More about Restaurant Week South Africa

Restaurant Week is a worldwide concept where Johannesburg and Pretoria’s finest restaurants open their doors for an exclusive culinary celebration. The South African edition was launched by Dining City and runs twice a year in Spring and Autumn.

For one month, over 100 dining spots in the country – many of them award-winning – offer specially curated menus at special offers. This is the perfect opportunity to explore the city’s dynamic food scene.

From luxurious fine dining to trendy hotspots, Restaurant Week South Africa showcases exceptional cuisine, creative chefs, and world-class hospitality. Whether you’re a devoted foodie or simply looking to enjoy a memorable meal with friends or family, this is your chance to savour exquisite dishes at some of Gauteng’s most sought-after dining destinations.

How Restaurant Week South Africa works

Browse all the Johannesburg dining offers here and the Pretoria ones here. The lunch and dinner set menus generally exclude drinks, which are for your own account. At most restaurants, you can make reservations and settle the bill when you dine at the restaurant. Note that some restaurants may request a small deposit via Dineplan to secure your reservation.

Seats generally fill up fast, so booking is essential.

The new restaurants to look out for

Recent additions to the Restaurant Week rotation include new deals from The Thai Table 789, featuring the layered flavours of Thailand, Amazon Menlyn, the intimate and hidden speakeasy Nook, the upscale Solo Sandton, and the contemporary SEC.

Restaurant Week South Africa Guide

Restaurant Week South Africa features a plethora of South African restaurants offering incredible deals, and we’ve picked 10 restaurants across both Johannesburg and Pretoria that we believe deserve a visit, amongst others across the province.

The Thai Table 789

If you’re interested in exploring Thai food, The Thai Table 789 offers an Authentic Thai 2-Course or an Authentic 3-Course Experience for R365 and R495 per person, available for both lunch and dinner.

With the menu leaning heavily into bold aromatics, layered spices, and the balance of sweet, sour, salty, and hot flavours, visitors are promised a dining experience synonymous with Thai cuisine.

The 2-course experience includes either a starter and a main or a main and dessert, whereas the 3-course experience includes a starter, main, and dessert. To start, the options include Thai money bags (hand-tied wonton purses filled with marinated prawns), golden fried chicken wings, or Thai spring rolls filled with mushrooms.

The mains offer chicken Pad Thai, Massaman curry with slow-braised beef short rib, or Pla Lui Suan (steamed fish), and guests can round off their evening with dessert options like Velvety dark chocolate mousse or mango and chilli gelato.

Cost: R365pp (Authentic Thai 2-Course Experience) | R495pp (Authentic Thai 2-Course Experience). Book online.

When: Monday to Sunday, from 12pm to 9pm.
Where: The Thai Table 789, Oxford Parks, 199 Oxford Rd, Rosebank

Amuse-Bouche at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel

A premier fine-dining destination, Amuse-Bouche at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel provides an elegant blend of modern African cuisine with classic French influences. With an atmosphere of understated elegance and a request for diners to dress in a way that complements the setting, each course, be it the 6-course, the 3-course, or the 2-course, promises guests refined flavours and impeccable presentations.

The 6-Course Chef’s Signature Tasting Experience (dinner only) is the restaurant’s showcase menu, platforming what Amuse-Bouche does best. The evening starts at the table with warm focaccia, country loaf, and ciabatta, followed by an amuse-bouche featuring the Chef’s Choice Appetizer of the Day. From there, guests move into starters, with vegetarian options like Chèvre Croquettes and Beetroot Tartare alongside a spicy Cape Malay Calamari.

Next comes a refreshing palate cleanser, a Mango, Coriander and Jalapeño Sorbet, to reset things before the mains. Visitors can enjoy Lime and Coconut Crusted Salmon, followed by a rich, succulent Smoked Beef Fillet. Finishing on a sweet note, diners can choose between a decadent Black Forest Opera Cake or a light Summer Pavlova.

For lunch, the offers include 3-course and 2-course experiences. Depending on the choice, both offer starters and mains like lime- and coconut-crusted salmon, smoked beef fillet, or fire-roasted butternut, as well as a dessert.

Cost: R795pp (6-Course Chef’s Signature Tasting Experience); R695pp (Optional Wine Pairing) | R495pp (Exclusive 3-Course Dining Experience) | R395pp (Exclusive 2-Course Lunch Experience). Book online.

When: Monday to Sunday, from 11am to 9pm.
Where: Amuse-Bouche at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel, 1 Alma Rd, Wendywood, Sandton

Modern Tailors

If diners are hoping to discover Indian dining. Modern Tailors offers an exclusive Indian dining experience, with both vegetarian and meat options, available for both lunch and dinner.

With a menu that’s a tasty tribute to the vibrant flavours of Indian cuisine, diners are exposed to small plates, grills, curries, and a few vegetarian options.

