Want the best dining experience of your life?
Enjoy A Consistently Exceptional Dining Experience At South Africa's Most Trusted Steakhouse.
Choose Your Own Cut, Your Own Wine, & Walk Away Knowing You Got It Right.
Click the button below to reserve your table at The Butcher Shop & Grill & enjoy an exclusive 10% saving on your take-home butchery meat selection on the date of your visit. Reservations are limited and accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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You Work Hard For The Moments That Matter, Your Dining Experience Should Match That.
When an important dinner is coming up, choosing the right restaurant matters.
You want confidence before you arrive... Confidence that the food will be excellent, the service will be seamless, and the experience will feel right from the moment you sit down.
That’s why, for more than 35 years, we’ve been the steakhouse people trust for both business and personal dining.
We don’t chase trends, and we don’t rely on hype. We simply deliver the same world-class quality in food and service, every single time.
When the occasion matters, The Butcher Shop & Grill is the restaurant people return to again and again.
Every. Single. Time.
A Dining Experience That You Know You Can Trust - Always.
At The Butcher Shop and Grill, the experience doesn't start when your food arrives. It starts the moment you walk in.
You step up to the butchery counter and choose your own cut of meat. You pick the size. You pick the grade. You decide whether it's on the bone or off. Grass-fed or grain-fed. Aged 21 days or 40.
Then you walk through to the wine cellar and select your bottle. Our sommelier is there if you want guidance. But the choice is yours.
This is how dining should work. You're not handing over control and hoping for the best. You're shaping the experience from the start. And because of that, the outcome is never a surprise.
The steak you chose is the steak you get. Prepared exactly the way you wanted it. And served by staff who have been doing this for decades.
That's not something most restaurants can offer... Because most restaurants don't give you that level of involvement. They ask you to trust a menu description and hope for the best.
Here, you don't have to hope. You see it. You choose it. You enjoy it.
And that makes all the difference between a good and a great dining experience.
Here's What You Get When You Reserve Your Table At The Butcher Shop And Grill
Enjoy 10% Off Your Take-Home Butchery Selection
Dine with us and take the experience home with you. On the date of your visit, you'll receive an exclusive 10% saving on any takeaway meat you purchase from our adjoining butchery. The same premium, aged cuts you enjoyed at your table, vacuum-sealed and ready for your kitchen and international travel. It's our way of giving you more of what you already love.
Hand-Select Your Own Cut From The Butchery Counter
You don't order from a menu and hope for the best. You walk up to the counter, speak to one of our specialist butchers, and choose your exact cut, size, and grade. You see the meat before it touches the grill. You decide how it's prepared. The result is a meal tailored to you, every time.
Access To Two On-Site Wine Cellars
Choose from our Pick's Pick cellar for outstanding wines at exceptional value, or explore the investment cellar for rare, limited-edition bottles unavailable anywhere else in the country. Our sommelier is on hand to guide you... but the final choice is always yours.
Attentive, Professional Service From Long-serving Staff
Over 80% of our team have been with the family for 20 years or more. These aren't seasonal workers learning on the job. They're experienced professionals who understand what premium service looks like and deliver it consistently, visit after visit.
An Environment That Works For Any Occasion
Whether it's a business lunch, a celebration, a midweek dinner, or a relaxed evening with friends, The Butcher Shop adapts to the moment. The atmosphere strikes the right balance between refined and comfortable. And with private dining rooms available for up to 40 guests, or private functions for up to 500 guests, there's space for every kind of occasion - for small and big groups.
A Menu That Goes Beyond Steak
We're known for our meat, and rightly so... but the menu extends well beyond the grill. From vegetarian meals, crayfish and langoustines to local oysters, fresh fish, and responsibly sourced seafood, every guest at your table is taken care of.
When the occasion matters, you need a restaurant where no one leaves disappointed. This is that restaurant.
If Your Experience Doesn't Meat The Standard We've Built Our Name On, We'll Make It Right.
Over three decades of consistency isn't something we take lightly. If anything about your visit falls short of what you expect, let your server or manager know before you leave. We'll address it on the spot... no excuses, no deflection, no fine print.
