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Jonny's Place

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"My third time at Jonny’s, but the best experience so far. Second time eating out since lockdown, the menu has changed a bit and I ordered the..."

Edna

"I have been to Jonny’s in the past and always liked the experience. This weekend, first time during the COVID 19 pandemic I was back for a lunch..."

Edna

"Delicious and always consistent. Presentation and taste 10 out 10. Staff and owner always welcoming and pleasant. Will continue coming back for more..."

Cheryl Pillay

"Favourite place hidden away in Dainfern. Food is fantastic. Always a warm welcome from waiters and management. Their chicken is superb. The..."

AKshar Sewkuran

"Great, relaxed restaurant. Love the outside deck & decor inside. Good seafood and great service. Price differences between the lighter meals & main..."

Gaby

"Brilliant experience from the delicious warm bread rolls to the ice-cream and bar one sauce. For the main I had the hake and chips- which was..."

Megz Mackintosh

"Love this restaurant. The food is amazing and the service is great! I look forward to going out for a relaxed but delicious lunch or dinner at this..."

Leigh Robinson

"We haven't had a bad meal here. Service is friendly. Lots of seating options with a sports bar section.Family friendly.I..."

Nonku & Baby💞

"Amazing food, always. Great vibe that is always present during the week. Have eaten here many times and have never had a bad meal. Would recommend..."

Gennaro Bonafede

"You could be sitting in the middle of Mozambique, the look and feel in the Resturant is so inviting. wonderful service and delicious food. Try the..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Tried a lot of places in Jozi for seafood. Been disappointed many times.Do try out Jonnys in Dainfern......Great ambience, fantastic seafood!..."

Anush Zachariah Alex

"Always driven passed this spot and finally popped in for Sunday dinner. I love the chilled 'seaside' decor, little hammocks hanging off the ceiling,..."

Sesh

"Good food. Good service. I've had take-aways from there twice. The guys on the line are so humble and orders are never wrongly captured. It's quite..."

Arvind Seetohul

"Jimmy's Mozambican was a great find! The food is delicious, I really really enjoyed this restaurant. Serving authentic food, the service is fantastic..."

Anna Correia

"This is and will always be my family's local, when you come to Jonny's not only do you get the best personalized service, but you really get..."

Tash Casey

"We visit Jonny's often, and always have great food. Delicious peri-peri chicken and the milho frito are excellent. Sea-side decor leads to a..."

Christine Morrisson

"One of our best restaurants in Joburg... authentic Mozambiquan Portuguese cuisine served with passion & love. Jonny is always around & up for a good..."

Brent Lindeque

"Wow wow wow! I drove all the way from Craighall for this and boy! Was it worth it! Every bite was delicious. The baby chicken is moist and seasoned..."

NancyBeTooFancy

"Great food, great service and great value. The seafood braai on Sundays is definitely worth it. All the waiters are very friendly and helpful. Will..."

Rakman

"We popped in here for lunch on a Sunday. A very busy family restaurant, so call and book before pitching up. I had the most amazing prawns whilst..."

Dhanshree Bramdav

"Not badly priced, service was good and friendly... due to it being popular you might need to book a table on the weekend... quite a few kids running..."

Collin Allin

"Have been to Jonnys on four occasions. Service is great, food is fantastic. Chicken and prawn combo is a bomb and does oooooh so much for an Indian..."

Raven Brijrajh

"I had the mozambican chicken and ribs as my first meal and it was amazing, probably the best pork ribs and half chicken that I have ever had. The..."

Ricky Cameron-Smith

"Well where to start, from being a long time client of cescos randburg I strive to eat the best porra chow around, so from east rand to north rand by..."

Gramo

"Mostly been for Sunday lunches which has their seafood braai special. Great food and vibe. Service has always been good. Kids also get a little toy..."

G's Point

"Quality is exceptionalPricing is perfectFish is fresh, prepared well, portions are good.The waiters are so attentive. Warm..."

Steve

"Great place for the whole family brilliant food and wonderful staff clean restaurant and wonderful atmosphere it's not a type of restaurant that..."

Connor

"The food was delicious and the atmosphere was relaxed! Calamari was so tender😊 I recommend the deep fried Oreo's, if you have a sweet tooth!..."

Kerry Hkc Campbell

"Great family style restaurant! Good vibe and atmosphere. I had the grilled hake with mash. The fish was cooked to perfection and the mash was..."

Maxine Boyd

"Stunning place, great customer service and delicious food. Owners always go out of their way for their clients and the waiters are always attentive..."

Luutske Powlesland

"Last night was my first time at Jonny's.The service was fantastic, we were so well looked after and our orders came out at an impressive..."

Jade Simpson

"Great food, great service and atmosphere!! my father in law lives overseas and every trip he comes out we especially go for prawns to..."

Vince

"I absolutely loved the cocktails here. It was one of the best Pina Coladas that I've had. They also have a slush puppie machine and I added some..."

Jenny Louw

"Good honest food. Lots of flavour and personality...service is always warm and friendly. can see from the regulars this place is a regular..."

