The best Restaurants in Randburg | Sluurpy updated in April

Thunder Gun

92/100 (13361 ratings)

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"Just the most amazingly consistent neighborhood eatery. For meat lovers, the best ribeye steak and ribs (according to my meat loving husband) and..."

Marleen Lennox

"Excellent as always ,food is so nice service perfect would rate the place 10 out of 10..."

Mthiyane Shez

"Consistently good service from everyone, amazing atmosphere and phenomenally great food and portion sizes. Value for money..."

Gareth Tiedt

"Well i had some dinner there last week wow what a place so cozy and the food are brilliant i had ribs an was it huged and devine do yourself a favor..."

Debora Elizabeth Stevens

"Honestly THE best ribs I have ever eaten. Amazing service and the Portuguese..."

Nolan Augustine

"Growing up this was the best treat ever !! Celebrated my 16 th birthday with a Burger AND a Chocolate milkshake! So lovely to share the experience..."

Jennifer Brink

"Took family to lunch for our wedding anniversary.As usual, quick service, hot food, good size portions. It’s what we’ve come to expect..."

Gary Gray

"Best Portuguese ribs ever !! Chips served does not have salt .. really surprising Good vibe , busy .. old settings , long queues .. but food is..."

Kums Naidoo

"Will be back..."

Lee Bradshaw

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

Zane Zane

"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..."

Dan Scott

"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..."

The Schoeman Brothers

"Always great service and continuously great food after many..."

Anastasia Iskra

"The best place to have ribs in Johannesburg.The ribs are made to perfection.Absolutely amazing food and service.I make sure..."

Moe Rouzbeh

"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...."

Loveroffood

"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..."

Kelly Rodger

"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..."

Food4thesoul

"Thundergun has been a institution in the area and came here for our year end lunch.For the meat lovers there is generous servings of ribs,..."

A Foodie Travels

"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...."

Deborah Bukasa

"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..."

Ashley Thompson

"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..."

Rakhil Sewpersadh

"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..."

Samkelo Sabela

"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 ...."

Cayla Riley

"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..."

Nadz

"Great authentic old school steakhouse. Less frills and fuss and more amazing aged steaks! Steaks and ribs were top notch quality and prepared to..."

Jared.pillay

"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..."

Marlise M

"Thundergun A PLACE THAT LIVES UP TO IT’s name.I think that if you haven’t been here, you haven’t been to a rib outing in your whole..."

Rudi Swanepoel

"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..."

Kimson Chan

"Rustic good old fashioned food! What you order is exactly what you get, no frills or fancy garnish. Service is fast and the ribs are to die..."

Samantha Walker

"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..."

Rosemary

"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..."

Squire

"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..."

Jessica Armstrong

"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..."

Daniëlle Bezuidenhout

"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...."

Caitlin

"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..."

Supervundu

"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..."

Swazi Foodie

"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,..."

Shanice Gounden

"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..."

Tessa Hellberg

"Noisy and old looking.....exactly where you wouldn’t expect to find the best ribs you’ve ever tasted!!!!We were there for our 1st time..."

Cornu Perold

"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..."

Gautam Rao

"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..."

Shaun China

"Unbelievable food 👌 I have been coming to this restaurant since forever!!The restaurant is still the same - totally consist from the decor,..."

Nicole Kruger

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

Let Them Eat Cake

"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..."

Brent Marlton

"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,..."

Ilan Ben-David

"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..."

Werner Van Greunen

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

Loren Purcell

"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....."

Nixie

"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...."

Edward Seaborne

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

Trevor Halgreen

"Bests ribs i've eaten. Generous portions and good vibe inside the place -outside looks dodge and that's the only reason I haven't been there in..."

Reema Vather

"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,..."

Diana Mak

"Amazing ribs, fast service with a smile and packed the whole weekend for a reason! Make sure to book in advance.A must for all rib lovers in..."

Charlemagne Olivier

"Best ribs in Joburg & the carvery is delicious too! Friendly staff & great atmosphere, although can get very busy & loud at times. The menu prices..."

Vivian Leigh Smith

"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..."

Ryan Whittaker

"What a treat! This was truly an amazing experience! The food, the atmosphere and the service were all top notch! This is definitely a place..."

Ebeth

"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..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"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..."

LB

"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..."

Sylvanah Claase

"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...."

Jonathan Houston

"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..."

Megan Gawthorpe

"Thundergun offers up some unique steak offerings that are done to your perfection. There jalapeno poppers are just as amazing. Whether it is for..."

Lashanta Pillay

"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,..."

Kaylyn

"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..."

Natasha De Villiers

"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..."

Aaye Mwashita

"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..."

S. Dumiso Dexter Dhlamini

"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..."

Megan Fyffe

"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..."

Olivia Clunie

"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..."

Sbu Dlamini

"Thundergun is definitely our favourite rib restaurant. They fill up quite quickly on weekends and do not accept bookings. The restaurant itself is..."

