Carnivore Restaurant
Experience a unique dining adventure in Johannesburg with a 4.4-star rating. Savour diverse flavors and a lively atmosphere. Book your table today!
Casual, colourful joint offering all-you-can-eat meats cooked on an open fire and served on swords.
About Carnivore Restaurant
This popular Johannesburg eatery, nestled in Muldersdrift, offers a truly distinctive culinary journey. With an impressive 4.4-star rating from over 2,700 reviews, it's a destination that consistently delights diners. The atmosphere buzzes with energy, enhanced by live music and the option for al fresco dining, making it a fantastic spot for both intimate meals and larger gatherings. While the menu is celebrated for its fresh, flavorful, and abundant offerings, particularly accommodating for families, guests should be aware that beverage prices are on the higher side. Nevertheless, the exceptional service and memorable flavors make this a standout choice for those seeking an adventurous and satisfying dining experience in the area.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (lunch)
This restaurant primarily serves lunch. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Live Music, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Carnivore Restaurant
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
What a wonderful experience! Service started of a bit slow but once it started flowing, it was great. Food was fresh, tasty with unique flavours and plenty to go around. We were dining with young kids and they were well catered for in terms of food options. Only criticism would be drinks, found these to be aggressively overpriced, coke can is R35, that's more than a 2L coke at the shops 😱, besides that can't fault a thing. Jan, Jamaica and Mpumelelo from the kitchen, were fantastic not forgetting Reggie at Bookings office! Thank you so much! I loved the service, and the meat was awesome... my son totally enjoyed it As a first timer at carnivore i was pretty underwhelmed. My mom spoke highly of this place. Unfortunately i was not impressed. I was looking forward to having ribs only to be informed that they serve ribs on a sunday only. Which is weird! The biryani smelled and tasted off. The croc meat was rubbery and tough. They have a limited variety of dessert which consists of ice cream and fruit salad, malva pudding with custard or ice cream. The place is pretty lovely with alot of historical features which was the highlight of my experience. 5/10
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Recent Reviews
Lindokuhle R.
June 15, 2025
What a wonderful experience! Service started of a bit slow but once it started flowing, it was great. Food was fresh, tasty with unique flavours and plenty to go around. We were dining with young kids and they were well catered for in terms of food options. Only criticism would be drinks, found these to be aggressively overpriced, coke can is R35, that's more than a 2L coke at the shops 😱, besides that can't fault a thing. Jan, Jamaica and Mpumelelo from the kitchen, were fantastic not forgetting Reggie at Bookings office! Thank you so much!
Mojalefa R.
November 16, 2025
I loved the service, and the meat was awesome... my son totally enjoyed it
Yolanda M.
August 17, 2025
As a first timer at carnivore i was pretty underwhelmed. My mom spoke highly of this place. Unfortunately i was not impressed. I was looking forward to having ribs only to be informed that they serve ribs on a sunday only. Which is weird! The biryani smelled and tasted off. The croc meat was rubbery and tough. They have a limited variety of dessert which consists of ice cream and fruit salad, malva pudding with custard or ice cream. The place is pretty lovely with alot of historical features which was the highlight of my experience. 5/10
Pawel C.
April 2, 2025
I was here a year ago with friends and I really liked it, great food, endless torrent of tasty meat, it was the adventure of my life, since then when I think about South Africa it stands in front of my eyes and a wonderful grill where slowly finned: antelopes, zebras, blesbok and warthogs. A nice service will make sure it's an unforgettable dinner... I recommend
Theresa M.
November 9, 2024
Took our parents here for mom’s birthday celebration and they really enjoyed themselves (the all you can eat buffet with lunch or dinner time options). We loved the venue and decor, lots of beautiful places to take pictures. The African artefacts and theme also add to the beauty of the place. The food was nice - the pork sausage and samoosas were the best for us. Overall the food is good, chicken was a bit on the dry side. It is good to eat at your own pace and not feel pressured to have everything at once. Would recommend to anyone to give it a try. Best enjoyed with others!
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Carnivore Restaurant special
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Parking
Accessibility
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