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Overall Bev B
Randburg, South Africa
20 Oct 2019

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“Breakfast with friends.”
The ambiance is great and the service good. The food wasn't bad, however, for the price that you pay for the buffet breakfast, it was way over priced. There are many other restaurants that offer breakfasts at better prices.
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Overall Puso
Gaborone, Botswana
07 Aug 2019

“Food that lasts forever”
The meals were deliciously cooked and very appetizing. The service was out of this world too. Staff very clean and neat
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Overall Suetyler
Johannesburg, South Africa
16 Jan 2019

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“Wow!”
I was at first very sceptical of the restaurant. Being part of a Hotel it's never really amazing. So took my mother-in-law and her friend for Sunday Buffet lunch. It's a oldies choice, buffett. I thought I'd land up having over-boiled veggies, overcooked fish and cold roast potatoes. BUT, THIS WAS THE MOST INCREDIBLE BUFFETT LUNCH I'VE EVER HAD. Thank you for changing my perception. Highly recommended. LIve music on patio. Great cocktails, fantastic options of hot and cold and the dessert were mouth watering. Don't miss this one!
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TheFairwayHotel, Guest Relations Manager at Balata Restaurant, responded to this review.
Dear Suetyler,It is great to hear that you had a memorable dining experience with us and that our Sunday Lunch was able to change your perception on Hotel dining. Some of the most amazing restaurants are part of Hotels and we hope we were able to excite you about this.Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the near future! Warm Regards,Cherelee Oosthuizen, Guest Relations
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Overall MNMupfekeri
Harare, Zimbabwe
20 Nov 2018

“Menu”
The menu is about 2years old & I heard a lot of regular guests complaining and some even said they will stop coming. Bacon & mushrooms must be better cooked for breakfast. Prawns were lovely...buffet was great. Breakfast scones were dry everyday...
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TheFairwayHotel, Guest Relations Manager at Balata Restaurant, responded to this review.
Dear DzivaSambiri,Thank you for taking the time to review our Restaurant.The Menu was changed in October 2018 and we can confirm several items were removed and replaced.We have however passed your comments on to our Chef to review for future changes.We would be delighted to welcome you back in the near future! Warm Regards,Cherelee Oosthuizen, Guest Relations
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Overall recentlybeen
Bristol, United Kingdom
17 Nov 2018

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“Lovely terrace for Saturday lunch.”
Our first visit. What a lovely place to spend a Saturday lunchtime. All our menu choices were good, from toasted sandwiches to a small plate of calamari and chips and also Thai green curry. We will certainly be back to this classy establishment next time we are in the area. Perfect for a relaxing break from the chaos of the city.
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TheFairwayHotel, Guest Relations Manager at Balata Restaurant, responded to this review.
Dear recentlybeen,It is great to hear that you had a memorable lunch with us. Thank you for taking the time to review our Restaurant. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the near future! Warm Regards,Cherelee Oosthuizen, Guest Relations
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Overall Philip B
Johannesburg, South Africa
28 Aug 2018

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“Food prepared by an eperienced chef!”
Glad we ate here. The food is great. Every dish was well presented and delicious.The carpaccio was very tasty and fresh.The chicken sosatie was tasty and not overcooked. It was juicy.Salads were fresh.Service was professional and friendly.Would recommend this restaurant.
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TheFairwayHotel, Guest Relations Manager at Balata Restaurant, responded to this review.
Dear Phillip B,It is great to hear that you had a memorable dining experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the near future! Warm Regards,Cherelee Oosthuizen, Guest Relations
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Overall MNMupfekeri
Harare, Zimbabwe
23 Aug 2018

“Change Of Menu”
I have never seen a restaurant that has never changed an a la carte menu for years. I mean its a 5 star restaurant without a doubt...very friendly staff. Food is cooked to high standard. The desserts are too cordon blue that is a weakness. The atmosphere & environment out of this world.
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Overall sharmla16
Kempton Park, South Africa
31 Jul 2018

“Business Meeting”
The Balata Restaurant is situated in the Fairway Hotel. It can accommodate 2-3 big group delegations simultaneously.The dining areas in Balata are spacious. The waiters/ waitresses are super friendly, helpful and pleasant.The meals are sumptous. I loved the smoked salmon. It was the best I gad tasted in a long time. The grilled chicken, lamb and variety of vegetables are super tasty.Do visit, to give your taste buds an adventure to remember
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TheFairwayHotel, Guest Relations Manager at Balata Restaurant, responded to this review.
Dear Sharmlad,It is great to hear that you had a memorable dining experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant and advice on the facilities. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the near future! Warm Regards,Cherelee Oosthuizen, Guest Relations
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Overall Thandisizwe M
Germiston, South Africa
09 Jul 2018

“Nice Sunday lunch”
Good food accompanied by excellent service and good live music. Value for money. Try their Ceasers salad. Great variety, its a buffet but not food you eat every day. Presentation is good
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TheFairwayHotel, Guest Relations Manager at Balata Restaurant, responded to this review.
Dear Thandisizwe M,It is great to hear that you had a memorable Sunday Lunch with us. Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the near future! Warm Regards,Cherelee Oosthuizen, Guest Relations
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Overall wwil2016
Cape Town, South Africa
17 May 2018

“Best fillet. Best”
I don’t need a lot of words for this. Best fillet, chips and pepper sauce I have had in a long long time. Enough said.
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TheFairwayHotel, Guest Relations Manager at Balata Restaurant, responded to this review.
Dear wwil2016,It is great to hear that you had a memorable meal with us. Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the near future! Warm Regards,Cherelee Oosthuizen, Guest Relations
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC
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