Jacky&Lisa

"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..."

Megan Kelly Taylor

"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..."

Alex Vorster

"Thunder Gun has been serving up steaks since it first opened in 1968, making it one of the oldest food establishments in Johannesburg.It..."

Dean

"Finally got to take a few mates there and after bragging about how good the ribs were they turned out to be even better The service was..."

Gramo

"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..."

Emile Doubell

"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..."

Adam

"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..."

Chev Nagiah

"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..."

Tammilee Pike

"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..."

Konichiwa

"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..."

Kevin Maartens

"Amazing ribs. We happened to stop by on a whim. We rarely ever venture into that area,but we heard alot about this spot.It's tucked inside a..."

Eve

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

Elize Cloete

"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..."

Ally

"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..."

Megan Fisher

"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..."

Bertramp747

"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..."

Natalia Bonegio

"We enjoyed Sunday lunch at Thundergun and chose the buffet. It was outstanding. Roast beef, roast lamb and roast pork. Served with rice, roast..."

JC

"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..."

Zain Halim

"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..."

Cuppycake

"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..."

Rhyse Pilsbury Crompton

"Never let's you down. Spoilt for choice and fantastic service. No wonder Thundergun has been the neighborhood favourite for decades ! I reckon they..."

Godfrey De Meyer

"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..."

Jalapeño Popper

"After all this time decided we needed to try Thundergun. I have been apprehensive about the look & feel of an old pub & grub. But once we were seated..."

Jack & Jill

"Man oh man... The burger! I finished that plate in a minute and didn't regret a second! The onions rings were crispy and oozed flavor as well! Why..."

Kurt Baden Cairns

"Probably the best 1kg of ribs I have ever consumed in my life. Starting with the Jelapeno poppers, which were so hot they made me cry, then moving on..."

Kelly Ansara

"Undisputed best ribs in Johannesburg, maybe even the world. Can't go wrong with a Lone Ranger for the super hungry and highly recommend a Whizz Gun..."

Warren

"After craving a good rack of ribs- pork is the only way for this craving to be met- I decided to see what Johannesburg had to offer in this arena ,..."

Cheyanne Ho

"Thundergun is probably one of the best steakhouses in Joburg. Food arrives promptly and the service is efficient. Highly recommend the fillet and..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"Best family neighbourhood restaurant I have been to in Joburg. Always well packed, and they dont take bookings at the best of times, but their..."

B2C Eats

"Heard rave reviews from colleagues about the ribs at this joint - and they did not disappoint. Perfect for a boys night out. The 1kg Lone Ranger with..."

James Jullies

"We started off with the Jalepeno Poppers (filled with cream cheese and rolled with bacon) which were delicious! They have a real zing to them so..."

HungryLamb

"The decor hasn't changed in years but love the old school feel :) You cannot go wrong ordering steak of any type. My son was defeated by..."

Jeanette Verster

"I met with two mates for lunchThis was like a blast from the past to a genuine steak house of the 70'sThe place was packed When I say..."

Warren

"Had diner with my wife at the thundergun last night.I had the 600g ribs and she had a 200g rump. The ribs were excellent, tender and well ..."

Alan Mitchell

"This old school steakhouse has been going for ages. It reminds me a bit of the longhorn steakhouse that was around when I was a kid. It's best to..."

Tim Ross

"Came here for dinner tonight. The interior is very old school, and a little hot inside. We sat outside on the benches which was much cooler. The vibe..."

Sarah Connolly

"Have been frequenting this place since both and McEnroe played epic Wimbledon finals.It is that old and it is that established.What stands..."

Cdawg Dubya

"Food was really nice! The staff are really friendly and the service is great! The vibe of the restaurant is really nice and overall it was a great..."

Kevin Simon

"I have been dying to try Thundergun steakhouse for ever and today was my lucky day sadly I feel like I'm stuck in the 1800's on a Texas ranch..."

Joelene

"Read the good reviews and decided to invite a customer for lunch at Thundergun. We both ordered 300 g fillet. The fillet was so soft and tender -..."

Lars Anders Jensen

"There food is here is gr8! U will not go wrong , gud restaurant, food and excellent service always. :-) Been there on many occasion even took..."

Rumeshinie Govender

"Amazing ribs and good service! The atmosphere of the restaurant is very family orientated and friendly. The booking policy of the restaurant that you..."

Janine Howard

"This place most certainly lives up to its reputation - the ribs are absolutely out of this world. The decor is old and really gives you that..."

Nicole

"I have been wanting to go here for a while and was not disappointed. I shared the 1kg ribs which were juicy and tasty. The rest of the table seemed..."

Paula Baetu

"Underrated steak place in a lesser popular area. Great place to go for a juicy steak, cold beer and watching sports. Relaxed atmosphere makes for a..."

DebbyGP

"Finally tried the famous Thunder Gun last night and it lived up to its reputation! Great old fashioned steakhouse with an amazing vibe and real..."

