Calisto's Portuguese Restaurant

One thing that you would not want to miss while visiting Johannesburg is the Johannesburg eating out experience. Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa and its diverse population and culture makes it a fine holiday destination.

The Butcher Shop & Grill

This is a family friendly steakhouse situated right in the corner of Maud and 5th Street. The Butcher Shop and Grill stands true to its name; it has a traditional butcher shop feel with hard wood and sawdust-coated floors. The Butcher Shop and Grill showcases different cuts of meats in the central butchery and all 4 walls are lined with a wide selection of local and international wines. This steakhouse serves only grain-feed South African beef.

Wombles

Wombles is another famous steakhouse in Johannesburg. The restaurant is well known for its gourmet giant size steaks and first-class cuisine offerings. The entire restaurant exudes a romantic atmosphere; you might want to stop here to enjoy a meal with your loved one. Wombles serves the best steaks in the city and also has a wide selection of international and South African wines. This is a great place for hosting parties and special events.

Moyo Restaurant

The Moyo Restaurant is a 5-storey establishment situated in Melrose Arch. This fine-dinning restaurant showcases warm African hospitality and serves authentic South African cuisine. Its menu includes: aromatic stews, Knysna Oysters, Kudu Bresoala, Lamb Mechoui and other meat, poultry and seafood dishes. The restaurant hosts conventional African entertainment like story telling, live jazz bands, West African folk musicians and country artists.

Orient

It was just recently when Orient was awarded a 5-star international rating. This trendy Asian restaurant is located right in the center of Melrose Arch. Orient is all about glitz and glamor; its interior is decorated with purple, silver and copper and also includes contemporary furnishings. If you are looking for a place that offers some of the best Asian dishes, Orient will be the perfect place for you.

Piccola Prima Donna

Piccola Prima Donna is a cozy little restaurant situated at the end of Grand Avenue. This is an Italian restaurant that serves the best pizza and pasta, as well as other Italian dishes with a little South African twist. The place has a laid back and comfortable feel, which is perfect for quiet and intimate moment with your special someone.  One of the signature dishes of Piccola is the chicken curry linguine.