Ruiterhof Restaurants

This local haunt serves authentic Thai cuisine, perfectly balanced with sweet, savour and salty flavours and an intimate wine list to compliment each meal. All ingredients are fresh and freshly prepared to enhance the exotic dining experience, try a soup, salad, curry and some fish, meat and vegetable dishes. Specialities include tom yum goong, crab curry, prawn cashew and the famous pad Thai. Kai Thai wraps the palate in colourful surrounds, bamboo lights and exotic atmosphere, reminiscent of sultry Thailand beaches.

Balata Restaurant invites a culinary feast boasting fresh produce and great attention to detail. Overlooking the famous Randpark Golf Course, boasting exceptional breakfasts, and Sunday buffet lunches, diners enjoy the tranquil surrounds and tantalising menu. Pamper the palate with seared line fish fillet dressed in aubergine caviar or the grilled rack of veal with parmesan potato puree and garlic chips. Desert seduces with roasted strawberries and meringue on ginger shortbread companied with basil fluid gel and berry coulis. Balata Restaurant at The Fairway Hotel displays vibrant décor, bold colours and roaring fires for an intimate fine dining experience in Randpark.

Located in Strijdom Park, this family run business delivers consistency, personal service and excellence with each experience. Boasting outstanding Portuguese fair, such as Maderia espatada braai’s and famous prawns, chicken and tinchalo dishes, Cesco’s embraces the hearty palate with finger licking cuisine and comfortable ambiance. Alongside traditional spreads, diners enjoy daily specials, salads, light meals complimented by Portuguese wines, all in the comfort and splendour of authentic Portuguese styles.

Lovingly run by a husband and wife team who specialise in homemade specialities made the Portuguese way. Tucked away in Ferndale with a loyal seafood following and homely décor, 1920 Portuguese Restaurant welcomes patrons with warm smiles, family photos dominated by football memorabilia and the lingering aroma of mouth-watering cuisine. The service is friendly and attentive; the menu brims with Portuguese delights and good selection of imported beers and wines using fresh ingredients and family recipes passed down from generations. Enjoy an array of homemade Madeiran specialties like Fejoada – a traditional pork, beef, chourico, and bean stew, fall-off-the-bone oxtail, porco com amêijoa - pork and clam casserole, tender calamari and succulent prawn rissoles. If prawns beguile, try the LM Mozambique prawns, served with a delicious homemade peri-peri and hand-cut potato chips or rice. The espetada, skewered cubes of rump steak, grilled the traditional way and served with milho frito, pan-fried squares of creamy polenta with kale, is a must-try. Tantalise the taste buds with a journey of the Portuguese islands at this homely and welcoming restaurant in Ferndale, Randburg.

Inspired dishes from North and South India grace the menu and wet the appetite with and infusion of spices lingering through the air. Skilful chefs prepare perfectly balanced dishes that brim with exotic taste and aromatic flair. Sit down and enjoy an Indian dining affair with the likes of a 3 course dinner for a truly festive dining experience. Sitar hits the spot perfectly, when nothing other than Indian will do.

Traditional Italian fair and unique ambiance is what Bongo’s is all about. The menu serves up Italian delights such as pizza, pasta and delectable deserts. A large selection of vegetarian dishes graces the menu alongside standard fair, carefully prepared and created to satisfy all tastes. Relax and chill out sampling delicious Italian feasts at Bongo’s in Randburg.

Carvers has been going since 1983, giving this unique Cape Dutch restaurant and pub the edge over other establishments through sheer years of experience and success. As well as the buffet, Carvers offers an interesting Belgian a la carte menu and changes the offerings on a frequent basis to ensure that the loyal following of regulars always have new dishes to choose from. Carvers proffers a wide selection of imported beers and boasts a very interesting and extensive wine list featuring some really special rare and vintage wines. Striving at all times to thoroughly satisfy diners, it’s no surprise that this restaurant and pub has such a keen following of regular clientele.

Dine alfresco on the terrace, decks or within the beautiful grounds of St Stithians College. This funky restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinners with an exciting selection of a la carte meals, daily specials and international flavour all prepared fresh and seasonal. Visit Higher Ground Restaurant for a global and culinary experience in relaxed ambiance and breathtaking surrounds.

