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Crawdaddy's Brooklyn

Restaurant Cafe Bar Pub Seafood restaurant Steak house

One of the Most Reviewed Caves in Pretoria


Address

02, Brooklyn Piazza, Middel St, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0145, South Africa

Website

crawdaddys.co.za

Contact

+27 12 460 0889

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (3.8K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (18) service (14) good (12) staff (12) friendly (12) amazing (9) restaurant (7) portions (7) time (7) experience (7)
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  • 5/5 Marcio C. 2 years ago on Google
    What a great restaurant!! I saw other tables' plates and really good-sized portions, so Bang for Rand in my opinion. The food tasted great as well. I had the Crab curry - without a doubt I "crabbed" out after the 4 -5 crabs in that Poitjie pot, and that I had about a 1/3 to go🙃. Only 2 things negative to say: 1st the main road is busy and can be noisy with peeps showing their exhausts off🤫. 2nd point which is a negative+positive combo, our waiter was a little too relaxed but other waiters picked up the load and helped us, when we needed. Really good food and impressed with the quantity and quality of it👍👍!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Flaviour S. 1 year ago on Google
    We got there before they did the actual opening and they allowed us in. The service is good and the food outstanding and prices are very reasonable. Also they serve large portions. Loved it and worth returning.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ivan 1 year ago on Google
    Loved it! The proportions were bigger than I thought and the food was seasoned just right!, althought the lack of lighting made it hard to eat (it was 7pm ish) the candles and neon lights made it quite aesthetically pleasing and enjoyable
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe K. 4 months ago on Google • 100 reviews
    First dined her 25 years ago when it was a third of the Size and the only one. Whenever we visit SA we always take time to visit and are never disappointed. The food is always great be it the prawns or the steaks. Can't recommend highly enough. If you are in the area definitely worth a visit
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Coenie O. 2 years ago on Google
    I was enquiring about where to have a crab curry in Pretoria, and Google had the answers this time, and my wife not. My friend Jaco said the Brooklyn Branch is the place to go to, so we went, with Uber Black nogal. The experience was exceptional, we did our own whiskey tasting from the menu, great. The only possible negative, they do not provide bibs, but most boertjies, unlike me, will never be seen dead on one in a restaurant. All and all, a great experience. The crab curry was better than a lot I had before. PS, The Service was excellent, as expected of course. Coenie.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nilesh M. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is out of this world, superb and oh so appetizing, especially the prawns platter. Let the waiter named 'Ruben' attend to you. He was the best. If you ever have the chance make this place your first choice to eat and be treated like royalty. Love them absolutely love them.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Babs L. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved it here. The staff are so friendly. The food is of quality. I’ve never had such a delectable milkshake such as their Turkish Delight milkshake. They have daily specials. It is wheelchair accessible♿️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gerardt Pierre V. 3 months ago on Google • 600 reviews New
    Had a great evening here in a great setting. The staff was well presented and knew the menu and specials well. Service was prompt on time and always friendly. Enjoyed the food. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. My ribeye in the bone was perfectly medium and the hotplate kept it warm all the time. The Sunday desert was AMAZING and delicious. Thanks to all involved for a wonderful experience all round.

