As the seasons change in Johannesburg, The Salt Road Houghton is welcoming spring with a new seasonal menu that celebrates fresh ingredients, South African flavours and the joy of sharing a meal.
Led by chefs Craig Cormack and Beau du Toit, the restaurant brings together the warmth of South African hospitality and the culinary influences of the Cape Winelands, offering diners a relaxed yet creative approach to dining.
Rather than focusing on fine dining for its own sake, The Salt Road centres its experience around seasonality, generosity and bringing people together around the table.
A Seasonal Menu Inspired by South African Flavours
The new spring menu reflects The Salt Road’s commitment to ingredient-led cooking, with dishes shaped by the changing seasons and the produce available to the kitchen.
Designed around the concept of shared plates, the menu encourages guests to explore different flavours, discover new combinations and enjoy the experience together.
For Chef Craig Cormack, each new season presents an opportunity to introduce fresh ingredients and create dishes that feel vibrant, generous and full of flavour.
The approach also allows the kitchen to evolve continuously, keeping the dining experience fresh while staying true to the restaurant’s roots.
Bringing the Spirit of the Cape Winelands to Johannesburg
At the heart of The Salt Road is a philosophy built around connection: between food and memory, ingredients and tradition, and people gathered around a table.
The restaurant draws inspiration from the Cape Winelands, using traditional techniques such as curing, fermenting, brining, smoking and cooking over fire to enhance natural flavours and create memorable dining experiences.
Executive in-house chef Wendy explains that these methods help bring out distinctive salt notes while honouring the origins of The Salt Road and keeping the menu relevant to its Johannesburg guests.
The result is a culinary experience that celebrates familiar South African flavours while exploring them in new and thoughtful ways.
The Story Behind The Salt Road
The restaurant’s name reflects the movement of ingredients, ideas and culinary traditions across cultures and generations.
Salt, one of the oldest and most universal ingredients in cooking, represents more than flavour. For the team, it symbolises the connections between people, places and the food they share.
As chefs Craig Cormack and Beau du Toit continue to evolve the restaurant, preserving this sense of connection remains central to its identity.
Chef Beau du Toit believes the changing seasonal menus allow the restaurant to grow without losing what makes it special: generous, honest food that feels deeply South African.
Experience the New Spring Menu at The Salt Road Houghton
With its new seasonal offering, The Salt Road Houghton invites diners to enjoy fresh flavours, thoughtful cooking and the simple pleasure of sharing good food.
Whether you are planning a lunch with friends, a family meal or a catch-up around the table, the spring menu offers an opportunity to experience the restaurant’s evolving take on South African cuisine.
The Salt Road Houghton’s spring menu launched in September. Visit the restaurant in Houghton, Johannesburg, to experience its seasonal approach to shared dining.


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