Quick answer: Thursday dinner offers we could source include Razzle@566 in Boksburg with a chicken schnitzel for R109 on Thursdays or two pizzas for R189 to share (day-by-day deals listed in a Time Out roundup), Bossa's named Thursday Date Night (price not published), and Cape Town set menus and Restaurant Week three-course dinners such as The Chefs' Table in Durban at R350. Most October 2026 offers ended by 31 October, so confirm November deals. Thursday is a popular night for after-work dining, so book.

Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from Time Out Johannesburg, Bossa's website, Restaurant Week South Africa and Capetowner. We could not verify a Thursday-specific deal at national chains. Offers change monthly and can be dine-in only.

Thursday offers in the sources

VenueOfferPriceNotes
Razzle@566, BoksburgChicken schnitzel on ThursdaysR109From a Time Out roundup
Razzle@566, BoksburgTwo pizzas to shareR189Day not specified in our summary
Bossa (33 restaurants)Thursday Date NightNot publishedPhone your branch
The Chefs' Table (Durban, Restaurant Week listing)Mediterranean three-course dinnerR350Dates unclear
Wicket Brewer, Newlands (Cape Town)Meal and drink pairings on selected daysSteak, Egg and Chips R185; Classic Burger R145To late October

Our calculation: R109 for a schnitzel is cheaper per person than two pizzas at R189 for two (R94.50 each), but the pizza deal feeds two. The Chefs' Table at R350 for three courses is R116.67 per course.

Cost for two on a Thursday (invented extras)

OptionFoodDrinks and tip (assumed)Total
Two schnitzels at R109R218R100R318
Two pizzas to share at R189R189R100R289
Three-course dinner at R350 eachR700R250R950
Home-cooked dinnerR90R20R110

What to ask before you book

  1. Is the Thursday deal for dinner only, and from what time?
  2. Is it dine-in only?
  3. What is included: drink, side, dessert?
  4. Do I need to book, and is there a deposit?
  5. Is there a service charge for larger tables?
  6. What are the vegetarian, halaal and allergen options?

Late weeknight practicalities

  • Plan transport; if you drink, the legal limit is 0.05 g per 100 ml and alcohol is for 18 and older.
  • Park in well-lit areas and keep valuables out of sight.
  • Check load-shedding times, since some restaurants run on generators.
  • Keep your slip for any complaint.

How to turn a Thursday deal into a good evening on a budget

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A good Thursday is about matching the venue to the mood. If you want a casual night with friends, a place with a cheap main such as a R109 schnitzel and a happy hour is ideal. If you want a quiet dinner for two, a set date-night menu removes the pressure of ordering and keeps the bill predictable. If you are with children, a family restaurant with a Kids Eat Free promotion may be better, though many such promotions run on Mondays or weekends rather than Thursdays, so ask. 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.

Think about the whole evening's cost. A R318 dinner for two with drinks can easily become R450 with a dessert, a tip and an e-hailing ride. Setting a limit before you leave, for example R400, and agreeing it with your companion makes it easier to say no to extras. If you are celebrating, tell the restaurant when you book; some will add a small gesture. Keep the receipt, and if you discover the offer was not applied, raise it at the table before you pay. Most restaurants fix mistakes immediately if you point them out politely.

Evening typeSuggested budget for two (invented)What to look for
Casual catch-upR250 to R350Cheap mains, happy hour
Quiet date nightR500 to R950Set menu with courses
Family dinnerR300 to R500Kids' menu or sharing platters
Stay inR100 to R150Cook together

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Dinner specials fill quiet nights and can be good value.
  • Thursday date nights give a mid-week treat.

Cons

  • Popular nights need bookings.
  • Offers are short-lived and rarely dated.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get a Thursday schnitzel deal?

Razzle@566 in Boksburg listed one for R109.

Does Bossa have Thursday specials?

It lists a Thursday Date Night, with no price published.

Are these still valid?

Most October deals ended by 31 October.

Do I need to book?

Often yes for set menus and date nights.

Sources

  • Time Out Johannesburg: best restaurant specials in Johannesburg
  • Bossa website; Restaurant Week South Africa; Capetowner (6 October 2026)