TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Kota Joe Roadhouse - Edenvale

85/100 (8146 ratings)

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"Great service and the milkshakes are to die for ❤️ not forgetting their beautiful beautiful set..."

Shanice Le Kay

"Amaziiiing food, oh my goodness. Love their Kota and one liter milkshake. What a treat..."

Nosipho

"The service here could have definitely been better. The food was good as well but nothing amazing. I would return for a quick bite if I didn’t have..."

Brittany Smith

"Highly recommended. Delicious food and friendly staff. The music creates the vibe, ‘failarmy’ on the tv screen makes sure that you are kept in..."

Candice Carlson

"I just died and went to milkshake HEAVEN. What an incredible roadhouse. Great service, they really got this concept right. I had a milktart milkshake..."

Radha Chhita-Nathoo

"What can I say...great Roadhouse...service with a smile...delicious food...excellent quality. I have been to Kota Joe in Pretoria...first time in..."

Dirk

"With the new look its now definitely my favorite To-Go-Place for a quick but filling bite. Making it a mission to try everything on the..."

Patricia

"Never heard a negative comment about Kota joe’s Kota. In fact, even ice cream or waffles.The food is so nice. But I don’t understand why..."

Phatu Phanzu

"Food is quick and easy. There is a but. .. very oily. It is fast foods after all. Really great and quick service. Good management. Must try is their..."

Theo Cheung

"To start, my review is weighted in much appreciation for the level of detail and attention paid to the history and nostalgia of the classic drive in..."

Gautam Rao

"I love their pizzas and dessert menu. Their cookies and cream milkshakes are heaven. Staff is so awesomely friendly. We visit here at least..."

Michaela Leon

"The picture does no justice to show how amazing this food tastes!! The wait is so worth it! My taste buds are so happy with me. Pizza is so tasteful,..."

Auriel Myburgh

"I’ve come here on multiple occasions and it’s always been great and tonight was no exception but there were a few flaws, such as for some reason..."

M&T Critics

"Best chicken I’ve eaten , the flavor is amazing and it’s really juicy . The chips that come with it is a hit , really love this place and the..."

Parushin Naidoo

"Had a great meal 🥘 at Kota. Portion sizes are generous to large and value for money very fair. The milkshakes are to die for and my wife had the..."

Mario Jv Resnburg

"Come here for your junk food fix! The kota's are so tasty! It's rich and saucy and super filling, I usually can't finish the kota's - there is a lot..."

Sasha De Oliveira

"Kota Joe is everything a roadhouse should be – noisy, colourful and vibrant. It reminds me in a way of the old classic roadhouses like The..."

David Leite

"The best beef kota everrr! This kota is like a schawarma but instead of the classic pita, the flavorful filling is stuffed into a fresh kota roll..."

Tenisha Frank

"Drove all the way from Fourways in my PJs because I haven't had a roadhouse meal in years and felt like it. I got the footlong just like I used..."

Cailyn Stevens

"If you want to load yourself with lots of carbs come here.. here you are guaranteed to find a sandwhich or kota of bread that is stuffed with fries....."

Jose De Carvalho

"This place is my sweet naughty getaway from all the conventional takeaway places. You have a choice to eat in your car or sit at a table...."

Jannie Van Zyl

"Kota's are huge oversized-not-complaining deliciousness!! Just a bit too much chips as a filler but otherwise awesome. Milkshakes are great but some..."

Pinkshirlz

"Best place in Jhb for a sneaky milkshake and slap chips. Although their chips aren't as good as Doll House, the service and whole experience is heads..."

Jay

"Been dying to come here since hearing about it.Rolling up to it, Kota Joes looks like what you'd expect from a Roadhouse. We chose to be..."

Travis Campbell

"Kota Joe - lives up to their slogan "screw the diet". I have Kota Joe on a regular basis. This establishment offers some amazing food choices :)..."

Nishkalen Ramsunder

"Although matric exams have been killing me insanely and I basically disappeared off the face of the earth. Definately doesn't mean I was not eating..."

Gabriela Taryn Isaacs

"What a pleasant surprise, we ordered 9 milkshakes,and 5Kotas for us at the office, they took only 20min to have everything ready and the service was..."

Jani Du Toit

"I happened to see this pop up on Zomato while trying to find a place to eat at during a work trip. I read amazing things about the milkshakes, and..."

Janita Naidoo

"Best roadhouse I have been to. Clean facilities, friendly staff, good food and overall good service.You have an option to dine in, sit in your car or..."