The starters include a vibrant selection of Indian-inspired bites, including Pani Puri Potato or Chicken, Lamb or Cheese and Corn Samosas, and Okra Fries. Diners then get the option of a curry, biryani, or a Tandoori Chicken Medley or Tandoori Broccoli and Paneer Skewers. To end on a sweet note, a selection of traditional Indian favourites includes Chaimisu Cup, Classic Kheer, or Gulab Jamun.

Cost: R295pp (Exclusive 3-course Indian vegetarian experience) | R345pp (Exclusive 3-course Indian dining experience). Book online.

When: Monday to Sunday, from 12pm to 9pm.
Where: Modern Tailors, The Zone, 177 Oxford Rd, Rosebank

Artistry Sandton

Co-founded by Mi Casa frontman J’Something, Artistry Sandton offers three-course dining options, featuring wholesome food and delicious classics, available for both lunch and dinner.

Be it the Classic 3-Course Menu for R395 or the more extensive Deluxe 3-Course Experience for R480, guests can enjoy starters such as Spicy Chicken Bao or Gambas con Alho (prawns), mains including Portuguese steak, Karoo lamb chops, Kingklip, or short rib pasta, followed by baked cheesecake, chocolate brownie, or madeleines for dessert.

Cost: R480pp (Deluxe 3-Course Experience) | R395pp (Classic 3-Course Menu). Book online.

When: Monday to Sunday, from 12pm to 9pm.
Where: Artistry Sandton, 22 Fredman Dr, Sandown

Nine Lives Supper Club

Tucked discreetly between the fourth and fifth floors of the HYDE Johannesburg in Rosebank, Nine Lives Supper Club brings a fresh after-dark energy to Rosebank, blending precision mixology with elevated comfort food.

Led by Chef Marc Robert, the venue offers a three-course Speakeasy Experience for R595 per person, starting with small plates such as burrata, prawn toast, smoked mushroom parfait, or sweet-and-sour pork dumplings, before moving into the main course, including Karoo lamb chops or mushroom and wakame risotto, and dessert options like chocolate ganache or Misu Misu (coffee-soaked almond sponge).

This is one for a date night or a night out where you want the setting to be just as much a part of the experience as the food.

Cost: R595pp. Book online.

When: Monday to Saturday, from 6pm to 9pm.
Where: Nine Lives Supper Club, The Bank, 24 Cradock Ave, Rosebank

The 11th Floor 

Served against the Johannesburg skyline and priced at R700 per person, the Bedfordview restaurant is offering a specially curated two-course lunch menu featuring a selection of the restaurant’s signature dishes

Guests can begin their meals with grilled or fried Patagonian squid served with garlic aioli, charred lemon and coarse olive salt, or crisp-fried pork belly coated in a sweet and sticky barbecue glaze and balanced with pickled carrot ribbons and fermented red chilli. For the vegetarians, the menu offers a house-made tortellini starter, filled with sun-dried tomato and olive, grilled artichoke, sweet peas and charred baby onions, finished with crispy spinach and fermented pepper emulsion.

For the main course, diners are spoilt for choice. Firstly, there’s the fire-grilled 250 g beef fillet, accompanied by oyster mushrooms, mushroom crème, yuzu gel, mushroom arancini, edamame and The 11th Floor’s signature jus. There’s also the Mediterranean lamb rack, served on red pepper hummus with potato pavé, caper mayonnaise, fire-roasted peppers, and signature jus, or if you’re in the mood for seafood, the crisp-skinned sea bass with crushed new potatoes, warm puttanesca and sugar snap peas.

Cost: R700pp. Book online.

When: Monday to Thursday, 12pm to 5.30pm. Friday to Sunday, 12pm to 4pm.Saturday, from 6pm to 9pm.
Where: 11th Floor, Nicol Corner, 28 Bradford Rd, Bedfordview

Brasserie de Paris

Bringing a touch of Parisian cuisine to Pretoria, Brasserie de Paris is an exquisite fine-dining restaurant offering a mix of classic French dishes and modern international flavours.

The exclusive evening A Night in Paris 5-Course Tasting Experience features an amuse-bouche, palate cleanser, and mignardise, alongside five delicious courses including Tomato Terrine, Line Fish Croquette, Lamb Belly, Beef Fillet, and dark chocolate.

For those who would prefer a Parisian lunch, the 3-course afternoon meal begins with starter options of traditional French onion soup, tomato terrine, or line fish croquette, followed by a second course with meal options that include Chicken and Herb Ballotine, Steak au Poivre, Sous-Vide Pork Neck, or Petit Pois and Lemon Risotto. Ending on a sweet note and honouring classic French treats, diners can either choose Vanilla Pod Crème Brûlée, Burnt Lime and Litchi Sorbet, or dark chocolate shortcrust.

