If you’ve ever spent five minutes in Johannesburg, you’ll agree that it is a high energy city. People are always looking for new restaurants try out and always want to be seen at the hottest new venue/restaurant. Johannesburg has a boundless list of restaurants to dine at, we decided to create a top 5 list to simplify your dining options and give you a selection to suit your taste buds.
1. ROCKETS
New on the scene, Rockets opened in June 2017, quickly making its way to one of the top places to be seen at in Johannesburg. With more than one level to their establishment, the options on offer are endless.
Unlike anything you’ve ever experienced, Rockets provides you with a made-to-order menu, a dynamic atmosphere and excellent service. The restaurant is founded on the idea that “everything must be perfect”. With more than one branch, Rockets takes pride in being distinct and unique. Everything from the delectable food to the décor will ensure you that this is a must-see restaurant where you will rub shoulders with some of the most famous names in South Africa.
Once you experience it, the only way to describe Rockets food is out of this world, with a variety fit to satisfy any foodie’s dreams. The menu and large drink selection guarantees that they offer something for everyone. Pizzas, pastas, burgers and some of the best steak you’ll ever have are just a few of the things that definitely encourage you to check out Rockets for yourself.
Now you can understand why we chose Rockets as one of the venues for the launch party of our Zando blog, read about it here.
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2. PIGALLE
Pigalle, located in Melrose Arch is the ultimate date night restaurant of choice. This intimate restaurant offers candlelit dinners with an array of wines to suit your pallet courtesy if the enclosed wine cellar. The food is not only exquisite but great value for money, You could start the evening at the large feature bar and end off with a delicious dessert at a table for two.
3. DW Eleven-13
This restaurant needs no introduction, this Dunkeld West based restaurant suited for someone who lives fine dining. With great service, globally inspired meals and an offer of a tasting menu with a wine pairing, it’s no wonder all their customers boast about the attention to detail which one will experience at DW Eleven-13.
4. Moyo Melrose Arch
Moyo, a word that could be used to refer to life, heart or spirit, is a restaurant that offers all of that and then some. A restaurant focused on Africa, all dishes on the menu are based on traditional Africa style cooking. With a main course of a R140 a meal, it’s a must-have experience inspired by tradition. Enjoy live entertainment, get your face painted or simply keep warm with the blankets available when the sun sets.
5. The Grill House
Our number five restaurant in Johannesburg is The Grill House. The best part about this restaurant is that there is more than one, with branches in Sandton, Melrose Arch and Rosebank. The Grill House is recognized for their mouth-watering meals with prime quality steaks as well as their selection of wines, champagnes and beers. This restaurant is the perfect pick for anyone who loves a hearty meal.
We hope that our top five restaurant selection will entice you to spend a night out and enjoy the splendours that Johannesburg has to offer. With that in mind, you can shop our selection of items below that would be perfect for any night out of the town.
We hope the above selection of restaurants in Johannesburg helps you decide on where to go if you were searching for things to do in Johannesburg. In addition to these, we also did a compillation of 6 Restaurants to Consider for Christmas Lunch in CT and JHB.
