5 Best Seafood Restaurants in Johannesburg (2026)

Fishaways Carlton Centre is part of the national Fishaways chain and serves fresh, flame-grilled and fried seafood from a shop in Marshalltown's Carlton Centre. The menu runs from the signature hake and chips to grilled fish, sushi, hot pots and platters, with both takeaway and eat-in options and online or app ordering for delivery. It's built for a fast, no-fuss seafood fix rather than a sit-down occasion.

Calisto's Gillview is part of the long-running Calisto's Portuguese restaurant brand, launched in 1992 and now operating 11 locations across South Africa. Its Gillview branch serves flame-grilled Portuguese chicken alongside seafood and steaks, prepared in the traditional Portuguese style, in a large space with both downstairs and upstairs seating. It's the most-reviewed name on this page by volume.

Fahrenheit Seafood & Grill is a family restaurant group with locations in Edenvale, Benoni and Alberton, pairing seafood with steaks and a fully licensed bar. It's built around a family-oriented setup with a secure play area for kids, and the menu covers everything from grilled fish and platters to steak specials. Reviewers describe it as a reliable go-to for both weeknight and special-occasion dinners.

Mozambik Linksfield is part of the Mozambik chain, an Afro-Portuguese restaurant group serving flame-grilled chicken and seafood, including prawns and calamari, in a casual, family-oriented setting. The Linksfield branch has a kids' play area with peacocks on the grounds, which reviewers say makes it a popular weekend spot for families. Reservations are recommended, since the play area draws weekend crowds.

The Codfather Sandton is part of a small boutique restaurant group with locations in Sandton, Polofields and Parktown, built specifically around seafood, sushi and a full bar. The Sandton branch serves signature seafood platters and wild-caught fish, in a setting reviewers describe as suited to date nights and special occasions rather than a quick bite. It positions itself as one of South Africa's dedicated seafood destinations.