Review Thundergun Steakhouse - Johannesburg

I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Thunder Gun Steak, Rib, and Pub! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy atmosphere. The staff was attentive and friendly, making me feel right at home. Now, let's talk about the food. The ribs were cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, and the pub-style dishes were a delightful surprise. The menu offered a great variety, catering to all tastes. The ambiance was perfect for a casual dinner or a special occasion. It's a place where you can enjoy a great meal and relax with friends or family. I can't recommend Thunder Gun enough. It's a true gem, and I'll definitely be returning for more delicious meals in the future! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Had a Sunday roast craving and Thunder Gun delivered! DELICIOUS 😋 Reminded me of old traditional carvery’s on holiday. So so good! Crispiest golden roasted potatoes, pork roast with crackling, lamb beef roast. Green beans, butternut, carrots, loads of gravy and the required condiments of apple, mint and horseradish on the side. R155 per person is such good value for money 💰 (Dine in only, no soggy bags.) Bookings only taken at midday and then it’s first come first serve for walk ins thereafter.

it's been going now for 55 years , so it doing something right. The staff are top of the their game and it is a real family atmosphere. a joburg institution

We popped in to try the ribs after seeing a Facebook post about the restaurant and we were not disappointed!! The ribs were absolutely delicious, I had the pork ribs and my hubby had the beef ribs (he's not a fan of fatty meat), we thoroughly enjoyed our food and the atmosphere was cute and quaint. The only 'compliant' that we have is that the portion of veg/sides served with the ribs are tiny, some more veg would be great. We will definitely be back and will highly recommend.

We had a fantastic experience at Thunder Gun. We ordered Billy the kid, which is a full rack of ribs. It is marinated in a delicious barbecue sauce that leaves you wanting more. The chips are super crispy, and they come with a portion of onion rings. For dessert, we tried the volcano cake with ice cream. It was absolutely incredible! Definitely recommend for a family outing or date night.

Love love love!!!! Ribs- too die for!!! The best I have had, huge portion sizes and absolutely delicious! I DO NOT understand why other customers say it needs a face-lift when it's success for being around for such a long time not purely not based on how fancy the place is but by the delicious meals prepared and the amazing service. The whole western theme is such a vibe and you don't find establishments like this anymore. Loved the relationship of regular customers chatting across from tables and the engagement from the manager. Personally-I don't think you need to change a thing as this restaurant is what u call a gem! They have amazing specials so make sure u try them out. They do have secure parking and seating available inside and outside the restaurant.

Amazing service and good food. The portions are huge and well worth it. Will definitely be back. Thank you Heath for the great service

Still one of the best ribs in town. No matter how much time passes, (I'm talking over a decade) their food remains fantastic. We are and will remain repeat customers. Thank you for the fantastic food and experience.

The staff were legitimately the friendliest I've ever met!! Not only was the service outstanding, but the food was delicious. The rib portion sizes were on another level altogether!!! Also, I'm really happy about how amazing the milkshakes were. Great value for money, great food. Definitely recommend.

Excellent food. Sunday carvery is best with really generous helpings. Nice bubbly vibe too. Not ideal for small children. Went back and enjoyed a very tasty rump with mash and mushroom sauce. So good! They have a Wednesday special - order a 200g steak and get an upgrade to a 300g free. The staff are really friendly and have great sense of humour.

Great location, right next to a busy thoroughfare. There is a lot of parking with controlled access that has informal carguards so your vehicle is always safe. The pub itself has that authentic 'pub' atmosphere that so many try to attain but fail. There is no loud music so conversations are natural and there is no need to shout. There is a wide variety of draught beers on offer and the alcohol offering is extensive. Food takes a while to arrive but is quite tasty.

Good service, ribs were tasty but slightly dry, overall good experience. Will return for the eisbein but iv had better ribs if im being honest.

Awesome steak house. Food is well prepared and excellent ..... Always full. Service was good, friendly staff and waiters I wanted my steak prepared in a different way (dietary restrictions) and my instruction was followed perfectly ❤️😍

Honestly a surprise in a very positive way.. from the street it looks rough, but this place is a gem .. a lot more spacious inside than one would think, and the atmosphere you could think of as adult spur.. if spur lost the kiddies section this is what it would become. Food is amazing and for anyone feeling carnivorous this place will not disappoint. They have a wide range of meat cuts and specialties and event nights that will guarantee smiles on everyone's faces. The only drawback here is the parking is tight and limited but still definitely worth the effort for a semi casual evening/lunch out. Definitely looking forward to being back

Nice experience. Had the carvery on Sunday. Food was good. Unfortunately the service needs attention. We waited about 10 minutes to get a menu after being seated and no waiters. Feels a bit rushed. Saw some delicious steaks and ribs going out, so will be back to give those dishes a bash.

