Clare Hills Restaurants

A garden café, our restaurant is nestled between the shady trees of the Green with Envy nursery and offers a delicious assortment of meals, from hearty and healthy breakfast to cakes, coffee and light lunches. It’s the perfect place for friends to meet! Our seating capacity is 40 pax; trading hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Sunday. We also have a fabulously fresh function venue in this well-loved nursery. Ideal for your next event, the venue caters for up to 60 people and you are welcome to bring your own catering. Alternatively our restaurant can plan a menu according to your budget and requirements. The nursery, Green with Envy Plant Nursery, is where you will find top-quality plants and truly inspirational gardening ideas. Exciting news: our landscape division is headed by Patsi, who will take on anything from your veranda pots to a full garden landscape. We also offer garden consultations.

Linger over a sumptuous breakfast at this bustling breakfast spot or wind down feasting on hearty suppers, Oscars entices the palate with local cuisine and homely comforts in a vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere. Offering a wide selection of delicious meals enhanced by a relaxed and trendy ambience, locals and visitors linger the day away exploring the hearty dishes that tantalise the palate. From sumptuous breakfasts, fresh Line Fish, King Klip, succulent Lamb Shanks, assorted specialised curries and cascading open sandwiches to super Oscars Burgers patrons can be assured of a home away from home setting that will wind down the days events and inspire early mornings.

Nestled between two elegant parks complimented by two dining rooms, terrace and open-air cigar/cocktail lounge, Harvey’s soothes the senses with padded velvet walls, gold ceilings and unique oil paintings. This award-winning restaurant is housed inside a landmark building with reputation as a nationally known institution. The menu changes every six weeks allowing for a fun and vibrant dining experience. Peruse the menu while relaxing in the plush dining area or open-air cigar/cocktail lounge. Harvey’s Restaurant will immerse the palate on a culinary journey seduced by every mouthful.

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.

For an exciting restaurant at the forefront of modern cuisine, Fusion Cafe, Durban, is one to remember!Famed for truly unique offerings such as their beef fillet cooked in a dishwasher and Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream created in front of your eyes, a trip to this innovative restaurant is an event in itself!Trendy without pretention, this unique establishment is run by a dedicated team comprising exponents and tutors from The Fusion Cooking School. Many years of experience spanning the team make for a dining experience like no other and has earned them a Diners Club Platinum award.The finest flavours from around the world go into creating healthy, contemporary cuisine with an Asian influence. Sumptuous meals are on offer as well as meze, tapas, vegetarian options and fish.It doesn’t end with the food. The winelist is vast and proffers many affordable bottle. There is also a large range of whiskies and single malts to select from.A gastronomic experience like no other, Fusion cafe will be a restaurant that you really remember!

This trendy Indian Bistro captures the flavours and cultures of an authentic cuisine complimented by beautiful setting and classy service. A hip and happening restaurant in Berea with numerous awards won for Durban’s best bunny chow, Taste of India transports the senses to a world of exotic spices and vibrant colours. From traditional dishes to steaming curries and most noted Durban bunny chows visit Taste of India in Florida Road, Durban.

Snap Wine Bar and Café wets the appetite with exceptional wines, sumptuous cuisine and moderate prices. Peruse the extensive menu sampling hearty soups, crispy salads, plump seafood dishes, succulent steaks and satisfying burgers with pasta dishes and freshly baked baguettes dressed in voluptuous fillings. Enjoy a culinary vineyard journey at this trendy wine bar in Marriot Road for an enjoyable fusion of bistro and wine.

Catering for Western palates, Mo Noodles delights the senses with fresh vegetables, fish and chicken dishes transformed into Eastern fusion cuisine. With a minimalist setting depicting Eastern culture and elements of health and low fat dining captured in the menu, diners are transported on a journey of Thai and Australian influences. A perennial favourite is the chicken breast rolled in sesame seeds with chilli and peanuts, served on coconut noodles complimented by Eastern inspired salads such as sesame prawn and fruit salad in season, and the lentil and feta salad with a mint and lemon dressing. Mo Noodles embraces the essence of Eastern dining in a relaxed and fusion inspired setting in the heart of Durban.

