TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

"Turn ‘n Tender really knows how to do a good grill. They have spectacular ribs, and I had mine with pap and sous with onions. They had a heavenly..."

The Schoeman Brothers

"It is not recommended to go when steaks are on special because they serve you such rough ones that are not even chewable. The usual meats are nice..."

Amy

"What a great experience. The waiter explained everything so well and even brought the cuts of meat so I had a clear understanding of what I was..."

Neil Neilt Thurston

"Honestly one of the best restaurants in this town. The food is always spectacular, and the service is always amazing! Anything that you order will be..."

Gabrielzaidman02

"The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food was great! I ordered a medium sirloin. I suggest that if you order rare/medium steak, tell them..."

Joyce Keung

"I wasn't always a fan, but this steak restaurant has really upped its game over the last few years (in my opinion).Good service, good..."

Skye Da Silva

"Went here for a casual midweek dinner. We didn't book a place, the place was full and we were put on the waiting list. We sat by the couch area and..."

Elle Mbadaliga

"My relationship with Turn n Tender began all the way back in 2012, at the branch in Parkhurst. I was hooked and have never looked back.The..."

Lebogang Molwantoa

"Turn 'n Tender Nicolway was amazing last night. The atmosphere is welcoming. The staff are amazing and the rib-eye was perfect. Kudos and kerp up the..."

Zane Marriott

"The 1st time I came here and saw the prices for the meals I was amazed. What amazed me even more is the quantity of food that was on my plate for..."

Queen

"Very good experience and will more than likely be back here again.The atmosphere is casual and comfortable.The meal portions were generous..."

PJ

"Definitely one of the best fillets Iv had in Johannesburg. So incredibly tasty and tender. Great vibe as we actually landed up ordering a tequila..."

Kylie Jade Botes

"I usually go to the TnT in Dainfern and have never been disappointed so my expectations were high for TnT at Nicolway. The decor is cleverly done so..."

Nicole

"I have to say, this place makes the most mouth-watering steaks I've ever tasted in Joburg. I would definitely consider this one a good value for..."

Alix Mumba

"Love everything about this branch!Mouth watering steaks, love the vibe. Everything is spot on. We go there atleast once every second..."

Wilmie Visser

"Great food, well prepared and very juicy, Decent atmosphere, it had a very business meeting type feeling everyone and okayish service - Depending in..."

Amanda Layton

"Turn 'n Tender storey began in 1977 when four brothers opened the first Turn ‘n Tender in Johannesburg.Since then we’ve become known..."

Dean

"Always pumping, always delicious. Such lovely service, the waiter was so attentive and so friendly. Perfect place for a weekend treat. Meat came..."

Lisa Van Wyk

"Where to start? Turn 'n Tender is a meat lovers heaven. Never had a bad meal at Turn 'n Tender, love the side orders and the brilliant sauces too...."

Keegan Foster

"The beef ribs fall off the bone...and that basting 😍 Mervyn and his brothers started something exceptional in Greenside and decades later Turn 'n..."

Dallace Rickson Jolly

"Tonight was such a pleasure! Thank you for wonderful food and service. Such a great place for meat lovers such as myself to get their monthly dose of..."

Chanelle Green

"Before Sunday, I had never heard of this place before. I went with friends and we were all drawn to the Sunday burger special. Unfortunately it..."

Tsepiso Mbali

"Lunch today with my son who had rib eye on the bone and I had 500g T-Bone both with veg and chips, perfect medium rare steaks and delicious veg, one..."

Foodie Lover

"My hubby and I had an amazing dinner here this evening. What an awesome experience. We were made to feel special from the moment we walked in with a..."

Buhle Sibanyoni

"Turn and Tender, that's simply how I found my steak to be. I wouldn't say anything extraordinary. The service is great through. A good place for a..."

DlishQueen

"I can't say I've been disappointed with a steak from this Turn n Tender. Service is always quick and on point. I had a 200gr fillet with mashed..."