Siphiwe Tshabalala

"Great fun! Got to have a meal out without the inconvenience of actually going into a restaurant. Service is fantastic and friendly. My husband raved..."

Paula Dow

"The best milkshakes in the east! This is the first time I've ever tried a roadhouse - probably because I've never known what to expect from..."

Genevieve Law

"Best milkshakes in the East Rand. These guys are definitely making Roadhouses cool again, 1 kota at a time. Food is above average, nothing to write..."

Lefa Noko

"Stopped in quickly today had a decadent milkshake and a Kota. Brought back memories from my childhood, when we used to go to the roadhouse every..."

Daphne

"Typical roadhouse food. I am not too excited about their kotas... I know kotas are more delicious than that. I feel like somethings should be kept as..."

Yolisa

"Lovley service easy food amazing atmosphere went there me me my wife and two kids we could not finish the food as its big meals and I paid less than..."

Mike Dahbour

"Fabulous selection of delectable flavored milkshakes - flavours like the Toblerone, Lindt, Crunchy and Ferrero Rocher come packed with actual..."

Clare Appleyard

"Exactly what you want a roadhouse to be. Awesome staff and service. I had the Horlicks and Fudge Milkshake and Milano Pizza. Hands down best..."

Laura Kapelari

"Very well done up . Really looks nice everything about this place is really cool , waiters and waitresses are all so friendly , milks shakes are s..."

Cameron Jody Robey

"Standard Kota Joe's fair; good food, a once-in-a-while indulgence, great pricing, friendly and a great amount of staff. A preferred destination for..."

Lucianrajah

"The Jozi Restaurant Page on Facebook has numerous reviews on Kota Joe ... we drove to Fordsburg, everything were closed, so we drove to Kota..."

Alma Pretorius

"Best milkshakes ever! Apart from the amazing food and the lovely staff this place has the best chilled atmosphere- like you can go in your pjs and no..."

Jerusha

"There were three people in the car when we pulled up to the road house and we were greeted with a friendly smile by our waitress and served quickly..."

Dakota Murphy

"Been here twice and loved it. Simple setup, waiters bring menus or there is a big menu in front. Service can be slow but its to be expected, if you..."

Zoë Dorothy Brentano

"Always the best milkshakes and freshest food! Such friendly staff and a hip atmosphere with the latest music. Definitely a great place to eat with..."

Krinisha Kara

"With no power at home brought the family for a roadhouse meal with a twist. Haloumi wraps, schwarma kota & chicken strips n chips were enjoyed by..."

Roland Schwartz

"I miss the good old roadhouse.I remember as a child, going to the Doll's House in Moulie Point in Cape Town and getting a footlong hot dog and..."

Jon Gericke

"Kota Joe has some of the best milkshakes.... Tasted a few different flavours and it can be agreed that the Iced Zoo Biscuit Milkshake is the best! ..."

Miruthini Naiker

"This place reminded me of how road houses used to be. Great music with a fun vibe. The food is typical road house style. Milkshakes are..."

Justine Taitz

"Kota Joe has some of the best milkshakes around, the zoo biscuit milkshake is amazing. I usually order a Kota or a Chicken whenever I go there...."

Epicurean Republic

"Great menu, wouldn't recommend it for a low calorie diet though. I've ordered the food before and there's nothing exceptional about it really. Great..."

Elmay Swart

"Screw the diet! Awesome establishment. Milkshakes are heavenly. Had the prego kota real value for money. I recommend go hungry. Coco pops milkshake..."

Dean Govindsamy

"Best experience by far. Hope you venture out to the West Rand area. We need you out there. good service and the best Milk shake I ever had. Best vibe..."

Peet Van Vuuren

"The place looks cool and pumps out dance music set to sixties in a modern style mix, a backdrop of black tiles on the walls and huge billboards and..."

Ken

"Always look forward to a milkshake or and take away from here! While you wait for you order there's some awesome beats going and the old cartoons..."

Ashleigh Dames

"The best roadhouse out there! Their milkshakes are out of this world! A definite must try! Skip McDonald's when you're on your way home from a night..."

Cait Morris

"Kota Joe's in van Riebeeck Road, Edenvale. I've been wanting to go for so long and seeing that Sunday's are my cheat day, off we went. We arrived..."

Adele

"Not having grown up in Joburg, roadhouses are a relatively foreign concept and typically places that are only visited when all else is closed. Having..."

