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Umhlanga
Experience the warmth of a traditional Bistro with a modern, upmarket twist at 3 Chefs Bistro.Delectable dishes and impeccable hospitality await you at this popular first floor venue. The large curved glass windows allow for views over the hustle and bustle of lively Gateway and Umhlanga Ridge.Modern furnishings and designs contrast perfectly with classical music and create a unique ambience, putting diners completely at ease. This is further enhanced by the flawless service from a dedicated team on the restaurant floor and behind the scenes.The food is exquisite, with many options that come in a trio to pay homage to the three chefs of its namesake.Superb cuisine, warm service and an all round great time await you at 3 Chefs Bistro.
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Durban
Voted top 10 in South Africa with numerous awards, 9th Avenue Bistro and Bar cradles the palate in a warm minimalist setting, uncomplicated and creatively presented for a warm relaxed dining experience.
Boasting signature dishes and an outstanding menu, diners can peruse the senses on seasonal menu infused with classical techniques and a modern twist.
Coupled with an extensive wine list collected from smaller boutiques, diners can sample the delights partnered with great wine and an eclectic menu.
Try the pepper-seared tuna sashimi, on Japanese radish and cucumber salad with wasabi, soy and pickled ginger; or the homemade butternut squash raviolis with Madeira cream demi, wild mushrooms, sage, candied pecans and shaved parmigiano.
For mains, try the popular crispy roasted free-range duck served on a gingered sweet potato and butternut mash, with grilled asparagus and cinnamon-orange demi.
For a contemporary and elegant Bistro run by a dedicated husband and wife team with a wealth of experience and uncomplicated decor 9th Avenue is definite must-try.
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Glenwood
Situated in the Glenwood shopping centre with an interior dressed in orange and pink shaded in soft palates on the wall, A Cabana serves authentic Portuguese cuisine.
Some of the favourite starters include the traditional grilled portuguese sardines with coarse salt, served with a touch of olive oil and vinegar or chickenl with garlic, wine and peri-peri sauce.
For mains, try the prawns a cabana - 12 succulent prawns with garlic and lemon butter or the cabana steak, served with garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions and green pepper sauce.
For more exotic dishes try the bacalhau or the prawn rissoles rounded off by Portuguese pasteis de nata for a popular dessert with a twist - Portuguese kisses.
With warm hospitality and traditional fare, diners can sit back and enjoy the authentic ambience alongside fresh grills and seafood served the Portuguese way.
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Durban North
This vibrant Afro setting invites a welcoming African hospitality infused with tastes from around the globe enrobed in ethic murals and plush seating.
With over 100 dishes from Africa, Middle East and Asia to choose from including a large selection of starters and salads, diners can immerse the palate in global cuisine with tantalising creations of oxtail, samp and beans, stir-fries, Moroccan pitas and traditional Durban curries.
Boasting over 12 different ice creams and array of cold deserts, A2A is a culinary dream garnished with seven island buffet stations including a complimentary bottomless soda fountain to cool off the palate.
This delicious buffet feast embraces a fresh and quality approach to dining with exceptional value for money for the whole family.
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Durban
Exuding a tropical ambience, African Peninsula Restaurant refreshes the senses with exotic décor and well-presented dishes served over banana leaf dressed tables and crisp white linens.
For starters try plump mussels in cream white wine sauce followed by 220g grilled lamb chops, cooked to perfection in spiced garlic, herbs and chillies or the grilled line fish of the day, succulently cooked in warming spices served on a bed of fragrant rice in lemon garlic butter.
Round off a perfectly satisfying meal with a decadent tipsy malva pudding desert and silky coffee or cooling don pedro.
African Peninsula is located perfectly along the shores of the Indian Ocean for a relaxing languid lunch or romantic shore break dinner under the star lit sky.
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La Lucia
For perfect pizza, you can be assured a satisfying time at Al Firenze.
An unpretentious eatery with a warm and welcoming ambience, diners can enjoy the simple and tasty dishes in the homely outside area overlooking the car park, or inside in the quirky surrounds.
A superb place to bring the whole family, give Al Firenze a go.