Quick and easy collection. Best ribs in town. They're definitely my new rib place, and I would recommend to anyone. Delicious onion rings and chips

The level of excellence in the meat that they serve for the price is unmatch. Whether it is the award winning ribs or the huge selection of great steaks. You can not find better meat. Great for a date, family, or if you just want to treat yourself. My favorite restaurant and everyone should experience it.

Took family to lunch for our wedding anniversary.<br/>As usual, quick service, hot food, good size portions. <br/>It’s what we’ve come to expect from TG.<br/>

Best Portuguese ribs ever !! Chips served does not have salt .. really surprising <br/>Good vibe , busy .. old settings , long queues .. but food is worth it

Will be back soon

Good grief! Those ribs! Best in Joburg for sure! Good service and lots of beers on tap. I LOVE this place!

Perfect for a Friday evening treat. Very busy, but settled down in the bar for a pre-drink. Fantastic and precise bar service. Waited 10min for a table, which was just enough time to settle into our drinks. Service was punctual and fast. Waiters are very attentive to diners.

Thundergun Steakhouse has such good food! They have so many good things on the menu and the place has a vibrant atmosphere! I tried their ribs, which were basted in a delicious BBQ sauce, and their onion rings are very good too. They have a kiddies’ area for tired parents who just want a nice meal and service is pretty good. Definitely recommend it for lunch or dinner!

Always great service and continuously great food after many years

The best place to have ribs in Johannesburg.<br/>The ribs are made to perfection.<br/><br/>Absolutely amazing food and service.<br/><br/>I make sure that I visit the restaurant every time I'm in Johannesburg.

Both times we went there for a whole family reunion dinner, both times we all arteries the ribs special and both times they did not disappoint. Although we were a big table the waiter did not seem flustered, made everyone laugh and was really friendly.

Been wanting to bring my dad here for Years. He's been on the hunt for the best ribs in town. Eventually came for Father's Day, and what a treat it was. Could not fault one single thing. Service was good. Food excellent. Ribs and steaks are the BEST. Definitely worth a drive from the East Rand 👌

It’s not only the oldest steakhouse in joburg but the best as well. If you want a great piece of steak, ribs, or just a good old fashioned burger then this is the place to go. They are known for their ribs, never will you get a better rack of ribs!! There is no other ribs like theirs!! It’s affordable and you always know what you getting! Never disappointed but happy when you walk out always full! You definitely get your monies worth. It’s buzzing with people all the time. Never empty or quiet. Great service, friendly staff and managers. Always satisfied.

Thundergun has been a institution in the area and came here for our year end lunch.<br/>For the meat lovers there is generous servings of ribs, steaks on offer.They also serve chicken,seafood and veg.I had Cajun chicken starter which was a meal in itself .I had chicken schnitzel for main and glad it was tender .Cherry hot pot was nice . Service is friendly and attentive.

Thundergun is a lovely restaurant with excellent food! Their ribs are delicious! I can't have ribs anywhere else now. The atmosphere is also great.

Went to celebrate TG 50th. We have been goinreg there for 48 years. Food is still the same high quality that we have come to expect. Our favourite is still their burgers althought the ribs and steak are also first class. Hope to be there for their 60th. .

The fiancè and I popped in for some comfort food. What a good decision, we ended up getting one meal at their 1968 price. Awesome service, awesome food, awesome atmosphere......... will be going back soon!

The RIBS!!! The service here is amazing and you never wait too long for your meal even though it's packed. There's a great vibe. I just didn't enjoy my milkshake, feel like it's poorly executed.<br/><br/>I also recently had the sirloin steak and it was cooked perfectly the way I like it.

Pretty average, a lot of people say that they make the best ribs in town, however I did not find them that great. Having a lot of meat on the bone does not make them amazing, they were very much lacking in flavor, and the meat was quite dry as well. I was also greeted to another surprise when I walked into the bathroom, one of the most dirty restaurant toilets I have ever come across. Would not recommend.

Great family restaurant with very good home style food, they have been there forever and the service and standards are as great as they always were . Really a nice treat for everyone .

Great if you're in the mood for this type of steak house food! Unpretentious, and consistent. The fact that it's always busy speaks for itself. Well priced too.

This place was awesome. The snails were amongst one of the best I’ve had. Friendly waiters ... real good food. My friend had the ribs which she raved about. I had the lamb chops which were okay. But overall a nice experience.

I was really looking forward to eating hear as everyone raves about the ribs and that’s what we drove 40 minutes to get there for. Sadly, they do not live up to the hype at all. The sauce is better than most but the rib meat itself was chewy. The chips were also pretty average. The chocolate volcano pudding was obviously a microwave job too and also very disappointing. For ribs In Joburg I can recommend The Hussar Grill Waterfall since Bigmouth Sandton stopped doing pork ribs.

