Beachwood Restaurants

A vibrant modern venue, The Engine room proffers contemporary cuisine in a sleek and trendy setting. Elegantly infused with a contemporary twist yet undeniably chic, the Engine Room entices with luxurious seating and crisp white linen for a seductive take on fine dining. Complimented by fine crockery and cutlery with head chef Monique Kurvers tantalising with her signature dish Confit of pork belly with brandy raisin jam, almond paste, served with potato and caramelised onion galette, saute of leek, confit tomato and candied pineapple. The Engine Room enrobes fine dining with a opulent setting and passion for food and wine in a intimate setting for an unforgettable dining experience. The atmosphere is buzzing and the decor is elegantly stylish to match the overall theme of this casually sophisticated venue. A must-try restaurant, The Engine Room will not disappoint.

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.

Elegant and modern, Nourish on Kensington indulges with taste and style using the freshest and tastiest ingredients that will leave your body and mind nourished and satisfied. Enjoy fresh home cooked meals in a relaxed environment for a delightful dining experience complimented by a vast open menu philosophy to suit all tastes. Signature dishes include the Vietnamese fillet a 200g fillet marinated in Thai sauces, served with sweet potatoes, butternut and roasted veggies, the prawn and chicken pasta in a creamy garlic sauce or the basil pesto chicken salad with avocado, Danish feta and roasted aubergine. Discover delicious fresh home cooked meals at Nourish on Kensington for a wholesome tasty approach to home-style dining.

Great news - Jimmy’s Killer Prawns has launched a new and fully licensed branch in Durban North. Owner managed by Martin and Allison, who wish to sustain the 'addictive taste' that goes along with the famous brand name of the Jimmy’s Killer Prawns franchise on the East Coast. A family restaurant, Jimmy’s boasts excellent value-for-money and an extensive seafood combination menu, specializing in calamari, line fish and prawns, prawns and still more prawns. A fabulous feature on the menu is the 'Create a Table' option where the diner may also select their favorites from the menu and create their individual feasts. Apart from serving delicious quality food, Martin and Allison are in constant pursuit of service excellence, creating a warm and inviting ambience for a preferred dining experience. They offer takeaways, outside catering as well as hire of the venue for private functions. The ground floor restaurant area is also fully wheelchair friendly with facilities. The upstairs function venue is available with catering, full bar and resident DJ for entertainment. The venue may be hired out for company functions, private parties, 21st birthday celebrations or matric dances. The deck area complete with a sea view, is enclosed on those chilly days and open on gloriously warm days - it is the perfect spot to enjoy a scrumptious lunch or dinner or sip on one of Jimmy’s wicked cocktails.

Simple honest food complimented by bustling ambience and simple décor. Traditional Portuguese dishes spill off the menu basted and dressed in spicy aromatic flavours and the secret unrivalled peri peri sauce. Entice and explore the House Specialities of chicken liver, grilled, then sautéed with wine, garlic and peri-peri or chouriço (traditional Portuguese sausage) or Prawn Boca - prawn tails, grilled with garlic and herb butter, to mention a few. The main course features LM prawns, grilled with lemon and garlic butter sauce with optional peri-peri or grilled LM chicken Meat eaters are well catered for delighting with 300g matured rumps, served with a wine, garlic and peri-peri sauce topped with eggs with fresh seafood options of Kingklip and Sole, grilled with a lemon and garlic butter sauce. Gaby’s Tasca caters for a well-rounded flavour bursting experience welcomed by traditional Portuguese hospitality and intoxicating per peri recipes

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.

If a succulent gourmet burger is what you crave, there is no better place than the Gourmet Burger Company, Durban North. The preservative-free burger patties come from free range, grass-fed beef and there are delicious vegetarian burger options for the non-meat eaters as well as ‘skinny’ burgers for the more health-conscious diner. A nice selection of wine provides a great accompaniment, with a list suited to a range of budgets. Trendy, modern decor and lively, attentive staff provide the finishing touches to a truly satisfying dining experience.

A trendy upmarket Italian restaurant, Scoozi is quickly establishing a name for itself as being one of the most lively family restaurants around. Striking decor, with bright red chairs and crisp white tables makes for a vibrant ambience and ensures that after every trip to Scoozi, you will leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. A deck area provides a bright,open space where diners can relax as they tuck into gourmet pizzas and homemade pastas. Superb food, a buzzing atmosphere and friendly attentive service make Scoozi the perfect family meal experience.