  • 5/5 Annette L. 3 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    As per usual had an amazing meal and great services with reasonable (because let’s face it nothing is ‘affordable’ anymore) prices. Armand, our server was super friendly and so helpful. We are never let down at Crawdaddy’s.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pierre C. 11 months ago on Google
    Great food and excellent quality across a great variety of cuisine. Still a solid Pretoria favourite and with very good reason. Service also top class.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ob 1 year ago on Google
    Good food.. Pricey but won't regret it if you make the right choice
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pedro M. 1 year ago on Google
    The location is convenient and the menu has a great variety of meals. The bone marrow burger was extremely tender and delicious. Cray fish was well made and the butter sauce was amazing. The tomahawk steak tasted superb. Fairly price and the service was amazing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neshe P. 1 year ago on Google
    Celebrated my sisters birthday We have been celebrating 🍾 birthdays at Crawdaddys Brooklyn for over 20 years Thank you that your standards never drop That service is always excellent and the good is always on point 😝 We will keep coming to Crawdaddys to celebrate our special moments 😀
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew P. 7 months ago on Google
    This was one of the best places I have ever eaten. The service was impeccable and that really made the night for us. The food was also very good value for money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda B. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great place. Food was well priced and the best sole I ever had. Milkshakes are t h i c k, eat with a spoon, yummy. T-bone!!!!oh my oh my. Big, juicy just perfect. Atmosphere and waiters are out of this world.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Original S. 2 years ago on Google
    By far the best prawns I have ever eaten. The staff is well trained and very efficient. Rump steak had a slight taste of burnt crust but was medium like I asked. Overall very fun and exciting place. Even with the issue I will still not hesitate to visit them again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 tebogo m. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is always well prepared, the staff super friendly....the whole experience is worth it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Derik R. 2 years ago on Google
    From the moment you walk in you know it is going to be great. Amazing food, the best Oreo milkshake you can find served with friendly service. This place has a huve variety of food on the menu. Portions are huge and food well prepared. Hats off to everyone working here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charmaine G. 2 years ago on Google
    I have not been there for quite some time and was very happy to see the same welcoming service with a smile from the waiters and massive, tasty portions from a huge menu selection. Crawdaddy's is never a disappointment. Well done! I highly recommend going there and will be back soon xxx
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tshidi M. 1 year ago on Google
    Lively establishment, cool ambiance and decor. Definitely great place for family and friends but I'd leave the kids at home to fully enjoy it. Enjoyed the food, had the onion rings, the fall of the bone saucey ribs, the sauce was a bit over the top in herbs🍃 and sweetness but thankfully deliciously complimented by the mash potatoes. We finished the meal with dessert a very generous serving of Malva pudding with ice-cream and I had a double amarula Dom Pedro😋 And great super efficient and friendly service from our waitress Kayla🥇
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandra D. 2 years ago on Google
    I can't fault this place. 1st outing after level 4 lockdown and I did not regret it. Service excellent. Food was delicious and generous portions too, so come prepared. Ran out of time so did not try any dessert but I will be going back. Prices, very reasonable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vuyolwethu N. 3 years ago on Google
    I love the setting in this restaurant, it's so intimate and chilled. In the evening, they light candles at each table (which is just amazing for ambience) . I came to have dinner with one of my friends and it was a tasty meal, the staff is extremely friendly and attentive. I did feel like towards the end of the night, there were quite a number of people in the restaurant, it was actually one of the main reasons I left (because of social distancing fears). Overall a pleasant experience. They offer a really wide variety of food options, so I think they'll have you covered.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Erwyn Sachen P. 2 months ago on Google • 290 reviews New
    The food was below expectations, ribs was very dry, not much sauce. It was also very tough. The waiter was good and there was a nice vibe, but they charged R120 just for 1 mocktail which was crazy. Overall expected more, was disappointed, the sauce for the prawns was good.

  • 5/5 Richardt R. 4 months ago on Google • 117 reviews
    We thoroughly enjoyed the outing. We've been to this specific Crawdaddy's before, and on both occasions we were satisfied. We had mushrooms for starters, very tasty and a proper portion. My wife had the chicken snitzel special with a baked potato, and I had the 500g rump. I asked for it to be medium and although it was a bit more to the well done side, it still had a pink line in the middle and it wasn't dry. I like salty food, so I had to add salt in both sides, but over-all there is nothing to complain about the food. My first beer wasn't very cold though and the glass were room temperature that together with the warm weather did spoiled the beer. Although, our waitress was very friendly and helpful. She prepared a nice cold one for the second drink and also rinsed my glass under the draft water tap to cool it down. The menu are prised a bit higher than other restaurants, but you also get value for your money. In other words, the outing will be a bit more expensive, but you will definitely not feel cheated with the size of the portions served. We both enjoyed our food, and were fully replete.

  • 5/5 Louis N. 1 month ago on Google • 68 reviews New
    The best Crawdaddy's in Town - enough said. The atmosphere is as close to coastal as you can find in Pretoria. The service is excellent and the staff are welcoming. I had the Pemba Hake and chips and was something delicious.

