The high tea here is a proper treat. Got a good mix of sweet and savoury bites, and they swapped the savouries for veggie ones without any fuss. Service was friendly the whole way through. Terrace has a killer sea view too. Just wish the scones came out a bit warmer, but that&#39;s me being picky.

We stopped by for a late lunch and I was really happy with how fresh everything tasted. The grilled fish was light, not oily at all, and the veggies still had a bit of crunch. Our waitress Snothile was lovely too, took time to explain the specials without rushing us. Place was warm and cosy, easy to relax in. Only thing, it got a bit busy after 1pm, but that&rsquo;s probably a good sign.

Stopped by for a slice of cake and coffee. Big portions, that&#39;s for sure. Place was quiet enough to sit and relax for a bit. Staff were friendly, didn&#39;t rush me. Cake was good, not too sweet. Fine spot if you&#39;re in the area and need a break.

Had lunch here with a couple of friends and honestly the view alone is worth it 🌊 We grabbed a table by the window and just sat there chatting way longer than we should&#39;ve. Food was solid, nothing mind-blowing but tasty enough. Service was fine, not too pushy. Would come back just for the relaxed vibe honestly.

Solid smash burgers and fries. Waitress sorted us out when the wind kicked up on the deck, moved tables without a fuss. BBQ wings were a bit off though, tasted more like tomato sauce. Durban North branch stays consistent, that&#39;s the main thing.

Came here for a quick bite after walking around the Pearl. The hazelnut latte was solid, and the avocado toast hit the spot. Place has that modern, open feel you don&#39;t always get in malls. Service was friendly enough. Only thing is the seating could be a bit more comfy if you&#39;re planning to stay a while.

Sat outside on a warm afternoon, that was the highlight. Steak came out cooked properly, ros&eacute; was decent too. Andile looked after us well, no complaints there. Place wasn&#39;t too busy which helped. Just a solid spot if you&#39;re in the area and want something easy.

Quinton looked after us properly - friendly without being over the top. First time here and he made it easy. Will be back.

The sushi was spot on, and that mojito paired perfectly with the prawn pasta. A bit noisy inside, but the breeze outside helps.

We came in with a big group, place was packed. Service still kept up, no long waits for drinks or food. That&#39;s not always easy to pull off. Food was decent, nothing fancy, but they handled the crowd well. Good spot if you&#39;re with a bunch of people and don&#39;t want to be waiting around all night.

The bunny chow here is still solid&mdash;fresh bread and that proper Durban curry taste. Portions are big enough to skip lunch before. Ocean view&#39;s a nice touch too.

The burgers here are seriously good&mdash;like, I&rsquo;m still thinking about them days later. The shoestring fries were crispy and salty just right. Service was quick too, which I appreciated since I was starving. Only thing is it got a bit busy around lunch, but that&rsquo;s probably a good sign. Definitely my new spot for a burger fix. 🍔

The detox juices are really fresh and well made, the green one especially. Prices are a bit steep for the portion size though. Service was friendly enough.

Service was spot on even though it was super busy. Our food came out looking great and cooked just right. The free popcorn was a cute little extra too 🍿

Came for lunch and tried the grilled linefish. The manager actually took time to explain the menu, which was nice. Fish was fresh, cooked just right. Portion felt a bit small for the price though. Place was quiet when I visited, easy to get a table.

Buffet spread was solid &mdash; lots of curries, chutneys, and fresh rotis coming out hot. The whole place has that old colonial vibe, right by the sea. Bit pricey for what it is, but you leave full. Worth it if you&#39;re in the area.

Ethan knew his stuff when we asked about wine pairing&mdash;suggested a lighter red that worked perfectly with the grilled fish. Lunch crowd was thin, so we got the quiet corner table. Food came out quick and hot. Only hiccup was the bread basket arrived late, but honestly didn&#39;t care by then. Solid spot if you&#39;re after a relaxed midday meal with decent pours. 🍷

Been coming here for a while now. Place stays clean, staff are friendly enough. Outdoor seating&#39;s decent when the weather cooperates. Food&#39;s pretty good too, nothing fancy but consistent. Only thing is it can get a bit busy around lunch, but that&#39;s expected. Fine spot for a regular meal.

Came here on a busy Saturday with a few friends. The food was solid for what we paid, honestly not bad at all. Service was a bit slow but we were chatting so it didn&#39;t really bother us. Would come back if we&#39;re in the area again 😊

The lamb chops were the highlight. Properly charred, still juicy inside, that smoky flavour coming through. Butter chicken was decent too, rich but not overly sweet. Buffet had plenty of curry options, though I didn&#39;t bother with much else. Dessert table looked good but I was too full to care. Would go back just for those chops.

The sirloin came out exactly medium rare and that white wine sauce really worked. Baked potato on the side was solid. Just wish the place wasn&#39;t so loud.

Stopped by for a quick dinner and ended up staying longer than planned. The pork ribs are R120 and honestly that&rsquo;s a solid deal&mdash;portion was big enough that I couldn&rsquo;t finish. Beer came properly ice cold too. Place gets a bit noisy later on, but it&rsquo;s fine if you&rsquo;re not in a rush.

Stopped in for dinner and the place feels calmer now, decor&rsquo;s a big upgrade. Had the grilled fish, cooked just right, flaky and moist. Their margarita packed a proper punch, not too sweet, which I appreciate. Service was a bit slow mid-meal, but the drink made up for it. Solid spot if you&rsquo;re after a relaxed evening.

We popped in on a quiet Tuesday, so the place wasn&#39;t hectic. Our waiter was brilliant, really on top of the wine list and suggested a great Pinotage that paired nicely with the lamb. But then he vanished and someone else took over, and we had to chase him for the bill. Food was decent, though a bit steep for the portion sizes. Wouldn&#39;t rush back, but that first glass was a highlight.

Service was quick and friendly, no complaints there. Food was decent but the peppermint crisp dessert fell flat. Fine for a fast lunch stop if you&#39;re in a rush.

Right on the beachfront, can&#39;t beat the location. Grilled prawns and the crayfish starter were solid. Cocktails did the job. Service was a bit slow but nothing crazy.

Service was proper warm and friendly. They kept checking in without hovering, which I appreciated. Even on a cooler day they made sure we were comfortable. Food did its job too, nothing fancy but solid. Place has that easy vibe where you don&#39;t feel rushed. Wouldn&#39;t mind stopping by again if I&#39;m in the area.

The waiter actually knew his wines and picked a solid Pinotage to go with the springbok. Service was spot on, no hovering. Owner even dropped us at the hotel when the cab never showed. That kind of personal touch you don&#39;t forget.

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