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PapaBoa Benoni

Restaurant โ€ข Portuguese restaurant

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Awesome place with the best food and service. Great vibe! Love this place People often mention great, service, good, Great, staff, menu, delicious, meal, money, atmosphere,


Address

106 Lakefield Ave, Lakefield, Benoni, 1501, South Africa

Contact

+27 11 918 4686

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8โ€ฏAM to 9โ€ฏPM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 8โ€ฏAM to 10โ€ฏPM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 8โ€ฏAM to 10โ€ฏPM
  • Sunday: 8โ€ฏAM to 8โ€ฏPM
  • Monday: (Family Day), 8โ€ฏAM to 9โ€ฏPM, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 8โ€ฏAM to 9โ€ฏPM
  • Wednesday: 8โ€ฏAM to 9โ€ฏPM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (33) service (31) good (25) Great (23) staff (13) menu (12) delicious (12) meal (10) money (9) atmosphere (9)
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  • 5/5 Theo S. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome place with the best food and service. Great vibe! Love this place
    8 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Alicia Du P. 2 years ago on Google
    What an amazing restaurant! The vibe, the food, the service. Impecable! It was our first time. And we absolutely LOVED it. Definitely recommend it! Value for money!!!!
    5 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Charel O. 2 years ago on Google
    We stopped for coffee. It was a great cuppa. Looked at the menu and decided to have breakfast. It was delicious. Had a Guiness and a coffee after our breakfast. Inside the restaurant it was like walking into Portugal or Madeira. Will definately be back for a Guiness and a Bock draught and a meal.
    4 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 AVA A. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a good place to go to on the East Rand Ribs are great Their Papaboa burger is awesome! Their steak special on a Thursday...yummmmm
    4 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Ginger P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food in a very cozy atmosphere. Very big portions at great prices and with friendly service to top it off. Recommended for groups of friends or family.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Karen L. 4 months ago on Google
    Just had their wonderful Christmas buffet. We were spoilt for choice with delicious food, all perfectly cooked. The atmosphere was very festive and helped to make it a very merry Christmas. A big thank you to the owners and staff.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Chris K. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic vibe and awesome venue. Staff are great. Check out the daily specials. If You're a steak lover you will love Wednesdays and Thursdays steak specials. All the food is fantastic but the eisbein is a real treat. Plenty of parking and good security.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Nthabiseng M. 2 years ago on Google
    I enjoy the food here. I never get tired of the taste. I have recently discovered their platter for 2 and it has become my new favorite. the staff is great. Butho our waitperson was really great. Loved it.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Jason & Nonsi de B. 3 years ago on Google
    I took my wife to PapaBoa for her birthday. When my wife is happy, I'm happy. If she's not happy, I'm generally not happy. She really enjoyed herself here. She loved the food. Loved the vibe and play area for our 2 year old daughter. She loved the dessert. The only thing that I think she didn't love was the fact that she got full and had to have takeaway for what she didn't finish there. The waitrons came to sing to her for her birthday too, which I caught on video, and my wife enjoyed that experience too. From my perspective, I enjoyed all, too! We will go back there sometime for another visit.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Velia J. 2 years ago on Google
    A lovely Portuguese restaurant. My hubby really enjoys home cooked traditional meals here. Great atmosphere and specials. Pudding a little pricey for the portions and rather order wine by the bottle, but otherwise service is great.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 evan l. 2 years ago on Google
    This is definitely one of the best places I've been too and the food is amazing the service is awesome. All round a great place. I highly recommend it. Thank you
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Mohsina Rashid H. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful ambience, great party venue, relaxed and lovely games room and playground for little children and toddlers
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 3/5 Robert Sean M. 1 year ago on Google
    Dropped the ball! We visit PapaBoa fairly regularly and on this occasion it was to celebrate our daughter's graduation. Unfortunately it just wasn't up to scratch. 1. Had to call for drinks service. We ordered 2 strawberry, they only had one available. Service did improve. 2. Crab cake and bread roll was excellent as usual. 3. Main meal was mediocre to say the least, definitely not what we are used to from PapaBoa. The waiter did not know they had no stirfry veggies so we had to change the order to a salad that was "okay", fresh but no substance, and not value for money at all. 4. The dessert was an absolute disaster! Chocolate mousse was sour (the manager said it was because of load shedding), so he substituted the chocolate mousse for brownies that were not great, we took them as a takeaway but ended up throwing them away. A complete waste of R200 plus... Not sure if we will be back.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 3/5 Lisa J. 2 years ago on Google
    Menu stipulates that the Garlic Roll Starter is served with garlic butter and it is certainly not. Due to stomach issues I cannot eat the garlic chunks and WOW what a dissapointment when it came and it was filled with the chunks. Finished our drinks and left as obviously after that I question the menu entirely. Can't fault the service and waiter was very apologetic when it was not his fault, but definitely was dissapointing and I'm only here to warn anyone else who can relate to having the issues and who suffer horribly after eating raw garlic like myself...
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Mmabatho K. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything about it was great. The day I went there was a live band and that was interesting. The staff is friendly and doesn't come to you 50 times, love that. Also there's a quietnyana spots if you don't want the noise, so also loved that. I had ribs and yep would def go there again.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Juanita S. 5 months ago on Google
    Really an awesome place to go to. Food is AMAZING and never disappoints. Play area for the kids keep them busy for long. Kiddies meals are delicious and not just a dry burger with some chips. Bathrooms are super clean and smell freshโ€ฆ even changing station for babies. Love this place!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 yvette janse van r. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service!

