Durban and KwaZulu-Natal Restaurants
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1. Jack Salmon Fish House
$$ | Glenashley |A short drive north of the city, the small suburb of Glenashley has an elevated position that offers diners a pleasant sea view, but this restaurant's fresh seafood, prepared in unique and traditional ways, is the drawing card, with excellent service keeping the place busy during lunch and dinner. For starters, opt for the sushi or the Falkland Island calamari tubes stuffed with prawns and peri-peri dressing and then char-grilled. The catch of the day—dorado, swordfish, or Cape salmon—or Thai-inspired seared tuna as well as the variety of seafood platters are recommended mains. If you have room, round out the meal with a panna cotta—flavors change daily.
1 Aubrey Dr., Durban, KwaZulu Natal, 4051, South Africa031-572–3664Known For
- Fresh seafood
- Excellent view
- Panna cotta
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2. Barbacoa
$$ | | South AmericanThis is an Argentinian-styled mecca for red-meat lovers where steaks are cooked on an open charcoal fire and South American music dictates the atmosphere. There's also an on-site butchery where local grain-fed beef is aged and cut to size to suit all appetites. Cuts are served with a choice of sauces (mushroom and red wine, cheese, or garlic to name a few) and vegetable sides. Alternates include deboned chicken and freshly seared tuna. Their exclusive Malbec is an obvious wine choice, with a range of other high and low vintage reds and whites to choose from.
Lighthouse Mall, Chartwell Dr., Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal, 4320, South Africa031-561–4106 -
3. Elephant & I
$$ | |The question is what won't you find to eat at this popular restaurant in the Boardwalk Inkwazi shopping center. You name it, they've got it: from burgers, wraps, salads, bagel sandwiches, and paninis, to a jumble of international dinner dishes, like moussaka, lasagna, quiche, shepherd's pie, or stir-fry, topped off with dessert. Early opening hours are a big bonus, all the better to enjoy an extensive menu of breakfast classics or a muffin and a great selection of coffee drinks. If you want to come for dinner, be aware that they close early evening (3 pm on Sunday), so call to check. Wi-Fi is offered here—a big draw card.
Shop L26, Boardwalk Centre, Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal, 3900, South Africa035-789–7269Known For
- Variety
- Breakfasts
- Burgers and salads
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Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted -
4. Joop's Place
$$ | Morningside | Steak HouseNo trip to South Africa would be complete without a good traditional steak, and without a doubt, Joop's (pronounced yopes) is the best and most popular steak house in Durban. It goes without saying that most customers are regulars. It has an intimate, homey atmosphere, though the interior design is certainly nothing special. The food is the true focus, with Joop—a butcher by trade—himself selecting and preparing the steaks in an open kitchen. The specialty here is panfried steak; the pepper steak and Hollandse (Dutch-style) biefstuk (a center-cut fillet panfried in black butter and flambéed in brandy) are tasty favorites. The exceptionally hungry should try the 800-gram (about 21-ounce) T-bone.
Avonmore Centre, shop 14, 9th Ave., Durban, KwaZulu Natal, 4001, South Africa031-312–9135Restaurant Details
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5. Kashmir
$$ | | IndianThe menu features mainly North Indian dishes that are so large and filling that—take our word for it—appetizers are not needed. Standout curries include butter chicken, lamb gosht pasanda (done in an almond-and-cream sauce with saffron), and the navratan korma (mixed vegetables cooked in cashew gravy with fruit). The interior provides a sophisticated dining experience, which continues onto an enclosed terrace. There's a good, reasonably priced buffet on Friday and Saturday nights and a carvery for Sunday lunch.
11 McCausland Crescent, Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal, 4317, South Africa031-561–7486 -
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6. Miners' Rest Tea Shop
$$ | |In a delightfully restored pre-1913 miner's cottage at the Talana Museum, the tea shop serves light refreshments as well as more substantial home-cooked meals. The food is excellent and the atmosphere most welcoming. Destroyed by a fire in 2010, it's been reconstructed to its former glory. You can also take advantage of the braai and picnic sites on the museum grounds, and the Sunday buffet is very popular. You'll need to book ahead for this.
Dundee, KwaZulu Natal, 3000, South Africa034-212–1704Known For
- Sunday buffet
- Quality meals
- Friendly service
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7. Olive & Oil
$$ | |You can't go wrong with the fantastic and well-priced Mediterranean-inspired fare here. The best way to start your meal is with a meze platter to share before moving on to main courses like calamari, steaks, pastas with Sicilian and Moroccan flavors, and the easy-on-the-budget pizzas. The large restaurant is not suitable for a romantic night out, but it's great for families and offers consistently good food and service. If the weather's warm, try for a table on the verandah.
15 Chartwell Dr., Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal, 4319, South Africa031-561–2618Known For
- Outdoor seating
- Family-friendly setting
- Excellent value
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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