kayla L.
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I celebrated my birthday with dinner at The Pot Luck Club at The Peech Hotel in Johannesburg — and it was truly unforgettable. The restaurant was buzzing and full, but the service still felt warm and personal. Our waitress welcomed us with a complimentary glass of MCC for my birthday — such a thoughtful touch.
We were a group of three and ordered from the à la carte menu, sharing about four dishes each. The food is served in rounds, from light to heavy, making the experience feel like a perfectly curated tasting menu.
We kicked things off with their specialty margarita and the passionfruit cocktail — both delicious and well-balanced. Some standout dishes included the Taco 2.0, seared tuna with the most incredible sauce, beef tartare, fish sliders, and the fried calamari with a spicy, addictive sauce (we could’ve had another round of that alone!).
Other highlights were the chickpea and parmesan fries, beef fillet with café au lait sauce (absolutely divine), and the chicken wings on smoky kale — a bit too smoky for my taste, but still enjoyable.
We ended the meal with the Peanut Butter Bomb, which blew us away. It’s hands down the best peanut butter dessert I’ve ever had — rich, and bursting with flavour.
To top it all off, when the bill came, they gave us a Polaroid photo of our table printed and tucked into a little card — such a special and memorable gesture.
Every dish was a 10/10. I can’t recommend this spot enough — whether for a special occasion or just an incredible night out, The Pot Luck Club absolutely delivers.