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Johannesburg Travel Guide |
 Best Restaurants in JohannesburgJohannesburg''s role as the economic hub of South Africa, if not
the entire continent, has attracted businessmen and investors from
all over the world and a wealth of restaurants to cater to them.
Johannesburg restaurants offer a wide range of cuisine, with ethnic
African fare and traditional Afrikaans dishes, as well as
international options to satisfy every craving imaginable. Eating
out in Johannesburg offers not only variety in cuisine ethnicity
but price and quality too, with a range of up-market, casual,
fast-food and street vendor options. Up-market Johannesburg
restaurants, featuring both local and international menus, are
located in areas like Rivonia, Sandton, Illovo and Melrose Arch.
More casual eateries, such as caf?©s and steakhouses, can be found
in Parktown North and Benoni. There are fast-food outlets
throughout the city, as well as various local street vendors
selling savoury pies,
(sausage) rolls and flame-grilled
(maize) cobs. The more adventurous diners could
venture out to Soweto to dine at one of its numerous
(communal bar/canteen) venues. This huge variety of
Johannesburg restaurants makes eating out in the ''City of Gold'' a
truly rewarding experience. Many restaurants are closed on Mondays,
and reservations are recommended. |
Cool Runnings
With a decidedly Rastafarian theme, this vibey Jamaican-style
caf?© offers a good selection of cheap Caribbean food in huge
portions. Students and young professionals frequent this spot to
wash down Jamaican schwarma's, curries and stir fries with potent
shots of liquor and exotic cocktails. Hookah pipes (Okka pipes or
bubblies), with a variety of flavoured tobaccos, are also on offer.
Open daily for lunch and dinner.
CUISINE: Caf?©
Address: Fourways, Melville, Benoni
Website: www.coolrunnings.co.za |
Browns of Rivonia
Set in one of Johannesburg's most affluent suburbs, Browns of
Rivonia offers a truly upmarket, fine dining experience. Outside
seating is available on the veranda for those balmy summer
evenings, and inside the restaurant there is a large, neat dining
area. The food is of the highest quality, especially the roast duck
with a Drambuie and orange glaze. The restaurant offers a separate
menu for functions and for Sunday lunches. Closed on Saturday for
lunch and reservations recommended.
CUISINE: International
Address: 21 Wessels Road, Rivonia
Website: www.browns.co.za |
Montego Bay
With excellent service and a comfortable setting, this trendy
restaurant boasts a variety of delicious seafood, as well as some
excellent international cuisine. Menu favourites include the
signature Montego Bay platter with baby crayfish, langoustines
(Norwegian lobsters), prawns and calamari, or perhaps something
from the world-famous fresh oyster and sushi bar. Open daily for
lunch and dinner, reservations recommended.
CUISINE: Seafood
Address: Shop 31, Nelson Mandela Square, Rivonia Road,
Sandton
Website: www.montegobay.co.za |
Wombles
Reminiscent of its 1980s predecessor in Harare (Zimbabwe),
Wombles Steakhouse has white linen and candlelit d?©cor, giving it a
relaxed and romantic, colonial-style atmosphere. This is further
enhanced by the smiling, khaki-clad staff. The main menu boasts
steaks to suit all appetites and tastes, served with fresh
vegetables and a choice of potato dishes. Open Monday to Friday for
lunch and dinner, with dinner also served on Saturdays.
Reservations recommended.
CUISINE: Steakhouse
Address: 17 3rd Avenue, Parktown North
Website: www.wombles.co.za |
Turtle Creek
The Turtle Creek wine bar and restaurant in Sandton's Wierda
Valley offers diners a relaxed atmosphere and an exquisite
Mediterranean menu. Favourites include the Mauritian chicken and
prawn curry with rice an onion sambal, as well as Moroccan-style
lamb shank in red wine. The terrace dining area is beautifully
shaded by large oak trees, a very popular spot! Open Monday to
Saturday for lunch and dinner, with lunch on Sundays. Reservations
recommended.
CUISINE: Mediterranean
Address: 58 Wierda Road, Wierda Valley |
Linger Longer
Originally established as a tearoom in 1961, Linger Longer has
developed into an elegant restaurant while retaining its old-world
charm and relaxed atmosphere. Diners here can feast on delicious
international and South African cuisine such as lobster bisque,
ostrich khibi with roasted peppers or Asian-style duckling. Open
for lunch and dinner, Monday to Saturday; reservations
recommended.
CUISINE: International
Address: 58 Wierda Road West, Sandton |
Al Dente
Al Dente is popular for its warm and casual ambience, excellent
Italian cuisine and the genial presence of its owner, Federico, who
is always close at hand to advise on the menu specials. The food
here is authentically Italian and homemade with an extensive menu
of pastas and pizzas, as well as specialities such as lightly
roasted rump steak with garlic and rosemary. Reservations are
recommended. Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Friday, dinner
only on Saturdays and lunch only on Sundays.
CUISINE: Italian
Address: 173 Rochester Place, Rivonia Road, Morningside
Website: www.aldente.co.za |
Moyo
This restaurant takes up five floors, decorated with a
combination of modern African designs. Traditionally attired staff
serve exotic cuisine, and live African music adds a funky vibe. The
menu is varied with dishes from around the continent, such as
fragrant North African stews, East African fish curries and huge
Mozambique prawns. The unusual African desserts, like sweet potato
and chocolate pudding, are not to be missed! Booking is essential,
open daily for lunch and dinner.
CUISINE: African
Address: 5 Melrose Square, Melrose Arch
Website: www.moyo.co.za |
Gramadoelas
For over 30 years celebrities, heads of state and royalty have
graced Gramadoelas to sample its traditional South African and Cape
cuisine, as well as other African fare. The Cape Malay-spiced
bobotie, melktert and malva pudding are renown. Game meat, such as
crocodile tail and ostrich steak, is also on the menu. The more
adventurous can try Hillary Clinton and Nelson Mandela's
favourites: mopani worms and mogodu (black tripe and wild African
spinach stew), respectively. Closed on Sunday and no lunch on
Mondays. Reservations recommended.
CUISINE: Local
Address: Market Theatre Complex, Bree Street, Newtown
Website: www.gramadoelas.co.za |
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