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.
Turn ‘n Tender Starters Menu
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| CRUMBED MUSHROOMS | White button mushrooms coated in bread crumbs and Grana Padano cheese shavings and deep-fried. It is served with sweet chili mayo dipping sauce. | R79 |
| MARROW BONES | Roasted buttery marrow bone, spiced with paprika, black pepper, and salt. | R79 |
| BILTONG PÂTÉ NEW | Unique to Turn ‘n Tender. A creamy biltong pate drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. | R85 |
| CHICKEN LIVERS | Pan-seared to enjoy plain or with our famous peri-peri cream sauce. | R89 |
| BEEF SHORT RIB RASHERS | Seasoned with our special BBQ spice. | R89 |
| HALLOUMI CHEESE | Grilled or fried and served with sweet chili and coriander dipping sauce. | R89 |
| RUMP CARPACCIO NEW | Thinly sliced succulent rump coated in the activated charcoal rub, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, and topped with rocket, Grana Padano cheese shavings, and our Signature carpaccio dressing. | R95 |
| SQUID HEADS | Coated in a light batter and fried to golden perfection. Served with your choice of tartar or peri-peri sauce. | R109 |
| CALAMARI TUBES | Served grilled with fresh lemon butter, sweet chili, and coriander or peri-peri sauce. | R109 |
| SNAILS | Covered in a delectable brandy and garlic butter sauce with a dash of cream. | R109 |
| MUSSELS NEW | Prepared in a creamy white wine sauce with a hint of garlic. | R115 |
| AVO RITZ | Prawn meat coated in Marie Rose dressing served on a bed of avo. | R125 |
| TRINCHADO | Tender beef fillet cubes smothered in fresh green chili, tomato, onion, and garlic. | R119 |
| LAMB TAILS | Braised and slow-cooked with tomato, onion, garlic and celery. Served with a dollop of pap. | R145 |
| CHEESE & BILTONG FOCACCIA STYLE-BREAD NEW | Focaccia-style bread topped with grated cheddar and biltong powder served with cheese and biltong dipping sauce. Serves two. | R175 |
Turn ‘n Tender Salads Menu
| Salad | Ingredients | Price(R) |
|---|---|---|
| SWEETCORN SALAD | Grilled corn, roasted tomato, green beans, and toasted almonds on a white and red cabbage bed, topped with tzatziki. With honey mustard dressing on the side. | R89 |
| SWEETCORN AND CHICKEN SALAD | Grilled corn, roasted tomato, green beans, and toasted almonds on a bed of white and red cabbage, topped with tzatziki and grilled chicken. With honey mustard dressing on the side. | R115 |
| FRENCH | Fresh rocket, tomato, red onion, cucumber, avo and carrot, served on a bed of crisp lettuce. | R89 |
| GREEK | Fresh rocket, tomato, red onion, cucumber, feta, and Kalamata olives, served on a bed of crisp lettuce. | R109 |
| BLUE CHEESE119 | Fresh rocket, tomato, red onion, cucumber, avo, carrot, and grated blue cheese. Served on a bed of crisp lettuce with creamy blue cheese dressing on the side. | R119 |
| ROASTED BUTTERNUT SALAD | Roasted butternut, red onion, rocket, tomato, goat’s cheese and avo. Served on a bed of crisp lettuce. | R99 |
| ROASTED BUTTERNUT AND STEAK SALAD | Roasted butternut, red onion, rocket, tomato, feta and avo. Served on a bed of crisp lettuce, topped with lightly basted beef fillet cubes. | R149 |
Turn ‘n Tender Vegetarian & Vegan-Friendly Menu
Served with a choice of chips, sweet potato chips, rice, mashed potato, pap and gravy, vegetables, baked potato, or a side salad.
