Turn ‘n Tender is a famous restaurant in South Africa. It started when four brothers opened its first outlet in Johannesburg in 1977. Since then, it has been known for its love of great steak, excellent taste in wines ‘and warm ‘and welcoming atmosphere where customers become friends.
It is a steakhouse that has gained popularity for its focus on high-quality meat and diverse steak options. Turn ‘n Tender is known for its relaxed and inviting atmosphere, making it a popular choice for those looking to enjoy a good steak in a comfortable setting.
The restaurant typically offers a range of cuts and cooking styles, allowing customers to choose their preferred type of steak. Turn ‘n Tender’s menu is delicious, made from fresh ingredients, and pocket-friendly. The menu includes salads, steaks, ribs, sauces, poultry, burgers, desserts, seafood and beverages.
STARTERS Menu Item Description Price Butternut Soup Roasted butternut soup, with coconut milk swirl. Vegan friendly. R75.00 Marrow Bones Roasted buttery marrow bone, spiced with paprika, black pepper and salt. R79.00 Crumbed Mushrooms White button mushrooms coated in bread crumbs and Grana Padano cheese shavings, deep-fried. Served with sweet chilli mayo dipping sauce. R85.00 Chicken Livers Pan-seared to enjoy plain or with our famous peri-peri cream sauce. R89.00 Loaded Steak Onion Rings Golden onion rings topped with tender beef fillet cubes, creamy cheese sauce, sour cream and fresh chives. R99.00 Beef Short Rib Rashers Seasoned with special BBQ spice. R105.00 Halloumi Cheese Grilled or fried and served with sweet chilli and coriander dipping sauce. R105.00 Chicken Wings Flame-grilled in BBQ or peri-peri. Served with home-made ranch dipping sauce. R105.00 Squid Heads Lightly battered and fried. Served with tartar or peri-peri sauce. R115.00 Calamari Tubes Grilled with fresh lemon butter, sweet chilli & coriander or peri-peri sauce. R115.00 Snails Covered in brandy and garlic butter sauce with a dash of cream. R119.00 Rump Carpaccio Thinly sliced rump with charcoal rub, olive oil, rocket, Grana Padano, signature dressing. R125.00 Trinchado Beef fillet cubes smothered in green chilli, tomato, onion, garlic. R125.00 Mussels Prepared in creamy white wine sauce with garlic. R129.00
SALADS Menu Item Description Price French Rocket, tomato, red onion, cucumber, avo*, carrot on crisp lettuce. R99.00 Roast Butternut Roasted butternut, red onion, rocket, tomato, feta, avo*. On crisp lettuce. R109.00 Sweetcorn Grilled corn, roasted tomato, green beans, toasted almonds on cabbage, topped with tzatziki. Honey mustard on side. R115.00 Greek Rocket, tomato, red onion, cucumber, feta, Kalamata olives on crisp lettuce. R119.00 Blue Cheese Rocket, tomato, red onion, cucumber, avo*, carrot, grated blue cheese. Served with creamy blue cheese dressing. R129.00 Blue Cheese, Fig and Walnut Red onions, walnuts, blue cheese, fig preserve on crisp lettuce and rocket. Honey mustard dressing. R135.00 Sweetcorn and Chicken Sweetcorn, roasted tomato, green beans, toasted almonds on cabbage, tzatziki and grilled chicken. Honey mustard dressing. R145.00 Roast Butternut and Steak Roast butternut, red onion, rocket, tomato, feta, avo*, topped with beef fillet cubes. R159.00
VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN Menu Item Description Price Bunless Vegan Burger Falafel patty with egg-free mustard mayo, sautéed mushrooms, crispy onion rings, fresh avo*. R119.00 Vegetarian Burger Falafel patty with tzatziki, pickles, fresh tomato on toasted brioche bun. R129.00 Vegetarian Curry Mixed seasonal vegetables in creamy coconut curry sauce with garlic. Served in a potjie pot. R165.00
