Ribs & Burgers is a casual grillhouse where the main decision is usually between a slow-cooked rib portion and a made-to-order burger. The menu also includes wings, chicken, wraps, salads, sides, children’s meals, thickshakes and desserts. Current restaurant-menu examples checked in September 2026 start at about R89 for selected chicken burgers, R109 for a beef burger, R219 for 400g pork St Louis ribs and R299 for 600g beef ribs. Delivery prices can be noticeably higher.
This guide separates restaurant menu prices from delivery examples because the two channels are not directly comparable. A Johannesburg delivery listing checked during the same review showed several burgers at R139 to R199 and 600g ribs at R379. It also added platform fees according to the customer’s address and order. Use the main price table to understand the brand’s menu, then check the exact branch or app basket before paying.
Ribs & Burgers menu at a glance
| Popular choice | Restaurant-menu example | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Beef burger | From R109 | Whether a side is included |
| Chicken burger | From R89 | Grilled or crispy preparation |
| Wagyu burger | From R159 | Patty weight and toppings |
| Beef ribs | 600g R299 | Bone weight, basting and included side |
| Pork St Louis ribs | 400g R219; 600g R299 | Which size suits your appetite |
| Pork spare ribs | 900g R399 | Whether the portion will be shared |
| Ribs and wings combo | R299 | Rib type and wing sauce |
| Selected lunch dishes | From about R99 | Branch, day and serving time |
The prices above describe the restaurant menu available during the September 2026 review. They are reference points rather than a national guarantee. A branch can run out of an item, a promotion can end, and a delivery platform can set a different displayed price. If cost is the deciding factor, compare the collection and delivery totals rather than the item price alone.
How to choose a rib portion
Rib weights include bone, so a 600g rib order does not provide 600g of edible meat. The amount you eat depends on the cut, bone size, trimming and cooking. That makes it unhelpful to compare ribs with a boneless burger patty only by grams. Use weight to compare two rib portions of the same type, then consider the side and whether you plan to share.
Beef ribs were listed at R299 for 600g on the restaurant menu. They are the big-bone option, with a rich beef flavour and a heavier bone structure. A current Johannesburg delivery example showed the same stated weight at R379. That R80 difference illustrates why a search result or app price should always be labelled by channel.
Pork St Louis ribs were R219 for 400g and R299 for 600g. These are short-cut ribs trimmed into a more even rack. The 600g portion cost R80 more than the 400g portion on the reviewed menu. The larger portion is sensible for a strong appetite or a shared meal with extra sides. The smaller one is easier to manage when you also want wings, a starter or dessert.
The 900g pork spare-rib portion was R399. This is the menu’s large rib order and should be considered as a full meal or a sharing centrepiece. Ask what side comes with it and whether the kitchen can serve the rack for sharing. Ordering 900g for value makes little sense if part of it goes uneaten.
The restaurant also offered combination plates. A ribs-and-wings combo at R299 joined a 300g pork St Louis or beef rib portion with six wings. Another R299 combination paired ribs with two beef or chicken sliders. These options suit someone who wants variety and does not need a full rack. They also let two diners share different flavours without buying two full mains.
Beef ribs or pork ribs?
Beef ribs tend to have a deeper meat flavour and larger bones. Pork ribs are usually easier to portion as a rack and carry sweet or smoky barbecue sauces well. Neither is automatically more tender. Tenderness depends on slow cooking, holding time and the final grill, as well as the cut itself.
Choose beef ribs if you want a robust, steak-like flavour and do not mind working around larger bones. Choose St Louis pork ribs for a neater rack with a balance of meat and fat. Choose the 900g spare ribs when portion size and sharing matter most. If you do not eat pork, say so clearly and confirm the basting, utensils and sides meet your needs.
Basting changes the meal as much as the cut. Current wing options included Memphis BBQ, Louisiana BBQ, signature BBQ and peri-peri, while rib descriptions referred to barbecue basting. Ask which sauces are available for ribs at the branch. A sweet basting can become heavy with loaded chips and a thickshake; a sharper or hotter sauce works differently with a plain side salad.
Ribs are naturally messy. A dine-in meal gives you plates, napkins and immediate service, while delivery traps steam inside the packaging and can soften the grilled surface. If ordering at home, unpack promptly and keep hot food away from cold salads. Do not leave cooked meat at room temperature for an extended period.
