John Dory's menu and prices in South Africa (updated for 2025)
John Dory’s is a top spot in South Africa for seafood, sushi, and grills. It was founded in 1996 in Durban, South Africa, and was acquired by the Spur Corporation in 2004. Here’s the latest John Dory’s menu and prices in South Africa (2025). The updated list covers family meals, specials, and budget-friendly options.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- John Dory's menu and prices in South Africa in 2025
- Is John Dory's halaal in South Africa?
Key takeaways
- John Dory’s menu in South Africa includes seafood, sushi, grills, and family meals.
- Prices remain budget-friendly with options for individuals, couples, and families.
- Seasonal specials and promotions add extra value across branches.
- Menu variety makes John Dory’s a popular choice for seafood and sushi lovers.
John Dory's menu and prices in South Africa in 2025
John Dory’s menu and prices in 2025 offer a delightful array of seafood dishes that capture the essence of coastal cuisine. Below is the restaurant's menu, brief descriptions, and the prices in South Africa.
John Dory’s sushi menu
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The restaurant offers various sushi items, including sushi platters, sushi salads, and dim sum. Below are some of the items provided in John Dory's sushi menu.
John Dory’s Platters & Sushi Salads Menu
Item | Description | Price |
Rainbow Warrior Platter | 4 x Tuna Rainbow Rolls 4 x Salmon Rainbow Rolls 4 x Prawn Rainbow Rolls | R159 |
Two Oceans Platter | 4 x Prawn Avalanche 4 x The Bomb | R143 |
Maritime Platter | 2 x Spring Rolls 2 x Tempura Prawns 2 x Salmon California Rolls 4 x The Bomb 2 x Tuna Rainbow Roses 2 x Salmon Roses 2 x Prawn Avalanche | R354 |
Voyager Platter | 2 x Hot tuna & honey avalanche 2 x Seared tuna California rolls with saffron chutney 4 x prawn California rolls 2 x tuna roses | R155 |
Salmon Lover's Platter | 2 x Salmon maki 4 x Salmon California rolls 2 x Salmon nigiri | R119 |
Vegan Platter | (4 x cucumber rolls 2 x bean curd 2 x cucumber rainbow rolls 2 x sandwiches | R130 |
John Dory’s Sushi Specialities Menu
Sushi specialities | Price (R) |
5 Salmon Roses | R149 |
8 Tuna Crunch Roll | R119 |
Norwegian Salmon Sashimi | R99 |
Tuna Sashimi | R79 |
5 Tuna Roses | R109 |
8 Dragon Rolls | R119 |
6 Prawn Reload | R109 |
John Dory’s Sushi Menu
Menu | Price (R) |
6 Tuna Sandwich | 99 |
6 Prawn Sandwich | 99 |
8 Salmon California Roll | 89 |
8 Prawn California Roll | 89 |
8 Tuna California Roll | 85 |
8 Crab California Roll | 65 |
4 Hot Salmon & Honey Nigiri | 95 |
6 Hot Honey Tuna Avalanche | 99 |
8 The Bomb | 99 |
6 Prawn Avalanche | 97 |
8 Tempura Rainbow Roll | 99 |
5 Tempura Prawns | 94 |
8 Spicy Tuna Cali Roll | 125 |
8 Salmon Rainbow Rolls | 109 |
8 Tuna Rainbow Roll | 95 |
8 Prawn Rainbow Roll | 89 |
6 Salmon Sandwich | 99 |
6 Avo Sandwich | 67 |
8 Cucumber California Roll | 59 |
John Dory’s half-price sushi menu is available every Wednesday at selected branches. The deal is for dine-in customers only and applies to specific sushi items. It’s a great way to enjoy fresh sushi at an affordable price.
