Hazelwood has become one of Pretoria’s most dependable dining neighbourhoods, and Fireroom fits naturally into that energy. At Village Walk on Oaktree Avenue in Pretoria East, Fireroom Hazelwood has opened its doors as the Fireroom group's newest location, and it is asking a serious question of every grill restaurant in the region: what does it actually mean to cook with fire?
Why Fireroom Hazelwood Deserves Your Attention
There is something almost primal about cooking over live fire. The smell of wood smoke, the hiss of fat hitting hot coals, the way a good piece of meat transforms under proper, patient heat. Fireroom Hazelwood understands this, and it has brought that conviction to Village Walk in Pretoria East, where it has quietly established itself as one of the more compelling new grill destinations in Gauteng.
This is the Fireroom group's newest location, and it carries the brand's reputation for high-quality cooking with an ambition that feels suited to the Hazelwood crowd. The restaurant sits inside a polished retail precinct, but the cooking has nothing polished or safe about it. Flame-grilled steak, sushi, and fusion dishes cooked with real intention make up a menu that rewards curiosity.
Hazelwood itself sits in Pretoria East, a suburb that has steadily grown into one of the capital's most active dining and retail zones. It now gives Pretoria diners access to coffee shops, bakeries, casual restaurants, cocktail bars, and occasion-worthy dining within a relatively compact area. Village Walk extends that experience through a pedestrian route linking The Village and The Club. Courtyards, seating areas, public art, and restaurants help it feel less like a conventional shopping centre and more like a continuation of the wider neighbourhood.
What to Order: The Menu at Fireroom Hazelwood
The Fireroom Hazelwood menu is built around three pillars: flame-grilled meats, sushi, and fusion dishes that draw on a range of influences without losing their sense of place. The grill section is where the kitchen shows its hand most clearly. A properly rested steak, charred at the edges and yielding in the centre, is the kind of thing that reminds you why this style of cooking endures. Fat renders, crust forms, and the smoke becomes part of the flavour rather than a distraction from it.
The sushi offering is equally considered. Fireroom has always taken its sushi seriously, and Hazelwood is no exception. Rolls are assembled with care, the rice properly seasoned, the fish fresh enough to speak for itself. For a kitchen that also runs a live-fire grill, managing the precision required for good sushi alongside the controlled chaos of open flame is no small thing. That Fireroom Hazelwood does both, and does them well, is the clearest sign that this is a kitchen with genuine range.
The fusion dishes sit between these two poles, borrowing techniques and flavours from different traditions and combining them in ways that feel considered rather than arbitrary. Prices sit in the mid-range bracket for the Fireroom brand, which positions the restaurant as premium without being inaccessible. It is not a cheap night out, but it is not trying to be. The kitchen is asking you to pay for real cooking, and the cooking earns it.
The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:30 in the morning until 10 at night, and on Fridays and Saturdays until later in the evening, making it a workable option for both leisurely Sunday lunches and weeknight dinners. If you are planning a visit, a booking is advisable, particularly on weekends when the Hazelwood dining crowd fills the better spots quickly.
Fireroom’s Place in the Hazelwood Dining Scene
Hazelwood no longer needs to be introduced to Pretoria diners. The neighbourhood has established itself as a culinary destination through restaurants such as Culture Club, Raya, SMOKE, Alfie’s, The Rock, Pachas, and Capito, alongside its growing collection of bakeries and coffee shops.
Fireroom adds a distinct proposition to that mix. Where some Hazelwood restaurants emphasise understated neighbourhood dining, Fireroom leans towards theatre, variety, and occasion. It is the place to consider when a table wants sushi and steak, or when a birthday dinner needs more energy than a conventional grill can provide.
The restaurant also benefits from Village Walk’s position within the Old East Precinct. Visitors can move between The Village, Village Walk, and The Club without treating each development as a completely separate destination.
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Book a table at Fireroom Hazelwood, and find out for yourself what happens when a kitchen commits fully to cooking with flame.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fireroom Hazelwood?
Fireroom Hazelwood is located at Shop 31, Village Walk, 18 Oaktree Avenue, Hazelwood, Pretoria. Village Walk forms part of the broader Old East Precinct and connects The Village with The Club.
What is on the Fireroom Hazelwood menu?
The menu includes steaks, flame-finished meat, sushi, sashimi, seafood, poultry, curries, burgers, poké bowls, starters, salads, and desserts. Fireroom is particularly known for its Sushi on Fire range and selected dishes flambéed at the table.
How much does it cost to eat at Fireroom Hazelwood?
Fireroom Hazelwood sits in the mid-range price bracket for a premium Pretoria East restaurant, reflecting the quality of its ingredients and cooking style. It is not a budget option, but it is not positioned as ultra-upscale either. For the most current Fireroom Hazelwood prices, checking their UberEats listing or contacting the restaurant directly will give you the most accurate picture.
Is Fireroom Hazelwood a steakhouse?
Fireroom can be described as a steakhouse and grill, but the menu is considerably broader than that label suggests. Sushi, seafood, Asian-influenced dishes, poultry, and sharing plates form a substantial part of the offering.
How do I make a booking at Fireroom Hazelwood?
Bookings can be made online through Dineplan or by contacting the restaurant on 010 142 0195. Reservations are recommended for weekends, special occasions, and larger groups.