KwaZulu-Natal 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.

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.

Exuding a tropical ambience, African Peninsula Restaurant refreshes the senses with exotic décor and well-presented dishes served over banana leaf dressed tables and crisp white linens. For starters try plump mussels in cream white wine sauce followed by 220g grilled lamb chops, cooked to perfection in spiced garlic, herbs and chillies or the grilled line fish of the day, succulently cooked in warming spices served on a bed of fragrant rice in lemon garlic butter. Round off a perfectly satisfying meal with a decadent tipsy malva pudding desert and silky coffee or cooling don pedro. African Peninsula is located perfectly along the shores of the Indian Ocean for a relaxing languid lunch or romantic shore break dinner under the star lit sky.

As one of the oldest restaurants on the North Coast, Al Pescatore’s unwavering popularity is a testament to the wealth of experience behind the team at this beautifully situated dining venue. With delicious Meditteranean and seafood on offer plus daily specials, diners can be assured of a superb culinary experience and excellent service along with it. A wooden deck outside provides patrons with stunning views of the Indian ocean and the perfect accompaniment to a meal.

This culinary journey onboard Allen Gardiner Harbour Cruise Restaurant offers a different and exciting fine dining experience. Sailing all year round and within the scenic and tranquil waters of Durban Harbour, diners experience a spacious and elegant dining saloon, flanked by scenic ocean vistas and marine wildlife. Serving freshly prepared fine foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner and champagne sunset; the menu extends varied choices and dining styles. Choose from the American-style brunch – This 2 1/5 hour 3-course American style brunch cruise welcomes aboard with a glass of fresh orange juice, and 3-course brunch complete with a full English breakfast, hash brown potatoes, hot muffins, apple pie and cream. The a la carte lunch and candlelit dinner cruises from 12noon to 3.00pm. The Dinner cruise is from 7pm to 10pm. The fork lunch and dinner is a three hour cruise, during which a two course meal is served, with choices from the a la carte menu suitable for eating with just a fork. Finally the champagne sunset welcomes aboard with a glass of champagne, and a fully-stocked bar. Throughout the course of the cruise the galley crew serve trays of hot and cold canapés. The Allen Gardiner Harbour Cruise Restaurant offers diners the chance to explore the scenic surrounds of Durban harbour while tantalising the taste buds with decadent fare.

Enjoy seductive cocktails a selection of delicious tapas, grills and gourmet pizza at Ayoba Restaurant in Zimbali. Dine amidst a stunning beach setting warmed by the lingering aroma of wood fired pizza and the salty Indian Ocean. Ayoba Restaurant caters for a relaxed and informal meal, flanked by expansive views and is open Thursday to Sunday.

Prepared using the freshest ingredients, herbs and spices, Beira Alta pampers the palate with family tradition of cooking, passed down from generation to generation. Located in the scenic coastal town of Ballito, this elegant and sophisticated restaurant delights with delectable Portuguese cuisine, embracing Continental and African influences. Enjoy a relaxed and tantalising meal soothed by the drifting sounds of smooth jazz and a romantic ambiance. Indulge in a variety of flavours and tastes starting with succulent prawns smothered in a melange of spices, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic and if red meat takes your palate, try the flame-grilled chicken and platters layered with scrumptious pan-fried prawns. Beira Alta Restaurant cooks from the heart and their passion for food will reunite a love affair with decadent Portuguese cooking and rich aromatic wines, for a sensational dining experience.

Tucked away in Bergville, Northern Drakensberg, with views of beautiful gardens and the swimming pool is a local hotspot brimming with flavour. The stylish and cosy décor make an ideal setting for relaxing and unwinding, either around the pool or in the lapa. Dine inside or within the boma feasting on contemporary and African dishes prepared using the finest fresh produce and meticulous attention to detail. The a la Carte menu offers wood-fired pizzas alongside tempting light lunches with a wide variety of dishes to suit the mood. Relax and indulge at this social hotspot in Bergville and discover the secret of local food lovers.

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.

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 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.

