Durban Restaurants

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Influenced by a collective of hot up and coming fashion designers, The Stars Café offers time out from the days shopping to a quiet retreat surrounded by collective designs, lazy breakfasts and frothy cappuccinos. Enjoy a warming drink after browsing the stores or wind down with an interesting book and languid breakfast occasionally disturbed by the bustling hurry of those immersed in work and play. Star Café is the place to be seen for fashion-influenced diners who enjoy a quirky setting on the bustling Davenport Road.