KwaZulu-Natal Restaurants

Dine in tranquil surroundings on healthy contemporary dishes prepared using local fresh produce and ingredients, according to the seasons. Health conscious can relax knowing they are in good hands as all dishes lean towards nourishing the body. Browse the local shops before settling down for a nice cup of coffee or healthy meal at Blueberry Hill.

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.

Global Wraps can be enjoyed 24/7 with each wrap designed to nourish and promote sustained energy. Start the day with breakfast wraps, a kick-start of boiled egg, bacon, sliced potato, mozzarella and chopped tomato combined in one power breakfast wrap. Tasty sensations from around the world grace the wraps with flavours and spices enticingly combined to transport your palate on a culinary journey. Enjoy midday and evening wraps designed to see you through the day combined with flavours infused from the Mediterranean, spicy chicken with peanut sauce from Thailand, mozzarella, basil and sun-dried tomatoes from Italy, Cajun chicken spiced with chilli salsa from Mexico. Global wraps is the modern alternative to fast food boasting flavourful spicy combinations with the freshest natural ingredients.

Plush comfortable seating graces the black and white chequered tiled floors jewelled by grand chandeliers whose former presence graced the famous Savoy Hotel in London. Immerse the senses in a Colonial era tended by elegance and traditional high teas as warm moist home baked scones delight the palate with a cup of freshly brewed tea. The Palm Court provides the perfect setting for high teas boasting dainty cakes, finger sandwiches, pastries and savouries cooled by freshly churned homemade ice creams. Cradled in a spacious open aired courtyard flattered by swaying palm trees and warming sun, diners can soak up the Colonial charm perfect for casual dining and sumptuous afternoon teas.

The Pot and Kettle in Hillcrest has over 15 years of experience and it shows. Known amongst the locals for the tastiest home-style cooking and gorgeous views of the Valley of 1000 Hills, this modest but well-designed eatery boasts a menu full of sumptuous options for breakfast, light bites and lunches. The cakes are a must-try and all home-baked and the kids haven’t been forgotten about with a menu all to themselves. A superb family spot, The Pot and Kettle is a great place for whiling away a lazy afternoon.

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.

Offering delicious homemade cakes and daily light lunches, diners relax and soak up the tranquil surrounds over a languid breakfast or lunch. Enjoy daily lunch special or scrumptious Sunday roasts followed by heavenly lemon meringue cheesecake, noted as the best on the South Coast. The restaurant is not licensed and welcomes bring your own wine and beer. Open 7 days a week, The Terrace Tea Garden makes for a welcoming break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Comfortable and casual, the Waffle House invites languid dining wrapped in scenic surrounds and cultural crafts. Cradled around a lagoon and mangroves, immersed in subtropical vegetation, diners relax and soak up the interesting selection of waffles, light and crispy. For breakfast, try the herby scrambled eggs breakfast waffle, light and crispy, cooked the Belgian way. Lunch entices with a spicy Durban chicken curry complimented by refreshing wine. For tea, try the wide selection of sweet toppings or experiment with baked apple and cinnamon compote with a dollop of fresh ice-cream for an utterly scrumptious treat. Walk off the extra pounds browsing the local arts and crafts market or take a relaxing stroll along Ramsgate beach.