Tuesday Food Specials: Sushi, Prawns, Burgers and Date-Night Menus Compared

Quick answer: Tuesday food specials in South Africa are dominated by sushi, prawns, burgers and date-night menus. Time Out Johannesburg's October 2026 listing includes 10 prawns for R109 or 18 for R179 at Razzle@566 in Boksburg, a 10-piece sushi platter for R109 at Bada Bing and a 25-piece assorted platter for R170 at Farm 'n Sea Grillhouse in Vanderbijlpark. Confirm each deal with the venue because they are local and time-limited.

Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from Time Out Johannesburg (October 2026). Deals are venue-specific and may have ended.

Why seafood and sushi on Tuesday?

Seafood is perishable, and restaurants often plan fresh deliveries early in the week. A Tuesday prawn or sushi special lets a kitchen move stock at a lower price while attracting diners. For customers it is a chance to eat seafood at a price that is normally reserved for weekends.

Compare the seafood and sushi deals per unit

Deal (reported)	Units	Price	Per unit
Razzle prawns, small	10	R109	R10.90
Razzle prawns, large	18	R179	R9.94
Bada Bing sushi platter	10 pieces	R109	R10.90
Farm 'n Sea sushi platter	25 pieces	R170	R6.80

Per-unit comparison shows the larger Razzle portion is cheaper per prawn and the Farm 'n Sea platter is much cheaper per piece. Sizes of prawns and sushi pieces vary, so ask what you are getting before you decide.

Burgers and date nights

Venue	Deal	Notes
Bada Bing Sportsbar and Cafe (Boksburg)	Cheeseburger and chips R69.95	Simple, budget-friendly
SEC Restaurant (Rosebank)	Nachos and a drink R160 per person	Choice of Clos Malverne Brut, Rose or a Margarita
The Hussar Grill (Midrand)	Two courses R499 per couple or three courses R599, with a bottle of wine or two soft drinks	Ran until 27 October

The Hussar Grill couple deal works out to R249.50 per person for two courses and R299.50 for three. A steakhouse meal with wine for that price is a different experience from a R69.95 burger, so decide the occasion first.

Chains on Tuesday

We could not verify a permanent Tuesday special at Spur, Panarottis, Roman's or Debonairs. KFC has used limited-time app promotions, and Debonairs outlets run local two-pizza offers. Treat claims about permanent Tuesday deals with caution and check each brand's app.

Safety with seafood and sushi

• Choose busy, well-reviewed venues where stock turns over quickly.
• Tell staff about allergies to fish, shellfish, soy, sesame and gluten.
• Eat sushi soon after it is served.
• Pregnant women and people with weakened immunity are generally advised to avoid raw fish.

Step-by-step: use a Tuesday deal

1. Phone and confirm the deal and the end date.
2. Ask if it is dine-in only, and whether booking is required.
3. Check which sides or drinks are included.
4. Compare per-unit prices with a second venue.
5. Check the bill before you pay.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Good value on seafood and sushi.
• Date-night deals for couples.

Cons

• Deals are local and short-lived.
• Quality varies; check reviews.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a national Tuesday special?

We could not verify one for the major chains.

Are the reported prices current?

They were listed for October 2026; confirm before you go.

Which Tuesday deal is cheapest per person?

Per the listing, the cheeseburger and chips at R69.95 is the lowest single-meal price, while the large sushi platter is cheapest per piece.

Tuesday food specials versus cooking at home

A seafood special is hard to beat at home on price per portion, because buying prawns or sushi-grade fish and preparing them yourself is costly and time-consuming. Burgers and chicken, on the other hand, are cheaper to cook at home from supermarket specials. Use the venue deal for the meals that are hardest or most expensive to make yourself, such as sushi platters and prawns, and cook the simpler meals at home. 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.

Meal type	Better value	Why
Sushi platter	Restaurant deal	Needs skill and fresh ingredients
Prawns	Restaurant deal	Seafood is pricey to buy in small quantities
Burger and chips	Cook at home	Ingredients are cheap
Date-night dinner	Restaurant deal	Atmosphere and service

One last check before you leave home

Confirm the venue is open, the deal is still running, the time window suits you and your booking (if needed) is in place. Take a screenshot of the offer, keep your slip and check the final bill against the advertised price. If anything does not match, politely ask the manager to correct it before you pay.

Sources

• Time Out Johannesburg: best restaurant specials in Johannesburg (October 2026)