Sushi salads menu
Item | Description | Price |
Seared Salmon | Cucumber ribbons, seared salmon and avo, topped with Kewpie mayo, sesame seeds and caviar | R119 |
Prawn Salad | Cucumber ribbons and prawns, topped with Kewpie mayo, sesame seeds and caviar | R105 |
Poke Bowl– Salmon | A bowl of salmon, avo, cucumber, seasonal fruit, edamame beans, Kewpie mayo & caviar. Finished with wasabi, spring onion & ginger | R89 |
Avalanche Poke Bowl | Our famous avalanche prawn balls with avo, cucumber & seasonal fruit, topped with Kewpie mayo, sesame seeds & yakitori sauce | R89 |
Dim sum menu
Item | Description | Price |
Postickers~ 3pc | Steam-fried dumplings filled with veg or prawn. 6pc Veg ~R118/ Prawn ~R169 | R59/R85 |
Wontons~ 3pc | Crispy dough pockets filled with veg or prawn. 6pc Veg ~ R118 / Prawn ~R119 | R59/R65 |
Dumplings ~ 3pc | A thin layer of dough filled with seasoned prawn. 6pc ~ R149 | R75 |
Bao bans | 2 Soft steamed dough buns filled with chicken or prawn | R72 |
Dim Sum Platter | 8-Piece assorted dim sum platter - 2x prawn dumplings, 2 x veg wontons, 2 x veg potstickers, 1 x chicken bao bun, 1 x prawn bao bun | R199 |
John Dory’s starters & salads menu
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The seafood restaurant offers two options: starters and salad sensation. Below is a comprehensive list of the enticing John Dory’s starters & salads menu.
Item | Description | Price |
Calamari Tubes | Calamari tubes & heads served in a creamy lemon butter sauce. Served with a roll | R91 |
Mussel Bowl | Locally sourced mussels in a garlic & herb sauce. Served with a warm Portuguese roll | R79 |
Calamari Strips | Fried calamari strips in a creamy lemon butter sauce. Served with a roll | R75 |
Cheesy Garlic Roll | Portuguese roll brushed with garlic butter and topped with melted Mozzarella & Cheddar cheese | R39 |
Oysters (Each) | Served with lemon and Tabasco sauce | R147 |
6 Oysters | 6 Oysters served with lemon & Tabasco sauce | R147 |
Cheesy Jalapeno Poppers | Jalapeño poppers, stuffed with a mix of cheeses, crumbed & deep-fried. Served with sweet chilli sauce | R73 |
Cheesy Prawn Tails | 6 Prawn tails, cooked in a garlic and herb sauce, topped with melted cheese. Served with warm Portuguese roll slices | R99 |
Panko-Crumbed Kingklip Strips | Strips of South African kingklip, panko-crumbed and deep-fried. Served with tartare sauce | R75 |
Prawn Cocktail | 4 JD's prawns in a pink mayo seafood sauce. Served in half an avocado with salad greens | R83 |
Greek Salad | Selection of salad greens served with olives and feta cheese | R91 |
Cajun Chicken Salad | Cajun chicken strips served on salad greens with avocado and feta cheese | R139 |
Salmon Salad | Salmon on a bed of salad greens with edamame beans, avo and a dollop of cream cheese | R165 |
John Dory’s Fish Market menu
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The restaurant offers 11 choices in the Fish Market menu. Check out the sweet flavours the South African restaurant provides, along with their descriptions and prices.
Menu | Price (R) |
Sole (Sole grilled the JD's way & drizzled with lemon or Cajun butter sauce) | 209.90 |
Calamari Tubes (Calamari tubes & heads. Served with coleslaw.) | 184.90 |
Whole Flamed-Grilled Linefish (Whole flame-grilled linefish for 2, served with lemon or Cajun butter sauce.) | 289.90 |
KingKlip (250g Grilled kingklip drizzled with creamy lemon or Cajun butter sauce) | 234.90 |
Single Hake and Chips (Hake fillet grilled or fried. Served with coleslaw.) | 84.90 |
Double Hake and Chips (2 Hake fillets grilled or fried. Served with coleslaw.) | 119.90 |
Catch of the day (Ask your waiter about our selection of linefish. Served with lemon or Cajun butter sauce.) | 169.90 |
John Dory’s prawns & platters menu
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John Dory's offers a delightful Prawns & Platters menu, specialising in fresh seafood dishes perfect for sharing or individual indulgence. Here is a breakdown of their Prawns Galore menu;
Menu | Prices (R) |
10 JD Prawns | R167 |
15 JD Prawns | R210 |
6 Queen Prawns | R205 |
John Dory’s grill menu
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John Dory's Grill offers a variety of grilled meats and chicken dishes. Below is a breakdown of the grill they offer.
