Proud Mary, nestled in the heart of Rosebank’s foodie district, is one of the most popular restaurants in South Africa. A modern mid-century-inspired all-day eatery and wine bar to suit every taste. Be transported back to an era of luxurious mid-century dining spaces with a contemporary spin.
From the moment you walk in, you are met with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The interior is carefully designed with modern decor, including luxurious marble tables, bespoke cutlery, and beautiful artwork adorning the walls. The attentive staff are friendly and always available to help, creating a pleasant and relaxed environment for your dining experience.
Their extensive menu celebrates cuisines from the world over — offering a refined, casual, and modern approach to dining. For wine lovers, their wine philosophy is all about supporting small-batch, local, and independent wineries, showcasing exemplary and unusual wines at superb price points. Join them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week and experience a sense of luxurious escapism that is as chic as it is comfortable.
The menu features a delicious variety of dishes, including XO Prawns, Seafood Linguine, Fillet Mignon, and much more. The portions are generous, and the flavors are always spot on. If you’re looking for a special night out or a cozy spot to do a bit of light work, Proud Mary Restaurant is a great choice. Make sure to book a table in advance, as the restaurant does get quite busy.
Proud Mary Breakfast Menu
The breakfast menu consists of fruits & grains, sweet breakfast, eggs, toast, bagels, and cocktails.
Fruits & Grains
| Item | Ingredients | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit Bowl V | No specific details were provided, likely a variety of fresh fruits | R 80 |
| Proud Mary Granola Bowl | Toasted granola, fresh fruit, orange blossom honey, double-thick yogurt (N) | R 88 |
| Poached Pear Oats VG | Oat milk-soaked oats, poached pear & apple crumble, caramelized banana, blueberries, coconut flakes | R 80 |
Sweet Breakfast
| Item | Ingredients | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| French Toast | Sourdough french toast, hot maple syrup, seasonal fruit, mascarpone, coconut flakes | R 90 |
| Belgian Waffle | Chocolate torte, macerated strawberries, vanilla gelato, chocolate sauce | R 95 |
| Buttermilk Hotcakes | Caramelized banana, crispy bacon, whipped ricotta, hot maple syrup, berry compote, butterscotch toasted walnuts | R 95 |
Eggs
| Item | Ingredients | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe Omelette | Classic omelet with toast + additions of your choice | R 65 |
| Two Eggs Your Way | Scrambled, Poached, Fried with toast + additions of your choice | R 55 |
Additions
| Additions and Toppings | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Confit Tomato | R 10 |
| Fried Onion | R 10 |
| Spring Onion | R 10 |
| Sautéed Spinach | R 20 |
| Smokey Beans | R 20 |
| Cheddar | R 25 |
| Feta | R 25 |
| Haloumi | R 25 |
| Avo | R 25 |
| Field Mushrooms | R 25 |
| Goats Cheese | R 25 |
| Crispy Bacon | R 25 |
| Smoked Hickory Ham | R 30 |
| Pork Sausage | R 30 |
| Smoked Salmon Trout | R 50 |
Toasts
| Toasts | Ingredients | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Smashed Avo VG | Chilli flakes, red onion, lemon, rocket | R 90 |
| Mushroom & Spinach VG | Teriyaki grilled brown mushrooms, rocket & baby spinach, chili garlic & spring onion tomato salsa. | R 98 |
| Salmon Scrambled Eggs | Crème Fraiche & chive scrambled eggs, smoked salmon trout, dill | R 125 |
| Bacon & Avo | Crispy bacon, avocado, jalapeño cream cheese, tomato gremolata | R 95 |
| Toasted Croissant | Scrambled egg, crispy bacon, grilled cheddar | R 90 |
Bagels
| Bagels | Ingredients | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Smoked Salmon | Lemon cream cheese, capers, red onion, tomato, watercress & dill on a poppy seed bagel | R 120 |