| Menu | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| NAKED VEGAN BURGER** | Two vegan patties topped with tomato relish, grilled onion, fresh tomato, and pickles. | R145 |
| VEGETARIAN BURGER** | Two vegan patties topped with tomato relish, grilled onion, fresh tomato, and pickles and served on a toasted brioche bun. | R155 |
| VEGETARIAN CURRY | Mixed seasonal vegetables prepared in a creamy curry coconut sauce with a hint of garlic. Served in a potjie pot. | R149 |
**Contains soya
Turn ‘n Tender Extras Menu
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| ONION RINGS – Deep-fried or pan-fried. | R49 |
| MOROGO-STYLE SPINACH – Finely chopped spinach pan-fried with onion and tomato. | R49 |
| VEGETABLES – Creamed spinach, butternut and cabbage. | R55 |
| SWEET POTATO CHIPS – Spiced with paprika and coarse salt. | R59 |
| SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS | R65 |
| BOEREWORS | R69 |
Turn ‘n Tender Four Brother Specialities
The Aaron Brothers founded Turn ‘n Tender in 1977, and each developed their delicious specialty dish. The brothers also took extra care to pair the perfect wine with each specialty dish.
| Specialty | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| STEVEN’S SENSATION | 300g rump or sirloin topped with a mussel, white wine, garlic, and cream sauce. Should you prefer fillet, add 49  | R299 |
| MERVYN’S MAGIC | “The Meneer” is 600g French trimmed prime rib, thinly sliced off the bone and finished with coarse salt and burnt butter. | R395 |
| HOWARD’S HOWLER | 300g rump or sirloin topped with melted cheddar and creamy pepper sauce. Should you prefer fillet, add 49  | R279 |
| BRIAN’S BOWL OVER | 500g rib-eye on the bone, topped with flambéed brandy green peppercorn sauce with cream. | R309 |
Turn ‘n Tender Steak Menu
Choose from original Turn ‘n Tender basting, plain-grilled, dry pepper coating, or activated charcoal rub (unique to Turn ‘n Tender).
| Steak | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| RUMP – NO FAT | A unique, lean, and juicy cut. | 200g: R185 300g: R215 |
| SIRLOIN | Succulent cut with just enough fat to enhance the flavor. | 200g: R185 300g: R215 |
| RUMP – WITH FAT | Juicy and full of flavor. | 250g: R199 |
| POINT RUMP (SIGNATURE CUT) | Our signature cut of rump with a thick layer of crispy fat. | 300g: R265 400g: R305 |
| FILLET | A prime cut so tender it melts in your mouth. | 200g: R239 300g: R275 |
| ARGENTINIAN-STYLE FILLET | Fillet marinated in our own Chimichurri, which consists of onion, red pepper, garlic, chili, parsley, white wine vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice. | 300g: R325 |
| RIB EYE | Rib-eye has fat marbling through the steak, making it rich and full of flavor. | 300g: R289 |
| Steak on the Bone | ||
| RIB-EYE ON THE BONE | Marbled with fat, this 500g cut on the bone is both juicy and full of flavor. | 500g: R275 |
| T-BONE | This 500g cut is a tender fillet and succulent sirloin separated by a T-shaped bone. | 500g: R279 |
| CAVEMAN | This 1kg rib-eye on a long bone is grilled with coarse salt and burnt butter, thinly sliced off the bone. | 1kg: R459 |
| Cut for Two Steak | ||
| carved at the table, served with two sides and two sauces. | 700g Sirloin 700g Fillet | R499 R599 |
Turn ‘n Tender Ribs Menu
Slow-cooked, tender, sticky and delicious. Covered in our original Turn ‘n Tender basting sauce.
Served with a choice of chips, sweet potato chips, rice, mashed potato, pap and gravy, vegetables, baked potato, or a side salad.
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| 500g Beef | R269 |
| 1kg Beef | R385 |
| 500g Pork Loin | R289 |
| 1kg Pork Loin | R419 |
Turn ‘n Tender South African Favorites
| Favorites | Quantity | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| BOEREWORS Our pure beef boerewors. It is best served with pap and gravy. Add a fried egg for R12 | One piece Two pieces | R109 R159 |
| LAMB LOIN CHOPS 140g succulent and juicy T-bone-style chops. | Two Four | R219 R319 |
| OXTAIL POTJIE Our legendary braised oxtail is slow-cooked in red wine until beautifully tender. | R295 |
Turn ‘n Tender Combos
Served with a choice of chips, sweet potato chips, rice, mashed potato, pap and gravy, vegetables, baked potato, or a side salad.
