The Blockman, a renowned South African restaurant, blends modernity with tradition to create a distinctive steak experience. With a laser-focused service approach, it aims to provide meat enthusiasts with a memorable dining experience. Whether embracing the essence of the past or looking towards the future, The Blockman ensures guests feel welcomed and warmed throughout their visit.
| Restaurant Name | The Blockman |
| Cuisine Type | African food |
| Opening Hours | 11 am – 11 pm |
| Reviews | See Reviews |
The Blockman Menu
At The Blockman, top-grade cattle and fresh produce are meticulously selected for a superior dining experience. Owned by Vassilios Holiasmenos, it offers personalized service and serves as a venue for celebrations and gatherings.
The Blockman Starters
| Starter | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Giant Saldanha Bay Oysters | Plain or dressed | SQ |
| Caesar Salad | Romaine lettuce, pancetta, Dijon mustard, egg, anchovy, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, parmesan, and croutons | R90 |
| Beef Carpaccio | Done the chef’s way | R120 |
| Charcoal Grilled Lamb Tails | Done the chef’s way | R125 |
| Beef Tongue | Mustard and honey dressing, pickled onion, turmeric aioli, Brussels sprouts, pickled mustard seeds, and turmeric sauce | R115 |
| Burrata | Burrata, cherry tomatoes, croutons, saffron oil, black olives, smoked tomato gazpacho. | R150 |
| Avocado Ritz | Grilled prawn, avocado, baby cos lettuce, mary rose sauce, and chives | R135 |
| Beef Tartare | Cognac, egg, anchovy, chives, red onion, capers, and grilled ciabatta | R130 |
| Mussels | Grilled leeks, garlic, white wine butter emulsion, and ciabatta | R95 |
| Chicken Livers | Peri-peri chicken livers, onion, garlic, white wine, house peri-peri, roasted onion, and ciabatta | R90 |
| Duck Liver Parfait | Duck liver, orange, roasted beets, raspberry gel, beet powder, and ciabatta | R125 |
| Snails | Garlic, Roquefort cream, caramelized onion, and ciabatta | R95 |
| Deep Fried Calamari | Romanesco sauce, lemon preserve, caper, and black olive salsa | R95 |
| Blockman Bone Marrow | Parmesan, herb salsa, and toasted ciabatta | R105 |
The Blockman Mains
| Mains | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Blockman bangers and mash | House-made pork sausage, parmesan mash, roasted onion, and red wine jus | R185 |
| Beef livers | Red wine jus, roasted onion purée, pickled red onion, lamb kidneys, and parmesan mash | R210 |
| Deboned spatchcock chicken | Peri peri or lemon and herb, house salad, and truffle chips | R210 |
| Lamb rump | Rosemary, garlic olive oil, oregano, pea purée, peas, lamb jus, and deep-fried potato fondant | R340 |
| Slow-cooked lamb shoulder | Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, lamb jus, mashed potato, roasted onion, grilled butternut, carrot purée, and king crumble. | R340 |
| Miso and honey glazed pork belly | Roasted pork belly, aubergine salsa, black olives, capers, onion, grilled aubergine, tahini and miso paste puree, pak choi and sesame seeds | R240 |
| Risotto | Done the chef’s way | SQ |
| Braised beef shin 400g | Beef shin slow-cooked in red wine, beef jus, saffron risotto, and seasonal vegetables. | R310 |
The Blockman Seafood
| Seafood | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Whole line fish | Served with chips and salad | SQ |
| Signature fish of the day | Done the chef’s way | SQ |
| Grilled prawns | Lemon butter, house salad, lemon aioli, and truffle chips | SQ |
| Whole crayfish | Lemon butter, house salad, lemon aioli, and truffle chips | SQ |
The Blockman Burgers
| Burgers | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Bacon and Blue Cheese | SQ |