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Glenashley
For tasty Italian food, superb views and impeccable service, AL63 is a great option.A thoughtfully put together wine list includes Italian as well as local wine and also a few champagne options for that special occasion.Friendly staff know the offerings through and through and are on hand to offer advice on your selection.Beautiful sea views enhance the dining experience with an al fresco dining option as well as indoor seating when the weather is less favourable.Jazz lovers will adore the regular jazz evenings and there are also wine dinners held frequently.For simple elegance in a dining experience, try AL63.
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Durban
This culinary journey onboard Allen Gardiner Harbour Cruise Restaurant offers a different and exciting fine dining experience.
Sailing all year round and within the scenic and tranquil waters of Durban Harbour, diners experience a spacious and elegant dining saloon, flanked by scenic ocean vistas and marine wildlife.
Serving freshly prepared fine foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner and champagne sunset; the menu extends varied choices and dining styles.
Choose from the American-style brunch – This 2 1/5 hour 3-course American style brunch cruise welcomes aboard with a glass of fresh orange juice, and 3-course brunch complete with a full English breakfast, hash brown potatoes, hot muffins, apple pie and cream.
The a la carte lunch and candlelit dinner cruises from 12noon to 3.00pm. The Dinner cruise is from 7pm to 10pm. The fork lunch and dinner is a three hour cruise, during which a two course meal is served, with choices from the a la carte menu suitable for eating with just a fork.
Finally the champagne sunset welcomes aboard with a glass of champagne, and a fully-stocked bar. Throughout the course of the cruise the galley crew serve trays of hot and cold canapés.
The Allen Gardiner Harbour Cruise Restaurant offers diners the chance to explore the scenic surrounds of Durban harbour while tantalising the taste buds with decadent fare.
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Durban
Years of experience make this friendly eatery a great place for traditional Italian food.
The finest Italian herbs are used to create the tastiest dishes care of the passionate and dedicated team behind the scenes. Popular options are the Calamari Siciliani starter and the baby Peri Peri Chicken.
A relaxed atmosphere along with delicious food and beautiful views ensures that a visit to this vibrant restaurant will be a most enjoyable one.
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Umhlanga
Superb Italian food and hospitality await you at Angelo’s.This friendly spot in trendy Umhlanga serves delicious Italian creations such as carpaccio, lasagne and crispy pizzas. A modest wine list proffers some popular bottles for a fitting accompaniment.The decor stays true to the trattoria style with red and white checked table cloths and the dining area opens out onto a piazza for a spacious and bright dining setting.A helpful and lively team makes every diner feel truly valued in this vibrant Umhlanga spot!
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Umhlanga
For the finest seafood in a luxurious three-level surrounding, Aqua at Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom doesn’t disappoint.
A focal point of a large cylindrical fish tank sets the aquatic tone of the decor and provides a centre piece for the teppanyaki tables, the sushi bar and an a la carte section. The sunken cocktail bar is a particularly nice feature.
With brilliant views of the Sibaya gardens and dinner and dancing on Saturday nights, Aqua is the place to be for whatever you want of a glitzy night out.
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Glenwood
The Arts Cafe provides a unique dining experience with a twist of creativity!
Light, healthy meals such as wraps, frittatas and a range of vegetarian fare make up just some of the offerings at this trendy spot in Glenwood. An al fresco setting allows for tranquil dining under the shade of trees and an artistic interior showcases some intriguing art from the local area and further afield.
A friendly and welcoming team ensure sure that every diner is well tended to and happy, making this an endearing and enjoyable spot to spend some time.
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Hillcrest
This fine bistro restaurant boasts rare classic dishes reflecting various influences from around the globe.
Gracing an elegant ambience bursting with a fusion of flavours, Aubergine and Andreotti’s offer bistro dining at its best.
The décor embraces a contemporary setting perfect for languid lunches and decadently elegant dinners.
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Morningside
For fine dining in elegant surroundings, Audacia Manor does not disappoint.Luxurious decor and a layout that accommodates any preference are a few of the features that put this popular venue a cut above the rest.Enjoy formal and sophisticated dining in the elegant dining room or laze around the pool or on the spacious verandah if a more casual settings is what you’re after.The elevated setting overlooking beautiful gardens makes for a wonderfully tranquil environment in which to enjoy delectable food and great company.Spend a few hours out of the rat race at Audacia Manor.
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Glenashley
Situated in the Glenore Centre with views that stretch out onto the Indian Ocean, Bangkok Yum Thai serves superb food prepared by authentic Thai chefs, delicious and healthy, layered with flavour and taste.