| Combos | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| STEAK AND CALAMARI | Juicy and tender 200g rump or sirloin and grilled calamari tubes or fried squid heads. Should you prefer a fillet, add R49. | R289 |
| STEAK AND BOEREWORS | Juicy, tender 200g rump or sirloin, and our pure beef boerewors. Should you prefer a fillet, add R49. | R239 |
| STEAK AND PRAWN NEW | Juicy and tender 200g rump or sirloin and 3 succulent Queen prawns, topped with creamy garlic sauce. Should you prefer a fillet, add R49. | R289 |
| RIBS AND CHICKEN | Tender, sticky, and delicious ribs, and succulent, tender half chicken. | Beef R335 Pork Loin R335 |
| RIBS AND STEAK | Tender, sticky, delicious ribs, and juicy, tender 200g rump or sirloin. Should you prefer a fillet, add R49. | Beef R355 Pork Loin R375 |
Turn ‘n Tender Sauces
| Sauces | Prices (R) |
|---|---|
| MONKEY GLAND, PEPPER, OR PERI-PERI | R29 |
| MADAGASCAN GREEN PEPPERCORN NEW, CHEESE OR MUSHROOM | R39 |
| BLUE CHEESE | R45 |
| BORDELAISE – With marrow bones, mushrooms, and port. | R69 |
Turn ‘n Tender Poultry Menu
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| CHARGRILLED CHICKEN BREAST | Tender and flame-grilled with your choice of peri-peri, sweet chili and coriander, fresh lemon, and herb or BBQ sauce. | R145 |
| CHICKEN SCHNITZEL | Crumbed and fried to golden perfection. Add a homemade cheese or mushroom sauce for R39. | R155 |
| WHOLE CHICKEN | Succulent and tender with your choice of peri-peri, fresh lemon and herb, sweet chili and coriander or BBQ sauce. | Half: R159 Full: R195 |
Turn ‘n Tender Seafood Menu
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| MUSSELS NEW | Prepared in a creamy white wine sauce with a hint of garlic. Recommended with chips. | R189 |
| HAKE FILLET | Served dry grilled or in fresh lemon butter or battered and deep-fried. | R139 |
| CALAMARI TUBES | Grilled and tender. Served with fresh lemon butter, sweet chili, coriander, or peri-peri sauce. | R215 |
| KINGKLIP FILLET | Enjoy it dry-grilled or with fresh lemon butter. | R265 |
| PRAWNS | 8 Queen prawns grilled in fresh lemon butter, served over a bed of rice and a side of peri-peri sauce. | R309 |
Turn ‘n Tender Burgers Menu
Pure 200g hand-pressed beef patty, served on a toasted brioche bun—substitute bun with lettuce for any burger.
