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Joops Place

9th Avenue, Durban, South Africa
0313129135
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Ranked #26 of 160 restaurants in Durban
Cuisines: Steakhouse
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Reservations
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Durban, South Africa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

3 of us dined at a packed Joops on a Saturday evening. The steaks were done to perfection! House wine per glass pricy though rather pay corkage and BYO.

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Amanzimtoti, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Cockroaches on our table and the waitress didn't do anything about it after we had told her. Not even an apology. We have never been back again.

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Durban
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Been there often over the years. The food is always of excellent quality, staeks cooked by Joop himself. Pepper staek is sublime

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Kloof, South Africa
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15 reviews 15 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Wanted to go to Joops for years now and got taken there for dinner. Really over rated I have had steak just as good at other restaurants at a lower price Manageress very friendly and efficient

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Schenectady, New York
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37 reviews 37 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

My family and I were treated to a celebration at Joops. We had visited twice before over the years. It tends to be a little out of our price range. It is owned and operated by a couple who have been at it for many years and Joops is something of an institution in the city. And perhaps that is... More

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Suffolk, VA
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

My husband and I were in Durban for 7 days for a conference. We have eaten at many well-known steak houses here in the US, and lived in Texas for 7 years, but our first experience with Joop's fillets was so outstanding that we immediately booked again for our last night in Durban. The locale and the ambiance are rather... More

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Hillcrest, South Africa
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Been there for a birthday party. We ordered the steaks medium/rare and they arrived WELL DONE! This is now the 3rd time and we will NOT go back. PLUS - they were not satisfied with the tip and asked why...

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Durban, South Africa
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28 reviews 28 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

We have been frequenting Joop's Place for quite a few years and never been disappointed. Is it because Joop knows his meat so well or is it because he cooks every steak himself - you be the judge. But whatever it is you can never go wrong especially is his pan fried steaks. On our last visit I thought I... More

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Durban South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

I was at this restaurant two weeks ago. I had a 300 gram fillet (rare) and my friend had a rump steak also 300 gram. Food was awesome as usual, cooked personally by the owner himself in full view of the guests. For those who have never been to Joop's before, the kitchen is contained within glass windows and is... More

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Stockport, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

I was in Durban over Christmas with two friends, staying at a hostel literally around the corner from Joops Place, and we decided to go out for food on Christmas Eve. Thankfully we stumbled upon this place - albeit quite late in the evening - but Joop and his wife were still happy to serve us, and we were extremely... More

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