Must-see restaurants in KwaZulu-Natal

  • Fat Cat Coffee Shop

    KwaZulu-Natal

    Casual, friendly Fat Cat is a nice, open spot tucked away off the main drag. Breakfast is recommended, especially the Mediterranean Surprise.

  • Burlesque Cafe

    KwaZulu-Natal

    A quirky little retro treat with a chic vintage interior and cheeky menu items featuring organic produce. Good veggie options.

  • African Peninsula Restaurant

    Durban

    Basically a huge balcony overlooking the ocean, the location of this coastal spot gets rave reviews from travellers. Offerings include typical grilled…

  • Roma Revolving Restaurant

    Durban

    One of the handful of central restaurants surviving in Durban, Roma offers stunning views over the city in its own leaning House of John Ross. Beautifully…

  • House of Curries

    Durban

    A more salubrious spot than many to sample bunny chow (or a range of other Indian-inspired dishes), House of Curries is a local institution. Grab a quart…

  • Ski Boat Club

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    The food is far from spectacular but the setting more than compensates. Take a dip in the pool or keep an eye out for crocs and hippos in the estuary from…

  • Waffle House

    KwaZulu-Natal

    Tourists flock to this pleasant spot on the edge of a lagoon for fresh Belgian-style waffles with every sweet and savoury topping under the sun. Some…

  • Waffle Hut

    Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

    After you’ve stuffed yourself with savoury and sweet waffles, get your fill of handmade rugs (some locally made, others imported) at this cafe located at…

  • Tatham Art Gallery Cafe

    KwaZulu-Natal

    Dip into quiche, beef curry or lasagne at the upstairs cafe at Tatham Gallery, or grab a table on the outside balcony. Also on offer are sweet treats such…

  • Bingelela

    Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

    There's a vast menu here featuring pasta, steak, seafood, curries and salad, but the best bet is the wood-fired pizza. It's based at Bingelela B&B, just…

  • Rich's Cafe

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Serves up wraps, sandwiches, real coffee and all-day breakfasts in a nice little courtyard garden.

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