| Burger | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| CLASSIC | Topped with grilled onions and classic pink sauce. | R125 |
| PANKO CRUMBED CHICKEN BURGER | Buttermilk chicken breast coated in spices, panko bread crumbs, and deep-fried to golden perfection. Topped with sliced cheddar and sweet chili mayonnaise. | R129 |
| CHEESE | Topped with sliced cheddar and served with our homemade cheese sauce on the side. | R145 |
| STEAK SANDWICH NEW | Thinly sliced rump steak, Emmental cheese, rocket, mustard mayo, and crispy onion rings. Served on toasted sourdough with a rosemary steak sauce. | R155 |
| BACON AND CHEESE | Topped with sliced cheddar and streaky bacon. | Single: R159 Double: R235 |
Turn ‘n Tender Desserts Menu
| Dessert | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING | A golden baked pudding with croissants, topped with almonds and dark chocolate. Served with bourbon custard and vanilla ice cream. | R79 |
| CRÈME BRÛLÉE | Homemade rich vanilla custard with a caramelized sugar crust. | R69 |
| ICE CREAM | 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream served in a crispy phyllo pastry basket and drizzled with a rich BAR-ONE® chocolate sauce. | R70 |
| CRÊPES SUZETTE NEW | Two soft and fluffy crêpes, served with a caramelized citrus sauce, fresh orange slices and vanilla ice cream. | R75 |
| CHOCOLATE MOUSSE | Decadent dark chocolate mousse and chantilly cream, topped with honeycomb chocolate and fresh strawberries. | R85 |
| MALVA PUDDING | A caramelized, sweet, traditional South African dessert. Served with custard. | R75 |
| PANNA COTTA | Light and creamy, served on a biscuit crumble and topped with berry compote. | R89 |
| BAKED CHEESECAKE | Homemade, sweet and creamy. | Plain: R79 BAR-ONE: R95 |
Turn ‘n Tender Dessert Beverages
| Dessert Beverages | Items | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| DOM PEDRO A creamy vanilla shake infused with a double shot. | Frangelico Kahlúa® Jameson® | R75(Double) & R55(Single) R75(Double) & R55(Single) R89(Double) & R69(Single) |
| SPECIALITY COFFEES | Kahlúa® Jameson® | R65 R70 |
Turn ‘n Tender Cold Beverages
| Cold Beverage | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| SOFT DRINKS Coca-Cola®, Sprite®, Fanta®, Creme Soda®, Coke No Sugar®, Coke Light® or Sprite Zero® (All 330ml) | R27 |
| CORDIAL AND MIXER Rose’s cordial with Schweppes® mixer | R32 |
| GRAPETISER® OR APPLETISER® | R38 |
| RED BULL TM | R40 |
| GLASS BOTTLED STILL OR SPARKLING MINERAL WATER 250ml 750ml | R23 R45 |
| MILKSHAKES Vanilla or strawberry BAR-ONE | R49 R65 |
Turn ‘n Tender Hot Beverages
| Hot Beverage | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| AMERICANO | R27 |
| SINGLE ESPRESSO | R28 |
| DOUBLE ESPRESSO | R35 |
| CAPPUCCINO | R35 |
| CAPPUCCINO WITH CREAM | R38 |
| LATTÉ | R37 |
| FIVE ROSES TEA | R25 |
| HERBAL TEA | R25 |
| RED LATTÉ® | R38 |
| RED CAPPUCCINO® | R38 |
| HOT CHOCOLATE | R39 |
Turn ‘n Tender All Day Set Menu
Enjoy our new All Day set menu with a variety of delicious options. Available all day from Monday to Sunday for tables of any size.
2 COURSE MEAL 199
Choose a starter & main or main & dessert.
3 COURSE MEAL 259
Choose a starter, main & dessert.
| Starters | CHICKEN LIVERS Pan-seared to enjoy plain or with our famous peri-peri cream sauce. TRINCHADO Tender beef fillet cubes smothered in fresh green chili, tomato, onion, and garlic. BEEF RASHERS Seasoned with our special BBQ spice. FRENCH SALAD Fresh rocket, tomato, red onion, cucumber, avo*, and carrot, served on a bed of crisp lettuce. *Subject to availability HALLOUMI CHEESE Grilled or fried and served with sweet chili and coriander dipping sauce. |
