must try! it was great having goodfoodand awesome service for a change.
the best turn n’ tender branch i have tried thus far.
i will definitely be back.

after many months of eager anticipation tun n tender cresta opened on wednesday 29th november and what an opening. the venue is superb, with a massive inside section and a very pleasant outside patio, service is very good and thefoodfrom the standard tnt menu superb. my friend and i shared an excellent steak tartare perfectly prepared and presented. this was followed by a tender, juicy 800g sirloin (also to share), again cooked exactly as ordered and accompanied by a mountain of genuine hand cut chips suitably crispy as requested. to finish off, two irish coffees. the usual wine list has a wide selection and prices are reasonable.
being cresta, there is ample parking.
i enjoyed the experience so much that i have already returned twice and will be one of the regulars.
despite being a great steakhouse, there are also several vegetarian options and the salads are great too.