Creighton Restaurants

Garnished with the most plump and voluptuous olives and a complimenting selection of wines, diners can enjoy the culinary delights influenced by Mediterranean touches for an all round sumptuous meal. With delectable daily specials and firm favourites found in the Ala Carte menu this welcoming and warm establishment rewards with gastronomic delight. Enjoy signature dishes such as the ever-popular prawn tails wrapped in phyllo served with dill, sweet chilli and Greek yoghurt dipping sauce. For meat lovers, the dijon, avocado and feta sirloin is a melt-in-the-mouth 300g of succulent deliciousness. For the seafood lovers, try the extensive array of dishes grilled and basted in their very own secret basting. Round off a satisfying meal with delectably sinful desserts such as the kahlua avalanche comprised of vanilla ice cream wrapped in a pancake, smothered in kahlua, nuts and bar one sauce or the death by chocolate, which consists of warm chocolate fudge cake smothered in bar one sauce and served with ice cream or cream. Olive and Oil will delight and intoxicate the palate with taste sensations seduced by Mediterranean flair for a truly pleasurable taste experience.

Nestled in the Underberg Village Mall, The Grind Café bursts with fresh salads, garden ripened produce and premium meats. High quality signature dishes and ever-changing specials compliment the menu ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. If a quick coffee or tea takes your fancy, Grind Café stock Illy Premium Coffees and ice-cold Stella Artois beer. The wine list is one worth taking note of, with the John Platter seal of approval and rating on all wines. Relax in the adjoining bar for a few drinks, or sip a coffee watching children at play in the play area.

Dressed in classic elegance, the dining room calms the senses with neutral colours and contrasting dark wooden furniture with view of the well-stocked wine cellar. Freshly prepared dishes burst with local ingredients and herbs fresh from the garden. The menu boasts fine seafood and interesting starters with a good selection of main dishes and deserts. Dining at Moorcroft Manor is an unforgettable experience in Southern Drakensberg.

Here the aroma of delicious food wets the appetite while rolling farmlands cradle your soul in perfect isolation. The lapping waters of the Umzinkulu River lull the senses dining alfresco, and the warm and cosy surroundings of the thatch restaurant sets the mood with a tranquil setting. Sweeping views add a dramatic backdrop to your dining experience as mouthfuls of delicious Italian cuisine wet the appetite. The menu changes daily, ensuring produce used are seasonal and fresh. Balmy summer days invites alfresco dining on the grass next to the dam, while winter warms with toasty fires and hearty dishes. Discover a peaceful haven set within breathtaking beauty of the Drankensberg at The Old Hatchery in Underberg.

Located just 10.5 km on Sani Pass Road, touched by magnificent views and a laid back atmosphere is The Giant’s Cup Tea Garden and Restaurant. Steeped in history and rural charm, the cosy interior hosts Cypress Wood flooring, a warming Queen Ann Stove and rustic elegance. Magnificent views cradle the senses as diners indulge in hearty breakfasts, lunches and light snacks and homemade cakes. Purchases some delightful crafts from the local crafts shop then sit down for a cup of tea in the magical tea garden.

Tucked away at Folly Hill, this tranquil country retreat welcomes idle conversation and lingering lunches. Housed in an old milking parlour Sue Tarr’s hosts relaxed country dining with wonderful gift browsing.

Located at Fern Hill Hotel, Snooty Fox is a cosy and unpretentious restaurant. The famous window box seats and stained glass give this place much acclaimed reputation. Classic French dishes spill off the extensive menu, presented in contemporary style. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and seating just under 60 diners, Snooty Fox is a must try, especially the Sunday carvery.

Enjoy the warm hospitality and a fabulous meal at Little Poland. A traditional menu offers specialities that once nourished Polish knights, nobilities and even king. The cuisine is hearty and filling, using organic produce and prepared by a chef who really puts her heart into it! Popular dishes are Bigos, Pierogi and Fillet steak along with 'Golonka' (Eisbein). Small and cosy, Little Poland is known for their wonderful service and great meals. Recently a deli section was added to the restaurant allowing you to take a few Polish specialities home with you.

