Durban North Restaurants

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.

A quirky venue, exuding history and bundles of character, the Britannia Hotel Restaurant is a great place for delicious Indian food, Durban-style.Peri peri prawn curry and mutton bunny chows are two popular choices, though the menu is vast. A modest and affordable wine list is available, but it’s the food that draws in the crowds at this endearing spot.A venue full of character and charm, Britannia Hotel Restaurant is a must try!

Soak up the adventure of culinary delights as your palate is transported on a journey of classic dishes and diverse selections of freshly baked goods at C’est La Vie. Enjoy baguettes, croissants, cakes and salads or a classic take on dishes inspired by Brittany and Belgium. C’est La Vie is a hidden gem off Kensington Drive that will enchant the palate with mouth-watering gastronomic delights. Open for breakfast and lunch.

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.

Simple honest food complimented by bustling ambience and simple décor. Traditional Portuguese dishes spill off the menu basted and dressed in spicy aromatic flavours and the secret unrivalled peri peri sauce. Entice and explore the House Specialities of chicken liver, grilled, then sautéed with wine, garlic and peri-peri or chouriço (traditional Portuguese sausage) or Prawn Boca - prawn tails, grilled with garlic and herb butter, to mention a few. The main course features LM prawns, grilled with lemon and garlic butter sauce with optional peri-peri or grilled LM chicken Meat eaters are well catered for delighting with 300g matured rumps, served with a wine, garlic and peri-peri sauce topped with eggs with fresh seafood options of Kingklip and Sole, grilled with a lemon and garlic butter sauce. Gaby’s Tasca caters for a well-rounded flavour bursting experience welcomed by traditional Portuguese hospitality and intoxicating per peri recipes

If a succulent gourmet burger is what you crave, there is no better place than the Gourmet Burger Company, Durban North. The preservative-free burger patties come from free range, grass-fed beef and there are delicious vegetarian burger options for the non-meat eaters as well as ‘skinny’ burgers for the more health-conscious diner. A nice selection of wine provides a great accompaniment, with a list suited to a range of budgets. Trendy, modern decor and lively, attentive staff provide the finishing touches to a truly satisfying dining experience.

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.

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.

Kung Thai Restaurant wraps the palate in Thai infusions and complex flavours fresh from the sultry shores of Thailand. For starters, try the rice paper wraps with fillings that include fresh vegetables, grilled chicken or beef, all of which are served with a mixed salad, herbs and glass noodles or the crispy crab basket with deep-fried wontons filled with minced chicken, crab and coriander. For mains the kung Thai duck wrapped in a pancake served with a ginger and honey based sauce and jasmine rice. The tamarind chicken is a crispy, de-boned baby chicken, tossed in a wok with ginger, chillies, tamarind and bok choi. Steak lovers can indulge in succulent fillet steak served with a variety of sauces including the lethal crying tiger sauce. Thai curries and seafood dishes like the calamari kung Thai with a refreshing garlic, chilli paste, spring onion, coriander and lemon juice sauce will seduce the palate. The wok and noodle dishes offer a wide variety of main ingredients with accompaniments such as stir-fried bamboo shoots with chilli and basil and also cashew nuts, bean sprouts and spring onion. The desserts include jewels such as the deep-fried ice cream with chilli choc sauce and banana dipped in a three-flour batter, deep-fried and served with ice cream, honey and cinnamon. Kung Thai Restaurant will engage and delight the palate with Thai infusions and ambience for a truly authentic Thai experience.

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.

Fresh local ingredients grace the palate with emphasis on heart-warming food for the soul. Generous portions extend the dining experience complimented by well-partnered wines and excellent service. Try the deceptive simplicity of penne with baby peas, smoked ham, mint and rocket in a cream and parmesan sauce or the brinjal three ways starter. Marco Paulo tempts the palate with sophisticated simplicity for a truly memorable dining experience.

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.

Elegant and modern, Nourish on Kensington indulges with taste and style using the freshest and tastiest ingredients that will leave your body and mind nourished and satisfied. Enjoy fresh home cooked meals in a relaxed environment for a delightful dining experience complimented by a vast open menu philosophy to suit all tastes. Signature dishes include the Vietnamese fillet a 200g fillet marinated in Thai sauces, served with sweet potatoes, butternut and roasted veggies, the prawn and chicken pasta in a creamy garlic sauce or the basil pesto chicken salad with avocado, Danish feta and roasted aubergine. Discover delicious fresh home cooked meals at Nourish on Kensington for a wholesome tasty approach to home-style dining.

