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Restaurants are serving up irresistible winter specials to warm you up from the inside. (Getty Images)
- Warm up this winter with delicious deals on soups, meaty platters, burgers and more on offer in Johannesburg.
- Enjoy spicy tapas, bottomless Cap Classique and a luxurious five-course fine-dining lunch.
- Find comfort food in some of the city’s most trendy suburbs.
As the Johannesburg air turns crisp and fireplaces crackle to life, there is nothing quite as comforting as a warm winter meal.
The bustling city is known for its diverse culinary scene, and many local restaurants are firing up their kitchens with enticing deals to chase away the cold.
From brunching at high-end wine bars in Sandton to munching on saucy burgers by a cosy fire, these are our picks of restaurant specials worth braving the Jozi chill for.
Bowl’d – Sandton
Price: R695 for three-course meal and bottle of wine per couple
Through a unique combination of South African, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, Bowl’d offers couples a delicious night out with a three-course meal and a choice of one bottle of wine.
Situated in the heart of Sandton,Bowl’dcaptures the South African palate through its contemporary style and inspired blend of flavours.
Mozambique– Randburg
Price: R1 10 per person
Enjoy a tasty, mouth-watering rib and wing combo at variousMozambiquelocations around the city this winter season.
The ribs are the absolute star of this offer and are sure to curb those hunger pangs for lunch on Saturdays at the Mozambican eatery.
These succulent ribs are slow-cooked and grilled to tender perfection and bursting with juicy flavour. The offer is paired with Mozambik’s crispy fried Coco-Loco winglets and a side salad.
Sakhumzi Restaurant – Soweto
Price: R250 per person
Tantalise your taste buds with authentic “Kasi” cuisine at Sakhumzi’s in Johannesburg’s vibrant suburb of Soweto.
The trendy restaurant offers legendary buffet-style dining with comforting hits like lamb stew, mogodu, andsamp and beans.
Vivace Restaurant – Sandton
Price: R200 per platter
Indulge in authentic African flavour at Vivace at theRadisson Bluin Sandton.
Every Monday, diners and guests can experience authentic African cuisine with a meaty platter of mala mogodu (tripe), pap and wors, potjiekos, sosaties and beef curry.
Proud Mary – Rosebank
Price: R105 per bowl
A comforting brothy soup is the best defence against the Johannesburg evening chill.
Rosebank’sProud Maryoffers its take on an iconic, tangy, sweet, and delicious Pad Thai soup through an in-house chef special that is available this winter.
Nestled in the heart of Rosebank’s foodie district, Proud Mary’s extensive menu celebrates cuisines from all over the world. It’s a refined, casual, modern dining approach worth a winter night out.
Glenburn Lodge and Spa – Muldersdrift
Price: R185 to R205 per person
TheGlenburn Lodgekitchen is firing up its chef’s winter specials of hearty dishes this season.
Enjoy a selection of three comforting and meaty dishes, including braised lamb shank, beef oxtail, or sweet honey and ginger braised pork belly, perfect for a cosywinternight out.
La Boqueria – Parktown North
Price: R200 for three Para Picar or Tapas and R300 for any five
Celebrate World Tapas Day until 17 July 2024 atThe Boqueria– Johannesburg’s own ode to Hispanic food and culture.
This iconic eatery will have you reminiscing about warm summer evenings as you are transported to a hot night on the streets of Barcelona.
Make cheeky lunchtime dates even hotter with their Para Picar andTapasselection.
The Fat Zebra – Parkhurst
Price: Two burgers for R180
The day before Friday can get intense, so an excellent pre-weekend burger special is always a good treat.
This season, Thursdays are burger days atThe Fat Zebra in Parkhurst.Get this: You’re not limited to just a regular beefburger. Take your pick of an additional chicken or falafel option.
Q Lounge by Quoin Rock – Rosebank
Price: R550 per person, including bottomless Cap Classique
A great brunch spot evokes a feeling of comfort and contentment as you saunter in after a lazy Sunday morning lie-in.
Gems like Q Lounge byQuoin Rockcome out on top with their Sunday brunch and bottomless Cap Classique. Experience the Cape Winelands in Jozi’s trendiest food district.
The Bull Run – Sandton
Price: R165 to R175 per person
Jozi winters can bring a crisp charm but also leave you cravinghearty comfort food.
Thankfully, The Bull Run’s feel-good meals including tender, cheesy chicken and broccoli and spicy butter chicken roti wrap are among delectable winter specials that warm you up from the inside.
The Shortmarket Club – Rosebank
Price: R450 per person for five courses
Enjoy a five-course lunch menu atLuke Dale Roberts’ Shortmarket Clubin trendy Rosebank.
The upmarket brasserie offers modern food with Asian influences.
The fine dining experience starts off with a crunchy ciabatta served with rustic wild garlic oil while the main course is a comforting roasted pork loin.
Diners can end off the winter special with a gooey chocolate fondant served with a nutty peanut butter ice-cream.
Hussar Grill – Midrand
Prices: R70 to R325
With the winter chill in full force, TheHussar Grilloffers a variety of winter warmers available to Joburg diners.
Savour their delicious winter menu that includes a rich French onion soup, tender classic beef cuts of short rib and oxtail, decadent malva pudding, and a glass of robust red or crisp white wine.
– Do you know of any cold-fighting dinner and lunch specials available at Joburg restaurants this winter season? Send us your recommendations at [email protected].
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