Visit Melville Shisanyama

Licensed to grill but more than just a grill — where strangers become friends.

10 Main Rd, Melville, Johannesburg • Typical meal ~R130 pp

Call to reserve Get directions

Reservations by phone only. Walk-ins welcome.

Glowing embers and skewers over wood fire
Grilled Delights Over Open Flames

When

Mon–Thu 12:00–19:00. Weekend hours vary — check Instagram for updates.

We close at 19:00 daily.

What to expect

Typical meal ~R130 per person (incl. drinks). Reservations: call +27 79 088 9793. Walk-ins welcome.

Map — Melville Shisanyama location

Getting here

  • From 7th Street: head west on Main Rd; look for the smoke and red awning.
  • Street parking along Main Rd; limited bays — a short walk from Melville Koppies.
  • Taxi/Ride-hail: drop at 10 Main Rd — call on arrival if you need help.

Need specific directions? Email [email protected] — replies within 24 hours.

What we serve

Charred chicken over glowing coals

Chicken

Charred, smoky chicken — served with chakalaka and pap.

Call for à la carte pricing.

Sliced steak with char marks

Steak

Sliced steak with char marks — smoky and savory.

Call for à la carte pricing.

Coiled boerewors on grill

Boerewors

Coiled boerewors grilled over wood fire.

Call for à la carte pricing.

Bowl of chakalaka relish

Chakalaka

Spicy, tangy relish — classic accompaniment.

Included with typical meal.

Soft pap on plate

Pap

Soft pap — the tactile comfort of home.

Included with typical meal.

Full plate — meat, pap, chakalaka

Typical meal

Full plate — meat, pap and chakalaka. Typical meal ~R130 per person (incl. drinks).

Reserve a spot

We hold tables by phone. Call +27 79 088 9793. If you prefer email, send basic info and we’ll reply within 24 hours.

Call to reserve

Email: [email protected]

We reply within 24 hours. Include date, time, party size, and any accessibility needs.

Please note: phone reservations are handled in real time. Email requests are replied to within 24 hours. If urgent, call +27 79 088 9793.

See our feed

Real plates, real people. For weekend hours & special events check @melvilleshisanyama.

Friends at communal table, laughing Grilled meats and vegetables spread Shish kebab, meat skewer Glasses clinking — toasting drinks Close-up of fried chicken with sauce Sunset barbecue Grilled delights over open flames Plated meal with meat, pap and chakalaka

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a reservation?
Call +27 79 088 9793. Email inquiries answered within 24 hours. Walk-ins welcome.
What are your opening hours?
Mon–Thu 12:00–19:00. Weekend and event hours vary — check Instagram.
What does R130 per person include?
Typical full-plate meal with meat, chakalaka, pap and a drink; portions are standard full-plate servings.
Do you deliver or offer online ordering?
Not at this time. We welcome walk-ins and phone reservations.