The Butcher Shop & Grill Nelson Mandela Square

The Butcher Shop & Grill Nelson Mandela Square is a steakhouse and in-house butchery at Shop 30, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng. The brand traces its steak-focused approach back to 1961 and is one of the best-known steakhouse names in South Africa, with the Sandton branch sitting in the country's main upmarket dining square beside the giant Mandela statue. The menu is built around aged beef, with an aged fillet, T-bone, ribs and a seafood platter as the main choices, and the presence of a butchery means diners can see the raw cuts before choosing. The staff can explain the differences between cuts, and steaks are cooked to the diner's preference. Sides and sauces follow the steakhouse tradition. The dining room is elegant and clubby, with the polished feel of a business and celebration venue, and outdoor seating on the square is available in fine weather. Noise is moderate, and smart-casual to smart dress is the norm. The wine list is large, with a strong South African selection from the Cape winelands and a range of premium bottles to match red meat, and the bar serves whiskies and cocktails. Prices are in the upper-middle to premium range, reflecting both the cuts and the location, and premium steaks are priced by weight or cut. Listed opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 22:45 and Sunday from 12:00 to 21:45, giving relatively late dining. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling +27 11 784 8676; Friday and Saturday evenings and international events in Sandton can fill the room. Nelson Mandela Square has extensive covered parking through the connected mall, and the Gautrain station is a short walk away, so visitors staying at Sandton hotels can reach the restaurant easily.