  • 5/5 Amber C. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food with great service and atmosphere

  • 4/5 Andrรฉ N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant with friendly people and good food.

  • 5/5 Patrick O. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent steaks

  • 4/5 Shaun T. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was good. Value for money

  • 4/5 Rick O. 3 years ago on Google
    Sunday lunch, very good value for money, but the alcohol free beer and Gin drinks are very expensive.

  • 5/5 gerhard p. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food! Loved the service and experience

  • 5/5 Eve S. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service and value for money, especially their daily specials

  • 5/5 Precious M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to chill out

  • 4/5 Gert De B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food......

  • 5/5 Jan B. 3 years ago on Google
    Chilli sauce to die for on the best Rump by a long shot!!!

  • 5/5 WildSideAdventures_SA โ€œWild Side A. 2 years ago on Google
    What an amazing place. The staff are super friendly and professional. The menu is superb the food is delicious. The bar area is very classy. I was so impressed that the stock my favorite Vodka and Gin. Lavida Vodka and Luxo gin absolutely makes the most incredible cocktails ever. Definitely one of my favorite places to have a meal and unwind with friends and family.

  • 4/5 Steven M. 3 years ago on Google
    Wednesday 500g Rump Steak was very good with good service Luckson our waiter at a very reasonable price. Well done!!!

  • 5/5 Graham W. 2 years ago on Google
    Good Food, Great Service and a lovely atmosphere, makes dining at PapaBoa a pleasure. Had the buffet today. Very good portion of roast beef, mixed veggies, spinach and roast potatoes with rice. I also upsized to include some chicken. Very well cooked and tasty. Dessert was chocolate mousse. Will be back to sample other dishes on the menu. Very reasonably priced. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a delicious meal at PapaBoa.

  • 5/5 Marenicha M. 2 years ago on Google
    Service was quick and their chicken is amazing! My new favorite chicken schnitzel!

  • 5/5 Nishlan N. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered our meal as a takeaway and wow .. the meal was well presented and not shy of servings. Got home and food was still hot and delicious. That was an excellent meal for a takeaway.

  • 5/5 Lolly N. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place!! Have never had a bad meal. Best steaks on the East Rand. Well done guys!!

  • 5/5 semangele c. 2 years ago on Google
    They good is on point and delicious ๐Ÿ˜‹ ๐Ÿ˜, definitely going back soon.

  • 5/5 micael o. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and very nice place. Food was exultant.