| Cranberry and Deep Fried Camembert | SQ |
| Bacon, Avocado, Egg, and Cheddar | SQ |
| Burger and Lobster | R185 |
The Blockman Signature Cuts
| Signature Cuts | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Ribeye, 300g | Mushroom cream, wild mushrooms, bone marrow, and potato dauphinoise | R310 |
| Rump, 300g | Madagascan pepper sauce, parmesan mash, orange zest, slow roasted onion, black garlic, and spring onions | R310 |
| Fillet, 300g | Bordelaise sauce, carrot purée, grilled onion, bone marrow, deep-fried potato dauphinoise, and biltong crumble. | R315 |
Blockman Cuts
| Blockman Cuts | Weight | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Rump no fat | 300g | R215 |
| Rump | 300g | R215 |
| Picanha | 750g-800g | R360 |
| Sirloin | 200g/300g | R185/215 |
| Fillet | 300g | R295 |
| Ribeye | 300g | R295 |
| Lamb chops | 360g | R315 |
Blockman Cuts on the Bone
| Blockman Cuts on the Bone | Weight | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| T-Bone | 500g/700g | R295/395 |
| Côte de Boeuf | 650g | R520 |
| Prime Rib | 650g | R350 |
The Blockman Ribs
| Ribs | Weight | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Pork Ribs | 650g/1Kg | R260/380 |
| Lamb Ribs | 650g | R380 |
| Beef Ribs | 500g/800g | R250/345 |
The Blockman Premium Cuts
| Premium Cuts | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Guldenvrug, Black Angus | T-Bone 550g | SQ |
| Guldenvrug, Black Angus | Fillet on the bone 400g | SQ |
| Guldenvrug, Black Angus | Prime Rib 650g | SQ |
| Guldenvrug, Black Angus | Ribeye on the bone 650g | SQ |
| Silent Valley Wagyu | Sirloin 300g | SQ |
| Silent Valley Wagyu | T-Bone 500g | SQ |
| Silent Valley Wagyu | Sirloin on the bone 500g | SQ |
| Migo’s Jersey | Prime Rib 300g | SQ |
The Blockman Salads
| Salads | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar salad | Romaine lettuce, pancetta, Dijon mustard, egg, anchovy, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, parmesan and croutons | R115 |
| Roasted butternut salad | Roasted butternut, feta, carrot jam, baby spinach, avocado, wild rocket, pumpkin seeds, chili, and honey mustard dressing | R125 |
| Blue cheese and biltong salad | Blue cheese, biltong, baby lettuce, avocado, sundried tomatoes, red pepper, cherry tomatoes, croutons, red onion, chives, and blue cheese dressing | R145 |
| Greek salad | Baby cos lettuce, red onion, black olives, peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, oregano, feta cheese and olive oil | R115 |
The Blockman Sides, Sauces & Butters
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Sides | |
| Blockman chips | R40 |
| Blockman truffle chips | R98 |
| Blockman side salad | R65 |
| Exotic mushroom | R45 |
| Madagascan popper | R55 |
| Béarnaise | R40 |
| God’s gift butter | R55 |
| Braai broodtjie | R50 |
| Parmesan mash | R50 |
| Honey and miso glazed veg | R55 |
| Blockman onion rings | R40 |
| Creamed spinach | R55 |
| Sauces | |
| Bordelaise | R55 |
| Vodka and blue cheese | R40 |
| Butters | |
| Truffle butter | R45 |
| Blockman butter | R55 |
The Blockman Desserts
| Dessert | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Coffee crème brulee | R95 |
| Malva pudding | R85 |
| Sticky toffee pudding | R80 |
| Raspberry Cheesecake | R85 |
| Blockman cheeseboard | SQ |
| Cake of the day | R85 |
The Blockman Ice Cream
| Ice Cream Flavor | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Chocolate | R35 |
| Vanilla | R35 |
| Strawberry | R35 |
| Salted Caramel | R38 |
The Blockman Coffees & Teas
| Beverage | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Single Espresso | R23 |
| Double Espresso | R27 |
| Macchiato | R28 |
| Americano | R28 |