Delight the senses with hearty aromatic spices and subtle 100% Arabica coffee beans complimented by a healthy breakfast for a perfect start to the morning. Housed along the best spot on Durban’s Golden Mile, Café Jiran offers silky high quality coffees and fruity smoothies alongside a 4pm to closing Bistro menu. Voted one of the best cafes in Durban, Café Jiran can be found in the foyer of the Bellaire Suites Hotel. Follow the aromatic aromas of high quality, delicious rich espresso drinks and tantalise the palate with well-presented food with contradictory tastes. Using fresh, local and organic where possible, meals are low in fat and sugar and juices come straight from the pulp, fresh and seasonal. Enjoy a variety of world-selected coffees that are 100% Arabica beans. Café Jiran indulges the senses with languid lunches and elegant dinners in a stylish a chic boutique setting coupled with excellent service and superb coffee.

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.

This concept embraces food for thought; a culinary education through inspiration. Sample an array of gastronomic masterpieces, created at the hand of resident chefs. Through the process of observation, taste and discussion, guests enjoy a casual chat and hands on approach through glass windows with the opportunity to chat and discuss the magic of their culinary creativity. Dine with friends sampling the decadent tasting menu and well paired wines in the kitchen of the chef at the Chef’s Table, Ballito.

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.

Deluxe Burger Bar in Glenwood peruses an industrial look softened by opulent Nguni skin ottomans in this trendy Glenwood restaurant. Noted as some of the best burgers in Durban, these designer burgers come with innovative toppings such as mango salsa, beetroot and red bean to mention a few. Deluxe Burger Bar serves well-groomed, voluptuous designer burgers for those who like their fast food hip and trendy with an added bit of zing.

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.

Immerse the taste buds in delicate infusions and spices enhanced by lingering aromas and beautiful draped fabrics dimly lit by Moroccan lanterns. Bold luxurious colours wrapped around bare metals and golden hues of orange and red enrobed in a tapestry of colours awaits you, pampered by floral and rose petals strewn on floors to welcome your arrival. Sumptuous authentic Moroccan cuisine spills off the menu enticed by layers of traditional pleasures and aromatic Hookah pipes. Discover exotic and indulging pleasures at this Fabulous Moroccan Restaurant for a truly unforgettable dining experience.

Step in Friar Tuck and find yourself immersed in forest trees and medieval artefacts that transport you to the days of Robin Hood, romantically medieval. Boasting succulent award winning steaks, this family run steakhouse secures a loyal following, perfectly positioned in the coastal town of Margate. Enjoy a delicious steak with all the trimmings dining within the magical interior alfresco on the elevated balcony, overlooking the hustle and bustle of Marine Drive

This 60 seater open plan restaurant boasts an a la carte food studio suited for any occasion, perfect for connoisseurs seeking delightful cuisine and legendary Sunday lunches. Exuding a relaxed country feel touched with elements of romance, Green Food Restaurant entices the palate with a selection of delicious meals. Choose from traditional fish and chips, beer battered or pan fried served with creamy garlic butter or mix it up - grilled sirloin with a shrimp garlic sauce, tempura calamari steak strips and crispy onion rings. Succulent sirloin steak melts in the mouth accompanied by jumbo tempura onion rings, side salad and choice of Madagascan pepper corn, mushroom or spicy tomato sauce. A lighter meal calls for chicken spatchcock, rubbed with basil pesto, flame grilled and served with seasonal roasted vegetables or the hearty Lamb lasagne, slow cooked and baked between layers of pasta, tomato and garlic white sauce topped with apple chutney. Green Food Restaurant provides the perfect setting for a lunch and dinner. Located at the Caledon Hotel along the scenic Dolphin Coast.

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.

