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Hard Rock Cafe Johannesburg

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MENU

Last verified or updated by the venue on 15th Sep 2025.

This menu is a sample menu designed to showcase what the restaurant offers & it may differ from the exact menu available. Kindly contact the restaurant if you have any questions

STARTERS & SHAREABLES

Legendary Nachos

Crispy tortilla chips layered with black beans and queso, topped with fresh pico de gallo, spicy jalapenos, melted Cheddar and Mozzarella cheese, pickled red onions, green onions and topped with lime crema. Serves 2 people

Boneless Bodacious Tenders

Our crispy Tupelo Chicken Tenders tossed with your choice of classic Buffalo, sweet & spicy Tangy, or house-made Barbecue sauce, served with carrots and blue cheese dressing.

Fried Chicken Sliders

Three fried chicken sliders topped with jalapeño coleslaw, crunchy pickles and spicy honey

Little Legends

Three mini-burgers with Cheddar cheese, pulled pork, pickles and dijonnaise on toasted artisan buns

One Night in Bangkok Spicy Shrimp™

Crispy shrimp, tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce, topped with green onions, served on a bed of creamy coleslaw

Meat Platter

A selection of the best cuts of meat: 400g of boerewors, 400g of lamb shoulder, 400g of short rib, 300g of chicken wings and half a chicken. All basted in our signature sauce and served with seasoned fries and a selection of sauces. Serves 4 people

Wings

Our signature slow-roasted Wings tossed with your choice of sauces, served with carrots and blue cheese dressing. Sauces include Classic Buffalo, Sweet & Spicy Tangy, and House-made Barbecue

MESSI EXPERIENCE

Messi Burger

A double stack of the finest beef, with provolone cheese, sliced chorizo, caramelised red onion, and our signature spicy, smoky sauce. Served with seasoned fries.

Messi Chicken Sandwich

Our Milanese style crispy Chicken Sandwich served on a toasted artisan bun with provolone cheese, herb aioli, tomato, arugula, and seasoned fries.

SPECIALITY ENTREES

Baby Back Ribs

Seasoned with our signature spice blend, glazed with our house-made barbecue sauce and grilled to perfection, served with seasoned fries, coleslaw and smoked house beans.

T-Bone Steak

500g T-Bone, grilled and topped with herb butter. Served with golden mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables

New York Strip Steak

340g New York strip steak, grilled and topped with herb butter, served with golden mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables

Lamb Chops

400g Lamb chops, grilled and topped with herb butter, served with golden mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables

Fillet Steak

250g Grilled fillet, topped with herb butter, served with golden mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables

Famous Fajitas

Classic Tex-Mex-style fajitas, served with fresh pico de gallo, Cheddar and Mozzarella cheese, house-made guacamole, sour cream and warm tortillas.

Grilled Salmon

Grilled Norwegian salmon, served with sweet & spicy mustard glaze, golden mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.

Twisted Mac, Chicken & Cheese

Grilled chicken breast, sliced and served on cavatappi pasta tossed in a cheese sauce with diced red peppers

Smokehouse BBQ Combo

A combination of our smokehouse specialties, served with seasoned fries, coleslaw and smokehouse beans

Tupelo Chicken Tenders

Crispy chicken tenders served with seasoned fries, honey mustard and our house-made barbecue sauce

Barbecue Chicken

Grilled chicken, brined then basted with our house-made barbecue sauce and roasted until fork-tender. Served with seasoned fries, coleslaw and smokehouse beans.

LEGENDARY STEAK BURGERS

Original Legendary Burger

Fresh steak burger with smoked bacon, Cheddar cheese, a crispy onion ring, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger

Fresh steak burger topped with house-made barbecue sauce, crispy shoestring onions, Cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato.

The Big Cheeseburger

Two slices of Cheddar cheese melted on our fresh steak burger with leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato, grilled onions and legendary sauce

Vegetarian Burger

100% plant-based patty topped with Cheddar cheese and a crispy onion ring, served with leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato

Surf & Turf Burger

Our signature steak burger topped with One Night in Bangkok Spicy Shrimp™ on a bed of spicy slaw

SMASHED & STACKED BURGERS

The Classic Burger

Two smashed & stacked burgers seared with shaved white onion to medium-well, with American cheese, leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato, pickles and legendary sauce

Swiss Mushroom Burger

Two smashed & stacked burgers seasoned and seared medium-well, with Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato, and dijonnaise

Spicy Diablo Burger

Two smashed & stacked burgers seasoned and seared to medium-well, with Pepper jack cheese, chipotle onions, leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and spicy mayonnaise

SANDWISHES

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

Hand-pulled smoked pork with our house-made barbecue sauce, served on a fresh toasted bun with coleslaw, pickles and shoestring onions.

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Crispy buttermilk-marinated chicken breast with leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and ranch dressing, served on a fresh toasted bun

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Buttermilk-marinated fried chicken tossed with our classic buffalo sauce with leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and ranch dressing, served on a fresh toasted bun

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Grilled fresh chicken with melted Cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato, served on a fresh toasted bun with honey mustard sauce

All sandwiches are served with seasoned fries or you can upgrade to Cheese Fries with Smoked Bacon

SALADS & BOWLS

Steak Cobb Salad

Grilled steak on a bed of fresh mixed greens with cucumber, hard boiled egg, corn, smoked bacon, grilled onions, tomatoes and tossed in ranch dressing and crumbled blue cheese

Grilled Salmon Noodle Bowl

Ramen noodles tossed in a sesame-soy dressing over a bed of mixed greens topped with peas, julienned carrots, red peppers, red cabbage, and green onions, served with grilled salmon

Southwestern Chicken Bowl

Fajita-spiced chicken, quinoa corn salad, pico de gallo, seasoned black beans and red cabbage served on mixed greens tossed in guacamole ranch dressing

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Chicken breast, grilled and sliced with fresh romaine tossed in a classic Caesar dressing, topped with Parmesan crisps, croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese

DESSERTS

Hot Fudge Brownie

Warm chocolate brownie topped with vanilla bean ice cream, hot fudge, chocolate sprinkles, fresh whipped cream and a cherry.

New York Cheesecake

Rich & creamy NY-style cheesecake served with a fresh strawberry sauce and fresh whipped cream

Malva Pudding

A sweet and moist spongy caramelized pudding baked in apricot jam and caramel sauce. Served with ice cream or custard

Ice Cream

Your choice of vanilla bean or rich chocolate ice cream

Diner-Style Milkshake

Your choice of vanilla bean or rich chocolate ice cream blended thick and finished with fresh whipped cream