Mozambik Linksfield

Mozambik Linksfield is a casual Portuguese and Mozambican-style seafood restaurant at 110 Linksfield Drive, at the corner of Club and Linksfield Roads, Linksfield, Johannesburg, Gauteng. The eastern-suburbs setting is residential and family-oriented, and the restaurant reflects that with a relaxed garden atmosphere and outdoor seating suited to long lunches. The food draws on the Portuguese-influenced cooking of Mozambique, a cuisine familiar to many Johannesburg residents because of the long links between the two countries. The signature dish is peri-peri prawns, cooked in a spicy chilli and garlic sauce, and the menu also includes Portuguese-style linefish, chicken livers and calamari. Peri-peri, from the African bird's-eye chilli, is central to the cooking, and heat levels can usually be adjusted on request. Portions are generous and prices are moderate, which makes the restaurant a popular choice for family gatherings and groups. The dining room and garden are informal and can be noisy when full, particularly on Sunday afternoons, and casual dress is the norm. Children are welcome and the atmosphere is family-friendly. The drinks list includes beer, South African wine and soft drinks, and Portuguese-style accompaniments are common. Listed hours vary by day: Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00, Monday from 11:00 to 19:30, Tuesday from 11:00 to 21:00, and Wednesday to Saturday evenings until about 21:30. Because hours differ, checking before visiting is wise. Reservations are recommended for weekends and can be made on +27 11 264 1131; Sunday lunch in particular is a busy family occasion. Linksfield is a short drive from Sandton and Bedfordview, with parking on site or nearby, and visitors without a car usually use e-hailing. The restaurant suits diners looking for a relaxed seafood meal away from the busier Sandton and Rosebank scene.