Turn 'n Tender menu and prices in South Africa (updated for 2025)
Turn 'n Tender opened in 1977 in Greenside, Johannesburg, founded by four brothers. Today, it is a favourite spot for families and friends, serving signature dishes like rump steak priced between R189 and R229. Explore the full Turn 'n Tender menu and prices in South Africa in 2025.

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Key takeaways
- The Turn 'n Tender menu in 2025 includes starters like butternut soup for R69.
- Fresh options such as the Greek salad are priced at R119.
- Guests can enjoy hot chocolate and other beverages, with prices starting at R27.
Turn 'n Tender menu and prices in South Africa
Since opening, Turn 'n Tender has become known for great steak, fine wine, and a welcoming atmosphere. It is a place where customers feel like friends. The restaurant serves a wide variety of meals, including snacks, desserts, steaks, and beverages.
Prices vary depending on the item and portion size. The steakhouse is also an ideal venue for everyday occasions, offering ample space and fairly priced meals. Check out the Turn 'n Tender menu in 2025 below:
Starters
Explore the restaurant's tantalising first-course meals featuring chicken livers, seafood soup, snails, lab tails and more. They are perfect for your culinary adventure.
Item | Price |
Butternut Soup | R69 |
Potato and Leak Soup | R75 |
Marrow Bones | R79 |
Crumbed Mushrooms | R85 |
Beef Short Rib Rashers | R95 |
Halloumi Cheese | R95 |
Rump Carpaccio | R115 |
Chicken Livers | R89 |
Calamari Tubes | R109 |
Mussels | R129 |
Snails | R115 |
Squid Heads | R109 |
Trinchado | R119 |
Salads

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Turn 'n Tender offers a variety of salads, as seen below:
Item | Price |
Sweetcorn | R109 |
French | R99 |
Sweetcorn And Chicken | R139 |
Roasted Butternut | R109 |
Greek | R119 |
Blue Cheese | R125 |
Roasted Butternut and Steak | R159 |
Blue Cheese, Fig and Walnut | R129 |
Vegetarian and vegan
For people looking for options without meat or animal products, here are some options.
Item | Price |
Bunless Vegan Burger | R109 |
Vegetarian Burger | R119 |
Vegetarian Curry Potjie | R149 |
Steak
The Turn 'n Tender menu prices in 2025 offer great value for steak lovers, with each cut prepared to the highest quality. You can pair the steak with some fine wine served at the restaurant.
Item | Price |
Sirloin | R189 200gR229 300g |
Rump – No Fat | R189 200gR229 300g |
Rump – With Fat | R189 200gR229 300g |
Point Rump (Signature Cut) | R275 300gR335 400G |
Fillet | R245 200gR299 300g |
Rib eye | R245 200gR299 300g |
Argentinian-Style Fillet | R339 |
Combo
Item | Price |
Steak and Calamari | R289 |
Steak and Prawn | R299 |
Ribs and Chicken: Beef | R349 |
Ribs and Chicken: Pork Loin | R365 |
Steak and Boerewors | R249 |
Desserts

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Are you a fan of desserts? Turn 'n Tender's dessert menu consists of the following sweet treats:
Item | Price |
Cheeseboard | R135 |
Crème Brûlée | R75 |
Ice Cream with Bar-One Sauce | R79 |
Chocolate Mousse | R79 |
Malva Pudding | R75 |
Panna Cotta | R89 |
Baked Cheesecake | Plain: R85Bar-One: R109 |
Cold Beverages
Turn 'n Tender beverage menu has the following items:
Item | Price |
Soft Drinks | R32 |
Cordial and Mixer | R35 |
Grapetiser® or Appletiser® | R45 |
Red Bull Tm | R45 |
Glass Bottled Still or Sparkling Mineral Water | 250ml R25/ 750ml R46 |
Milkshakes Vanilla or Strawberry | Plain: R49Bar-One: R75 |
Hot Beverages
Enjoy your favourite hot beverages at Turn 'n Tender at the following prices:
Items | Price |
Americano | R30 |
Single Espresso | R29 |
Double Espresso | R36 |
Cappuccino | R39 |
Cappuccino with Cream | R42 |
Latté | R40 |
Five Roses Tea | R27 |
Herbal Tea | R28 |
Red Latté® | R40 |
Red Cappuccino® | R40 |
Hot Chocolate | R40 |
Extras
Enjoy Turn 'n Tender's unique dishes with the following sides:
Items | Price |
Pap & Gravy | R40 |
Onion Rings | R49 |
Morogo-Style Spinach | R49 |
Vegetables | R55 |
Sweet Potato Chips | R65 |
Sautéed Mushrooms | R69 |
Boerewors | R75 |
Steak on the bone
Known for their steak, the restaurant menu features some options on the bone, including,
Item | Price |
Rib-Eye on the Bone | R375 600g |
T-Bone | R385 600g |
Caveman | R475 1kg |
Dry-Aged Rib-Eye on the Bone | R449 600g |
Ribs

