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Gratitude Restaurant
Flamingo Shopping Centre, 8 Queens St, Modderfontein, Johannesburg, 1609, South Africa
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Di
Review №1

Owners and waiters are very attentive and helpful. It’s a very popular spot and you can book it for small functions/celebrations. Food was good. Overall ambience was also good.

La
Review №2

1st thing first,make reservations before you go,because if you are a walk-in you will never be prioritized and you might have to settle for anything.Weekends are actually busy,We were surrounded by a lot of birthday celebrations 🥳and this meant in between our conversations we had to pause for each table to sing its celebratory songs.The food was mouth-watering I must say😋The venue was clean.And the Modderfontein dam view from the restaurant is really amazing.

Mv
Review №3

Another hidden gem discovered! If youre looking for good food, nice view and beautiful pix... Then youre in luck. Gratitude may be new but it feels fully established as one of the greats. The deco is beautiful and dark in contrast with the Lakeview across the balcony.. Letting in light in the restaurant. The area is surprisingly quiet and the staff is calm and helpful. The music they play fits, giving the place a cross between classy and chilled vibes. I had a great time celebrating my partners birthday... Im definitely making a return some time soon...

Bl
Review №4

I booked for my best friends birthday on Saturday. The booking managementwas professional. When we got there , our table was ready.The service was friendly, personal and so professional. The food to die for .....The ambiance is so serene, looking over the dam and park. We loooved everything about the restaurant. Keep it up guys!

Th
Review №5

Delightful. The staff is friendly, they don’t hover but they are there when you need them. The ambience is amazing and the food is delicious. Definitely going back for a day time experience!

Ri
Review №6

Great location. Perfect spot for having drinks, good service. Wouldn’t order their food at all. I have had different dishes on different occasions and it’s been disappointment.

Nw
Review №7

This place is amazing for a Sunday brunch/lunch situation. Get a seat by the lake and enjoy their amazing food. Also the portions are amazing for the money you pay. It is truly a wonderful place for an escape and some drinks with your mates.

Si
Review №8

Great food and ambiance. . . They seemed abit short staffed but the food and waiter made up for the experience. . . Definitely worth another visit

co
Review №9

I really enjoyed the food and the place has such a great ambiance, not to mention the view. Will definitely be coming back soon.

Ci
Review №10

My first visit was on a quiet weekday night. The atmosphere was lovely, coupled with stunning views of the lake. The food was fresh and tasty and the staff attentive and friendly. I was told about some upcoming live music showcase which I look forward to experiencing. I will definitely be visiting again.

Nt
Review №11

Absolutely stunning restaurant, great food, amazing ambiance, fantastic staff. Probably received the best service ever, definitely going back. Thank you!

Ch
Review №12

Very friendly and humble staff, what they promise you when you enter their door fir the first time, its exactly what you get, even more than your expectations. Very cozy upmarket and styling place for wine and dinning. Situated at the top of the mall with a relaxing view from the dam and park side. We were offered a very special and a surprise dessert without ordering it, just after revealing that we were celebrating our anniversary. I will visit this place anytime there after you can have a stroll by the park.

No
Review №13

It was clean, staff very friendly and professional.The food was amazing and drinks too

Nk
Review №14

Great atmosphere, great food, good music... the place is generally amazing, though my waiter wasnt that sharp but overall a good place to be at

Ma
Review №15

What a find! Incredible restaurant. Food is sublimely top class, service is warm and gracious. They created a dish that was not on the menu and it was superb. Cannot reccomend this restaurant enough.

bo
Review №16

Absolutely loved their food, it really has a great vibe. Would definitely recommend 🤞🏼🔥

Za
Review №17

The food is great, the atmosphere was amazing and very welcoming hostess.

Ki
Review №18

Went for valentines day! Lovely vibe with saxophone player! Food was delicious, steak was so tender and flavorful! Only tip would be for them to work on uniformity! Will defintely go there again to see what it is like when there isnt a set menu!

Je
Review №19

Super amazing restaurant. Staff was super friendly. The owner and the manager checked on us. Service was fantastic. The food was out of this world great.Well done !!!!A MUST go to place. Will def go again.

