Merewent 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.

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 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.

Years of experience make this friendly eatery a great place for traditional Italian food. The finest Italian herbs are used to create the tastiest dishes care of the passionate and dedicated team behind the scenes. Popular options are the Calamari Siciliani starter and the baby Peri Peri Chicken. A relaxed atmosphere along with delicious food and beautiful views ensures that a visit to this vibrant restaurant will be a most enjoyable one.

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.

Chandlers Sports Bar and Restaurant sports a casual ambience welcomed by warm faces and friendly smiles with traditional pub grub gracing the menu. With a small menu, options range from sandwiches to sumptuous steak, egg and chips complimented by a delightful selection of beers and wines. Chandlers Sports Bar and Restaurant is the place to meet and share good times in the company of warm faces.

The Arts Cafe provides a unique dining experience with a twist of creativity! Light, healthy meals such as wraps, frittatas and a range of vegetarian fare make up just some of the offerings at this trendy spot in Glenwood. An al fresco setting allows for tranquil dining under the shade of trees and an artistic interior showcases some intriguing art from the local area and further afield. A friendly and welcoming team ensure sure that every diner is well tended to and happy, making this an endearing and enjoyable spot to spend some time.

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.

In the heart of Glenwood is Hemingway’s Bistro and Cafe - a quaint, upmarket restaurant providing an extensive South African menu.Breakfasts, light lunches and main meals are served all day long. There are vegetarian options and only the freshest ingredients are used at all times.The ambience is warm and inviting with a lot of attention having been paid to the decor. An Afro-Latino feel runs through the restaurant with themed dining rooms. Diners may also enjoy their meals on the patio which has earned Hemingway’s the accolade of being voted among the top three outside-dining destinations in Durban.With a friendly and upbeat atmosphere, Hemingway’s is a memorable place to dine away some time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With wonderful views and a setting inspired by sailors at sea, Charlie Crofts Dockside Diner warms the palate with a pub atmosphere and salty sea air. Dine alfresco on the large balcony by lingering daylight or romance the night away with the gentle flickering of candlelight and lapping shores. Charlie Crofts Diner captures simple ocean dining in a rustic setting reminiscent of sea faring days.

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.

Situated in an old house in the heart of Glenwood is Yossi’s Cafe Restaurant.Vibrant and extremely popular, this nightspot draws patrons from far and wide. The superb Middle Eastern cuisine, the electric ambience and the unique and stylish decor are just three reasons as to why this spot has become so popular since opening. Testifying to this fact is the accolade Yossi’s has received of making it into the Top 30 restaurants in the KwaZulu-Natal.The menu is an eclectic mix of Moroccan, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food, all at great value for money, without compromising on the quality.The decor is unique and striking, with a focus on comfort. Stone walls, archways, vibrant blue chairs and cushions are just a few of the eye-catching touches that this restaurant showcases.A unique must-try experience, a night at Yossi’s is a night to be remembered!

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

Butcher Block in Glenwood is located in the Glenwood Village, on 397 Che Guevara Road in Glenwood, directly opposite the Glenwood SuperSpar. The restaurant serves daily specials for breakfast, lunch and dinner and includes a smoking section and a coffee shop. A fully licensed and well-stocked bar is also on the premises. Although the menu is comprehensive - anything from a hearty oxtail to seafood combos, chicken and prawn curry and gourmet burgers – Butcher Block, as the name suggests, is very big on steak.

Wodka Resturant and Bar offers an interactive fusion menu. Set in an incredible location in the Docklands Hotel, on the newly renovated Point Waterfront. The restaurant opens onto a stunning courtyard, where light meals are served throughout the day. Meals at Wodka are an experience worth trying complimented with great atmosphere. The restaurant is open from Monday to Sunday, 07:00 to 22:30. Choose from a great selection of South African wines. The service is enthusiastic and attentive.