Choose from the eclectic choice of international restaurants in affluent Johannesburg suburbs like Sandton. Or awaken your appetite with original African recipes in Johannesburg's revamped Newtown area. Melville's bar jungle gets the Johannesburg crowd going all night long, while Rosebank is a popular choice for a glass of wine after work. Enjoy memorable views of Johannesburg at sunset with a cocktail at the skyscraping Carlton Centre.
Parkhurst is one of Johannesburg's northern suburbs offering relaxed sidewalk restaurants, perfect for lazy weekend brunches. Head to Sandton for quality restaurants and a variety of cuisines. Expect to save a few Rand on Chinese meals in Cyrildene Chinatown, and to spend a few more in the sleek restaurants around Westcliff. Buzzing Nelson Mandela Square is ideal for watching people and art performances between courses.
Booking is always recommended to avoid disappointment at restaurants in Johannesburg. But unless you have a specific restaurant in mind, take your time browsing the menus as you hop from bar to bar. If you want more than just food from a restaurant in Johannesburg, order from a table overlooking Nelson Mandela Square and you'll be entertained by street performers too. Most people tip about 10% in restaurants.
Head to Johannesburg's Newtown for classic drinks, local performers and jazz and blues bars. Try bohemian Melville's mixed bag of restaurants and bars, which are all within walking distance of each other, and attract Johannesburg's arty and bar-loving crowd. Try your luck between bar orders at a roulette table at Montecasino in Fourways.
