Best Gin on Tap in Johannesburg

2 restaurant menus in South Africa, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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J's Diner
J's Diner
83/100 (861 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Portuguese
Mediterranean
European
Portuguese
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Espetada
Seafood Rice
Garlic and Olive Oil
Prawn Platter
Chicken Prego & Chips
1kg Medium Prawns
Schnitzel with Vegetable
Fried Squid Heads
Peri-Peri Baby Chicken
Gin on Tap
Calamari
Calamares
Bar One Chocolate Cake
Rack of Ribs on Special
Chicken Prawn Combo
Prawns
Pastel De Nata Just Like Belém & Espresso
Don Pedro
Grilled Calamari and Squid Heads
Mussels Marinara
Rump Egg and Chips
Stuffed Calamari
Seafood Platter for Two
Sit down
Portuguese
European
Seafood
Mediterranean
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
BYOB
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Seafood platter for2 was fantastic! Really fantastic taste! Highly..."
Adrian Jakub
"I highly recommend J's Diner. Their food is to die for, absolutely divine.....their service is good. Waiters are efficient and friendly. ..."
Barbara Pereira
"Awesome food, peri-peri chicken just like I remember having in my original home country,..."
Rob Das Neves
"always fabulous.... best chicken and prawns in the..."
Katie Barry
"Top class food coupled with great service. Really enjoyed our night..."
Justin Worthington
"My boyfriend and I decided to have dinner here on a Friday night and we absolutely loved it! They allow you to bring your own drinks so we purchased..."
Teznee Pillay
"Fab food, well priced and great service! Will definitely be back again. Shared the 1kg prawns and a calamari main with three people and it was..."
Hayward
"Fantastic seafood! You can’t go wrong with the seafood platter for two.Such reasonable prices and bring your own booze!One of my..."
Sarah
"Superb and consistent quality of Portuguese-style cuisine. Absolutely marvelous chicken livers peri-peri, prawns to die for, blue cheese salad that..."
Jeris Fasser
"I've been to J's five times now already. Take a bottle of wine (no corkage fee) and take in the vibe!It doesn't look like much from..."
Klaus-Louis Jansen Van Vuuren
"Lovely family restaurant. Authentic Portuguese cuisine at reasonable prices. The staff is friendly, the food is great AND you can bring your own..."
Thuli Mthembu Zulu
"This was my second time at J’s Diner and took my friends to experience it. The food was incredible as always and our waiter was great too since my..."
Elzaan Claassen
"Really good value for money and probably the best peri peri chicken around. Love all their combos too! A hidden gem with a quaint and cozy..."
Kirsty Morey
"I organized my birthday of 30 people at Js on a Friday night. The staff & vibe were both spectacular. The food is fresh, delicious and well priced. ..."
Courtney Thatcher
"Simple, authentic Portuguese diner. Good, simple food with little frills... great service too!You can bring your own booze,but they do..."
Skye Da Silva
"Casual dining for a Friday night. Friendly staff, good food, good buzz about the place, always a sign of a successful restaurant. Sat outside as it..."
Big Al
"Have to congratulate the new owners for bringing this Portuguese restaurant back to life. Great food once again being served.  We had their..."
Ian Taylor
"I was pleasantly surprised by J's Diner!The food was good, portions were generous and service decent.The portions are big enough..."
Joash Narainsamy
"Fantastic food, great place for dinner with some friends as it has a social atmosphere.Prices are probably a bit on the high side all..."
Daniel Heynike
"Good Portugese foodPlace was busy for a thursday night with alot of families present and a few birthdays happening.Ordered a..."
Priyesh Patel
"Lovely unpretentious venu. They are licenced but you are welcome to bring your own wine with no charge for corkage. Food is great - prawns are..."
Dale Walden
"Nice lunch joint where you can take your own drinks.... keeps the price down for pensioners. They mostly have specials that are also offered at a..."
