Marble

Marble is a rooftop restaurant on the Keyes Art Mile at 1 Keyes Avenue in Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, and one of the city's most prominent fire-cooking destinations. It is led by chef David Higgs, a well-known figure in South African fine dining, and the kitchen centres on cooking over open flame and wood coals, with the fire visible from the dining room. The cuisine is fire-cooked South African, drawing on the braai tradition and elevating it with refined technique. The signature is wood-fired meat and line fish: steaks and cuts from the grill sit alongside seafood and vegetable dishes finished over coals, with starters and sides built for sharing. The menu changes with the seasons, so specific dishes vary. The dining room is upscale but energetic. Floor-to-ceiling views over Rosebank and the northern suburbs, open kitchen theatre, a lively bar and a stylish crowd give it a polished, moderately loud atmosphere suited to celebrations and business dinners. Smart-casual dress is the norm. The wine list is strong on South African producers, with cocktails and a bar programme that draws an after-work crowd. The restaurant is open daily from 12:00 to 22:00. It sits in the top price bracket for Gauteng, and a full meal with wine can cost considerably more than at typical steakhouses. Bookings are made through marble.restaurant and are strongly advised: Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday lunch are the hardest slots, and reserving two to three weeks ahead is sensible for weekend dinners, while weekday lunches are easier. Requests for a table near the fire or the terrace edge should be made at booking. Marble is within walking distance of Rosebank's galleries, the Keyes Art Mile shops and the Rosebank Mall, making it convenient for a pre-dinner art crawl or a longer lunch during a Johannesburg city stay.