The décor is simple and calming, warming and welcoming heightened by dark contrasting colours and Thai artefacts.
Enjoy delightful tastes from the extensive menu or go for the signature dish chu chee duck, which is crispy duck, served with a killer chu chee sauce, deep fried spinach & jasmine rice.
Bangkok Yum Thai transports the palate to sensational Thailand and the authentic fresh flavours compliment and entice with healthy tasty alternatives to everyday dining.
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Umdloti Beach
Bean Bag Bahia follows in the footsteps of its older brother, Bean Bag Bohemia and does so in true Bean Bag style.
The decor is carefully designed to perfectly complement the ambience, with tropical-style wallpaper, white chairs and modern cement floors.
Outside, the terrace provides a wonderfully relaxing setting in which to enjoy great food and exotic drinks with beautiful views of the beach and the tidal pool.
For a casually stylish place to while away some time, Bean Bag Bahia excels.
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Greyville
Bean Bag Bohemia is more than just a dining experience.
Strong ties with the creative community of Durban has procured a unique social culture at BBB that is unlike anywhere else in Durban.
Diners can enjoy the warm weather with al fresco dining in the courtyard area or inside where it is always vibrant and buzzing.
Adding to the impressive popularity of Bean Bag Bohemia is the number of TV programs and magazines that have featured them.
The menu at BBB proffers exciting and creative dishes that are constantly updated, as is the overall theme, keeping patrons interested and inspired.
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Umdloti Beach
Run by an Italian family who know what they are doing when it comes to superb Mediterranean cuisine, Bel Punto dishes make use of only the freshest ingredients and incorporate all the flavours of Italy.
Specialising in seafood, steaks, poultry and Italian flair, Bel Punto evokes the pleasure of relaxed dining bursting with textures and flavours.
For starters try the Calamari Ripieni - calamari tubes stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese, smothered with Italian tomato, chilli and mozzarella, baked in the wood fire oven.
Explore mains of Anatra alla Griglia (When available) - seared duck breast marinated in orange, lemon and sherry and honey before indulging in Ciliege – a cherry flambé bursting with cherries flamed in brandy and served with vanilla ice cream.
Visit Bel Punto for a heavenly experience lingering the day away with great food and stunning views.
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Morningside
With succulent speciality burgers and a tasty menu complimented by exotic classic drinks, Billy the Bums offers sophisticated ambience influenced by American culinary delights.
With a comfortably stylish setting and pleasant outdoor and indoor dining, Billy the Bums is a fun and intriguing place to enjoy Monday burger and beer nights or seductive exotic cocktails from the comprehensive menu.
Billy the Bums hosts a sexy and trendy approach to dining and drinking located in the popular Berea in Windermere Road.
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Glenashley
Blockmans Grill and Bar, situated in Glenashley, offers a casual yet elegant dining experience. Our restaurant and bar menus offer a fine range of meat, chicken and seafood dishes. With our bar menu ranging up to R65 and our restaurant menu up to R120, we are competitively priced with quality and excellent service to match.
Our modern bar fitted with three big screen TVs and outer veranda offers 180-degree sea and city vistas that are unrivalled anywhere in Durban.
Menu items such as Portuguese Peri-Peri Chicken, Prawn and Chicken Combos and Matured T-Bone Steak are proving to be extremely popular with our fast expanding customer base. Our rump, sirloin, rib-eye and fillet steaks are cut in-house ensuring premium, matured quality.
Visit us for a refreshingly new gastronomical outing and tell us what you think.
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Glenwood
This family run restaurant offers superb service and fantastic food in the heart of Glenwood on the bustling Davenport square.
Passionate about food and people, Blue Square Restaurant indulges the palate with the highest quality ingredients and made to order meals that take a little more time to prepare but ensuresa meal that is fresh and hearty.
Blue Square Restaurant depicts the coolness of the ocean in their interior complimented by warm welcoming hospitality.
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Morningside
Nestled amongst the splendid tranquil grounds of Mitchell Park, Blue Zoo Restaurant in Morningside boasts a dainty little restaurant that spills out onto voluptuous grounds perfect for relaxing or indulging in Sunday afternoon tea.
With indoor and outdoor seating and a simple menu that serves traditional Durban / English fare, diners can enjoy a variety of salads, soups and heart-warming meals such as lamb shank and succulent steaks.