| Bacon & Egg | Streaky bacon, fried egg, bourbon bacon jam, cheddar, watercress & pickled relish mayo on a plain bagel | R 100 |
Brunch
| Item | Ingredients | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Mary’s Bennys | English muffin, hollandaise & poached eggs with a choice of – Smoked Hickory Ham Togarashi, chorizo crumble – Smoked Salmon Sauteed spinach, dill oil, trout roe | R 100 R 145 |
| Bombay Frittata (VG) | Lightly curried tofu & potato frittata, baby spinach, Cape Malay coconut sauce, crispy onions, and fresh sambals. | R 105 |
| Green Shakshuka (V) | Baked eggs, coal-roasted green vegetables, dill, spring onion, sumac, chili oil, and coconut yogurt. | R 100 |
| Red Shakshuka (V) | Za’atar baked eggs, harissa roasted tomatoes, red peppers, sweet potato, and onions. | R 95 |
| Turkish Eggs (V) | Poached eggs on lachha paratha, chili chimichurri, lemon yogurt, fresh dill, za’atar | R 110 |
| Asian Omelette | Sugar-cured prawn & kimchi open omelet, feta, sprouts, coriander, spring onion, chili oil | R 125 |
| Salmon Royalé | Sweet potato & kale rosti, smoked salmon trout, grilled halloumi, avo, oven-roasted tomatoes, two poached eggs, caper & chive hollandaise. | R 150 |
| Croque Madame | Grilled ham & cheese brioche french toast, topped with a fried egg, béchamel sauce, Gruyère & Parmesan cheese | R 125 |
| Proud English | Crispy bacon, pork sausage, grilled mushrooms, smokey beans, oven-roasted tomatoes, two eggs your way, toast | R 140 |
| Breakfast Burger | Beef patty 150g, tomato relish, cheddar, rocket, fried onions, bacon, mayo, fried egg, soft bun, triple fried chips | R 135 |
| Steak Egg & Bravas | 28-Day wet-aged sirloin 200g, poached or fried egg, wagyu fat patatas bravas, confit tomato relish, aioli | R 145 |
Breakfast Cocktails
| Cocktails | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Proud Bloody Mary | with vodka | R 95 |
| Mimosa | Bubbly & orange juice | R 105 |
| Valentina | Non-alcoholic bubbly, cranberry & orange juice | R 65 |
Proud Mary Lunch & Dinner Menu
The lunch and dinner menu includes nibbles, bar plates, oysters, small plates, weekday lunch plates, salads, cafe plates, etc.
Nibbles & Bar Plates
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Mary’s Olives VG | Rosemary, garlic, chilli marinade | R 65 |
| Manchego Arancini V | Crispy fried tomato arancini filled with Manchego cheese. Pesto dip | R 80 |
| White Anchovies | Marinated white anchovies with apple, pear, celery & fennel salsa. Green olive oil & honey dressing. Turkish toast | R 120 |
| Bread & Butter | Freshly baked bread & olive grissini, honey & orange thyme butter | R 40 |
| Cheese Plate V | Manchego, Cremonzola & Camembert cheeses. Smoked grapes, honey-drizzled pears & tomato chili chutney. Lavash crackers | R 105 |
| Charcuterie | Prosciutto, Coppa & Salami cured meats. Pickles, olives & tomato-rubbed sourdough toast | R 115 |
Oysters
| Item | Price (per two) | Price (per dozen) |
|---|---|---|
| Thai Nam Jim | R 85 | R 480 |
| Mignonette | R 80 | R 440 |
Small Plates
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Tempura Mushroom VG | Fried shimeji mushrooms, vegan kewpie mayo, chili & tomato chutney, fresh coriander, togarashi | R 95 |
| Miso Broccoli V | Tenderstem broccoli, misoyaki butter, veloute, olive grissini pangratata | R 65 |
| Artichoke Hearts VG | Lemon & olive oil marinated artichoke hearts, baked in the coal oven. Fennel, grapefruit & mint salad with sumac | R 90 |
| Teriyaki Chicken | Grilled chicken thighs marinated in teriyaki. Sesame seeds, spring onion, daikon & sprouts | R 120 |
| Burrata Salad V | Olive oil & lemon marinated burrata, candied stonefruit, roasted walnuts, red onion, dill oil | R 125 |
| Salmon Crudo | Salmon sashimi dressed in lemon vinaigrette, spring onion, capers, chili, orange & lemongrass zest | R 150 |
