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Wombles

17 3rd Avenue, Johannesburg, South Africa
0118802470
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Ranked #9 of 395 restaurants in Johannesburg
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

What a great meat restuarant. It is a special occasion type place, very smart and upmarket. The quality of the steak is incredible and cooked to perfection. The wines are very pricey.

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

A really fantastic evening experience. Food was great, professionally served, taste & look superb. Staff friendly, helpful & have knowledge of the menus & wines. Ambiance of restaurant & setting great...evening lighting romantic & soft. Nice place for romantic couples..to "pop the question". Great place to book for dinner & impress foreign visitors. Pricing, a bit costly, but well worth... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

During my recent visit to Johannesburg I was taken as a guest and the returned as a host to this vibrant and delightful restaurant. On both occasions the experience was top class. The steaks were of the highest quality, as were other dishes such a alligator carpaccio and springbok loin. Extremely wide and varied wine list coupled with excellent make... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Wombles is our favourite restaurant to go to especially for a special occasion. We've never had a bad meal and the staff and service is excellent.

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

The meat here is stupendous. Excellent service, ambiance and food. There is nothing bad to say - an all round wonderful expereince. Good wine seelction too. Definitely going back.

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See 4 more reviews by Fiona B for Johannesburg
Melbourne, Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

When my business colleagues said they were taking me to a place called wombles I smiled and said , ok. I thought however it sounded like a cross between a children's theme park and a fast food chain. What a surprise it was to find a world class restaurant instead. The atmosphere of the room is the first clue. The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013 via mobile

We were advised to try Bombers for a nice romantic night out. What a special and truly memorable evening , with great food and wonderful service.

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Kansas City
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

My husband and I ate here and loved the experience. He had game meat and loved it. There is a charming ambiance in this restaurant. They have a boma fire pit outside. It was a lovely way to integrate ourselves into the African atmosphere on our first night in Africa prior to setting out on a photo safari!

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Maastricht, the Netherlands
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69 reviews 69 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

We liked this restaurant in Parktown, Johannesburg. A first class steakhouse, but with a wide range of dishes on the menu and excellent wines. We enjoyed the crocodile carpacio and springbok shanks, and the good service by plentiful staff.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Excellent food, great ambiance, friendly service. From the moment you enter the restaurant you know you are going to be treated like a returning friend. Whether you are seated in the 'Colonial' house, the veranda or having a drink around the fire, you will remember Wombles with fondness. Every time a dining experience!

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