Fridays are for fun, food, and kicking off the weekend in style — and the Friday restaurant specials Johannesburg 2026 scene is packed with delicious deals to make your night out even better. Whether you’re planning after-work drinks, a date night, or a casual meal with friends, restaurants across Joburg are offering great value to start your weekend right. From two-for-one burgers and discounted platters to set dinner menus and cocktail pairings, there’s something for every craving and budget. Many restaurants also feature live entertainment, DJs, or themed nights to add an extra layer of energy to the evening. Hotspots like Sandton, Rosebank, Melville, and Fourways are known for their buzzing Friday night atmospheres and wide range of food and drink specials. Whether you’re craving sushi, pizza, steak, or vegan cuisine, you’re bound to find a deal that suits your taste. Some venues also extend happy hour into the dinner service, offering combo meals or discounts on drinks all evening long. To make the most of Friday restaurant specials Johannesburg 2026, follow local food pages and check restaurant social media for updated offers and limited-time events. Your weekend starts here — with flavour, fun, and value.
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. Marble “Marble is a celebration of quintessential South African fare. It embodies South Africans’ love of cooking with […] 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. Verdicchio Excellent Mediterranean food and ambiance are just two of the primary reasons why any guest should try […] 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. Obscura Welcome to Obscura, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Rosebank, South Africa, […] 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. 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
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
Who says veggie can’t be bold? At the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, the humble taco has been reinvented with a colourful, flavour-packed twist: the Beetroot Taco. For just R80, guests can tuck into a taco that’s anything but ordinary. Think roasted beetroot, balanced with the tangy sweetness of Peppadew, a kick of […] More