KwaZulu-Natal Restaurants

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.

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 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.

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.

Cradled in the scenic beachside resort of Ballito, Azura Restaurant refreshes the palate with cooling cocktails, romantic dinners and alfresco lunches flanked by ocean views and trailing sunsets. Enjoy an array of dishes ranging from Mediterranean style fare to succulent steaks and Portuguese style chicken. The comprehensive menu boasts delicious grilled steaks, succulent prawns, tender calamari, peri-peri chicken, fresh and delicious seafood dishes as well as combos. Dine alfresco on the wooden deck or by candlelight under a blanket of stars, Azura Restaurant swaddles the palate with a taste of the ocean touched by the murmur of contented chatter.

Located on the rolling foothills overlooking Port Edward, Beaver Creek Coffee Estate wraps the palate in silky smooth fine coffees, light lunches and delicious cakes. Using only the highest quality beans, grown locally and noted as some of the world’s finest coffee, coffee lovers indulge in the unique blend of quality beans from crop to cup.

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.

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.

This family run restaurant offers superb service and fantastic food in the heart of Glenwood on the bustling Davenport square. Passionate about food and people, Blue Square Restaurant indulges the palate with the highest quality ingredients and made to order meals that take a little more time to prepare but ensuresa meal that is fresh and hearty. Blue Square Restaurant depicts the coolness of the ocean in their interior complimented by warm welcoming hospitality.

Located at the heart of Durban harbour’s industrial area is Bud’s on the Bay. A laid-back dockside diner that embraces a rustic feel and welcoming warmth. Here friends can reconnect sharing Vietnamese infusions over balmy summer lunches and tall stories. Bud’s on the Bay indulges the simple pleasures of life - eating and sharing and appreciating the slower pace of life with simple tasty infusions that lie at the heart of social eating.

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.

Housed in a sandstone building with a huge veranda, this eatery boasts locally caught Trout and locally inspired dishes. The dining room bursts at the seam with ambiance and the lingering aroma of freshly cooked dishes that wet the appetite. Try the locally caught Trout with hollandaise sauce and fresh fennel, or the Pint o’ Prawns which remains a firm favourite with regulars. Toss back a chilled beetroot and vodka shooter then move onto the award winning wine cellar.

This stylish seafood restaurant exudes a chilled beach attitude with tables spilling out onto the covered thatched terrace and sunny deck overlooking the golden beach and shimmering Indian Ocean. A bustling and vibrant restaurant in season and out with a cosy bar perfect for sundowners and dining suited for romantic dinners and family lunches. The menu indulges with traditional fare and boasts the Flying Dutchman Potjie - medley of seafood in a creamy garlic and parsley sauce served in a truly South African way. C-Bali is the perfect companion to sundowners, romantic dinners, languid lunches and scenic vistas stretching as far at the eye can see.

This four star dining establishment welcomes with a warm country ambiance and excellent a la Carte menu. Expect hearty contemporary country cuisine with a slant on fusion dining to tantalise the taste buds. An international buffet specialty tempts with endless dining and the country style pub concludes with a nightcap and friendly conversation.

Boasting signature dishes brimming with flavour and colour, the prime competition being curries, El-Arish Restaurant invites diners to explore their extensive selection of starters, salads, seafood, curries and pastas. With great food created using only the freshest ingredient spilling off the Ala Carte menu and a small private dining area, diners can indulge in intimate privacy. El-Arish Restaurant is perfect for family dining and corporate function with an extensive selection of food complimented by an elegant setting.

Located in an old house, perfectly positioned from the beach, Fraser’s Bistro offers an appealing choice of dishes, catering for all tastes and flavours. An expansive mixture of contemporary, classic and intercontinental flavours prepared using the freshest ingredients evident in the delicious selection of starters, salads, seafood and meat dishes. The menu boasts an interesting and varied selection, balanced well within price and flavour. Traditional curries and sensational deserts cater for heartier alternatives with chef’s specials available every week for those interested in trying something new. Enjoy dining indoors or alfresco on the sea facing terrace overlooking a secure garden, perfectly placed for kids to enjoy, allowing parents a much deserved break. Fraser’s Bistro extends a warm and welcoming ambiance, perfectly positioned and brimming with delicious food from the expansive a la carte menu.

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

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.