Great authentic old school steakhouse. Less frills and fuss and more amazing aged steaks! Steaks and ribs were top notch quality and prepared to perfection. Nice ambience with friendly staff and on the ball management.

We have been coming here since I can remember. I turn 40 in December so that's saying a lot. Never had a bad experience here in my life, and if I remember correctly, Gary Player and his family used to frequent this spot often too! Only problem is the limited parking but we'll worth waiting for a spot. 100% recommend!

Thundergun A PLACE THAT LIVES UP TO IT’s name.<br/><br/>I think that if you haven’t been here, you haven’t been to a rib outing in your whole life.... like ever.....<br/><br/>These ribs will make you come back again and again and again if that doesn’t say it then I don’t know what will.<br/><br/>Thundergun ribs are insane, Huge like O.M.W when you see them in front of your face type of deal.<br/><br/>They also have other amazing food such as their Sunday Carvery as a second option if you aren’t into ribs.<br/><br/>Yap you will Se the place is not modern, it’s old and lives up to where it comes from years back when they still could. Just Go there you will know what I mean afterwards !!

I must say, if you are looking for a good steak and ribs, this is the place to be. Service is quite effecient and the ribs.. oh.. the ribs. They are so tender, the steak knife just cuts through the meat like butter. The original sauces used to bast the ribs was absolutely amazing and not sweet. The cuts on the steaks were also great and they are just as amazing.

Rustic good old fashioned food! <br/><br/>What you order is exactly what you get, no frills or fancy garnish. Service is fast and the ribs are to die for! I personally prefer the beef ribs but the pork ribs are fantastic too! <br/><br/>I only wish the bar offered more for the ladies like cocktails instead of mainly hard tack and beer.

Can’t fault this old timer. Good food, generous portions and excellent service. It’s definitely the best steak house in town and everyone’s favourite

Best service and the food taste so good. Altough the food is pricey but its value for money. Will definitely be back for those scrumptious ribs.

If you’re looking for a scrumptious and hearty meal look no further than the thundergun don’t expect anything special in terms of decor but man can you expect a lot from the food here! The gigantic racks of ribs have always been a favorite in our family, their basting sauce is the best kept secret and their burgers are amazing. Great little low key family restaurant with pub style food that is absolutely to die for.

Had the pleasure of discovery this gem. They have the BEST ribs!!! They really don’t skimp on portion size either and you get the value for your money. Definitely one of my favorite place to eat!

Amazing, it's no a gourmet restraint but it's not meant to be, it's a great steakhouse. Steaks and ribs are incredible. Place made for meat eaters. The prices are very reasonable and nice big portions.

Decent ribs. Proper steak pub grub type vibe. Will be keen to try more of the venue. Place is packed and really popular. No frills, no fuss, just giant slabs of flesh.

Great Carvery and TBone steak! Service was very good and experience worth the while. For sure to visit this restaurant with all its history. Great place!

Hands down some of the best, if not the best, ribs in Johannesburg! We went as a group and were able to share the 1kg ribs between three people, though sharing is really difficult. Although ribs and steak are a definite speciality, the cordon Bleu chicken was cooked to perfection and basically melted in you mouth. The service is on point. The restaurant is modeled as a western steak ranch creating a cozy, welcoming environment. Don't look anywhere else when you have a rib craving!

I cannot believe I've lived so close to this restaurant all my life and only recently went for a meal. The experience was so great that I ended up going twice in one week!<br/>From the minute you walk through the door at Thundergun, the experience is nothing short of fantastic. Absolutely wonderful staff keep the vibe cheerful, and the atmosphere overall is laidback and merry. Another selling point- the food arrives quickly even when the place is packed! <br/>The great atmosphere is matched by the great food. So far I've ordered the Roquefort snails, prawn and halloumi kebab, saucy steak roll, chocolate mousse and creme brûlee and every one of them has been phenomenal. Side note: I also stole one of my brother's spare ribs and can recommend those, too!<br/>Overall, I cannot recommend Thundergun enough. A wonderful meeting place for family, friends, and even date night.

Noisy and old looking.....exactly where you wouldn’t expect to find the best ribs you’ve ever tasted!!!!<br/><br/>We were there for our 1st time tonight and were completely blown away with the place. Staff are super friendly, service was quick & accurate and man were those ribs good? They were awesome!!!!<br/><br/>The jalapeño risoles made for a great starter but the poppers lacked that certain “something”.<br/><br/>I wouldn’t take the chocolate mousse or caramel desert again. Both seemed like a rushed afterthought with the mousse tasting like it came from a Moirs packet.<br/><br/>But let’s not loose sight of why you visit here: Those ribs!!!!!<br/><br/>We’ll definitely be back!