Howard.hamilton6
"Came here for lunch and very impressed! Friendly staff and nice spacious seating area with big windows overlooking the road. Ordered the..."
Sam Mangold
"Best Portuguese food in Johannesburg, so affordable and the vibe at the restaurant is amazing.  Food is of a great quality and the flavor is out of..."
Dian De Wet
"A mid week outing to what we thought would be a plain Jane restaurant, our jaws dropped when we just barely got the last table. Bookings are..."
Anthea Chittenden
"Great food. The waitress really tried her best. It was her birthday as well as ours, so we have her a balloon too. . Unfortunately Management sucks !..."
Sadye Feldman Dodgen
"Really nice place to have a meal with friends! Good vibe and very reasonably priced food. Would recommend the prawns and mussels (as a starter). It's..."
Janine Howard
"Wow wow such a lovely evening filled with great service and excellent food!!! We had the ribs and prawn combo and it was delicious!!! The portion..."
Clarissa Morton
"What a homely place. Good vibe. Delicious food. Friendly staff and manager. All you need to have a good night out with friends. I would most..."
Himesh Mistry
"This was our first visit after hearing about this place from a few people. No fiuss , no frills, affordable kind of place. Vibey and very busy on a..."
Cristina Melosi Scola
"Fantastic! Laid back atmosphere, and good food! Very well priced, and can take your own wine with no corkage. Really enjoyed the prawns (food came..."
Lizelle Pottas
"This little spot is such a gem. The BYOB policy is great, the food is out of this world and so reasonable, the staff are very friendly and the..."
Nicole
"Simple Portuguese restaurant with a BYOB policy. Popular with the locals and rightfully so. Food was great at a very reasonable price and service..."
Matthew Hill
"Wow wow wow. I was gobsmacked with the food, the service and how awesomely cheap the food was. Its always packed so make a reservation. Bring your..."
Yolleen
"Finally made it to J’s Diner - it did not disappoint. The food, although very reasonably priced, was delicious. The menu includes numerous combo..."
Nishela Ramgoolam
"Very delicious rump steak!! Quite the best I've had. And very well priced! You can bring your own drinks which is great! John the owner is friendly..."
Nicole
"We popped over to J's diner for a mid week meal. What a pleasant experience. It was busy when we arrived which is always a good sign. Our starters..."
Stacey Lee Johnson
"Had lunch with friends and family at J's Diner - as usual J's was full , even after moving to a new venue about a year ago that is probably 4 times..."
Louis Van Der Merwe
"Well well well. Heard great reviews but was always slightly sceptical as it looks a bit pub from the outside. Walked in - packed! Vibey! With..."
Margaux De Wet
"Decided to try J's diner last night after hearing so much about it. The place was already packed when we arrived before 7 and fortunately we booked a..."
JC
"Delicious food and amazing service😍 we ate chourico, squid heads, chicken, prawns and calamari. All well cooked, and beyond delicious! Definitely..."
Erin Hazan
"What a win!Little Portuguese restaurant that ticks all the boxes!Arrived for a birthday here on a Friday evening to find this place packed...."
Megan Palm
"Hidden away in a corner next to the Spar ... is this little gem of a restaurant.  The place was packed, luckily I booked a table.I wanted..."
Alma Pretorius
"Great Piri Piri chicken. Ok Calde verde. Service pleasant but unimpressive. Splendid atmosphere. Very busy. Well worth a trip. Prawns good...."
Toby Williams
"Good was great..... Will def be back. Waitress however could not give good guidance on menu options. Chicken tasted great and didn't feel pre-cooked..."
Tendai
"Had heard good reviews of this Portuguese restaurant in the Blairgowrie centre and was not disappointed. We sat outside on a lovely summer's eve and..."
Cleo
"Cannot fault the food, service and prices. The best value for money restaurant in Johannesburg. Bring your own drink - plenty ice, ice buckets..."
