A Johannesburg Steakhouse in the Heart of Sandton
A large brasserie-style restaurant with leather booths at Nelson Mandela Square, serving aged steaks and seafood specials — with outdoor seating, a private dining room and great cocktails.
Internationally recognised steakhouse
2020 · 2022 · 2023
The Butcher Shop & Grill is the only restaurant in Africa to be listed three times in the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants — in 2020, 2022 and 2023.
A Sandton steakhouse built around the cut
If you are searching for one of the best steakhouses in Johannesburg, The Butcher Shop & Grill gives you something most steak restaurants cannot: the chance to select the actual cut you are going to eat. Our Johannesburg flagship at Nelson Mandela Square combines a premium steakhouse with a working butchery and deli, a deep wine selection and private dining for business and celebrations. Instead of relying only on a menu description, walk up to the butchery counter, compare cuts and choose the size, bone, feeding style and level of marbling that appeal to you. Our specialist team can guide you through rump, sirloin, fillet, ribeye, T-bone, prime rib, Wagyu and other selections available on the day.
Wagyu steak in Johannesburg
Wagyu is one of the restaurant’s premium signatures and a major reason diners seek us out in Sandton. Ask the butcher about current Wagyu provenance, available cuts and marbling before choosing how you would like it prepared. The high level of intramuscular fat in Wagyu generally rewards careful cooking and a simpler approach to seasoning. For a detailed guide to Wagyu steak in Johannesburg, including current style, marbling and butchery availability, visit our dedicated Johannesburg Wagyu page.
21–40 day aged beef
The Butcher Shop & Grill serves mature aged beef, with key steak cuts aged for a further 21 to 40 days after the initial hanging period. Ageing changes texture and concentrates flavour, which is why the cut, ageing period and cooking temperature need to be considered together. Guests who want a more intense steak experience can ask the butcher about the more mature cuts available that day. For the full process, visit our Dry-Aged Beef South Africa guide.
A restaurant with its own butchery in Johannesburg
The butchery is not only for restaurant guests. You can walk in to buy premium beef, lamb, Wagyu, biltong, poultry, fish and seafood to take home. Our butchers can portion cuts to your preferred size, vacuum-seal meat for freshness and assist with packing for longer-distance travel. For customers specifically searching for a butchery in Sandton or looking to buy Wagyu in Johannesburg, visit the Sandton Butchery page for the most relevant product and ordering information.
Business lunches, celebrations and private dining
Nelson Mandela Square places the restaurant at the centre of Sandton’s business and hospitality district, making it a natural choice for a client lunch, executive dinner, celebration or group event. Guests who need privacy can enquire about a dedicated room and tailored group arrangements. Our private dining page covers group requirements and how to plan a business dinner or special occasion in Johannesburg.
Wine to match the steak
A serious steak experience deserves more than an afterthought wine list. The Butcher Shop & Grill has built long relationships with South African wine producers and offers both accessible Pick’s Pick selections and rarer bottles for guests looking for something special. Ask the sommelier or serving team to recommend a wine based on your cut, preparation and budget, or browse the wine hub before your visit.