I have rated this as one of the best gems in JHB. provides an excellent atmosphere with a separated sports bar section to catch the game and enjoy some drinks before moving into the restaurant which is family orientated and has become a tradition for many families. I was introduced to this place through my former boss when he chose to have his farewell function here and I totally understand why.I have spent two of my own birthday dinners here in addition and it has never disappointed. Every person I have taken to this place or recommended it to have always had good things to say.Now to get to the main attraction - I strongly recommend that anyone who visits here tries the ribs at least once and to date, the best ribs I have had in JHB! The very special thing about the ribs is that they come with an option of their in house famous Portuguese sauce that is an absolute pleasure when smearing it all over the delicious ribs. I always order the straight kilogram and it serves me for the next two days of eating - the quality isn't reduced by reheating either. Great history behind this place and I hope they continue for a long time.

Food was excellent, good portions of ribs for kids. Homely feel to the place. The place to come if you looking for an awesome hearty meal. Will definitely come again.

Unbelievable food 👌 I have been coming to this restaurant since forever!!<br/>The restaurant is still the same - totally consist from the decor, management, food quality, flavours, service and smiling faces. This concept just works so well. It's a family favourite of ours for so many years. 🏅✌<br/>They known for the unbelievable ribs and steaks. <br/>Can't go wrong with any choice. Service if fast and sufficient.

So I heard this place was pretty good. Unfortunately my experience was mediocre at best and biting into the uncooked stock cube was a terrible experience. Thanks for the history lesson, but I won't be shouting your name from the rooftops.

Best Ribs Ever! noone can beat Thunderguns ribs! friendly service-staff always greet us with a smile! <br/>will keep going back again and again!!

What it says is what you get... the best rib joint in town. I had 1kg of ribs and as much as I tried, I couldn't get through the lot. Thank goodness I got leftovers for the weekend. The ribs had absolutely nothing wrong - tender, tasty and best of all messy 😜. Moira had a a rump steak and that too was cooked to perfection. <br/><br/>To top it all the service received by both the waitron and management was magnificent

Food and service is excellent! Big order arrived quickly ! Only complaint would be the lack of Combos... The only combos are pork ribs with a steak, no other options, not even beef ribs . No option to have wors and ribs or steak, which other steakhouses provide. The fact that it's almost full every day of the week speaks for itself! Definitely worth going to if you want to experience a good steakhouse

Was introduced to Thundergun as a student in 2000 and we used to love their lunch specials. Decided to try the restaurant again with my wife many years later. The burger is still as good and the ribs are fantastic! They also make a great steelworks! Happy times.

The best steak in johannesburg. Worth every cent for the yummiest food. The restaurant is cleaned and the service is friendly and very efficient!

This place is old school and I love I can agree that it is the best ribs I've had. Awesome friendly service every time. Great side dishes too..

So we have planned on going to the Thundergun for a while. We normally turn around at the entrance because of the smelly smoke pub at the entrance. <br/><br/>Tonight was different and I was determined to go and see what all the fuss is about. <br/><br/>Arrived without a booking and in no time had our table. Drinks orders were promptly taken. Food orders also taken by our friendly waiter. <br/><br/>Our food arrived and OMFG we could hardly wait to tuck into our dinner. Son had the burger and loved it, daughter ordered the prawns and she raved about that also. My other daughter had the fillet steak and her word was....best ever. The wife and I had the ribs and I can only say...fantastic....falls off the bone, generous portions & that Portuguese sauce is the best.<br/><br/>Look don't come expecting a cheap meal. 5 of us R1000. It's really not bad all things considered. <br/><br/>Will I/we be back....for damn sure!<br/>

An amazing experience. I ordered a Rump Camembert which was perfectly prepared. The waiers are very efficient. A great atmosphere. There is a seperate bar too.

The ribs were good but too expensive for what you get. The restaurant itself could do with a good scrub down but apart from that the service was quick and the vibe was good. I can't see myself going back

Bests ribs i've eaten. Generous portions and good vibe inside the place -<br/>outside looks dodge and that's the only reason I haven't been there in a while. Everyone enjoyed their meaty meals - no complaints.<br/>

I remember the Thundergun restaurant from when I was a child. My dad always liked it. So we tried to book only to be told they don't accept bookings but it would be fine if we arrived at 1pm. We then duly organised our 3 kids and drove for 30 minutes, arriving at exactly 1pm, only to be told there would be a 40 minute wait! Suffice it to say, we left, upset and disappointed. At least if they took bookings and told us they were full we would not have wasted 1 hour in a car!

A very busy place on a Friday night! Ribs are delicious here! We ordered the 1KG portion and boy was that huge! Service here was also really good, constantly checking up on up on us etc. 😊 Charlemagne Olivier

Amazing ribs, fast service with a smile and packed the whole weekend for a reason! Make sure to book in advance.<br/>A must for all rib lovers in Johannesburg :)

Best ribs in Joburg & the carvery is delicious too! Friendly staff & great atmosphere, although can get very busy & loud at times. The menu prices are a bit higher than the app shows, so this needs updating.