| Crispy Squid | Fried calamari, sweet & sour tamari glaze, jalapeno, toasted coconut | R 120 |
| BBQ Octopus | Grilled gochujang octopus, salsa macha, kewpie mayo, pickled leeks, bonito flakes | R 135 |
| XO Prawns | Coal-oven prawns, XO butter (N) *pork | R 145 |
| Nuoc Cham Pork Belly | Caramelized chili & lime pork belly, roasted peanuts, leek & cucumber salad with lime dressing (N) | R 80 |
| Lamb Kofta | Spicy lamb koftas, garlic labneh, green chilli, lemon | R 125 |
| Jamon Croquetas | Crispy confit pork belly croquetas, prosciutto, aioli | R 95 |
Weekday Lunch Plates
| Item | Price (R) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kale & Lemon Rigatoni V | R 125 | Rigatoni pasta in a kale & lemon cream with ricotta gremolata, parsley & basil oil |
| Salmon Fishcakes | R 175 | Panko crumbed salmon fishcakes. Apple, fennel & pea salad with watercress, spring onion, toasted sesame seeds & pickled ginger. Mustard aioli |
| Steak, Egg & Bravas | R 145 | Coal-fired sirloin 200g, wagyu fat patatas bravas, confit tomato, aioli poached/fried egg |
| Pepperonata & Tomato Sandwich VG | R 80 | Grilled peppers, semi-dried tomatoes, roasted mushrooms & smoked paprika mayo on toasted sourdough. Add fior di latte mozzarella R 40 |
| Porcini Sirloin Sandwich | R 115 | 200g Grilled sirloin steak & seared porcini mushrooms with tomato chutney & mustard mayo on toasted sourdough |
| Chicken Pesto Sandwich | R 110 | Grilled sundried tomato chicken breasts, lemon-dressed rocket, red onion, roasted red pepper purée & herb pesto mayo on toasted sourdough |
Salads
| Item | Price (R) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Falafel & Roast Vegetable VG | R 135 | Chickpea falafels, roasted cauliflower, aubergine & butternut couscous salad with baby spinach, avocado & citrus vinaigrette. Pea & cannellini bean hummus |
| Tuna Tataki | R 195 | Sesame-crusted seared tuna steak. Pineapple, spring onion, red pepper, corn, cucumber & mint cabbage slaw. Ponzu & sweet chili dressing |
| Chicken Caesar | R 155 | Caesar-dressed baby gem lettuce, crispy bacon, anchovies, grilled chicken thighs, onion, pecorino cheese, smashed egg mayo & roasted focaccia croutons |
Cafe Plates
| Item | Price (R) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato & Goat Cheese Risotto V | R 175 | Roasted red pepper risotto, smoked tomato, goat cheese, fresh basil & dill, marscapone & pecorino. Add prawns R 110 |
| Mushroom Spanakopita VG | R 140 | Caramelized mushroom & aubergine in crisp phyllo pastry. Artichoke & herb leaf salad with mustard vinaigrette |
| Coal-Fired Vegetables V | R 145 | Teriyaki smoked sweet potato, cumin & honey marinated butternut, green harissa cauliflower, chilli-roasted leeks, red pepper couscous salad, garlic yogurt |
| Chicken Orzo | R 225 | Moroccan spiced deboned chicken thighs, olive & tomato orzo pasta, whipped feta, toasted almonds, peaches, coriander & mint |
| Seafood Linguini | R 265 | Prawns, mussels, line fish, chili, garlic, white wine, olive oil, red onion, fresh herbs |
| Seared Salmon | R 345 | Thai black rice salad with pomegranates, fresh orange, dill & coconut. Citrus butter dressing & yuzu crème fraiche |
| Grilled Linefish | R 295 | Lemon butter braised peas, edamame, baby gem, toasted coconut flakes, coriander & fresh lime |
| Moules Frites | R 190 | West Coast mussels, white wine, garlic, lemon butter, mild chili broth. Pappas fries & crusty sourdough |
| Pan-Roasted Duck | R 320 | Roasted duck breast, tangerine jus, candied beetroot, caramelized sweet potato fondant, roasted king oyster mushrooms, whipped sweet potato |
| Rib Eye Frites | R 315 | Coal-fired rib eye, 300g. Béarnaise sauce, beef fat parmesan chips |
| Pork Belly | R 250 | Confit pork belly, fennel & celery salad, pork croquettes, pork crackling, pickled borlotti beans, mustard & palm jus |
| Coal-Fired Fillet | R 315 | Beef fillet 300g, roasted dill carrots, roasted broccolini, confit potatoes, red wine jus, pickled onion petals |