Ay
Review №20

Hosted a sweet 16 lunch for my daughter and had such a great time. Service is tops. Will definitely go back

Li
Review №21

I love it and will definitely be going back! Thanks to Evaton for the amazing service!

Th
Review №22

Thanks Vusi, had a beautiful lunch with friends, thanks Tiro & Lerato, welcoming staff, beautiful food, ambiance, music took me way back, thanks Luzipho. Loved the upmarket, swag look.

Vi
Review №23

Beautiful setting. Welcoming staff. Delicious food! Great for lunch and dinner, casual or formal. Most definitely returning here.

No
Review №24

The vibe is great and they play nice music and It is aesthetically pleasing However I would recommend you avoid going on weekends because of the noise levels. We could barely hear each other speak. The menu was extremely underwhelming and lacked variety, we were very disappointed at the options we had to choose from.Overall it’s an okay place for drinks with friends.

Te
Review №25

Fabulous restaurant!Such friendly servers, beautiful decor, stunning view of Modderfontein and the food exceeded expectations!What particularly caught my attention (and I loved about Gratitude) was the fact that their salads are só refreshing and light (especially since restaurant tend to overdo and overwhelm it these days).Definitely one of my new go-to places going forward, loved every moment! 😀

NE
Review №26

We had a great time, the view is breath taking,the food was👌😋

Si
Review №27

It was exceptional service indeed. Joseph took very good care of us and your Gratitude surprise was the show stopper. We will continue coming for your delicious meals every now and then. Have great day ahead and may the good Lord continue to bless you abundantly all the days of your lives🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

In
Review №28

It was awesome.......🥳👌I love it

bo
Review №29

I wasnt happy with the service at all. We had made reservations for 2pm and were promised a good table with views of the lake and park. We ran a bit late by 30 minutes and I called to notify the restaurant, however upon arrival we found that the table we were promised was given to someone else and we were then made to sit right at the back in some corner. We waited long for our food and drinks because our table was right at the back easy to forget and look over. Its a beautiful restaurant but the level of service needs to be improved in line with the aesthetics of the restaurant.

Le
Review №30

Someone on here said the lamb shank was cooked to the T, yes T for Trash. That time there are images of lamb shank all over the menu and its not even in the menu (you have to ask). They put packet sauce on dead meat. Everyone there just looks so clueless. Advice: Ditch the extensive low quality menu and become a night club or serve simple tapas.

Th
Review №31

Looked for something different to celebrate my parents 50th Wedding anniversary. I remembered the new Flamingo Shopping Centre in modderfontein with an array of restaurants. What better place to celebrate than a place called Gratitude Celebration. Gratitude is a place you go to for appreciation of what is valuable and meaningful to oneself and represents a general state of thankfulnes They couldnt have said it any better. They made my parents celebration lunch something to remember and I wish the entire team all the success going forward.It opened end of 2018, so still settling and is situated on the upper level with a lovely view of the bird sanctuary. Love the decor and colour scheme, very modern and classy. The staff were all very welcoming and helpful, as we had to keep opening and closing the sliding doors as the storm came and went, but enjoyed the fresh air.The menu is limited especially for the fussy eaters as its not your usual take on food, its more for the adventurous palate, so i loved it. For starters we ordered a variety of things.1) Tempura Prawn taco, with Asian slaw and tango Mayo. Loved this very tasty and full of flavour.2) Slow cooked Pork Belly, with Fennel Puree, fresh Tomato and Fennel. Really good, would have liked it more if it was a bit more crisp on the top.3) Peri Peri Chicken Livers, they didnt have Pita so they gave Sweet Potato Fries4) Crispy and Spicy Chicken Lollipops, with a Mustard Mayo. I could have eaten a whole plate of these.5) Chicken skewers with a middle eastern spice mix and dipping sauce. Tender Chicken and juicy.For drinks, i had to have my Cosmopolitan which was perfectly made. My mom had the Strawberry Daquiri, and I cant remember what my sister had.For Mains we had1) Salmon tempura California Rolls2) Twice Cooked Baby chicken, poached in an Asian stock, and then grilled with their Signature Chilli sauce, sprinkled with Lime salt. The Veggies were absolutely divine. Loved how they made it. My chicken was good, but slightly dry and would have loved it if the skin was Crispy, would have brought out the flavour with that salt.3) Asian Style fish and Chips, Hake infused with Asian flavours fried in Tempura batter. Served with wasabi Tartare and sweet Potato Fries.4) 500g Rib eye with braised leeks and mushroom, served with Asian bearnaise. This was just slightly overcooked and dry, as we ordered it medium.We were too stuffed to order dessert, so we were ready for the bill. While waiting they surprised my parents with a stunning gesture as they had discovered we were celebrating something, Thando came with a dessert decorated with a Happy 50th Anniversary. It was the Strawberry and Rose Mess. Quite tasty.A BIG thanks to the Owner, and all the staff (especially Tevani and Thando) for fantastic service, and kudos to the Chef. Look forward to trying more dishes.#TheFoodMusketeer#TheFoodMusketeerEats #TheFoodMusketeerDrinks#TheFoodMusketeerApproved#TFMGratitude