This place is an institution. It's been around since 1968 so you know they must be doing something right! They are famous for their ribs which come as uncut rack which makes them look seriously impressive. If you not in the mood for the best ribs in the country then they also do some great steaks and burgers (I recommend the monkey gland or bacon and cheese burger). Their starters are also quite a treat. I recommend their tempura prawns, crumbed mushrooms and their bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers! There is not much you can go wrong with on their menu and the service is always top notch.

What a treat! This was truly an amazing experience! The food, the atmosphere and the service were all top notch! <br/>This is definitely a place that'll see us very soon again!

This is a very special restaurant for #KevFabFood - I came here with my folks and grandparents when I was a boy growing up...have not come for years and came tonight to celebrate the memory of my late mom! This fab restaurant is still just as special - decor has not changed, service still impeccable and food delicious - portions very generous - I can highly recommend the beef ribs and t-bone! Bravo to the team for keeping up such high standards! The busyness of the restaurant is true testament! Bravo to the team - we will be back and thank you for keeping my childhood memories alive 😇

I have known about this restaurant for several months and have also avoided it, because I don’t generally go to Pub like places, they normally have bad décor and is dirty like hell.  I finally decided to bite the bullet and have been there 2 times in 2 weeks.  I was very pleasantly surprised.  The waiters are super friendly, in fact they look like they enjoy their jobs and the environment.  I take it they have been there for several years and know the ropes by now.  Had the steak roll.  The cut of meat was good and done as I asked.  I had a mushroom sauce with it actually had mushrooms in it which I could see and tasted very nice.  The burger bun was fresh, the tomato and onion tasted fresh and it was quite enjoyable to eat. Maybe a little bit too much pink sauce on the burger as it tends to make the bread soggy if I had to find some fault with it.  The chips had an odd taste but Im generally not a chips person and once had the baked potato with sour cream which was also very enjoyable.  My husband had the carvery and he was going on the whole time as what generous portion it was and how tasty it was. It was not a fancy carvery by no means.  2 veg, roast potatoes and roast meat but was done well.   The place can get quite busy and when we phoned they said we don’t have to book perhaps because they know their table turnover is fast enough to handle all walk inns.  The place is very clean, for a pub I must admit this. In fact I have been to fancier restaurants which was dirtier than this pub.  Both times I actually took my serviette and moved it over the dido rail and both visits it came out clean.  I just don’t like the colours on the wall, its too dark for me but again it is pubby like.  The carpet is very worn and might need a change. Had the decor been slightly better I would have upped my score.<br/><br/>All and all a very good experience.  That’s all we want, good clean places, good quality, good prices and good service.<br/> <br/>I will definitely go back there if I am in need of a good steak from now on.

Lovely, warm and relaxed setting. Amazing service. Staff and owners were on the ball and extremely helpful and friendly! Their pork ribs are to die for - clearly their signature dish as dishes upon dishes of ribs rolled out of the kitchen. Definitely a must!

Still one of the best places to go in Joburg if you are looking for a great steak at a reasonable price! Always busy and always with great service. My only caution is that parking is a scarse commodity - so be careful where you park.

The first time my family and I came here, we ran into some good friend of ours by chance and we had an absolutely wonderful time. The food is amazing, especially the steak. Can't get anything like it anywhere else. The atmosphere is wonderful. You'll be leaving on a high from the buzz, wonderful food and fun you've had with your friends and family. Not only does the restaurant deliver in food quality and atmosphere, the staff is so friendly. Not once have I been there and had a server not smile and make me feel welcome. This is my favourite restaurant

Thundergun offers up some unique steak offerings that are done to your perfection. There jalapeno poppers are just as amazing. Whether it is for lunch or supper, the restaurant is busy. That is purely due to the amazing food that is served up.

Came here for st paddys day - didn't know we had to book as their website clearly states NO BOOKINGS, but other than that the night was enjoyable, food was still fantastic and service top notch.

The most unsuspecting spot. At first glance a tiny looking pub. But on entrance an old carpeted steak house that says home. But one does not go to Thundergun for vibe or decor. I had the ladies fillet with a Portuguese sauce. Heaven, tender, succulent and delicious. I had a taste of the ribs. Also absolutely delicious. Here is a place that you can get a quality meal at quality prices. Definitely the best piece of fillet I have ever eaten.

