Best steakhouses in SA

A great steakhouse is about more than just a good cut of meat. It’s the perfect sear, the right resting time, the sides that hold their own, and that unmistakable smoky aroma that hits before the plate even lands. Whether you’re craving a classic ribeye, a towering tomahawk or a melt-in-your-mouth wagyu, South Africa has no shortage of standout spots to satisfy. From Johannesburg to Durban and Cape Town, we’ve rounded up some of the best steakhouses in SA worth booking for your next meaty feast.

Best steakhouses in JHB

1. The Blockman

Having recently been placed on the 101 World’s Best Steak Restaurants, The Blockman knows their steaks. Aged, butchered and grilled on an open flame, they’re all about celebrating tradition, craftmanship and the love of exceptional steak.

From the first bite to the last moment at your table, we want you to savour not just the flavours but the feeling of being part of something…one that lingers long after you leave.”– The Blockman

Find them here:

Parkhurst

• No18 4th Avenue Cnr, 9th St, Parkhurst, Randburg, 2193
• Sun – Thurs: 11am – 10:30pm and Fri – Sat: 11am – 11pm
• 010 900 3130

Bryanston

• Winifred Mandela Precinct, Winnie Mandela Drive &, Wedgewood Link Rd, Bryanston, Sandton, 2191
• Sun – Thurs: 11am – 10:30pm and Fri – Sat: 11am – 11pm
• 010 900 5383

2. Trumps Grillhouse & Butchery

Trumps Grillhouse has been up and running for 33 years, led by Dennis Martin and his brothers. They’ve been serving steaks in the iconic Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, from their legendary tomahawk to their exquisite 10+ marbling-rated wagyu ribeye. Whether you’re looking for a special dinner with loved ones, an outing with colleagues or looking to buy the best meat South Africa offers, Trumps Grillhouse might just top your bucket list.

Find them here:

• Shop 11, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, South Africa
• Open Mondays–Fridays, 11:00 to 22:00
• +27 (11) 784 2366
• bookings@trumps-grill.com

3. The Grillhouse Rosebank

• Shop 1, The Firs / Hyatt Centre, C/O Oxford Road & Biermann Avenue, Rosebank
• 011 880 3945
• rosebank@thegrillhouse.co.za
• Open Monday to Saturday: 12pm to Dinner and Sundays: 12pm to 8pm

Best steakhouses in KZN

1. Butcher Boys

For the last 25 years, the original ‘Boys’, Derryck Myers and Alan Lazarus, have been making their dreams come true. To bring great steaks to great people. And with four branches spread across KZN and creeping into JHB, they’re certainly doing that.

Find out where you want your steak grilled on their website.

2. Grill Jichana – Elangeni Maharani

Found at the Southern Sun in Durban North, Grill Jichana – Elangeni Maharani features premium cuts of meat that have been matured to perfection before being flame-grilled with their own secret spice mix. Enjoy the bold flavours of the African East Coast, and indulge in the best steaks SA has to offer – and make sure you order their famous 20-ingredient Café de Paris compound butter.

Find them here:

• 63 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
• +27 31 362 1300
• Grilljichana.Reservations@southernsun.com
• Open from Tuesday – Saturday: 18h00 – 22h00 and Sunday and Mondays: Closed

3. Platinum Belt Lounge

• 2 Palm Blvd Umhlanga Ridge Umhlanga Durban, 4051
• +27 31 001 1486
• bookings@platinumlounge.co.za
• Open from Monday – Thursday: 11:00am – 23:00pm and Friday – Sunday: 11:00am – 02:00 am

Best steakhouses in CT

1. Bo-Vine

Bo-Vine is situated on the iconic Camps Bay strip, offering a laid-back but still sophisticated steakhouse. Their menu caters to every palate, with a choice of your favourite cut from their curated menu, or indulge in the full Bo-Vine experience. Their meat board offers a decadent dinner. If you’re a little early for dinner, head upstairs to their speakeasy-style bar, The Attic By Bo-Vine, for a taste of world-class cocktails. Now serving their indulgent dinner in the City Centre, Cape Town.

Find out more, or book on their website.

2. Cattle Baron

With multiple branches across the Western Cape, Cattle Baron is well-known and loved by locals and tourists alike. Inspired by the original cowboy and toasted with South African flair, their steaks are mouthwatering and oh so delicious. Their menu boasts speciality burgers, grass-fed beef cuts, and their secret in-house basting sauces that make their meals distinct.

Find your nearest branch on their website.

3. Carne

The team at Carne is led by world-renowned Italian chef Giorgio Nava and is found on Kloof Street. Enjoy Milanese-style dishes, with SA’s finest meat fired on the grill. They have a cut for everyone, from 1,2 kg Florentine steak to a decadent Glenmore Lasanta Whiskey-flambéed sirloin.

Make a booking via Dineplan.

Also See: The Ultimate Guide to Cooking Steak in a Pan