OUR LEGENDARY STEAK CUTS Menu Item Description Price Sirloin Succulent prime cut with strip of fat. Best rare. R0.00 Point Rump (Signature Cut) Cap end of rump (Picanha) with crispy fat layer. R0.00 Rump – With Fat Classic cut with crispy grilled fat. R0.00 Rump – No Fat Lean and juicy cut. R0.00 Fillet Tender and lean. Best rare/medium rare. R0.00 T-Bone Tender fillet + succulent sirloin separated by T-shaped bone. R0.00 Rib-Eye on the Bone Rib-eye marbled with fat. Cooked medium rare or more. R0.00
OUR SPECIALITY STEAKS Menu Item Description Price Howard’s Howler 300g rump or sirloin topped with melted cheddar and creamy pepper sauce. Fillet +59. R299.00 Steven’s Sensation 300g rump or sirloin topped with mussels, white wine, garlic and cream sauce. Fillet +59. R329.00 Brian’s Bowl Over 600g rib-eye on bone with herb compound butter and roasted marrow bone. R435.00 Mervyn’s Magic 600g T-bone, thinly sliced off the bone, finished with coarse salt & burnt butter. R435.00 Caveman 1kg rib-eye on long bone, thinly sliced, coarse salt & burnt butter. R585.00
STEAK (STANDARD CUTS) Menu Item Description Price Sirloin Succulent cut with just enough fat. From R199.00 Rump – No Fat Lean & juicy. From R199.00 Rump – With Fat Juicy & full of flavour. From R199.00 Point Rump (Signature Cut) Rump with thick crispy fat layer. From R299.00 Fillet Prime tender cut. From R265.00 Rib-Eye 300g Fat marbling through steak, rich flavour. R315.00 Argentinian-style Fillet 300g Fillet marinated in Chimichurri. R365.00
CUT FOR TWO Menu Item Description Price Sirloin 700g Steak carved at table with 2 sides and 2 sauces. R525.00 Fillet 700g Steak carved at table with 2 sides and 2 sauces. R659.00
STEAK ON THE BONE Menu Item Description Price T-Bone 600g Tender fillet + sirloin separated by T-shaped bone. R419.00 Rib-Eye on the Bone 600g Juicy and marbled rib-eye on bone. R419.00
RIBS Menu Item Description Price Beef Slow-cooked, tender, sticky, served with choice of sides. From R285.00 Pork Loin Slow-cooked, tender, sticky, served with choice of sides. From R299.00
SOUTH AFRICAN FAVOURITES Menu Item Description Price Boerewors Pure beef boerewors, best with pap & gravy. Add fried egg R12. From R129.00 Lamb Loin Chops 140g succulent T-bone-style chops. From R269.00 Oxtail Braised in red wine until tender. R369.00
COMBOS Menu Item Description Price Steak and Boerewors 200g rump or sirloin + boerewors. Fillet +59. R259.00 Steak and Calamari 200g rump or sirloin + grilled calamari tubes or fried squid heads. Fillet +59. R299.00 Steak and Prawn 200g rump or sirloin + 3 Queen prawns, creamy garlic sauce. Fillet +59. R329.00 Ribs and Wings Tender ribs + flame-grilled wings (BBQ or peri-peri). From R315.00 Ribs and Chicken Tender ribs + half chicken. From R369.00 Ribs and Steak Tender ribs + 200g rump or sirloin. Fillet +59. From R415.00
SAUCES Menu Item Description Price Monkey Gland, Pepper Classic sauces R30.00 Madagascan Green Pepper Corn Peppercorn sauce R40.00 Herb Compound Butter With roasted marrow bone R45.00 Cheese or Mushroom Creamy sauce R45.00 Blue Cheese Rich blue cheese sauce R49.00 Diane Sauce Creamy mushroom and brandy sauce R59.00 Bordelaise With marrow bones, mushrooms and port R75.00
EXTRAS Menu Item Description Price Pap and Gravy Classic sides R40.00 Onion Rings Deep-fried or pan-fried R49.00 Morogo-style Spinach Finely chopped spinach pan-fried with onion and tomato R49.00 Vegetables Creamed spinach, butternut, cabbage R55.00 Sweet Potato Chips Spiced with paprika & coarse salt R65.00 Sautéed Mushrooms Pan-fried mushrooms R69.00 Boerewors Pure beef boerewors R79.00