Ro
Review №32

Beautiful place to spend a Sunday afternoon warm and inviting atmosphere with smooth jazz playing live in the background, food quality is superb highly recommend anyone to this wonderful place.

Ca
Review №33

The food was above average but over priced and the wait service and kitchen where very slow. We were a big table but the restaurant was empty and food took over an hour and arrived in dribbs and drabs. Waiters did not attend to a big party as they should and lost out on a lot of additional drinks orders.

Di
Review №34

The establishment is very accommodating when patrons have special requests or when they want to host small events there. This is an deal birthday venue / music album launch restaurant. Food is tasty and the service is outstanding.

Nh
Review №35

Beautiful restaurant and glorious food! 👌

LI
Review №36

Decor is modern and open, food delicious, have to recommend the seafood pasta! Magnificent view of the dam and park. Service was good too. Definitely going to try their tapas next week Friday. Not a family restaurant, definitely an occasion restaurant - perfect for date night

Fu
Review №37

It was my first time here after a recommendation from my daughter. I was not sure first but I was pleasantly surprised. The place is beautiful and the service is phenomenal. Reasonable prices and excellent view as you enjoy the view. Well spaced tables to allow covid protocols.

Ab
Review №38

Great service, great atmosphere, great food. Privilege was a great waitress.

Ke
Review №39

Lovely place! Great views ! Great food!The owner is super friendly too. Definitely coming back.

Da
Review №40

Great atmosphere. Great music indeed. Had a great time. The lamp shank was cooked to its utmost perfection. Complements to the chef.

Le
Review №41

Had my 30th birthday at the restaurant. It was absolutely amazing the views, the staff (thank you Marlon and KG) thank you for the amazing service and Devine food. Would recommend any day♥️👏🏾😊

Na
Review №42

Beautiful place, amazing food and view and such wonderful and professional service!

Of
Review №43

Fantastic atmosphere! Good music and good service, my friend and I had the Tempura Prawn Taco which was absolutely delicious.However I would beware of their side fried chips as they are not potato chips, but sweet potato chips.I would have loved it if they have more variety with their platters.All in all Gratitude has is a lot of potential and I feel that it can become a super fine dining restaurant.All the best to the staff and the owner! 😉

Zu
Review №44

Nice environment but liquor prices are high

Ma
Review №45

The service was excellent, we will surely tell friends and families to come and enjoy with us

Sa
Review №46

We’ve had a great time at this homely, refreshing and inspiring place!! We are full of ‘Gratitude’!! Awesome service. A place to be.

Mp
Review №47

The location is beautiful, the food is okay and the service is the best. The only thing I didnt like is the restroom, it is untidy. There are rolls of toilet paper on the counter instead of being neatly put in a basket on the floor or a toilet paper holder, the paper towels are also on the counter

Ph
Review №48

Lovely eat out restaurant with a nice view. The food was great however I was disappointed that they didn’t serve any veggies or side salads with their meals and their menu is limited. The baby chicken, which came as half chicken was really spicy and delicious. The Teriyaki Salmon was also really nice.

