{"id":24412,"date":"2026-03-23T10:32:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T08:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/?p=24412"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:59:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T08:59:52","slug":"bedfordviews-new-grill-house-char-is-all-about-fire-and-flavour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/blog\/2026\/03\/23\/bedfordviews-new-grill-house-char-is-all-about-fire-and-flavour\/","title":{"rendered":"Bedfordview\u2019s new grill house, CHAR, is all about fire and flavour"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>A modern grill house is making its mark in Bedfordview<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>In a food scene where many restaurants try to impress with big ideas and flashy dishes, CHAR Grill House takes a quieter approach. Here, the focus is simple: cooking with fire, done carefully and done well.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24414\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24414\" style=\"width: 1357px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24414\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/DSC1088.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1357\" height=\"2036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/DSC1088.jpg 1357w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/DSC1088-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/DSC1088-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/DSC1088-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/DSC1088-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/DSC1088-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/DSC1088-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/DSC1088-1068x1602.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1357px) 100vw, 1357px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Where fire meets fine dining. Photo: Victoria Paige Pinard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The restaurant opened in October 2025 and has quickly built a reputation in Bedfordview for its calm confidence. CHAR Grill House is not a typical steakhouse, and it is not a casual braai spot either. Instead, it sits somewhere in between, a modern grill house where every detail matters.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cooking with purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At the centre of the kitchen is an open flame grill. The chefs cook using dense Namibian hardwood, which burns hotter and longer than many other woods.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24431\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24431\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24431\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-746x420.jpg 746w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-1068x601.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fire that brings out the best. Photo: Victoria Paige Pinard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This allows the team to control the heat carefully while adding a gentle smokiness to the food. The result is a flavour that feels balanced.<\/p>\n<p>The smoke does not overpower the dish. Instead, it supports the natural taste of the meat and ingredients. Guests can watch the process in the exposed kitchen. It does not feel like a show for the crowd. Instead, the atmosphere is calm and purposeful, giving the dining room a steady rhythm.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Service that reads the room<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The service at CHAR follows the same philosophy as the food: thoughtful and measured. Staff adjust their style depending on the table.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24430\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24430\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24430\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-35.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-35.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-35-283x400.jpg 283w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-35-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-35-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-35-297x420.jpg 297w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-35-696x984.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The perfect pace for every table. Photo: Victoria Paige Pinard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If guests are in a hurry, service is efficient. If diners want to relax and enjoy a long meal, the pace slows down. First-time visitors are guided through the menu, while regulars are welcomed like familiar friends. Nothing feels rushed, but nothing feels slow either.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The menu<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The menu is built around signature cuts of meat and flame-grilled dishes. These are the stars of the experience. Simple plating lets the cooking technique stand out.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24426\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24426\" style=\"width: 968px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24426\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-54.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"968\" height=\"1177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-54.jpg 968w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-54-329x400.jpg 329w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-54-842x1024.jpg 842w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-54-768x934.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-54-345x420.jpg 345w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-54-696x846.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A menu designed to impress quietly. Photo: Victoria Paige Pinard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are also small moments of tableside service that add a touch of theatre without becoming distracting. It\u2019s just enough to remind diners that the experience has been carefully designed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24420\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24420\" style=\"width: 834px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24420\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Char_Nov-2025-104.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"834\" height=\"1250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Char_Nov-2025-104.jpg 834w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Char_Nov-2025-104-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Char_Nov-2025-104-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Char_Nov-2025-104-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Char_Nov-2025-104-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Char_Nov-2025-104-696x1043.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Signature cuts, elevated. Photo: Victoria Paige Pinard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The menu at CHAR Grill House also goes beyond steaks, offering a range of dishes that highlight bold flavours while keeping the cooking simple and balanced.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24423\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24423\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24423\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-30.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-30.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-30-283x400.jpg 283w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-30-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-30-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-30-297x420.jpg 297w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-30-696x984.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Where simple meets bold flavour. Photo: Victoria Paige Pinard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Cape Malay seafood potjie is warm and comforting. For something lighter, the Thai beef salad offers a fresh contrast. To finish, the restaurant\u2019s signature S\u2019mores dessert brings a playful ending to the meal.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A quiet standout<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In a busy city like Johannesburg, restaurants often compete loudly for attention. CHAR Grill House does the opposite. It focuses on balance, confidence without showing off, refinement without feeling formal.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24428\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24428\" style=\"width: 1404px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24428\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-g-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1404\" height=\"936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-g-1.jpg 1404w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-g-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-g-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-g-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-g-1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-g-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/char-g-1-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1404px) 100vw, 1404px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sweet ending to remember. Photo: Victoria Paige Pinard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This makes it a popular choice for business lunches, small celebrations and relaxed dinners where good food and conversation matter most. At CHAR, the flames are not there for spectacle. They are there to do what fire has always done best: cook great food.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A modern grill house is making its mark in Bedfordview In a food scene where many restaurants try to impress with big ideas and flashy dishes, CHAR Grill House takes a quieter approach. 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