Tribes offers a uniquely South African spin on the traditional steakhouse setting. Everything from the decor to the cuisine celebrates the city's African heritage. The spacious restaurant features a variety of unique spaces, ideal for both intimate dinners or corporate functions that can be personalized as per the occasion. The restaurant offers a five-star dining experience with dishes created from the finest ingredients from land and sea. Savor a variety of prime-aged steaks, grilled game meat and signature hanging skewers. Savor delicacies like kudu steak, ostrich burger, Mozambique grilled prawns and grilled Line fish. An wide selection of South African wines by the bottle round off the menu, and the excellent house wine is served by the glass. Reservations are recommended, especially for larger parties.
An extension of the DW Eleven-13 restaurant, The Grazing Room is a classy restaurant which serves a variety of sharing plates and tapas. You can come to this restaurant on a date night and share a plate of delicious Spanish tapas or go in for a special wine tasting. The kitchen, under the supervision of Chef Marthinus, offers an ever-changing tapas menu, so that no two visits are exactly the same. Private events and parties can also be hosted in this trendy restaurant.
A quaint place named after the famed cartoon strip, prepare yourself for a one-of-a-kind experience at Giles. It is easy to see why the restaurant is named Giles once you step inside, festooned as it is with Cartoons from the Giles comic strip. Other cartoons have also been given a chance to occupy diners with a pre or post-meal chuckle. South African cartoon strip Madam and Eve has been given free range of the walls, along with the eatery's namesake. The menu is just as delightful as the décor and the host ever so jolly. Fare on offer is Anglo-French, with tasty fish, calamari and stuffed chicken breast dishes. No corkage is levied if you bring your own wine. Call for more information.
From the glass-enclosed patio that greets you at the entrance to the striking dining room, Parc Ferme is a stylish affair through and through. The well-lit dining room is a harmonious blend of hues and textures from light wooden tones on the supporting beams to deep blacks walls beside the bar. An ornate chandelier adds a charming touch to the space and cushioned chairs in black complete the look. Although enclosed with dark glass, the relaxed patio gets ample natural light. The menu offers an unusual mix of French and Mauritian cuisines. House specials include Parcferme Burger, Venison Pie Blou Widebees, Roast Whole baby Kabeljou and Fresh Hake Fillet. Choose from set menus to fully experience the chef's creativity. An excellent option for business lunches and intimate dinners alike.
Nexdor is a portmanteau of the words “next” and “door” but it is so much more than a next-door eatery. This restaurant is one of the best in Soweto for outdoor dining. You have a choice of sitting in the dining room that has transparent glass walls, on the terrace upstairs, or in the spacious wood-decked patio, under the shade of palms. The dishes served blend traditional South African cuisine with international influences. Savor Butternut Soup, T-bone Steak served with vegetables, Lamb Stew and Malva Pudding with Custard. Groups of four to six can also order the sharing seafood and chicken platters. This restaurant frequently hosts events ranging from regular wine tastings to fun motorcycle exhibitions.
A very popular restaurant located in the Bryanston Shopping Centre, Adega offers traditional Portuguese cuisine. The interiors are done using Portuguese tile murals and pottery plates with large sliding windows. 'Traditional Chourico sausage and grilled Chicken Livers with onions and chili', 'Namibian Oysters' and Codfish and Calamari dishes are a must try. There is also an attractive bar area which provides a variety of drinks to go with the food. A must visit if you're in the mood for some Portuguese flavors in Jo'burg.