| BBQ Cheese Burger | R 195 | Black Angus patty, double cheese, pickles, crunchy lettuce, onion, wholegrain mustard mayo. Triple fried chips & garlic aioli |
Coal-Fired Oven
| Item | Price (R) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chimichurri Lamb Chops | R 375 | Marinated, grilled lamb chops with chili feta & chimichurri sauce. Crispy potato wedges & parsley butter |
| Harissa Chicken | R 265 | Harissa spiced, deboned, half-baby chicken. Smoked chilli & caramelized pumpkin wedge, rose-infused labneh, feta, toasted pumpkin seeds & paprika oil |
| Yuzu Lemon Prawns | R 495 | 8 Queen prawns grilled in yuzu lemon butter with pan-fried sticky veg rice. Apple & watercress salad *sesame oil & seeds |
| Oven-Roasted Whole Fish | SQ | Daily selection of fresh whole fish. Orange pickled fennel salad. Allow 35 min |
Specialty Cuts
| Item | Price (R) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wagyu Steak | R 895 | Local premium Wagyu Beef. Brûléed chimichurri bone marrow butter & choice of a side. Ask about today’s cut |
| T-Bone | R 385 | 21-day dry-aged 650g T-Bone. Wagyu fat potato wedges & peppercorn cream sauce |
| Rump Picanha | R 305 | 21-day matured Black Angus 350g. Trinchado sauce, crispy potato wedges & roasted red pepper chimichurri |
| Tomahawk | R 735 | 32-day dry-aged 1.2kg. Café de Paris butter, parmesan fries & peppercorn cream sauce. Allow 45 min |
Additions
| Item | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Green Salad | R 45 | Green salad |
| Oven Roast Vegetables | R 50 | With potato pavé |
| Sauteéd Baby Spinach | R 55 | Brown butter leeks, garlic, lemon |
| Triple fried chips | R 35 | TriplefFried chips |
| Wagyu Fat Potato Wedges | R 55 | Parmesan cream, wagyu béarnaise |
| Sauces | R 45 | Mushroom Café Au Lait |
Proud Mary Desserts Menu
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Mess | Poached strawberries, gin jellies,* blancmange, coconut sorbet & torched lime meringues | R 105 |
| Chocolate Caramel Fondant | Dark chocolate fondant, caramel, chocolate soil, caramel popcorn, salted caramel gelato | R 100 |
| Peaches & Cream Panna Cotta | Yogurt panna cotta, mango jelly, passion fruit pearls, crumble, peach salsa, chantilly cream & vanilla bean gelato | R 90 |
| Macaron Gelato Sandwich | Espresso gelato & mascarpone cream sandwiched between two chocolate macarons. Chocolate espresso pouring sauce. | R 125 |
| Coconut Brûlée Cheesecake | Vanilla cheesecake, white chocolate & coconut ganache, coconut gelato | R 95 |
| Boozy Bon Bons | Liqueur-filled, dark chocolate bonbons* | R 65 |
| Tropical Sorbet 3 Scoops | Mango | Lemon | Passionfruit | R 70 |
| Gelato 3 Scoops | Turkish Delight | Ferrero Rocher (N) | Vegan Cinnamon Cookie Dough | R 80 |
| Cheese Plate | Artisanal cheese, smoked grapes, honey-drizzled pears, tomato chili chutney & crackers | R 105 |
Proud Mary Digestifs Menu
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Villa Masa Limoncello | R 55 |
| Wilderer Muscato Grappa | R 65 |
| Nonino Chardonnay Grappa | R 140 |
| De Krans Cape Vintage Port | R 40 |
| Sandeman Tawny Port 10 yr | R 95 |
| Scotch Alexander – Singleton 12Y, crème de cacao, cream, nutmeg | R 120 |
| Espresso Martini – Ketel One Vodka, Kahlúa, espresso | R 105 |
| Cafe Racer – Glenfiddich 12Y, espresso, maple, cardamom, orange, unsweetened condensed milk | R 120 |
Proud Mary Wines Menu
| Wine | Price (R) | Varietal | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joostenberg Late Harvest | R 65 | Chenin | Paarl |
| Thelema | R 75 | Muscat | Stellenbosch |
| Beaumont Cape Vintage | R 80 | Tinta & Pinotage | Walker Bay |
| Vin De Constance | R 200 | Muscat | Constantia |
Proud Mary Cafe Set Menu – R450
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Small Plates | |
| Miso Broccoli (V) | Tenderstem broccoli, misoyaki butter, veloute, olive grissini pangratata |