Grillhouse beef burgers
The standard beef burgers are the easiest entry point to the menu. The Butcher’s Original uses a beef patty with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, plus barbecue sauce and the house pink sauce. An Old School Cheese version adds the familiar cheese, mustard, onion and pickle combination. Bacon and Cheese adds both bacon and American-style cheese.
Restaurant-menu beef burgers started at R109 during the review. A current delivery listing at one Johannesburg branch showed the Butcher’s Original and Old School Cheese at R139 and Bacon & Cheese at R149. Those delivery figures are useful for planning an app order, but they should not replace the restaurant prices for every branch.
The standard patty was described as 160g in the branch delivery listing. That is a substantial single burger without moving into a double-patty build. The original is the best choice when you want beef and fresh toppings to stay clear. Old School Cheese is more savoury and tangy. Bacon & Cheese adds smoke, salt and richness.
Some menus allow an extra patty for an added charge. The national restaurant page showed a R49 “double up” example during review. Confirm whether that applies to your chosen burger. A second patty adds more than weight: it changes the ratio of bun, sauce and toppings, making the burger harder to eat and much heavier.
Mighty doubles and Wagyu burgers
The Mighty Double range is intended for diners who want two patties and stronger toppings. A Johannesburg delivery menu listed Mighty Double Cheese at R159, a Mexican version at R179 and a truffle bacon version at R179. These prices belonged to that branch and channel. Restaurant pricing and available variants may differ.
A double burger can look like better value than adding sides, but compare it with your appetite. Two patties, cheese, sauces and a brioche bun already make a dense meal. If you want a thickshake or loaded chips as well, sharing those additions may give you more variety without turning every part of the order into the largest size.
The premium range uses South African Wagyu patties. The reviewed restaurant menu showed Wagyu choices from about R159. A Johannesburg delivery listing showed the Wagyu Jalapeño Pepper Jack burger at R199. Its toppings included chilli mayonnaise, onion, lettuce, aioli, pepper jack cheese and crispy jalapeños.
Wagyu in a burger refers to the beef used for the minced patty; it should not be confused with a whole Wagyu steak. The extra fat in a well-made patty can bring juiciness and flavour, but toppings still determine much of the final taste. Choose the jalapeño version because you want heat and cheese, not only because the word Wagyu sounds premium.
Other premium builds may pair Wagyu with barbecue sauce, American-style cheese, pickles, truffle flavour or onion rings. Ask for the current description because names and builds change. If you dislike truffle oil, blue cheese, chilli or sweet barbecue sauce, the standard beef range may be a better order than paying more for toppings you would remove.
Chicken burgers: grilled, crispy or Southern
Chicken burgers started at about R89 on the reviewed restaurant menu. The core decision is grilled versus crumbed. Flame-grilled chicken is usually the lighter choice and lets the basting show. Crispy chicken brings a crunchy coating and retains more sauce. Southern Chicken adds its own seasoned, comfort-food direction.
At the reviewed Johannesburg delivery branch, flame-grilled chicken was R115, crispy chicken was R125 and Southern Chicken was R139. App prices vary, but the sequence helps explain the menu: the simple grilled build is the lower-cost option, crispy sits in the middle, and the more dressed Southern version costs more.
A grilled chicken burger suits someone who wants less breading or a cleaner texture. A crispy burger is useful when crunch matters more than grill flavour. Ask whether the chicken can be ordered with a mild basting. Peri-peri, spicy mayonnaise and jalapeño elements can appear in limited offers, and “chicken” alone does not mean mild.
Chicken must be cooked through, while the beef burgers may be prepared medium unless the diner requests otherwise. The brand’s menu tells guests to ask for well done if that is their preference. If pregnancy, immunity or personal comfort makes doneness important, state it clearly when ordering.
Sliders, wraps, bowls and salads
Slider boards give you smaller burgers rather than one full-size build. A two-piece beef slider board was R165 on the Johannesburg delivery listing reviewed in September 2026. Sliders are useful for sharing, but two smaller buns and their toppings are not necessarily a lighter meal than one regular burger.
Wraps extend the menu beyond burgers. Current branch examples included peri-peri chicken and chicken Caesar wraps, with the exact price depending on channel. A wrap can feel easier to handle, but sauces, cheese and fried chicken still affect its richness. Read the ingredients instead of treating every wrap as a health option.