Took a bit of a whike to get seated but the food is great- the menu has a wide selection and is well priced too. The portion sizes are a pleasant surprise 😊

Great food great service. Service isn't to as quick as possible but it's not inconveniently slow either. Recommend it to any meat lover. The quantities will shock you pleasantly

Took my granny, who 30 years ago was a regular, back to her old haunt for a pub dinner. She was delighted nothing had changed and received exceptional service when both managers came over personally to greet her, despite not knowing her, but after hearing of her longstanding history with their restaurant. This special touch made her evening. We all had the their world famous burgers, which are to date the best burger I have had in Joburg, far better than Hudsons or a similar burger joint. Portions were huge and excellent value for money, with nothing too much of an ask for example we asked for extra avo and the waiter brought half an avo to the table without fuss. We were all very impressed with the quality of the food for "pub grub" and the service we received. <br/>Worth a visit for a wonderful, belly ache inducing huge dinner finished off by a signature sundae!

Always amazing. From the size portions, taste and out of this world bastings, it's always a pleasure visiting this restaurant. The service is what pushes my rating even higher. I've never found myself asking twice or felt like I wasn't there for the best.

Placed a takeaway order over the phone for pick up. The guy on the phone seemed distracted and I had to hold on for about half a minute. When he finally gave me his attention he was friendly enough...<br/><br/>The place seemed to have a nice pub like vibe and the staff were really friendly. I had the ribs that everyone is raving about and they did not let me down. They were awesome! Fall off the bone saucy goodness! I was glad I could enjoy them in the privacy of my house, it got pretty messy...<br/><br/>I'm definitely looking forward to returning here for a sit down meal or a drink next time.

Thundergun is definitely our favourite rib restaurant. They fill up quite quickly on weekends and do not accept bookings. The restaurant itself is divided into a bar/pub section and a relaxed family dining area. The service is always top notch, and they seem to have very efficient kitchen staff judging by the speed at which food is churned out. <br/>Our favourite order is the lone ranger with the original basting. This is a kilo of fall-off-the-bone pork ribs, smothered in a sweet and slightly tangy barbecue basting. All the sides that come with the ribs are also well made, but the chips and onion rings are the favourite.<br/>We have been frequenting this establishment for a long time, and it never disappoints. We will definitely be back for the amazing food and efficient and friendly service.

Un-friking-believable- the ribs were to die for !!! By far the best ribs in Johannesburg !!! I'm gonna have Rib withdrawal soon ! Chilled atmosphere but who cares the ribs ...

Best ribs in town! Visited Thundergun this evening for a take away. Ordered the Billy the kid 600g ribs.Ribs weren't overly basted. Amazing!!! The chips and onion ring that accompanied the ribs were just good. Lovely lovely atmosphere, the bar and restaurant was buzzing with people. The only reason they aren't getting 5 is because they lost my original order.

Thunder Gun has been serving up steaks since it first opened in 1968, making it one of the oldest food establishments in Johannesburg.<br/><br/>It has a very unique unassuming location and the appearance you get from seeing it in the corner of the car park in the Barbecue Palala Centre is very "dodge". (Corner Beyers Naude and Lewisham Road, Blackheath, Randburg about a 1km up the road from Crests Shopping Centre).<br/><br/>But step inside...<br/><br/>As you enter you really feel like you have entered a time warp. You get this feeling you dismounted your horse and have two guns at your side thinking "I'm ready to draw on anything that upsets me!".<br/><br/>Upon entering at first it's a bit confusing, there is a restaurant on the left with just tables and tables and the right is the bar and more tables ;-( now what?<br/>I feel like I should be hanging my hat and of to the bar!<br/><br/>The gentlemen behind the bar are always so keen to get u a beer and keep it topped up as your horse knows the way home.<br/><br/>The bar/restaurant has a different menu from the main restaurant and is more noisy and busy. After a few drinks. It's maybe time to sit down and have a "man" size steak!<br/><br/>So I sit and have a look at the menu and it's beeg and the selections are wow amazing.<br/>I decide to go with a steak and all the regular extras.<br/>The steak is done to perfection and the baked potato is amazing.<br/><br/>The place fills up very quickly and I have learnt a busy place with a quick turn over of customers means it's a very good place and good food rotation.<br/><br/>I watched the meals that were coming out of the kitchen and they were amazing. The ribs were spectacular. When I saw the prices I thought it was ridiculous but after seeing the portions being delivered it was good value for money, excellent value for money.<br/>So what DUKES BURGERS does to BURGERS, THUNDER GUN does to ribs.<br/>Comparison would be Spur's ribs supersized! X 4<br/><br/>T-bone steaks come in mini, super or extra-large sizes, sirloin with a mustard and rosemary rub more than fills the gap and the ribs are a feast on their own. Side servings of baked potatoes with sour cream or chips somehow find room on your plate.<br/><br/>The wine menu is eclectic and there is a wide selection of burgers, chicken dishes and even a traditional carvery to choose from. The deserts are pure nostalgia, among them the 1970s favourites Dom Pedro and Peppermint Crisp Sundae. Kids under 12 years old get their own menu.  <br/><br/>So if you are a steak person especially into ribs, this is your place. It does not look like much but believe you me, it's another world beyond those doors.<br/>You might want to book to be guaranteed a table here.<br/><br/>Saddle up....It's all guns blazing at THUNDER GUN Steakhouse.<br/>