| Crispy Calamari | Fried calamari, sweet & sour tamari glaze, jalapeno, crispy curry leaves, toasted coconut |
| Teriyaki Chicken | Grilled chicken thighs marinated in teriyaki. Sesame seeds, spring onion, daikon & sprouts |
| Nuoc Cham Pork Belly | Caramelized chili & lime pork belly, roasted peanuts, leek & cucumber salad, lime dressing (N) |
| Choice of Mains | |
| Coal-Fired Vegetables | Teriyaki smoked sweet potato, cumin & honey marinated butternut, green harissa cauliflower, chili-roasted leeks, red pepper couscous salad, garlic yogurt. |
| Grilled Linefish | Lemon butter-braised peas, edamame, baby gem, toasted coconut flakes, coriander & fresh lime |
| Chicken Orzo | Moroccan spiced deboned chicken thighs, olive & tomato orzo pasta, whipped feta, toasted almonds, peaches, coriander & mint (N) |
| BBQ Cheese Burger | Black Angus patty, double cheese, pickles, crunchy lettuce, onion, wholegrain mustard mayo. Triple fried chips & garlic aioli |
Mary’s Set Menu – R550
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| CHOICE OF SMALL PLATES | |
| Miso Broccoli (V) | Tenderstem broccoli, misoyaki butter, veloute, olive grissini pangratata |
| Crispy Calamari | Fried calamari, sweet & sour tamari glaze, jalapeno, crispy curry leaves, toasted coconut |
| Teriyaki Chicken | Grilled chicken thighs marinated in teriyaki. Sesame seeds, spring onion, daikon & sprouts |
| Nuoc Cham Pork Belly | Caramelized chili & lime pork belly, roasted peanuts, leek & cucumber salad, lime dressing (N) |
| CHOICE OF MAINS | |
| Tomato & Goat Cheese Risotto (V) | Roasted red pepper risotto, smoked tomato, goat cheese, fresh basil & dill, mascarpone & pecorino |
| Harissa Chicken | Harissa spiced, deboned, half-baby chicken. Smoked chili & caramelized pumpkin wedge, rose-infused labneh, feta, toasted pumpkin seeds, and paprika oil. |
| Grilled Linefish | Lemon butter braised peas, edamame, baby gem, toasted coconut flakes, coriander & fresh lime |
| Rib-Eye Frites | Coal-fired rib eye, 300g. Béarnaise sauce, beef fat parmesan chips |
| CHOICE OF DESSERT | |
| Coconut Brûlée Cheesecake | Vanilla cheesecake, white chocolate & coconut ganache, coconut ice-cream |
| Chocolate Brownie Torte (N) | Hazelnut & dark chocolate torte, nougatine, creme patisserie, white chocolate snow, Tonka bean gelato |
Proud Set Menu – R650
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| CHOICE OF SMALL PLATES | |
| Artichoke Hearts (VG) | Citrus-marinated artichoke hearts baked in the coal oven. Fennel, grapefruit & mint salad with sumac |
| Teriyaki Chicken | Grilled chicken thighs marinated in teriyaki. Sesame seeds, spring onion, daikon & sprouts |
| Crispy Calamari | Fried calamari, sweet & sour tamari glaze, jalapeno, crispy curry leaves, toasted coconut |
| Lamb Kofta | Spicy lamb koftas, garlic labneh, green chili, lemon |
| CHOICE OF MAINS | |
| Tomato & Goat Cheese Risotto (V) | Roasted red pepper risotto, smoked tomato, goat cheese, fresh basil & dill, mascarpone & pecorino |
| Seared Salmon | Thai black rice salad with pomegranates, fresh orange, dill & coconut. Citrus butter dressing & yuzu crème fraiche |
| Coal-Fired Fillet | Beef fillet 300g, roasted dill carrots, roasted broccolini, confit potatoes, red wine jus, pickled onion petals |
| Chimichurri Lamb Chops | Marinated, grilled lamb chops, chili feta & chimichurri sauce. Crispy potato wedges & parsley butter |
| Pork Belly | Confit pork belly, fennel & celery salad, pork croquettes, pork crackling, pickled borlotti beans, mustard & palm jus |
| CHOICE OF DESSERT | |
| Coconut Brûlée Cheesecake | Vanilla cheesecake, white chocolate & coconut ganache, coconut ice-cream |
| Chocolate Caramel Fondant | Dark chocolate fondant, caramel, chocolate soil, caramel popcorn, salted caramel gelato |
Proud Mary Rosebank Menu
Address: PROUD MARY, The Bank, 26 Cradock Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa