Monday Restaurant Specials: Gauteng, Cape Town and Durban Examples Compared

Published: 29.10.2026 4 min read

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Quick answer: Monday restaurant specials are common across South Africa because it is the quietest night of the week. Examples reported in local guides include a half chicken for R69 in Boksburg, one main free after 6pm at Barristers Grill in Newlands, Cape Town, and a pizza for R95 with a free beer or glass of wine at Lupa Osteria in Durban North. Only the Gauteng examples come from an October 2026 listing; the Cape Town and Durban examples come from undated guides, so phone the restaurant before you go.

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Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from Time Out Johannesburg (October 2026) and undated Eat Out guides for Cape Town and Durban, plus the Spur website. Treat undated deals as leads to verify, not current offers.

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Why Mondays have deals

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Restaurants earn most of their income on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Monday is slow, yet rent, staff and electricity costs continue. A deal that brings in even a few extra tables covers fixed costs, which is why Monday offers are among the most generous of the week. The same logic explains why many restaurants close on Mondays instead, so always confirm that your chosen venue is open.

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Three regions, three styles

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Region	Venue	Reported Monday deal	Source status
Gauteng	Razzle@566, Boksburg	Half chicken R69; chicken livers and giblets R49	Time Out, October 2026
Gauteng	Bada Bing Sportsbar and Cafe, Boksburg	12 crumbed buffalo wings R99.95	Time Out, October 2026
Cape Town	Barristers Grill, Newlands	One main free from 6pm	Eat Out, undated
Cape Town	Blowfish, Table View	Seafood platter special	Eat Out, undated
Durban	Lupa Osteria, Durban North	Any pizza R95 with a free Wolf Lager or glass of Fairview wine, until 9pm	Eat Out, undated
Durban	Jackie Horner, Glenwood	Burger and beer R79	Eat Out, undated
Durban	Olive and Oil	Selected pizza and pasta R79.95	Eat Out, undated

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One Durban guide lists a burger-and-beer deal at 1904 Bistro Americain in Kloof at R60, while a winter article lists a similar deal at R89. Conflicting prices are a reminder that older guides go out of date, so always check.

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National chain: Spur

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Spur's website lists a Monday burger special in which you buy one burger and get a free original Spur burger. Spur had 355 locations in December 2025, but the restaurants are franchised, so terms can differ by branch. Confirm the details, any exclusions and whether it applies to dine-in only.

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How to compare deals across venues

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1. Work out the real price per person. A "one main free" deal means two mains for the price of one, so divide the total by two.
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2. Count what is included. Drinks, sides and service charge change the total.
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3. Check the time window. A deal "until 9pm" or "from 6pm" can rule out an early or late visit.
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4. Check restrictions. Public holidays, minimum spend and booking rules.
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5. Check the date of your source. An undated guide is only a lead.
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Worked examples (reported prices)

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Deal	Total	People	Per person
Razzle half chicken R69 plus livers R49, shared	R118	2	R59
Lupa Osteria two pizzas at R95 each, with free drinks	R190	2	R95
Jackie Horner burger and beer R79, two diners	R158	2	R79
Barristers one main free: two mains priced R150 each	R150 (illustrative)	2	R75

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The last row uses an invented main price to illustrate how a two-for-one works; check the actual menu.

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Safe and sensible tips

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• Phone to confirm the deal, the time and the booking rules.
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• Plan a sober ride home if you drink; the legal limit is 0.05 g per 100 ml.
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• Keep your slip and check the bill matches the advertised price.
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• Report misleading advertising to the manager; the Consumer Protection Act prohibits false or misleading marketing.
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Pros and cons of Monday dining

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Pros

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• Some of the best value of the week.
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• Quieter restaurants and faster service.
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• Easy bookings.
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Cons

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• Some venues close on Mondays.
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• Deals can end or change quickly.
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• Old online guides may be wrong.
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Frequently asked questions

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Which restaurants have Monday specials?

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Many do; examples include Razzle@566 and Bada Bing in Boksburg, plus Spur's burger special and several Cape Town and Durban venues listed in local guides.

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Are the Cape Town and Durban deals current?

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They come from undated guides, so confirm with the venue.

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Do I need to book?

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Not always, but it helps for groups.

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Can I use the deal on public holidays?

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Often not; ask.

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Sources

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• Time Out Johannesburg: best restaurant specials in Johannesburg (October 2026)
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• Eat Out: restaurant specials every day of the week in Cape Town (undated)
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• Eat Out: great specials every day of the week in Durban (undated)
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• Spur Steak Ranches website; Wikipedia: Spur Corporation
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