Monday Specials: Real Restaurant Deals Reported in Gauteng and How to Find Them Near You

Quick answer: Monday is a quiet night for restaurants, so many run deals to fill tables. Time Out Johannesburg's October 2026 listing includes a half chicken for R69 at Razzle@566 in Boksburg and 12 crumbed buffalo wings for R99.95 at Bada Bing Sportsbar and Cafe, also in Boksburg. Spur's website also lists a Monday burger special. These are local examples, so check the venue before you go, because prices and dates change.

Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from Time Out Johannesburg's weekly specials listing (October 2026), the Spur website and Wikipedia. Deals are venue-specific and may have ended, so always confirm.

Why Monday has so many specials

Restaurants earn most of their revenue on Fridays and Saturdays. Mondays are slow, so owners use promotions to build habit and cover fixed costs such as rent and staff. For you that means better value and quieter service, as long as you confirm the offer is real.

Monday deals reported in Gauteng (October 2026)

Venue	Area	Reported Monday deal
Razzle@566	Boksburg	Half chicken R69; chicken livers and giblets R49
Bada Bing Sportsbar and Cafe	Boksburg	12 crumbed buffalo wings R99.95
Spur (chain)	Branches nationwide	Buy one burger, get a free original Spur burger, per Spur's site; confirm at your branch
The Hussar Grill	Waterfall Corner, Midrand	Seasonal two-course lunch for R199 per person Monday to Saturday, noon to 4pm

Treat these as snapshots: a listing published on one day describes offers for that month, and venues can change terms with little notice.

Chain deals versus local restaurant deals

Type	Pro	Con
Chain restaurants (Spur and similar)	Consistent brand and kids' facilities	Deals vary by franchisee
Local restaurants and pubs	Often very low prices	Limited to one area; can change quickly
Fast food	Fast and app-driven	Mostly app offers rather than Monday-specific

How to find Monday specials near you

1. Search your suburb plus "Monday special" and check the restaurant's own page or social media.
2. Look at local listing sites that publish weekly deals.
3. Check chain websites for day-based promotions.
4. Phone the restaurant and confirm the deal, time window and any exclusions.
5. Read reviews for recent comments from people who used the deal.

Check the deal before you go

• Does it apply only to dine-in?
• Are drinks included?
• Is there a time limit?
• Is it valid on public holidays?
• Is there a maximum number of people?

Cost per person: a worked example

Using the reported prices: two people sharing a half chicken at R69 and 12 wings at R99.95 spend about R169, or roughly R85 each before drinks. A fast food combo for two might cost more or less depending on your area, so compare the same level of food and service.

Option	Total for two	Per person
Half chicken plus 12 wings (reported prices)	R168.95	About R84.50
Two lunches at a sit-down restaurant (example)	R300	R150

Safe dining tips

• Check the venue's reviews and hygiene.
• Keep your slip and check the total.
• Do not pay deposits unless the booking terms are clear.
• Plan a safe way home if you drink.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Good value on a quiet night.
• Easier to get a table.

Cons

• Specials are local and temporary.
• Some venues close on Mondays.

Frequently asked questions

Which restaurants have Monday specials?

Many do; examples reported in October 2026 include Razzle@566 and Bada Bing in Boksburg and Spur's burger deal.

Are Monday specials the same every week?

Not always; some run for the month, others weekly.

How do I know it is still valid?

Phone the restaurant or check its official page.

Make a Monday habit work

If you eat out on Mondays regularly, keep a simple log of the venue, the deal and what you spent. After a month you will see which restaurants give consistent value and which only look good in an advert. Rotate between two or three venues so you are not locked into one, and share good finds with friends so they can do the same. If you would rather cook at home this week, compare the latest Checkers catalogue, Pick n Pay catalogue and Take n Pay catalogue to see current supermarket specials in South Africa.

When Monday deals do not fit

If you cannot find a suitable Monday deal nearby, collect a takeaway rather than paying delivery fees, or cook a batch meal on Sunday and reheat it on Monday. Planning ahead beats paying for convenience at the last minute.

Sources

• Time Out Johannesburg: best restaurant specials in Johannesburg, every day of the week (October 2026)
• Spur Steak Ranches website
• Wikipedia: Spur Corporation