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 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. […] More
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, […] More
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 […] More
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 […] More
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 […] More
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 […] More
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 […] 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