Proud Mary

Proud Mary occupies the ground floor of The Bank, a New York-inspired building on Cradock Avenue in the middle of Rosebank. Behind its black and face-brick facade, the interior is decorated in deep tones of oxblood, teal and emerald, and the restaurant describes itself as a modern, mid-century-inspired all-day eatery and wine bar.

The menu ranges widely, drawing on cuisines from around the world with a refined but casual approach. There are separate menus for breakfast, lunch plates, mains, the wine bar and desserts, as well as set menus for groups. That flexibility is the main appeal: you can come for an early breakfast meeting, a long lunch, a glass of wine and small plates after work, or a full dinner, and the room changes character through the day.

Proud Mary suits business travellers staying in Rosebank, couples, friends meeting for brunch and groups who need a set menu. Because it opens early and closes late, it is one of the most useful places in Rosebank for visitors whose plans do not fit standard restaurant hours. Prices are mid-range.

It is open every day from 06:30 until midnight. Reservations can be made by phone, email or WhatsApp, which is handy if you are arranging a table from your hotel. Book ahead for weekend brunch and Friday or Saturday evenings.

The wine bar menu works well for a lighter evening, with wines by the glass and plates designed for sharing. For groups, ask about the set menus when you book so the kitchen can prepare.

The location is very convenient. Rosebank's Gautrain station, Rosebank Mall and the Sunday market on its rooftop, and the hotels on Bath, Tyrwhitt and Cradock avenues are all within a few minutes' walk, as is The Zone shopping centre. The Keyes Art Mile, with its galleries and the restaurant Marble, is a short walk or ride away along Jan Smuts Avenue. If you are visiting the city's museums during the day, Proud Mary is an easy place to finish with dinner close to your hotel, and Sin + Tax and Obscura are nearby for a cocktail afterwards. As elsewhere in the city, a ride-hailing app is the simplest way to get back after dark, even for short distances.