I have been coming to Silver Orange Bistro for almost a decade and with every visit - whether it is just for lunch or to celebrate a special occasion - my expectations are met.Few restaurants in the country bother to exceed service standards, here all the staff is well trained, kind and courteous. David was amazing the last time I went.I go there for a break from the city and the beautiful food. The Duck & Fig Samoosa starter is always a win (couldve used a bit more ginger) , tried out their Seared Salmon for my main (paired with chickpeas - the combos were communicating) and Citrus-infused Chocolate Cake for dessert (just heaven).The menu hasnt seen dramatic changes over the years and is executed to perfection, with presentation, flavour profiling, portion size and overall value for money making it worth sharing with friends and strangers as a highly recommended must-go spot.From where I come from, the drive is long (I still underestimate how long it takes to get there, ask me how...). When you finally arrive, it all feels worth it - the citrus orchard is wonderful to walk through and hear distant laughter from Gin-ed up guests at Almost Orange (light vibes - they serve up cocktails and platters in a garden setting).We have many great restaurants in the city but none can replicate the ambiance and attention to detail youll find at Silver Orange Bistro.
Food is amazing! The flavors, the plating and every bit of every dish was just stunning. Will definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone looking for some fine dining experience with amazing food. The setting is also stunning. Overall a great experience. The chef takes pride in the food and it shows. A real food artist.
The service and food are excellent. The wine is superb. A restaurant in the forest
Lovely experience, great service and exquisite food, I would certainly visit again
Lovely atmosphere and delicious food, beautifully prepared.Menu outstanding, difficult to select.Very attentive and welcoming staff.
My first visit 😊 I love this place the atmosphere is breath taking. The food was beyond my expectations presentation was lovely hands up to the chef. My only disappointment was the waiter Courage, we only heard his name when he was introducing himself to the large table next to us which he was glad to serve and attend. He was clearly not interested in serving us. Being in the industry for over 10 years I know what am talking about. We had to walk to get the bill and my partner tried telling him about the service he only sad ok and never cared what we had to say. All we ask for is try and attend all tables equally.
Food does not get any better than what you are served at the Silver Orange Bistro. Romantic setting and great for occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. Standard has always been 5 star every time we have eaten there over the last 10 years or so. Also great wine list
The seared salmon is a dream! Love this place
Fantastic ambiance and the food was really great. The pastry on the starter was close to perfection and the filling was great. Duck samosas and tempura prawns. The mains were also great I had a steak medium rare cooked exactly to medium rare beautifully seared on the outside. The other main we had was the lamb shank, fall off the bone tender. Both mains were accompanied with delicious vegetables.Dessert was creme brulee. The custard was perfect the sugar crust not great. But excusable with everything else being so good.Definitely a dining destination worth visiting.
We ate like Princesses. Pearson served us soo well. Food is out of this world
Just lazy Friday luncheon. Leon prepared a stunning Pork Belly. And a salad with the most interesting bursts flavours. The views across the orange and naartjie orchards are beautiful. And the trees were creaking at the weight of the fruit.
Food was incredible and the atmosphere sublime, with just some light music. Highly recommend.
What a lovely place! It is upmarket but the experience and presentation of the food is well worth it. I opted for the Tagliatelle and was very impressed. It is surrounded by big shady trees with a covered patio if you feel like dining outdoors. They have a substantial wine list too. Its a great place if you have an afternoon to spend catching up with friends! Not suitable for a fast dining stop.
Lovely meal. The service was professional and the food was absolutely delicious. Im a vegetarian and the only main course on the menu for me was a veggie curry, so the waiter suggested that he would check with the chef if they could make me something else. They offered to make a veggie pasta, and it was probably the nicest vegetable pasta Ive had! Asparagus, artichokes, peppers, cauliflower, spinach and parmesan. Yummy!!! If youre vegetarian, I highly recommend you ask for the veggie pasta thats NOT on the menu! ;-)
Loved the food and the atmosphere.Good for a Sunday Lunch
Enjoyed our dinner there, service was friendly and efficient
Perfect restaurant for a day or night out with your partner or family. It the food and service was perfect.
It was lovely good service and great food
Silver Orange is worth the 50min drive from Johannesburg. Situated in a sultry tropical garden in an old manor house. Thoroughly enjoyed leisurely fine dining lunch - halloumi grilled to perfection, Mediterranean platter, gorgonzola and springbok fillets and peanut butter halva ice cream. Sumptuous!
Food was fantasticMade it special for my moms birthdayGreat service
Whoever made my Rib eye steak deserves and award, the dessert was nothing short of heavenly. Superb staff as well.
Excellent upper class good food to enjoy
What a lovely Birthday dinner with my wife and son. Awesome 👌 food and very pleasant service especially from David.
Amazing food: delicious; flavorful ;esthetic pleasing 10/10.Great atmosphere with very polite and professional service.A very beautiful venue.
Master Chef type foodies. Recommendable.
