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Springbok Bar And Grill in Van Nuys is a one star restaurant. Reviewers didn't rate this place very highly. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive.
3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've hit this spot a couple weeks in a row now, on Wed nights, after my softball game. I just wanted to relax with a brew, and maybe get a bite to eat. I did both, while watching the baseball...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service for dinner here is confusing. I walked into the bar waiting for a group of 5 friends. It was my first time and I walked around for a while before realizing that there was a dining area on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ask for a secret menu item called "Rocky's special." It's a generous-sized chicken breast smothered with a yummy creamy mushroom wine sauce. Also comes with mashed potatoes.This is an upbeat sports...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There were 21 of us that went to SpringBok for going away lunch for my coworker. I ordered their mussels with garlic sauce with roll. I guess because of all the hype I thought the food will be out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a tender Kobe burger that was just right. Great variety on menu for my other guests. Friendly neighborhood vibe including a very helpful waitress. If you happen to be in the center of the Valley...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't drink, so I can't speak for the bar.Foods great, staff is great. It's a nice chill spot with good laid back ambiance. TVs everywhere so you can watch sports, it ***IS*** a rugby bar. They show...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my spot!! It's literally where everyone in Van Nuys knows your name.......if you come here often enough. My husband and I have been coming to this place for years since I live down the street...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Springbok is a decent place to go in the valley for some food and a beer. The food is actually way better than I expected, I had a Kobe burger that was actually cooked medium rare like I asked. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The curry, lamb chops, peri-peri all AMAZING! The bar food is so good you'll never want to go anywhere else again. Casual, easy to hang out, great service, parking lot... What a GREAT suprise!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped by because the fiance was in the mood for a burger, and I for a beer.Their draught selection is good, tending toward the basically British side of things (Guinness, Harp, Boddington's,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay for drinking beer and watching a soccer match...the food is typical greasy or fatty bar food. Yes, of course onion rings taste amazing after you finished 2 pitchers of Stella! The place turns...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A buddy of mine referred me to Springbok the other day. I said "sure lets try it out". We came with some friends and hung out while watching a Lakers game. The friend that referred me was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here based on the strength of my friend Nic's camera pic of his Springbox burger on FB yesterday.I was not disappointed.The restaurant itself it pretty low key. Simple bar-style decor inside...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent draft beer selection and interesting food. My girlfriend and I had the beef samosas, Oom Sarels Chicken Sosaties, and the Jan Van Riebeeck's boerewors roll. The beef samosas were almost all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. Had passed by it a couple time, then found out they offer a KCRW discount. Woo hoo!They are a casual restaurant/bar. Seems like a nice place to hang out...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place seems like a neighborhood bar. There were quite a few people sitting around the bar area just drinking and hanging out. One of the rooms was closed out for a private lunch.They ran out of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times now, and both experiences were good.While parking is admittedly a big ol' pain in the butt (their parking lot is VERY small and neighborhood parking is restricted for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Thursday night I think, whatever the Rock Band night is. I guess it's a South African restaurant / bar, but honestly I never would have been able to tell. Not that it was dark or anything....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It seems I had a very different experience from the rest of youse guys. Of course, I went around 8 pm on a Sunday night and went with the specific purpose of having dinner. For those of you who say it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I mostly love Springbok for its huge outside patio. Despite what some other uses may say about their drink prices, I've found them to be completely average. $5.00 for a drink doesn't really faze me at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, my experience went a little something like this: Saturday night a few weeks ago I get an invite to my girl's birthday party she is having at Springbok. Never been here before. Cool! A new bar! I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about this place is the huge selection of beer on tap. There are like 10 or so beers on tap alone.....not to mention the huge selection of bottle beer. The food is alright. I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: SUNDAY FUNDAYThis is the best place to sit on the patio, on a sunny Sunday. I have nursed the worst of the worst hangovers here, which entails my friends & I being nothing short of plain...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
here once. well, although the drinks are pricey, they are strong!!!!! service seems hit or miss. i probably would go here again because south african men are sexy.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to grab a meal. Good food and very interesting and friendly atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This might be a good place to watch a rugby match on a Sunday. They have beer and chicken wings and biltong (South African beef jerky - though it's not quite as savory as the other biltong I've had),...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great spot... sort of an upscale neighborhood bar, that happens to have some pretty good food as well. The menu is South African, which if you have never experienced it, means it is very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I moved to Lake Balboa a little over a year ago and didn't stumble upon Springbok until earlier this year. But I'm glad I did. First off, the food is UNREAL. Amazing steaks, Ahi Tuna Steak that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
South African food, rugby fans, live music, and international beers on tap: Springbok is dude heaven! We went to see a friend's band play a few weekends ago. The place was hopping, but not packed....
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last night with a friend for drinks. It was good on the drinks but the crowd, well at least the 2 guys hounding us all night were lame. My friend and I went out to talk and grab a drink...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the whole scheme of things, this place is probably only a three star bar. But all things considered, if you live in this area, you know that Van Nuys is generally void of any great bars or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven;t been here in ages - but it was the CJ crew hangout. You'll find a lot of service industry people chillin' here after work. Bartenders are awesome and the crowd was usually a bunch of party...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What I like most about Springbok is the ample seating outside.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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The Springbok Bar & Grill was founded by Trevor Nettmann, Graham Taylor, Robin McLean and Peter Walker. We are all South Africans hailing from Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. Having lived in America for...
