It’s been a long time coming for Eye of Africa Golf and Residential Estate, a master-planned signature residential community development based in the south of Johannesburg.

What was once a big dream and a large vacant piece of untouched land is now a bustling village-like estate featuring several new villages with magnificent views and fairway frontage as well as completed homes for purchase, coupled with prime lifestyle amenities.

So the Everyday Golfer had a chance to play the Eye of Africa course. Having heard a lot about the course I was really looking forward to getting to grips with this fairly new course designed by the legendary Great White Shark Greg Norman. In fact it is his first design in Africa. Having never played a Greg Norman course before I was interested to see how he approaches his course layout.

My first impressions were very promising. The Clubhouse/restaurant is brand new and a fantastic facility with everything one might need. The cloakrooms are a little small but otherwise fit the bill perfectly. There are also fantastic practice facilities around the clubhouse, with a driving range, large putting green and coaching bays.

The course itself is an interesting design. Many bunkers to keep you honest, but the critical thing at Eye of Africa for a good round is to keep your tee shots on the short stuff. The fairways are generous but the rough is waist high and finding your ball in there is a lottery.

I was happy to find that I could order Windhoek Draught on tap and on a nice warm day, that went down just right. I opted for chicken livers starter, which the waiter said was not too hectically hot, and Tall Dark & Handsome decided on the calamari.

My livers did end up being a little more on the hot side than I could comfortably handle but I was mightily appeased by the delicious, fresh buttered and toasted slices of bread it came with, and I mopped up all of the sauce. I *especially* loved the onion element of the dish, which was just a little crunchy still and yet wonderfully sweet.

Tall, Dark & Handsome was very happy with his calamari starter, which had a lovely hint of grilled colour to it and proved impressively flavourful.

The Greens Grillhouse can be found on the grounds of Eye of Africa – an absolutely stunning golf and residential estate, located in Joburg’s southern suburbs. The estate itself is going through a huge infrastructure investment plan and has added this little gem to enhance offerings for both residents and visitors alike!

My fiancé, Brenden, and I popped in there for lunch the other day … and I’m thrilled to say that the food was so good! The Greens Grillhouse has a number of different options, depending on what you’re looking for – there are breakfast and snack options, and they even have a menu with everything from starters and salads to burgers and pizza … needless to say they’ve got something for everyone!

Determined to try as much as we could (everything looked amazing!), Brenden and I decided to order starters, a main meal and dessert (after all, we don’t pig out often … honestly!). To start, Brenden ordered the salt and chilli calamari (R48) while I went with the salmon rose bruschetta (R51). The calamari was spicy and appetising (yes, I poached one or two pieces from him), and the salmon bruschetta was amazing and incredibly filling (I genuinely didn’t know if I would have space for more food!).

Well-known South African folk-rock singer, Gavin Hooker, will perform at The Greens Grill House at Eye of Africa ‒ one of the hottest destinations to see and be seen in Johannesburg’s southern suburbs.

Taking centre stage on Sunday 29 November and 6 December from 1-5pm, Gavin Hooker is sure to get the crowd going with over 35 years of musical experience in all genres of music while enjoying the sumptuous new menu at The Green’s Grill House.

Come join us for a day of what promises to be the best fun you will have this side of the woods!

To make a restaurant booking, contact: 071 106 1440 or email greensgrillhouse@gmail.com

The residential and golf estate located in southern suburbs of Johannesburg, Eye of Africa, has opened doors for The Greens Grill House restaurant. The restaurant is open daily from 7am until late, with the exception of Mondays. Golfers and residents looking for something tasty will be able to choose from a range of snack platters or, if they’re in the mood for something more substantial, burgers and chips.

The lunchtime menu will also feature classics like Falkland’s calamari, and fusion flavour sensations like parmesan and salsa bruschetta or fillet steak stacks. Afternoon delights at the newly opened restaurant include a range of espresso-based coffees, prepared by formally trained baristas using imported beans. Those with a sweet tooth can also indulge in evergreen favourites like chocolate and caramel mousse or malva pudding.

EIKENHOF – Heading the restaurant is Peter Karam, the name behind many of Johannesburg’s longest-running and best loved establishments, including the Thunder Gun in Northcliff, Kyalami’s Blueberry Grill, and Chef and the Fat Man in Fourways.

As we drew up to the restaurant, lightning and thunder with heavy rain and wind descended on us but it certainly didn’t dampen our enthusiasm and the reception we received as we entered the restaurant.

The service is exceptional, not to mention the amazing food. For starters I couldn’t decide between Salt and Chilli Calamari or Feta and Olive Crumbs, so had a little of both. My husband chose Halloumi Cheese. Absolutely delicious!

For our main meal I selected a prime Fillet Steak, which was cooked to absolute perfection, my knife cut through it like butter, served with Dijon Mustard Sauce, crispy golden potato wedges, creamed spinach and butternut. Colin enjoyed Grilled Falkland Calamari with lemon wedges, crispy chips and vegetables and he said the chips were the best he’s ever tasted.