A chicken Caesar wrap usually contains chicken, lettuce, a creamy Caesar-style dressing and cheese. Traditional Caesar dressing can contain anchovy and egg. A peri-peri wrap adds chilli. Halloumi and mushroom versions may suit some vegetarians but contain dairy and may share cooking equipment with meat.
Bowls and salads are useful when you want vegetables and protein without a burger bun. Check whether the listed price includes chicken, lamb or halloumi, since adding protein can change the total. Dressings, bacon, cheese, croutons and fried toppings also matter for allergens and dietary preferences.
Do not assume a salad is small. Grillhouse salads can be full mains, while a side salad is meant to sit beside ribs or a burger. Confirm the size when the same name appears in more than one section. For delivery, ask for dressing separately if you want the leaves to remain crisp.
Wings and starters
Flame-grilled wings were available in different quantities. A current delivery example listed six wings at R149, twelve at R229 and eighteen at R289. The larger orders reduce the price per wing, but only matter as value if the table wants that many. Six wings plus another main can already be a lot for one diner.
Sauce choices included several barbecue styles and peri-peri, with a dip supplied according to the portion. Memphis-style barbecue is generally sweet and smoky; Louisiana-style sauce often has more tang and heat; peri-peri brings chilli. Recipes differ by restaurant, so ask which option is mildest rather than relying only on the name.
Golden chicken tenders, corn ribs, mushrooms and onion rings have appeared in the starter range. A current delivery example showed Golden Tenders at R115 and Corn Ribs at R125. Corn ribs are strips of corn cob seasoned and cooked to curl; the cob itself is not eaten. They can provide a meat-free starter, subject to sauce and kitchen practices.
A starter makes most sense when shared or when your main is moderate. Wings before a 900g rib rack repeat meat and sauce on a large scale. Corn, mushrooms or a small salad create more contrast. If the group is ordering late, one starter can also reduce the temptation to over-order mains while hungry.
Sides: what is included and what costs extra
Burger descriptions on the restaurant menu state that regular burgers come with a regular side, but inclusions can differ across promotional and delivery listings. Always check the item description. On some apps, chips appear as a separate item even when a dine-in burger includes a side.
A Johannesburg delivery listing showed Famous Chips and seasoned onion rings at R59 each. Restaurant menu side prices may be lower. Sweet potato fries, side salads, slaw and loaded chips can also appear. Loaded chips add cheese, bacon, jalapeño or sauce, turning a side into a much richer shared plate.
With ribs, a plain chip or salad lets the basting remain the main flavour. Onion rings repeat a fried texture but work well with a burger. Sweet potato fries bring sweetness, which can be too much beside a sweet barbecue sauce. Slaw or salad adds acid and crunch to a heavy meat plate.
Before adding a side, ask three things: is one already included, what size is the included portion, and can it be swapped? A substitution may be free or may cost extra. The basket total is the reliable answer; a promotional image is not.
Little Butcher meals for children
The children’s section has included small beef and chicken burgers, tenders, riblets and chips. Availability and prices change, and delivery platforms may list these meals separately from the restaurant menu. A children’s meal should be chosen by portion and ingredients rather than age label alone.
Ask whether the burger includes cheese, sauce and pickles, especially for a child who prefers plain food. Confirm whether riblets contain bones. Chicken tenders may be hot inside even when the coating feels cool, so allow them to rest before a young child eats.
Children with allergies need the same kitchen conversation as adults. Buns can contain gluten, milk, egg or sesame. Fryers may be shared, and sauces may contain egg, dairy, soy or mustard. A menu guide cannot confirm cross-contact for a specific branch and shift.
Thickshakes, cold drinks and dessert
Regular thickshakes were R69 and large shakes R79 on the reviewed Johannesburg delivery listing. Flavours commonly include chocolate, strawberry, peanut butter, cookies and cream, salted caramel and coffee-style options. Branch menus can change flavours or run out of an ingredient.
A shake is closer to a dessert than a basic drink in both sweetness and weight. Pairing a large shake with ribs, loaded chips and dessert can make the meal feel excessive even if each item sounded appealing separately. One regular shake shared with a child or partner may be enough alongside a full main.
