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Chief's Boma Restaurant

Restaurant Buffet restaurant African restaurant

👍👍 We had work dinner function here. I highly recommend this place for large groups. People often mention service, meat, great, buffet, good, restaurant, live, amazing, music, time,


Address

cnr. William Nicol & Pieter Wenning Road, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2055, South Africa

Website

www.chiefsboma.co.za

Contact

+27 11 840 6600

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 to 3 pm, 6 to 10 pm
  • Monday: 12 to 2:30 pm, 6 to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 2:30 pm, 6 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 2:30 pm, 6 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 2:30 pm, 6 to 10 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 2:30 pm, 6 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 3 pm, 6 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (22) meat (20) great (20) buffet (19) good (19) restaurant (17) live (16) amazing (16) music (14) time (14)
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  • 5/5 Cornie B. 8 months ago on Google
    We had work dinner function here. I highly recommend this place for large groups.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Restaurant located within the walls of Indaba Hotel. It is an African atmosphere restaurant with an orchestra that plays in a moderate and not abusive manner. The room is large. The meal is buffet style. The latter is varied with a specialty of local meats and bush that can be cooked to your liking on a grill. The cook will quote your recommendations. The meat is excellent. Drinks are affordable. Pleasantly surprised. (Original) Restaurant situé dans l'enceinte de Indaba Hôtel. C'est un restaurant ambiance africaine avec un orchestre qui joue de façon modérée et pas abusive. La salle est grande. Le repas est type buffet. Ce dernier est varié avec une spécialité des viandes locales et de brousse que l'on peut faire cuire à sa convenance sur un grill. Le cuisinier citera vos recommandations. La viande est excellente. Les boissons sont abordables. Agréablement surpris.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bradley C. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely brilliant, a great experience, good spread and a nice selection of game meat. Buffalo, Kudu, Wildebeest and Impala. Good atmosphere and entertainment.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 nancy s. 11 months ago on Google
    The food was to on top off each other so it was hard to dish up as people just can't do things in a line 😫 the food was okay 👌 the sweet treats was not nice at all . The music was the best part of the night 🌙.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zanele M. 2 years ago on Google
    I don't regret celebrating my 21st birthday at Chief's Boma ... it was tondie for ... I enjoyed the food and the live band. The staff is really friendly
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karabo M. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is packed with flavour and delicious, there’s a great variety of food to choose from too. The live Marumba band created an amazing ambiance and all the guests had fun. The service was great. My family can’t stop raving about the food and the entire experience. Will definitely be going back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Giovanni M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing service
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jackie van M. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely wonderful hospitality on Christmas day. Great friendly and efficient service. Awesome variety for starters, mains and desert. Fantastic live music kept the festivities going.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 rosina m. 2 years ago on Google
    It was awesome I really enjoyed my birthday. On the menu could you please add ribs and chops
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Priscilla B. 1 year ago on Google
    The buffet is amazing! Top class quality food, love the wild meat, got to have impala for the first time. Live band amazing, waiters are prompt! A definite must type of experience. Love love love it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keagile B. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved it! Definitely a good place for family and friends ❤ food is amazing, especially the meat selection. I wouldn't mind visiting regularly. Thank you to the staff as well and their warm reception.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Graphnot R. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been to the Boma before this time around i have been let down terribly. Staring from the booking process, the agent taking booking “ Confidence “ did not have a pen i could hear her shouting to other colleagues asking for one and eventually took booking down . Fast forward to the night service on the floor was appalling, the place looked severely understaffed with waiters not paying any attention to us. It took more than 30 minutes to get our drinks and we were literally begging for cutlery in between. One of the waitresses walked away asking another colleague who was serving us just to assist us with a simple fork. The ambience and the food was good quality as usual but service really ruined the night. I was with my family celebrating a birthday but it was not what we had imagined the night to be . Please look into service, you used to get it right . Utterly disappointed!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Debbys D. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice restaurant with a stunning Africans interior and outside area to enjoy the African nights. The staff is friendly and fast. The food choice is amazing and the quality is very good. Large variation of every kind of meat that’s freshly braaid for you. The desert choice is also amazing. Definitely to recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabriella B. 10 months ago on Google
    Love Chief's Boma Restaurants, all meals were well prepared and hot, the dessert selection is rather disappointing as the had a very limited selection. But the meals were delicious and the variety was pleasing 😋 The live band was great, most of the guests were Celebrating, so obviously a hot spot for celebrations, but the tables are spread well over the restaurant and privacy is attainable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Darren F. 10 months ago on Google
    First time at Chiefs Boma and it was fantastic! Buffet was great, chefs were super friendly and the service was great. Highly highly recommend a visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 dineo p. 5 months ago on Google
    Had the best time here food was delicious, service was great and the vibe was amazing.

