The Riverside Cafe is located in the Riverside Hotel on the Umgeni riverbank. Sit at a table near the window and enjoy the gorgeous view. Try the chicken satay and Fried Prawns which are the chef specialties out here. For dessert, feast on the Knicker Bocker Bali which is a mix of vanilla and chocolate ice cream Marshmallows with sliced Bananas as a topping! Though the dining room offers little privacy, this is a good place to enjoy a great meal.
Cargo Hold is a restaurant in the popular uShaka Marine World offering the customers with a visual as well as culinary experience. This restaurant has been built beautifully in the heart of the Phantom ship that stands as a major attraction in this marine park. Dining space across all the levels is completely surrounded by well-maintained tanks with wide species of fishes and other aquatic animals in it. You will get the opportunity to not only get inside this ship, but also dine in it with the view of ferocious sharks swimming around in their tanks. Fond of seafood? Order one of the sea platters served here and experience the authentic flavors of South African seafood. With beautiful view, great service and delicious food, your dining experience at the Cargo Hold is bound to be a memorable one.
Freedom Cafe, situated adjoining The Concierge Boutique Hotel, is a cafe with an offbeat theme serving freshly brewed coffee and brunch items. With old metal shipping containers being converted to comfortable dining place by adding glass doors and walls, the setting at this cafe is quiet unique. The interior of this used to be container is fully furnished with comfortable chairs, couches, tables and a bar section. Food menu here comprises healthy yet tasty options like Eggs Benedict, French Toast and Buttermilk Pancake Stack. This cafe boasts a fine selection of exquisite Sav Blanc, Red and Rose Wines to choose from. The Freedom Cafe also has an outdoor seating area in the patio with huge fig trees providing natural shade to the customers. Due to its alluring atmosphere, this venue plays host to different private events round the year.
Seamlessly interlacing cultural aesthetics with culinary expertise, Olive & Oil is a long-standing restaurant, family-run for over 100 years. Their menu, inspired by the magnificent Aegean sea, features uniquely crafted dishes in a refined setting, hence providing patrons with an unparalleled dining experience. An amalgamation of comfort food and sophisticated hospitality, this restaurant is a favorite among toddlers and adults alike. The garlic-topped Parca Ham focaccia comes with salsa verde and pocerino shavings while the Classic Calamari is one of the many delectable seafood dishes. There is nothing quite like pairing this very meal with Home-made Fishcakes or a choice of Mediterranean Dips. A smattering of desserts like the Lindt White Chocolate Cheesecake or the classic Crème Bruleé make for an ideal and satisfying end.Their specially curated kids' menu comprises delightful delicacies like Chicken Nuggets, Olive Mac & Cheese and the likes.
Eyadini Lounge, situated in the heart of Umlazi, is a restobar known for its trendy ambience, party events and its authentic South African braai menu. Top local as well as international DJs play at this venue on a regular basis making this the party hotspot of the city. The spacious open air compound allows you to dance as you would please without having the fear of stepping on someone else's shoes. With loud music, great food and wide range of drinks, the ambience at this lounge is perfect for a night full of partying and fun. Braai menu comprises options like chicken, lamb, beef, wors and liver. If you are not fond of grilled meat, you can opt for the boiled lamb or chicken. They also serve traditional African culinary delights like Phutu and Chakalaka. Eyadini Lounge is the perfect place for grabbing a cold beer, smoking hookah, listening to great music and spending quality time with your friends or loved ones.
Proffering a distinct take on Szechuan cooking, China Plate has emerged as one of the much revered restaurants in the country. It has been established by the well-traveled chef George Hu, who has cooked for dignitaries such as President Arap Moi of Kenya. The restaurant serves an array of menus listing some of the most delectable dishes hailing from the Chinese school of cooking. Chicken Corn Soup (served with sake wine and chopped chives), a choice of Mandarin Fish or Veg Mushroom Fu Yong, a choice of Beef or Chicken Chop Suey, Chinese Fried Rice, Ice cream and Chinese tea make it to their six-course lunch menu, which is fulfilling, to say the least. On the flip side, their A-La-Carte menu comprises flavorful fare like Fry Dumplings, traditional Won Ton Soup, Chicken Chop Suey and the sizzling and spicy Prawns Platter. A choice of Sweet Spring Roll or a fascinating Deep Fried Banana with Ice Cream make for an ideal sweet finish. The China Plate is also famed for its take-out facility, which has a designated menu of its own, alongside one boasting select spirits.