Liesl Bennett

"Great spot 4 the best ribs and steak in jozi. Been going there since I was a kid. Food is always delicious. Love there old school style of plating on..."

Nicci 🌟

"Awesome food, awesome service. By far the best steakhouse in Jo'burg. I won't lie when I got there it didn't look like much but as soon as you get in..."

Sakhile Dlamini

"The Thunder Gun Steakhouse first opened its doors in 1968 so for over forty (40) years they have been known for their delicious ribs and steaks and..."

Lauras World

"Hands down the best ribs in town. There is no competition for this place or I am yet to find that place. Although the place isn't set in the greatest..."

Casper H. J Badenhorst

"Had family lunch there yesterday. Food and service are always superb. My son and I had the ribs which have to be the best by a country mile. The..."

Jan

"We have been going to Thundergun for as long as I can remember and I have never had a bad meal/experience there. Went there tonight and between 3 of..."

Taryn Spark

"Enjoyed a dinner at Thundergun because I really love steak and little gems that need to be tried out.We sat in the bar area because it's..."

Vicky Jankiewicz

"Oh Thundergun! You just get me! Not only does the menu have a good range of options, but they are all cooked to perfection and served with a smile...."

Likecaramel

"Well trained friendly staff, great lunch specials, outstanding carvery! The house wine is not brilliant (why do restaurants think wine by the glass..."

Alison

"At first impression this restaurant looks rather dodgy, but the food was excellent! Portions are generous and the prices are reasonable too! Keep up..."

Daniel Kettles

"Their ribs are absolutely amazing and at a decent price too! Staff are friendly and efficient. Atmoshpere is good. The only downside is that if you..."

Joyce Keung

"I just love this steakhouse. It has everything- the decor, the vibe, the ribs! Truly the ribs are the best I've had in South Africa. Tonight I had..."

Julia Louise Domanski

"It is what it is! They've been around for years. And for a reason. The ribs are great. Decor is old but when you go here you go because you want that..."

Anja Immelman

"One word: Ribs!!! Lives up to the hype. I'm sure the rest of the menu is also good but I really haven't bothered to look. Nothing pretentious. Food..."

Sachin Ram-Asary

"A honest to goodness steak house that serves great food and makes no pretense of who they are. The Jalapeño poppers wrapped in bacon was..."

ReVino

"Amazing! Best ribs, both pork and beef! Such an American flavour. Excellent portion size at reasonable prices. Bar creates good cool atmosphere. ..."

MJ

"Have been here plenty and never been disappointed! I can never order anything other than the steak because it is always perfection (particularly..."

Nicola Veitch

"This is the place to go for great steak. The sirloin was tender, delicious and cooked exactly the way I asked for it. The chips were the best I've..."

Jacqui Oeschger

"A place with a real "cowboy" vibe! The place was packed and parking was a bit of a mission. The service was pretty impressive ... the second our..."

Stephanie Courtnage

"Haven't been here in a while, but from previous experiences the food is good and the waiters friendly. The ribs are their signature dish, very nice..."

Vanessa Patricia Shelver

"Thunder Gun is one of the best places there is. It has been around for years, my parents used to go there when they were kids and the standard of..."

Stacey

"Once again this old favorite has outdone itself. The food is always incredible especially the runs. The service is efficient without you feeling..."

Marco Driol

"Thundergun was a nice evening. Its an old classic joint that is known for their ribs and chips, no fine dining but old school slap bang steak and..."

#rateaplate

"Ok so everything you hear about this place is true. The ribs are just amazingly fantastic. The vibe is cool and is what it is. A tad bit far from..."

Lisa

"When visit visiting this steakhouse you may want to book in advance as it can get really busy. This is one of the few steakhouses that accommdated..."

Gary Greenberg

"The first time I went here I had a steak...it was a good steak but I had to go back for the ribs. Last night I ordered the 1kg Lone Ranger with..."

Sharima Bramannan

""OMG, how have you not been yet?" was the natural response I got before I went to Thunderguns. It's a very pub-like vibe. Loud, big tables. Generous..."

Keenan Kyle Harduth

"This place is an institution, my parents used to take us in the early '80s. I know go there with industry colleagues and mates. We normally eat the..."

Cary Seach

"Firm favourite, food awesome, value for money and just an all round warm experience. Decor could do with an update, but maybe thats part of the..."

Melinde Van Rensburg

"I was first taken to the original Thundergun (same venue) in 1974 when steakhouses were few and far between and can still remember how delicious,..."

Food Lover Deluxe

"Legendary status when it comes to steak, and anything that involves red meat! Great boys night out.. Can hardly go wrong with a thundergun steak!!..."

Michael Morton

"I'd heard about Thundergun Steakhouse on one of my social media platforms. We decided to give it a try a week ago. Well, it was AWESOME! It has this..."

