Est. Johannesburg
Braai Society
Meat. Fire. Society.
Now Open
In the heart of Melrose, fire takes centre stage. Rooted in the South African braai tradition, our generous plates are made for sharing, bringing people together around good food, warm conversation and the table.
What's on the fire.
A short look at the room's favourites. The full menu runs deeper.
Small Plates
- Charred Lamb Riblets
- Crispy Prawns
Flatbreads
- Peach, Prosciutto & Burrata
- Steak & Caramelised Onion
Braai Bowls
- Beef & Chimichurri
- Shisa Nyama Lamb Riblets
Signature Feasts
- The Society
- The Smokehouse
From the Kitchen
- 600g Bone-In Ribeye & Truffle
- Fillet Pasta
Main Attraction
- 1kg Tomahawk
Dessert
- Crème Brûlée French Toast
- Chocolate Tiramisu
Fire, soil, plate.
Three moments behind every meal at Braai Society.
Over the Fire
Bone-in steaks, rubbed and seared over the fire. No gas, no shortcuts — just heat, smoke and patience.
From the Soil
Heirloom carrots and seasonal greens, glazed and grilled alongside the meat. The garden sets the plate.
On the Plate
Fire-grilled steak, broccolini, smashed potato and warm flatbread — built to share, made to linger over.
Built for
sharing.
Nothing arrives plated for one. Ribs come whole, flatbreads come torn, and the tomahawk is sliced in front of you and set down in the middle.
Come as two. Come as ten. The table doesn't mind either way.
Follow Along
We're on Instagram and Facebook.
Fire, food and the room in between. Follow @braai_society on Instagram and Braai Society on Facebook for what's coming off the grill, gatherings and the occasional behind-the-scenes.