Durban City North Restaurants

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A small family run restaurant, Delfi cradles the palate with authentic Greek delights spilling off a simple menu. This unassuming restaurant wraps you up in a cosy and friendly setting delighting the taste buds with home-cooked creations. With a great meze selection and traditional menu, diners can immerse themselves in an array of deep-fried squid heads with garlicky skordalia, spicy Greek sausage flamed in ouzo or sardines with plenty of lemon. Mains include a good lamb shank and to die for stuffed tomatoes or imam. Dine and celebrate the Greek way with traditional Greek dancing and plate breaking concluding a perfect meal at Delfi restaurant in Morningside.

As the signature restaurant of the Royal Palm Hotel, Umhlanga, Dish has a reputation to protect and does so with style and grace.A fusion of modern fine dining with a variety of options for any kind of mood and setting you wish for, Dish accommodates every taste and need.A simple palette of blacks and creams creates a stylish but laid back look. The layout follows the same theme, with a central bar area, a lounge, a dining room and a sprawling courtyard. Diners are spoilt for choice when it comes to where they take their meals or enjoy their drinks.A vibrant and welcoming place to enjoy a few cocktails and snacks or a place for a hearty lunch or dinner with friends, Dish is worth stopping by.

For the best in exciting contemporary cuisine, try Elements at the Beverly Hills Hotel, Umhlanga. With a vibrant atmosphere throughout, this upmarket and trendy venue has one of the best locations in Durban with stunning views of the Indian Ocean, lush lawns and a glistening pool. The decor is kept crisp and clean with whites and blues stylishly complementing each other. With a wonderful wine list to accompany the items on the menu and attentive, friendly staff, Elements covers all bases when it comes to a superb dining experience.

Perched on the rocky shores of the Indian Ocean situated over the pool terrace, Elements Café Bar oozes and eclectic mix of aluminium, marble mosaic and eye-catching chandeliers dressed with comfy couches and stylish chairs. With large sliding doors that open out on the panoramic views of the Indian Ocean boasting an array of gourmet sandwiches, sumptuous salads such as smoked marlin & artichokes, potted goats cheese and crusty breads alongside an extensive wine list. The Elements Café Bar is an ideal setting for any occasion and a great place to connect with friends enjoying a glass of wine or frothy cappuccino while idling the day away watching dolphins frolicking at play.

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

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.

Dressed in bold statement colours and vibrant atmosphere warmed by dark wood and clean lines, Green Mango tantalises the palate with delicious fresh sushi and Japanese cuisine. This modern sushi establishment is a popular haunt with locals and is often vibey and bustling. Diners can tickle the taste buds with delectable sushi and Japanese fare indoors or alfresco.

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.

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.

Renowned restaurateur Robert Mauvis turns his expert hand to creating an exciting French bistro that has diners returning again and again. The inspiring menu proffers fanstastic French cuisine which is superbly accompanied by magnificent wines from South Africa and France. Set in a brilliant location, the sophisticated dining room pans out to a more casual deck with stunning ocean views. Impeccable service adds the finishing touch to an exquisite evening of French fine dining.

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.

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.

For superior seafood in a quirky and vibrant setting, Jimmy’s Killer Prawns is the only place to go. Adventurous tastes carefully created with blends of herbs and spices make for a superb seafood experience. Incorporating a true African style into everything on the menu, you won’t forget a trip to Jimmy’s Killer Prawns.

A steak lovers paradise Joops place is situated off the beaten track located within the trendy Morningside. Brimming with a warm and welcoming ambience, this bustling family run restaurant services up mature cuts of prime beef cooked to perfection and drenched in some of Joops best kept secret sauces. Take delight in a heavenly centre cut super grade fillet, stuffed with pineapple and cheddar cheese, cooked to crisp perfection, finished with button mushrooms and flambéed with brandy. In addition to the steak, Joops Place serves tender and succulent chicken breasts sautéed with bacon, onion and tomato, simmered with sage and rosemary or chicken schnitzel, plain or topped with a zesty cheese and mushroom sauce. For those looking for something a little different, try the oxtail casserole in a rich brown gravy, lamb curry, chicken and prawn curry or veal schnitzel Joops place is renowned for some of the best steaks in the world coupled with a bustling ambience and great hospitality, Joops Place offers your palate a heavenly night out.

Specialising in the finest North Indian cuisine prepared by talented chefs from Kashmir, this superb restaurant boasts exquisite food and stunning views. Authentic Indian dishes prepared skilfully with exotic herbs and spices abound at this popular restaurant. Rich, aromatic curries and perfectly seasoned kebabs are just a couple of the fantastic offerings available. With beautiful views of the Dolphin Coast and palm tree-lined beach to enjoy while you dine, there is no better way to spend some free time.

Kung Thai Restaurant wraps the palate in Thai infusions and complex flavours fresh from the sultry shores of Thailand. For starters, try the rice paper wraps with fillings that include fresh vegetables, grilled chicken or beef, all of which are served with a mixed salad, herbs and glass noodles or the crispy crab basket with deep-fried wontons filled with minced chicken, crab and coriander. For mains the kung Thai duck wrapped in a pancake served with a ginger and honey based sauce and jasmine rice. The tamarind chicken is a crispy, de-boned baby chicken, tossed in a wok with ginger, chillies, tamarind and bok choi. Steak lovers can indulge in succulent fillet steak served with a variety of sauces including the lethal crying tiger sauce. Thai curries and seafood dishes like the calamari kung Thai with a refreshing garlic, chilli paste, spring onion, coriander and lemon juice sauce will seduce the palate. The wok and noodle dishes offer a wide variety of main ingredients with accompaniments such as stir-fried bamboo shoots with chilli and basil and also cashew nuts, bean sprouts and spring onion. The desserts include jewels such as the deep-fried ice cream with chilli choc sauce and banana dipped in a three-flour batter, deep-fried and served with ice cream, honey and cinnamon. Kung Thai Restaurant will engage and delight the palate with Thai infusions and ambience for a truly authentic Thai experience.

Pampered decor compliments intimate lunches and dinners flattered by an array of delectable stylish cuisine. Dine in the vaulted conservatory style restaurant or alfresco in the quaint courtyard exploring the intoxicating Ala Carte menu. Take pleasure in the char grilled fillet of beef medallions on sweetcorn potato cake and roasted cherry tomatoes served with a mustard seed butter cream or the aromatic duck simmered in a star anise, cinnamon and gingered infused court bouillon then oven glazed with a basting of hoisin and soy sauces served on a vegetable brioche. La Brassiere at Quarters Hotel reflects a bygone era restored to its former glory boasting stylish cuisine and intimating settings. Awarded Durban’s best traditional restaurant by KZN Tourism, La Brassiere invokes moments of indulgent pleasure for a memorable dining experience.