A Growing List of Black-Owned Restaurants in Johannesburg, South Africa
It’s not a lie, Johannesburg is the spot for all things class, and excellence – it’s also where the vibes are. If you’re invested in conscious travel and spending your money where it matters, here’s a growing list of black-owned restaurants in Johannesburg. Stay tuned, we’ll be adding to this list weekly, and if we missed your favourite spot, let us know in the comments section.

Great for: Art lovers. They also owned Untitled Basement, a live performance.
“”Restaurant/Bar, Art Gallery, Creative Space, Good Coffee, Excellent Food, Cool People! Pan African. ” – Artivist”

Great for: Dinner with friends
“Here, we continue the legacy of gathering and celebration, welcoming guests to indulge in a fusion of flavors inspired by our past and future aspirations. want you to enjoy your coffee but have a great time with us.”

Great for: Live music nights out, book clubs and meeting with friends during the day.
“Meet for a special moment at Bertrand cafe” – Bertrand Cafe
4. The Harv Table by Lelo (Morningside)
5. Restaurant Vilakakzi (Soweto)
6. Pata Pata Restaurant (Maboneng)

Great for: Date nights, nights out with friends, solo dates when you feel fancy
“‘An ABSTRACT spiritual expression curated for the curious and creative, it’s about the feeling you get when you are there and the way you want to keep that feeling when you leave.”
9. Pantry by Gemelli (Sandton)

Great for: Brunch with friends
“From its humble beginnings as a prep kitchen and breakfast bar for the popular Italian restaurant Gemelli, breakfast is back at PANTRY by Gemelli in a newly revamped space, bringing a glamourous yet wholesome new offering to the Joburg brunch scene.”

Great for: Lunch and dinner date, dinner with friends, solo dates
““The Prawnery is an exploration of traditional and legendary prawns dishes and other seafood favourites, and some dishes with our own spin! We serve limited red meat and chicken options.”
11. Disoufeng Pub and Restaurant (Soweto)
12. The Wing Republic (Braamfontein)
13. Sakhumiz Restaurant (Soweto)
14. Vuyo’s Restaurant (Soweto)
15. Ethnic Restaurant (Edenvale)

Great for: Dates, business meetings, selfies with the girlies and dinner with friends
“Solo is the brainchild of two friends Tumelo Maepa & Hlompho Chauke, who saw the chance to create not just a restaurant but a truly unique dining concept. An experience set in a contemporary and upmarket setting, with a modern, fresh menu of South African-inspired dishes.”
17. Gemelli Cucina Bar (Bryanston)

Great for: Dinner dates, dates with friends
“Behind the contemporary Italian food and dynamic restaurant experience, there’s an inspiring story to tell – one of sensory enlightenment and a passion for seeing people come together over good food.”
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