If something isn't right, we fix it. That's how we've operated since day one, and it's why the same guests keep coming back year after year. Your satisfaction isn't a policy here. It's a standard.
A Restaurant You Can Always Trust.
You've spent years figuring out which places deliver and which ones don't. The Butcher Shop and Grill removes that process entirely.
Over 35 years of consistent excellence means you already know what you're getting before you arrive. No guesswork. No risk. Just a proven experience you can rely on every single time.
Your Choice. Your Reputation.
Always Protected.
When you're hosting clients, colleagues, or people who matter, your restaurant choice says something about you.
The Butcher Shop and Grill makes sure it says the right thing. The food delivers. The service is seamless. And your guests walk away knowing you chose well.
You Don't Just Order Here.
You Choose.
Most restaurants hand you a menu and ask you to trust a description.
Here, you walk up to the butchery counter and select your own cut. You visit the wine cellar and pick your own bottle. Every part of the experience is shaped by you. That's not just different. That's better.
The Finest Cuts In The Country. All Under One Roof.
From perfectly aged local beef and lamb to Japanese A5 Wagyu and Argentinian ribeye, the selection here is unmatched.
Paired with exclusive wines from two on-site cellars, this is a place built for people who know the difference that real quality makes.
One Place. Every Occasion.
Handled.
A business lunch on Monday. A birthday dinner on Friday. A casual evening with friends on Sunday.
You don't need four different restaurants. You need one that works for all of it. The Butcher Shop and Grill has been that place for thousands of South Africans for over three decades.
Sit Down. Switch Off. Enjoy.
When everything is taken care of, you're free to actually enjoy the ocassion. The food is consistent. The service is attentive.
The environment is comfortable. You don't need to manage anything, check on anything, or worry about anything. You just sit down and be present with the people who matter.
Our Story
The Butcher Shop and Grill didn't start in a boardroom. It started at a butcher's counter.
In the mid-1930s, Fay Pick became the first female butcher in South Africa, working at her family's Farmers' Meat Supply. In the 1940s, she married Dave Pick, also a butcher, and together they built a life around quality meat and honest service at the Kalk Bay Butchery.
Their son Alan grew up behind that counter. By the time he was 24, he was already running restaurants. He started as a junior partner at Stellenbosch's Arizona Spur, then built Late Nite Al's in Hillbrow, where 500g steaks at 4 am became legendary. From there came Al's Grillhouse in Rosebank, which still stands today as The Grillhouse at The First, over 22 years later.
In 1994, Alan saw an opportunity in what was becoming Sandton Square. That became The Butcher Shop and Grill. And with it, he introduced something no one else was doing. A walk-up butchery counter where diners could choose their own cut, their own size, and their own grade of meat before it hit the grill.
That idea changed steakhouse dining in South Africa. And it's still what sets this place apart today.
Now, under the leadership of Alan's son Dani, the family tradition continues. Dani brings global hospitality standards from his training in Switzerland, combined with the same commitment to quality that Fay and Dave built their name on over 80 years ago.
Today, The Butcher Shop and Grill operates in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and the Middle East. The Sandton flagship seats up to 500 guests, with a dedicated private dining room for 40 guests. Over 80% of the South African team have been with the family for 20 years or more. Three generations. One standard. And it has never dropped.
A Reminder Of What You Get When You Click The Button Below...
Reserve Your Table And Enjoy 10% Off Your Take-Home Butchery Selection
Dine with us and take the experience home. On the date of your visit, you'll receive an exclusive 10% saving on any meat purchased from our adjoining butchery. The same premium, aged cuts you enjoyed at your table. Vacuum-sealed and ready for your kitchen.
Hand-Select Your Own Cut At The Butchery Counter
Walk up to the counter. Speak to a specialist butcher. Choose your exact cut, size, and grade. See the meat before it's prepared. This is dining on your terms.
Access To Two On-Site Wine Cellars
From our Pick's Pick collection of outstanding value wines to rare, limited-edition bottles in the investment cellar, the choice is yours. Our sommelier is there when you want guidance. But the final decision is always in your hands.