Graham Corbett
"Went to J's for dinner a few nights ago, and I was thoroughly impressed. It was my second time there, and I was not disappointed. The atmosphere is..."
Natalia Bonegio
"Good, down to earth LM style cafe. It's a godsend that they pitched up in the area - rather the sort of place you'd find in Jhb South where you get..."
Darryl W
"What a gem! J's is so understated and casual but the food is a winner!We all had the six queen prawns with vegetables. The dish was so..."
Alexa Scola
"In a big fan of a peri peri chicken with chips for lunch and Js diner delivers on this. The price is excellent for a half chicken. I've had the..."
Alan Mitchell
"My first time and definitely not my last. Food was delicious and at a reasonable price. Overall friendly and great service, especially for a big..."
Francelle Erwee
"This place has a great family atmosphere. The service is great and there were no complaints from our table of about 20. There was a large variety of..."
Claire Richardson
"I enjoy J's because it is really reasonably priced and they have good, wholesome Portuguese food. They are however REALLY packed and you need to book..."
Love.Life.Daley
"What a magnificent experience!!!Packed on a Tuesday night and made a plan for us to sit in and thank goodness for that!!! Food was incredible,..."
Shaun Raaff
"J's is the bomb. A very low key & inexpensive restaurant which really shatters the mindset that all good restaurants must be extravagant and..."
Byron Goldberg
"I have had this on my bookmarked restaurants for quite a while and decided to finally go here last Monday to celebrate my boyfriend getting a new car..."
Taryn Spark
"An easy going, down to earth restaurant with great food and great prices. BYOB. A good selection of Portugese food, mostly chicken and seafood. I..."
Lucy Lightfoot
"J's Diner is a real treat.  The food is amazing.  Such good value for money.  We ordered the steak, the chicken and the fish.  All meals were..."
Ruth Ancer
"You get what you pay for, the food was reasonably priced, decent portions and tasty. It lived up to my expectations. Great for a quick family dinner..."
Carole Craggs
"Excellent takeaway venue. If you don't mind rustic, including plastic chairs - dining in is an option. The calamari and chicken are firm favorites...."
Linda Meyer
"J's was absolutely packed on arrival and we hadn't made a booking. No problem, One of the managers/owner went next door and brought us a camping..."
Joshua Weiss
"Very Portuguese looking which is a little old fashioned but that doesn't even matter when you're getting proper Portuguese food. The veg isn't..."
Tasia Moreira
"Looks like a hole in the wall but you're absolutely surprised by the tasty food that is brought from the kitchen. We have eaten the Espetada, baby..."
Irene Kehayas
"J's came highly recommended so the poor reviews were not going to put is off. On a busy road, plastic chairs, tables and table cloths. Paper..."
AD
"After all the negative reviews we were fairly apprehensive when we dined at J's last night.There were 6 adults and two children and we had a..."
Gavin Walsh
"This place is a gem. I always order the chicken and prawn combo. The chicken is absolutely amazing. Chorizo is always good to start off with. Make..."
Tim Ross
"Awesome peri peri baby chicken. So tasty but I erred by ordering the half chicken. The portion was small. Prices are very fair. They coped well with..."
Binsy
"The cool and calm atmosphere calls in lovers and old friends. The music and deco compliment the vibe. The service is friendly and well timed. The..."
Waseema Lombard
"Excellent food, we went on a whim to this place not knowing what to expect, but we were pleasantly suprised. We had good wine, and the prices were..."
Lesedi “The Story Oracle” Mogoatlhe
"A stunning little restaurant with quite a romantic ambience. Service wasn’t great as our waiter was more concerned with the other tables and seemed..."
Akira Wing
"Excellent service and a creative and Fusion-filled Menü with organic locally grown „in season“ vegetables in every dish. The cocktails offer..."
