Jimmy's Killer Prawns Menu Prices South Africa

Jimmy's Killer Prawns is built around grilled prawns, seafood platters, calamari, lobster, curries and generous sharing meals. Prawn size, piece count and branch location can make a large difference to the total, so a clear price guide is useful before ordering. This page explains the Jimmy's Killer Prawns menu prices using current Westwood and Gateway Halaal delivery listings, with practical notes for comparing portions, sauces and sides.

A smaller prawn meal starts around R179 for eight medium prawns, while ten medium prawns are about R220 and twelve are around R255. Six queen prawns cost close to R210, six king prawns about R310 and a half kilogram of queen prawns around R390. Larger platters and shellfish meals range from roughly R565 to R780. Prices vary by branch and delivery channel, so confirm the selected restaurant and basket total.

Jimmy's Killer Prawns prices at a glance

Most prawn mains include rice and chips and allow a sauce choice. That makes them easier to compare than a bare piece count might suggest. A lower-priced starter may not include the same sides, while a platter can include hake, calamari, chicken or vegetables as well as prawns. Read the full description before deciding which option offers better value.

Medium, queen and king prawn prices

Medium prawns give the highest piece count for the budget and suit diners who enjoy peeling and eating several smaller pieces. Queen prawns provide more meat per prawn and are easier to manage when you prefer fewer shells. King prawns are the premium option, with a much higher price for six pieces. Size names describe a category, but exact weight and count can differ between suppliers and branches.

When comparing ten medium prawns at R220 with six queen prawns at R210, the queen meal is not automatically smaller in edible seafood. Larger prawns can carry more meat even with a lower count. Choose medium prawns for quantity and a longer eating experience, or queen prawns for larger individual bites. King prawns make the most sense when size and presentation matter more than the lowest cost.

Weight-based orders become useful for families and groups. A half kilogram of medium prawns at R305 can suit two lighter eaters, while one kilogram is intended for sharing. Confirm whether the stated weight refers to the prawns before or after cooking and whether the branch guarantees an approximate count. The Gateway listing provides both weight and count for several options, which makes comparison easier.

Jimmy's signature prawn meals

The signature range provides a simple step from standard prawns to queen and king sizes. Jimmy's Prawns at R180 are the lower-cost entry point. Jimmy's Queens cost R210 and Jimmy's Kings R310. Rice and chips are generally included, and the meal is grilled in a sauce selected by the customer.

Swiss Butter Prawns use queen prawns in a rich butter sauce and cost around R290. The hot and spicy pan-grilled meal reaches R390 and is designed for diners who want a stronger chilli flavour. Sauce changes the eating experience as much as prawn size, so do not choose a hot dish solely because it has the biggest portion.

Choosing a sauce

Branch menus commonly offer lemon butter, garlic, Portuguese peri-peri, hot and spicy, BBQ, tandoori or Pakeeza-style flavours across different categories. The exact list depends on the dish. Lemon butter keeps the seafood flavour clear and is the safest choice for diners who avoid chilli. Garlic sauce adds richness without necessarily adding strong heat.

Portuguese and hot sauces bring chilli and acidity. They pair well with rice because the starch catches the extra sauce. Tandoori and Pakeeza flavours add warm spices and work well on prawns or chicken. Ask for sauce separately when ordering for a group or when the delivery trip is long. This helps grilled seafood keep its texture and lets each person control the intensity.

Butter, cream and cheese-based sauces can be rich, especially when the meal already includes chips. A vegetable side or salad adds balance. Anyone with a dairy allergy should ask about every sauce rather than assuming a chilli or garlic flavour is dairy-free. The same grill and utensils may be used for several preparations.

Calamari, mussels and seafood starters

The starter menu covers seafood, chicken and vegetarian choices. Mussels in creamy garlic sauce are R100, while calamari begins around R119. Prawns in pastry and cheese-topped gratineed prawns sit near R120 to R125. Stuffed calamari costs R140 and uses feta, making it a rich starter that can also work as a lighter main.

The Crumby Basket combines crumbed prawns, chicken strips, chips, onion rings and dip for R240. It is better suited to sharing than the single starters. Two diners can combine the basket with a salad, while a larger group may use it before a seafood platter. Count fried elements across the entire order so every dish does not arrive with the same heavy texture.

Calamari and fish mains

Calamari may be grilled or prepared in a sauce, depending on the branch. It is a useful alternative for diners who enjoy seafood but do not want to peel prawns. Grilled calamari has a firmer, cleaner flavour, while creamy or garlic preparations are richer. Ask whether rice, chips or vegetables are included.

Hake and kingklip can appear as individual meals, curry or part of a platter. Hake is usually the more affordable fish and works well battered or grilled. Kingklip is a premium choice with a firmer texture. Platters often combine fish with prawns and calamari, giving better variety than one large fish portion.