Professional Service From A Team That's Been Here For Decades
Over 80% of our staff have been with the family for 20 years or more. That level of experience shows in every interaction. Attentive, consistent, and always professional.
An Environment Built For Any Occasion
Business lunches. Celebrations. Midweek dinners. Relaxed dining. Private dining for up to 40 guests. One place that works for all of it.
The Butcher Shop Standard
If anything about your visit falls short of the standard we've built our name on, let your server or manager know before you leave. We'll make it right on the spot. No excuses. No fine print.
NEXT STEPS
Here’s What
Happens Next
Booking your table at The Butcher Shop and Grill takes less than two minutes.
Here's exactly how it works, so there are no surprises before you arrive.
Step 1 - Choose Your Location
Click the button below and select your preferred location. Johannesburg at Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton. Or Cape Town at Mouille Point on Beach Road.
Step 2 - Pick Your Date And Time
You'll be redirected to Dine Plan to reserve. your table. Choose the date and time that works best for you and your guests. Peak times fill up quickly, so booking ahead ensures you get your preferred slot.
Step 3 - Let Us Know The Details
Tell us how many guests you're bringing and whether you'd like a standard table or a private dining room. If it's a special occasion or you have specific requirements, let us know and we'll prepare accordingly.
Step 4 - Arrive and Enjoy
Walk in knowing everything is taken care of. Head to the butchery counter to select your cut. Visit the wine cellar to choose your bottle. Then sit back and enjoy the kind of dining experience that has kept guests coming back for over 35 years. And don't forget your 10% butchery discount on the way out.
Testimonials
2015 and 2025 here. Still the same outstanding experience. You have to order from the butcher counter directly and get your individual cut and size. Starters are very good and they have a great selection. Paired our dinner with a nice bottle of Groot Constantia Pinotage from 2023 and went very well with the meat.
Coming back it will be for sure a place I visit for dinner or lunch. Looking forward trying their outlet in Capetown next week
Guido P. Vetter
A Johannesburg institution. One of the first places to come to for a steak fix when I'm in town. Prices are fair and my T-bone last night was heavenly, cooked perfectly with nothing but salt. The bernaise sauce was slightly too tangy but the black peppercorn sauce was delicious. Service is usually prompt and professional, but a bunch of waiters standing around at the entrance is a bad look, intimidating rather than welcoming. Nevertheless, a fine restaurant and cant wait to go back.
Sani Orio
The Butcher Shop is a must visit if you want to experience authentic South African meat on a grill. Few do it better at this price point. The vibe will have you happy and your crowd will be in a talkative mood.
Service was amazing with professional smiling waiters ready to call another waiter if they need assistance. Feel free to book a big table.
Edzard Bosch
This is an awesome establishment that always feels like home. The attention to detail as well as the warmth and kindness embodied by the staff members makes the whole experience that more incredible. If you’re a foodie and particularly love meat, this restaurant is perfect for you. They cook every cut of meat to order. Their seafood and pastas are also quite delicious. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the meals shared here with my dear family and I am thankful for the kindness shown towards us always. I highly recommend this establishment and I look forward to our next visit
Charlotte
Great food and service is next level.
Seth was the perfect waiter.
This is not the first time we have been here and it will not be the last.
Ribeye steaks, carpaccio starters and the best cheesecake in a joburg.
Amazing selection of wines as well.
Dirk Pieters
Best steak I have had in a long time. Great selection of wines. Good variety of desserts and all are excellent. Special mention to our waiter Tebogo. What a professional waiter- balanced- excellent sevice, attentiveness and timing. The manager Shaun also displays the utmost professionalism. He is tuned into great service by pleasing his customers and making The Butcher Shop & Grill a success. Well done.
Trevor Muns
🚨 Availability Is Limited
The Butcher Shop and Grill is one of the most sought-after dining destinations in South Africa. Our Johannesburg flagship seats up to 600 guests, and our Cape Town location attracts both locals and international visitors year-round.
