Wednesday Specials: Midweek Deals Reported in Gauteng and How to Spot Good Value

Quick answer: Wednesday deals tend to be smaller and local. Time Out Johannesburg's October 2026 listing includes a nachos-and-drink offer at SEC Restaurant in Rosebank for R160 per person and espetadas priced between R109 and R159 at Razzle@566 in Boksburg. Some Spur restaurants have also been reported to run kids-eat-free days on Wednesdays, but this varies by branch. Always confirm with the venue.

Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from Time Out Johannesburg (October 2026), a Namibian restaurant article and a branch review reporting Spur's Wednesday kids' offers. Deals are venue-specific and may have changed.

Wednesday deals reported (October 2026)

Venue	Area	Reported Wednesday deal
SEC Restaurant	Rosebank	Nachos and a drink R160 per person
Razzle@566	Boksburg	Choice of espetadas R109 to R159
Some Spur restaurants	Various	Kids eat free with a parent's meal at certain branches, per a Namibian article and a review; varies by branch

Midweek strategy

Wednesday is a good day to dine out because it is neither the start nor the end of the week. Many families choose it for a mid-week break, so popular kids' deals can be busy. Booking helps.

Wednesday versus other days

Day	Typical vibe	Deal style
Monday	Quiet	Burger and chicken deals
Tuesday	Popular	Date-night, sushi and pizza deals
Wednesday	Midweek	Smaller deals, kids' offers
Thursday	Pre-weekend	Burger, pizza and draught deals

Chains and Wednesday

We could not find a confirmed nationwide Wednesday special for the big chains. If you see a "Wednesday special" claim online, check the brand's app or phone your local branch. Fast food chains tend to run app-driven promotions that change by campaign rather than fixed weekday deals.

How to find Wednesday deals near you

1. Search "Wednesday special" plus your suburb.
2. Check restaurant social media pages.
3. Look at local listing sites.
4. Phone and confirm.

Cost per person: a worked example

Deal	Total	People	Per person
SEC nachos and drink	R320 for two	2	R160
Razzle espetada (cheapest)	R218 for two	2	R109
Razzle espetada (dearest)	R318 for two	2	R159

Tips

• Ask whether the deal applies to dine-in only.
• Check if drinks are included.
• For kids' offers, ask how many children per adult.
• Allow time for school-night routines.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Quieter than weekends.
• Family-friendly offers at some restaurants.

Cons

• Fewer widely advertised deals than Tuesday.
• Offers vary by branch.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a national Wednesday special?

We could not verify one for the big chains.

Do kids eat free on Wednesdays?

At some Spur restaurants; confirm with yours.

Are the listed deals still valid?

They were listed for October 2026; check with the venue.

Kids-eat-free deals: how to use them well

Several reports describe Spur restaurants running kids-eat-free offers on different days, including Wednesdays in some branches, and Mondays and Tuesdays at another. The terms usually involve a parent buying a meal, and the free kids' meal often comes from a limited list. If you plan to use it, call the restaurant and ask: which day, how many children per adult, what age range, whether drinks are included and whether the offer is dine-in only. Then compare the bill with and without the deal to see the real saving.

Family	Without deal	With deal (example)
2 adults, 2 kids (kids' meals R85 each)	Adults R300 plus kids R170 = R470	Adults R300 plus free kids' meals = R300

The numbers are invented to show the sum; use your restaurant's menu prices.

Midweek dinner at home versus out

Option	Pro	Con
Eat out on a deal	No cooking, relaxed evening	More expensive than home
Cook at home	Lowest cost	Time and cleaning
Takeaway	Quick	Delivery fees and mark-ups

Booking and arriving

For midweek deals, a quick call or message the same day is usually enough, but for large groups or kids' offers book at least a day ahead. Arrive on time, because some deals have a start and end window, and tell staff about the offer when you order so it is applied to your bill. Check the slip before you pay. 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.

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)
• we.com.na: Hickory Creek Spur article
• Wikipedia: Spur Corporation