This alfresco gastronomic experience is setting the trend for outdoor culinary indulgence. Here time stands still in simplicity, surrounded by the fresh mountain air. Sit outside under a shady umbrella on comfy chairs, or relax on traditional blankets and cushions with low Japanese tables to host your affair, or spend the day horizontal in a cosy hammock to share. The seven-course picnic is complete with napery, glasses, crockery and ice buckets chilling the wine. Horizon’s Gourmet Picnics is a luxurious alfresco experience and the perfect way to indulge in languid summer weekends.

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.

Joel Cools in situated in the heart of Durban along the golden shores of the Indian Ocean and bustling beachfront. Oozing casual pub dining with breezy shades from the midday heat, patrons can dine and wine on the upper or lower decks at this trendy eatery. From burgers, pizzas to voluptuous sandwiches and baskets, Joe Cools provides the perfect pub dining experience along Durban beachfront for a relaxed lunch and scenic setting.

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.

Located in the historic Crocworld, just off Main Road, Le Rendez Vous Restaurant invites a relaxed and international feel to this small coastal town. Open 7 days a week, diners enjoy a myriad of meals ranging from fresh fish and seafood to succulent steaks and hearty Sunday carvery. The menu offers delights such as homemade fish cakes served with a side salad and sweet chilli sauce or succulently tender medallions of fillet steaks, served with a balsamic reduction and herb aioli. Boasting 180 degree sea views and sumptuous lunch and dinner menu, Le Rendez Vous Restaurant caters a little French to the coastal shores of the South Coast.

Boasting delicious seafood alongside succulent steaks, ribs and pasta, Lobster Pot Restaurant values excellent service that has proven to keep them on the top of their game for 35 years. The causal ambiance invites dining as you are, ready to satisfy your craving for fresh local seafood. Conclude your weekend with a delicious 4-course Sunday lunch at Lobster Pot Restaurant in Marine Drive, Margate.

Enjoy the fiery famous Piavilla pizza topped with bolognaise, chilli and mozzarella or the temptingly decadent brie and cranberry. With an extensive menu boasting starters, salads, pastas and mains, Luna Blu Gourmet Pizza Company fulfils a loyal following with their gourmet pizza in a box.

Serving delectable Italian food coloured by traditional murals of Italy and large imported tins of plum tomatoes, Mamma Luciana’s wonderfully warm aroma infuses the senses with heartwarming meals. Unpretentious and vibrant, this restaurant fills the belly with good food, wine and laughter soothed by Eros Ramazzotti drifting in the background. Authentic Italian décor wrapped in warm colours and vibrant chequered white and red tablecloths envelop the floor and walls while diners laugh and indulge in delicious hearty portions of true Italian food. Mamma Luciana’s Trattoria captures the essence and passion of true Italian cuisine along the bustling streets of vibey Florida Road.

Typical Irish tradition invites song and dance into the heart with a warm ambiance. McGinty’s invites and welcomes patrons to enjoy dining at the perfect meeting place. Savour Irish themed pub meals and drinks while dining out on breathtaking views, a stones throw from the beach. Enjoy classic pub fare such as burgers, steaks and light meals. Dine indoors or alfresco at this friendly restaurant on Compensation Road, Ballito.

Located in the Lifestyle Centre, in the bustling heart of central Ballito, diners retreat to sumptuous taste explorations spilling off the varied menu. Start with decadent camembert phyllo parcels filled with camembert and cranberry sauce dressed with basil leaves and seasonal berries, or a smoked Ostrich Carpaccio, served with rocket, cheese straws, preserve and a ginger syrup dressing. Mezze platters indulge the palate with a tasty selection of haloumi, roast peppers, chorizo sausage, olives and calamari. For something lighter, try the pan-fried prawns, sautéed in lemon and garlic butter served with savoury rice or a hearty, finger licking portion of rack of Lamb (When Available) marinated and roasted with thyme, rosemary and garlic served with Mediterranean vegetables and potatoes. Round off the meal with a Kahlua avalanche, layered with vanilla ice cream wrapped in a pancake, smothered in Kahlua, nuts and bar-one sauce. Olive and Oil seduces with lunch and dinners in a bustling Mediterranean ambiance, perfect for languid lunches and festive dinners.

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.

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.

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.

Boasting breathtaking views of the lagoon and ocean, Riptide Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a beachside setting perfectly suited for signature dishes such as the voluptuous seafood platters. Enjoy a platter for 2 brimming with 10 king prawns, 2 pieces of line fish, calamari rings, calamari tubes, mussels, baby sole, baby hake, rice and chips served with garlic butter, lemon butter and peri-peri sauce. Alongside platters, diners enjoy burgers, grills and steaks in the tranquil scenic surrounds of Southbroom.

