Location: Soweto
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Best Barbecue food near Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Best Barbecue restaurants nearby. Discover the best Barbecue food in Soweto. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Barbecue restaurants near you.. An acronym for South Western Townships, Soweto was dubbed as such in 1963. The area began in the late 19th century as a temporary neighborhood for gold mine workers, then later became a black Johannesburg ghetto with forced apartheid settlement. In 1976, Soweto garnered international headlines with its deadly uprising against Afrikaans-only language education. The Mandela Family Museum and the recently restored Credo Mutwa Village (with its Zulu and Sotho homesteads) are two can't-miss sights.
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10. Falcon Arrow Spur Steak Ranch
Spoil your family & eat out at Falcon Arrow Spur. We are the best steakhouse & burger restaurant in Meredale. Bring along your kids for some great tasting food & dessert from our famous Spur menu.
Reviewed By Ir0nBeard
For a restaurant in Africa, this is pretty good! Hamburgers, ribs, chicken sandwiches, etc. Good coffee as well. The homemade peri peri hot sauce is excellent on most everything. I (as a Texan) highly recommend the Texas Chicken Burger. It has a spicy breading, and if you put their string-style onion rings on it with a slice of cheese, it is tasty goodness. BTW, my colleagues and I ate at Spur restaurants almost daily for 2 weeks. The service and food quality was consistently good throughout 6 different locations in 2 nations. Spur is evidently doing a good job in their training of wait staff and cook staff. I will definitely be here eating again when I am in country!
9. Pensacola Spur Steak Ranch
Pensacola Spur at Plaza Gardens in Johannesburg is a family-friendly restaurant that serves the best ribs, burgers & steaks. Bring along your kids for some great tasting food & dessert from our famous Spur menu!
Reviewed By julian b
On holiday, we decided to visit the nearest Spur. What an unpleasant visit. On a hot evening, air conditioning not working and no alcoholic cold drinks available. The meat dish consisting of steak, wors, ribs and chicken with veg was dry and unpleasant. Fortunately I was passing through Johannesburg and will not be frequenting this place in futureDear burgerjp,Thank you for taking the time to send us your feedback. We're so sorry to hear that this was your experience. That certainly doesn't sound like the level of food quality we pride ourselves on. If you wouldn't mind forwarding this review on, together with your contact details to [email protected]. We'd really like the opportunity to discuss this further with you and hopefully turn it around. Kind regards,Spur Steak Ranches
8. The Local Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 557 reviews
Best Steakhouse in South Africa awarded by The Wolftrap steakhouse championships. Offering kitchen tours and beef courses. Beef all aged on the premises and cut to order.
Reviewed By Karen S
This well established restaurant has been here some time & has a great atmosphere & friendly staff. The menu is quite extensive & caters for a variety of tastes. However, was disappointed with all the hype around the steaks from grass fed animals. Had medium rare to medium fillet steaks & found them quite tough. Must be an acquired taste.Hi KarenThank you for your review.We have an immediate exchange policy for just this reason...so sorry you have to chew through a piece of beef you didn't enjoy.After the ageing process the beef should be tender and juicy and we only select beef from farmers that are very selective and care for the well being of their bovine. If you are back in SA and have some time, please visit bus again and I will personally see to your beef experience.Wishing you many happy steaks, regards Steve.
7. Disoufeng Pub
An Intimate venue found in the heart of Soweto, Dobsonville. Targeting people from age 25 & up, the individual who understands the Importance of looking good when going out for a drink. Promosing exclusivity, safety, premium drinks, quality food and great
Reviewed By Donchandon
Disoufeng Pub is one of those hidden township gems that offers a visitor a relaxed quality vibe that lingers long after you have left the place. Professionally run with a hand on owner, the place oozes a charming ambience. Host to live entertainment and other surprise events, Disoufeng is one of those memorable Pubs to visit! Located in a shopping complex the place has secure parking and an air of professional atmosphere about it. Excellently managed and run with friendly staff and a very welcoming host and owner Tebogo (popularly known as Tebogo Disoufeng). On some Wednesday night, it plays host to the Midweek Groove Tour sessions (MGT). A cluster of 10 hospitality businesses that aim to enhance quality midweek nightlife and entertainment in the township.The place is relaxed and beautiful, the food is good and the people are awesome! Safe and enjoyable environment. Will certainly revisit!
