ON SIXTH

Rooted in Ekurhuleni's Golden Era

Refined for the Modern Palate.

A tribute to Benoni's 19th-century gold-rush heritage, combined with 21st-century culinary precision.

01 / The Heritage

Walls That Tell Stories

StepinsideOnSixthandyou'llseethemimmediately—authenticmining-eranewspaperclippings,sepiaphotographs,andvintageBenonimemorabiliacoveringeverysurface.Thisisn'tdecoration.It'sdevotion.

Benoniwasbuiltongold,community,andthepioneeringspiritofpeoplewhobelievedinsomethingbiggerthanthemselves.That'stheenergywecarryintoourkitcheneveryday.

02 / The Philosophy

Nothing to Hide

Ourentirekitchenisopentoyou.Watchthesalmongetsliced.Seethepizzadoughgetstretchedovertheoblongstone.Watchthecocktailsgetbuiltlayerbylayeratthebar.

Webelievetransparencycreatestrust.Andtrustcreatesloyalty.Over7years,ourregularshavebecomefamily—becausethey'veseenexactlyhowmuchcaregoesintoeveryplate.

The Journey

1887

Benoni's Gold Rush

The discovery of gold in Ekurhuleni transforms a quiet grassland into a bustling mining town. The spirit of craft, community and the pursuit of excellence is born.

July 2015

On Sixth Opens

On Sixth Restaurant opens its doors at the Cocoa Bean Centre, Northmead — bringing artisanal cuisine to the heart of Benoni with an open-plan kitchen and a passion for locally-inspired dishes.

2019

The Sushi Programme Launches

Our Japanese-inspired menu expands. The Salmon Sashimi Tower becomes an instant classic — and our most photographed dish to date.

2021

Best of Ekurhuleni Awards

Voted Best Romantic Restaurant and Best Neighbourhood Eatery by thousands of Ekurhuleni readers. A milestone that humbled and energised our entire team.

2023

Best Upmarket Restaurant

Added a third Readers' Choice Award — Best Upmarket Restaurant in Ekurhuleni — cementing our position as the premier fine-casual dining destination in Benoni.

Today

4.8★ & Still Cooking

Over 1,200 five-star reviews. The same open kitchen. The same devotion to craft. Every dish is a love letter to Benoni and the diners who make this place what it is.