Sharima Bramannan

"Excellent food. Excellent service. The place to go for a good steak! Quality of food & presentation is great. Definitely recommended to try...."

Monochrome

"Always great service and always great food. I usually order the lamb chops and request a side of basting. The basting is delicious so I sometimes ask..."

Dale

"Absolutely what a meal!!!! We all had such a great time here last week for a birthday dinner. The table was fairly large but the service was..."

David Ryan

"The food here is pretty good and I love that there's the option of pap as a side. The decor is pretty, I've never had any issues with the..."

Andrea L

"Ordered Uber eats from TNT Nicol way, it was great food and an on time experience. Not as social as going there but a worthwhile meal..."

Darren Hele

"Really good grills, their food is very good and hearty. I especially enjoy their chicken. The service is good. They get very busy so you need a..."

Eve

"Last minute decision to head to Turn 'n Tender Bryanston, so we hadn't made a booking but they managed to fit us in! Had the biltong carpaccio for..."

Michael Morton

"Had dinner here on a Friday evening when it was really busy. Service was pretty great considering how packed it was, I didn't feel like we..."

Ess07

"I've driven past this place for years and always wondered how good their food was. Went there for a birthday recently and the steak was fabulous...."

Tare Mutenda

"Love going through to Tnt Bryanston always been my favorite branch , service is excellent and very rarely have a under par meal! The bone marrow..."

Greg

"Turn n Tender has great burgers and awesome steaks. On this trip I had a cheeseburger which was juicy and well cooked. Great place for Sunday..."

Emily Smith

"Turn 'n Tender is a typical traditional South African statehouse with great specials and good service.Either on a Friday lunchtime or for a..."

Klee Barris

"Never had a bad meal here, food and service is always good. Love the trinchado starter, it's actually big enough to have as a light meal on its..."

Charmaine

"Had a great evening out tonight. The food was outstanding. We both had Rumps which were perfect and the service from Cesar was top notch. Thanks for..."

Jenny Wewege

"I really enjoy this restaurant the food is good I had the most perfectly cooked steak I love medium rare and it was perfect. They have great sides..."

Ursula Van Rooyen

"I have been here several times and it's a real treat! Their beef ribs are to die for and a must have, in my opinion. Wonderful service and a pleasant..."

Toni Jo Brodie

"Great I mean really great service. They didn't have a certain dish on the menu and the kindly whipped it up! What a champion!!!! Loved the vibe..."

Inge Nefdt

"Wonderful dinner at the Turn n Tender. The fillet steak was amazing as always and great and friendly wait staff. Booking is highly recommended...."

Robyn Gibbon

"Had a lovely meal here last night! The chicken liver starter is nice and creamy with just enough spice!Love their calamari and rib combo..."

Carice De Jager

"Had dinner here with friends last night and we had a wonderful evening. I had a medium rare fillet steak which was cooked to perfection and was..."

Kim Ebner

"Absolutely fantastic! After the meal (3 perfectly done medium rare steaks) they asked us to rate service, food and our overall experience at the..."

Alexandra Katsivalis

"Good solid steakhouse fare. Ribs always good, steaks have just the right succulence when ordered medium. Used to have some unusual standout dishes..."

Ravi Govender

"I recently had the pleasure of visiting Turn N Tender Bryanston on a friends recommendation. :) What a pleasure this was. For starters we..."

Pam Lourenco

"This is an amazing night out. I have eaten here on numerous occasions and the food is always good. If you are looking for a steakhouse in Gauteng,..."

Michele Tagliatti

"We came here as a party of 20 for my friends birthday. Usually tables of this size are hard to keep track of but our waiter Donald took down orders..."

Genevieve Law

"Lovely seating area that's great for business types having lunch. We came for the birthday special, who can say no to R39 steaks.The waiter..."

