Durban Travel Guide

Durban, South Africa — Food and Dining

Restaurants in Durban, South Africa

Restaurants
Expensive

9th Avenue Bistro
Award-winning chef Carly Goncalves serves up international food of the highest quality in the unpretentious surroundings of his Greyville restaurant.

Avonmore Center, 9th Avenue
Tel: (031) 312 9134.
Website: www.9thavenuebistro.co.za

Cargo Hold
Gaze at the monster predators through the glass tank of the shark aquarium at uShaka Marina, while dining on some of the best fish dishes, done with an international twist, in Durban.

uShaka Marina, The Phantom Ship, 1 King Shaka Avenue
Tel: (031) 328 8065.

Fabulous
Highly rated Moroccan restaurant opposite Durban's Botanical Gardens, offering an extensive menu served in what the restaurant itself describes as decadent surroundings.

37 St Thomas Road, Berea
Tel: (031) 201 7292.

Moderate

Spiga D’oro
An Italian place in Morningside serving great lashes of Italian food, it’s very well known in the neighborhood. Typical of Italian pavement bistros, this little corner of Italy feels very authentic and is a good antithesis to Durban’s spice.

200 Florida Road
Tel: (031) 303 9511.

Cheap

Taco Zulu
Mexican food with a South African influence in the Morningside district, this place has become well established on the Durban eating scene and is a relaxed option with very reasonable prices.

237 Florida Road
Tel: (031) 303 9584.

Nightlife

Most of Durban’s nightlife options is centerd on the docks area, along the Golden Mile, and in suburbs such as Morningside and Westville.

Bars

Joe Cool's
A long established and very popular haunt where Durban's beautiful people hang out. Situated on the beach front, it offers seven bars across two decks, fabulous cocktails and shooters.

Lower Marine Parade
Tel: (031) 332 9697.
Website: www.joecools.co.za

Billy the Bum's
Claiming to be at the cutting edge of mixology, this drinking hole serves cocktails on a large patio amongst a raucous crowd.

Windermere Road, Morningside
Tel: (031) 303 1988.
Website: www.billythebums.co.za

Society
This is is a classy place set in a converted historical house, with wonderful kitschy decor and plenty of beautiful folk which also serves Asian sushi and tapas.

Florida Rd