Leeneshen Govender

"Always enjoy Jonny's.Great food and reasonably priced. One of the best chickens around!!!!! Never disappointed after a meal here. Service is good and..."

Brett Cooper

"Lunch today (8 October 2016) We happened to find Jonny's through Zomato as we were in the Dainfern area and had no idea where to..."

Tiffany

"Johnny's is an amazing little gem. It has become a regular place for me and my mom to have lunch and dinner. The airy, large smoking section is a..."

Candice Degotte

"Decided to go here for dinner last night. We started with chicken wings and the avo Ritz. The prawns were overcooked as they were chewy but still..."

Auriel Myburgh

"Pleasant family restaurant in The Valley Centre, Dainfern. Lovely deck to enjoy cocktails on a sunny afternoon, and menu is extensive. Mozambiquan..."

Heather Hook

"Best place in Jhb!! The vibe is amazing, the food is outstanding and Johnny is always there with a smile on his face. This is truly one of our..."

Faye Evans

"We have been here twice. The first time was excellent and the second time not as nice. It has a great , fresh coastal eatery feel with attentive..."

Nigel

"Best seafood in town. Of all the fish restaurants in and around Fourways, Jonny's is where I will insist to go to eat fish, and they are very..."

Tristan Davies

"I visited Jonnys last night to celebrate a family birthday. The restaurant was packed but we managed to get a table. From the relaxed atmosphere to..."

Jarred Michael Bell

"Another delicious meal. Great atmosphere, exceptional service, extensive menu and delicious food. Highly recommended. Burger special is a must...."

Debbieklin

"So I decided to take my boyfriend out for his 31st birthday, decided to go somewhere close to home. We ended up at Jonny's. I called as it was..."

Tonya Williams

"So because my boyfriend loves seafood we always try to find different places that he can enjoy seafood one being Jonnys Mozambican family restaurant..."

Joelene

"Good family restaurant tucked away in Dainfern. Unassuming and surprising establishment offering homely, comforting seafood in Johannesburg. For..."

Jen

"As always Jonny's didn't disappoint! Fantastic food and a wonderful atmosphere🍾 Jonny's presence around the Restraunt gives it an imitate touch..."

Nic Hern

"Great Portuguese restaurant with a great menu. Food is tasty and service very good. Owner run always a good thing! Delicious freshly baked rolls..."

Lulu

"Jonnys never disappoints. This is our local the food is always excellent . Try the baby chicken it's the best. The decor is comfy, the waiters very..."

Cheryl Treacy

"Had lunch at Jonny's was craving Mozambican food and tried it out! The ambiance is great and welcoming the waiters are friendly and attentive...."

Mmule

"Went there on the spur of the moment on a Thursday evening, got there and the place was full, but the owner jumped to the task organized a table for..."

Pierre Fick

"Jonny's Mozambican Restaurant has a R140 all you can eat seafood special which includes calamari, prawns and line fish with sides (veggies, chips,..."

Lauras World

"Jonny's never ever disappoints! A regular spot for a Friday night dinner with family and friends. The flavours are fantastic and the service is..."

Tanya Venter

"A good restaurant which was very warm and welcoming. Had attentive waiters and the most divine chicken and prawns. Wife had an incredibly delicious..."

Niklesh Badhur

"Authentic Portuguese food. Never had a bad meal, food is tasty and service is good. I am never disappointed with Jonny's meals and..."

Lisa

"A brilliant restaurant with excellent food and stunning atmosphere. Highly recommended for family, parties or friends. We have followed the owner..."

Thebayvels@mweb.co.za

"Lovely spot for a great meal. Nice variety of options on the menu. Friendly and efficient service. Food was very fresh. Definitely a must for a..."

BJ

"An excellent restaurant, great service, food and atmosphere. Always excited to have a meal here. The roquefort snails are the best I have ever had,..."

Robyn Amy Fincham

"This is definitely a hidden gem. Great atmosphere, good service and good food. Reasonable priced, good value for money. Squid heads are very..."

PJ Prinsloo

"They serve the best peri peri chicken in the Southern Hemisphere. Great atmosphere for food and a couple glasses or wine, or a few bottles of beer...."

SimonThePieMan

"A first time, an unforgettable time, awesome food, service and Jonny on the floor making sure everything runs like clockwork. My starter, Mussels in..."

Keith Hutchinson

"Absolutely stunning food, very homely and warm. Large smoking area and large family area. A little loud inside but worth a visit. I have been there..."

Marc Van Jaarsveldt

"Jonny's food is magnificent. Very well priced with a great Portuguese influence. The baby chicken is a great meal if you're on the hungry side. ..."

Justin Power

"Comfortable, cosy "local" serving a busy area with solid comfort food, with a Portuguese influence. Peri-Peri dishes, Chourico‎ sausage in many..."

Shane Van Jaarsveldt

"Good value for money, always friendly and fantastic service. Fab food!! Loved the stuffed crab yesterday......"

Corlia Van Der Merwe

"Great food, great vibe. Never had a bad meal there. Good value for..."

Gavin Stevens

"You're always guaranteed to have a festive time at Jonny's. The food is ok, but what they lack in food taste, they make up in atmosphere. Always a..."

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