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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I've been going to the Springbok since it before it was the Springbok. The difference the way it was before and the way it has become after the Springbok was born is the difference between night and day. It is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Springbok is an Antelope, and is the mascot and name of the South African Rugby team. I live nearby and naively thought for a very long time that it was a Korean BBQ place (the name, the foreign...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, this is a South African bar, not a British one.As a tea totaler, I cannot vouch for the alcohol, but the food is amazing. Specifically, the hot wings (hot, crispy, liberally doused in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Springbok is a great place to go have drinks and bar food. They have a decent selection of bottled domestic / import, on tap, and a full bar. Now, as far as dinner fare its a hit or miss. I attended a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Went there last night on a friend's recommendation. It's not in the best neighborhood and has only about 15 parking spaces. You don't want to park on the side streets, unless you don't want to keep your radio....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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You wouldn't think food at a sports type bar or pub would be this good. The filet is awesome. I have never gotten anything to eat here that wasn't tasty. They have a nice layout and attractive, friendly staff....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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I have been going to this place since they opened over four years ago and it just keeps on getting better and better. The food is fantastic and I have never had a single bad experience after many many meals,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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I've eaten twice here and have gotten sick both times. There needs to some health inspection at this place. Do not go there unless you want to spend the night with your toilet.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks! All you can eat wings, one free beer and live blues for only 9.99 on Monday nights! and on Wednesday nights they have all you can eat queen prawns for $19.99. I went last night...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place. Cool owners. Cool Staff. Mean drinks. Heavy pours. Lots of south African beer. they even had the legendary tusker from Africa. I don't recall which country. Kenya I think. these...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Weird vibe, overpriced beer. Soufflee was fake and not what I expected.Dunno, I'd go here for a Shirley Temple.
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A South African bar & grill that happens to be around the corner from my house. Very laid back, great smoking patio up front, good draft selection and surprisingly really good food at reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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I went on a random Wednesday night and had a wonderful meal and even some good conversation with a couple "regulars". The bartender was I assume the girl mentioned below "blond, Shannon" and I had no problem...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Cool Hangout! Bar is open late and the party usually goes on all night at Steve or George's boat. Robin is the best-est bar owner in Long Beach and Los Angeles. Thanks for all the comp drinks. See you in Costa...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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If you are an ex South African you will love this place. Great food and thats all. The service is the same as in South Africa. Poor. Order 2 drinks when you can get a waitress to pay attention to you. You may...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very interesting little sports bar. Since it's a South African pub it's a slightly different take and feel than an American bar or British pub. The space is very relaxed and cool; I love the pictures...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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The first review on this site (by "blurg") is the most accurate review I've read on Springbok. It's really a cool local place - focused on rugby and South African food/sports - but Shannon, one of the blonde...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Look for coupons in "the Smart Shopper". The staff construes these in the light most favorable to the customer. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is relaxed. A variety of live entertainment...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to eat, feels like the neighborhood bar you have always been looking for. Forget Hooters, this houses the best wings and their filet mignon sandwich is a tasty new discovery. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After shooting some balls at the nearby Van Nuys Golf Course, I was in need of a beer to remedy my throbbing back. Apparently my posture while golfing is still very much subpar. With the Springbok...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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OK, So I have been going to Springbok for 3 years now, I love this place, the people are wonderful, the vibe is great, and the food is to DIE for. But there is this one blond bartender who will ignore you for...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very likeable ambience for a bar/restaurant, but it doesn't strike me as particularly special there. Where Springbok shines is a colorful menu of South African foods, with a lot of familiar Indian...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
FIrst of all. I challenge anyone to provide Better chicken wings! I am looking....I have gone around place to place but keep coming back to SpringBok. The burgers are good but everything else is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are two of them. One in Van Nuys and the other in Long Beach. I'll write about the one in Van Nuys, because it's right down the street from me - and I used to go there before I got permanently...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Found myself in Springbok for the first time last night and wasn't quite blown away but didn't feel the need to walk out after one drink either. The bar reminded me more of a lodge that belongs...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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A great place to have some "chicken peri-peri and a Heineken" Everytime I stop by I always leave with a smile on my face. I have not figured out if it is the south african food, the drinks or the smiles on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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I've never been to this place and it's terrible. Don't go there. You might find yourself outside digging through trash.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had the chicken peri peri...not spicy. Maybe for some, but I didn't find it spicy at all. That doesn't mean it didn't taste good. It wasn't bad. The salad accompanying the meal was good. It had this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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I'll agree the unique food is tasty, but everything we ordered took forever to be served -- even one dinner roll took about 15 minutes to get to the table! The entire inside is barrrom noisy; the best place to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Springbok is your local pub to go to for dinner and drinks, to play pool or darts, or even to watch soccer or rugby events. I love this place because the food is great (try the calamari) and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to try the bold flavors of South African food come to the Springbok. Don't let the "pub" look fool you it's cuisine is a yummy blend of native african, portuguese, dutch, malay, indian and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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This place was a great place to try some South African food, have a few beers and listen to a really good cover band on a Friday night. We'll definitely be going back.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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A friend told me about this restaurant/sports bar. It is AWESOME. Has two parts to it - a restaurant and bar. Food is fantastic. Mostly standard menu items with a handful of unique South African dishes -...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2005
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I was driving though Van Nuys once and stopped in the fun bar- i had never been to a south africa bar before but i found this one lots of fun. they have a good selction of foreign/obscure beers and REALLY good...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2004
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southern african dishes...
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