Berea Restaurants

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.

For an exciting restaurant at the forefront of modern cuisine, Fusion Cafe, Durban, is one to remember!Famed for truly unique offerings such as their beef fillet cooked in a dishwasher and Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream created in front of your eyes, a trip to this innovative restaurant is an event in itself!Trendy without pretention, this unique establishment is run by a dedicated team comprising exponents and tutors from The Fusion Cooking School. Many years of experience spanning the team make for a dining experience like no other and has earned them a Diners Club Platinum award.The finest flavours from around the world go into creating healthy, contemporary cuisine with an Asian influence. Sumptuous meals are on offer as well as meze, tapas, vegetarian options and fish.It doesn’t end with the food. The winelist is vast and proffers many affordable bottle. There is also a large range of whiskies and single malts to select from.A gastronomic experience like no other, Fusion cafe will be a restaurant that you really remember!

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.

Snap Wine Bar and Café wets the appetite with exceptional wines, sumptuous cuisine and moderate prices. Peruse the extensive menu sampling hearty soups, crispy salads, plump seafood dishes, succulent steaks and satisfying burgers with pasta dishes and freshly baked baguettes dressed in voluptuous fillings. Enjoy a culinary vineyard journey at this trendy wine bar in Marriot Road for an enjoyable fusion of bistro and wine.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Voted top 10 in South Africa with numerous awards, 9th Avenue Bistro and Bar cradles the palate in a warm minimalist setting, uncomplicated and creatively presented for a warm relaxed dining experience. Boasting signature dishes and an outstanding menu, diners can peruse the senses on seasonal menu infused with classical techniques and a modern twist. Coupled with an extensive wine list collected from smaller boutiques, diners can sample the delights partnered with great wine and an eclectic menu. Try the pepper-seared tuna sashimi, on Japanese radish and cucumber salad with wasabi, soy and pickled ginger; or the homemade butternut squash raviolis with Madeira cream demi, wild mushrooms, sage, candied pecans and shaved parmigiano. For mains, try the popular crispy roasted free-range duck served on a gingered sweet potato and butternut mash, with grilled asparagus and cinnamon-orange demi. For a contemporary and elegant Bistro run by a dedicated husband and wife team with a wealth of experience and uncomplicated decor 9th Avenue is definite must-try.

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.

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.

Dressed in bold statement colours and vibrant atmosphere warmed by dark wood and clean lines, Green Mango tantalises the palate with delicious fresh sushi and Japanese cuisine. This modern sushi establishment is a popular haunt with locals and is often vibey and bustling. Diners can tickle the taste buds with delectable sushi and Japanese fare indoors or alfresco.

With focus on simplicity, Spice Restaurant and Bar Lounge draws taste and décor from extensive travels in Europe, Caribbean and New Zealand. Discover tempting and tantalising infusions such as avocado and prawn cocktail, draped in a coriander cream sauce or black mushrooms infused with crushed peppercorns and Cajun spice. For fish lovers, the Dargle Valley trout stuffed with mango, coriander and bacon and the roasted vegetable crepe, with the vegetables roasted in sesame oil and draped in a blue cheese sauce. For something more refreshing, entice the palate with watermelon, Danish feta and olives on a salad bed with a minted yoghurt dressing followed by grills of Florida rack of lamb crusted with crushed black peppercorns, chilli flakes and garlic. Spice Restaurant and Bar Lounge touches a taste of exotic on the palate with focus on simplicity complimented by clean modern lines in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.

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.

Bean Bag Bohemia is more than just a dining experience. Strong ties with the creative community of Durban has procured a unique social culture at BBB that is unlike anywhere else in Durban. Diners can enjoy the warm weather with al fresco dining in the courtyard area or inside where it is always vibrant and buzzing. Adding to the impressive popularity of Bean Bag Bohemia is the number of TV programs and magazines that have featured them. The menu at BBB proffers exciting and creative dishes that are constantly updated, as is the overall theme, keeping patrons interested and inspired.

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.