Sasolburg Restaurants

Art Lovers is an outstanding restaurant and sublime companion to the art gallery in Parys. Their chef, Hugo van Niekerk, trained and qualified as Head Chef at the world renowned "Haute Cabriere" Cellar Restaurant. Hugo delights in tempting visitors with delicious cuisine that is reminiscent of French-African and traditional South African fare at its best. Coupled with one of the finest wine collections, patrons can enjoy an experience of wining and dining which rivals some of the top establishments in the country.

This classy act on the banks of the Vaal River is one of Parys' best-kept secrets, where owners Tommy and Willie will transform your visit into an experience! Friendly and professional service and excellent food from the a la carte-style menu will have you going back. Exceptional steaks and a rare variety of mutton dishes are among the extraordinary dishes that could be expected from their passionate chef. Over the past six years this has become one of Parys’ main attractions and the most popular restaurant destination in town. We also boast a cocktail deck bar on the river, exclusively for over 21s. Our stylish reception hall can accommodate up to 150 guests for a most memorable wedding or function, with an on-site chapel. Come and experience a wave of tranquillity. We are open from Wednesday to Saturday, from 11 am to 10 pm. On Sunday we are open from 11 am to 3 pm.

Exuding contemporary sounds and a delicious a la carte menu, Jazz Maniacs Restaurant sets the mood with jazz of yesteryear. The menu brims with township fare and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner infused with classic jazz sounds and colourful cocktail coolers. Start with a Sweet Potato Cuppucino - lightly spiced sweet potato soup topped with foam and crispy sweet potato chips or Grilled Calamari - basted with butter, garlic and lemon herb sauce. The Chicken Caesar salad layered with strips of grilled chicken breast on a bed of lettuce dressed with parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, egg Worcestershire sauce and crushed black peppercorns and croutons is delicious on its own. For heartier meals try the Karoo Rosemary Garni Lamb Chops - pan-fried Karoo rack of lamb. Served with your choice of pap, rice pilaf or chips concluded with a Double Chocolate Pudding, accompanied by Hot Custard. Enjoy the jazzy ambiance and township fare at Jazz Maniacs Restaurant at The Soweto Hotel in Soweto.

Enjoy delicious and tasty cuisine and a feast for the senses dining on seafood, grills and typical Portuguese dishes. With attention to detail and personal attention, diners relax in tranquil surrounds dining on mouth-watering dishes such as grilled chicken basted in finger linking peri-peri the Mozambican way, or voluptuous grilled prawns, tasty pregos, trinchados, espetadas and popular feijoada. Adeguita Portuguese Restaurant tantalises with mouth-watering tastes and flavours the true Portuguese way in a colonial setting that invites relaxation.

An unpretentious family-run restaurant serving superb Portuguese cuisine, A Churrasqueira boasts an exciting menu with a wide selection of choices. An impressive wine list enhances the experience, with a brilliant selection of both South African and Portuguese wines. The interior is simple and warm, the service excellent and the prices reasonable. All in all, a wonderful place to dine in comfort.

Realistic prices and classic cuisine ensure elected dishes fair well with local palates alongside entry level wines and starters great chorizo, tripe with beans, succulent chicken livers and milho frito. Main satisfies with well rounded grills such as chicken, tender calamari, voluptuous prawns and crayfish. Join this local haunt and discover why this classic eatery has stood the test of time.

Boasting the best seafood and prawns by diner reviews, Restaurante Parreirinha serves a big dollop of wow factor when it comes to their peri-peri sauce. Serving great food complimented by good standards and simple dishes roaring with flavour and exotic spices, this foodie establishment invites languid lunches and hearty dinners. Try flour-dusted bread rolls with deliciously white wine gravy of the mussel starter, and crisp potato crescents soaked in a moat of garlic and chilli stew. Enjoy favourites such as prawns, calamari, peri-peri chicken and prego rolls followed by to die for chocolate mousse. Restaurante Parreirinha seduces with delicious flavours and authentic cuisine, simply Portuguese.

Exuding a intimate dining atmosphere, that is warm and relaxed, diners peruse hearty and fragrant South African delights from the grill buffet. The interior wraps the dining experience in cultural and ethnic colours, which ease the palate into a culinary journey. Visit The Boma and experience world class buffet dining heightened by famous shebeen beers and wines in Alberton, Johannesburg.

Offering truly cross cultural cuisine with delightful French classics as well as South African dishes, Bistro 277 on Main is a great place for even greater food. For the vegetarians, there is a mouth-watering array of salads in both starter and main course sizes as well as other creative and diverse options. With an impressive wine list to round off a superb menu and dining experience, Bistro 277 on Main will be an evening you won’t want to end.

The elegant dining establishment cools the palate with laid back jazz and a feast for the senses enrobed in lavish comforts for an exquisite dining experience second to none. Back of the Moon stands proud boasting a historic location once known as the famous Old Shebeen in Old Sophia Town in the mid 1950’s. Now run and operated by two renowned restaurateurs, diners dine and dance the night away in impeccable style. Seduce the mood dining in the main room with choice of five interesting levels or embrace total intimacy in the private dining room. Evoking a fusion of flavours, the menu entices with an a la carte menu and set menu partnered with a comprehensive wine list. For starters, the smoked salmon thinly sliced on a bed of lettuce, accompanied with tomato, slices of onion and capers wet the appetite before melt-in-the-mouth pleasure such as the grilled chicken breast, succulently grilled on the open flame in olive oil, paprika and herbs envelop the senses. Fish lovers can indulge in delicately moist Norwegian salmon, served with rice and vegetables, followed by the grand finale, fig ice cream fused together vanilla ice-cream, figs and ginger, served with baklava. Enjoy great entertainment, impeccable service, and exquisite dining at Back of the Moon for an unforgettable night at Gold Reef City.