Finally got to take a few mates there and after bragging about how good the ribs were they turned out to be even better <br/>The service was outstanding, cold beer and great food <br/>Love this place really an institution <br/>Will see you soon<br/><br/>Quick update: after being going to this place for years and only really eating the ribs and steak I was convinced to try the burgers...now not being a burger guru I went for the cheese burger, when it got to the table the whole burger was Smothered in what almost seemed like packet sauce...so<br/>My score still stays 4.5 just next week if I make a turn around there I'll<br/>Go back to old faithful the ribs and/or steak

I unfortunately did not take any pictures but I LOVED my time at Thundergun. A friend of mine took me there to try out the Ribs and trust me they did not disappoint. They come with a good set of fries and onion rings so come hungry as you will leave completely satisfied. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The basting that covered those ribs were absolutely delicious and the meat just fell from the bone. Just the way I like it. Staff are friendly and service is good. If you haven't been before then I highly suggest you go and give it a try. 🎉

Love this place and food but now pricing is sky high, going to miss sharing ribs.😢 just checked the pricing and as good as the food is it is over board. Thanks for many years of good food.

Never disappoints. Apart form the raw uncooked onion rings and lack of options for steak marinades which arwr the only reasons I didn't make this rating a 5. The steaks were all amazing. I had a Mega T bone and it was juicy and tender to the last bite. The service recieved from Fungai was also incredible. Would really recommend this place to everyone.

Generous to say the least. Ribs could be basted better, it was a little dry. We appreciate that they cut the KG ribs for us to share and served it on two plates. Really great vibe. Homely and publike. Bigger than it looks. Great staff. Fun vibe for any day.

Service was not great. They bought the wrong drinks and did not bring dishes out together. The ribs were good but the baked potato had margarine when they offered butter.

Steak, ribs, burgers and cold beer. Very traditional 70s steak house with loyal regulars. To get a table arrive early. Always enjoyed the food, my only gripe would be no free steak sauce on the table. Tomato sauce just does not do the trick. Konichiwa

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Very good rib eye stake. Awesome as always. Good company good food and good service. This is why we always come back to this place. Well worth coming but getting bit expensive.<br/>

After reading the many many great reviews about Thundergun we where quite hyped about celebrating Justins pre-birthday dinner there. They do not take bookings on a Saturday night as per the website and I did call to enquire about this aswell..... honestly this made me slightly more excited to eat here. We sent two of our fellow dinners an hour earlier to secure a table for our party of 12. Cowboy hats on we arrived at what looked like a quaint restaurant, in a small shopping complex with very little parking. The restaurant was quite full so we were relieved that we had managed to secure a table. Time for starters ... we had the garlic snails, peri-peri livers, garlic bread, crumbed mushrooms, prawn and haloumi skewers and the jalepenos u wrapped in bacon. Birthday Boy did not enjoy his snails and sent them back unfinished. The rest of the starters were very bland and average the best of all being the jalapenos and the crumbed mushrooms. The manager did come to check on why the snails where returned. Drinks and shooters took a while to come even though we had two waiters tending to our table.. our second round of shooters never arrived !!  I was never offered a refill of my drink. We specifically went for the beef ribs only to be told by the manager that they only had 5 portions for the night and were all sold out. While the kg of ribs does make quite the impact when presented to you, I'm afraid that was about it. The Portuguese sauce tasted more like a Bechamel sauce than anything else. I sampled Birthday Boys Lamb chops and they were good but overall the food was underwhelming. While eating we noticed that most of the diners had left and only a few tables remained, the waiters also began closing the windows and clearing tables around us. I nibbled away at my ribs, only getting through two of them. The waiter asked me to take my food away about 3 times, I finally gave up and told him that if he wanted to take the food away he could. With the poor service and basically no vibe, no music and feeling like we had to leave. We had to tell some of our guests that were arriving late to rather not come through as they were closing. By 10.30 we were waiting for our uber to arrive - with the birthday cake that was suppose to be cut at midnight in tow

Amazing ribs. We happened to stop by on a whim. We rarely ever venture into that area,but we heard alot about this spot.<br/>It's tucked inside a strange shopping centre, you might even miss it.<br/>Anyways the service n food was really great. They even have a carvery for R90 which most people cane for. We tried the ribs for mains and wings as starters. Both great.<br/>The ribs were basted in a thundergun sauce as recommended by the waiter. <br/><br/>Ambience 6/10<br/>Service 8/10<br/>Food 7.5/10<br/> <br/>Their ribs really are great and a must try for fans. The decor is a cowboy sort of theme. The seating inside differs from outside so depending on what mood you're in for you can sit in either place

Thundergun is probably one of the oldest resturants in the Northcliff area... It was a great pub style menu with something for everyone.<br/>The service is rather slow in peak times and the parking is a worse situation than current politics Which does tend to distract you from the pro's of this resturaunt. <br/>But off peak times you should definitely give it a go.

