Situated in South Africa’s Gauteng province, Joburg is an exciting city, perfect for travellers, locals and coffee connoisseurs to enjoy.
It also offers an array of good, varied restaurants, many of which are decidedly family friendly.
Here are the best family friendly restaurants in Johannesburg for you to explore:
#1 Bambanani
This upmarket eatery, which is wonderfully family friendly, combines the best of fun and food. It also features excellent play areas, woven between the stylish decor and delicious meals.
Catering to children from 6 months to 12 years, Bambanani offers great play and entertainment facilities for children. Highlights include a four-storey jungle gym, dress-up space, media room (complete with a Playstation, endless movies, Wii and Xbox), library and plenty of arts and crafts activities too.
Attentive childminders provide that added peace of mind for parents, while the in-house store, Bambi, offers ideal shopping and goodies for moms and tots.
If you are looking for a good, family friendly restaurant with nice food, good service and a lovely atmosphere for young and old, this is it.
Contact: +27 (011) 482 2900, info@bambanani.biz
Website: www.bambanani.biz
Address: Bambanani, 85, 4th Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
#2 AJ’s in the Park
This hidden gem, located in Craighall Park, is one of the more child-friendly restaurants around, making it perfect for the whole family.
With its relaxed, country-style atmosphere, great food and welcoming service, it is a winner through and through. Add to that, plenty of fun to be had for the kids and it is the ultimate drawcard for families both local and visiting.
The child play facilities are great fun, ensuring kids are entertained in between meals.
Best of all, every Tuesday, kids eat free… Meaning that, for every adult meal ordered, you receive one free child’s meal. (Note: Applicable only to sit-down guests.)
Join them for a wonderful meal for the whole family!
Contact: +27 (081) 2345 797, info@ajsrestaurant.co.za
Website: www.ajsrestaurant.co.za
Address: AJ’s in the Park, 33 Abercorn Avenue
Craighall Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
#3 Anderson’s Nursery and Coffee Shop
This charming nursery and coffee shop is found among beautiful settings in Norwood, Johannesburg. It is suitably family friendly, with a lovely vibe and good food for young and old to enjoy.
For kids, there is a separate menu, which includes both breakfast and lunch picks. Additionally, there is also a fun craft centre for children to play and thrive in.
If you are looking for a lovely family friendly spot, with plenty to see and do, pay Anderson’s Nursery and Coffee Shop a visit.
Contact: +27 (011) 728 6802
Website: N/A
Address: Anderson’s Nursery and Coffee Shop, 10 Grant Avenue, Norwood, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
#4 Dimples Cafe
Situated in the heart of the World of Golf, Woodmead, Dimples Cafe is a popular spot among families because it offers kids’ activities, tasty food (including burgers and pizzas), a great play park and so much more.
In addition to its food and friendly service, there is also sand art, colouring in, decorating joys, games and other fun for the little ones. Dimples Cafe is also a popular party venue, which is perfect for hosting kids’ parties.
All in all, this is a good place for young families to go for food and fun.
Contact: +27 (011) 545 8695, dimples@theworldofgolf.co.za
Website: N/A
Address: Dimples Cafe, Corner of Woodmead Drive and Maxwell Drive, Woodmead Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
#5 Panettone Cafe Zoo Lake
Well loved by families with kids, Panettone Cafe Zoo Lake, an Italian-inspired bar and grill restaurant, is a safe, good spot to enjoy a delicious meal with friends and family.
With dedicated childminders on-hand in the lovely play area, a nice kids’ menu and great food for adults too, Panettone Cafe Zoo Lake is the whole package.
Join them for a tasty meal, complemented by good service, great views and a family friendly atmosphere every time.
Contact: +27 (011) 026 3506
Website: www.zoolakesportsclub.co.za
Address: Panettone Cafe Zoo Lake, Corner of Cardigan & Westwold Way,
Parkview, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
#6 Gia’s on Montrose
This cosy cafe – famed for its wonderful fare, delightful nursery and pleasant atmosphere – is a nice spot for families, especially as it has a secure play area, complete with a wendy house, jungle gym and sand pit.
There is a kids’ section on the main menu. It offers some tasty treats and snacks for kids, while parents enjoy their own delicious array of food and drink options.
Visit Gia’s on Montrose for a relaxing, enjoyable family meal.
Contact: +27 (011) 326 5074, giasonmontrose@mweb.co.za
Website: N/A
Address: Gia’s on Montrose, 66B South Rd, Morningside, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
#7 The Green Room
Blessed with one of the more beautiful restaurant settings around, The Green Room is a stylish, popular addition to Pirates Sports Club in Greenside.
This cosy cafe – with its chic decor, child- and pet-friendly atmosphere and excellent food and drink offerings – is a thrill for both children and adults alike.
With a securely fenced off play area, peaceful setting and plenty for children to do and enjoy, The Green Room really is a joy for all who visit, especially the little ones.
Contact: +27 (084) 660 0166, greenroom.jhb@gmail.com
Website: thegreenroom.joburg
Address: The Green Room, 4 Crudenbay Road
Greenside, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
#8 The Place2B
This South African-inspired eatery, situated at Lanseria Country Estate, has it all: a relaxing ambiance, wholesome meals, wide, open spaces and lovely service.
In addition to its standard food – which uses only the best, freshest ingredients, The Place2B also has a dedicated children’s menu, ideally suited to children under 12.
For children (or the young at heart), there is a soccer field, friendly farm animals (including horses, a pot-bellied pig and some goats too) and plenty of space to play and roam too… All of which ensures this is a vibrant child- and pet-friendly restaurant.
Contact: +27 (083) 446 7663 , theplace2b@lanseriacountryestate.co.za.
Website: www.lanseriacountryestate.co.za
Address: The Place2B, Lanseria Country Estate, Lindley, Lanseria, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
#9 Ri’stretto
This lovely Italian al fresco ‘cucina’ is a welcoming family friendly spot, famed for its outstanding coffee and food. Their focus is on creating “enjoyable family outing(s) and experiences”, something that they surely do.
As a bonus, on Mondays, kids eat free, as, for every attending adult, your child(ren) can enjoy one free meal. They also offer plenty of tasty child-friendly meals, thanks to the dedicated kids’ menu.
With mouthwatering food, a great vibe and good service, Ri’stretto makes for a good eat out experience for all.
Contact: +27 (011) 783 1090, info@ristretto.co.za
Website: www.ristretto.co.za
Address: Ri’stretto, Corner of Rivonia Road and Cullinan Close, Morningside Morningside, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
#10 Tres Jolie
Tres Jolie is an established venue, equipped with excellent staff, who – in addition to the beautiful settings, outstanding restaurant atmosphere and quality food – have helped to cement it as the top class restaurant that it is.
It is also a fun place to go with the kids, with plenty of entertainment, cute farm animals and a beautiful play area for children to see and enjoy here.
Whether you join Tres Jolie for a special function and party – or simply for a relaxed family meal – it is hard to go wrong with this stylish eatery.
Contact: +27 (011) 794 2473, info@tresjolie.co.za
Website: www.tresjolie.co.za
Address: Tres Jolie, Plot 22, Peter Road, Ruimsig, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
These are just some of the best family friendly restaurants and cafes for you (and yours) to enjoy in Joburg!