  • 5/5 sindy p. 2 years ago on Google
    The second you enter the gate you forget that you’re in JHB. The food and live music is amazing The accommodation, spa, and Boma experience are worth the price. They also allow you to host private events like birthdays

  • 4/5 Brendan Du S. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was well 😋 made and tasty. Nice live entertainment 👌 👍

  • 3/5 JEMO S. 2 years ago on Google
    Decent place , food selections have dropped from my last vusit. Desserts choices used to be varity. Now it's like only 2. Overall good vibe goodocation.

  • 5/5 Wesleigh A. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my all time favourite places!!! From the drums as you enter, to the vibe and them of the place everything is just amazing in here. This is all without talking about the food. It is buffet style so but the range is unbelievable. There is always a huge selection of game meat, pap, rice, salads and desserts. The place is located in the Indaba hotel and I would highly recommend checking it out if you are a lover of meat! Been here multiple times and worth it!!

  • 5/5 Mokhele H. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place to be with friendly staff members that can make you feel home

  • 5/5 Krishin Stephen P. 2 years ago on Google
    Had such an amazing time here ! The service was really great! Food was excellent, in terms of covid safety at a buffet, i think this place is as safe as you can get. I will say that , ask to look at each item under the kosh, because I thought beef stew was a regular beef stew , but after looking at it , I could clearly see it was oxtail. And it was really good. I did have some of the house wine , which was pretty good. Overall , had a great time. Definitely recommend them and I will be going back.

  • 5/5 MOKEBE R. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was the best especially the game meat !!! The restaurant is very spacious and the bar is very chilled !!!

  • 4/5 Hazel C. 2 years ago on Google
    Our waiter was exceptional. Ask for Edmore. Lovely service

  • 4/5 Shantell M. 2 years ago on Google
    Went there recently and I must the standards dropped a bit with the starters Mains were good and the desserts were great.

  • 1/5 Larry M. 2 years ago on Google
    Ai no ways, asked for my meat to be grilled medium rare, came back so dry and under seasoned ahh, guys I was so excited to go here, had to leave cause of how bad the meat was

  • 5/5 bukwa s. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a good time

  • 1/5 Elsje N. 4 years ago on Google
    Rubbish Christmas dinner

  • 2/5 F d. 1 year ago on Google
    Expected alot more. The lamb chops and beef ribs was nice, everything else was less than average. Won't go back again. What's the point of having hundreds of different food options, but less than a handful of options are actually nice to eat?

  • 4/5 Ketsile R. 2 years ago on Google
    Chiefs has variety of food to select from, African, Western and home food. food lovers would appreciate. The atmosphere I love. Life band is available also,as I went for Sunday lunch.

  • 4/5 Kim R. 8 months ago on Google
    The evening buffet was awesome. There’s a huge selection from appetisers to desserts. You can also choose your meat to be cooked in front of you, although there is a queue of people lined up. The restaurant has an African theme and we were entertained by a live band. Service was also good and our waitress was attentive. Ample secure parking available. The only negatives would be some of the meats were too fatty, desserts didn’t taste 100% fresh and the restaurant was humid (fans weren’t on). But other than that, great experience.

  • 5/5 chandra p. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food verities and loved desert menu as well. Complete dine in place. Tasty food and lot seating.

  • 4/5 Fortune M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great family vibe. Value for money with the buffet - all you can eat African traditional food.

  • 2/5 Katrina J. 6 months ago on Google
    Food-wise, the selection was plentiful and with a large variety of exotic meats, salads and greens, stews and curries, and desserts. However it did not wow me taste-wise, as the grilled meats were overdone and came out hard and dry. Which was unfortunate, as I was excited for the kudu, wildebeest, impala, ostrich etc. The desserts were acceptable. Service was almost terrible that night, but that could be because of the large volume of customers present as it was a weekend, Saturday night. I wished the servers were more attentive, as I was waiting for someone to take my drink order for almost 1 hour after being seated. Especially with the hard dry meats, I was dying for a drink. The decoration was made to look very traditional South African together with the music. However the music was way too loud and the live music was even louder, making it way too noisy for my liking. At one point there was a large crowd dancing in front of the live band, and it would have been a pleasant scene except for the constant bouncing of the wooden floor causing me nausea after 5 minutes of being bounced around on my seat. I was grateful for when the song and dance portion ended. For a first-time customer, I can see the value in the price - the food, the experience, the ambience. However having been once, I do not foresee myself going back for a second visit sadly. I would however recommend anyone to at least visit once and experience it all for yourself.