With weekly live music hosted on the scenic grounds, The Blue Zoo Restaurant is the place to indulge in simple fare and tranquil surrounds.
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Durban North
A quirky venue, exuding history and bundles of character, the Britannia Hotel Restaurant is a great place for delicious Indian food, Durban-style.Peri peri prawn curry and mutton bunny chows are two popular choices, though the menu is vast. A modest and affordable wine list is available, but it’s the food that draws in the crowds at this endearing spot.A venue full of character and charm, Britannia Hotel Restaurant is a must try!
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Bayhead
Located at the heart of Durban harbour’s industrial area is Bud’s on the Bay. A laid-back dockside diner that embraces a rustic feel and welcoming warmth.
Here friends can reconnect sharing Vietnamese infusions over balmy summer lunches and tall stories.
Bud’s on the Bay indulges the simple pleasures of life - eating and sharing and appreciating the slower pace of life with simple tasty infusions that lie at the heart of social eating.
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Umdloti Beach
A vibrant and welcoming atmosphere awaits you at Bush Tavern, Umdloti.
This African-themed restaurant/pub is perfectly situated to offer stunning sea views while you drink and dine. If you’re lucky, you may be able to spot a whale or a dolphin from the deck.
A vast menu provides the choicest offering for diners at very reasonable prices and includes a dedicated kiddies menu.
A superb venue for a relaxed drink or a family meal.
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Glenwood
Butcher Block in Glenwood is located in the Glenwood Village, on 397 Che Guevara Road in Glenwood, directly opposite the Glenwood SuperSpar.
The restaurant serves daily specials for breakfast, lunch and dinner and includes a smoking section and a coffee shop. A fully licensed and well-stocked bar is also on the premises.
Although the menu is comprehensive - anything from a hearty oxtail to seafood combos, chicken and prawn curry and gourmet burgers – Butcher Block, as the name suggests, is very big on steak.
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Umhlanga
A carnivore’s dream, Butcher Boys provides a superb dining experience with perfectly aged steaks.
Those who don’t fancy red meat aren’t left out. There is a splendid selection of line fish, prawn, calamari and chicken dishes.
Of course, a hearty steak dinner is not complete without a bottle of the best and Butcher Boys know this. A temperature controlled cellar houses an eclectic selection of South African wines from estates in and around the Cape.
With simple decor that invites you in and creates a warm ambience and a team of dedicated and knowledgeable staff, Butcher Boys will be a dining experience to repeat again and again.
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Berea
Awarded 2010 Platinum Diners Club Wine List Award, Café 1999 captures palates on a journey of taste sensations for a unique experience at a vibrant and buzzing cafe-style restaurant.
A simple but trendy interior complements the energetic ambience in this popular venue, frequented by everyone from the young and carefree to business people.
With portions of delectable dishes specifically designed to be shared and passed around the table, diners can explore and tantalise the taste buds with small tasty portions and handpicked wines purposefully chosen to compliment each meal.
A trendy, vibrant and buzzing dining experience awaits you at the unique Cafe 1999.
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Durban Beachfront
Delight the senses with hearty aromatic spices and subtle 100% Arabica coffee beans complimented by a healthy breakfast for a perfect start to the morning.
Housed along the best spot on Durban’s Golden Mile, Café Jiran offers silky high quality coffees and fruity smoothies alongside a 4pm to closing Bistro menu.
Voted one of the best cafes in Durban, Café Jiran can be found in the foyer of the Bellaire Suites Hotel. Follow the aromatic aromas of high quality, delicious rich espresso drinks and tantalise the palate with well-presented food with contradictory tastes.
Using fresh, local and organic where possible, meals are low in fat and sugar and juices come straight from the pulp, fresh and seasonal. Enjoy a variety of world-selected coffees that are 100% Arabica beans.
Café Jiran indulges the senses with languid lunches and elegant dinners in a stylish a chic boutique setting coupled with excellent service and superb coffee.
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Durban Beachfront
Situated on the sea-facing wing of the Suncoast Casino, hugging the golden shoreline of the Indian Ocean, Café Vacca Matta boasts stylish ambience and fine dining wrapped in delicious Mediterranean flavours.