The exotic menu pleases with classic dishes that are both balanced and satisfying, catering for meat lovers in French fine dining style. Signature dishes such as the braised duckling off the bone, with a creamy green peppercorn sauce, flamed in gin and garnished with lychees in melt-in-the-mouth pleasure along with the mango and prawn hors d’ oeuvre dressed in a light curry mayonnaise. Dine to flickering candlelight in secluded privacy in private nooks and crannies enjoying classic dishes and daily specials at the beautiful Tudor style Coachman’s Inn.

Suan Thai caters for an unpretentious crowed, who enjoy well priced food from the exotic shores of Thailand. The décor beams a fun and colourful ambiance perfectly complimenting the cuisine and classic chilled tunes. Start with a Tom Yum Goong Soup, a heavenly fusion of lemongrass, chilli and coriander and prawns. For mains, move onto the Chicken and Litchi Curry, decadently sweet spiced red curry with ginger laced with creamy coconut milk. For a hearty main, try the Lamb, Peanut and Sweet Potato Massaman Curry, infused with nutmeg, cloves and cardamom for a delicious Thai delight concluded by Banana, chocolate and hazelnut spring roll served with coconut ice cream. Dine indoors immersed in Thai ambiance or alfresco beneath the thatched terrace savouring a slice of exotic Thailand.

Serving lunch and dinner, the menu entices with freshly baked ciabattas and a selection of delicious fillings alongside generous pastas and pizzas. Dine alfresco on the veranda or within the comfortable interior. Pizzas and pasta choices provide plenty to choose from with recommendations such as the Linguine Salmone – a sophisticated combination of smoked salmon, caviar, cream, chives and parsley, and the Spaghetti Prosciutto with lime, rocket capers and olive oil. Pizzas vary from the standard Regina (ham and mushroom) to more exciting combinations like the Palmanova with avo, brinjal, olives, blue cheese, bacon, garlic and chilli. Meat lovers indulge in traditional favourites like the Veal Marsala, Melanzane Parmigiana and Mussels in a creamy white wine/garlic sauce. Pop into Lambrusco’s Italian Dining for hearty lunch or dinner, true to Italian dining and hospitality.

Serving the best in authentic and aromatic North Indian cuisine, Ghazal proffers superb traditional foods from this intriguing culinary centre of the world.A diverse menu created with a passion for Indian food offers a wonderful choice of dishes. Enthusiastic world-class chefs create masterpieces of Indian cuisine using the finest natural herbs and spices. There is a wide selection of breads to accompany your choices and for the vegetarians there is a superb selection of meat-free options.Take a journey through India to remember.

Famous for the finest grain fed and free range beef, this family friendly restaurant secures daily offerings for lunch and dinner accompanied by a well paired boutique and extensive wine list. The décor invites a clean and simple approach with contrasting black and white mosaics, wooden floors and a daily specials school blackboard. The menu sets the pace for grill specialties such as the Falkland Islands Calamari prepared with sweet chilli jam and lemon butter cream, fresh line fish, gourmet salads, vegetarian dishes, and freshly shucked oysters. The Local Grill provides a family friendly, relaxed setting perfect for indulging in succulent grills.

Satori enchants with quirky décor and colourful Italian mosaics, complimented by bold and bright artwork and moderate prices. Awarded Best Neighbourhood Restaurant, loyal patrons like to keep this hidden gem to themselves as they wine on the small quality menu enriched with salads, pastas and pizza. With enormous variety and choice and satisfying portions, the pizzas come highly recommended – thin based and baked in true Italian wood burning oven style. Dine in the intimate surrounds or alfresco on the terrace, fully enclosed for winter or open air for summer. Satori is one of those hidden gems, every neighbourhood wished they had, but for now travelling to Satori will just have to do.

Located in the heart of Randpark Ridge, this family friendly setting invites early bird breakfasts, languid lunches and indulging high teas. The menu boasts English breakfast and speciality breakfasts such as the spring berries on bruschetta. Light garden lunches entices with endless options such as sandwiches, salads, hamburgers, wraps and salads. Substantial main course options include a succulent 500gm T-bone steak, Norwegian salmon, lamb curry and delicious pizzas rounded off by a zesty lemon meringue pie or scones with jam and cream. Kids are well entertained in the monitored kid’s entertainment area and alongside meals where they can put their pizza making skills to the test. The Silver Birch provides the perfect family experience alongside a substantial menu ideal for family get togethers in Randpark Ridge.