Head Office Pub and Grill is a family restaurant and pub situated within the main terminal building of Virginia Airport which is an airport for small airplanes and private jets. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner from a simple, inexpensive menu with all the popular dishes being very much our specialty. Try our homemade pie with gravy and chips, steak with egg and chips, fish and chips, pizzas or bangers and mash. Milkshakes are also available for the little ones. So come relax, have a meal and/or a drink and watch the aeroplanes and helicopters landing and taking off.

With an interior that reflects their simple philosophy, The Burger Co evokes a vision of fresh food that is better for you and the environment. Food that wraps the palate in flavour and honest goodness, fresh cut French fries cooked in hearty olive oil, beef raised organically topped with organic herbs and lettuce for the ultimate gourmet experience. A place to relax and unwind soaking up the trendy minimalistic setting complimented by a breezy terrace for a healthier alternative to fast food with focus on healthy wholesome food without those nasty additives. Some favourites include the GBC with dry cured bacon, blue cheese and onion marmalade, and the Uncle Phil Burger with beef or chicken, Philadelphia cheese, sweet chilli sauce and crispy bacon. Vegetarians can feast on the Veggie Burger with grilled Portobello mushroom, roast red peppers, grilled aubergine and pestonaise. There are also Salad options for those who want something a little lighter, these include the Halloumi, Avo and Oven Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with cashew nuts and baby lettuce. Visit the Burger Co for a truly irresistible approach to burger dining with foods that say “Ingredients Matter”.

A preferred meeting spot for locals, visitors and businesspersons alike, The Hops indulges the palate with comfy pub food complimented by bottomless draughts cooled to a chilling 1degree. Best known for Eisbiens tender fall off the bone lamb shanks, diners can linger around the menu sampling a variety of tasty pub fare enhanced by a great selection of wines and no corkage charge. The Hops is bustling, family friendly establishment perfect for lazy lunches or electric sports matches.

This inviting restaurant blends an extensive menu with superb décor and service lending reputation as a top quality restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere. Begin the day with a buffet breakfast or sample delicious creations from the Ala Carte menu for lunch or dinner such as tender Lamb Shank braised for 3 hours with honey, grain mustard, lemon, tomato, red wine and rosemary or a lighter meal such as fresh crispy salads, tortilla wraps, sandwiches and snack baskets amongst other culinary delights. Riverside Café boasts signature dishes complimented by a relaxed atmosphere. Whether dining indoors or around the pool, the Riverside Café lives up to their reputation as a top quality restaurant with wonderful atmosphere.

Take a culinary trip to the Mediterranean at Splashes. A venue that truly captures that intoxicating Mediterranean feel, Splashes is a great place for the whole family to enjoy. A wide range of sumptuous dishes with a distinct Mediterranean influence are on offer, like tasty pastas and pizzas, as well as the freshest seafood. A nice vegetarian selection and plenty of options for the kids means that no one is left out at Splashes. A beautiful ocean view and a stylish burgundy and dark wood colour scheme make for a superb surrounding in which to enjoy the tantalising fare on offer. A warm and welcoming spot for a truly satisfying family meal, give Splashes a go.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tucked away in Glen Ore Centre in Glen Ashley, Livingston’s Gastro pub cradles the palate with decently flavourful food bursting with colour and display. The décor touches on quite sophistication on a palate of grey and slate heightened by floor to ceiling windows and bold leather corner banquets. Exposed brick and low hung bold red industrial lighting warmed by caramel wooden flooring stretches across to a large fully stocked bar. Blackboards highlight local wines, beers and cocktails selections complimented by gastronomic delights spilling off the menu.

Kalimambo Organic Restaurant is the perfect place for idling the day away, browsing through the onsite art display shop before tickling the taste buds with freshly prepared seasonal fruit juices and smoothies. Peruse the extensive menu exploring simple hearty bacon and eggs or indulge in stuffed rack of lamb or succulent fresh Thai fish burgers. Kalimambo Organic Restaurant entices fresh, seasonal and locally produced organic fare, decadently prepared for a sumptuously fulfilling dining experience.

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!