Jonathan Starmer

"I have not tasted the food, but their milkshakes are unbelievably delicious. Available in a range of contemporary and tempting flavours, such as..."

GiaCostella

"When my friend told me about Kota Joe's, I wasn't sure what to expect. I'm happy to say I was thoroughly excited about my experience there. My Kota..."

Siya Galela

"I have been hearing good things about Kota Joes for jonks.I FINALLY had the opportunity to grab a bite here, being in the area.My..."

Max Cohen

"Hi there Nicole please can you contact me on 081 095 6511 I am interested in a franchise and would like to find out all the requirements regards..."

Simon Green

"Having just moved to Edenvale and finding my surroundings i ended up at this really great ROADHOUSE. I had the best tasting spare ribs with chips ..."

Riaan Koster

"Kota Joe Roadhouse is my ultimate guilty pleasure. I just love the variety of tasty grub on offer. The milkshakes are a must! Great for a quick bite..."

Justin Griesel

"Good pricing. Very quick service and the food was great. The milkshakes are absolutely out of this world. Would definitely go back. Overall it was a..."

Shae Hauptfleisch

"Love their milkshakes, we just phone and order and they are always ready for us to stop and go. The whole family love the chocolate milkshakes and..."

Nix_

"This place is great. The vibe is amazing. The milkshakes (zoo biscuits!!!!) are incredible and the food is great value for money. Sure, it's no..."

El Broide

"Awesome food, awesome vibe and really good value for money! The Kotas are really delicious and the milkshakes are to die for! Great roadhouse and is..."

Natalie Wadsworth

"I only visited this place because my friends were horrified I'd never been to a) Edenvale and b) a roadhouse (American). It was interesting, I'd say...."

Nafisa Akabor

"Every time I have visited the Kota Joe franchise, I have been pleasantly surprised. For a quick supper or naughty indulgence you have to try my 2..."

Alexa Robalo

"I loooove Kota Joe!! But we were very upset to see them closed tonight? Does anybody have an idea what happened?..."

Melissa Megan Van Wyngaadt

"Kota Joe is my local fast and easy eat out, it is not what you would call a fine dining experience but the food is good for the small price you pay,..."

Mark Van Zyl

"I had a last-minute take out date with my girlfriend, and we enjoyed everything we ordered. The place is always busy but the staff is really fast in..."

Tebatso Maja

"Must try their Kota, we love it. There are few selection for vegetarian, but you can ask them to do a special vegetarian kota. There is special for..."

Gavin Hsiao-Ying Kung

"We are always going to Kota Joe and the service we are always getting is extremely amazing. Yesterday we were running a bit late so we called so that..."

Felicia Nokuthula Mlambo

"Incredible food and milkshakes. Always enjoyable with our family from overseas or across South Africa. The team does a great job with their service...."

Gabriella Stewart

"Great food 26/09/2023 Coming back here after 4years. The service is still excellent, Dennis served us so well. We had to arrive early so we can get..."

Louisa Langa

"The food is so goooood, had the club kota 10/10 definitely..."

Keletso Raboshakga

"Didn't know about this place until i decided to google kota places around me and out came this funny funky trendy place... 🙃 love the vibrant..."

Philiswa D Makhaye

"I use to go there every Saturday afternoon for a good late lunch and milkshakes with my kids.The service is great and the food is great 👍......."

Phumla Mutemba

"First visit to a roadhouse in a long time. Found this gem of a place with an amazing vibe..Service and food is good quality. Make sure u order the..."

Ursula X

"Tasty, decent portions, cozy sitting location..."

Olatomiwa Akinlaja

"a lovely fast food joint where don't have to leave your car to order or you can sit at the..."

Tashlyn Watson

"Amazing setup! Looks like those drive-in outdoor movie theatre. We ordered wings, Dagwood kotas, and a footlong super boerie. All the food tasted..."

Po-Kai Cheng

"For an exclusive "road house" experience you have to try Kota Joe's. This is a truly American type set up with pricing that is affordable and..."

PN

"Wow! What an awesome experience. It was our 1st time and we thought of trying it out after all the rave reviews. The service was quick and efficient...."

Laurian Walker

"Stylish roadhouse, good value and great food, well presented even as takeaways. Kids loved their cool drinking bottle with straw to keep and reuse...."

Catherine Voges

"Best milkshakes in town, hands down! Took the kids for a treat, Wednesdays are awesome. Buy one classic retro milkshake and get one free 🥰 Shared..."