  • 4/5 Natasha S. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect service from our waiter max. We had a shooter of jagermeister and banana liquor which we highly recommend gets put on the menu. Such a good combo. Thank you for your professionalism and friendly service

  • 5/5 Talana T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience! Hosted a work event there. Booking and menu was easy and awesome! I had instant responses. Multiple set menus to choose from. Everything went smooth. On the day, i was helped immediately to set up. Great waiter, great service, great food!

  • 5/5 Sreekumar S. 1 year ago on Google
    We a group of 5 families- total 25 people enjoyed our year end dinner at Papa Boa. The booking process was easy and friendly. They have allowed us to select the place we want the tables to be arranged. We opted the seating at the veranda which was perfect for a summer evening. They also given the option of split the bill between the families which normally others wont allow in group booking. No advance money was demanded for booking. They have set menu and order from the menu options. When we arrived , the set up was ready exactly the way we asked. The service was good. Food was nice , portion size was generous and cost was very reasonable. Their couple combos are great option. The desserts were not the best and can be improved. Overall great ambiance and value for money. Will definitely come back to this nice place.

  • 3/5 La-Salette Da C. 1 year ago on Google
    I wasn't very happy with the experience I got there recently. Firstly the waiter didn't smile at all and he didn't seem to want to be there. I ordered a Francesinha which is with a beer sauce. Being Portuguese I know what it should taste like. It tasted like half a jar of All Gold tomato sauce had been poured over my sandwich.

  • 4/5 Vaneshree P. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly staff and relaxed environment. Food was good and portions were well worth it. The specials of the day is quite nice and their desserts are really good. They dont have a lot of vegetarian options. I ordered the veg platter, the halloumi cheese and crumbed mushrooms were so delicious. I would definitely go back to try their gin selection

  • 3/5 Preston M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, brilliant value for money. . . Just very poor service from the staff. Waiters are not attentive to the requirements of the customers, no personal touch, just poor service. The manager / owner is very warm and friendly at the entrance, pity his staff fail to echo his culture towards clients.

  • 5/5 Pixies 4 months ago on Google
    The service was fantastic. Our waitress, Juliette, was awesome and made our girls day out even more fun. The portion sizes were big and the vegetables were fresh and tasty. The salad was great, quality ingredients used- no skimping and limp lettuce. I would definitely dine at Papa Boa's more often if more vegetarian options are added to the menu.

  • 5/5 Leon de N. 4 months ago on Google
    Arrived quite late, yet the staff served us with much enthusiasm. Thank you John. Enjoyed the meal. I can recommend the platter for two.

  • 2/5 Bianca E. 6 months ago on Google
    Quite disappointed, overall not a great experience. I know the restaurant is known for great food but we simply did not get anything great tonight. The pork chops breading had absolutely no seasoning on it (lacked salt and really anything with flavor) my side chips were very oily and not at all great. Portions were lacking as well. Our waiter was sadly not very attentive which made the experience just fall flat completely! I think today you should be given a great experience on a night out as it is usually a special occasion! What would have been a great evening ended up being mediocre at best. Appart form the great company, I would not quickly return. Very disappointing!

  • 1/5 Zizelda C. 3 years ago on Google
    Used to a lovely restaurant with delicious food. Was disappointed. Sole was a bit dry and could be better marinate. The feijoada not very tasty

  • 5/5 Andre H. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Restuarant in Benoni, great service and good family atmosphere

  • 4/5 Amanda J. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 5/5 Rensche S. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the food and the service

  • 5/5 Anna De K. 3 years ago on Google
    Tips my favorite resturant

  • 4/5 Susan U. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome food

  • 1/5 Thomas Michael K. 3 years ago on Google
    Our experience was not pleasant as we've read. No supervision in the play area, small children were not catered for. Our waitron was battling. We left before our meals, the bill was a shock. I think a bad night for the establishment.

  • 4/5 Philip C. 3 years ago on Google
    A very good family restaurant with good food. We like to eat something new every time we go. The play area is sufficient enough to keep the kids busy for the couple of hours we are there.

  • 5/5 Dhlamini M. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect service

  • 3/5 jorge f. 3 years ago on Google
    Not bad!