Ann Christiansen
"Wonderful simple setting with fantastic food. Every dish done with passion and presented beautifully. All ingredients are sourced from organic..."
abdul ebrahim
"What can I say about Coobs?...The last time we ate there it was still in Parkhurst. I happen to pass in Parktown North few days back and there it..."
Jo Maema
"Excellent cocktail selection and I would highly recommended the Curd and Whey drink if you like sweet cocktails. The tuna carpaccio starter is also a..."
Kerisa Soobramoney
"Delicious meal. The menu is great and so much to offer. Great wine selection. Waiters, hostess and chef are..."
Angela Kavallieratos
"What a great experience! My husband booked us for a brunch date for my birthday and it was amazeballs 🙌 The food was delicious, service was decent..."
CJ Müller
"The food serve here its truly exquisite and literally melts in your mouth. I had the best chicken liver parfait that it cames with a red cabagge..."
Paula Uribe
Delta Cafe & Don Quixote
Delta Cafe & Don Quixote
79/100 (1950 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
hot chocolate
Vegan pizza
Southern fried chicken burger
Pizza pollo
Margherita Pizza
Omelette
Gin and Tonic
Mini Lemon Meringue
Stuffed Vine Leaves
Gin on Tap
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagel
Agars Beer
Pancakes
Don Quixote Draft Beer
Toasts
Blue Cheese and Pear Pizza
Savoury Mince Pancake Breakfast
Chips
Alfredo Penne
chicken strips
Beef Panini
Café
Café
Parking Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"They now make pizza's. The BEST pizza I have ever eaten. Wow, can't wait to go back to have more. Our whole table of 4 thoroughly enjoyed the food on..."
Robyn Tserpes
"Just enjoyed another tasty breakfast here. The perfect place to stop for refuelling and a rest on our morning..."
Gillian Leach
"Kid and doggie friendly trip to the "country side' in the heart of JHB! Best pizza and wine topped with warmest welcome...batteries recharged for the..."
Benita Bouwer
"So accommodating to my vegan requests and it was the most delicious pizza I have had in..."
Claire Pieters
"Cool setting in a really nice atmosphere...and excellent decadent French toasts 😍 and that comes from a frenchie..."
Isabelle Carole Hagner
"I always give delta Cafe 5 stars... Becose they are all stars ! Love it there ! And they sell pizza now witch is always a..."
Billy de Kock
"Cute little Cafe !!! Lovely staff and a good Banting breakfast. �..."
Sally Wheelwright Sidenberg
"Great place, great food, super vibe, wonderful..."
Paul Tilsley
"Awesome vibe, great food and lovely..."
Julian Parr
"HI ALL I recently had my wifes birthday lunch at Delta Cafe. The staff were amazing with my kids and very helpful. The food was awesome and all had..."
Jacques F Neethling
"This is the best treatment I have ever had at a restaurant. Outstanding! Cindy and Linda are an absolute gem. Lovely views, delicious affordable food..."
Sushi-Sue
"Delta Cafe is definitely one of the best places for kids to play and adults to chat without having to worry. There is a big play area for them and a..."
The Schoeman Brothers
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Jess Markotter
"Superb meals were had by all even though they took a whike. Playground right where you eat, child and dog friendly. Great service. Will definately be..."
Casey K
"Drinks are very reasonably priced compared to a lot of other restaurants. Highly recommend the peri peri chicken with chips, tender and spiced to..."
Ling
"Awesome service, came on Sunday morning the restaurant was pretty busy. I always worry when I see canines and kids but somehow it all works... Thank..."
Momelezi
"POSITIVE: Team is friendly, welcoming and always willing to assist. Place is very easy for children and pets. It is one of the few places in..."
Craig Barendsen
"Spent a beautiful highveld thunderstorm afternoon at a wedding reception held at this venue. The food was tapas style, focacia, mini steaks &..."
Lucien Pierce
"Great venue for family outings. Lovely setting outside. Great service and the food was just as good. We had a function there and the staff and..."