Original recipes and imported products nourish the soul with specialities that had Polish nights and nobilities fighting for more. The menu brims with original dishes such as barszcz (traditional beetroot soup) and includes a range of sausages as well as pierogi (traditional polish pasta pockets), golabki (cabbage leaves stuffed with mince and rice and served with tomato sauce and pickles). Hearty and filling, dishes are made using organic produce following original recipes and techniques. The décor is simple with some tables and chairs scattered inside and out with a few polish touches here and there.

Inflaming the passions of local diners, Corner Post is a friendly local restaurant and bar owned and run by a couple of chefs from London. Front of house is a light, fno-frills bar area leading to an interior that is more serene and formal. Outside there’s a sunny courtyard and a garden especially landscaped for kids at the back. The food is interesting, using the best local ingredients and is reputed to be the best in Howick!

Located in Roberts Street, Pesto depicts nostalgic scenes of Italy. Red satin underpants and tea towels hang in captured elegance, flapping in the Italian breeze over the bustling and chatter of cobbled alleyways. This impressive yet unpretentious eatery boasts Italian dishes that brim with taste and flavour. From pizzas, pastas and steaks over lunch or dinner to decadent deserts and flowing wine served in original ceramic containers. Pesto is a little slice of Italy in Roberts Road, Pietermaritzburg.

Located along Nottingham Road in the Midlands Meander, Café Bloom welcomes with a shabby country chic feel dressed in old wooden furniture and comfy couches. The veranda overlooking the gardens makes an ideal spot for coffee and delicious homemade cake while the children play. Indulge in seasonal homemade leek, parsnip and parsley soup, designer Camembert salads, savoury muffins and heavenly cheesecake.

Nestled deep in the lush vegetation of the Natal Midlands, Rawdon’s Estate Restaurant stands proud against a picturesque backdrop within the grounds of a charming country hotel and fly fishing estate. The menu embraces country cuisine with warming pub fare and Austrian influences. Serving mouth watering dishes from the a la Carte menu and table d’Hote, diners sink into comfy chairs sipping naturally brewed ales enrobed in warm hospitality and crackling fires.

Boasting a rotating sushi bar and oriental sushi chefs, Saki Pacific Grill caters a fusion of Pacific, Thai, Indonesian and Japanese delights. The décor is relaxed and contemporary with funky touches complimenting the a la Carte menu brimming with Thai curries, Indonesian satays, Samoan and Maori dishes. Flatter the meal with a Japanese beer and saki to round off this authentic dining experience.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, diners enjoy continental / full breakfasts all day alongside lazy lunches and fine dining dinners. The Blue Room can be found in the Redland Hotel, perfect for any occasion dining.

Enjoy hearty breakfasts, languid lunches and enticing dinners indoors or alfresco warmed by snugly winter heaters and summery fans on the weatherproof veranda. Good food, value for money and generous portions make Quincy’s Café the place to be in Pietermaritzburg.

This simple little coffee shop lures the palate with the delicious aroma of freshly baked delight and hearty country cooking. Set in a beautiful location, Aladdin’s de Light entices shopping and eating in one swoop with offerings of arts and crafts and delicious meals. Browse the local stores before settling down for a relaxing meal at Aladdin’s de Light in Midlands Meander.

Nestled in the heart of the Midlands Meander, with roaring winter log fires and an evening country ambiance is a place known for delicious food. Bierfassl Restaurant and Pub dapples in Austrian and German influence with plenty pub grub to fill the belly and traditional dishes to indulge the senses. Light lunches range from spinach and feta pancakes to sauerkraut balls, with plenty beer all way round. Dine in the character-laden dining room or on the shady veranda.

The décor remains modern and spacious, with plenty tables laid out for comfort looking out onto the open kitchen and adjoining deli. Relax in the trendy ambiance sampling the pub/bistro cuisine offering delights such as curries with tender meat, pies with hearty fillings and succulent steaks. Try the beer battered fish and chips, noted by some as the best in town complimented by the interesting wine selections. Jardine’s is a lovely setting for relaxing and indulging in the Meander Square.

Madlula’s Place invites with elegant ambiance and bistro dining brimming with South African and African cuisine. This upmarket restaurant cum lounge further enhances the dining experience with live jazz over lunch or dinner.