  • 5/5 Roni G. M. 4 years ago on Google
    I had one of the best buffet experiences I've ever had in a long time. The meat and salad selections were exceptional. We had lunch as a group for our year-end function and the non-alcoholic drink selection was also good. Since we were going back to work we couldn't sample the beer and wine menus but I look forward to going back with my family for that. We sat inside the restaurant next to the deck and had a breathtaking view of their pond and surrounding brush. An amazing view. Once we were done with the starters and main course we had a wide selection of hot and cold desserts to chose from. I went with their fresh-made fruit salad 🥗 which just closed the meal off nicely. All my colleagues were stuffed and could hardly do any work for the rest of the day. To anyone going to the Boma, the only advice I have for you is: "GO HUNGRY".

  • 5/5 Arishka K. 2 years ago on Google
    This restaurant has an amazing vibe. A variety of food to choose from. Mainly buffet with a chef available. Many exotic meats as well. Live band. Welcoming atmosphere. Great service all round. Price is Excellent for the quality

  • 5/5 Phumudzo M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere with entertainment, the place is beautiful and food delicious definitely value for money. A big thank you to Harriet who was our waiter, very friendly, helpful and very thoughtful, my wife ordered a drink which she recommended and I didn't, when she brought the drink she also brought me a cup of water, for me that's an excellent extra mile service of go beyond and on top came back to ask my wife if she enjoyed her drink. A must visit place.

  • 3/5 Penny T. 1 year ago on Google
    There is a wide variety of food but not many options for children. The food can be a bit overwhelming and it's a pity that you cannot take a doggy bag with. The dessert options were absolutely amazing. If buffet is your vibe then you will love this place.

  • 5/5 Nicolene S. 1 year ago on Google
    We had my sister’s birthday lunch this past weekend there and it was absolutely amazing!!! The venue is beautiful the buffet has so many tasty options. I definitely give the place 5 stars and will definitely return again. We really enjoyed the live band it complemented the surroundings very well!!!!

  • 5/5 Hedrè De K. 1 year ago on Google
    On the 21st of December we went for dinner for our wedding anniversary. What a surprise we were welcomed so warmly and escorted to our table and promised that a waiter will attend to us. Not very long after, our waiter came and introduced herself as Confidence. Absolutely a waiter knowing her job and is so confident. We explained to her that its our first time at the restaurant and she explained how it works. The moment we started dining we did not have to ask for anything Confidence was there to assist or remove plates and put clean cutlery. The food is so tasty! The meat is so tender my granny would have been able to eat all items on buffet! We have never been to a buffet restaurant where literally ALL meat is so tender. The lamb curry is out of this world! The meat falls of the bone literally. Just a suggestion: -Please have spoons for dessert available on table or at dessert table. A value for money! We will definitely return.

  • 5/5 Carike B. 1 year ago on Google
    We absolutely enjoyed the time we spent here. The live music was such a great vibe. They handle birthdays in such a fun way. The food was lekker, many options to choose from. Not sure if they have different menus for different days, but really enjoyed it. Will definitely go again. Bookings are essential.

  • 1/5 Boipelo P. 7 months ago on Google
    What is going on at this place? Why is everyone so rude? From the security guard to most of the staff members in the restaurant, they are all so rude and look irritated. Even when speaking to them kindly, they are cold and rude. Our drinks were so WARM. Any fizzy drink that was ordered sprayed all over. They clearly weren’t placed in a fridge or cooler. Our waitress also haggled us for a bigger tip even though we tipped her more than the standard 10%. The only saving grace during our time at this place was the cooked food and live performance. Those were great. The dessert, service, staff and drinks were all HORRIBLE!

  • 4/5 Jeanine van S. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely awesome

  • 5/5 Vunene M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice, relaxed very entertaining place And the food is just divine

  • 5/5 Cabs B. 4 years ago on Google
    Their food is amazing🍽🍾✋

  • 5/5 anie p. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice buffet experience and beautiful ambiance. The only concern was with the RICE type. Can there be an option of basmati or jasmine rice. Some of us are not use to the parboiled rice. Most of my friends I bring there complain about the rice. Otherwise we really enjoyed ourselves with the good food and the music.

  • 5/5 BK N. 3 years ago on Google
    It's good place to be

  • 5/5 Relebogile M. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a go to for family celebrations! Covid prevention measures are on point as well. The service has been consistantly great over the years.🙂

  • 5/5 Donovan W. 3 years ago on Google
    What a gem!!! Beautiful restaurants with great atmosphere and brilliant service. The live band was amazing!!!

  • 5/5 Tebatso M. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it

  • 5/5 phillip m. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to be. Their service was awesome.

