The Grillhouse Rosebank

The Grillhouse Rosebank is a classic steakhouse in The Firs, on the corner of Oxford Road and Biermann Avenue in Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng. The restaurant specialises in dry-aged South African beef, and the aged cuts are the focus of the menu: dry-aged sirloin, fillet and other steaks, served with sides such as creamed spinach and roasted bone marrow. Main courses are typically priced between R300 and R600 (about $18 to $37), which places the restaurant in the upper-middle range for the city, with premium cuts at the top. Dry-ageing concentrates flavour and tenderises the meat, and the staff can advise on the difference between cuts and how well done each is best served. The bone marrow is a popular starter to share, and the creamed spinach is a traditional steakhouse side that accompanies most orders. The dining room has the polished but comfortable feel of a traditional steakhouse, with dark wood tones and leather seating, and the mood is more business dinner and celebration than casual. The noise level is moderate, and smart-casual dress is the norm. The wine list concentrates on South African reds, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and blends from Stellenbosch and Paarl, which pair naturally with the beef. Opening hours are daily from 12:00 to 21:00, so both lunch and an early dinner are possible, and the earlier close is worth bearing in mind for late diners. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling +27 11 880 3945 or booking through Dineplan; weekend evenings and the run-up to public holidays fill first. The Firs has on-site parking and sits within walking distance of Rosebank Mall and the Gautrain station, which makes it a convenient stop after shopping or a meeting in the Rosebank business district.