Cassandra Wright
"I first had the pleasure of Delta Cafe's food at a friend's birthday where from a food truck we were fed till full with delicious hand grab nibbles...."
AndSabrina1
"So we are newly weds and new parents to a super busy 1year old. He has a mind of his own so every time we go out we always try and go to a place..."
Jeanette Raletooane
"I had never been to this little-known cafe tucked in the suburbs of Craighall. I however selected it to host a Bridal Shower because my first option..."
Lisa Steyn
"Was the start / finish line for a night trail run through Delta Park. A great vibe with extremely friendly owners and managers. Their chicken prego..."
Jonathan Houston
"Lovely spot for families with kids. Perfectly cool under the trees with access to Delta park which our kids love. The food is tasty and fresh. Staff..."
Vanessa Kroeger
"We would like to say a HUGE thank you to Daniel and his caring staff for hosting the attendees, volunteers and therapists from Headway Gauteng (an..."
Christine Buchanan
"Lovely little spot. Outdoorsy and kid/baby friendly and lots of fresh air. Food is tasty and fresh. Staff is friendly. Banting burger option not so..."
LuluFromJozi
"Favourite breakfast spot. Love that you can sit outside in nature which is a great change in JHB 😊 the food is really delicious, especially the..."
Carly Emma Seager
"Pet friendly rustic restaurant situated right on Delta Park with direct access. Service was quick and friendly. My DC burger was delicious and very..."
Lars Anders Jensen
"We celebrated my daughter's 5th birthday party at Delta Cafe. It was a wonderful day. Daniel, the owner, was so accommodating with regard to our..."
Cathy Duncan
"It's a great casual breakfast spot. Love their mince and the venue. Nice pancakes and delicious halloumi. Love taking our dog with they dog friendly..."
Noni Demetriou
"Sweet little spot just off the spruit with a little kids play area. We popped in yesterday for some tea & a treat. A friendly greeting by the owner..."
Claudia McGregor
"A hidden Jem that you wouldn't believe was in the middle of the suburbs you drive through everyday. Although I was only there long enough to grab a..."
Kendal Reid
"Nice little spot nestled in the Delta (hence the name) which is perfect for after cycling. The venue is amid nature, a nursery and the local horses..."
Cara&Terence
"Lovely setting on the deck area and they aren't fussed about your beagle joining you at the table. Excellent cappuccino's and breakfast fruit that..."
Alison Milton
"Went here for a night race, good venue but rather small and not very well marked from the road. Staff are friendly and happy to help. Their prego and..."
Zoë Dorothy Brentano
"5/5 for location! So refreshing not to be in a mall or looking onto parked cars. Great care to gardens and outdoor setting. Very good basic meals..."
Judith Matthis
"Loved our lunch at Delta cafe. Genuine and friendly staff. Good food. Great setting. Decent coffee. I had a generous and delicious broccoli and feta..."
Jager Sisters
"Great new addition to the little black book of weekend breakfast spots. Great views of the park, excellent breakfast in a light and bright setting...."
Brett Perlstein
"Delta Cafe is a lovely little spot nestled in the heart of Craighall, next to the meandering delta stream and surrounded by picturesque veld and..."
Kelly Emerton
"An awesome setting, ideal for a weekend get together but suitable for lunch too. Service is fantastic, food is great but takes long to arrive. At..."
Lucianrajah
"A lovely place for an awesome lunch or coffee with friends and family! Kid friendly with plenty of space for them to run around. A must for play..."
Genna Hansen
"Cool setting and dog friendly... Good Banting options, and a good cup of coffee. Food does take a while, but it's a very relaxed setting so didn't..."
Michael Morton
"What a relaxed dining experience. So nice to be out in the fresh air and sunshine for a chilled Sunday lunch. The menu is not extensive, but..."
Katherine
"I joined a group of friends for a lovely Sunday lunch in the sunshine at Delta Café this weekend. They were unfortunately out of stock on the..."