Akira Wing

"It was the turn n tender anniversary special that pulled us in to Nicolway for a bite. And we weren't the only ones who knew about it. The restaurant..."

Kineshea Pillay

"Just went to Turn and Tender to have their delicious anniversary steak.The steak was juicy and a generous cut, the basted sauce added smoothly..."

Charlie Kung

"Wow - the waiter we had (Charles) was truly so professional, friendly and attentive! The first time KevFabFood has been shown all the steaks on offer..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"So on Friday night my boyfriend and I were craving a great steak tartar and we looked around all over, and then he remembered having amazing steak..."

Joelene

"I have a long standing affiliation with this franchise dating back from their braamfontein and mini tender roots in greenside.Steak and ribs..."

Cdawg Dubya

"I have been twice to have the lamb steak on someone's recommendation. You have mine to do the same. It is outstanding! A tender, tasty treat that is..."

Derek Hall

"Loved the vibe of this place. The waitresses are very friendly, they actually interact with the customers like they are actually interested. One went..."

Tshidi

"Still one of my favorite steakhouses. We were a large work group for a birthday lunch. Service was great, food was good and the wine selection..."

Michael Lotter

"We had a fantastic meal here this past weekend. The service was excellent and the food came promptly as well. We both had the rump steak and it was..."

Lesa-Jo

"The service and food is always excellent. They can handle large groups easily- I have been here with my family as well as with work colleagues and..."

Saiyuri

"Six of us went to dinner at Turn and Tender, Bryanston, last night.Service was fantastic - waiters on the ball and quick to get orders taken and..."

Nigel Allori

"So glad this branch also offers pork ribs (sorry to my kosher/halaal friends) - but they are fantastic! Their bar one cheesecake is definitely worthy..."

Claudia McGregor

"Can't ever go wrong with a night out at Turn 'n Tender. Food is always good and the staff are just fantastic!! They always make an extra effort with..."

Cameron Wood

"We chose Turn 'n Tender because they have succulent prime cuts of steak, overly attentive staff and they go the extra mile for special..."

Samantha Spiro

"Not happy with service. Extremely slow and irritating. Food tasted good. So if you not in a hurry. This is the place for you. Slow catchup..."

Shirley Parker

"Food is always good. We had the biltong starter (very overpriced for what you get), and a calamari and pork ribs main, which was divine. Great..."

Vicky Gross

"We did not book but took achance anyway. The host was so friendly and helpful and we were seated immediately. For such a busy restaurant the service..."

Linel Visser

"Great lunch experience. Service was fast and efficient and very friendly and the food was delicious. The best French fries I've had in a very long..."

Lisa Van Vuuren

"The steaks are incredible. Cooked to perfection just as you ordered. And if you not sure of the different cuts of meat or sizes on weight they bring..."

Stuart Duncan Black

"Turn 'n Tender is always a good bet if you want a well cooked steak finished in a variety of ways. The menu offers a wide selection of dishes and..."

The Big Mouth

"You can't go wrong with a signature Turn 'n Tender steak, always well prepared and tasty. This branch, however, doesn't always cook your steak as..."

Lynzi Bee

"The food & service is always great. I ordered Rump & veggies. Samson served us and he looked after us. He recommended that he serves my Medium Rare..."

Gavin Perch

"This was a common spot for my company to have get togethers for drinks. Love the fillet steak and pap offering and got some colleagues hooked onto..."

The Food Musketeer

"It's the normal Turn 'n Tender but I found the fillet steak to be better than the other branches I've eaten at. I think it was one of the best..."

Martini

"Was treated by clients for an office lunch, I ordered a 300g fillet with creamed spinach. The fillet was slightly over cooked , came out more medium..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"We were actually heading out the Red Rabbit but it was closed earlier than usual so we decided to give the turn and tender a shot. Turns out it..."

Lesedi Mashishi

"Love coming to eat here! Most branches are good and consistent. I always have the steak or ribs with their bbq basting! Their veggie combo (spinach,..."

