Embarc Restaurant - Johannesburg

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What 38 people say about Embarc Restaurant

9.3 Based on 38 reviews. 100% of the guests recommend this restaurant.

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10.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

Everything was excellent. I like that they remembered that I was celebrating my birthday.

Thandi Nkabinde at 15 April 2021

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9.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 10

The food was absolutely amazing and such a great bargain for what we got, Each course was beautifully presented and tasty
,this was probably the best deal during restaurant week. A little disappointed with our waiter, not very friendly at all, he didn't even greet properly when we arrived.

Londiwe Makhanya at 15 April 2021

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10.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

Excellent food, very many different flavours and textures. Simply delicious.

Elena Ros (1 review) at 14 April 2021

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"One of My Favourite Meals Ever!"

10.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

I could write an essay about our experience at Embarc but let me summarise by saying the decor is beautiful, the service was excellent and the food was out of this world. I love that the chefs came to have a chat and like I said to them, I cannot wait to go back to Embarc over and over again!

Sriya Naidu at 12 April 2021

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10.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

Phenomenal food and excellent waitstaff who know what they're talking about. The co-owners and their team make you feel welcome and at home. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience.

Max Schwarz at 09 April 2021

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Corner 13th Street and 4th Avenue, Parkhurst 2193 Johannesburg

About Embarc Restaurant

Cuisine: Vegetarian, Contemporary

Parkhurst's 4th Avenue gets an elegant fine dining restaurant. This little corner restaurant on Parkhurst's renowned 4th Avenue is where chefs Darren O'Donovan and Lisa de Beer bring their elegant and modern take on fine dining to life.

Their combined resumes would make any foodie blush: Cube Tasting Kitchen, LBV, Aurum and Est Est Alea to name a few. The cherry on top was bringing on Mitchel Du Plessis, their chef de cuisine, who’d been part of their team at Est Est Alea – this trio of culinary stars means the menu is not only dynamite but also consistent, so no matter the day, you’re guaranteed to have the best of the best in the kitchen!

The menu is an ode to their culinary journeys, a highlight reel combining the best of their experiences with newfound inspiration. Each dish is perfectly balanced and exquisitely plated, with a little something for every palate. In Lisa’s words: “It’s contemporary dining – high-end but unpretentious.” The menu is broken into snacks, starters, mains and desserts, but you can have every main as a starter portion (at half the price) meaning you can create your own five- or seven-course tasting menu and it won’t break the bank.

But the pièce de résistance – the dish that all you passionate foodies are going be banging down the door for – is the onion caramel tart with blue cheese ice cream, candied pecan and gingerbread. It’s a crazy, savoury-sweet sensation that will blow your mind.

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Frequently asked questions

1. Do I need to pay upfront?

At most restaurants, you can make reservations for free and cancel them without any charge. You'll settle the bill when you dine at the restaurant. However, some restaurants may request a small deposit, and they will send a prepayment request via Dineplan to confirm your reservation.

2. How do I know if my reservation is confirmed?

You will receive a confirmation for every reservation within a few minutes at the email address you provided. Haven't received anything? Please check your spam folder.

3. I follow a special diet. Can the restaurant accommodate that?

Yes, restaurants always take dietary preferences into consideration.

You can specify your dietary requirements in the comments section of the reservation form.

4. Are drinks included in the menu price?

In most deals, drinks are not included.

However, some restaurants may offer a welcome drink or provide a wine-pairing option, and this will be clearly indicated in the restaurant's menu.

5. How can I change my reservation?

No problem.

If you've created an account with us, you can log in to your account and easily change your reservation.

Don't have an account? Click on the link in the confirmation email of your reservation.

6. How can I cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation from the confirmation email: Click on 'Manage Reservation' in the email and then click on the 'Cancel Reservation' button. If you have created an account, you can also do this easily by going to 'My Reservations.' You can also contact us via email at info@restaurantweek.co.za.

7. Is cancellation free?

Yes, you can always cancel for free.

If you have made a prepayment via Dineplan, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your reservation. The amount you paid in advance will be automatically refunded to your account. Refunds through Dineplan should be resolved in communication with the restaurant, and we are not directly involved in this process.

8. Until when can I cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation online up to 8 hours in advance, or by phone up to 1 hour before your reservation time. However, we kindly request that you cancel as soon as you know you won't be able to make your reservation.

9. What is Restaurant Week South Africa?

During Restaurant Week South Africa, you can indulge in a fabulous 3-course dinner at over 140 of the finest restaurants in South Africa, starting at ZAR 295.00 per person. Restaurant Week South Africa is held twice a year, in Autumn and Spring.