Peak slots and weekend tables fill up fast. Private dining rooms are even more limited, with availability often booked weeks in advance.
This 10% butchery offer is reserved exclusively for guests who book through this page. It is not available for walk-ins or bookings made through other channels.
If you have an occasion coming up, or you simply want a dining experience you can count on, the best time to secure your table is now. Waiting means risking your preferred date, time, or seating arrangement.
Clicking the button doesn't take long. It simply locks in your spot while availability is still open.
Your Next Step
Every great dining experience starts with one good decision: Where to go.
If you're tired of scrolling through options, second-guessing reviews, and hoping for the best, this is your chance to stop gambling and start choosing with confidence.
When you click the button below, you're securing a table at South Africa's most trusted and trend setting steakhouse.
This is a place where the meat is hand-selected by you. The wine is chosen by you. The service has been refined over 35 years. And the experience has never let generations of diners down.
You'll walk in knowing exactly what to expect. Your guests will notice the quality. And you'll leave knowing you made the right call.
There's no obligation beyond your reservation. If your experience falls short of the standard we've built our name on, we'll make it right before you walk out the door.
But because The Butcher Shop and Grill operates at capacity regularly, preferred dates and times do fill up. The 10% butchery offer is only available through this page, and it won't be here indefinitely.
Click the button below to reserve your table and take the guesswork out of your next dining experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Might
Be Wondering.
1. What makes The Butcher Shop and Grill different from other steakhouses?
The biggest difference is control. You walk up to our butchery counter and hand-select your own cut of meat. You choose the size, the grade, and how it's prepared. Then you visit one of our two on-site wine cellars and pick your own bottle. Most restaurants ask you to trust a menu description. Here, you see it, choose it, and enjoy it. That's been our approach since 1994.
2. What kind of meat do you offer?
We serve only the best mature aged meat. That includes superb local beef and lamb, Argentinian ribeye, Kobe-style wagyu, and Dutch veal. Our meat hangs in carcass for three days, then our rump, sirloin, fillet, ribeye, T-bone, and prime rib are aged for a further 21 to 40 days. You can choose on or off the bone, grass-fed or grain-fed.
3. What if someone in my group doesn't eat red meat?
Our menu goes well beyond steak. We offer fresh fish, seafood, giant crayfish, langoustines, prawns, local oysters, and salmon. All sourced from environmentally responsible and locally authentic suppliers. There is something for everyone at the table.
4. How does the 10% butchery offer work?
When you reserve your table through this page, you receive an exclusive 10% saving on any meat purchased from our adjoining butchery on the evening of your visit. It's the same premium, aged meat we serve in the restaurant. Your purchase can be vacuum-sealed for freshness or packed in dry ice for long-distance travel.
5. Do you have private dining options?
Yes. We have several private dining rooms, each with its own degree of intimacy and exclusivity. They can accommodate between 14 and 40 guests in various configurations. Our Johannesburg flagship also has an exclusive private dining room for 40 guests. Let us know your requirements when you book and we'll prepare accordingly.
6. Where are you located?
We have two South African locations. Our Johannesburg flagship is at Shop 30, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton. Our Cape Town location is at 125 Beach Road, Mouille Point.
7. Is there a minimum spend?
Yes. There is a basic minimum charge of R200 per head for adults only. This reflects the premium quality of the dining experience and is easily met by most guests.
8. What is your cancellation or booking policy?
One bill per table is standard. All major credit cards are welcome, and no cheques are accepted. For pre-booked tables of 10 or more guests, a deposit is required to secure the reservation. Due to the size and nature of our steaks, please expect up to 40 minutes of grilling time.
9. Can I buy meat from the butchery without dining in?
Absolutely. Our adjoining butchery and deli is open to everyone. You'll find the same quality meat, chicken, fish, and seafood we serve in the restaurant, available for purchase. Our specialist butchers will cut your meat exactly as you like it. Every time.
10. Is this offer available for walk-ins?
No. The 10% butchery saving is exclusively available for guests who reserve their table through this page. It is not available for walk-ins or bookings made through other channels.