Tauren Steak Ranch

About Tauren Steak Ranch

A warm welcome at Tauren Steak Ranch in the heart of the Namaqualand!

Sit down, relax and enjoy your meal. Our menu offers a wide selection to cater for every taste. Our steaks are well matured and grilled to your preference.

All our meals are prepared with care and pride – so bear with us if, during peak hours, our attention to your meal causes you to wait a few minutes more than usual.

We take pride in offering you a wide selection of wine to complement your dining experience. However, you are welcome to bring your own wine, for which we charge a R20 corking fee.

For groups of eight and more patrons, a ten percent service charge will be added.

Trading Hours:

Monday to Friday 12:00 till late
Saturday 12:00 till late
Sunday Closed (Aug and Sept, 17.30 till late )

The name Tauren (a bull on its hind legs) suggests steak in its purest form – and the bull logo has signified a steak ranch from as early as the cowboy era.

Tauren was established in 1986 as Christie’s Kingdom, the brainchild of Christie Hennig. Back then it was one of the first modern-day restaurants.

In 1991, Johan Reinke bought the restaurant and named it Michelle’s Restaurant, in honour of his wife.

A year later, Bester Warnich and Johan Swanepoel bought Michelle’s and renamed it BJ’s Steak Ranch. The name was retained when Johan became sole owner – and in 1999 when Dawie Groenewald bought the restaurant.

In 2005, Abrie Mostert took over the steak ranch and, in partnership with his brother Bert, rebuilt the restaurant to its current full glory. They introduced the slogan 'Come Hungry'!

In 2011, Johan Swanepoel returned to his beloved Namaqualand and reclaimed Tauren – this time assisted by his wife Joey, a capable hostess and manager.