Desserts have included cheesecake, sundaes, brownies, sticky toffee pudding and mousse. A current delivery listing showed apple crumble cheesecake at R149, much higher than older menu figures in the source export. This is a clear example of why old prices should not be silently presented as current.
For delivery dessert, think about travel. Ice cream and sundaes melt, while brownies and cheesecake usually travel more predictably. If hot food and a cold dessert arrive in the same bag, unpack them immediately.
Restaurant prices versus delivery prices
Delivery can cost more in four separate ways. The item may have a higher app price. The platform may add a service fee. Delivery depends on distance and demand. A small-order fee or tip can also apply. A discount on one item does not guarantee the full basket is cheaper.
For example, the national restaurant menu showed 600g beef ribs at R299, while the checked Johannesburg delivery listing showed R379. The restaurant menu listed 600g St Louis pork ribs at R299; the delivery example was R379. The restaurant’s 900g pork spare ribs were R399, while the delivery listing showed R499. These figures were observed during one review and can change, but the pattern is clear.
Compare like with like. Make sure the weight, side, sauce and branch match. A “from” price may lead to a smaller portion. A delivery combo may include chips that the restaurant item does not, or the reverse. Read the full description before treating a price difference as a markup.
Collection can reduce delivery fees, but an app collection price may still differ from ordering directly. If the restaurant’s own ordering channel is available, compare its final total with the marketplace basket. Keep convenience in the comparison: saving a small amount may not justify a long drive and parking for every customer.
Practical bill examples
A basic restaurant burger meal can start around R109 if the chosen burger includes a side. Add a cold drink and allow for service, and a sensible budget is around R170 to R220. Premium toppings, an extra patty or a thickshake move it higher.
A 400g St Louis rib order at R219 leaves more room for a drink or starter than the 600g size at R299. If the side is included, the smaller order could keep one person’s meal near R300 before service. Confirm that inclusion rather than assuming.
Two diners sharing the R299 ribs-and-wings combination plus a separate burger from R109 would have a food subtotal from about R408. Add an extra side and two drinks, and the table may approach R550 to R650 before service. This structure gives both diners several tastes without two full rib racks.
A delivery basket can be higher. At the checked branch, a R379 rib order, R59 side and two R69 shakes total R576 before service and delivery charges. Promotions may reduce that figure, but fees can add it back. Review the final payment screen rather than budgeting from the first menu tile.
Vegetarian, halal and allergen questions
Meatless burgers, halloumi, mushrooms, corn, salads and sides can provide vegetarian choices. “Meatless” does not automatically mean vegan. Brioche buns, cheese, mayonnaise and halloumi contain or may contain animal-derived ingredients. Ask whether the patty, bun, sauce and side fit your requirement.
Restaurant menus and branch practices can change, so this guide does not label the chain halal. Diners who require halal food should ask the exact branch about its certification, meat supplier, alcohol use and shared equipment. A beef or chicken item is not automatically halal simply because it contains no pork.
Common allergens across the menu can include gluten, milk, egg, sesame, soy, mustard, peanuts and tree nuts. Shellfish or fish ingredients may appear in dressings or specials. Cross-contact can occur on grills and in fryers. Tell the staff about an allergy before ordering and ask them to check the current ingredient and kitchen information.
How to make a better order
Start with the main rather than the extras. Choose a rib type and size, a standard burger, a double burger, chicken or a meatless option. Then check which side is included. Add a starter only if it brings a different flavour or is being shared.
For ribs, confirm weight and basting. For burgers, confirm patty type, doneness and toppings. For chicken, choose grilled or crispy and state the heat level you want. For delivery, verify the branch and final fees. These small steps prevent most menu surprises.
If value matters, the lowest headline price is not always the best answer. A burger with a side may cost less as a complete meal than a cheaper promotional item that needs additions. A 600g rib portion can be good value for sharing, but poor value for one person who cannot finish it. Compare the order you will actually eat.
Ribs & Burgers works best when you use its menu structure rather than ordering every tempting category at once. A standard burger offers the simplest meal. St Louis ribs balance portion choice and price. Combination plates bring variety. Salads, corn and slaw can lighten a meat-heavy table. Thickshakes and dessert are best treated as an extra course.
Prices in this guide were reviewed in September 2026. Restaurant examples and one Johannesburg delivery branch were recorded separately so the scope stays clear. Check the current branch menu, item description and final basket on the day you order, especially for promotions, limited items and delivery.
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