These are the best ribs in town <br/>We've tried the other dishes - the chicken and steak are great - but don't miss out on the ribs, it's just not worth it <br/><br/>

I had heard rave reviews of this place and how long it had been around. And the fact that we had to make a booking cause it is always full..... My expectations were exceptionally high! I ordered a 300g sirloin with a baked potato. It also came with onion rings... Which I can say were the tastiest thing on my plate. I don't generally order sauce with my steak, as if it is cooked well, I don't believe it needs a sauce. This steak probably did need sauce! The baked potato was smothered in Sour Cream.... But again the whole thing was quite ordinary! I think I could have enjoyed a similar meal at The Spur. Won't be back!

So, the service is average and the setting is quite old and pub like...(perhaps they're going for an authentic vibe)... But the food is amazing. The ribs are probably the best thing on the menu (in my opinion) - I like it in the Portuguese sauce/style. They're cooked perfectly and full of flavour. It's difficult to find places that compare with this specific type of food in terms of taste. They aren't really cheap, but portions are big and yummy - so totally worth it. Come hungry :)

Friends have been telling my about the Thundergun for a while now and man were they right! We waited a bit at the bar before being seated but for such a busy restaurant, it wasn't nearly as long as I thought it would be so I didn't mind too much. <br/>We ordered the camembert and fig spring rolls as a starter which were nice but nothing amazing but the ribs we had for mains were phenomenal! And I'm really not normally one for very meaty meals so that's saying something! <br/>The decor looks like it hasn't been updated since it opened in 1968 but it's hard to see this as a negative given that it adds to the charm of the place. <br/>I loved the casual dining atmosphere and will definitely be back again for those ribs.

The best rib joint in JHB!!!! Me and my friend done here last night and everything from the moment we entered was absolutely great!! Highly recommended!!!

My boyfriend took me to the unparalleled Thunder Gun Steakhouse for a pre-birthday dinner, and all I can say is that it was amazing! The service was warm, amicable, professional and fast. The food was exceptional. The overall experience was one to be repeated!<br/><br/>We started with the garlic snails starter, ordered it to share, and were pleasantly surprised to have it arrive on two dishes, equally split between them. I then had the ladies fillet mains, which was done perfectly to my tastes and honestly the best steak I've had in ages. My boyfriend had the 1kg pork ribs, which he thoroughly enjoyed.<br/><br/>The overall experience of fantastic service and even better food begs for another visit!

We enjoyed Sunday lunch at Thundergun and chose the buffet. It was outstanding. Roast beef, roast lamb and roast pork. Served with rice, roast potatoes, carrots, butternut and creamed spinach. Apple, mint and horseradish sauces available on the side. Wish the plates were bigger, wanted more. At R95 per person is it excellent value for money. (R85 on a Monday). Only complaint is that service was a little slow despite the fact that the restaurant wasn't full. Can't wait to go back and try the ribs.

Thundergun is cosy for a winter's night. And always busy so always a nice vibe. However, the service was bad last time we went. We hardly saw the waiter, had to keep calling him for ordering more drinks and food. We also had to wait a really long time to get our food once we had ordered it. Ribs were okay but sauce is a bit too much on the sweet side and they get really heavy handed with it. Have definitely had better steaks and ribs so sadly this place wont be seeing me anytime soon again.

One of the best steakhouses in jhb good service and to think I found this place in the fhm magazine few years ago will definitely be back again I like the vibe it's always though so you have to book in advance on a busy if you wana get a good seat

I have been to Thunder Gun a numerous amount of times and they never disappoint! The food is always great and the service is top notch. Definately not your average steakhouse!

One of my regular spots. Best steak ranch in Johannesburg, possibly the best steak house in the whole of SA. Hearty and large meals. Tons of gloriously unhealthy sides. Tasty basting. Huge ribs. Tender steaks.

Never let's you down. Spoilt for choice and fantastic service. No wonder Thundergun has been the neighborhood favourite for decades ! I reckon they have the best Rib-eye steak in SA.

Steakhouse as a steakhouse should be. From ribs to burgers and then on to the steaks every meal cooked to perfection. The Lone Ranger ribs are most certainly made for the hungry. The Thundergun is all about meat and never fails. It is noisy and really warm, perfect for a hearty winters meal.