6. Thundergun Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 310 reviews
Thunder Gun Steakhouse first opened its doors in 1968. For over 50 years, weâve offered great food, friendly and efficient service and excellent value for money. Today, the tradition continues, with Thunder Gun Steakhouse enjoying a remarkably loyal follo
Reviewed By FoodFeva101
This old dame never disappoints. There is certainly a reason they have been around for so long. Maintaining the charm of a 60s/70s steakhouse. The waiting staff to management radiate old school warm, family hospitality. The food is certainly better than most fancy, trendy steakhouses in JHB. Their ribs are the star of the show. Ribs you will be craving soon after your 1st visit. Even their side dishes are pure comfort. If you feel like a starter before the gigantic rib portion, the prawn cocktail took me on a stroll down memory lane. Simple but delicious. The desserts will ring a few bells too! Will be back again and again. Saul, our waiter, was a gem. Donât know why all restaurants cannot maintain this kind of service and passion amongst staff. Winning formula.
5. Pensacola Spur Steak Ranch
Pensacola Spur at Plaza Gardens in Johannesburg is a family-friendly restaurant that serves the best ribs, burgers & steaks. Bring along your kids for some great tasting food & dessert from our famous Spur menu!
Reviewed By julian b
On holiday, we decided to visit the nearest Spur. What an unpleasant visit. On a hot evening, air conditioning not working and no alcoholic cold drinks available. The meat dish consisting of steak, wors, ribs and chicken with veg was dry and unpleasant. Fortunately I was passing through Johannesburg and will not be frequenting this place in futureDear burgerjp,Thank you for taking the time to send us your feedback. We're so sorry to hear that this was your experience. That certainly doesn't sound like the level of food quality we pride ourselves on. If you wouldn't mind forwarding this review on, together with your contact details to [email protected]. We'd really like the opportunity to discuss this further with you and hopefully turn it around. Kind regards,Spur Steak Ranches
4. Silver Falcon Spur Steak Ranch
Silver Falcon Spur at Maponya Mall in Klipspruit, Soweto is a family friendly restaurant that serves the best ribs, burgers & steaks. Bring along your kids for some great tasting food & dessert from our famous Spur menu!
Reviewed By AidaBeirut
A variety of South African food. Full dishes, cannot eat all dish. Staff are very very friendly, help in deciding what to eat.
3. Wild Spear Spur Steak Ranch
Spoil your family & eat out at Wild Spear Spur, we are the best steakhouse & burger restaurant in Soweto. Bring along your kids for some great tasting food & dessert from our famous Spur menu.
Reviewed By Thato M
the team at Wild Spear are on the money! they have a sporadic team building dance session that everyone partakes in. the team is relatively young but the are highly spirited and passionate about service. wild spear is the Only spur i will eat at going forward. they have re ignited my belief in the brand.Dear Thato M,Thank you so much for the awesome review of Wild spear Spur! We are thrilled to hear that staff and management were Fun-tastic and we definitely look forward to welcoming you back again soon.Kind Regards,Spur Steak Ranches
2. Chaf Pozi
Overall Ratings
3 based on 84 reviews
Soweto's best Shisa Nyama ( traditional BBQ ) restaurant situated at the base of the iconic Orlando Towers. Great place to hang out or even visit for a cold one during or after a tour !!
Reviewed By ilia222
There is nothing I like less than to see other people eating food that looks better than mine ESPECIALLY when I was told there were only 3 choices...flank steak, pork chops, and lamb. As I was eating my not-that-great flank steak I see one of the servers pulling something out of a pot and slicing it up. Whatâs this? I think to myself. As I watch her put down a plate of delicious looking ribs piled high on a plate at the table behind me, I looked down at my sad piece of meat and wondered why I hadnât been offered the same thing. Well, I can tell you why! Iâm a white tourist and the other customers were not. I will never recommended or go back to this restaurant. ALL tourists should know that you are getting the crappy meat while others are getting the good stuff. PREJUDICE plain and simple plus their beans were too spicy (and I like spicy food), the coleslaw was too goopy, and the corn meal not cooked enough so it was ineffective for picking up food. Terrible food, terrible service, and no atmosphere (outside is fairly interesting but not worth the drive to).
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1. Golden Falcon Spur Steak Ranch
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Golden Falcon Spur at Gold Reef City in Ormonde, Johannesburg is a family-friendly restaurant that serves the best ribs, burgers & steaks. Bring along your kids for some great tasting food & dessert from our famous Spur menu!
Reviewed By cobusTheunissen
we was a night out in town we had seen a show and after that we had something to eat. it was late bat all the personal was friendly and the food was goodDear cobusTheunissen,Thank you so much for your review. We are thrilled to know you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to having you back again, soon! Kind regards,Spur Steak Ranches