Ma
Review №49

Great food, like their mutton. Chops, but the port belly with cabbage, too sweet for me.

pa
Review №50

Loved it but if only we could get nice music after sunset

Bu
Review №51

I would have given it 5 stars had our waiter not made us wait for almost an hour for our starter and then subsequently substituted my main meal side with something I didnt order 😔.Other than that the place is beautiful the view is amazing and the cool breeze makes the meal more enjoyable. Ordered the chicken lollipops a starter and they were juicy and very yummy as was the hake and calamari meal. Overall the place is lovely and would definitely return again.

Me
Review №52

Poor service! Online booking made as per request, received confirmation via email. Arrive and no booking, venue fully booked with no apology and asked to wait for a table. No point in making a reservation.

An
Review №53

Could do with a wider variety on the menu. There is only 1 vegetarian main dish. Our waiter was also very clumsy and kept dropping the sauce bottles on the table. The overall decor and restaurant interior is appealing and modern.

Th
Review №54

Positives: Great ambience. Great set up. Great views.Negatives: Slow service. Average food. Drinks were warm/hot.

Th
Review №55

We made a booking for 15:00 and called an hour prior moving it to 16:00 however when we arrived our table had been given to other people.The vibe is great and they play nice music. However the menu was extremely underwhelming, we were very disappointed at the options to choose from.We had the chicken livers , ribs and chicken and pesto flat bread and it was lovely.The waiters kept on rearranging tables in the area we were seated at and it was extremely distracting and annoying. It dampened the entire experience.Overall I’d give the place 3/5 for the experience.

Ki
Review №56

Lovely cosy place will definitely go there again

Ph
Review №57

Excellent service.....good experience. Would recommend any day

Ju
Review №58

First time, food good, staff very friendly. Had s great time.

Se
Review №59

An exquisite dining experience with an excellent view and live performances. The dishes are great and the environment has a cozy feel to it. It doesnt have a dessert menu though.

Xo
Review №60

Service is good, their food even better!I love that the place is also child friendly.

Ju
Review №61

A beautiful place to be. Friendly staff.

ay
Review №62

Beautiful and captivating scenery. Loved the food

Kh
Review №63

The lamb shank 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. Amazingly nice and falling of the bone. I take my 🎩 off to the chef.My waiter Noma giving amazing service as alwaysMusic on point👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽#goodvibe

Bo
Review №64

Lovely place the food was amazing

Si
Review №65

The restuarant is so beautiful the service and music was also good but that food ! Wow what a waste of money the steak I had was so tough I could barely get through it, the chicken my friend had was so dry and drenched in some gravy we couldnt understand ,Im genuinely so dissapointed I was so keen on trying out the food here .otherwise Id reccomend you avoid going on weekends because its so loud while we were there there was about 5 different parties being hosted I left with a headache lol.

di
Review №66

Food is awesome especially after a 10km walk and its outdoor ♥️👌

kh
Review №67

I had a great experience at Gratitute restaurant. I never knew a place like existed just not too far from where i live. The service was out of this world, the guy Scotch realy made us feel like Qeueens and Kings. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone i know...infact i already have🤭

Re
Review №68

The place is nice, could have easily been a fine dining restaurant but I liked the relaxed atmosphere however, for me the menu is somewhat limited

Ki
Review №69

Absolutely disappointed. I have nothing good to say about this restaurant. We had a late lunch for 10 people. The restaurant was empty. It took over 20 minutes just to get our drinks. I had to go and fetch my own ice. The food was ok, but not great, but 8 people were finished eating before the last 2 even got their food. When we spoke to the waiter he just shrugged and very dismissively said sorry.The whole experience was terrible and none of us will ever go back there again.There was no manager for us to speak to

Th
Review №70

Best restaurant in Gauteng!!! The owner and staff best service ever. Such humble souls, putting people first. I really love the place, good hygiene too. I had a fantastic day on the 11 Oct. Celebrating a 40th birthday!! We even had a live guitarist playing some good music for the guest. If you have any functions or celebration GRATITUDE is for you. The view is also eye catching.