Marike Louw
"Awesome place. Chilled out, good food and you can bring your own drinks. Winner!! Great for kids and dogs! For families this place is..."
Cameron Wood
"Very chilled relaxing place, i went on a sunday for breakfast. Food is good, coffee good too. Tranquil setting with no traffic noise. Blankets were..."
Robyn Amy Hunter
"A lovely tranquil child and pet friendly place where you can only hear the birds and the river (apposed to traffic noise) - the feta and broccoli..."
Lauren Kim
"I was here for a private event so can't comment on the menu, but it's a gorgeous, quaint place that would be perfect to relax at on a lazy, warm..."
Janice Kelvin Leibowitz
"From my blog  Their coffee was amazing, being Bean There coffee… and the barista did the most amazing patterns in my cappuccinos (yes, I had..."
Jeanette Verster
"Excellent coffee and breakfast, i had the veggie breakfast. Definitely a hidden gem. Fast and friendly staff. Can recommend it and will definitely..."
Amit Vanmali
"Friendly service - beautiful country side setting. Had the rump burger which was delicious and perfectly prepared. They ran out of ice but that was..."
Margie
"Nice place to stop for a quick coffee when cycling on the Spruit. The bullet proof coffee ie espresso with condensed milk perfect shot for tired..."
Ilinda Du Preez
"Delicious burgers and fishcakes, freshly prepared, very friendly and helpful service, and a calm + relaxed atmosphere made for a perfect Sunday..."
Shannon Niebuhr
"Delta Park Cafe strikes the perfect mood for the location. Unpretentious and friendly. The owners will come chat to you (unless you don't want them..."
Steve Nicholls
"I absolutely adore my little suburb of Craighall Park in Johannesburg. There are tons of little secret spots that in some ways I wish could remain..."
Kate Els {IndiKate.net}
"A little gem tucked away in Craighall, Delta Cafe is a great spot for breakfast or lunch. This was the second time I'd had visited Delta Cafe and on..."
David Blundell
"Awesome place to come to on the weekend, especially if you have dogs and or kids! You can enter straight from delta park, or go in through the..."
Ryan Smit
"This is a charming small and  informal country style restaurant/cafe - think rustic wooden floors with french doors opening onto a wrap around..."
The SA Food Guru
"We did a wine tasting there last night. Delta Cafe provided the food. Their food is amazing. Their pizzas are delicious. I highly recommend the pear..."
Erik Snyman
"Ah man, this place is very special. The service was ridiculously fast, our food was amazing and came out within 5 mins of ordering it. Service is on..."
Edzard Bosch
"Wow how have we not heard about the pizzas here before? AMAZING! And the southern fried chicken burger was also seriously good as well... very..."
Vinodhan Selvarajalu
"Outdoors, family place, bring your furballs along. The waiter even brought us a nice soft blanket to throw over our knees... Great service, very..."
Latitia Basch
"We had a large group for a Christmas party at Delta Cafe: An absolutely superb evening! Daniel, Shenay and the team were so helpful from the start &..."
Frances Fleming
"Great venue to sit outside and enjoy Spring in Jozi. Good food, great service and beautiful views over Delta Park. Good value..."
Jennifer Niksch
"Fantastic place!! I wish it was closer as I stay in Benoni.. I'd frequent it often. The staff are so helpful and friendly. The food is amazing.. The..."
Shaun Joynt
"Always fantastic. Best Pizzas and beers in Jhb!! 😋...not to mention the Proseco and the frozen Cocktails..."
Angel Waterson
"Basic breakfasts (coffee not great at all) but makes up with the phenomenal setting, atmosphere, service and accommodation of your friendly furry..."
Sey Vandayar
"The food was delicious especially the meal “the Anderson”. The chicken was nice, soft and juicy with a lot of sauce on it. The meat fell off the..."
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