| Mains | ROASTED BUTTERNUT AND STEAK SALAD Roasted butternut, red onion, rocket, tomato, feta and avo*. Served on a bed of crisp lettuce, topped with lightly basted beef fillet cubes. *Subject to availability SWEETCORN AND CHICKEN SALAD Grilled corn, roasted tomato, green beans, and toasted almonds on a bed of white and red cabbage, topped with tzatziki and grilled chicken. With honey mustard dressing on the side. (Served with a choice of chips, rice, pap and gravy, baked potato or vegetables.) CHICKEN SCHNITZEL Crumbed and fried to golden perfection. CHARGRILLED CHICKEN BREAST Tender and flame-grilled with your choice of peri-peri, sweet chili and coriander, fresh lemon and herb or BBQ sauce. RUMP – WITH FAT 250g Juicy and full of flavor. HAKE FILLET Served dry grilled or in fresh lemon butter or battered and deep-fried. VEG CURRY Mixed seasonal vegetables prepared in a creamy curry coconut sauce with a hint of garlic. Served in a potjie pot. |
| Desserts | ICE CREAM WITH BAR-ONE® SAUCE 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream served in a crispy phyllo pastry basket and drizzled with a rich BAR-ONE® chocolate sauce. CRÈME BRÛLÉE Homemade rich vanilla custard with a caramelized sugar crust. MALVA PUDDING A caramelized, sweet, traditional South African dessert. Served with custard. |
Turn ‘n Tender Winelist
| Wine Name | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Turn ‘n Tender Wines | ||
TURN ‘N TENDER MERLOT [PAARL] TURN ‘N TENDER SAUVIGNON BLANC [PAARL] | Ruby red color with aromas of red berries, plums, and a touch of oak. Juicy red fruit flavors on the palate with soft, subtle spice and a rounded finish. Intensely aromatic with aromas of figs, granadilla, and grapefruit. Fresh tropical fruits and zesty citrus flavors on the palate with a crisp, lingering finish. | Glass75 Bottle220 Glass70 Bottle210 |
| Champagne & Bubbly | ||
| SIMONSIG KAAPSE VONKEL BRUT [STELLENBOSCH] KRONE NIGHT NECTAR DEMI-SEC [TULBACH] L’ORMARINS BRUT CLASSIQUE ROSÉ [BY ANTONIJ RUPERT] [FRANSCHHOEK] | Lively and vibrant with flavors of fresh green apples, citrus and hints of red berry. This pinot noir and chardonnay blend offers aromas of baked golden apple, marzipan, refreshing lemon curd, and subtle fruit flavors. Delicious whiffs of charming raspberry and strawberry aromas vie with a peppery spice nuance on the nose. The palate is vivid with lively bubbles of bright red berries and crisp acidity. | Glass105 Bottle445 R450 R475 |
| Sauvignon Blanc | ||
| DIEMERSDAL [DURBANVILLE] KEN FORRESTER RESERVE [STELLENBOSCH] FRYER’S COVE [CAPE WEST COAST] SPRINGFIELD LIFE FROM STONE [ROBERTSON] | The distinctive aromas support a wonderfully balanced palate, presenting purity of ripe fruit, coupled with a lingering harmonious finish. Lovely complexity with tangy grassy notes, fig leaf, peach, and nectarine nuances. Brisk acidity with minerality on the palate is typical of the long hang time in our cool region. Concentrated aromas on the nose of guava, paw-paw, green figs, and lime. This wine is fresh, bright, and bursting with vibrant citrus fruit. Delicious tones of passion fruit with a lively underlying minerality. | Glass80 Bottle230 R239 R335 R375 |
| Shiraz | ||
| PORCUPINE RIDGE [SWARTLAND] SARONSBERG PROVENANCE [TULBAGH] FAT BASTARD [ROBERTSON] LA MOTTE [FRANSCHHOEK] GLEN CARLOU [PAARL] | Crushed black pepper and ripe dark fruit aromas and flavors. Full- bodied with silky smooth tannins and a lingering finish. The soft textured tannins, full-bodied mouthfeel, and silken finish lends itself as a platform for a heady mix of red berry and black fruit flavors, combined with floral notes and fynbos nuances. Full-bodied wine shows freshly crushed black pepper aromas with hints of cinnamon and cloves. Juicy palate of brambly red fruit and well-integrated vanilla tones. A characterful wine with dark plums and black pepper notes integrated with spicy wood nuances. It has a ripe and rounded mouthfeel, which ends with a fruit-driven finish. The nose is wide-ranging with upfront berry fruits and a lavender-perfumed background supported by sweet, warm spice. Wonderfully structured tannins on the palate reveal a well-balanced wine. | Glass65 Bottle185 R309 R339 R445 R565 |
| Rum | ||
| CAPTAIN MORGAN® CAPTAIN MORGAN® SPICED GOLD BACARDÍ® | R24 R24 R25 | |
| Brandy | ||
| KLIPDRIFT RICHELIEU KLIPDRIFT PREMIUM | R24 R24 R28 |