  • 4/5 Shaun C. 3 years ago on Google
    Third time I have eaten there. Great menu. Perfect place to chill after a hard days work.

  • 4/5 kathleen m. 3 years ago on Google
    Family restaurant homely and welcoming

  • 5/5 Gert J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, ice cold beer ;-)

  • 5/5 logandran v. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food great atmosphere. Friendly staff and off course eat a great meal without breaking ur bank account. Well done to its owners!!!

  • 5/5 Rui G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food. Relaxed and casual setting

  • 5/5 Charlene C. 3 years ago on Google
    The weekday specials are definitely worth the visit. The regular prices are not bad and the food is very good.

  • 4/5 Mike H. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic service! Great menu at good prices.

  • 5/5 Wynand L. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food.. great prices. Friendly staff

  • 5/5 Ronin Le R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great specials on monday,tuesday,wednesday,thursday Great service

  • 3/5 Lida H. 3 years ago on Google
    Good morning..food good but service very slow..cannot waite for food for nearly one hour..not even.busy .!!๐Ÿ˜ฃ๐Ÿค” was there on Sat. As well as last night.. same experience !!๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ

  • 5/5 antoinette van den b. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful atmosphere, the food did not take long in preparation at all. The waiter did very well and the food was very tasty indeed. A great place to bring the whole family. Chilli sauce that was served with the bread is to die for.

  • 5/5 Erasmus F. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was amazing, food even better๐Ÿ˜‹can recommend them! They will see me definable again with friends! Thanks guys keep it up!

  • 4/5 Jimmy B. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely decor and ambiance. Love the smokers section and the bar inside the smokers section. There is a new play area for kiddos in the family section. Service is good. The menu has a great selection and the pricing is not expensive.

  • 5/5 Ronel L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and good service

  • 3/5 Jacques de B. 3 years ago on Google
    I expected more, the steak was mediocre

  • 5/5 Carol S. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is delicious and the staff is very friendly

  • 5/5 Philip P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Portuguese food and great choice!

  • 5/5 Amanda O. 3 years ago on Google
    Stunning food and service

  • 5/5 Hannes O. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is delicious

  • 5/5 Michelle G. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and friendly staff!

  • 5/5 Jacques V. 3 years ago on Google
    Always go for the chicken, flame grilled

  • 4/5 Eugene R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service and really good food

  • 2/5 Vincent B. 3 years ago on Google
    Good vibe. My steak was horrible. My wifes steak was also a 3/10 rating. The milkshakes are good though

  • 4/5 Doug S. 3 years ago on Google
    Monday night Ribs special was great!!

  • 1/5 Ashley H. 3 years ago on Google
    This was very disappointing today Starter was cold bread was stale and main course came same time as starter

  • 5/5 July M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service and nice food

  • 4/5 GEORGE M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 ernst b. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere good food

  • 5/5 Sandy N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food great service

  • 5/5 Cara N. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfectly cooked food, lovely space. Great for kids. Value for money. Incredible staff... definitely going back!

  • 5/5 jacques v. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the hot Portuguese rolls

  • 5/5 Pieter A. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic service and good delicious food


Call +27 11 918 4686 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • โœ“๏ธ Free parking lot
    • โœ“๏ธ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • โœ“๏ธ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • โœ“๏ธ Beer
    • โœ“๏ธ Wine
    • โœ“๏ธ Coffee
    • โœ“๏ธ Alcohol
    • โœ“๏ธ Cocktails
    • โœ“๏ธ Quick bite
    • โœ“๏ธ Hard liquor
    • โœ“๏ธ Small plates
    • โœ“๏ธ All you can eat
    • โœ“๏ธ Late-night food
    • โœ“๏ธ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • โœ“๏ธ Lunch
    • โœ“๏ธ Brunch
    • โœ“๏ธ Dinner
    • โœ“๏ธ Dessert
    • โœ“๏ธ Seating
    • โœ“๏ธ Catering
    • โœ“๏ธ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • โœ“๏ธ Dine-in
    • โœ“๏ธ Takeout
    • โœ“๏ธ Delivery
    • โœ“๏ธ Outdoor seating

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