KwaZulu-Natal 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.

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.

Located inside the trendy village boutique, this coffee shops exudes a warm, welcoming ambiance pampered by sublime chocolate brownies and interesting menu. Delight in light and healthy meals, teas and aromatic coffees or wind down with a glass of fine wine accompanied by freshly prepared food in a home from home setting. Browse the fashionable range of casual wear, local art and gifts for an added bit of retail therapy at Café Du Soleil in Ballito.

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.

A treasure trove of delectable goods and gifts, Cinnamon and Silk Trading invites leisurely lunches filled with a delicious assortment of cakes and light meals. Browse the exquisite selection of décor and gifts before settling down with a wintery warm homemade soup and crusty bread followed by a delicious Lilly coffee and hot cinnamon roll covered in custard. If the palate calls for something cooler, try the milkshakes, iced tea, fruit juice or old fashioned lemonade and cinnamon cola. This coffee and décor shop provides the perfect balance of shopping and indulging in Ballito’s Lifestyle Centre.

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.

Fabulour Flavours enrobes the palate in luxuriously decadent fare that tantalises the taste buds with flavour and taste. Enjoy sinful deserts, lip smacking breakfasts and pleasurable lunches at this fine cuisine boutique boasting exceptional gourmet cuisine. Peruse the homemade deli range and decadent range of gourmet Gateaux before setting off with an oasis of all day treats such as homemade jams, biscuits, pates, salad dressings and specialised deli hams. Food Matters embraces dining as a gastronomical gift from the gods, spoilt with decadent riches and heavenly flavours.

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.

Tucked away in the history steeped Chaka’s Rock, this tranquil African paradise wets the appetite with traditional cuisine and sweeping sea views. Dine alfresco on the sundeck watching Dolphins at play perusing the a la carte menu exploding with seafood dishes, curries and pastas. Excellently prepared by expert chefs, Hlanganisa Restaurant extends the coastal experience with story telling woodcarvings and authentic ambiance. Kiddies can play in the splash pool and dine from the kiddies menu, making Hlanganisa Restaurant a welcoming getaway for the whole family.

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.

Located in Boom Street, Rosehurst offers café style dining with lazy lunches and therapeutic shopping to compliment the menu. This gem of Pietermaritzburg caters for all senses with decadent cuisine, chocolates galore and gifts that embody all that is rosy. The décor is whimsical and elegant with roses peeking from nooks and crannies traversing delicate artwork and makes for a memorable day out indulging and shopping.

Tucked away within the lush surrounds of Hybrid Living Centre along Old Fort Road in Umhlali, Sage Café and Deli invites a warm and relaxed setting brimming with health conscious dishes that nourish and heal. A balanced and orchestrated opportunity to taste appetising meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, perfectly created for the health conscious diner. The expansive menu starts with a Norwegian breakfast layered with potato cakes, Norwegian smoked salmon, crème fraiche and wholegrain mustard dressing or sinful buttermilk flapjacks served with caramelised seasonal fruit, plain yoghurt and maple syrup. For lunch try the Mediterranean chicken bagel burger - a marinated grilled chicken breast fillet with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion and tzatziki or the chicken, lemon, thyme and zucchini risotto perfectly balanced with balsamic rocket and parmesan shavings. Alongside healthy and wholesome meals, diners immerse taste buds in fresh, locally produced coffee, the finest Belgium pastries and decadently moist homemade muffins. Visit Sage Café and Deli for a healthy take on dining wrapped in the natural and inspiring surrounds of the Hybrid Living Centre in Umhlali.

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.

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.