Cost: R595pp (A Night in Paris 5-Course Tasting Experience) | R495pp (A Taste of Paris 3-Course Lunch). Book online.

When: Tuesday to Saturday, from 6pm to 9pm (A Night in Paris 5-Course Tasting Experience) | Thursday to Saturday, 12pm to 8pm (A Night in Paris 5-Course Tasting Experience and A Taste of Paris 3-Course Lunch)
Where: Brasserie de Paris, 381 Aries St, Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria

Annam Viet Cuisine

Found in Pretoria, Annam Viet Cuisine derives its name from the ancient historical term for central Vietnam (Annam), which speaks to its dedication to serving rich Vietnamese cuisine.

Created and inspired by Owner Le An Vu and her Kitchen Brigade, Annam Viet Cuisine offers a 3-course experience for R395 per person and a 2-course lunch experience for R295 per person, with starters including crystal rolls or spring rolls (with either prawn, pork, or vegetarian fillings), or mussels and prawn crackers.

For signature mains, guests can choose from phở soup with beef or chicken, fried rice noodles with different protein options, including tofu, Hanoi grilled pork, or crispy whole fried fish.

To end, dessert options include coconut ice cream, choux au craquelin, and lemongrass mousse.

Cost: R395pp (Authentic Vietnamese 3-Course Experience) | R295pp (Authentic Vietnamese 2-Course Lunch). Book online.

When: Monday to Sunday, from 12pm to 9pm
Where: Annam Viet Cuisine, Maroelana St, Maroelana, Pretoria

Amazon Menlyn

Amazon Menlyn embraces a vibrant Latin- and Brazilian-inspired menu, and for Restaurant Week, they offer a three-course experience filled with South American flavours and complemented with either a cocktail for R495 per person or a wine for R695 per person.

The menu includes starters such as beetroot-cured salmon, heirloom citrus beetroot salad, and prawn and avocado gazpacho, mains include flame-grilled picanha steak, sweet soya-glazed pork belly, teriyaki chicken tacos, or wild mushroom and spinach risotto. To end, dessert includes Brazilian Pave, cheesecake, or blueberry and Amarula crème brûlée.

Each course offers the choice of a cocktail, with non-alcoholic options, or a bottle of Graham Beck Brut Cap Classique.

Cost: R695pp (Amazon 3-Course Wine Pairing Experience) | R495pp (Amazon 3-Course Experience and Cocktail). Book online.

When: Monday to Sunday, from 12pm to 9pm
Where: Amazon Menlyn, Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, Menlyn Park, Menlyn, Pretoria

LeSi Performing Waiter Restaurant

A fine-dining restaurant, LeSi Restaurant offers more than just delicious food and an extensive wine list. The waiters are not just serving your food but also providing live music, theatrical performances, and serenades as you enjoy LeSi’s menu.

At R450 per person, diners can enjoy a show while exploring starters like chilled butternut and coconut gazpacho or fragrant mushroom and spinach flatbread, succulent mains like flame-grilled sirloin espetada, chicken piccata, or the vegetarian option of aromatic basil pesto and zucchini linguine with crumbed vegetable croquettes.

To end the musical experience on a sweet note, diners can either choose tangy passion fruit and raspberry panna cotta or a summer berry meringue nest.

Cost: R450pp, book online.

When: Monday, Wednesday to Thursday, from 6pm to 9pm
Where: LeSi Performing Waiter Restaurant, 5 Darlington Rd, Lynnwood Manor, Zipcode Pretoria

Cowfish Lynwood

With its name implying a culinary collaboration between gourmet beef-based and oceanic dishes, Cowfish is a premium restaurant offering a vibrant and versatile menu that caters to every palate.

The restaurant is dedicated to ocean-fresh flavours, featuring an impressive array of seafood, ranging from wasabi tuna steak and lobster roll to delicate hake, kingklip, and perfectly grilled prawns.

The 4-course dining experience features fried sushi rice, starter options like salmon gyoza, spinach & cream cheese dim sum, and cow bao now. The main options cater to both seafood and meat lovers, including chilli teriyaki beef fillet, tofu poke bowl and prawn Thai red curry, and diners can conclude their meals with Asian apple pie and chocolate meltdown.

Cost: R445pp, book online.

When: Monday to Sunday, from 12pm to 8pm
Where: Cowfish Lynnwood, Shop 13, Lynnwood Bridge, Daventry St, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria

Get in touch

When: Running from 25 September to 1 November 2026. Bookings open on 14 September 2026.
Where: Various venues in Johannesburg, Pretoria, and top cities in the country

Website: restaurantweek.co.za
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @RestaurantWeekSouthAfrica
Instagram: @restaurantweeksa

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