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.
PORCHETTA: Wood-fire roasted deboned pork has arrived at ROSTO! We are excited to let you be the first to know that the new PORCHETTA special is available every Thursday and Sunday night at ROSTO. Popular all over Italy, originating from Rome, Porchetta is one of Italy’s most iconic street foods – usually eaten luke warm or […] More
There’s a Fudge special in town! We all love fudge and the hand-made delights by The Counter are just too good and eating one doesn’t really still that hunger – you always want one more. But fear not, because a special has arrived to save us all. Until the end of August, buy five pieces […] More
Central One Restaurant has just launched its new winter menu and they are celebrating with a new incredible fine dining set menu special. Fine dining should be a feast for all the senses. I don’t stop when a meal tastes exceptional – it’s my job to create a visually artistic experience for my guests to […] More
Join The Loft every Monday for a Mexican celebration! Since July, the restaurant has been offering a new special every Monday where you can enjoy beef, chicken or fish tacos for R69.99 each. If you can’t decide which one to choose you can do a half and half plate with two taco variations! Drinks are […] More
This year’s Dinner family style dining experience at Doppio Zero is available in July and promises to be as delicious as ever with new pasta dishes, cheesy bread sticks, wine pairing options and lots more. For pasta, you can choose from Chicken and Chorizo with fettuccini, tender chicken breasts and slices of chorizo in a […] More
Wolves is a neat and happy little Cake and Coffee bar in Illovo. And they like to have a little fun now and then. Sometimes this leads to a bit of experimentation, which resulted in this amazing peanut butter and brittle gourmet milkshake. If you ask very nicely, they will make one just for you. […] More
It’s fun to be a kid! … and here is one more reason to enjoy life with this great special at Doppio Zero every Monday. They get to be a chef and create their own pizza. Start with a basic Margherita pizza where they can choose up to three additional toppings.This is valid for all […] More
A hamper as big as Dad’s personality! A delicious selection of braai meats is currently being offered at Braai Free. This amazing package will last long past the special occasion with many more happy braai afternoons ahead and enjoyed by the entire family. In addition to any epic braais, you’ll automatically be put into the draw […] More
Chef Russell Armstrong, from Social Kitchen & Bar in Johannesburg uses his latest Chef’s Selection to highlight some of the best seasonal taste combinations. Searching for the right flavour combinations to not only please your palate and rumbling tummy, but also your wallet, can be difficult. Social Kitchen & Bar has put together a delightful […] More
The WILD Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1974 by South African Ian Player. Their vision is to inspire a world that protects at least half of all nature on Earth in a connected way for the benefit of wilderness and communities. Their work spans continents, from the Mali Elephant Project and […] More
Come get your hands on some limited edition burgers! A little something… special. Something fresh. Something new at RocoMamas. Get it in your belly before it becomes nothing more than rumous that everyone has been talking about. Grab the burger specials on take-away or enjoy while at the restaurant. Burger #1: Roco Mayo | 150G Beef […] More
The National, situated in the leafy suburb of Parktown North, is a speakeasy and every-day eatery. The National’s menu includes an assortment of flavour profiles and dishes including burgers, paella, hot bowls and pulled-pork buns. During the winter months, they are also serving a 3 course Provenance menu that is available on Mondays – Saturdays from 12h00 […] More