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    MIRA Sandton Sun, Restaurant in Johannesburg
    Restaurant

    MIRA Sandton Sun

    Sandton, Johannesburg

    Restaurant in Johannesburg, South Africa

    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    A design-led Mozambican-Portuguese restaurant and cocktail bar inside Sandton Sun, suited to dates, celebrations, and polished business dinners. Choose it for atmosphere, seafood-leaning dishes, smart-casual energy, and a social after-dinner feel; skip it if the priority is a chef-led tasting format or a quiet, awards-driven dining room.

    About MIRA Sandton Sun

    MIRA Sandton Sun in Johannesburg is a Mozambican-Portuguese restaurant to consider when that cuisine, a smart-casual dress code, and an estimated spend of about $40 per person match the plan.

    The clearest reasons to choose MIRA Sandton Sun are direct: Mozambican-Portuguese cooking, a Johannesburg setting, and signature dishes that include Lulas Fritas, Mussel Pot, Xai Xai Chicken, prawn and cashew nut curry, peri-peri queen prawns, and Malva pudding.

    A Johannesburg choice for Mozambican-Portuguese food

    MIRA Sandton Sun is best framed around its cuisine rather than around unsupported claims about the room or format. The food direction is Mozambican-Portuguese, which gives diners a useful starting point before booking or comparing it with other dining in Johannesburg.

    Signature dishes include Lulas Fritas, Mussel Pot, Xai Xai Chicken, prawn and cashew nut curry, peri-peri queen prawns, and Malva pudding. Seafood, peri-peri flavours, curry, chicken, and a familiar dessert all have a role.

    The price is about $40 per person, with a smart-casual dress code. Those are the practical details to use when deciding whether it fits the budget and tone of the occasion.

    Who should choose it, and who should skip it

    Choose MIRA Sandton Sun if you are looking for Mozambican-Portuguese food in Johannesburg and the known dishes appeal to your table. It can make sense for diners when the smart-casual dress code and approximate $40-per-person spend fit the plan.

    Useful Johannesburg planning context

    For broader planning, compare MIRA Sandton Sun with other Johannesburg dining options based on cuisine, budget, and occasion rather than assuming every venue serves the same purpose. For city-wide planning, use the Johannesburg restaurants guide, the Johannesburg hotels guide, the Johannesburg bars guide, the Johannesburg wineries guide, and the Johannesburg experiences guide.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 12 PM–1 AM · Tuesday: 12 PM–1 AM
    Location
    Corner Alice Lane, 5th St, &, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
    Website
    mirasandton.co.za
    Phone
    +27 71 981 2125

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Intimate, design-driven dining room with a bespoke wine-cellar feel, combining quiet luxury, warm hospitality, and late-night energy where immersive lighting, music, and refined detailing create a softly spectacular, mood-rich atmosphere.

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    Vibe

    IntimateElegantTrendy

    Best For

    Date NightBusiness DinnerGroup Dining

    Experience

    Design DestinationHotel Restaurant

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Large
    Kitchen
    Modern
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Small plates
    Drinks Focus
    Cocktails, Wine, Spirits
    Opened
    2025

    Signature Dishes

    • Lulas Fritas
    • Mussel Pot
    • Xai Xai Chicken
    • Prawn and cashew nut curry
    • Peri-peri queen prawns
    • Malva pudding
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    Corner Alice Lane, 5th St, &, Sandton, 2196, South Africa

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    12 PM–1 AM
    Tuesday
    12 PM–1 AM
    Wednesday
    12 PM–1 AM
    Thursday
    12 PM–1 AM
    Friday
    12 PM–1 AM
    Saturday
    12 PM–1 AM
    Sunday
    12 PM–1 AM

    Location

    Corner Alice Lane, 5th St, &, Sandton, 2196, South Africa · Directions

    +27 71 981 2125

    mirasandton.co.za

    Explore Johannesburg

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is MIRA Sandton Sun good for solo dining?

    MIRA Sandton Sun may suit a solo diner who specifically wants Mozambican-Portuguese food in Johannesburg at about $40 per person.

    What should a first-timer know about MIRA Sandton Sun?

    Go in expecting Mozambican-Portuguese cuisine in Johannesburg, at around $40 per person, with a smart-casual dress code.

    Is MIRA Sandton Sun worth the price?

    It is most likely to feel worthwhile if you want Mozambican-Portuguese food and dishes such as Lulas Fritas, Mussel Pot, Xai Xai Chicken, prawn and cashew nut curry, peri-peri queen prawns, or Malva pudding appeal to you. The price is about $40 per person.

    Is the tasting menu worth it at MIRA Sandton Sun?

    A tasting menu is not a detail for MIRA Sandton Sun. The clearer information is Mozambican-Portuguese cuisine, about $40 per person, smart-casual dress, and signature dishes including Lulas Fritas, Mussel Pot, Xai Xai Chicken, prawn and cashew nut curry, peri-peri queen prawns, and Malva pudding.

    Is MIRA Sandton Sun good for a special occasion?

    It can be a fit if the occasion calls for Mozambican-Portuguese food in Johannesburg and the approximate $40-per-person spend works for your group.