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Nestled just out of town, The Social Grill creates a relaxing atmosphere surrounded by nature and natural beauty. The classic food creations, with a modern twist, created by the Chef daily and the Braai areas make The Social Grill the perfect setting for lazy lunches and dinner parties.

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every saturday from 3pm-11pm

#GINAFTERNOON on Saturday to keep you in the weekend groove.

Enjoy #livemusic from 3pm – 6pm followed by our resident DJ’s from 6pm.

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every sunday from 1pm-4pm

#SOUVLASUNDAY @The Social Grill with Live music by various local artists.

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The Social Grill

4.6

Based on 672 reviews

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Mariska Klopper

20:55 14 Jun 22

Not our first time at The Social Grill but it always is a awesome experience. The food is great with interesting combos and good wine. Love the interior feel, and heaters in the winter. It does tend to get a bit loud but I suppose that is just because everyone is having a good time.

Mira Groenewald

21:16 09 Apr 22

Such a lovely vibe! Also really good food! Their pizzas are always a winner!Definitely recommend anyone to try something new in Pretoria east. Hidden gem

Odwa Ndebza

17:28 29 Jan 22

Very nice space with great aesthetic. It's such a vibrant area with friendly staff highly recommend it. Definitely going back there soon!!!

Ian Palmer

03:56 05 Dec 21

Meal great, service good, venue seems awesome, will have to visit during the day next time to get to see the place properly. Lots of old cars and stuff around. Manager a bit odd, at 21h30 or maybe 22h00 closed the bar to take stock, we were a table of 16 people, your loss bud!!!!

Danielle Olivier

14:03 12 Nov 21

Hidden away, with streams running through it, it feels tranquil and relaxed. Great food with a nice variety from platters to pizza. Lots of parking and a large outdoor area which is good for parties or just getting out and about.

mia van der merwe

16:22 31 May 20

We had the most delicious Souvla this afternoon. Thank you Social Grill for amazing food and service. You deserve five stars!

Lizel Channon

09:41 24 May 20

Wonderful Delicious food! Really enjoyed the variety and real value for money! Healthy meals made with real care. I would highly recommend. We had take away and was delivered in time still hot.

Inge Wagenaar

09:16 22 May 20

Fantastic service! Food is delicious and great value for money. Definitely a treat during lockdown!

Tanya Snyman

15:45 14 May 20

First time I ordered from The Social Grill.The food was absolutely fantastic, best beef ribs I've had, dessert is waiting.Thanks for the excellent service and excellent quality food.I'll definitely order again.

Jacques Naude

22:29 09 May 20

Great food! Great value for money! Even during Lockdown, their take-away menu is worth it.

Luné Snyman

05:25 02 Mar 20

We had my sisters baby shower there on Saturday. Everyone was so accommodating. Tebogo & Rita were excellent. The food was amazing - I had the chicken salad - beyond delicious. Thank you for everything. Highly recommend the Social grill.

Aurora Abel

07:11 27 Dec 19

Pretty looking place that I very much would like to revisit at some stage. Every time I have been, it was close to closing time so it was relatively empty and the vibe could have been livelier. Here's hoping that third time's the charm!

Warren Carroll

09:28 01 Dec 19

Went yesterday for the first time. A very spacious venue which can cater to many visitors. Food was incredibly good. Drinks are a tad pricey but it ties into the look and feel of the entire venue. Great food, drinks and overall really nice vibe. Great location to host a birthday party or anything like that. Live music in the afternoon and a dj in the evening just playing good music in the evening.Would highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back

Caitlyn Nauschutz

08:37 01 Dec 19

We went here for a birthday celebration. The food was amazing and the service was fairly quick given the size of the group. I would have preferred to not be surrounded by cigarette smoke.

Dirk Bekker

05:31 01 Dec 19

Food and vibe was Excellent! Service was the worst i have ever experienced. Waited almost 2 Hours for my Pizza. Waiter had the bills all mixed up. Some of us got items on our bill that we did not even order.

Hein De Vries

21:15 26 Nov 19

Culinary paradise for trainspotters. Filled with knickknacks and vintage wrecks, it's a pretty atmospheric spot for dinner. They are still working on the final touches, but I think they have a grand future ahead. The food is good. The pork belly and mash was expertly prepared and the flavours worked well. Unfortunately, our initial excitement was dampened by a series of incongruencies that don't belong in a establishment operating at their price-point.The rump steak, cooked perfectly to order, was let down by the Stella Biltong Jalapeno sauce-thing slopped over it. It certainly looked the part, but the sauce had no discernable depth in flavour and the accompanying potato wedges were basically an overwhelming crust of salt around a nicely fluffy potato center. It wasn't quite to my taste, but I can list a bunch of my salt-addicted mates who would love it.Our starters took over 40 minutes to arrive although I could smell the Pizza Bombs from the kitchen for at least 15 minutes before our waiter finally showed up and we could ask him if it was ready. The fact that the bombs and the steak strips were getting cold by the time it arrived means it was probably a service problem and not a kitchen problem. The main course only took 20 minutes to reach our table.All the staff are incredibly friendly but communication is a bit lacking. By the time most of the restaurant had cleared out and plenty of staff were standing around having a chat, we asked three different waiters for our bill because we couldn't find the gent who served us. When our actual waiter finaly showed up 15 minutes later, he still didn't know we had asked for the bill. I should be giving them 3 stars instead of 4, but I think our issues were isolated, and a bit of training will make this joint great.