| Cappuccino | R35 |
| Latte | R35 |
| Mochaccino | R45 |
| Hot Chocolate | R35 |
| Red Cappuccino | R35 |
| Chai Latte | R45 |
| Chamomile | R25 |
| Earl Grey | R25 |
| Five Roses | R25 |
| Green Tea | R25 |
| Lemon Tea | R25 |
| Peppermint | R25 |
| Rooibos | R25 |
The Blockman Set Menu 1 – R550 P/P
| Category | Menu Item |
|---|---|
| Starters | Beef Carpaccio |
| Starters | Burrata |
| Starters | Beef Tartare |
| Starters | Chicken Livers |
| Mains | Sirloin 400g |
| Mains | Rump 300g |
| Mains | T-Bone 500g |
| Mains | Fish of the Day |
| Desserts | Coffee & Bone Marrow Crème Brulee |
| Desserts | Coffee and Bone Marrow Crème Brulee with Chocolate Ganache |
| Desserts | Malva Pudding |
The Blockman Set Menu 2 (Sharing Menu) – R850 P/P
| Category | Menu Item |
|---|---|
| Starters | Beef Carpaccio: done the chef’s way |
| Starters | Burrata grilled stone fruit, mint, passion fruit dressing, lemon verbena and basil oil. |
| Starters | Beef Tartare cognac, egg, anchovy, chives, red onion, roasted onion mousse, veg crisps and pesto aioli |
| Starters | Chicken Livers: chicken hearts, fried potato dauphinoise, port and chicken jus |
| Starters | Avo Ritz grilled prawns, avocado, chives, baby lettuce, and Maryrose sauce. |
| Mains | Sirloin béarnaise sauce, fried lemon verbena and pink peppercorns |
| Mains | T-Bone 750g wild mushroom, mushroom cream, and potato dauphinoise |
| Mains | Pork Ribs 1.2kg served with chips and salad |
| Mains | Rump onion roasted mash, grilled leeks, grilled onion and peppercorn sauce |
| Mains | Prime Rib served with chips and salads |
| Desserts | Coffee & Bone Marrow Crème Brulee |
| Desserts | Coffee and Bone Marrow Crème Brulee with Chocolate Ganache |
| Desserts | Malva Pudding |
| Desserts | Passion Fruit Custard, Banana, Passion Fruit Salsa and Vanilla Ice |
| Desserts | Millionaire Shortbread Caramel Ganache and Honeycomb |
The Blockman Set Menu 3 – R1250 P/P
| Category | Menu Item |
|---|---|
| Starters | Oysters freshly shucked on arrival |
| Starters | Beef Carpaccio done the chef’s way |
| Starters | Burrata grilled stone fruit, mint, passion fruit dressing, lemon verbena, and basil oil. |
| Starters | Beef Tartare cognac, egg, anchovy, chives, red onion, roasted onion mousse, veg crisps and pesto aioli |
| Starters | Mussels, cream leeks, white wine, spring onions, and ciabatta |
| Mains | Black Angus Ribeye on the Bone 650g potato dauphinoise, wild mushroom, mushroom cream, and truffle zest |
| Mains | Wagyu Sirloin 300g grilled baby because lettuce, coffee chocolate jus, and grilled spring onion |
| Mains | Prime Rib 650g mushroom cream, wild mushrooms, bone marrow, and potato dauphinoise |
| Mains | T-Bone 750g Madagascan pepper sauce, roast onion mash, orange zest, slow roast onion, black garlic, and spring onion |
| Mains | Beef Carpaccio done the chef’s way |
| Desserts | Coffee & Bone Marrow Crème Brulee |
| Desserts | Coffee and Bone Marrow Crème Brulee with Chocolate Ganache |
| Desserts | Malva Pudding: Passion fruit custard, banana, passion fruit salsa, and vanilla ice |
| Desserts | Millionaire Shortbread: Caramel ganache and honeycomb |
The Blockman Bar Signatures
| Cocktail Name | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Your Morning Coffee | R90 |
| Flowers and Tonic | R140 |
| Smoke and a Bone | R125 |
| Summer In a Glass | R95 |
| The Butchers Tea | R140 |
| Just Like Grandma Used to Make | R115 |
The Blockman Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
| Cocktail Name | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Seedlip Spiced Clover Club | R90 |
| Elderflower Spritzer | R90 |
| Seedlip Flowers and Tonic | R95 |
| Just Short Paloma | R90 |