Discerning palate take delight in unusual taste sensations as exciting flavours from Africa and Asia are fused with continental genius. Appetizing meats, seafood and the freshest greens hail from wholesome home-grown creations. Housed inside the 4 star Mapungubwe Hotel, Twist Restaurant eases the palate with a trendy surrounds and delectable flavours.

Enjoy flavour and aroma of delicately infused herbs and spices renowned for delighting the taste buds with good wholesome food. Begin the journey with deep fried prawns in batter, queen size, deep-fried and served with chilli sauce and sweet and sour sauce. Move onto the boneless Lamb korma prepared with turmeric, ginger, garlic, garam masala, onions, vegetable oil and yoghurt mopped up with all buttery naan concluded by a Pista Kulfi – a Pakistani rice ice cream made from lightly whipped double cream, milk rice, flour, sugar and seasoned with almonds, pistachios and rose water. Dine in authentic and traditional ambiance for a taste of cultural cuisine in upmarket surrounds at Daawat – The Authentic Pakistani Restaurant.

True to African style food and atmosphere ambiance, bringing exotic flavours of Africa to the Market Theatre, diners peruse the menu layered with aromatic spices and traditional dishes. Gramadoelas Exotic African Restaurant brings the tastes of Africa to the bustling streets of Johannesburg.

Authentic meal orders save the day without the hassle of cooking using the best and freshest ingredients perfect for dinner parties and busy mums with signature dishes such as Souka Maas - spices fused and ground down with succulent pieces of AAA grade beef cubes. Place your orders before 2pm everyday to experience cooking heaven at Tastebudz in Goldman Street.

This superb Portuguese restaurant has been running for more than ten years and it’s easy to see why. Offering not only traditional Portuguese dishes, but also more unusual Mozambican cuisine, this friendly restaurant provides a memorable dining experience. Although there is no actual wine list, there is a decent selection of popular South African and Portuguese wines to choose from in a well-placed corner cabinet. The cosy, unpretentious ambience is further enhanced by Mozambican hut murals on the walls. Unique and welcoming, A Palhota provides a truly relaxed dining experience with great food, great service and a great atmosphere.

Boasting traditional Italian meals and a decadent curries infused from the styles and flavours of Durban style curries, diners enjoy a myriad of flavours and culinary creations. Savour the signature dish - Lamb curry, cooked on the bone with a selection of hot, medium or mild curry, served with rice, pickles, papadoum and salad. JJ’s is great for relaxed lunch occasions and dinners, easily located in Beacon Isle, Johannesburg.

Il Giardino D’egli Ulivi enchants the senses with fresh air, summer breezes and magical fairy lights situated amidst olive trees and the collective sounds of crickets. This unique Italian restaurant boasts a vibrant setting and interior dressed in cool blue walls, chequered floors and opulent rich colour heightened by chic chandeliers. The atmosphere embraces intimacy and classic Italian food; diners peruse the likes of starters such as Caprese Salad, Melanzane Parmagiana and various Foccacias. The Cozze Marinara - a mussel hotpot with tomato, chilli and garlic is a must try. Homemade pastas accompanied with sauces such as the Spaghetti Aglio Olio Pepperoncino and pasta with olive oil, chilli, garlic, anchovy, parmesan and parsley enrobe the palate. Enjoy a social meal with friends over delightful wine and thin crust pizzas, wood fired and brimming with gourmet toppings or try the Filletto Al Balsamico with mash potato, rocket, parmesan and balsamic reduction. No meal is complete without a decadent il Giardino's Dolce Della Nonna consisting of Amaretto biscotti, nuts, chocolate and cream. Il Giardino D’egli Ulivi seduces and entices with it rich aromas, decadent cuisine and unique interior.

Table spill on onto the sidewalk, inviting relaxed summer lunches and bustling evenings heightened by cool traditional Latin American and Cuban music. The menu is fun and finger licking good, traditional Portuguese entice with subtle flavours of Mediterranean which make for an diverse and exciting variety of choice. The specialties include the Mozambican Prawns, served in either king or queen size, prepared in a light peri-peri lemon sauce, served with basmati rice, simply succulently delicious. Visit Nuno’s Portuguese Restaurant to celebrate life and the joys of good food, wine and friendship on 7th Street, Melville.

For red-blooded meat-eaters, Melville Grill is the only place to go. 1950’s style boards are used to display the best choices of beef for the day. Patrons who don’t fancy red meat are catered for with superb fish, chicken, antipasto and vegetarian offerings. Melville Grill has kept the decor simple and welcoming, with a black and white colour scheme and perfectly suited lighting.  A cosy yet sophisticated atmosphere adds the finishing touch to this meat-eater’s dream.

With a trattoria-style menu full of Italian country-style cuisine, this warm and welcoming family-run cafe provides sumptuous meals in comfortable surroundings. With spacious balcony tables and an elevated position, diners are away from the traffic noise but still in a vibrant and buzzing setting. Come for the food and stay for the atmosphere.