Nestled in the heart of Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, lies Mr. George, an all-day roadside cafe that’s more than just a place to grab a bite. It’s a vibrant hub where culinary creativity meets warm hospitality. In this place, laughter dances on the airwaves, and the aroma of sizzling grills mingles with the clinking of coffee cups.
As soon as you enter this sun-drenched oasis, you’ll be welcomed by an elegant area lit by natural light, industrial-chic furnishings, and the alluring smell of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling grills. It combines laid-back charm and urban flair, perfect for a cozy supper with friends or a leisurely brunch.
Mr. George’s cuisine is akin to an ode to delicious food. Start your day with substantial eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and creamy hollandaise, or indulge in fluffy buttermilk pancakes dripping with maple syrup. Lunchtime provides delicious salads overflowing with flavor and succulent burgers piled high with gourmet toppings.
When it comes time for supper, the emphasis is on perfectly cooked steaks and seafood platters brimming with the ocean’s riches. However, Mr. George isn’t just into the oldies. Anticipate surreal variations such as peri-peri chicken gyoza and Moroccan lamb burgers, highlighting the chef’s lively demeanor and love of world flavors.
The ambiance makes Mr. George unique, which goes beyond the delectable cuisine. The staff’s contagious smiles, upbeat music, and the large patio that looks out into the busy street create a positive vibe that spreads quickly.
Mr. George offers a feast for the stomach and the soul, whether you’re a visitor looking for the city’s hidden treasures or a native looking for your new favorite place to hang out. Excellent cuisine and excellent vibes are constantly on the menu at this all-day gem, so pull up a chair, grab a menu, and get ready to be enchanted.
Picked for You Mr. George Starter Salads Dish Description Price Green Salad Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, avocado, peppers, avocado dressing 102 Greek Salad Lettuce, red onions, peppers, olives, capers, dressing 105
Mr. George Small Plates Dish Description Price Marinated Olives Fresh green olives, extra virgin olive oil 72 Edamame Beans Soy steamed beans 89 Hummus Cold grilled Mediterranean bread 99 Wings Blue cheese dressing 112 Chicken Livers Charcoal grilled with peri peri 100 Salmon & Tuna Tacos Five mini tacos with spicy salmon or tuna tartare 108 Squid Heads Fresh fried with fresh lemon & creamy spicy mayo 118 Grilled Calamari Fresh squid grilled with fresh lemon 119 Salt & Pepper Calamari Crispy crumbed calamari with fresh fried lemon 118 Rockshrimp Tempura Tempura with spicy mayo 118
Mr. George Charcoal Grills & Mains Dish Description Price Grilled Beef Fillet 250g, chargrilled with potatoes & side 299 Chalmar Beef T-bone 280g, grilled & served with potatoes & side 299 Spring Chicken Grilled chicken served with potatoes & side 179 Ribeye 280g, chargrilled with herbs & potatoes 299 Lamb Chops Chargrilled lamb chops with potatoes & side 298 Charcoal Salmon Chargrilled salmon, served with potatoes & side 298 Seared Tuna Tuna steak served with potatoes & side 298 Grilled Calamari Fresh calamari grilled with lemon 198 Coal Fired Prawns Coal fired prawns with lemon butter 198
Mr. George Burgers Dish Description Price Hamburger With fresh lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo 122 Cheeseburger Hamburger with cheese, pickles, mayo 128 Cheese Burger Beef patty, cheddar cheese, pickles, mayo 140 Mushroom & Cheese Burger Mushrooms, melted cheese, pickles, mayo 145 Prego Roll Steak, fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, pepper sauce 140 Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sando Buttermilk fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, pepper sauce 145 Veggie Burger Grilled veggie patty, lettuce, tomato, mayo 145
Mr. George Pasta Dish Description Price Napolitana Tomato sauce, fresh basil 114 Mushroom Mushrooms, cream, cheese 135 Tuna Pilaf Tuna, onion, peppers, olives, pasta 132 Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Pasta Sun-dried tomatoes, olives, onions, garlic, pasta 135 Six Hour Bolognese Six hour cooked bolognese, cream 150 Pasta Bake Chicken, tomatoes, cream 165 Calamari Pasta Grilled calamari, tomato garlic, linguine 159 Teriyaki Prawn Pasta Prawns, teriyaki, garlic & napolitano 192
Mr. George Soups Dish Price Tomato Soup 85 Seafood Chowder 138
