KwaZulu-Natal Restaurants

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.

For the finest seafood in a luxurious three-level surrounding, Aqua at Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom doesn’t disappoint. A focal point of a large cylindrical fish tank sets the aquatic tone of the decor and provides a centre piece for the teppanyaki tables, the sushi bar and an a la carte section. The sunken cocktail bar is a particularly nice feature. With brilliant views of the Sibaya gardens and dinner and dancing on Saturday nights, Aqua is the place to be for whatever you want of a glitzy night out.

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.

Inflaming the passions of local diners, Corner Post is a friendly local restaurant and bar owned and run by a couple of chefs from London. Front of house is a light, fno-frills bar area leading to an interior that is more serene and formal. Outside there’s a sunny courtyard and a garden especially landscaped for kids at the back. The food is interesting, using the best local ingredients and is reputed to be the best in Howick!

For superior seafood in a quirky and vibrant setting, Jimmy’s Killer Prawns is the only place to go. Adventurous tastes carefully created with blends of herbs and spices make for a superb seafood experience. Incorporating a true African style into everything on the menu, you won’t forget a trip to Jimmy’s Killer Prawns.

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.

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.

Soak up the cool sea breeze dining alfresco or indoors pampered by warming terracotta walls and Mediterranean blue chairs dressed in crisp white tablecloths. Razzmattaz is perched on the golden sands of Umhlanga beach cradled by lush vegetation and crashing waves. Diners can immerse the senses in excellent cuisine and tranquil surroundings for unforgettable evenings by candle light and refreshing languid lunches by day. Serving an array of mouth-watering temptations with emphasis on seafood and game dishes, diners can indulge in starts of mussels in garlic, cream and white wine followed by tender crocodile kebabs in a lemon butter sauce or black giant mushrooms filled with a red wine, onion and bacon mix oven grilled topped with mozzarella cheese. The signature dish of langoustines, steamed with lemongrass and fresh herbs in a Chinese bamboo basket remains a delicate extravagance or relish on the tamarind rich fish curry with brinjals rounded off by velvety crème brulees, made fresh daily, for dessert. Razzmattazz is the perfect place to indulge and relax exploring the tranquil surrounds and extensive wine menu.

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.

The Crayfish Inn charms the palate with intimate surrounds dimmed by candlelit setting and delicious array of exotic seafood dishes in the tower of La Montagne. Boasting intimate fine dining cuisine and refreshing a la carte menu, The Crayfish Inn flavours a memorable dining experience with old world charm. Enjoy delicious seafood, entrée’s, exotic langoustines and succulent prawn and crayfish dishes complimented by a hand picked selections of fine South African wine. The Crayfish Inn pleasures the palate with seafaring decadence and intimate surrounds, perfect for exploring the tastes of the vast seas.

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.

Flanked by the shimmering Indian Ocean and a backdrop of frolicking Whales and Dolphins, The Galley Beach Bar and Grill invites lazy lunches and intimate dinners. Enjoy 180 degree surrounding views of Salmon Bay, dining alfresco on the deck, mesmerizing sundowners and private candlelit dinners pamper the palate with the finest cuisine created by the finest chefs. Begin with a Neptune's calamari starter, deep-fried, served with tartar sauce then fill the gap with a hearty blockman's eisbein, served with sauerkraut mash and apple sauce, or rib and prawns brimming with BBQ spare ribs, 4 grilled prawns, 2 mussels, chips or rice. If you still have room, conclude the meal with a lemon cheesecake, served with ice cream. The Galley Beach Bar and Grill is an unforgettable dining experience set against a scenic backdrop in the delightful surrounds of Ballito.

Bask in the sun sampling an extensive array of cocktails or indulge in succulent fish and seafood along tranquil shores where the city meets the ocean. Enjoy grilled Cajun style fish and plump seafood on the sunlit deck or enchant the evening along the sparkling waters edge. The New Café Fish offers light and airy décor complimented by the freshest seafood for tranquil seafood setting in the heart of Durban’s harbour front.

Wrapped in an unrivalled ambience with fantastic views and succulent tasty seafood, Zacks tempts the palate with voluptuous grilled prawns, plump oysters and steaming fresh mussels. With amazing value and quality, the extensive menu flatters with taste and colour complimented by chilled wine / champagne and delicious cheese boards. Soak up the relaxed vibrancy overlooking the moored yachts and diverse harbour life dwelling on the days events and extravagant selection of fresh seafood.