Enjoy a myriad of amazing drinks prepared from fair trade African bean roasters with amazing speciality coffees blended to the sweet notes of heaven. Try cappuccino with their caramel espresso blend, or get adventurous and try a cappuccino with a single origin coffee such as the Ethiopia Yirgacheffe or Rwanda Musasa. Lite white berry boasts a combination of espresso, raspberry, white chocolate and low fat steamed milk followed closely by the bar one mocha oozing dark chocolate, caramel, espresso and steamed milk topped off with whipped cream dashed with bar one pieces, caramel and chocolate drizzle. Infuse the palate in decadently aromatic loose-leaf flower teas alongside chocolate rich coffees at Urban Grounds Coffee Emporium.

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.

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.

Immerse the taste buds in delicate infusions and spices enhanced by lingering aromas and beautiful draped fabrics dimly lit by Moroccan lanterns. Bold luxurious colours wrapped around bare metals and golden hues of orange and red enrobed in a tapestry of colours awaits you, pampered by floral and rose petals strewn on floors to welcome your arrival. Sumptuous authentic Moroccan cuisine spills off the menu enticed by layers of traditional pleasures and aromatic Hookah pipes. Discover exotic and indulging pleasures at this Fabulous Moroccan Restaurant for a truly unforgettable dining experience.

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.

Enjoy a sumptuous eggs benedict or a languorous lunch taking delight in the tranquil surrounds and bustling ambience of the Sunday market. With rustic wooden tables scattered around the open plan kitchen spilling out onto the secluded courtyard, diners can immerse the palate in comfort food prepared fresh with a modern influence. Choose hearty breakfasts ranging from granola with roast plums to eggs benedict or temptingly delicious fishcakes made with homemade mayo for lunch or a panzanella salad, sesame lentil burger, fillet, gorgonzola salad or gourmet sandwiches. The small and well-complimented wine list partners well with every meal. The Market Restaurant meets the most discerning palate with taste and variety for a truly delightful approach to comfort dining.

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!

With tables spilling out onto the pavement and lively orders flowing into the kitchen, Spiga d’Oro oozes Italian bistro dining with rustic classiness. Embracing a European ambience nestled in small rustic setting, this buzzing lively restaurant offers hearty Italian meals in comfort and practicality. Serving top notch pizzas and pastas Spiga d’Oro seduces the palate with comfort food in just the right amount of garlic, olives and anchovies ensuring hearty helpings of pure Italian food. For Antipasto try the penne pasta with smoked salmon, diced feta, heaps of parmesan topped with fresh ripe avo & ground black pepper followed by the primi piatti cooked with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chilli and however many prawns you'd like. The traditional menu also offers a take away option. Pizza served Italian style, thin crispy crust brushed with a homemade Napoletana sauce and topped with delicious mozzarella. Open until early hours of the morning along the famous Florida Road strip, Spiga d’Oro serves up hearty Italian fare, loaded with reasonable prices and buzzing ambience like no other.

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.

Indulge in classic cakes or take breakfast to another level perusing the extensive menu boasting exceptional choices of this grand affair. Breakfast offers range from Continental, home-baked breads, cereal, muesli, cheeses, cold meats and hot fare with perfectly silky eggs benedict a must try. Lunch offers light healthy meals and caters for vegetarians and vegans. Enjoy a lapse in time at this beautiful Edwardian hotel for a refreshingly relaxed approach to dining.

This stylish and elegant establishment infuses contemporary cuisine with a good selection of wines and champagne to compliment each meal. The menu serves sushi and Asian style tapas. A hip and happening restaurant and venue, Society’s classic elegance attracts the trendy and elegant crowds. Located off bustling Florida Road, Society offers two dining areas each unique in their own experiences. With good service and knowledgeable staff at hand, diners can sit back and soak up the opulent décor sampling decadent cuisine.

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.