Stian de Witt

19:04 30 Oct 19

Good food, but inconsistent in quality. 2 of our dishes tonight had too much salt. And last time the pork neck was dry. Yet, some of the dishes were amazing. It's a gamble - you are not sure what the quality will be like.

Mars Markeloff

08:45 23 Oct 19

The first time I visited this place, I fell in love with it. The Social Grill is the best place in Pretoria. Great food and excellent service. Unforgettable experience!

Lucas den besten

03:37 12 Oct 19

One of the best! The food was great, the waiters were nice and good music. A real must if you like food and a pleasant ambience

Angelo Aguiar

12:36 05 Oct 19

Best place to chill, enjoy a drink or a few, food is absolutely necessary, amazing vibe, staff are incredible with service always on the ball. The owner always around to enjoy your company and ask how you are doing. Love it

Tlhokomelo Seloro

09:02 07 Sep 19

Went on a Friday night. The music was toned down dance music creating a nice Friday vibe. The staff was friendly and attentive, we didn't have to wait long for the food. The food is very tasty, flavorsome, well prepared and there's plenty of options to choose from.

Kate Sello

01:32 30 Aug 19

AMAZINGThe set up is rustic and clean, it looks like an old barnyard turned restaurant...soft yet pleasing on the eye type of look. The waiters are stellarWasn't there too long to have the food but their menu looked like a good reason to go back for a taste bud treat. (Watch this space for a food review soon)

Karin Schoeman

11:21 20 Aug 19

Hallo,I haven't had the privilege to come and visit you yet. I wanted to attend a training session there on 10 Aug 2019. I phoned to enquire about wheelchair access. The owner was very friendly. Told me that the venue has wheelchair access, but not the bathroom. He offered to make a plan, but still there would not be something to hold on to when getting out of the wheelchair. Maybe an upgrade to consider.And it need not be expensive.

Enrique Van Jaarsveld

14:46 03 Aug 19

Tapas was amazing, service could be better. The atmosphere at this place is very chilled and relaxed, we really enjoyed it with a big group of friends.

Renier Sonnekus

20:32 13 Jul 19

For some reason my phone went haywire and accidentally gave you guys a 1 star!🙈 Hell no you deserve 5 stars all the way! Had the pizza bombs and charcoal salmon and it was absolutely fantastic! Beers were ice cold as well as the tequila! One of my new favourite spots close to home! Oh and the vibe was awesome with great music for a sit down with friends.

Carol Cunningham

06:32 10 Jul 19

Food was excellent, my only dislike was I always order my steak with no basting or sauces so was disappointed it arrived with melted butter blob. Child friendly and great for family's. Live music Saturday lunchtime.

Riaan Fourie

05:44 10 Jul 19

I loved this venue that I never new about! Such a great atmosphere and such interesting decorations. Food and drinks are excellent and we received great service. Go visit, you will not be sorry.

Zelda Van Der Westhuizen

09:56 07 Jul 19

Food very good! Nice and cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended!!

Mmabu Dorcas Baepi

15:12 03 Jul 19

It's chilled. The food is hearty and the service is spectacular. You feel welcomed.

Jurie de Bruin

13:47 03 Jul 19

Rustic at it's best. Excellent food and service. Well hidden, but a gem worth visiting.

Gerhard van der Westhuizen

11:41 21 Jun 19

Need to have lots of time to spend here. Like a time capsule. Brilliant, thanks.

Michael Matern

10:09 31 May 19

The food is excellent, they have a wide variety of drinks and are decently priced for the quality you get. Great place for a night out drinking or even just a bite to eat.

Ruan Stander

12:46 16 Apr 19

Peaceful and tranquil setting. Sound of running water while eating delicious food. Had the slow cooked pork and bone marrow which were both delicious and extremely tender. Great beers as well

Ian Boshoff

15:23 29 Mar 19

Every Experience is Memorable! Great attention to detail! Chef Bradley's passion shines through in the taste of every meal! Michelle and Joe always add a personal touch of interaction! All round 5 Star!

Levi Schooling

09:15 29 Mar 19

An amazing ambiance at night, great service. Amazing food, a jaw dropping variety of drinks, and everything is very well priced. I planned a birthday party at Social Grill but was so impressed that I will definitely go back simply to have a drink. The aesthetic is that of a mixture of quaint decorations that meets the modern world very well with some industrial design here and there. It is a well designed ensemble for all eras with a bit of old culture thrown in. But the vibe is great for young adults 25-35 years of age but is also inclusive of older generations.The manager there "Michelle" is very kind and accommodating and our waitress "Linda" is the best I've ever seen! When ever I turned my back for another drink or meal she was there. No irritating checking or lack of presence. She was perfect. As a smoker it's also rare to find a place that does t shove you in a poorly ventilated box. I applaud the owners and management for what they've accomplished here.

Debbie Herselman

15:52 17 Feb 19

Amazing vibe and even better food.Tasted a few of the speciality menu items today and they were awesome. Loved the live music and watching people laughing and having a great Sunday afternoon. Well worth the visit. See you again soon.

Inge Burger

19:21 30 Jan 19

Awesome friendly service. Food is great. The port and cherry sauce is crazy tasteful. Definitely going to visit again soon. Such a nice atmosphere.

Francois Pienaar

14:13 08 Jan 19

New restaurant opened November 2018.The setting and decor very nice.Food well prepared and very tasty.Definitely different from all restaurants in the area. The have a very nice Sunday lunch with live background music.Well worth a visit. We will return.Decor and ambience very nice.Nice for families, groups of friends,old and young.Play area for young kids.

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