TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

A Churrasqueira

76/100 (2662 ratings)

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"Awesome massive play area for kids. Food is reasonably priced and very tasty. I will certainly be..."

Zane Zane

"Best family restaurant in the south!!! Great and authentic portuguese too!!! Awesome..."

Anton De Klerk

"Great venue. Prawns were just rightly grilled. The vegetables stunning. The milefiole, light and yum...."

Luis Pires

"Great first time experience, the chouriço was good quality, Peri Peri Sauce and Chili were worth the time. I had the pleasure of indulging in their..."

Sibusiso

"Lovely experience here. Service was great thanks to Ben. The food was beyond expectation. The kids had a great time as well.Will definitely be..."

Ayanda Khumalo

"Service was very good. Tom our waiter was very quick and made sure we had everything we needed.The food was great and the portions are big. Had..."

Lalita Lopes

"I love chicken... but Churrasquiera takes that love to a whole new level.That sauce, those rolls, the chicken and an ice cold coke is all I..."

Maria Sundram

"Have been coming to this restaurant for ages, even before they moved to Brackenhurst. The Peri-Peri Chicken, Giblets and Portuguese Steak are all..."

Craig Lockhart

"I arrived late around 9pm and to my surprise they were still operating. Restaurant was very empty and quite an awkward vibe but it doesn't take away..."

Santana De Melo

"What a nice place with good food and great service. Tom our waiter was very attentive. The food was exactly as we ordered it. The meat platter for 2..."

Simone Buckley

"Came here for their birthday specials! The chicken here is always good, crispy skin but the meat remains tender and juicy! Also had some prawns not..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"The Best Baby Chicken i have tasted in South Africa. Service let them down slightly. Dobrada is fantastic. The Waitron staff are friendly and know..."

Willy Van Niekerk

"This was my second time visiting this hidden gem. I absolutely love the service, atmosphere and family friendly environment. The food is delicious..."

Lethukuthula Ayanda Mbatha

"We had a really great lunch here on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant is very spacious and has a fantastic play area outside for kids...."

Travis Campbell

"From starters to dessert, the meals were deliciously tasty. Great flavoured, succulent, peri-peri chicken was the meal of choice. It certainly met..."

AkashJ

"Well prepared meals. Good value for money. We are long standing customers who have never have been disappointed with our discussion to visit this..."

Nitesh Tulsie

"Best family restaurant in the south! Atmosphere, service and food is always great! Parents can relax knowing their kids are safe and having fun in..."

Candace Mandy-Massyn

"Closest that I have come to authentic Portuguese food. The tripe with butter beans was great just right for starters and shared between two people...."

David Adao

"I have been here a few times, the food is superb, the service is friendly and accurate, I have favorites on the menu which never disappoint. The..."

Antonio Goncalves

"The service was great! The waiter was attentive and made us laugh quite a bit! We had the starter platter- which was great and a good choice if..."

Kelly

"Great service from Julio the waiter, food was great, tricnchado was a massive portion, will defiantly go back for some chow there, nice family..."

Trevez Mcfc Jacobs

"They got it right with the traditional Portuguese food. Little Portugal in south africa. Prawns were full of flavour and the oysters... wow... a plus..."

Charlene Nascimento

"A lovely family friendly restaurant that offers efficient service and tasty food at reasonable prices. There's a kiddie play area too. I went to A..."

Samantha Moodley

"This is a real family place. Would've never found it if I didn't search for nearby restaurants in the South on Zomato. It's a little hidden. It's..."

Lesego BabyLee Puso

"We had a great lunch with friends today there. It's been awhile that we found a restaurant that have a playground for the kids and makes delicious..."

Julia Pyle

"Loving churrasqueira that I am becoming a regular must say the service has improved A lot.. The waiters are excellent! Food is also excellent and..."

Sonia Almeida

"A Churrasqueira used to be located on Main road in Rosettenville. Eating dinner there required parking your car in a dark side street, trusting a car..."

Jess (jesska.co.za)

"Came for lunch with the fellas, the service was friendly and quick. The giblets were delicious and served within 10 min of ordering. The prego was..."

Ricardo Ferreira

"Queen prawns are amazing !!! Waiters are incredible and super efficient . Can't wait to come back again . Awesome restaurant to celebrate your 10..."

Taniko Gough

"This is a very unassuming and down to earth place.The food was simple, well cooked and tasted great - good peri peri chicken and lovely..."

Leon Pretorius

"Awesome value for money - the food is excellent and portions are generous! The french custard slice is a slice of heaven. Great food and service -..."

Faye Matthee

"It's been a restaurant my family has been going to for years. Since they were in the south of jhb. I enjoy my Portuguese food, but I have never..."