Mmule

"Turn 'n Tender is my favourite restaurant. The food is exceptional on a consistent basis and the service is great. There's always a fun buzzing..."

Lauren-Ashleigh Lowenburg

"Tyrone restaurant manager at Nicolway is friendly, attentive & serves a mean steak! He is partial to offering the ladies a shot of strawberry lips,..."

Nasrin Sayed

"I enjoyed my steak however the sides were off. We complained and the manager was very apologetic and accommodating and even offered us desserts on..."

Lisa Davonne Ronaldo

"This was where my 85 year old grandmother decided to spend, what she described as, "her best birthday since she turned 80"!!! She was made to feel..."

KarmaZebra

"We have been to this Turn 'n Tender a number of times and they have proven over and over that they currently have the best steaks in town. We had the..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"The best steak I've ever had . Serious must try Restuarant. Will always bring my family to this Restuarant. Best service I've seen by a Restuarant by..."

Cameron Jody Robey

"Great steakhouse in Johannesburg with stores located in strategic locations. Even the fish is a fantastic choice. Cater for heathy options. Great..."

JR

"Great ambience. Lovely food. Came here with my family on my birthday for my birth dinner. We truly had a wonderful time the service was..."

Katie Tsambo

"Had a good time at this establishment. Good food, good wine, and the service wasn't bad either. Our group was pretty big, yet they pulled off just..."

Adrian Shannon

"If you are in the mood for the perfect steak this is the place to go. Not only is the service good but so are their steaks. We started off with a..."

Michelle Levy

"Brilliant service! A knowledgeable sommelier. For dates and celebratory evenings, it is a winner. Love the options for meat, plates, seasoning, sides..."

Nicky

"I was quite worried when they decided to franchise the original Parktown North establishment so I was a bit wary about giving this a try. We got..."

DebbyGP

"Must be one of the best steakhouses in joburg. I had a ribeye steak and it was probably one of the best I have ever had. This is definitely my go to..."

Craig.robertsonccmj

"Fillet Medallions with Bordelaise Sauce is always my favourite and has never disappointed - had a lovely sunday lunch there this weekend. The only..."

Tania Strafella

"Steak is consistently great every time, the waiters are well trained and very accommodating! Wine selection is good as is the vibe!! Have enjoyed..."

Jessica-Mary Kuzlo

"This is our go to steakhouse! Their ribs are delicious, they have a nice collection of wine and the service is amazing. They are busy so make sure..."

Mariska Van Niekerk

"No fuss from this great steak house! Meat is always delicious. I recommend a side of onion rings or veg stirfry, both very nice and prepared with..."

Nicholas Hazakis

"For the life of me I can't recall what I had when I was here but I recall it being quiet tasty. I love this the atmosphere is vibrant the wait staff..."

Divine Rakau

"Great service, incredible meat selection and delicious sides! This Turn 'n Tender never disappoints. Went there last night, it was completely full..."

Shannon Cumming

"We always go to Turn and Tender with my family .. It has to be our favorite restaurant... It never disappoints ❤️👍👍 taking my BF there for..."

Mbali Twala

"I just absolutely love Turn n Tender and this one is no different. I love everything about this restaurant from the warm blankees they give to..."

Lesego BabyLee Puso

"From the warmth of the restaurant itself to the delectable food that warms your tummy not a lot can be faulted at this restaurant. They have a good..."

Kimberly Nicholls Kruger

"This is my favourite steak house in the Bryanston area. Honestly I can not fault it. Service is amazing, the food is always to the highest standard,..."

CaraLee

"Decided to go on an impromptu date night on a Tuesday. Rocked up at Turn 'n Tender (Bryanston) and was met by a very full house. Unfortunately they..."

Jennifer Rosie

"Probably the best steakhouse in town. The steak tartare is out of this world, and the fillets & rib-eye steaks are fantastic - order them rubbed with..."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"Friday night, we had not booked so we sat at the bar and had drinks while we waited for a table. Fully booked, great vibe! Point rump and T-bone..."