This modern multi-level, spacious restaurant is the perfect place for a relaxed but fun dining experience. A vibrant atmosphere matches the clientele who make a point of returning to sample everything that Tony’s has to offer. A resident DJ and a sleek bar area provides entertainment for those who just want to sip a cocktail and chat the night away. For superb food, fantastic cocktails and an atmosphere to remember, Tony’s is a must-try.

Mumbai Brasserie fills the senses with fragrant dishes and spices created with care and culinary expertise. Chefs hail from Mumbai and bring with them the experience and skill to seduce diners with specialised North Indian cuisine. Decadently prepared dishes ranging from the very soft and succulent chicken, fish and lamb to the more extravagant and delicate dishes such as fresh springbok, ostrich and duck, made in the Tandoor oven infuse the palate. Try the tender Lamb Korma, succulent pieces of lamb, slow cooked with traditional spices in a cashew nut sauce with a glass of well partnered wine and authentic ambiance at Mumbai Brasserie in Northriding.

Stylish yet laid back, Ami Restaurant and Champagne Bar hints glamour and true white table cloth hospitality for an intimate dining experience with contemporary French touches. The décor whispers bold black, white and gold décor with a boutique feel that touches on elegant French classics yet remaining contemporary. Dining at Ami Restaurant and Champagne Bar is a grand affair. The menu captures dishes with recettes de cuisine and a fusion of South African, French and traditional. Whether dining on breakfast, lunch or a la carte, Ami Restaurant and Champagne Bar marries one of the best wine and champagne lists in Johannesburg alongside a dedicated desert menu. Diners enrobe the palate in delights such as Chinese beef - teriyaki beef strips, nectarines, tomato, sprouts, mushroom and the Mediterranean calamari - grilled with kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes. Dinner calls for secluded intimacy laced with champagne blanched duck with aubergine and cinnamon stuffed cos lettuce, flambéed in a sweet orange and gran marnier sauce. The tender, melt-in-the-mouth Moroccan lamb shank with coriander mash spring rolls and roasted mushrooms leave the palate yearning in nostalgia concluded by delicately sinful lavender crème brulé. Ami Restaurant and Champagne Bar provides opulent sophistication and decadent dining for a true white table cloth hospitality experience.

This gastronomic gem in the heart of Craighall brims with slick upmarket aesthetics and numerous accolades that make this much love restaurant an iconic dining establishment in Johannesburg. The state-of-the-art kitchen entices with decadent and enticing dishes ranging from pizzas, pastas and signature dishes. Using only the best local and imported ingredients paired with an extensive wine list, diners immerse the senses in signature dishes, such as tagliatta al rucola (sirloin steak with rocket and parmesan shavings) and Umbrian inspired Salsiccia with grapes. With wine from Italy, Spain and France, including bio certified organic house wine to compliment the meal, complete the dining experience with tempting delights such as homemade crème brulee, panacotta, lemon sorbet, and pistachio ice-cream with pistachio brittle. Relax and enjoy good honest food in welcoming ambiance, where passion and people come together to share in the love of good food and company.

Exuding a warm and homely feel, Bistro Vine parades black and white photographic interior warmed by terracotta floors and cosy bistro dining. Dine indoors or alfresco with tables spilling out onto the pavement overlooking 4th Avenue on Parkhurst Main Street. Enjoy traditional French cuisine, made using the freshest, and naturally produced ingredients with delightful choices such as starter of smoked salmon on sweet corn potato fritter with avocado, spring onion, crème frâiche and wasabi dressing. For something lighter, try the chicken Caesar salad layered with smoked bacon, cocktail tomatoes, croutons, cos lettuce and Caesar dressing. Hearty mains such as the fettuccine with beef fillet strips enrobes the palate with hints of tomato, garlic, pinotage, leek and celery with a touch of cream The ultimate duck confit seduces with crispy tender leg and thigh joints of duck served on potato, pumpkin and leek bake with salsa verde concluded by decadent baked Belgium chocolate tart with raspberry coulis. Pamper the palate with unforgettable cuisine in elegant French inspired surroundings at Bistro Vine in Parkhurst.