Halfway House Restaurants

This friendly and welcoming restaurant serves as a local meeting point for lunches, functions and intimate occasions, perfectly situated in the heart of Johannesburg. Serving delicious Italian cuisine such as pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, platters, breakfast and grills, diners are well versed in satisfying linger taste buds with authentic Italian cuisine.

Housed inside the Swiss Club boasting a relaxed culinary experience, The Courier Restaurant extends its reputation as one of South Africa’s top restaurants. The menu entices with exotic Alpine dishes in a light and spacious interior heightened by splashes of vibrant red and white palate. Diners enjoy the versatile interior dining on delights such as bratwurst and rosti with onion gravy and the famous Courier Club sandwich. Mains wets the appetitive the snails in pastry, beef tartar served with spicy condiments, and the pork schnitzel served with potato salad or French fries concluded by melt-in-the-mouth apple strudel. Summers invite languid dining alfresco on the large terrace scattered with tables, umbrellas flanked by attractive enclosed garden. Enjoy a fine dining experience in tranquil and relaxed surrounds at The Courier Restaurant in Vorna Valley, Midrand.

Located within the awe- inspiring Tintswalo @ Waterfall, on the grounds of an exclusive 240 acre country equestrian waterfall estate, The Feedroom Restaurant seduces the spirit with pristine fields, shimmering dams and picturesque backdrops of the iconic Magaliesberg Mountains. Standing proud against the natural surrounding of Tintswalo, thick stone clad walls root up against double volume spaces, flanked by heavy bolted timber trusses in a building that encapsulates the design of stable. Warm earthy tones wrapped around dark, rough cut wood and steel textures accentuate the marble flooring and textured fabrics. Exuding a tranquil and spacious eating space, perfect for dining on mouth watering meals and superb wines. Enjoy a delectable breakfast overlooking the polo fields dining on fresh fruit smoothies, slithered salmon, chef-made muesli paired with seasonal fruit and yoghurt or an English breakfast layered with a choice of bacon and egg or a selection of mouth watering omelettes. The lingering aroma of freshly baked miniature pastries served alongside sumptuous homemade jam and coffee or tea ensures this breakfast invites an indulgence not to be missed. Pamper the evening with an intimate dinner perusing a 3-course meal complimented by a well stocked underground cellar and the nurturing sounds of stillness and space at this haven for the senses in Kyalami.

Exuding a dining experience that embraces traditional comforts infused with modern style, Beach Blanket Bohemia pampers with legendary hospitality and a Mediterranean menu that entices. Whether dining over breakfast, lunch, dinner or a light meal to accompany the comprehensive wine list, diners enjoy an old meets new ambiance touched by sophisticated surrounds. Whatever the occasion, albeit formal dining, romantic evenings or languid lunches, Beach Blanket Bohemia dwells on decadence evident in the crystal cut chandeliers, eye-catching fireplaces and social lounge. Dine indoors or alfresco soaking up the rays on the beach ambiance terrace or socialise in style to the sounds of laid back tunes spread by live dj’s and musicians. The in-depth menu leans towards Mediterranean, using fresh wholesome ingredients with a dash of contemporary for an all round delectable dining experience in the beautiful surrounds of Sunninghill Village Centre in Sandton.

The spacious layout is ideal for daytime business and corporate lunches transcending to a family setting in the evening. The décor leans towards contemporary sophistication with bold patterned wallpapers contrasted by chic crystal chandeliers, white leather clad armchairs and comfortable sofas. A freestanding fireplace warms the ambiance alongside portions of delicious comfort food and extensive wine list. Enjoy old favourites in generous portions with a huge selection of starters, salads and mains to choose from. Lavish in the Norwegian salmon on a bed of fettuccine basil pesto or succulent tiger prawns in mushroom cream and brandy. The menu further entices with sizzling steaks and decadent chocolate, chillies and black cherries. Pizza lover enjoy taste sensation like prawns, pears and brie, smoked chicken and apricot, or roasted lamb and fresh mint pizza for gourmet combinations. In the weekend, kids can test their culinary skills making their own pizzas, Titolinos is the perfect venue for business and pleasure ideal for those looking to indulge in comfort food and contemporary surrounds

Situated between Pretoria and Joburg, this flamboyant and lively restaurant in Midrand is the place to be for superb Spanish cuisine.With an extensive a la carte menu offering meat, fish, poultry, pasta and seafood, there is a dish to suit every palate.A tapas bar satisfies the hungry ‘eat and go’ crowd with tantalising daily specials.Entertainment comes in the form of a wonderful Flamenco Cabaret on Fridays and Saturdays and occasionally during the week.For an authentic night out with that famously fiery Spanish passion – Viva Espana!

