Societi Brasserie

Inspired by classic Brasseries this unpretentious space includes a huge bar, kitchen counter dining and al fresco dining in the walled garden. Retaining the ethos of Societi Bistro, seasonal products will be locally sourced and much emphasis is placed on small local artisanal producers.

Marion Smith
22-Feb-2012

Have been there twice, first time with a ladies group in the evening, some of whom took their own wine and paid corkage. We were even charged corkage on the non-alcoholic sparkling juice for the designated driver. Fish and Chips was awful, small and grey, the mushy peas were just squased peas with some vinegar (if you can't make it, don't put it on the menu. Walled garden is really an alleyway for deliveries.) Chicken dish was not cooked through. In all 6 meals, no-one was impressed. It's still busy with locals but that will wear off if they don't buck up.

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Gillian Key
16-Jan-2012

Great decor, food and service. What a welcome to the southern suburbs. A definite regular venue for us.

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Belinda Smith
14-Jan-2012

Maybe it was the mile-long bar. Or the lanterns on tables outside. It could have been the Zanzibar doors, the chandeliers, the high ceilings and wooden flooring. The impeccable service, the tinkle of laughter over music and clinking cutlery, candlelight on glasses of wine...



Something in the atmosphere (or my glass of Iona) has me hooked on the Brasserie.



I could speak about our lovely waiter, Rory. The kid is damn-near psychic. Before the thought had even formulated properly in my head, Rory appeared from out of thin air to top me up, remove my plate and bring me olives. Even The Boss, an ex-waitron and impossible to please, nodded in approval. Give it a month or two and people will be asking for him by name.



I could go on about the seasonal, sustainable and downright gorgeous food; chicken parfait like butter, plump mussels in apples and cider with give-me-more frites, and the aptly-named Chocolate Nemesis (it won...again).



I could gush about the fact that Societi has love for the little guys - you won't find SAB behind the bar, but do yourself a favour and order a Darling Brew Bone Crusher instead. You'll also find massive support for local, artisanal produce - a Cape Mountain carcuterie plate, or your neighbour's home-grown salad greens (oh yes, they will buy your backyard veggies from you).



I could talk about all of these things. But I'm not going to. I'm going to urge you to meander on down to the Brasserie yourself, order a locally produced beer, and snack on their citrus olives while you attempt to not order everything you see on the menu.



And when you leave sometime later, a little punch-drunk and a lot full, you'll thank me.

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Renee
14-Jan-2012

Felt very unwelcome. Terrible customer service.

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