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.
At Coffee on Twenty, mornings are taken seriously — and the Mega Breakfast Plate special is proof that a good day starts with a great meal. Designed to be both comforting and satisfying, this breakfast brings together two eggs cooked to preference, honey-glazed gammon, French toast, a buttery hot cross bun, roasted cherry tomatoes and…
Some evenings deserve a little more effort than the usual dinner reservation. At Uitzicht Restaurant at Kloofzicht Lodge, couples are invited to slow things down and enjoy an evening designed for conversation, great food and beautiful surroundings. The Date Night Experience, available from 19:00 to 21:30, offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience for R900…
At Lords Bar at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, lunchtime is getting a fresh upgrade. With a focus on bright flavours, quality ingredients and satisfying comfort, the restaurant’s latest specials bring together two dishes that are perfect for a relaxed meal in the heart of Sandton. Available through March and April, these…
Lunch at The Bull Run just got a serious upgrade. For those who like their midday meals fast, flavour-packed, and unapologetically satisfying, the Bull Run Lunch Time Burger Special delivers on all fronts. Big flavour, quick service, and a classic done right, this is lunchtime the Bull Run way. Available from 12PM to 4PM, this…
At The Bull Run, taco night gets a bold, flavour-packed upgrade with a signature special designed for easygoing indulgence and serious taste satisfaction. This is not about tiny bites or polite portions. The Bull Run’s Signature Tacos arrive as a trio of soft flour tortillas, generously loaded with a choice of flame-grilled beef or chicken….
At The Bull Run, indulgence is never complicated — it’s bold, confident and served exactly the way it should be. Their latest special, Creamy Gorgonzola Fettuccine, is proof that sometimes the simplest combinations deliver the biggest flavour. This is not just another pasta dish. It’s silky fettuccine coated in a luxuriously rich Gorgonzola cream sauce,…
If there’s one thing Coffee on Twenty understands, it’s that no two cravings are ever the same. Some mornings call for a serious caffeine boost. Some afternoons demand chocolate. And sometimes? Only a towering mega shake will do. Located at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, Coffee on Twenty has rolled out eight irresistible…
At Coffee on Twenty, Valentine’s season comes with a straw and a serious sweet tooth. Introducing the Love Potion Mega Shake — a playful, over-the-top treat created for sharing, sipping, and smiling a little longer. This Valentine-inspired milkshake is anything but subtle. Served in a generous 600ml glass, the Love Potion is stacked with layers…
Mornings feel a little easier when there’s a good breakfast waiting. At Coffee on Twenty, breakfast isn’t rushed or boring. It’s comforting, satisfying, and priced just right, making it a solid reason to start the day on a high note. Whether guests are easing into a weekday or treating themselves to a slow morning, Coffee…
If you’re looking for a reason to break up your week with something delicious (and let’s be honest, who isn’t?), Kashew Restaurant at The Catalyst Hotel is rolling out weekly specials that will have you rearranging your calendar just to fit them all in. Stylish, vibey, and always flavour-forward, Kashew is serving up daily delights…
If you’re craving bold flavours, smoky grills, and serious shareability, the Daily Shisanyama Special at Radisson Blu Sandton is firing on all cylinders. High above the city, this rooftop feast brings the braai vibes with a gourmet twist — perfect for group hangouts, after-work indulgence, or just treating yourself like a VIP carnivore. 🔥 What’s…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