Heena Ramjee

"The food is always delicious, their prawns are the best. The kids playground is great with a lovely childminder. Don't expect to get in on the..."

Bianca Sue Pohlmann

"It was a baptism that we were invited to and the venue was "A Churrasqueira". I heard quiet a few comments about this restaurant and being Portuguese..."

Jose De Carvalho

"Generally one of my favourites, but tonight not so much. Waitress was great with bringing what she thought she heard, but not necessarily what was..."

Tamiya Stone

"Good lunch today for a family members 60th birthday. Perfect spot for kids and adults. Food today was good, too awhile but was prepared for the wait...."

Quintin Davis

"Really amazing service, we did not enjoy the mussle starter, the chef came to enquire what the problem was and redid the dish to our taste. We had..."

Shanya Naidoo

"Beautiful and bright spot. The service was quick and the food delicious. The Pregos and chips cost less than 50 bucks and offered up big delicious..."

Samantha Wright

"Authentic Portuguese cuisine in the South of Johannsburg at an affordable price. Meals are always hearty and delicious. Clean restaurant with a great..."

Tania Ferreira Da Silva

"I love the new location of this restaurant, it's definitely a step up from the not so lovely area of Rosettenville.We arrived shortly after..."

Jess (jesska.co.za)

"Probably the best chicken I've ever had. For me, this place is up there! That's what I love the most but everything else I've had from these guys is..."

Mark Sham

"Still one of my favourite places for takeaway Portuguese style chicken! Its now close by, quick and easy. Eating there is great too, although if..."

Bruno Miguel De Jesus

"The food here was great as always. And their service too was good for a busy night. I will definitely come here again. Lovely little restaurant!..."

Mpho Mukwevho

"A great move from Rosettenville to Alberton. Service is top notch. Had Carne Alentejana. ....good serving and tasty. The prawn curry was good albeit..."

LUIS PIRES

"Awesome evening with awesome people, Fernando and Lynn. Food was awesome and prawns amazing, service excellent, our waiter's service was like having..."

Deborah Pitout

"So.. 1. Love that it is a family restaurant. 2. Love the prices (very competitive). The food was good and fresh and the atmosphere is..."

Craig Shalekoff

"been around for years.... food is..."

Michelle Fourie

"For a restaurant in Alberton, quite a nice place. Only reservations accepted. It was very busy Friday night and a lot of families. We had the chicken..."

Ania Botha

"Lovely play area for the kids, friendly efficient staff. Resto is airy with big open doors..."

Mariaan Puddlejumper

"This is possibly my most favorite place in the whole of Johannesburg South.I absolutely love the food, the service and the vibe! The food prices..."

CandidMrsT

"This is by far my favourite Portuguese restaurant in Jhb... They have all the known favourites plus some of the more traditional meals!..."

Ricky Ferreira

"Ok i warn you now this is definitely, and without a doubt going to be the most bias review ever, A CHURRASQUEIRA is like home to me, I've been eating..."

NicBLAZE

"A Churrasqueira is an oasis of civilization in the little Lagos chaos of Rosettenville. Swallow your fear of the swarm of immigrants, park on the..."

Kanthan Pillay

"We don't live near Alberton at all and it was recommended by friends. We decided to try it since we were coming from Vereeniging. We were very..."

Annie Chu

"A lovely lunch with the family. It was our first time there. I must say it was refreshing to have a comfy couch outside to have a smoke at instead of..."

SA Music News Magazine

"Amazing setting with the convenience of outdoor or indoor tables and seats. Enough to keep kids entertained the entire time and if you dont have..."

Patrick Ellis

"Been in Alberton since 2018 and first time here. What a hidden jewel. Everything is lovely. Food, service, play area, desserts. Pity it only opens at..."

Auresha Frankson

"Stunning place to take the entire family for delicious, generous food and an incredible playground that will keep children of ALL ages entertained..."

Athena Fisher

"This is such an awesome restaurant. Absolutely the best for family, friends and groups. Huge play area and extremely spacious. The service was great..."

D. K.

"I look forward to visiting A Churrasqueira at their new premises in Newmarket Alberton. They have always been a firm favorite with us. Then on..."

Toni Gon

"Big thanx to Ryan and his team for the good service and friendly staff. Will definitely be seeing me..."

Jj Odendaal

"New venue but has been going for decades with tried and tested Portuguese menu. New premises very child friendly with many activities and menu..."

Mike

"The service was out of the world. The staff is very friendly and the place if filled with really nice people. It was my first time and I wouldnt..."

Katlego “Kat” Lephalala

"Lovely food, lovely vibe. It's the first time I've been to this restaurant since they moved. I had the tripe and my husband had the paella. Both..."

Anita Jack

"By far one of the best family restaurants around. They have an amazing play area that caters for children of all ages. Their child minders are more..."

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