Spent my Birthday lunch here and to say that everything was perfect is an understatement. Loved the peaceful,intimate and unique space. Love the food from started to dessert. Best Rib Eye Steak had. Thank you for making my birthday really special. 10/10 from me.
This place is unbelievable!!! Easily 5 stars!!! The food excellent and the taste is indescribable. Highly recommended!!!
What an amazing place. Had the lamb shank. Was absolutely divine. The taste was exquisite and the service to class. Do yourself a favour and experience this for yourself
Its the third time weve been to Silver Orange and yet another memorable experience. Nice cosy and romantic atmosphere, very friendly and knowledgeable waiters, absolutely delicious food and a great wine, beer and Gin selection. Recommended to book before you go but definitely a must visit when you around the area.
The place is very nice and Wow the food is amazing 🔥
Amazing food and ambiance
What a nice restaurant!! Food was excellent as well as the service. Had an awesome experience. Will certainly go again!!
Between Silver Orange Bistro and Almost Orange, I really cannot decide which is better.The food was devine and the service was exceptional. I highly recommend that you make a reservation here when youre in the Harties area.
Been here twice and will be going back.the service and food is absolutly mind blowing.
Best in town, delicous, like the slow cook lamb shoulder
Good venue, beautiful menu, great hospitality ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️
Excellent in every way!
Great service and fillet out of this world. Will go again.
A lovely experience! Great service, delicious food and excellent wines - highly recommended
Great location, easy to find, great ambiance, can buy fresh citrus at cost price.
WoW, This was one Extraordinary Experience, They were very efficient, intimate and such a wonderfully peaceful Vibe. Their food is Absolutely phenomenal!
A fabulous meal and excellent service!
Great restaurant in Hartbeespoort that creates beautiful and tasty dishes. Intimate atmosphere ideal for a romantic dinner.
Lovely surroundings, food delicious ...divine deserts
What a special experience. Fantastic food great taste. On the expensive side, but for a special event well worth it. A lot of mosquitoes at outside sitting area they must get something to get rid of mosquitoes not spray, you don’t want to spray yourself if you are dressed up. Should have a dress code!!!
If you are in the mood to treat yourself, family and possibly some very fortunate friends then you have to try this Bistro, the setting is very tranquil and comfortable and gives that sense of being away from the city as Magalies usually does. They boast a huge wine selection that is more than the palette can endure. The pier de resistance, besides having the melt in your mouth Slow braised lamb shoulder which I had to let my group have a small taster and fortunately they were just as giving so I can say each dish is like a work of art, very fresh full of flavor cooked perfectly but dont take my word for it. Just book your table now
Very peaceful, perfect service. The foods quality, the quantity are perfect too. And when you finished you can take a walk in the citrus field. A wonderful fresh air breath during a f... Time. Thank you Silver Orange.
Excellent food. The garden setting is beautiful and restful. Staff are friendly and helpful
The best food Ive ever had, no joke. Truly truly compliments to the chef. I started sweet-talking my dessert because it made me feel so good. Nevermind the orchard or the general serene vibe, the food alone is worthy of giving this 5 stars. Really Magnificent.
VERY GOOD food, awesome waitors!!Just dont dress too casual when visiting this place... Its quite upmarket - but definitely worth visiting and enjoying some fine, delicious food
Delicious food, attentive service and nice atmosphere. Good wine selection at very reasonable prices! Great stuff!
Wonderful gem of a place! Great interior and lovely orchard views. Phenomenal Gin selection, great craft beers and lots of wine to choose from. Delicious food and very knowledgeable waiters. Our third time there and we will definitely be back.
Food was fantastic. Only thing is they new it was our anniversary and i would have thought at least 1 person would have wished us. Other than that food great
A wonderful anniversary lunch.... Let the pictures do the talking
Good food and good company make for a great experience.
The food was divine and the scenery and Tranquillity was what youd expect of a place outside of Joburg. Great experience indeed.
I want to thank the staff for making it special for my grilfriends birthday and their effort they put in.This is a fine dining restaurant hidden in Hartebeestpoort Dam that serves dishes set to amaze your pallets. Each ingredient is carefully chosen to complement one another. Absolutely amazing establishment and compliments to the creativity and conplex understanding of food structure by Chef Leon Nel.I would definitley go back to this restaurant, and i reccomend it to anyone who wishes to have an amazing dining experience.
Good dining. From starters to mains
What a meal! Something out of this world.Excellent.
Went for lunch today Saturday 15 May 2021. Fillet steak was tender, but the meat was cold. I had pork belly. It was very fatty, sent it back and order another dish. Overrated, wont be back
Great food! Awesome service. Loved every moment!
Good food, nice atmosphere.
Friendly stuff. Beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature. I loved it so much.
Super service food & atmosphere
Worst manager. Very condescending. Salmon was off. Good wine options. Friendly waitress.
Scrumptious food presented fabulously. Stunning atmosphere