This inviting restaurant blends an extensive menu with superb décor and service lending reputation as a top quality restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere. Begin the day with a buffet breakfast or sample delicious creations from the Ala Carte menu for lunch or dinner such as tender Lamb Shank braised for 3 hours with honey, grain mustard, lemon, tomato, red wine and rosemary or a lighter meal such as fresh crispy salads, tortilla wraps, sandwiches and snack baskets amongst other culinary delights. Riverside Café boasts signature dishes complimented by a relaxed atmosphere. Whether dining indoors or around the pool, the Riverside Café lives up to their reputation as a top quality restaurant with wonderful atmosphere.

A trendy upmarket Italian restaurant, Scoozi is quickly establishing a name for itself as being one of the most lively family restaurants around. Striking decor, with bright red chairs and crisp white tables makes for a vibrant ambience and ensures that after every trip to Scoozi, you will leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. A deck area provides a bright,open space where diners can relax as they tuck into gourmet pizzas and homemade pastas. Superb food, a buzzing atmosphere and friendly attentive service make Scoozi the perfect family meal experience.

With an interior that reflects their simple philosophy, The Burger Co evokes a vision of fresh food that is better for you and the environment. Food that wraps the palate in flavour and honest goodness, fresh cut French fries cooked in hearty olive oil, beef raised organically topped with organic herbs and lettuce for the ultimate gourmet experience. A place to relax and unwind soaking up the trendy minimalistic setting complimented by a breezy terrace for a healthier alternative to fast food with focus on healthy wholesome food without those nasty additives. Some favourites include the GBC with dry cured bacon, blue cheese and onion marmalade, and the Uncle Phil Burger with beef or chicken, Philadelphia cheese, sweet chilli sauce and crispy bacon. Vegetarians can feast on the Veggie Burger with grilled Portobello mushroom, roast red peppers, grilled aubergine and pestonaise. There are also Salad options for those who want something a little lighter, these include the Halloumi, Avo and Oven Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with cashew nuts and baby lettuce. Visit the Burger Co for a truly irresistible approach to burger dining with foods that say “Ingredients Matter”.

A vibrant modern venue, The Engine room proffers contemporary cuisine in a sleek and trendy setting. Elegantly infused with a contemporary twist yet undeniably chic, the Engine Room entices with luxurious seating and crisp white linen for a seductive take on fine dining. Complimented by fine crockery and cutlery with head chef Monique Kurvers tantalising with her signature dish Confit of pork belly with brandy raisin jam, almond paste, served with potato and caramelised onion galette, saute of leek, confit tomato and candied pineapple. The Engine Room enrobes fine dining with a opulent setting and passion for food and wine in a intimate setting for an unforgettable dining experience. The atmosphere is buzzing and the decor is elegantly stylish to match the overall theme of this casually sophisticated venue. A must-try restaurant, The Engine Room will not disappoint.

Inspire and tantalise the palate with perfectly created delicacies overlooking the rugged shores of the Indian Ocean and legendary lighthouse. The Grill Room enrobes an artistically inspired Colonial era with the modern sophistication of bold statement pieces and colours wrapped around leather banquettes. With plush seating and romantic ambience, diners are elevated to a special dining occasion tastefully and ethnically pampered from dishes carefully crafted from all corners of the globe. Indulge in one of the world-renowned signature dishes such as Crayfish and Prawn Cocktail, Black Forest Duck, Cerise Jubilee or our freshly caught seafood or a lighter creation of Crepes Suzette, Flambés and Steak Tartare partnered with a wine list of more than 144 international vintages. Whether immersed in fine dining or languorous afternoon lunches, expect a truly exemplary experience complimented by an exceptional wine cellar and the finest local cuisine.

A preferred meeting spot for locals, visitors and businesspersons alike, The Hops indulges the palate with comfy pub food complimented by bottomless draughts cooled to a chilling 1degree. Best known for Eisbiens tender fall off the bone lamb shanks, diners can linger around the menu sampling a variety of tasty pub fare enhanced by a great selection of wines and no corkage charge. The Hops is bustling, family friendly establishment perfect for lazy lunches or electric sports matches.

Boasting food rated amongst the best in the country infused with eclectic touches, The Sugar Club in Beverly Hill Hotel transports the palate on fusion of contemporary cuisine flattered by intimate surroundings and the breaking shores of the Indian Ocean. With uncompromising hospitality and exquisite attention to details, diners can expect a private dining setting catered to their every whim and desire using only the freshest sourced ingredients available. Seduce the palate with starters of Chabris of Goats cheese with ribbons of zucchini, tomato vinaigrette, farm fresh salad leaves & balsamic reduction before mesmerising the tender aromatic rosette of sole filled with shrimp thermidor on roast sweet potato mash, steamed asparagus & basil beurre blanc. Round off the evening with the piece de resistance Sugar Club chocolate extravaganza accompanied by spectacular presentation and full bodied extensive wines from the Cape’s finest vineyards. The Sugar Club in Beverly Hills Hotel provides a dramatic fine dining experience wrapped in intimacy and signature flavours for the perfect romantic setting.