Candice Richards

"Very old and dingy '70's steakhouse. Dark green upholstery and dark wood everywhere. This is the type of place you go back to time after time for the..."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"Was looking for the best ribs in Joburg and, after doing some research, decided to try Thundergun. Was NOT disappointed! I tried the point rump..."

Susan Littlejohn

"This place is not far from my place and I had been dying to try because it is always packed. The food is amazing and the portions are more then..."

Tshepi M

"Went last week for my son's birthday and as I remember the Thunder Gun from the 80s it has been going a long time. Decor is very 'western' theme as..."

Sally Downie

"This is the best place in Gauteng for cowboy sized steaks, ribs and burgers.Not the place to impress your girlfriend on the first date due to..."

Francois Marais Van Zyl

"Thundergun - 4 decades of outstandingness & excellence in steaks and burgers. The ambiance is pure Cowboys and Wild West. I love their wall decor -..."

Darryl W

"Thundergun is an awesome place to visit. Ribs and steaks are incredible.the service is great.friendly service. You can go to the pub or restaurant..."

Heinrich Van Dyk

"Went Sunday evening, was amazed at how quickly the place fills up and the quickness of the waiters. Wife had ribs/streak combo went for the 800grams..."

Sibusiso Fortune Ngwenya

"Gives a typical steakhouse feel, has amazing ribs and good service. If the place is full, go and get an ice cold beer in the bar area while you wait..."

Christiaan Janse Van Rensburg

"Wow, the best ribs I have ever had in my life. They have a special Portuguese sauce that puts ribs on n different level. On our way in even the car..."

Lynn Pretorius

"Thunder Gun truly is a Joburg institution, having been around since the 60's. There's a reason why they are fully booked night after..."

Kelly Emerton

"Great night out with my wife at Thundergun. Really, their ribs are the best in JHB. Fantastic! And the atmosphere is great. The authentic little..."

George Hattingh

"Most definitely the best steakhouse in town! Including the fillet, the burgers, the veggies 😍 my family and I go atleast once a month and we..."

Gabriella Jordaan

"I don't ordinarily enjoy ribs, however the sticky sweet goodness that's basted on those ribs are AMAZING. Also the side dishes are really..."

Heena Ramjee

"Nothing gets me salivating like Pavlovs dog than the thought of a steak here, always good and the popularity is proof of this, always very busy even..."

Owen Tennant

"Tucked away in the corner of a centre, hides the best ribs in Johannesburg. Can't book on a Friday, but quickly enough got a table after having a..."

Gerhard Labuschagne

"Our first time at Thundergun was amazeballs!!!!! Friendly staff, warm atmosphere, quick turnaround time on orders and incredibly tasty food!!!!..."

Lerato Tseke

"Where does one start! The food is absolutely incredible. The ribs, the steaks and even the burgers! One can't go wrong. The alcohol selection is also..."

Jonathan George Georgiades

"Always busy with quick turnarounds,Thunder Gun is a familiar favorite. Eating on your own or with a huge table, the orders are quick and never wrong...."

LuluFromJozi

"One of my favorite steakhouses! Brought our own wine thanks to the corkage, and ordered the rump steak with veggies, accompanied with a greek..."

TomYum

"Great service. Great food. Friendly staff. Will definitely be going again. The only complaint is the parking area is to small and..."

Paul Hansen

"All round great experience, friendly waiters, you dont have to wait too long for your food, decent prices. The steaks are decent but perhaps not a..."

Kudzai Maeresa

"Food art!! This was the best steak we've ever had. Super fast service, great atmosphere, personal attention to every guest from the manager.... The..."

Kat :)

"Succulent ribs. Absolutely divine. Ribs 1kg, They really know mens portions ?. Only down side was the side dish of chips and onion rings. Not at all..."

David 'Dvd' Kumi

"A firm favourite. Best ribs in Johannesburg. The carvery is really good value for money. It's always busy so go early as they don't take bookings. My..."

Alyson Lyn Samson

"LOVE! These guys know steak and they know it well. Old school cool, no fuss restaurant with friendly staff and a family style vibe. The sirloin steak..."

Meg Pascoe

"This steakhouse has been around a while, even though changed hands, has kept to serving amazing pork ribs Don't be mislead by the out dated..."

Faye Darby

"The Best ribs in town.... pork and huge and delightful! And the steaks are always delicious and perfectly cooked...always full and always worth the..."

Kersti-Lee Stevens

"Second time visiting thundergun and still not disappointed. This time we had the vegetable platter and the steak and rib combo. All very tasty! The..."

Brett Stevens

"This restaurant is renowned for its ribs and they don't disappoint. The portions are very large. The decor is simple and staff are prompt. Parking..."

Travis

"Awesome food and great service. Didn't really like the decor, feels a bit outdated. Can't have everything I suppose. The ribs and steaks are probably..."

Luke

"Been going to Thunder Gun for 12 years now. Allways friendly and they don't forget your name. James is the best when it comes to keeping you happy..."