Isabella’s Country Cuisine warms the mood with a decadent atmosphere filled with antique furniture and chic crystal chandeliers. The walls adorn a palate of deep red and purple roses, painted floor to ceiling. Dine and inspire the senses with rich aromas of freshly ground coffee and home-baked cheese cake or peruse the menu brimming with homely country cuisine. The menu is suited to all tastes boasting freshness and quality with sumptuous breakfast choices such as Isabella’s way with poached eggs on rosti’s with a delicious hollandaise sauce or Isabella's Crumpet Stack - home-made, stacked crumpets with berries and vanilla infused mascarpone. For light lunches, delightful salads dressed in light interesting dressings make for a pleasant meal or go for a hearty Bella’s burger, finished with a light Tzaziki dressing or Isabella’s chicken burger with brie and cranberry confit. Vegetarians take delight in wheat free pasta tossed with pan roasted cherry tomatoes, or haloumi stacked with bringal and tomato, drizzled with Isabella’s fig and balsamic preserve. For fish lovers, there is the line fish or meat lovers, a succulent tender fillet or rump topped with a jalapeno and jack Daniels sauce with a great bottle of chardonnay. Parents can relax and indulge little ones with a kiddies menu to satisfy all ages, moon rocks and slinkys (meatballs and spaghetti) and delicious Mango and Orange smoothie or chocolate milkshake. There is a lovely outdoor facility for kids and a beautiful garden setting for parents enrobed in sweeping bougainvilleas, water features and manicured lawns, for a peaceful ambiance. Isabella’s Country Cuisine is an unforgettable dining experience filled with delicious aromas and inspirational ambiance.

For hospitality that is second to none and a vast selection of delicious Mediterranean offerings, Beach Blanket Bohemia doesn’t disappoint. A sophisticated dining room provides a great setting for more formal dining and a bright and breezy terrace allows for a more relaxed time at Beach Blanket Bohemia. A vast wine list with a good selection of international wines as well as local gives diners a superb choice. Superb service with friendly and helpful staff that have a solid knowledge of the menu and wine list ensures a satisfying dining experience.

Bosco Ristorante epitomises everything that is glorious about Italian food.A truly family-run restaurant, only the finest traditional Italian dishes are served. Wood-oven baked pizzas, home-made pastas, succulent meat dishes and the freshest seafood all contribute to the fantastic menu, which takes on a contemporary spin, keeping up with the times.The award-winning wine list compiling South African and Italian wines and knowledgeable staff will enable you to select the perfect wine to complement your meal.Food is the backbone of the Italian way of life. A sentiment that Bosco Ristorante celebrates in style!

The innovative menu boasts a comprehensive selection of scrumptious dishes and authentic flavours alongside décor that leans towards Japanese with contrasting touches of red, black and white. Start the meal with a delicious Sesame Prawn Cake - crushed prawns on toast deep-fried and covered lavishly with sesame seeds or Crispy Shredded Beef - marinated beef strips with special homemade sauce deep-fried to perfection. Mains entice with Sizzling Beef with Spring Onion or Gong-Pao Chicken - marinated diced chicken stir-fried with dried red chilli. The Peking Duck with Pancake - The pride of Orient Fusion is crispy skin and soft, tender meat beneath, wrapped in a Chinese pancake. Enjoy a contemporary ambiance wrapped in natural bamboo and wood filled with sizzling aromas of fusion cuisine at Orient Fusion.

Boastings the best traditional flavours in simple décor and friendly ambiance, Luca’s Pizzeria serves Italian food with Tuscan influences and traditional specialities. From handmade pizzas cooked in the wood burning oven to hand stretched pastas, imported from Italy, diners enjoy the best of what Italy has to offer at Luca’s Pizzeria. Enjoy specialties such as a Rabbit casserole served with polenta, Lamb roasted in coffee and apricot served with a choice of vegetables and pasta or polenta or hearty Calzone pizzas layered with generous fillings. Dine alfresco enjoying balmy summer days or enjoy warming winter dinners alongside a selection of South African estate wines. Luca’s Pizzeria provides the perfect setting for traditional Italian fare with a touch of Tuscan influences.

Tables and seating booths are meticulously displayed with crisp white linen and elegant tableware. Enjoy a pre dinner drink at the expansive bar before perusing the menu alfresco on the large patio flanked by shady trees. Dine indoors wrapped in soft evening lighting, soothing background music and high volume ceilings that invite warmth. Enjoy starters such as the chicken livers, peri-peri and creamy garlic snails. For mains try the JHB Grill flambé fillet steak - pan-fried and flamed with Jack Daniels and served with your choice of sauce. Can’t decide on fish or fillet, take delight in the fillet and prawn combo and rounded it off with a choc mousse cappuccino, decadent and satisfying. The beef is grain fed and available in a variety of sizes including succulent pork ribs, seafood such as good old hake and chips, and freshly caught line fish, all this and classic surrounds at the JHB Grill in Sandton.