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Enjoy slow-cooked, tender, sticky, delicious ribs covered in Turn 'n Tender's original basting sauce.
Item | Price |
500g Beef | R285 |
1kg Beef | R399 |
500g Pork Loin | R299 |
1kg Pork Loin | R429 |
Burgers
Items | Price |
Classic | R139 |
Panko Crumbed Chicken Burger | R139 |
Cheese | R159 |
Steak Sandwich | R189 |
Bacon and Cheese Single | R169 |
Bacon and Cheese Double | R245 |
Four Brothers
The Aaron Brothers founded Turn' n Tender in 1977, and each developed a delicious speciality dish. They also paired it off with the perfect wine.
Items | Price |
Howard's Howler | R295 |
Brian's Bowl Over | R399 |
Mervyn's Magic | R425 |
Steven's Sensation | R325 |
Seafood
Turn 'n Tender offers an extensive list of favourite seafood, as seen below.
Items | Price |
Mussels | R209 |
Hake Fillet | R145 |
Calamari Tubes | R215 |
Kingklip Fillet | R335 |
Prawns | R329 |
Turn 'n Tender locations and contacts
The steakhouse has over 16 locations in South Africa. These are:
1. K90 Centre Boksburg
- K90 Shopping Centre, Corner of North Rand and Rondebult Road. Tel: 011 823 1009
2. Majik Forest
- Majik Forest Shopping Centre, Shop 23. Tel: 021 023 3567
3. Jean Avenue Centurion
- Shop No 2, De Howes X167, 242 Jean Avenue. Tel: 012 035 1504
4. Bassonia
- Comaro View Shopping Centre, Shop FF2. Tel: 011 432 4884
5. Parktown North
- Shop 8 Parktown Quarter. Tel: 011 788 7933
6. Dainfern Square
- No 70, Dainfern Square. Tel: 011 022 2555
7. Illovo
- Shop 1-8 Thrupps Illovo Centre. Tel: 011 268 2107
8. Ruimsig
- The Falls Shopping Centre, Cnr Hendrik Potgieter & Johan Street, Roodepoort. Tel: 011 958 0405
9. Waterfall
- Shop No 1, Waterfall Wilds, Cnr Country Estate & Waterfall Drive. Tel: 011 022 5577
10. Nelspruit
- Nelspruit Crossing Shopping Centre, Shop 77B. Tel: 060 999 1358
11. Midstream
- Shop No 25 & 26, Square @ Midstream Shopping Centre. Tel: 083 462 0561
12. Linton's Corner
- Shop 31, Linton's Corner Retail Center. Tel: 012 944 8544
13. Loftus Park
- Shop Bo6 Loftus Park. Tel: 010 020 8550
14. Cresta
- Cresta Shopping Centre, Corner Beyers Naude Drive and Weltevreden Road. Tel: 010 141 6488
15. Bryanston
- Shop 47, Nicolway Shopping Centre. Corner Winnie Mandela and Wedgewood Drive. Tel: 011 706 9470
16. Vaal Mall
- Vaal Mall, Shop U3, Cnr Barrage Road & Rossini Boulevard. Tel: 016 100 4261
How much is steak and chips in South Africa?
In South Africa, steak and chips start from R90. Mid-tier grills charge up to R180–R235. Upscale restaurants can cost R300 or more per person.
Who started Turn 'n Tender?
Turn 'n Tender was started in 1977 by four brothers: Brian, Steven, Howard, and Craig Altman.
Above is the Turn 'n Tender menu and prices in South Africa. The steakhouses revolve around a love of great steak and an exceptional taste in wine. The restaurant's menu specials include the most delectable dishes such as steaks, beef, chicken, and fresh fish.
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