Charldin Wasserfall

"I can see why this restaurant has been around for so long and why it is always busy. An old style steakhouse with great food and excellent service...."

Joanne Bender

"Missioned all the way from Linksfield to this legendary Steakhouse and we left satisfied. The ribs and sides are a definite must. Great..."

Lorin

"Awesome experience! Although very busy, we barely sat down with drinks when asked if we'd like to be taken to our table.Fast and proper service,..."

Ted De Boer

"I'm not much of a red-meat eater so I was surprised to find myself (hesitantly) ordering ribs at Thundergun. I ordered the ladies portion (Mary Lou's..."

Kate Parker

"To be honest, I've never sat down and eaten here. Authentic, dodgy pub setting with a great selection of beer and cubicles. Must say they..."

Thembelihle Seruto

"Decor is old style dark steak house, warm and inviting.Atmosphere is calm and relaxing.Service was very good.If you looking for a..."

Michelle

"Very few restaurants can claim to have been open since 1968. This one can. A mid-month Wednesday, no specials, and there is a queue at the door...."

Jon Gericke

"Where do I begin?! The RIBS, best RIBS in Joburg. Whenever I'm in the mood for ribs, this is the only place I think of. I've..."

Arjun Sinha

"Yet another wonderful gem hidden inside the city of Joburg! It's a nice time travel back to the 70's and the food is fantastic! The toilets could use..."

Alexis Assimacopoulos

"Been frequenting this restaurant since 1973, as this was the favorite hangout of Randburg Hoërskool then. The ribs are still the best ribs in Joburg..."

Andre De Jager

"Came here for a birthday recently. Really lovely restaurant with good staff. The portions are gigantic and tasty. I'm sure it's a great place for..."

Roger Sivuyile

"I love this place for an unplanned pub dinner after work with a good friend and some wine. Everyone told me about the ribs, but I wasn't blown..."

Maryna Ellis

"Quite possible the best ribs in Johannesburg. Nice thing is that they come a lot quicker than expected implying they're already cooking by the time..."

John Risk Golding

"Always a winner... The food, as always, was amazing!!!! Even though now very uncomfortably full.. Not too sure if it's a Thursday thing....."

Sunet Van Der Merwe

"Excellent steakhouse where one can enjoy a hearty meal and fantastic service. A real gem of a place and one of our local favourites. They make a..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"It's always a pleasure going here. Food and service is always brilliant, hot and fast. Management always greet, follow up and engage in conversation...."

Garth Balabanoff

"This place was recommended by a friend for the ribs. And we weren't disappointed. Great selection of meat and good Guiness! Definitely gotta try the..."

Michael Coni

"This restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside and it is in a little shopping center in what feels like the middle of..."

Shelley Burt

"I was taken out by some good friends. We had man sized appetites, a thirst for beer and wanted a place to just chill. Well we found it!A..."

Dustin Andrew Ramdass

"This is a Great Choice of Steakhouse, never disappoints. I have been here on a few different occasions and each time has been great.*Incredible..."

Cyrus Wilken

"Great Steak house!!! I had a delicious Egg and Bacon Burger which was massive and filled me up (I couldn't even finish the chips) and my SO had a..."

Martijn Vreugde

"Their food is always brilliant, and I get a kick out of the cheesy cowboy decor. They don't take bookings in the evening though so be prepared for a..."

AwkOpt

"If youre scratching your head for a great surf and turf spot, then look no further......holding up the trophy for JHB best rib joint.....it will..."

Angelo Lee Shong

"I've been coming here since 2002 , the food has never disappointed. Best ribs I have ever..."

Kristen

"Great place!Old school decor, great quality meat, amazing portions!Service is always good and consistent. I always..."

Oliver Wright

"Ribs delicious but fail on the sides - chips and..."

Raquel Andrews

"THE best ribs I have ever eaten!!! Can't get enough. Interior reminds me a little of Spur and on weekends it's always full so hard to get a table as..."

Kat Koebke

"I've been there on three occasions.My ribeye steak was tough in parts but tasty. ... Maybe not matured enough?Second time i went i had the..."

Martini

"If not the best steak house in South Africa, Thundergun is a brilliant restaurant with a great..."

David Blundell

"I adore Thundergun. Its simple in a good way. You know its consistent. Always good food. The waiters aren't a bunch of teenagers so the service is..."

Yvette Johnson

"If you want meat, and good meat properly grilled, this is the place. Tasty, and they know how to do a piece of cow..."

Stuart Steedman

"Absolutely hands down, the best ribs in Joburg! I hear the steaks are awesome, but I have never given up my fix of ladies ribs in order to actually..."

Dominique Baker

"Thundergun could become a Heritage Site it has been around for so long. When you arrive to Thundergun you soon realise that you have arrived to an..."

Ricky Ferreira

"Old skool!You come here for the Ribs. I have been a regular patron since 2000 and the quality has never changed. Full length ribs are the..."

