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Pot Luck Club Johannesburg

Fine Dining International Tapas
201 Cradock Ave, Dunkeld, Randburg, 2196, South Africa
(563 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Gourmet Guide Plated

Luke Dale Roberts brings his much-loved Cape Town establishment to Rosebank, Johannesburg, with The Pot Luck Club Johannesburg.

Expect familiar favourites and exciting new dishes to be ordered as guests please and enjoyed as a small plate sharing experience for the whole table.

An energetic, fun atmosphere and a formidable wine and cocktail list will keep diners well entertained.

Gourmet Guide Description

The Pot Luck Club (PLC) recently made its way to Jozi from Cape Town, where it has been wowing diners since 2012 with its globally inspired small plates packed with big flavours. This new incarnation has already established its own identity. The space is light and airy filled with Japanese-inspired hand-painted flying fish paper lamps by artist Hannelie Coetzee who is also responsible for the the wood etching that runs the length of the restaurant. The bank of chefs in the open kitchen section are young and enthusiastic.

Head chef Ebie du Toit, who started his career with Luke Dale Roberts as a sculler, says that flavours in the Mother City are more subtle while, like the vibrant City of Gold, here they’re bolder and more intense. Some – like the sublime crispy squid served with atchar, a buttermilk dressing and an apricot and crispy curry leaf salad – pay tribute to his Cape Malay heritage.

Aside from the perennial favourite amasi-battered fish sliders, the lush chickpea fries topped with Parmesan and served with whipped goat’s cheese, truffle aioli and smoked tomato sauce and the linefish ceviche tacos, PLC Johannesburg has its own menu and dishes.
There’s an impressive wine list of both local and international wines, with many available by the glass, but do yourself a favour and try the Thai green curry martini, a moreish cocktail made from vodka muddled over chilli, litchi, lemongrass and coconut. It turns up the heat in the most pleasant way.

Reviews (563)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.0
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.4
  • Ori Dined: 4 days ago
    2.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Apr 24
    food was very average or even below definitely nowhere near the level expected from a restaurant of your caliber. been to your place a few time and this was the worst.

  • Danielle G. Dined: 4 days ago
    2
    Food 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Apr 24
    The restaurant is not a saving, so don't be conned. Serving sizes are utterly ridiculous. 5 chips for 3 people? Surely at least 6? The manageress was rude and condescending. We are a group of foodies who travel around trying food across the country, and this was by far the biggest ripoff we have encountered.

  • Luigi N. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 20 Apr 24
    We had a fabulous time. Thank you

  • Laura M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 19 Apr 24
    A truly lovely treat to celebrate an Anniversary! The food, service and ambience together with the lovely personal touch of a photo and note to commemorate our special day made our time together at Pot Luck Club JHB a truly memorable experience, thank you!

  • Marcia Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 19 Apr 24
    We loved Tendai!!

  • Micah Dined: 6 days ago
    1.8
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 19 Apr 24
    Complete waste of money, the tables are too small for tapas. I paid R350 for lobster and when it came it was more lettuce and taco than lobster (2 cube of lobster). The food was not worth the price, will not be returning

  • Lesley G. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 18 Apr 24
    THE SERVICE, FLAVOURS AND PRESENTATION OF THE FOOD WAS VERY GOOD BUT THE PORTION SIZES WERE VERY SMALL. THE FISH AND DESERT COURSE COULD HAVE BEEN LARGER AS IT WAS SHARED OR A PLATE OF EACH WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER. THE MENU IS DECEPTIVE AS IT APPEARS THAT YOU ARE GETTING A 5 COURSE MEAL WHEN IN FACT YOU GET A VERY SMALL PLATE OF MEAT AND 5 CHICKPEA CHIPS AS THE THIRD AND FORTH COURSE. COMPARED TO THE OTHER RESTAURANTS CHARGING AROUND THE SAME PRICE WE LEFT FEELING THAT WE DID NOT GET VALUE FOR OUR MONEY AND WERE RATHER DISAPPOINTED.

  • Teresa C. Dined: 1 week ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 18 Apr 24
    Overall food, ambience and service certainly was not worth the perceived buzz of deposit pre-booking. Food was mid and could be equated to below Doppio Zero because at least there you get a decent portion size for the same price. No extravagant service or anything close as the waiter (especially the male attendants) don't have any perception of soft skills by asking to be excused when finding customers in the middle of a conversation. We did however appreciate the hostess, she was absolutely lovely and efficient. She was able to meet our request when we asked to change sitting area without making it seem like too much to ask for giving the low capacity of the restaurant anyways for a typical Saturday night. Sure note: please improve the seating arrangements indoors, not very logical to have triangle shape seating and feeling close to the tables cornering you. I am very certain you can make better use of the space.

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Tuesday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Wednesday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Thursday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Friday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Saturday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Sunday 11h00 - 13h00