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Turn 'n Tender (Illovo)

 
 
Thrupps Illovo Centre, 204 Oxford Road
Illovo, Johannesburg
Gauteng
 
011 268 2107
Website: http://www.turnntender.co.za
 
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The first Turn n Tender shop was situated in Greenside.  From there the four Aaron brothers, Mervyn, Steven, Howard and Brianthen opened another restaurant in Balfour Park.

In November 1982, Turn n Tender Braamfontein was opened and soon became the flagship of the Turn n Tender group. For many people the Braamfontein store was considered to be an institution and you will always get people telling you about their experiences there.

After selling the property in Braamfontein in 2003, The Mini Tender Steak Boutique was launched in Emmarentia. Even with the name change, this particular store soon became famous in its own right.

Shortly after in June 2007, Turn 'n Tender opened a store in Parktown North, and returned back to the original name, which put Turn n Tender back on the map.

Open:
Monday - Sunday 11:30 - late

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Turn 'n Tender (Illovo) 3 out of 5 based on 2 ratings. 2 user reviews.
 
Price Range: Mid
Seating: 30+
 
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Natasha
25 January 2013
A wonderful evening out...sarcasm much, well maybe just a little. The service & food is horrendous - we had to get up after 25 minutes of waiting to call someone over to take our order. One would think that the manager who came over to assist us (different one to who seated us) would get it right; you'd be wrong. Instead of kosher chicken fillets, we get a whole spatchcock chicken, which is quickly taken back and another manager (how many does one establishment need) comes over to say the fillets will be with us in no time... 15 minutes later they arrive and what do you know, they are 70% raw. The food is sent back once again to actually be cooked this time, we hope. While waiting, we get no apology from anyone of the 4 or so managers, no here is a drink on the house, nothing! When the food actually does come back, it is completely over cooked and can be bounced off the walls. No meal was finished, bill was paid and we left with a very bad taste in our mouths from a so called established eatery.
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Marlene/Zelton
09 January 2013
The best steakhouse eva! From the beef ribs(my absolute fav) right through to the awesome boeries and not to mention the primerib!! Great atmosphere and service. Not to mention the attention to detail.
5 Turn 'n Tender (Illovo)
 
 
 
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Turn 'n Tender (Illovo)

 
Natasha
25/01/2013 10:40
A wonderful evening out...sarcasm much, well maybe just a little. The service & food is horrendous - we had to get up after 25 minutes of waiting to call someone over to take our order. One would think that the manager who came over to assist us (different one to who seated us) would get it right; you'd be wrong. Instead of kosher chicken fillets, we get a whole spatchcock chicken, which is quickly taken back and another manager (how many does one establishment need) comes over to say the fillets will be with us in no time... 15 minutes later they arrive and what do you know, they are 70% raw. The food is sent back once again to actually be cooked this time, we hope. While waiting, we get no apology from anyone of the 4 or so managers, no here is a drink on the house, nothing! When the food actually does come back, it is completely over cooked and can be bounced off the walls. No meal was finished, bill was paid and we left with a very bad taste in our mouths from a so called established eatery.
1 Turn 'n Tender (Illovo)
 
Marlene/Zelton
09/01/2013 10:04
The best steakhouse eva! From the beef ribs(my absolute fav) right through to the awesome boeries and not to mention the primerib!! Great atmosphere and service. Not to mention the attention to detail.
5 Turn 'n Tender (Illovo)
 
 
 
 
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