Stevovo

"We are a group of friends who try out at least one new restaurant every month, so as to keep away from always going to the same old place. A lady..."

Therina Van Der Walt

"After years of searching for the best ribs in Joburg, I believe I have found them at Thundergun. This restaurant has been open for decades an with..."

Diner D

"Being a steakhouse, I have heard wonderful things about the steak here, but I have never tried it because I always go back to the ribs. They are the..."

Sammy D

"I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Thunder Gun Steak, Rib, and Pub! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm..."

Ashley Rain

"Had a Sunday roast craving and Thunder Gun delivered! DELICIOUS 😋 Reminded me of old traditional carvery’s on holiday. So so good! Crispiest..."

Sakura Butler

"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..."

S M

"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..."

Judy de la Harpe

"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..."

Dani Gonzalez

"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..."

Evashni Subbiah

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

Keval Trikam

"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..."

Anton Jerrard

"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..."

Nerena Govender

"Excellent food. Sunday carvery is best with really generous helpings. Nice bubbly vibe too. Not ideal for small children. Went back and enjoyed a..."

Natalie Delport Louw

"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..."

Tasho Makunike

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

Daniel Koo

"Awesome steak house. Food is well prepared and excellent ..... Always full. Service was good, friendly staff and waiters I wanted my steak prepared..."

Nirasha Sewpersad

"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..."

TwistedShadowSAF

"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..."

Garth McKenzie

"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..."

Nnene Alonge

"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..."

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Urban Angel Cafe

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"We had a delightful meal. A little gem hidden in Boskruin with a really interesting menu and good service. Some items were a bit overpriced but..."

Aldora Fritz

"Perfect restaurant to suit most dietary requirements; they have your standard breakfast items and healthier items. The staff are friendly and happy..."

Zoë Dorothy Brentano

"Met friends for brunch today. I had the Bruschetta. Three slices - each with different toppings. It was really awesome! Would have given a 5 rating..."

Sonja Kirsten

"Fantastic food and fantastic service! Everything on the menu is healthy and done in such a unique way. My favourite breakfast spot. The are very busy..."

Candice

"I ordered the cauliflower and bacon Rosti. It was delicious! This place has a good vibe and is buzzing with activity. The staff were attentive and..."

Lynette Scafturis

"I'm not a veggie but have tried a few *what I believe is vegetarian* and loved the meals.Small place but they take care if the customers and..."

Graham

"I've found what have been searching for a long time, a cosy neighborhood hidden gem. My wife and I decided to try this place after eyeing it for..."

Zororo Mavindidze

"This cafe is not obvious to find even with GPS as located in office park and not shopping centre.We came post race for some breakfast.I had falafel..."

A Foodie Travels

"Urban Angel is on of my favourite breakfast places in Johannesburg — such a hidden gem. Quietly tucked away in an office park next to..."

Danieljake

"Good healthy variety of food in a casual environment. Now also has an outdoor area under trees and a wine menu.Love it, but why use plastic..."

Joe Gama

"We had Brilliant as our waiter and he was brilliant. Our table was large and he was super attentive and knew who ordered what and that can be hard..."

Kerry Garden

"when me and my familey walked in donald helped us and he was lovely everyone there is lovley the food was the best but its a bit hidene..."

Keegan Kruger

"Great friendly service. Food presentation is excellent and the food cooked to perfection. Even as busy as they were there was not a long wait for my..."

Howard

"This is simply the best breakfast spot in the area. Try the green smoothie for adventure, the Eggs Benedict for comfort or the baby marrow rosti for..."

Ellie

"Interesting menu, delicious food, reasonably priced and the service is good. The only downside is that it is noisy: the open kitchen, coffee machine..."

Elsabé Birkenmayer

"We took our 5 year old daughter with us. She loved being able to see into the kitchen and chat to the chef while he prepared our food.Staff..."

Candice Lowe

"One of the best hidden gems in Joberg , great food and service and a quaint setting. Starters are amazing and a small but good wine list . Really..."

Russell Kimble

"Had a great time, the main and desert was absolutely wonderful, Simangele, Amanda (head chef) and Lungile (manager) were all fantastic- definitely..."

Sven Hemphill

"The coffee here is great! Nice to see a barista making it. I ordered an apple crumble tart with my cuppuchino it was lovely. The place is really nice..."

Bianca

"Food was amazing. Very nice place. Services was not of the best but ut worked for the time we were there. Will definitely return. Keep up the..."

Seanene Renze

"I just love this place, the food, the coffee, the croissants, the friendly service from the staff and owners.It is also now my new coffee and..."

Nomfundo Amanda Chirwa

"I recently attended a breakfast with some fellow foodies at Urban Angel Café. Urban Angel Café is based in an office park in Boskruin. Having never..."

Www.getinmybelly.co.za

"We often head out to this tucked away bakery and cafe. The food is outstanding all cooked fresh with the highest quality of organic and natural..."