Bronwynne W

"Turn and Tender at Nicolway is a great steakhouse for your red meat fix, you can't really go wrong. The restaurant is in a parking lot yes, but..."

The Saltbox

"I have been to this Turn 'n Tender before and I definitely thought my experience was better the first time round. It was a busy night and the service..."

Jenna Candice Fulcher

"Turn n' Tender is a fantastic steak house!! They have a wide variety of steaks to choose from and can certainly accommodate most people's budgets,..."

Wesley Carlisle

"The biltong board was good, the pâté was the best thing on the board. I highly recommend their salmon it was absolutely divine. Service was good,..."

Shumie Pswarai

"UPDATE: Okay so I love T & T , I come here often (more than twice a montg) but i am dropping my review from 5 to 4.5 - as tonight we have had..."

Amy Lara Baxter

"Dinner at Turn and Tender. Great atmosphere and very good service!! Bit of a snafu with the rib eye steak though. Ordered medium rare and got beyond..."

Sharon

"We've never been disappointed here, except when we're not able to get a booking. We always have the mini Tender rump with barbecue basting, medium..."

Heidi Bantam

"I've been meaning to come here for ages and just haven't had the time or chance to until recently. We came her for Sunday lunch when they..."

Zoe Lansdell

"By far the best steaks in town! A beautiful restaurant at Nicol Way and service is always top class! Highly recommended for those special nights..."

Candice

"I have written on Turn 'n Tender before but here is some background on the franchise. Turn 'n Tender was founded in 1977 by four brothers (Mervyn,..."

Lauras World

"We had dinner here for mothers day and the waiters definitely treated our mothers very sweetly. We tried two of the biltong starters - both yummy...."

Theresa Offwood-le Roux

"Holy COW! What a delicious meal. Point rump perfectly cooked... Amazing toppings to choose from, tasty chips and onion rings! A good selection of..."

Tamlyn Arnold

"Saw Lambert VD Merwe's key note address at the Zomato Restaurant Summit yesterday (6 May), where he shared his philosophy regarding his business, in..."

Lindy Arnold

"The most welcoming, friendly bunch that go out of their way to make you feel special. Food is good - not great, compared to prices charged.I..."

Avi Mistry

"Your uncle is a big fan of TNT, as this place is known to the people that frequent it the most. In fact, I used to drive all the way to parktown for..."

TheOne

"Excellent service as always. Lose half a point because my medium steak was a little too rare. But still very tasty! The onion rings are..."

Jen Cohen

"Amazing food, amazing service, and amazing ambiance. Would definitely recommend it. The people are very friendly, they even offered to send someone..."

Tarryn

"This is the first 5 that I have rated. We went on a busy night to the restaurant and we had not booked. My gf doesn't like waiting for a table but..."

Shawn Belluigi

"Consistently good!I always jump face first into the Argentinian style steak (fillet, rump or t-bone). Most important to add an..."

Craig Louw

"Really good satisfying food, great service overall great vibe and experience. Beef Ribs are always awesome and the one time when they weren't...."

Shanil Haripersad

"After a long ride we decided a good steak and beer was well deserved...We were greated in our cycling kit and welcomed in like any other..."

Faye Darby

"Went with my family for Sunday lunch today. There were six of us, and each ordered something different. A burger, spare ribs, schnitzel, a Greek..."

Karen Oberholster

"Food excellent! Wine also great, vibe buzzing for a Wednesday night. I unfortunately didn't go that hungry so just ate the squid head starter with a..."

Tassa

"Been here a few times and have never been disappointed. From the booking reservation to the welcome at the door to the food drink and general..."

Craig Harmse

"Service and food was excellent. Great choice of quality wine. Will visit again albeit looking onto the parkinglot, the restaurant still have a nice..."

