Highlighting the best restaurant specials in Johannesburg in 2025.
Johannesburg, the vibrant heart of South Africa, is known for its diverse culinary scene. As we step into 2025, food enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, our guide to the best restaurant specials in Johannesburg will help you savor the city’s finest flavors without breaking the bank.
From your favourite sushi to burgers and pizza specials – they are all here. In addition, we’ve also got great date night ideas in Johannesburg and Pretoria as well as a few happy hour promotions so that you can enjoy a relaxing drink after work.
If you own a restaurant and would like your restaurant specials to be featured on here as well, please contact us (marvin(at)food-blog.co.za) so that we can highlight your venue too.
Restaurant Week is back! It’s the time of the year, where upmarket restaurants across the country will offer their menu at reduced prices either for lunch or dinner. Seats have to be pre-booked in advance through the Restaurant Week online portal. Kol Izakhaya The Japanese interpretation of the kanji symbol for ‘coal’ A coalescence of words, an amalgam of […] More
Restaurant Week is back! It’s the time of the year, where upmarket restaurants across the country will offer their menu at reduced prices either for lunch or dinner. Seats have to be pre-booked in advance through the Restaurant Week online portal. Fishmonger Welcome to Fishmonger at Blueberry Square Roodepoort – where innovative seafood cuisine meets a warm, inviting atmosphere. […] More
Calling all food lovers, flavour chasers, and serial reservation-makers: Restaurant Week South Africa is back, and this time it’s bigger, tastier, and more unmissable than ever. From 26 September to 2 November, diners across the country are in for a culinary joyride, with 175 top restaurants confirmed and gearing up to serve exclusive, limited-time menus—all […] More
Uncle Faouzi’s Ormonde just dropped a deal that’s got everyone saying, “Wait… how much for all that?” Introducing the Duo Special: a chicken cheeseburger, a beef cheeseburger, a pile of crispy golden chips, and a seriously unbeatable price—just R86.95. That’s two juicy burgers and fries for less than you’d spend on a movie ticket and […] More
There’s something about Fridays that calls for a little celebration—and at Mozambik, they’ve got just the thing to kick off the weekend in style. Their Happy Hour is back, serving up premium Kegtail cocktails at a price that makes clinking glasses with friends even sweeter. Every Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM, guests can […] More
If seafood had a red carpet, these prawns would be the ones striking a pose. At the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, the spotlight is on the Prawn Kataifi special—and it’s every bit as glamorous (and delicious) as it sounds. For R150, guests can enjoy succulent prawns wrapped in a delicate, golden-crisp kataifi […] More
When it comes to indulgence, few things rival the rich, juicy flavour of lamb cooked just right—and at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, they’ve perfected it with their latest showstopper: the Lamb Rump special. For R345, diners can sink their teeth into flame-grilled lamb rump, cooked to perfection so it’s tender, juicy, […] More
There are some dishes that feel like a nod to heritage, and others that surprise you with just how elegant comfort food can be. At the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, the Ox Tongue special manages to be both—a proudly South African favourite, reimagined with sophistication. For just R145, guests can savour tender, […] More
Sometimes the best things really do come in small packages—and at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, that package is the Pork Belly Bites. For just R115, these crispy, juicy, and downright addictive bites are glazed in a luscious honey-soy reduction, creating that perfect sweet-savory balance. To keep things interesting, they’re paired with […] More
There’s comfort food, and then there’s pasta done right—and at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, they’re serving up a dish that’s guaranteed to hit all the right notes: the Chicken Rigatoni special. For R245, guests can dive into a bowl of perfectly cooked rigatoni, tossed in a rich garlic sauce that’s silky, […] More
Dessert isn’t just the last course—it’s the grand finale, and at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, they’re making sure it’s one to remember. This season, their dessert specials are here to turn any meal into a celebration of sweetness, texture, and indulgence. 🍮 Shake Your Panna Cotta – R140 Silky, smooth, and […] More
At the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, dining is never just dining—it’s an experience. And their latest special proves just that. Get ready for a dish that’s bold, comforting, and bursting with flavour: the 3 Duck Pancakes. For R130, guests can tuck into three savoury pancakes filled to the brim with juicy, shredded […] More