POULTRY Menu Item Description Price Chargrilled Chicken Breast Flame-grilled, choice of peri-peri, lemon & herb, sweet chilli & coriander or BBQ R159.00 Chicken Schnitzel Breaded & fried to golden perfection. Add cheese or mushroom sauce R45. R165.00 Deboned Chicken Half chicken, flame-grilled, wing in, choice of sauces R189.00 Whole Chicken Succulent, choice of sauces From R169.00
SEAFOOD Menu Item Description Price Hake Fillet Dry grilled, lemon butter, or battered & deep-fried R159.00 Mussels Creamy white wine sauce with garlic. Recommended with chips R219.00 Calamari Tubes Grilled, choice of lemon butter, sweet chilli & coriander or peri-peri R225.00 Kingklip Fillet Dry grilled or lemon butter (From New Zealand) R335.00 Prawns 8 Queen prawns grilled with lemon butter, served with rice & peri-peri R339.00
BURGERS Menu Item Description Price Classic 200g beef patty, grilled onions, classic pink sauce, served with sides R149.00 Cheese 200g beef patty, cheddar, cheese sauce on side R169.00 Bacon and Cheese 200g beef patty, cheddar, streaky bacon R179.00 Steak Sandwich Thinly sliced rump, Emmental cheese, rocket, mustard mayo, crispy onion rings on toasted sourdough R189.00 Cheese and Biltong Burger Beef patty with creamy cheese sauce, biltong powder & golden onion rings R195.00 Panko Crumbed Chicken Buttermilk chicken breast coated in panko, topped with cheddar & sweet chilli mayo R149.00
DESSERTS Menu Item Description Price Gelato (per scoop) Scoop of creamy gelato (e.g., cherry cheesecake) R39.00 Crème Brûlée Rich vanilla custard with caramelised sugar crust R75.00 Homemade Malva Pudding Caramelised South African dessert with sticky sauce & vanilla ice cream R79.00 Chocolate Lava Cake Warm chocolate cake with molten centre, served with vanilla ice cream R89.00 Ice Cream with Bar-One® Sauce 2 scoops vanilla ice cream with BAR-ONE® chocolate sauce R79.00 Chocolate Mousse Chocolate mousse with chantilly cream, honeycomb, chocolate & strawberries R79.00 Baked Cheesecake Homemade creamy cheesecake From R89.00
BEVERAGES Item Price (R) Description Soft Drinks 35 Refreshing soft drinks. Cordial and Mixer 35 Rose’s cordial with Schweppes mixer. Grapetiser or Appletiser 45 Sparkling fruit drinks. Red Bull 45 Energy drink. Glass Bottled Mineral Water (Sparkling or Still 750ml) 49 Refreshing mineral water.
GELATO (PER SCOOP) Item Price (R) Description Gelato 39 Scoop of creamy and delectable gelato. Cherry Cheesecake 39 Flavored gelato inspired by cherry cheesecake.
DESSERTS Item Price (R) Description Crème Brûlée 75 Homemade rich vanilla custard with a caramelised sugar crust. Homemade Malva Pudding 79 Traditional South African dessert, served with sweet sticky sauce and vanilla ice cream. Chocolate Lava Cake 89 Warm chocolate cake with molten center, served with vanilla ice cream. Ice Cream with BAR-ONE® Sauce 79 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with rich homemade BAR-ONE® chocolate sauce. Chocolate Mousse 79 Decadent chocolate mousse and chantilly cream, topped with honeycomb, chocolate, and fresh strawberries. Baked Cheesecake (Plain) 89 Homemade, sweet and creamy cheesecake. Baked Cheesecake (Bar-One®) 115 Cheesecake with BAR-ONE® chocolate flavor.
SPECIALITY COFFEES Item Price (R) Description Kahlúa 69 Coffee liqueur based drink. Jameson 75 Irish whiskey coffee-based drink.
HOT BEVERAGES Item Price (R) Americano 35 Cortado 36 Single Espresso 29 Double Espresso 35 Cappuccino 39 Cappuccino with Cream 45 Latté 45 Five Roses Tea 29 Herbal Tea 29 Red Latté 45 Red Cappuccino 45 Hot Chocolate 45
MILKSHAKES (COLD) Item Price (R) Vanilla or Strawberry 49 BAR-ONE® 75