No
Review №71

The view, the food, the staff are just out of this world. It was our first time at the restaurant and we fell inlove with everything there. A big thank you to the owners for the great hospitality 🙏🙌🙌

Se
Review №72

Great place.. The menu is very limited.. Our wittress was all over the place.. We ordered lamb chops, waited for 15 minutes only to be told that they are finished... Kids running around.. Overral not bad

Ta
Review №73

Best Food, Great Service, Beautiful View

Za
Review №74

Best meal and service 👌.Seafood pasta my my favorite 😋

Nk
Review №75

I loved it, the food was nice, the lady who was serving us was super friendly, you just sit and enjoy your food while kids are playing, Ill go everyday given a chance.

Jo
Review №76

Its a very nice and romantic place one can take their spouse and enjoy

Br
Review №77

Atmosphere was okay, the view is what attracted me. Music seemed to be on repeat and lacked variety. The food is where I drop my score as it was bland and soggy, no flat bread should be half raw.

Ki
Review №78

Waiter said they had no vegan options. Went down to Lexis Healthy Eatery below and had stunning meals.

Lu
Review №79

Chilling & relaxed place. With nice river / dam and park view.

Th
Review №80

I went there this past Saturday for their champagne and seafood special. It was amazing. The ambiance is definitely right up my alley. Such a vibe. Food was so yummy. Service was on point. My friend and I had a really lovely afternoon. Id recommend them for sure. Im planning on hosting an event here soon.

Te
Review №81

Great restaurant, loved the food, its a pitty they had run out lambchops when I was there

Le
Review №82

I really liked the look and decor and ambiance of the restaurant, it was clean there is an option to aite outside or indoors. The staff were friendly and helpful however their menu was limited with no outstanding options, pricey and service rather slow.

Hu
Review №83

I was there to drop someone for the special occasion and was impressed, the place looked so neat and the staff was friendly.

Ma
Review №84

Beautiful restaurant and stunning view. Expected more from the food. Service was very good.

Za
Review №85

Beautiful view from outside. Lovely ambiance and excellent service, our waiter was top notch! Will definitely be coming back for the calamari!

sa
Review №86

Warm welcome and excellent service

Ka
Review №87

From the restaurant owners to the staff....top notch service, top notch food, top notch environment.....I recommended it anytime.

La
Review №88

Lovely place. Elegant. Chilled. Nice food. Great view of the lake.

Tl
Review №89

Loved the rooftop view,the food and the service excellent

On
Review №90

Food was amazing and ambiance is great.

As
Review №91

The have lovely views, delicious food and great cocktails.

Be
Review №92

Lovely dinning place with an awesome dam view

Cr
Review №93

A bit noisy with all hard surfaces (that dont absorb sound) , like all restaurants or these days. The food is great. The people are great.

Ze
Review №94

Th food is very good loved the view from inside the restaurant sitting by the window.Very friendly staff.

mb
Review №95

Very warm and cosy,loved the live performance it was entertaining and authentic. The food was too delicious and very affordable!

Nu
Review №96

The server couldn’t differentiate between the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages plus the food was served late and ice cold. Noisy and no social distancing observed

Ya
Review №97

The food is the most amazing I have tasted in a very long time! The steak was succulent and perfectly cooked with an amazing said starter and a well balanced dessert. The ambiance is comfortable with refreshing architecture. The service could use slight improving but the overall experience is worth the visit!

Th
Review №98

Great ambiance and service. The owner actually came to our table to greet and check on us.

Le
Review №99

What an amazing restaurant! We had the calamari for starters which was excellent as well as the steak for mains.. melt in your mouth! The cocktails are stunning as well. The service, vibe and view are out of this world! Will definitely be back!!

Zo
Review №100

I had a great dining experience at this restaurant. Very happy with the service. The decor is stunning and the views are amazing. The food was fresh, and tasty. The biggest prawns I have seen in a while! Everything was well seasoned. Very happy.

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  • Address:Flamingo Shopping Centre, 8 Queens St, Modderfontein, Johannesburg, 1609, South Africa
  • Site:https://gratitudesa.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 10 786 1691
Categories
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:12–9PM
  • Tuesday:11:30AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:11:30AM–10PM
  • Thursday:12–8:30PM
  • Friday:12–8:30PM
  • Saturday:12–9PM
  • Sunday:12–9PM
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