  • 3/5 Yevai M. 3 years ago on Google
    The buffet on the 6th Nov was a real disappointment especially when it comes to desserts(only 2 desserts available) No proper salads. The lady that braaid the meat wasn't good at all as the meat was dry all the time. Didn't like it at all this time around. I did enjoy the live band though. I give them 5 stars.

  • 5/5 Lou M. 4 years ago on Google
    You get what you expect at Chief's Boma. Good wholesome food for the whole family. Good service too!!

  • 3/5 Lebogang M. 5 years ago on Google
    Food and music was great. The cocktails still have a lot of room for improvement. Overall experience was a good.

  • 5/5 Christelle Du P. 4 years ago on Google
    We had Christmas lunch 2019 at Chief's Boma. Warm reception, well taken care of throughout our lunch. Fabulous selection of dishes, freshly prepared and delicious! Loved the live music which was non intrusive, just pleasant. Will visit again very soon.

  • 4/5 Tinyiko S. 6 years ago on Google
    Such a peaceful environment to enjoy buffet lunch or dinner: good food, lovely music and service. Whether you are a meat lover, a vegetarian, or have a sweet tooth one is seriously spoilt for choices. They go all out to satisfy everyone's taste buds with their diversed cuisines.

  • 4/5 Dupré L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice quiet and relaxed environment and venue. Even with a relatively full restaurant, one can have an easy conversation with fellow guests. Food offering is good. Food is fresh. Chefs tend to overcook meat. Order medium-rare to get medium, etc. Range and choice way above average. Herb garden no longer a feature and the children's play area needs lots of repairs and maintenance.

  • 4/5 Kwena M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food of all different cuisine.. I love their buffet specials.

  • 5/5 Ina v. 4 years ago on Google
    Great variety of food, beautiful views, friendly staff. Love the atmosphere. Would be nice if they maintain the restrooms, that wasn't up to standard

  • 5/5 Lebo M. 3 years ago on Google
    I like this place coz it's have nice food and good service

  • 5/5 Gugu A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place, delicious food and enjoyed the music 🎶👌👌

  • 5/5 Rose M. 4 years ago on Google
    Its have that vibe and antics

  • 5/5 Florence R. 3 years ago on Google
    Even after the lock down hardships it's still thee place to go! Beautiful service,beautifully cooked meals and lovely music

  • 5/5 Thomas E. 4 years ago on Google
    I felt so welcome here and the vibe was relaxed and informal.

  • 5/5 Tsholofelo M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing traditional cuisine,great entertainment with live band,afro beats that put you in a dancing mood.Very great place to meet friends and family.👌

  • 5/5 nelly l. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The decor, the choice of dishes, the atmosphere make this place a very pleasant place. (Original) Le décor, le choix des plats, l'ambiance font de ce lieu un endroit très sympathique.

  • 5/5 Steffany S. 4 years ago on Google
    Yum yum yum great food, good atmosphere, loved the view.

  • 5/5 Meggie B. 4 years ago on Google
    Laid back buffet restaurant with entertainment in the form of diverse music also appropriate for year end functions or business functions. Scrumptious food and a variety of meat.

  • 5/5 Michael A. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved the cultural feel

  • 5/5 Razzinto P. 4 years ago on Google
    Splendid

  • 5/5 Mahube K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and great service.

  • 4/5 Tsholofelo M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great tasting food.

  • 5/5 Lorna K. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, so many choices!!! An awesome experience!

  • 5/5 angel a. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is spectacular. Great service

  • 5/5 Samantha S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant

  • 5/5 Bob S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, huge selection! Reasonable price.

  • 5/5 Liesl K. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing buffet, excellent variants of SA dishes, fantastic vibe, Zethu with Coal train Marinba band was entertaining and fun... Loved it!!!!!! Hostess, waitress, everyone was helpful and friendly ... recommend

  • 5/5 Kelebogile R. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow

  • 4/5 lubelihle lily mandazy b. 4 years ago on Google
    All you can eat that's the best

  • 5/5 Flo V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super restaurant 👍🏻 Already ... it is very beautiful🤩 and in addition, there are all kinds of meats to discover (crocodile, impala, buffalo, etc ...) They are cooked on the barbecue. And there are also different cheeses, yes! we French, we were very happy after 8 days without. (Original) Super restaurant 👍🏻 Déjà...il est très beau🤩 et en plus, il y a toutes sortes de viandes à découvrir( crocodile, impala, buffle, etc... ) Elles sont cuites au barbecue. Et il y a aussi différents fromages, yes ! nous Français, on était bien content après 8jrs sans.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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