Anika Fourie

"Had an impromptu dinner session here with my friends yesterday evening.As we didn't have any dinner reservations, we were ushered to the..."

Simon Lee

"Had a great meal. Just overwhelmed by the popularity could not get in on a Saturday. The food was excellent. And for a steak you can't go wrong. The..."

Gavin Whindus

"Good value for money food. Traditional SA steakhouse..Great service and helpful staff.Must prebook as this place is always fully booked. Highly..."

Garth Williamson

"The food is daintiness. The mussel sauce is the best in SA!!!!! We ordered the pork ribs with calamari, 400g fillet median well. It only took..."

Ajck X Nian

"Never had a bad meal here, from steak to calamari to chicken this restaurant does it all well. their 'special' sauces are also awesome! Great..."

Cherise Roberts

"Went to Turn 'n Tender with a big group of friends not too long ago and was pleasantly. Of course the majority had steak, but I had the hot..."

Slavic Warrior Princess

"Was not a bad place to have a steak but it was just missing something. Everyone who has the t - bone loved it and really enjoyed. My fillet was..."

Stephen Spencer

"I have eaten at a few of these Turn n Tender restaurants on my many travels to JHB but this one is certainly the best.The food..."

James Hickman

"awesome place! went there last night with my wife and all we can say is we were shocked to amazement. this place has it all. exceptional service,..."

Marius Le Roux

"We haven't visited a branch in a while and as a vegetarian there is not always a wide variety on the menu of a grillhouse. However, the..."

Gary Greenberg

"As steakhouses go, this is not too bad. But remember, it's a steakhouse, not an elegant restaurant. The service is generally ok, menu is adequate and..."

Cory

"Overall, its a good place to go for a lunch or dinner. Food is good, venue is good. Prices are reasonable. Not wow, but..."

Thembani Biyam

"Turn 'n Tender is a really great franchise. I always enjoy my food when I go to any of the restaurants. We had a fantastic dinner. The service was..."

Genevieve Meghan Van Staden

"Had n great experience here on Father's Day '14. Although very busy the service was good, staff were friendly and attentive.Steaks were more..."

Ben

"A great steakhouse with a great feel to it.Positives:- The environment and set-up of the restaurant is great. Loved the heaters that..."

Sonja Offwood

"Super delicious. Had a good portioned fillet that melted in my mouth. Would have preferred roasted seasonal veggies but definitely going back..."

Middleclassconcerns

"We had the R37 special, but didn't expect much, but wow! Was the best steak I had in..."

DanieP

"The rib eye on the bone NEVER dissapoints!!! Great choice of..."

Anton De Klerk

"I've had Turn 'n Tender all around Joburg, and I must say that the Bryanston branch really is top notch. We booked for Saturday night (yes, always a..."

Merelda

"As a vegetarian, going to a steak house is always a point of contention, as in general you are bound to be ill catered for.Turn 'n tender truly..."

Matthew White

"great vibe, great food loved it! Definitely going..."

Thandi

"Best good around and the snails are super..."

Elliott Myhill

"Great venue for a Sunday afternoon lunch.... Well for any time of the..."

Michael Nurick

"Nice Rib Eye steaks. Meat is of high quality and prepared as ordered. Waiter sold my own money to me..."

Jean Leon Coetzee

"We found the staff to be friendly and helpful, and enjoyed what is possibly the best cut of fillet steak we have had in JHB.On the down side we..."

Richard Best

"I went there this past Friday with my husband and some of our friends. I LOVE the branch in Illovo and so my expectations were very high. I was a..."

Juliette Sampson

"I find this venue lovely for those "lets meet up for a couple of drinks after work" kinda Fridays... or any day of the week for that matter! The..."

Lana De Beer

"Even though this is situated in the bastion of the bland of Bryanston, this branch of Turn and Tender is a great break from the monotony of the mall...."

Shahil Juggernath

"Great food, wine selection and ambiance..."

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