Lobster and crayfish prices

Crayfish and lobster are among the most expensive items. Five crayfish tails cost around R350 at Gateway, while six are R420 on the Westwood listing. The apparent per-tail price is similar, but size and branch preparation can differ. Confirm the side dishes and sauce before making a direct comparison.

Grilled Lobster costs about R550 and highlights the shellfish with a selected sauce. Lobster Thermidor is R590 and uses a creamy, baked preparation. The R40 difference is small relative to the full price, so preparation preference matters more than saving a few rand. Thermidor is richer, while grilled lobster gives a cleaner seafood taste.

Seafood curries

The curry section combines seafood with Indian-style spices and commonly includes rice or roti, papadums and sambals. Crab Curry starts around R175, Prawn Curry is R222 and Kingklip Curry R265. Crayfish Curry sits near R300 when available. These meals are easier to eat without peeling multiple grilled prawns, although crab and crayfish can still include shells.

Choose rice when you want the sauce absorbed evenly or roti when you prefer to scoop the curry. Ask about heat before ordering, since a curry can be more intense than a grilled lemon-butter meal. Sambals add freshness but can contain chilli. Delivery suits curry well because sauce protects the seafood from drying, but eat it promptly.

Feasts and seafood platters

Awesome 2 includes two hake portions, twelve prawns, calamari, rice, chips and vegetables for R565. It is one of the clearest platters for two because the contents are balanced and stated. The Feast for 2 is R620 and mixes calamari, meat or steak satay, hake, chicken strips and a half kilogram of prawns, creating more variety but also a heavier meal.

The Mishmash Platter costs R625 and combines eight prawns, half chicken, calamari and garlic bread with rice and chips. It suits a pair where one person wants seafood and another prefers chicken. The Seafood Boil at R650 uses crayfish, queen prawns, crab, sweet potato, sweet corn and baby potato, making it different from the grilled platter format.

The Ultimate Feast is R740 with half chicken, half a kilogram of prawns, fish and calamari. The Fisherman's Platter costs R780 and keeps the focus on prawns, fish, squid heads and calamari. Choose based on the mix rather than the price difference. A platter containing food nobody wants is poor value even if it has a lower cost per item.

Meals from the land

The menu also serves chicken, steak and lamb dishes for groups that do not want only seafood. Lamb riblets and chicken strips appear among starters, while grilled chicken and meat combinations may be available as mains. Branches operating under related Jimmy's grill formats can have a much larger meat section, so check the restaurant name carefully.

A mixed seafood and chicken platter is helpful for a family, but diners with shellfish allergies should not assume that separate items avoid cross-contact. Shared grills, fryers, tools and preparation areas may be used. Contact the restaurant before ordering if an allergy is serious.

Salads and lighter choices

A Greek Salad at R85 is useful as a shared fresh side. Chicken and halloumi versions cost R100, while the seafood salad is R110 and Prawn Salad R120. These are lighter than a platter with rice and chips, but dressing, feta and halloumi add richness. Request dressing separately when you want control.

The Zanzibar Seafood Salad combines prawns, calamari and creamy mussels, so it still delivers several menu highlights without a fried starch. Prawn Salad is simpler and easier for a diner who wants one seafood type. Confirm whether warm toppings are packed separately during delivery.

Sides and starch choices

Rice and chips appear with many prawn meals. Rice absorbs butter, garlic and peri-peri sauce, while chips provide a crisp contrast. When both are included, ask for a balanced split rather than adding another starch. Vegetables or salad improve a large sharing meal and can be more useful than extra chips.

Garlic bread works well with mussels, calamari and creamy sauces. A baked potato or kumpir offers a different starch and can be a full meal when loaded with toppings. Check whether vegetables are included in a platter, because some listings explicitly say they are excluded.

Ordering for one person

For one diner, eight medium prawns at R179 or six queen prawns at R210 are sensible starting points. Both provide rice and chips on the relevant branch menus. A prawn curry at R222 gives a saucier alternative. Calamari starter plus salad can also work as a lighter meal.

If you want a premium experience, six king prawns at R310 are easier to justify than a large sharing platter. Choose one sauce, keep extra butter or chilli on the side and avoid adding several fried starters. Seafood is filling when paired with rice and chips, even if the piece count appears modest.

Ordering for two people

Two individual prawn meals allow each person to choose a size and sauce. This can cost around R358 to R620 depending on the prawns. Awesome 2 at R565 may offer better variety by adding hake, calamari and vegetables. The Feast for 2 is more expensive but mixes seafood, chicken and meat.

A couple with smaller appetites can share a half kilogram of medium prawns and add salad. Diners who dislike peeling should choose calamari, fish or curry. Compare the side dishes carefully: a platter that already includes rice, chips and vegetables may cost less overall than two mains plus extras.

Ordering for a family or group

Start by asking how many diners actually want shellfish. Then choose a platter with enough alternative protein for the rest. The Mishmash and Ultimate Feast include chicken, while Awesome 2 focuses on seafood. Add a Greek salad and garlic bread for sharing rather than ordering an extra starter for each person.

