Looking for the best Friday Restaurant Specials Johannesburg has to offer? Friday is when the week finally loosens its tie, and restaurants across Johannesburg make the most of it with everything from casual food 
deals to date-night menus, drinks specials and early-evening promotions. Restaurants in Sandton, Rosebank, Fourways, Bryanston, Melville, Parkhurst, Bedfordview and Johannesburg CBD regularly offer Friday dining specials designed to make the start of the weekend a little more affordable. This guide brings together some of the latest Friday restaurant specials in Johannesburg, making it easier to find a deal without having to search through dozens of restaurant websites and social media pages.
Why Friday is a great night to eat out in Johannesburg
Friday is one of Johannesburg’s busiest dining nights, but that does not mean good-value specials disappear once the weekend starts. Restaurants may offer steak and grill deals, burger specials, pizza promotions, sushi discounts, seafood offers, set menus, happy-hour drinks, food-and-drink combinations, sharing platters, cocktail specials and early-evening promotions. These deals can be a good option for diners looking to start the weekend without immediately moving into full Saturday-night spending territory. Friday evenings can become busy quickly, so reservations are particularly useful in popular Rosebank restaurants.
Back by popular demand!! Mozambik’s famous prawns come perfectly grilled in a delicious paprika and olive oil marinade, complete with garlic and lemon, and perhaps some peri peri for the adventurous. Do you like ‘em mild or spicy? Either way, it’s fresh seafood to fall in love with and we can all agree that Mozambik…
Good for the soul and the budget. Mozambik is the familial gathering spot on the sunny side of the neighbourhood. You’ll always hear laughter and see smiling faces in this restaurant that specialise in flavourful, simple meals. When it’s really quiet? That’s when everyone is eating their meal – it’s a special time. Speaking of…
Get the best of the best from Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken! You like chicken? So do we! And Pedros Chicken is our first choice for succulent, flame grilled varieties. So whether you like it on a bun, stripped or sprawled out on your plate with spicy chips, rice or slaw on the side, get it…
Start your weekend with Tiger’s Milk and PURA Soda. Tiger’s Milk is big on refreshment. Especially if they’re consuming loaded dude food like pizzas, burgers, nachos and tacos. Once it’s fuel up, it’s fresh up thanks to PURA Soda! It’s a refreshing, natural soda without artificial colourants or flavourants and making use of much less…
How are you celebrating your weekend? The Foundry Café’s delivery menu consists of all your favourite Foundry meals – whether you prefer it healthy with a tuna tataki and Asian greens, a juicy Philly steak burger with sweet grilled pepper and jalapenos, or a seafood lover’s mussel pot with delicious extras such as chorizo, pancetta,…
Our favourite special at The Hussar Grill is back for winter! South Africa’s favourite steakhouse, The Hussar Grill, is re-introducing their popular set menu special – now available ALL DAY long. Choose either a one or two course meal for R95 and R130 respectively with many delicious starters & mains to choose from. Of course,…
Double the flavour for those days when you just want it all. Variety is the spice of Mozambik, our one-stop Portuguese cuisine shop. Chicken? Beef? Prawns? Get it all here. As well as an array of desserts to make you feel the festa. The Portuguese don’t just know how to make your tongue tingle, they know…
Imagine you’re on a tropical island. Taste the beauty of travel with Mozambik, authentically Portuguese and always committed to packing the flavour. Expect all your favourite Portuguese favourites – fresh seafood and tender meats, salads and fresh-from-the-oven rolls. Romance each other with an exotic Mistuarada platter from Mozambik Make date night extra tasty with a…
Burger is King indeed. Burger King has always been offering an outstanding array of beef burgers. Now they have chicken burgers, sweet treats, and coffee as well. Or have you heard of their new Bacon King? Looking for a bargain during lockdown? Now you can enjoy a Whopper Medium Meal and mix and match it with…
Kickstart your weekend with Tiger’s Milk. Tiger’s Milk knows how to wet your appetite with tantalizing flavours, be it as a fresh & light starter, a delicious main meal or a sweet dessert. Because things are always better in pairs, they are currently offering an incredible 2 course promotion to celebrate the weekend the right…
Burger benefits and more. Have you downloaded the Burger King app yet? You can stay up to date with the latest specials, avoid queues by placing your order beforehand, earn points and get special deals that no one else can. Such as this two for one promotion available for a limited time only! Download the…
Because you need a kickstart. The Rock Diner’s breakfast menu will fuel your busy day with classic farmhouse breakfasts, freshly baked croissants, omelettes and decadent French toast, plus healthy, nutrient packed granolas and Superfood bowls. No matter if you’re feeling indulgent or uber healthy conscience, breakfast at The Rock Diner will set the right tone…
Where else? Bootlegger Coffee Company is a legend in the coffee game. With a distinct flavour that sets them apart from the rest, with hints of caramel, chocolate and toasted hazelnut, they take what they do very seriously. Even better is that before 8:30am, you can get a Bootlegger coffee – also known as a…
Now guys, I am a meat lover. I go hard for my meat and I am the type that believes a meal is not complete without a piece of meat. And my go to is always chicken. Grilled, fried, steamed, chicken is the best. So I am so excited for this one. Afro’s Chicken has…
Comfort food and beer. Any food and beer, really. The Chariots Bar at the Wanderer’s Club is nicely taken care of by their expert caterers, SilvaSale, who make sure you don’t go hungry. If you seek some chill and some flavour, with a refreshing beer or three, put your feet up and drink – and…
Make sure you come hungry! Delicious food, a cool state-of-the-art coffee station and delightful ice cream bar – meals at The Rock aren’t just about a plate of food. It’s about creating a memory. It’s an open-fire cuisine celebration. For the next week until 13 October, they’ve got something truly special planned! Get your fingers…
The Hussar Grill is a place for celebration and marking special moments to simply making a memorable occasion out of an ordinary day with a seriously good meal. The restaurant is celebrating its 55th birthday this year and over the years has found a balance between traditional favourites and contemporary dining. Its primary strength however…
Restaurant Week is back! It’s the time of the year, where fine dining 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. NCW Restaurant Chef Ence Willemse, who has previously worked at award-winning restaurants Roots in Krugersdorp and Overture in Stellenbosch, has…