Mr. George Café Eating Dish Description Price Chicken Schnitzel Crispy chicken breast, pork crumbs, and a side 179 Cubed Fillet Beef fillet, sauteed lemon, oregano, fresh herbs, 250g 155 Bifteki Greek beef burger with hummus and a side 158 Prawn Curry Prawns, tomato paste, potatoes, fresh cream, coconut milk, curry spices 255 Chicken Curry Tender chicken, spices & potatoes in a spicy coconut & cream sauce 255 Oxtail Slow cooked in discarded beef stock, red wine, butter 260 Grilled Chicken Breasts 2 chicken breasts, served with potatoes & a side 180 George’s Souvlaki Tender skewered grilled chicken, tomato & feta 125 Charcoal Roasted Nachos Charcoal roasted nachos, melted cheese, guacamole, salsa 145
Mr. George Sides Dish Price Basmati Rice 36 French Fries 39 Baked Sweet Potato 39 Mashed Potato 40 Roasted Vegetables 52 Roasted Broccoli Heads 45 Roasted Cauliflower 45 Simple Salad 58
Mr. George Cocktails Cocktail Name Price (R) PURPLE GIN FIZZ R96 CHERRY BLOSSOM R104 THE JOHNNY BRAVO R132 APEROL SPRITZ R102 PIMM’S COCKTAIL JUG R168 PIMM’S COCKTAIL JUG R104 GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE R110
Mr. George Mocktails Mocktail Name Price (R) POM PINE SAGE R72 BLOODY FANTASTIC R72 RASPBERRY & GINGER MULE R78 THE DUCHESS FLORAL R68
Mr. George Champagne Menu Champagne Name Price (R) BILLECART-SALMON DEMI-SEC NV R1700 MOËT & CHANDON BRUT ROSÉ NV R1750 MOËT & CHANDON NECTAR IMPÉRIAL R1700 VEUVE CLICQUOT RICH DEMI-SEC R2200 VEUVE CLICQUOT YELLOW LABEL NV R1650 MOËT & CHANDON IMPÉRIAL BRUT R1400
Mr. George Prosecco Prosecco Name Price (R) ZONIN SPUMANTE 750ml / 200ml R450 / R156 LA DELIZIA NV R514
Mr. George Methode Cap Classique Méthode Cap Classique Name Price (R) HAMILTON RUSSELL 2020 R1520 KEN FORRESTER ‘THE FMC’ R1560
Mr. George White Wines White Wine Name Price (R) HAMILTON RUSSELL 2020 R1520 KEN FORRESTER’ THE FMC’ R1560
Mr. George Red Wines Red Wine Name Price (R) EPICUREAN 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot R1542 MEERLUST RUBICON 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc / Petit Verdot R1205 ANTHONIJ RUPERT Cabernet Sauvignon R1410 VILAFONTÉ ‘SERIES M’ 2019 Malbec / Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc R2400 KANONKOP PINOTAGE 2019 R1350
Mr. George Premium Single Malts Item Price (R) GLENFIDDICH 18YRS R102 GLENFIDDICH 15YRS R112 GLENFIDDICH 12YRS R69 GLENMORANGIE LASANTA R96 GLENMORANGIE 10YRS R72 BALVENIE 12YRS R104
Mr. George Scottish Blended Whiskey Whiskey Name Price (R) JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE R320 JOHNNIE WALKER GOLD R85 JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK R50 MONKEY SHOULDER R58 BELLS R38 J&B RARE R38
Mr. George Irish Blended Whiskey Whiskey Name Price (R) JAMESON SELECT RESERVE R58 JAMESON R48 TULLAMORE DEW XO R42
Mr. George American Bourbon Whiskey Whiskey Name Price (R) JACK DANIELS R42 WOODFORD RESERVE R62
Mr. George Cold Beverages Beverage Name Price (R) MIXERS 200ml – SODA, INDIAN TONIC, INDIAN SUGAR-FREE TONIC, PINK TONIC, LEMONADE, GINGER ALE, BITTER LEMON R32 WATER STILL & SPARKLING 500ml R36 WATER STILL & SPARKLING 750ml R56 APPLETISER / GRAPETISER RED 275ml R39 ICED TEA – LEMON / PEACH R39 FRESH JUICES – ORANGE / APPLE R58 RED BULL R52 FREEZO R64 DOM PEDRO (WHISKEY / KAHLÚA / AMARULA / FRANGELICO) R74
Mr. George Hot Beverages Beverage Name Price (R) ESPRESSO SINGLE R32 ESPRESSO DOUBLE R38 CORTADO R38 TRADITIONAL CAPPUCCINO R40 LARGE CAPPUCCINO R42 CAFÉ LATTE R42 AMERICANO R38 SPICED CHAI LATTE R48 RED CAPPUCCINO R42 HOT CHOCOLATE R42 TEA R38 CHAMOMILE, GREEN, MINT, ROOIBOS, EARL GREY, FIVE ROSES R79 IRISH COFFEE R74 LIQUEUR COFFEE (FRANGELICO / KAHLÚA / AMARULA) R74
Mr. George Beer Beer Name Price (R) ON TAP STELLA ARTOIS 330ml / 500ml R50 / R72 WINDHOEK 330ml / 500ml R44 / R58 HEINEKEN 330ml / 500ml R48 / R62 IMPORTED & LOCAL HEINEKEN – NETHERLANDS R52 HEINEKEN ZERO (ALCOHOL FREE) – NETHERLANDS R52 CORONA – MEXICO R62 AMSTEL LAGER – NETHERLANDS R42 CASTLE LITE – SOUTH AFRICA R44 CASTLE LAGER – SOUTH AFRICA R40 JACK BLACK LAGER – SOUTH AFRICAN CRAFT BEER R58 WINDHOEK LAGER – NAMIBIA R48 DRAGON FIERY GINGER BEER – SOUTH AFRICAN CRAFT BEER R89
Mr. George Vodka Vodka Price (R) BELVEDERE R62 GREY GOOSE R69 ABSOLUT R40
Mr. George Gin Gin Price (R) HENDRICK’S R62 TANQUERAY R40 MALFY LIMONE R48 INVERROCHE CLASSIC R58 INVERROCHE AMBER R58
Mr. George Rum Rum Price (R) CAPTAIN MORGAN DARK R38 CAPTAIN MORGAN SPICED R38 BACARDI CARTA BLANCA R38 BACARDI CUATRO R48
Mr. George Liqueurs Liqueur Brand Price (R) APEROL R74 MARTINI EXTRA DRY R40 MARTINI ROSSO R40 AMARETTO R48 AMARULA R38 FRANGELICO R38 KAHLÚA R38 COINTREAU R52
Mr. George Other Spirits Spirit Price (R) GRAPPA ANTONELLA CABERNET R62 GRAPPA NONINO TRADIZIONE R69 JÄGERMEISTER R42