For four adults, two platters may be easier to divide than one very large prawn order. Select different sauces and keep spicy sauce separate. Children may prefer hake, chicken strips or chips. Confirm whether a children's menu is available at the selected branch.

Delivery, collection and branch price differences

Westwood and Gateway prices are similar in some categories but not identical. Piece counts, names and specials vary. Delivery platforms can also add service and delivery fees or use higher item prices. Use the figures here to set a budget, then confirm the current total for your chosen branch.

Collection protects the texture of grilled prawns, calamari and chips. For delivery, choose a nearby branch, track the order and unpack it promptly. Keep cold salad away from hot containers. If an item is missing, photograph the delivered order and report it through the platform while the receipt is available.

Halaal status, seafood safety and allergies

Westwood and Gateway listings identify the branches as Halaal, but diners who require certification should confirm the current status directly with the restaurant. Branch names and ownership can differ, so information from one location should not be assumed for every Jimmy's outlet.

Shellfish is a major allergen. Prawns, crayfish, lobster, crab and mussels are prepared throughout the kitchen, which creates a high cross-contact risk. Fish, dairy, gluten and egg also appear in sauces, batter, bread and desserts. Anyone with a serious allergy should contact the branch before ordering and choose another restaurant if safe preparation cannot be confirmed.

Seafood should arrive hot or properly chilled, depending on the dish. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat cooked items thoroughly only once. Do not keep shellfish at room temperature for a long gathering. Quality and safety decline faster than they do with many dry foods.

Ways to get better value

• Compare prawn weight and size as well as piece count.
• Check whether rice, chips and vegetables are included.
• Choose platters when two or more diners want several seafood types.
• Order sauce separately when sharing different heat preferences.
• Compare collection with the full delivery checkout.
• Add a salad instead of repeating chips across several meals.
• Confirm branch specials before paying for a standard item.

How to check a large seafood order

Before paying for a platter or kilogram order, confirm the prawn category, approximate count and included sides. Medium, queen and king prawns can appear beside similar weight descriptions while carrying very different prices. Make sure the basket has the correct branch, because a nearby Jimmy's grill or fish-and-chips outlet may offer a related but different menu. Read every selected sauce and quantity rather than relying on the product photograph.

For a group, write down how many people eat prawns, fish, calamari and chicken. Then choose a platter whose variety matches those preferences. If only two diners want shellfish, a huge all-seafood feast may create expensive leftovers. A mixed platter plus a separate prawn meal can divide more fairly. Keep one sauce mild and place strong peri-peri sauce on the side.

Ask whether vegetables are included, because several platter descriptions provide rice and chips but specifically exclude vegetables. Add one Greek salad or grilled vegetable portion when the order needs freshness. Avoid adding multiple starters until the main platter contents are clear. Mussels, calamari and crumbed prawns may already appear in the larger feast.

Check seafood as soon as it arrives. Prawns should smell fresh rather than strongly fishy, hot dishes should still be properly hot and cold salads should remain cool. Keep the receipt and photograph the order if a costly item is missing. Refrigerate usable leftovers promptly in sealed shallow containers, remove cold garnishes before reheating and do not leave a seafood platter sitting out during a long gathering. Careful ordering and storage protect both value and food quality.

Complete menu details

Jimmy's Killer Prawns offers a wide price range, from seafood starters and medium prawn meals to lobster and large sharing feasts. Decide on prawn size, sauce and side dishes before comparing totals. Current Westwood and Gateway prices provide a useful guide, while the selected branch checkout remains the final amount for your order.

Checking the piece count, seafood size and included starches takes only a moment and prevents misleading comparisons. It also helps you choose a meal that fits the appetite and budget without paying for unnecessary duplicate sides.

Frequently asked questions

How much are prawns at Jimmy's Killer Prawns?

Current prices start around R179 for eight medium prawns. Ten medium prawns cost about R220, six queen prawns R210 and six king prawns around R310. Branch prices can differ.

What comes with a prawn meal?

Most grilled prawn mains include rice and chips and let you choose a sauce. Read the branch description because specials and weight-based orders can have different sides.

Which prawn size offers the best value?

Medium prawns give a higher piece count, while queen prawns offer larger individual portions. Value depends on edible weight, included sides and personal preference rather than count alone.

How much is Lobster Thermidor?

Lobster Thermidor is currently around R590. Grilled Lobster is about R550. Both usually include rice and chips at the branches reviewed.

Does Jimmy's have platters for two?

Yes. Awesome 2 is around R565 and Feast for 2 around R620. Other platters combine prawns with fish, calamari, chicken, rice and chips.

Are all branches Halaal?

The Westwood and Gateway delivery listings are marked Halaal. Confirm the current status with the specific restaurant because branch arrangements can differ.