This buzzing upmarket restaurant is housed in an old Glenwood home worn with intimate ambience and wrapped in exposed bricks, chic chandeliers and themed art deco paintings brushed onto an ivory palate. With contrasting wooden floors and crisp white linen, Hemmingway’s Bistro and Café exudes a unique Afro-Latino ambience. Whether dining in one of the themed dining rooms or taking in the balmy summer sun alfresco, this upbeat and friendly restaurant will delight the senses. Choose from the extensive menu the likes of simple prawn and pesto pasta with roast cherry tomatoes or for formal dining there is crispy duck after a starter of fresh fish cakes with oyster dishes and tapas perfect for light snacks. All meals paired well with a solid wine list. Hemmingway’s Bistro and Café renews the palate with modern South African cuisine. Voted one of top three outdoor dining restaurants in Durban

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.

Injobo invites relaxation and tranquillity at this exclusive a la carte restaurant brimming with creatively designed cuisine. Housed inside the Ebandla Hotel, swaddled in the rolling hills of Compensation, Injobo Restaurant immerses the palate in a fusion of modern and traditional cuisine that caters for every desire. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail at the sophisticated cocktail bar before settling down for an intimate dinner creatively designed by Injobo’s resident chef. The contemporary décor infused with tranquil elegance ensures an unforgettable dining experience at this exclusive a la carte restaurant in Ballito.

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.

Julio’s Continental Restaurant serves generous portions of continental cuisine with a Portuguese influence in a simple and quaint restaurant synonymous with locals. With outdoor seating and enclosed bar, patrons can relax enjoying tasty food at reasonable prices. Julio’s Continental Restaurant embraces the Glenwood scene with amazing food at reasonable prices giving locals and visitors the time to catch up with friends enjoying the company of good food and laughter.

Located in the pulse of Ballito’s lively hotspots, La Flamma Italian Grill embraces the beauty and natural setting of the eco forest flanked by a shimmering backdrop of the Indian Ocean. Housed inside the exclusive Coco De Mer Hotel, this eatery draws inspiration from classic Italian dishes thoughtfully presented on the well orchestrated menu. Exuding a vibrant and intimate experience complimented by friendly welcomes and exceptional dishes, La Flamma Italian Grill invites understated dining at its best. Savour authentic Tuscan flavours perfectly paired with cellar wines and classic cooking techniques. Dine alfresco amidst the beauty and splendour of Mother Nature, or indoors, enrobed by a modern, intimate setting. La Flamma Italian Grill inspires the return of classic Italian cuisine, perfectly balanced with distinct style and exceptional service.

This lovely restaurant offers relaxing lunches and personal dinners nestled along the scenic Kwa-Zulu Natal. Enjoy picturesque lunches and romantic dinners perusing the a la carte menu with stunning views of the Dolphin Coast. La Montagne Restaurant satisfies local and international palates with hearty cuisine and scenic vistas garnished with frolicking dolphins and miles of sandy beaches.

Serving traditional Italian fare in an elegant setting, La Strada Ristorante is the perfect venue for intimate lunches or alfresco dining. The menu boasts extensive Italian food combined with quality local and imported ingredients. Pastas are handmade on the premises with pizzas known as the best in Durban. Boasting a traditional mosaic tiled wood-fired pizza-burning oven using old age Italian techniques, pizzas cook to crispy-layered perfection. Venture off with a daring combination or stay safe with a traditional quattro stagioni or branch out and try one of the unusual gourmet pizzas. For carnivores, there are aged steaks and a wide variety of fish and chicken dishes. La Strada Ristorante embraces Italy with rustic elegance and warms the palate with hearty Italian fare.

Dine in the spectacular thatched surrounds flanked by an age old tree inviting the bare natural elements of life draped in fairy lights and starry skies. The dining room graces the senses with a roaring rock fireplace heightened by a grand marble and thatch bar. Begin a magical journey through Africa sampling the exclusive menu designed by executive chef catering a delicately balanced fusion of flavours and platinum award Diners Club wine list. Alfresco dining on the terrace invites the outdoors overlooking the bush and resident game that graze within close proximity. Le Tala Restaurant secures a fine African dining experience in spectacular surrounds over breakfast, lunch or dinner at Tala Game Reserve, Pietermaritzburg.

