The Best Restaurant in Cradle of Humankind, Johannesburg

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The Carnivore

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Don't come expecting a quiet romantic lunch or dinner, as the huge space lends itself to a loud and sometimes frenetic scene. Game meat such as warthog, impala, and crocodile vies with tamer fare such as pork and mutton for space around an enormous open fire in the center of the restaurant. Great hunks of meat are brought around to your table on Masai spears and carved directly onto your plate until you surrender by lowering the flag on your table. It's an African twist on the traditional Argentinian churrascaria. A limited vegetarian and pescatarian à la carte menu features uniquely African dishes such as aviyal (a spicy mixed vegetable dish cooked in coconut milk) and maafe (a vegetable and fruit curry with peanuts).

69 Drift Blvd., Muldersdrift, 1739, South Africa
011-950–6000
Known For
  • Sunday eat-as-much-as-you-can lunch
  • Churrascaria-style service
  • Vegetarian and pescatarian options
Restaurant Details
Reservations essential

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