Menu | Prices (R) |
Portuguese Steak 200g | R186 |
Chargrilled Chicken Breasts | R122 |
John Dory’s combo menu
Check out the combo, top-up, and extras offered by the seafood restaurant.
Combo | Price (R) |
Hake and Calamari Tubes | R169 |
Sole and 6 Prawns | R169 |
Sole and Calamari Strips | R159 |
Hake and 6 Prawns | R159 |
Calamari Tubes and Prawns | R179 |
Family Meal Deal | R269 |
Hake & Chips Combo Meal | R79 |
John Dory’s desserts & shakes menu
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The restaurant offers a delightful selection of desserts and shakes to satisfy your sweet tooth after a delicious seafood meal. Here is a glimpse into what they have on their desserts & shakes menu.
Item | Descriptions | Price |
Peppermint Tart | Layers of Tennis biscuits & caramel topped with cream & Peppermint Crisp crumbs | R39 |
Ice Cream & Bar-One Sauce | Creamy ice cream topped with Bar-One chocolate sauce | R36 |
Creme Brulee | A rich custard dessert on a cookie crumble base, topped with a layer of caramelised sugar | R62 |
Death By Chocolate | Spongy chocolate dessert smothered with a decadent chocolate sauce. Served with ice cream | R58 |
Malva Milk Tart | A delicious dessert du: R69 | R69 |
Dessert Platter 1 | A variety of decadent mini desserts. Coffee Opera, Panna Cotta & Baked Cheesecake | R99 |
Dessert Platter 2 | A variety of decadent mini desserts. Cherry Truffle, Macaron & Red Velvet | R99 |
Bar-One | Delicious gourmet shakes | R52 |
Shakes | (Strawberry and Chocolate | R48 |
John Dory’s drinks menu
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The South African restaurant offers a wide selection of beverages to quench your thirst alongside your meal. You should note that this selection also includes John Dory's breakfast menu. Below is a breakdown of John Dory’s drinks menu and prices.
Menu | Price (R) |
Coca-Cola Can 300ml | R27 |
Coke Zero 300ml | R27 |
Sprite Can 300ml | R27 |
Lipton Ice Tea Peach | R29 |
Lipton Iced Tea Lemon | R29 |
Mineral Water Still 750ml | R41 |
Mineral Water Sparkling 750ml | R41 |
Liqui Fruit Mango Orange | R29 |
Liqui Fruit Orange | R29 |
1.5lt Cola Cola | R31 |
1.5L Coca-Cola No Sugar | R31 |
Coke Buddy 300ml | R21 |
Coke Zero No Sugar 300ml | R21 |
Beverages
Menu | Price (R) |
Americano | 33.90 |
Cappuccino | 36.90 |
Espresso | 26.90 |
Double Espresso | 38.90 |
Caffe Latte | 39.90 |
Decaf | 29.90 |
TEA ~ Rooibos or Ceylon | 26.90 |
Hot chocolate | 39.90 |
Speciality drinks
Menu | Price (R) |
Kahlua Dom Pedro | R49.90 |
Amarula Dom Pedro | R49.90 |
Kahlua Coffee | R49.90 |
Irish Coffee | R49.90 |
Shakes
Menu | Price (R) |
Death by Chocolate | 79.90 |
Bar-One | 59.90 |
Classic | 50.90 |
John Dory’s kids’ menu
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Below are some of John Dory’s menus that are perfect for children.
Menu | Prices (R) |
Chicken Strips | R66 |
Kids Calamari | R66 |
Kids Prawns & Chips | R83 |
Kids Hake & Chips | R69 |
Quarter Chicken and Chips | R72 |
John Dory’s specials on Tuesday
Some of the popular John Dory’s menu specials include the “Two for the price of one Tuesdays”. The seafood restaurant also offers 1/2 Price Sushi on Wednesday.
Is John Dory's halaal in South Africa?
According to the South African National Halal Authority (SANHA), the only certified John Dory's is the Muslim-owned outlet on the Marine Parade in Durban.
John Dory’s menu and prices in South Africa in 2025 offer great value and variety. From sushi to seafood platters, there’s something for everyone. Check your nearest branch for specials and enjoy a fresh meal at the restaurant.
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