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Dining The guide was updated: 2023-10-31

Indian influence is strong on the local dining scene (Durban's favourite dish is the "bunny chow" – a hollow bread loaf filled with spicy curry), with multiple Indian restaurants spread out across Durban, peaking in concentration in the Indian quarter. Fine dining establishments dot North Durban, while fabled South African steaks are to be searched for in Florida Road (Durban's thoroughfare and popular entertainment hub) and beyond.

9th Avenue Waterside

9th Avenue Waterside

9th Avenue Waterside runs under the patronage of a celebrated local chef and serves up offerings of local produce such as fish of the day, free-range duck, grilled beef steaks and lamb shoulder. The wine list provides an extensive selection of South African labels.

Olive & Oil

Olive & Oil

Glenwood's Olive and Oil consistently delivers superb Mediterranean dining, with a meal made up of several appetizers to share and a main — anything from meat and seafood grills to pizza and pasta. Service is impeccable, and outdoor seating available in good weather.

Butcher Boys

Butcher Boys

Heralded as one of Durban's finest, the Butcher Boys steakhouse delivers on counts of excellent food and impeccable service. It is rumoured to serve some of the best steaks in town, with an extensive menu that compliments the meat selection. Special lunch menu available.

Havana Grill

Havana Grill

Havana Grill serves some of the finest steaks in town, with meat carefully processed at the in-house butchery. The restaurant offers unbeatable vistas of the sea and Durban shoreline to diners who request panoramic seating at reservation. Serves meats, a plethora of fresh seafood, and dishes with some Italian and Mexican influences.

The Cargo Hold Restaurant

The Cargo Hold Restaurant

Dine within arm's reach of the uShaka shark tank and marvel at graceful marine predators as you tuck into excellent seafood offerings of this one-of-kind restaurant. Book in advance to get the best table. It is not required to pay the Marine World entry fee to attend.

Govinda's

Govinda's

Located on-site of the Hare Krishna Temple, Govinda's is a purely vegetarian restaurant that caters to both devotees and outsiders. No garlic or onion is used in food preparation, which does not prevent the restaurant from having dedicated return customers.

The Little India Restaurant

The Little India Restaurant

The well-regarded local restaurant reflects Durban's ethnic heritage, and serves excellent Indian specialties at very affordable prices. One quintessentially local specialty to try is the so-called "bunny chow" — a hollow bread loaf filled with curry.

The Rainbow

The Rainbow

Sundays see the restaurant at its busiest, guests enjoying unpretentious local fare and listening to live jazz, whose sounds have been filling the restaurant's air since 1981. See their website for show schedules. Located inland from Durban proper.

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