Anji Woodley

"22.04.2017 I was invited to a breakfast meetup hosted by my friend Lara De Matos along with some other new and old foodie friends. Its situated in an..."

The Food Musketeer

"Urban Angel Cafe is a somewhat hidden gem of a cafè. Located in an office park with the entrance to the office park being within the parking lot of..."

Jacky&Lisa

"Awesome little spot in Boskruin, their own rye bread is delicious. Have been there now on several occasions and each time food was fresh and tasty...."

Isabella Tosh

"Lovely little find in Joburg, we absolutely loved this little corner cafe. The food was tasty and really interesting menu to keep you coming back...."

LoveLee

"My family and I frequently go to Urban Angel, we all love the food and find the menu different to typical restaurant food. The staff are friendly and..."

Alicia Van Heerden

"Best coffee, best cookies, best doughnuts, best raw juices, best flapjacks, best eggs benedicts, best breakfasts! We come here nearly every week!..."

Natalie Moorhouse

"Urban Angel is such a kiff place! The staff are friendly and helpful, and the food is fresh and delicious and presented beautifully. It's definitely..."

Destiny

"Iv been dying to go to this place cause it's so close to home and it's great to try out something different for date night, first of all I completely..."

TebelloRapau

"Hidden gem. Home made meals.Focus on organic food.Locally sourced farm fresh produce. Great value. COST EFFECTIVE prices. Freshly made dishes...."

Garth Williamson

"I have had breakfast here twice and it is a great hidden little gem. Think Parktown comes to Randburg. the food is good and honest, no mass produced..."

Ari

"We stopped at another restaurant for a Sunday breakfast but they were closed. So after a quick Zomato search we ended up going to Urban..."

Natasha Fryer

"Came here for the Food &Wine Friday #WinePairing event, 21st October 2016. And man oh man, was I blown away! This 5 course meal, paired with wine was..."

Senate Moshoeshoe

"Had lunch today with a friend, had a lovely chicken mayo on rye bread with AMAZING chips. My friend had the pork belly and mash potatoes,..."

Renette

"Found a new gem close to the home base.Found in an office park. The staff is friendly and attentive. The space is small but very..."

HungryDiner2.0

"Breakfast was awesome. First time at urban angel. Would come here again. What I ordered was exactly what I expected. The service was very..."

Paresh Somla

"Today was my first visit to Urban Angel after literally over a year of wanting to eat here! I live very far away but today I made the long journey..."

Julia Louise Domanski

"Lovely littlw gem! Had amaizing breakfast and dinner here in the last two weeks!The breakfast menu has sooo much 2 choose from so..."

Pepler La Cock

"Wholesome food, brilliant flavours. The breakfast was outstanding. This "field to fork" philosophy is demonstrated through attention to detail and..."

Andy Brough

"Great find! Tucked away in an office park in Boskruin this little bakery had it all - friendly staff, fresh baked goods, great value for money..."

Jonathan Keytel

"Had an amazing breakfast on Sunday morning with the family.The food and service were fantastic.The selection of breakfasts is varied enough to please..."

Adi

"My favourite breakfast place. Service has its ups and downs, but because I'm a regular, I know who is good and make sure they serve me. Food is just..."

Anne

"My boyfriend and I absolutley adore Urban Angel! Not only can we sit outside with our lil pup but the food and service has never dissapointed! We ate..."

Thalia Brummer

"I LOVE LOVE LOVE Urban Angel.I have been to there a few times for breakfast and it has never let me down. The service is always good and..."

ChantsC

"I've been here 3 times and have thoroughly enjoyed it every time! The food has always been great, with lots of different options on the menu. The..."

Kayleigh Wolfe-Coote

"The best #risotto I've had in a decade! Thank you for accommodating by craving for risotto even though you were serving a salmon risotto #vegetarian..."

Petra Laranjo Hourquebie

"Great place to find food cooked with pure honesty and sincerely. Not that other places do not but theres a certain feel that makes you think youre in..."

Kavesh Naidoo

"My wife and I came for brunch and by the looks of things it's going to be our new regular. Service is prompt and friendly, bustling vibe and the food..."

Lewis Lehmann

"Really enjoy eating their food. Something different and fresh it's an must try.. previously was there for a dinner and it was a wine tasting and..."

Jo-Ann Van Der Westhuizen

"Urban Angel is tucked away in an office park, and although I knew it was there it took me a while to actually visit. The food is delicious and you..."

Carole Craggs

"Had the pleasure of dining here last night. What a lovely selection on the menu. It suited the whole parties dietary need. They had Banting,..."

Melanie Chilwell

"We have breakfast here almost every Saturday! We love it here. The waiters are super friendly and the food is amazing and fresh! I love the banana..."

Mariska Van Niekerk

"Always wanted to have breakfast here since it's so close to home and heard some good reviews.. Was definitely not disappointed, the food..."