Dine within the indoor stylish ambience or alfresco, enjoying breathtaking views on the terrace sipping cocktails. Boasting mouth-watering signature dishes and extensive range of both local and imported wines, Café Vacca Matta will capture the palate with a distinctive setting and cuisine for a delightful cosmopolitan dining experience.
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Durban North
Soak up the adventure of culinary delights as your palate is transported on a journey of classic dishes and diverse selections of freshly baked goods at C’est La Vie.
Enjoy baguettes, croissants, cakes and salads or a classic take on dishes inspired by Brittany and Belgium.
C’est La Vie is a hidden gem off Kensington Drive that will enchant the palate with mouth-watering gastronomic delights. Open for breakfast and lunch.
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Durban and surrounds
Chandlers Sports Bar and Restaurant sports a casual ambience welcomed by warm faces and friendly smiles with traditional pub grub gracing the menu.
With a small menu, options range from sandwiches to sumptuous steak, egg and chips complimented by a delightful selection of beers and wines.
Chandlers Sports Bar and Restaurant is the place to meet and share good times in the company of warm faces.
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Durban Central
With wonderful views and a setting inspired by sailors at sea, Charlie Crofts Dockside Diner warms the palate with a pub atmosphere and salty sea air.
Dine alfresco on the large balcony by lingering daylight or romance the night away with the gentle flickering of candlelight and lapping shores.
Charlie Crofts Diner captures simple ocean dining in a rustic setting reminiscent of sea faring days.
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Morningside
A casual place with pleasant indoor and outdoor seating buzzing with happy mouthfuls of Chinese.
Sample traditional items including deep fried broccoli and brinjal in a spicy sauce, salty duck or barbeque pork belly followed by fried ice cream at the end.
China Plate in Riverside will do when the need for Chinese can be satisfied by no other than China Plate.
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Umhlanga
Specializing in Thai, this cosy and small restaurant serves an extensive array of chicken, beef, fish and vegetable dishes typically infused with traditional Thai aromas and spices.
Enjoy distinct Thai flavours and atmosphere at Chock Dee.
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Glenashley
For the best in Portuguese and Mozambican cuisine, try Coimbra Restaurant and Bar.
Sixteen years of experience in blending the finest flavours and creating the most sumptuous dishes make this family-run establishment a great place for a delicious food and great hospitality.
Wrapped in a cosy contemporary décor, Coimbra Restaurant immerses the palate in a tapestry of Mozambican delicacies touched by good company and spectacular views.
An established landmark, attracting people from all over the coast, Coimbra Restaurant is cosy place to enjoy good food in good company.
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Glenwood
Banished plastics, water served in distinctive glass bottles, linen serviettes, worm farms and the best local organic ingredients farmed locally, organically.
The menu is short, seasonal and simple yet layered with taste and presentation. Unforgettable sumptuous organic breakfasts, fresh hearty soups, crispy sexy salads and decadent sandwiches spill off the menu.
There are plenty vegetarian options and homemade deserts that seduce your palate. Dine al fresco in the enclosed courtyard after browsing the funky clothing store nearby.
With a fresh menu prepared every few week according to seasonal produce and the feel good factor of reduced carbon footprint, Corner Café embraces the new eco dining trend with style and taste.
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Morningside
Touched by a neutral palate reflected in glass covered walls and champagne hued décor, CZAR Restaurant embraces opulent relaxation complimented by low slung leather couches.
Serving a variety of tapas, sushi and Asian cuisine, the restaurant entices the palate and senses with decadence set amongst a courtyard cradled by trees and low strung fairly lights for a truly magical dining experience.
Discover temptations ranging from sushi, perfectly cooked tempura whole baby squid, dim sum touched with an elegant Eastern influence and classic twist.
For main course, try peppered fillet with a red-wine sauce, tarragon butter and fries complimented by a glass of well-paired wine.
CZAR Restaurant soaks up the hip and happening crowds cooled by a contemporary feel for a touch of elegant glamour.
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Durban Central
Daruma is derived from traditional Japanese tumble dolls which represent the “Will to persevere”.
Dishes are contrived to accent natural flavours and cuisine that transports the senses to the Japanese Archipelago laden with fresh fish and shellfish prepared and served with selection of rice and sake.
An old Japanese saying holds – “If you have the pleasant experience of eating something that you have not tasted before, your life will be lengthened by 75 days!”
Daruma would like to believe that through discovering the many pleasures in their menu, life will be prolonged many years!
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