This family run restaurant strives to be the best. The menu entices with a wide variety of food such as crispy pizzas, succulent steaks, burgers, curries, ribs and seafood. A memorable dining experience that delivers a different and original ambiance. Burn your name into wooden panels and add to the character that makes this establishment so unique. Ideally located on Panorama Parade with an expansive menu showcasing a wide variety of food, diners enjoy scenic surrounds and unique atmosphere.

Le Troquet entices with archways and exposed beams dressed in elegant drapes and soft orange hues against a caramel palate. The simple menu exudes authentic French cuisine complimented by excellent service and warm atmosphere. Take delight in the wild mushroom pancake or seafood pancake filled with fresh mussels, shrimps and mushrooms in a white wine sauce. For meat lovers try the two fillet mignons flamed with brandy served with green peppercorn sauce or the rabbit, cooked in cream and mustard - a favourite selection of many faithful clienteles. Formal yet affordable, Le Troquet uses the best and freshest ingredients with daily specials and extensive wine list. Noted as a national treasure in Westville, Le Troquet will tickle the palate with fresh classic cuisine at the Village Market in Westville.

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.

Tucked away in Glen Ore Centre in Glen Ashley, Livingston’s Gastro pub cradles the palate with decently flavourful food bursting with colour and display. The décor touches on quite sophistication on a palate of grey and slate heightened by floor to ceiling windows and bold leather corner banquets. Exposed brick and low hung bold red industrial lighting warmed by caramel wooden flooring stretches across to a large fully stocked bar. Blackboards highlight local wines, beers and cocktails selections complimented by gastronomic delights spilling off the menu.

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.

Cradled in a blanket of indigenous coastal bush, set in the tranquil grounds of Dunkirk Estate, Mangetout enjoys classic cuisine with a contemporary twist flanked by Fig trees and the elusive sounds of nature. This cosmopolitan café restaurant oozes classic simplicity evident in the fresh crisp feel during the day and the intimate, alluring ambiance by night. Mangetout invites classic wining and dining filled with heavenly dishes that will reunite your palate with a love for food.

Brimming with gourmet delights that melt the palate with a fusion of tastes and flavours, Mi Casa Café secures a comprehensive menu flowing with the likes of ultra thin crust pizzas bursting with flavour, as awarded by the Global Pizza Challenge. Try the Thai chicken and coconut chicken fusion pizza that will leave your breathless or tuck into tender, melt-in-the-mouth rump steak marinated and cooked in a decadent Jack Daniels sauce. For adventurous palates, the chocolate chilli fillet excites with a fusion of flavours closely followed by the Japanese fusion fillet, dressed in a creamy wasabi sauce, cooked succulently to perfection. For hearty Italian dishes, try the homemade Italian pasta or the delightful vegetarian options. The menu tantalises complimented by 180 degree sea views, perfect for lazy summer days, immersed in a good book, decadent cuisine and warm company. Mi Casa Café is a gourmet paradise for the most discerning palate, perfectly staged to excite and please.

Catering for Western palates, Mo Noodles delights the senses with fresh vegetables, fish and chicken dishes transformed into Eastern fusion cuisine. With a minimalist setting depicting Eastern culture and elements of health and low fat dining captured in the menu, diners are transported on a journey of Thai and Australian influences. A perennial favourite is the chicken breast rolled in sesame seeds with chilli and peanuts, served on coconut noodles complimented by Eastern inspired salads such as sesame prawn and fruit salad in season, and the lentil and feta salad with a mint and lemon dressing. Mo Noodles embraces the essence of Eastern dining in a relaxed and fusion inspired setting in the heart of Durban.

Prime cuts of wet aged, South African grain fed beef delights the senses, cooked to perfection and balanced with perfectly paired wine from the most exclusive vineyards in South Africa. The décor speaks sophistication and exclusivity. Smooth and distinct appointed leather and velvet, balanced by bold and black granite floors. Each dining experience oozes sophistication and personal attention coupled with awarded Diners Club Platinum Award, QSA offers an unrivalled dining experience like no other.