r/Durban • u/Jimmysp437 • Jul 25 '25

Fine restaurants in and around Durban

Looking for some hidden gems, or even some that are not so hidden and I may have overlooked

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u/mamazombieza Jul 25 '25

The livingroom at summerhill in cowies hill.

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 25 '25

The best of the best! I go there 2-3 times a year; went there in February for valentines and probably will go again in September for my anniversary.... unless I come across a worthy competitor haha

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u/Unique_Skill1743 Jul 25 '25

Chefs Table - Umhlanga.

Butlers - Hillcrest

Zimbali - Fire room

Beira Alta - there's one in Sibaiya and Ballito. Both are good

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 25 '25

Been to Chefs Table and Beira Alta a good couple of times. Good foods!

I will check out Butlers now. And damn, I keep on forgetting about the Fireroom; do you know if it's the same that it's Monte Casino? That one was good!

Thank you for the recommendations

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u/Useful-Landscape-593 Jul 25 '25

FR Monte is miles ahead of the Zimbali branch.

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 26 '25

I think I was there in December 2021. One of the best steaks I ever had; perhaps top 3! Peppercorn crusted flambéed in cognac. Absolutely divine!

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u/Unique_Skill1743 Jul 25 '25

I haven't been to Zimbali Fireroom but I've heared from close family and friends that its good. Maybe check the reviews before going though

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 26 '25

I will, but I remember my partner mentioning it more than once, so perhaps it is time. I have just started a list of restaurants that I must visit haha

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u/pappapora Jul 25 '25

I work contractually for the defence industry and the chefs table has nosedived. Food was good but not mind blowing and it had a fast food feel. I took my coworkers there to celebrate a birthday of theirs and we ended up at a bar as the service was basic.

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u/Various-Artichoke-70 Jul 25 '25

Maraki - Hillcrest. I've been to all of the above. Maraki is my favorite. Have to book. Edit - spelling

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 25 '25

It must be great, then! Thank you, I will check it out

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u/Aggravating-Pound598 Jul 25 '25

9th Avenue Waterside ?

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 25 '25

This was the very first fine dining restaurant that I took my partner to, almost 11 years ago, when it was still in 9th Avenue haha. It set the bar really high! I've been many times since

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u/angryhoodie Jul 25 '25

Yori Oki was a very, very good time. The food matched its price and we really had a nice time.

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 25 '25

I'll have to check this out. Sounds fun

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u/Unique_Skill1743 Jul 25 '25

Yori Oki is Soo good! It definitely is pricey - with portion size a bit small. Definitely worth the experience

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u/ZeeziltheSloth Jul 25 '25

Bel Pinto in Umdloti is incredible! Stunning views and amazing food. Service is best I’ve experienced in a very long time

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 26 '25

Thank you! I will check it out.

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u/Charis-Ch Jul 25 '25

3603 in Gillitts. Their dinners are incredible

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 26 '25

I was checking this place out not too long ago. With your recommendation, it has just moved higher on my list haha. Thank you!

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u/youvebeenjammed Jul 26 '25

wow this looks amazing

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u/NoApartment7399 High Tea Connoisseur Jul 25 '25

St James hotel on Venice

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 25 '25

Thanks! It looks cool!

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u/NoApartment7399 High Tea Connoisseur Jul 25 '25

I havent been there in about 6 years though, last I went i had a great lunch there

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 26 '25

Seems like it would be great for a Sunday lunch, when I am in that area. Which just might be tomorrow

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u/TwoWarm700 Jul 25 '25

Spice, Westbrook

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 26 '25

Sounds interesting. Thank you, I will check it out

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u/TwoWarm700 Jul 26 '25

Let us know what you decide on and how it went.

Good luck 🤞

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 28 '25

I have a made a list with answers from this post. I have 13 restaurants, so far, that I haven't tried. I will try them all (over the next couple of months). I will try to remember to come back to this post and give my feedback haha

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u/Powerful_Collar_4144 Jul 26 '25

45 on Eat Street in Ballito.The food is good.

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 26 '25

Thank you! I will check it out

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u/youvebeenjammed Jul 26 '25

Delfi is a quietly and consistently excellent place to dine.

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 26 '25

Looks good! My partner and I do love us some Greek food. Might just head there tonight. Thank you

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u/youvebeenjammed Jul 26 '25

Easily the best thing you can do is order yourselves a 1kg peri peri prawns with chips. And then get some bread rolls to wipe the platter clean :D

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 26 '25

And just like that, I have an intense craving for prawns!

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u/avid333 Jul 26 '25

The black rabbit - Hillcrest. Honorable mention 1904 bistrro Americain - Kloof

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 28 '25

I've heard of The Black Rabbit. Will check out both of them. Thank you!

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u/Gullible_Afternoon6 Jul 28 '25

9Sky , A really good Japanese restaurant in Gateway Shopping centre Pricing good for low to high end

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u/Jimmysp437 Jul 28 '25

9Sky in Gateway? How did I miss this lol. Thank you, I will check it out

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u/ConsiderationRude385 Jul 25 '25

u cn checkout nearby restaurants under businesses on https://istoko.co.za it also shows you whats on special and chefs on duty