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.
No matter what your age, gender, race, occupation, or how you take your coffee, everyone has one thing in common. We love to eat! Restaurant Week 2019 is underway and no doubt some eager patrons are already making their way to the first restaurant participating. And there are a lot! How did they even know […] More
Nothing says ‘comfort food’ like a soft, but crispy, cheesy, saucy pizza! It’s obvious from the moment you bite into any one of Col’Cacchio’s mouth-watering dishes that it’s made with the utmost love and care. The atmosphere is tangible, the food delectable and the love deliciously obvious. Enjoy traditional, gourmet, spicy or vegan, vegetarian and […] More
Champagne for breakfast? Yes, please! Oh, it’s champagne with breakfast. Oops. Either way, it’s bubbles of fun with the Living Room’s sparkling first-meal-of-the-day menu. Priding themselves on their attention to the ‘living’ part of their name, this venue hosts a rooftop cafe that houses a plant-filled paradise. The perfect mix of natural and urban, enjoy […] More
Hola! Wednesday the 27th of March is International Paella Day and La Boqueria is celebrating! La Boqueria is an eatery in Jozi, taking influences from their favourite Hispanic food markets. With traditional styles of cooking on live-fires and in wood ovens. La Boqueria will be cooking up a big pan of their famous seafood Paella De […] More
There’s a brand new happy hour special on offer at The Foundry! This corner of Parktown has proved to be a real culinary hotspot over the years, and The Foundry’s addition to the neighbourhood does not disappoint. Every Monday – Friday, from 4pm – 7pm, The Foundry is offering a fantastic new happy hour. Buy […] More
Cnr Cafe have just released their brand new mobile app! Along with being kept in the loop about the latest menus, promotions and events at your favourite restaurant, you will also receive exclusive specials to reward you being a loyal customer. An example is the Cnr Cafe Smashburger that is available for only R50 to […] More
Why not spend your Sunday dining on a Karoo lamb spit braai at The Foundry? There’s Karoo lamb on the spit, served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, roasted veggies, corn on the cob and home made mince sauce. They are also generously allowing Kids under 13 to eat for free. Join the Foundry every Sunday for […] More
Join an unapologetic watering hole this First Sunday! Smoking Kills is not a nightclub or a brewpub. It’s not a restaurant although you can in alight bite with your rum. It’s just a bar, an old-fashioned, unapologetic watering hole where you go when you don’t want to go anywhere. Join the bar this First Sunday […] More
Celebrate summer with Col’Cacchio! Along with a brand new summer menu that’s been specially designed to pair perfectly with sunshine and sea breezes by the expert chefs at Col’Cacchio, they have also introduced a fantastic new summer special. Available every day of the week between 4pm and 6pm, buy 2 cocktails and get a tomato salsa […] More
Fairway Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort is hosting a Happy Hour every Friday between 4pm and 7pm where you can receive 50% off all local beers, draughts, ciders and house wine by the glass! Join them for a couple hours of half-priced drinks and enjoy some amazing live music while dining from their snack braai […] More
Want to talk business but not over a conference table? The Wanderers Club with SilvaSale have designed an excellent business lunch menu that is available for only R275 per person. With a range of choices for your starter, main and dessert, you really can’t go wrong here. With dishes prepared that aren’t too heavy on […] More
Why not join Calexico for lunch today from just R75. Situated in 44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Calexico prides itself on its quirky décor, vinyl wall and the exciting menu designed and created by consulting Chef Robyn Timson-Moss. Every Tuesday to Thursday, they are now offering a fantastic lunch special with two dishes available for either […] More