Shakeerah Abrahams

"A delicious hidden gem! Luckily right up the road with extra long open hours make this an excellent find! The healthy, exciting, delicious meals &..."

Divingbella19

"Great place! Awesome menu with lots of choices. Lovely waitress. Yummy food. Service was a little slow but nothing major. Will definitely be back!..."

Taryn-lee Margo

"Tried this cafe for the first time this morning. The level of service was superb. Our waiter, Donald made sure we were well taken care of, had my..."

Kgabo Maphoto

"I was not aware that Urban Angel Cafe was open in the evenings, but it was a pleasant experience. We shared a Falafel sandwich and Vegetarian..."

Karen Du Toit

"A very unexpected and wonderful place considering it is hidden away in what is technically an office park. It has a great family run feel (not sure..."

C K

"What a great restaurant. Went for breakfast at 7am and the staff were smiling and helpful. Oir waiter was well versed in what is good on the menu...."

Werner Van Der Walt

"Loved everything we ordered here. Simple clutter free decor. Enjoyed the fresh juices , food even coffee with soya milk. All made to perfection. ..."

Hot Or Not

"One of the best breakfasts I've had in JNB. everything from the device to the poaching of the eggs was great. Food was delicious, bread is amazing..."

Nicholas Eagle Flyer Amoretti

"Amazing food, fresh and yummy! Don't forget to bring your own booze thought! So many thing to try when we go back, went for supper, will go again and..."

Liesl Bennett

"Although I did not have a sit down meal I picked up a coffee to go and some snacks for lunch whilst visit the barber next door. The coffee was..."

Jonathan Starmer

"Amazing...is all I can say 5*....The food was such great value for money and the dishes were beautifully prepared.Don't be put off by the fact that..."

Mark Andries

"Came here for a Sunday morning breakfast. Food was fantastic, coffee was delicious and service was good. A nice simple menu but caters for all. This..."

Terence Tobin

"A sweet little spot in the middle of a business park. If you sit outside, the view is quite delightful! I had a delicious raw fruit juice with..."

Marika_Mav

"Excellent food, great venue but have noticed the service from the waiters is starting to drop a bit. A shame, because that is what customers..."

Gareth Edwards

"I've seen just good reviews on Urban Angel. Finally went on Friday and it was so good that I decided to bring my husband today for breakfast. He..."

Adele

"Great Banting restaurant! Our food was really tasty and they happily substituted mash potato for cauliflower mash! They make their own Banting bread..."

Nicole

"This little homely cafe run by Ian and his well oiled machine is another hidden gem in Joburg.When working in Joburg I used to come here..."

Greg Du Preez

"Went here today and have to change my review from a few years ago! Cute little coffee shop that sells all these little yummy goodies as well as a lot..."

Roxy Bruinenberg

"What a pleasant experience. Attentive staff. Great mdnu. We had the eggs Benedict and the pork belly sandwich. Very tasty. Fresh eggs and tasty..."

PJ Sieglaar

"Best local breakfast! So good, we've been back 4 times & have never been disappointed! Service is great, slow on the serving side but that may be..."

Mandy Todd

"great homely local venue. great food. good service and licenced. hidden away. was packed saturday at 1400. worth the visit indeed. our first..."

David F. Hagen

"I have passed their advertising banner a million times and not once did the thought cross my mind to try them out until the other day. I thought it..."

LB

"I usually treat myself to a brunch at Urban Angel Cafe in Boskruin when I do my hair as it's right next to Craig & Tammy's Hair Salon. The service is..."

Vicky Jankiewicz

"Who would of thought you could find a gem of a restaurant tucked away in an obscure office park? I certainly didn’t, and since I am always on the..."

Jess (jesska.co.za)

"Cosy place with friendly staff and decent food. The menu has a great selection and they offer non dairy options like almond, soy and coconut milk...."

Riekert Strydom

"Had a fantastic pot pie dish and wife had a wrapped chicken fillet. Both very good. Come here around 2 to 3 times a month. Food is generally..."

Desigan Naik

"Food is great, love the atmosphere, coffee is awesome. Would love big cappucinnos though... Service match the food, waiters are trained well. ..."

Corriana Nel

"One of my favorite brunch spots in Johannesburg. The food always looks amazing and tastes..."

Calvin Pillay

"Combine early opening hours (7am on a Sunday), great healthy options on the menu and friendly staff for a wonderful experience I had the cauliflower..."

Rya-Mari Muller

"Awesome restaurant/cafe with great service and even better food. Great place to visit if you are into health eating, but they also indulge those of..."

Alisia Berrington

"Urban Angel is a delight! Everytime I come here I have the best food! Today’s flapjack stack with bacon and halloumi was..."

Natalie Moorhouse

"The food is unbelievable. This place is a hidden gem. Highly..."

Robert Alvey

"Lovely fresh food! And a lot of less healthy..."

Sandra Meyer

"The food was very good and quite affordable. All in all enjoyed the experience. It also has very nice..."

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