Inspiring unique cuisine and varied menu, diners enjoy a succulent a la carte menu bursting the seafood; triple A grade steaks and Sunday lunches. Popular meals such as baskets, tramezzini’s and fillets compliment the varied light menu and award winning wines sourced from the fair Cape and International. Relax and soak up this American inspired family restaurant over a cool lunch with plenty of entertainment and jungle gyms available for the kiddies. Route 61 Pub and Diner transcends an ordinary meal into festive dining experience on the corner of Route 61 and Muster Road.

Situated in Bergville in the Northen Drakensbeg, Sanford Park Country Hotel welcomes with a warm and cosy country ambiance. Relax in a unique dining experience complete with country furniture, endless views of the Ancient Drakensberg ranges and manicured lawns flanked by rose gardens. Here you can indulge in lazy afternoon lunches or hearty breakfasts prepared by talented chefs who relish in serving the best traditional and continental country cuisine. The a la Carte menu serves languid lunches, while dinner is grand affair hosted by a five-course set menu. Enjoy superb South African wines surrounded by classical elegance at Sanford Park country Hotel.

Dine on succulent seafood, pub lunches and traditional South African cuisine over breakfast, lunch or dinner with personalised attention and daily specials. Sunday’s invite relaxation over a hearty lunch, indoors in the conservative dining lounge or alfresco on the sunny deck. The signature dish boasts a voluptuous seafood platter for one brimming with 6 prawns, 6 mussels, calamari, line fish trio and sauces. Schooners Galley Seafood Restaurant is licensed serving drinks in the lively bar with a corkage charge for those who desire more personal taste.

Nestled in tranquil surrounds of Dolphin Crescent, Stans Seafood Oasis invites seafood and land lovers to enjoy a feast of succulent seafood, tender steaks and delicious curries. Serving an extensive array of fish, calamari, mussels, prawns and every popular bunny chows, diners enjoy lovely surrounds dining on the covered outdoor area or indoors. Choose breakfast, lunch and dinner from the a la carte menu or scrumptious finger food with a refreshing beer with option of a relaxed picnic brimming with Stan’s delectable food. Open Monday – Saturday, Stans Seafood Oasis is a culinary oasis in the quiet town of Blythedale Beach on the North Coast.

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.

With an interior that reflects their simple philosophy, The Burger Co evokes a vision of fresh food that is better for you and the environment. Food that wraps the palate in flavour and honest goodness, fresh cut French fries cooked in hearty olive oil, beef raised organically topped with organic herbs and lettuce for the ultimate gourmet experience. A place to relax and unwind soaking up the trendy minimalistic setting complimented by a breezy terrace for a healthier alternative to fast food with focus on healthy wholesome food without those nasty additives. Some favourites include the GBC with dry cured bacon, blue cheese and onion marmalade, and the Uncle Phil Burger with beef or chicken, Philadelphia cheese, sweet chilli sauce and crispy bacon. Vegetarians can feast on the Veggie Burger with grilled Portobello mushroom, roast red peppers, grilled aubergine and pestonaise. There are also Salad options for those who want something a little lighter, these include the Halloumi, Avo and Oven Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with cashew nuts and baby lettuce. Visit the Burger Co for a truly irresistible approach to burger dining with foods that say “Ingredients Matter”.

Surrounded by sharks and the deep blue in one of Durban’s most spectacular settings, The Cargo Hold at uShaka Marine World offers diners a unique sophisticated ambience nestled in the stern of the Phantom Ship with superb views of the ocean and shark tank. Brimming with spicy, fruity and exotic flavours conceived from the freshest KZN produce, The Cargo Hold promises a culinary journey of a lifetime onboard the decks of the infamous Phantom Ship.

A historic institution brimming with seafood delight cooled by a fresh nautical setting, The Famous Fish Company is tucked away in the mouth of Durban Harbour looking out onto the bustling harbour channel and lush vegetation of The Bluff. Immerse the palate in succulently cooked seafood served in traditional pans garnished with generous trimmings while the dreamy sea view transports you to a place of relaxation and intoxication. Situated on the dock 17th, The Famous Fish Company captures well-prepared and excellent service for an un-hurried, satisfying and mouth-watering dining experience.