Exuding a Zen ambiance complete with easy on the eye décor, warm complimenting tones and splashes of artwork, diners soak up the harmonious interior, a start mood relaxer to the bustling world of business. The covered deck scattered with tables, invites warmth during winter months, dressed in cosy roller blinds and toasty heaters. During balmy summers, dine alfresco in the Zen garden complete with pebbles, bamboo, greenery and a soothing water feature. The menu brims with Mediterranean inspired dishes such as crumbed olive bucket, Thai chicken skewer with peanut and coconut milk sauce, and the camembert phyllo pastry twigs with berry sauce for starters. Light lunch meals are available with delicious salad choices such as rocket and steak or blue cheese with bacon and croutons. More substantial meals satisfy such as the rocket sweet potato rosti accompanied with grilled chicken, steak, smoked salmon or roasted vegetables. Main course recommendations soar with rocket chilli steak or roasted French cut rack of lamb concluded with a decadent chocolate Bar-one cake.

On the corner of trendy Rivonia Boulevard is Rocket. A superbly chic location for great food all year round. The designers of this trendy restaurant have considered everything, allowing patrons to enjoy themselves in any weather. Warm decor invites and a water feature relaxes. A covered deck allows for al fresco dining in any weather with blinds and heaters to keep patrons warm and protected. There is also a tranquil covered garden area for an escape from the hustle and bustle of buzzing Rivonia. Fantastic Mediterranean food is the primary cuisine here, served in generous portions as well as light lunches and salads. The sophisticated bar offers an impressive range of cocktails. Escape the rat race for a while at Rocket.

With well-earned accolades such as ‘Best Business Lunch Venue’ for the past eight years and recognised by ‘Eat Out’ as one of the fifteen ‘best of the best’ restaurants, Browns of Rivonia is one of Joburg’s most popular spots. If you don’t love wine quite so much, there is a beautiful patio that overlooks a stunning private garden and pretty koi pond, or dine on the deck, which is very well suited to lunchtime meals. For some sophistication there is an executive lounge where champagne, cognacs and cigars can be savoured. A very unique feature of this intriguing restaurant is the cheese room, which proffers more than 30 delicious international cheeses. Visit the cheese room alone or pop in before your meal to select the cheese you’d like to finish your dining experience with. A truly unique and elegant dining experience.

Inspired by “Contessa” a renowned and legendary personality who delighted in flamboyant tea parties in Italy then, today, Contessa invites relaxation, time out from our busy lives, and escapism to beauty, comfort and health. The cosmopolitan décor and relaxing ambiance provides the perfect place to catch up with friends. Soak up the surrounds, alfresco dining on tables spilling out onto the sidewalk. The menu is comprehensive boasting 70 teas including delectable breakfasts and sumptuous lunches including beautiful homemade cakes, perfect for tea. Savour the mystery and beauty of tea at this uniquely inspired establishment at Contessa Tea Shop

Housed inside the Hilton Sandton Hotel, famous for enticing menu selections and service, Tradewinds Restaurant sets the tone for innovation and creativity for a memorable dining experience. The a la carte menu secures delights such as Beef Carpaccio - served with rocket, drizzled with lemon and olive oil, topped with marinated mushrooms and parmesan shavings for starters. Ostrich Fillet Tournedos - served with basmati rice and wild mushroom sauce for mains and devilish apple crumble, warm and delicious with a dollop of crème Anglaise. Enjoy multi-themed buffets, a la carte dining and sensual sushi’s at Tradewind Restaurant in Sandton. Bookings are essential.

Bringing exotic cuisine from the small island of Thailand, to the bustling suburb of Sandton, Thai chefs master the art of exciting the palate with authentic flavours and taste sensations. The interior brims with traditional artefacts and music, where waiters gracefully move parcels of fragrant cuisine attired in traditional Thai clothing to beaconing palates. Scrumptious and mouth watering, Thai Café heralds some of the best Thai food in Jozi in a warm and friendly ambiance.

JB's Corner has a philosophy that food is not just about eating, it's about socialising and spending quality time with friends and family.This street style cafe has a unique atmosphere with multicultural depths. The staff are all highly trained and dedicated to making your time at JB's Corner so enjoyable that you'll come back again and again. JB's Corner is the trendiest place around for anything you want, be it a meal with all the family, a cocktail in the evening or a relaxed afternoon coffee. Whatever you need, JB's Corner can gladly accommodate.

Pigalle at Melrose Arch maintains the fantastic reputation that this chain of unique and stylish restaurants has built. The design and décor is something to behold at Pigalle, Melrose Arch. With a striking entrance, luxurious suede chairs, gold and chocolate colours, you can be assured of an awe-inspiring environment in which to relax and enjoy yourself. The spacious bar in this first floor restaurant overlooks the Piazza as well as the rest of the of the restaurant. While dining you can behold the eye-catching glass-encased wine cellar and choose wine from the top estates in the country. Pigalle delivers a top-notch dining experience every time.