  • 5/5 Alixandra S. 2 months ago on Google • 37 reviews New
    So the place is super clean and comfy, the service ( thank you Alex) was quick and attentive. Like it was quick which for my husband and I is great because we like to eat and leave. And the food was fresh, juicy and the lemon butter sauce to die for. I obviously over ordered so I could get left overs but dammn.

  • 5/5 Eric B. 2 years ago on Google
    Super fresh good food. Keep it up Daddy's

  • 4/5 Reece M. 1 month ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    I came for a Saturday lunch. I was welcomed an greeted by all the staff who saw me. I had an awesome cappuccino and even better steak egg and chips. Steak was cooked exactly to my liking. Very good food and service. Slightly on the pricier side and not a place yourld bring young children but definitely a great place to bring friends for a good meal and a few drinks

  • 5/5 Liezel d. 3 months ago on Google New
    Great experience. Super friendly staff. Very professional service

  • 4/5 David J. 2 years ago on Google
    Probably the best tomahawk steak (Ribeye) I’ve had. Really delicious with the bone marrow on the side so highly recommend that. Listen to the video. It’s appetising as heck. My partner had the prawns which were unreal as well. Service is a standout from this bunch. Really impressive. There was no smoking section and no sport on tv if that matters to you. On tap beer selection was vast from SAB. Wine and bubbles list was moderate too.

  • 4/5 B 7 months ago on Google
    Ribs were nice and tender almost falling off the bone though the meat was lacking in flavour. The chicken strips were nice and crispy and the prawns were fresh and firm. Finished off with the malva pudding which was amazing especially the home made custard. Good value for money considering the size of the portions.

  • 5/5 BABU P. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent Service and great food with big portions

  • 5/5 Alex E. 2 years ago on Google
    Great staff and awesome food. Oysters like ive never had before

  • 5/5 Sile O. 10 months ago on Google
    The food from this place was off the hook. We bought a seafood platter and didn’t want calamari so the chef made us more squid heads. Mussels were in an to die for garlic seafood sauce. Everything was so tasty. For a starter we bought wings with a feta based sauce those were the best wings I’ve ever eaten. Our waiter was super friendly also. I’ll definitely go back to this place. The menu prices are very reasonable for such tasty food.

  • 4/5 eshanda f. 2 years ago on Google
    Taste close to home! The seasoning was just right! It's probably the closest Old Bay taste I've experienced in SA! I'd recommend this place and will visit again!

  • 4/5 Faizal L. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely ambience. Food was good. Dessert was disappointing.

  • 5/5 Kirshen M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, food is amazing, friendly and helpful staff

  • 4/5 Tamie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Soooo good. The food tastes amazing. The service is wonderful, our waitress was so attentive. Only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is coz I think the prices could be a tad lower but others would definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Khesa M. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome service 👏, food is amazing.

  • 5/5 Hester Van der W. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect atmosphere, food and service! We recommend Crawdaddy's Brooklyn wholeheartedly! With every visit we are more impressed!

  • 4/5 Annlin M. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome food as always, inspite of the loadshedding. However, I did not like that they tried to seat us with all the black people on one end of the restaurant. I don't appreciate being hearded and told where to sit. If I'm choosing your restaurant trust me to know where I'll be most comfortable (whilst adhering to the Covid restrictions ofcourse). I'll choose where I'll be seated. #THANKS

  • 3/5 Naledi M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for quality, great tasting meals. They have a few new staff at different times but balanced with more senior staff that can clarify errors and concerns. They had a bit of a faux pax where they mentioned that they had lobster over the phone; got clarity in person that it's crayfish- so just a heads up on that. We'll be back for our other favourite meals King klip, juicy burgers and curries.

  • 5/5 Ryan P. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best grills in town. They always get my blue rare done perfectly. Staff and management are top class, lovely experience every time.

  • 5/5 Nompumelelo D. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was amazing. And really out of this world. The fries are mouth watering. It is totally worth all the money you pay. Our water was so friendly. Totally loved her. She even recommended a perfect bottle of wine that will forever be by my side. We thoroughly enjoyed the restaurant. The atmosphere was contagious plus there was the national rugby team playing. It was awesome. Would definitely go back.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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