I have never had a bad meal or a less than par experience at this wonderful place. The staff are solicitous, their advise is apt, the general ambience is always exceptional. The food of course needs its own review because I can never do it justice. 6 of us had dinner and we each had something different. I am that guy who always wants to know what the other people's food taste like and the duck, the lamb roast, pork ribeye, ostrich fillet were alll mouth wateringly good. 3 bottles of vino, pink gins all added to a festive festive dinner. Your team is consistently good Thank You
9th Avenue Bistro is not just another fantastic restaurant, it is a perfect balance of sophistication and homeliness, you walk in the door and are greeted like you are family even if it is your first time visiting, you are seated by one of the waiters who are always friendly and very informed, you can see into the kitchen where Chefs are preparing food and laughing happily, nobody screaming at each other like in many restaurants, I think this positivity feeds its way into the food, the food is out of this world, second to none. I recommend you try EVERYTHING! if you hate fish, 9th avenue will serve you fish like you have never tasted it, you will fall in love with dishes you would never normally even order.
This place one of a kind and I will be visiting on all my special occasions.
I cannot get over the superb dining experience I had at this place! So my friend was celebrating her birthday and we went there for dinner. We were in a group so we opted for the corporate set menu. All the starters were brought out in platters so I had a little bit of everything. The pear and pea an nut salad was my favorite. For mains, I ordered the braised lamb shoulder. It was cooked to perfection and was so soft and juicy. For dessert, I had the vanilla pavlova. The staff were extremely friendly and professional. I understand it may be challenging to handle a large group dining but the evening went smoothly. I think I might have found myself a new favorite spot.
Had my birthday dinner this past Saturday. We were a group of 10 and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the food. This spot is also perfect for a cosy dinner for 2 . The reviews were right, don't let the surrounding car park turn you off. Go inside and let the service and food speak for itself!. Thanks for having us!
Surprise Date Night - nice for an occasion - I enjoyed the intimate setting. Great for a date - really enjoyed the food. Portions were perfect because the food is rich (we shared a starter and dessert). Service was great - staff were very attentive.
The passion the people at 9th Avenue Bistro have for what they do is palpable. Though the setting/ isn't too appealing, you are quickly absorbed into all the tastes/dish presentations and wines on offer. Go as a treat or for a special occasion!
Cannot fault this place!!!! It's amazing honestly and they always go the extra mile to make it alittle more intimate and special for their guests. Food was sublime, from the starters to the dessert. I felt it was heaven on earth. Happy Anniversary Mavendren Vencatasu♡ and thank you 9th Avenue Bistro for ur service and amazing dinner!!!
Andile Sikhakhane Scott
+5
I had such a great time here, good food, great service & lovely wine. Definitely coming back & inviting more people here with. Durban’s little gem
Wow, wow, wow!! So we went to this restaurant for a tasting to decide if we wanted to host a client dinner there in October... well they have the job! The food was phenomenal, every flavor and every texture was thought of and came together to create the most amazing dish! We will be back with out a doubt!
This rates and one of my top 5 best meals ever
The service is great the owner clearly knows her stuff and when a wine I ordered was out of stock she sold me another wine and made me realize her choice was a much better choice.
The Lango orzo was just sublime perfectly cooked pasta and a fresh Langoustine the sauce was just delicious
The calamari was perfectly seasoned and the accompanying sauce was so tasty
The line fish was just perfectly cooked kabeljou
The aged steak was tender and perfectly cooked not to mention the best chips ever
For dessert we had the best creme brûlée and cheesecake with Amarula.
The kiddies menu was just as good creamy fettuccine was so good my husband finished it
The freshly baked bread with a great start to lunch with a flavored butter and herbed salt
The small touches are what made the entire lunch memorable like the take home biscotti and Spk wine cork key ring them made from our spk wine
What a lovely hidden hem
We were extremely amped to try this amazingly high reviewed restaurant and I completely understand the hype. This quaint bistro is the perfect spot for any special occasion or fancy day out.. the waiters were very well trained, and welcoming. I loved the little extras they threw in like the birthday confetti and fudge. The food was absolutely delicious and definitely worth every cent. Highly recommended!
No words to describe their elegantly prepared dishes with professionalism and dedication. Place to return for birthday or other important reasons.
Had a wonderful time. Great service. Ready to explain the menu. The food was delicious and so fresh and the view pretty great too. There isn’t kiddies menu so you can choose from starters but the Sesame Chicken is a great fit and super soft. We also had the lamb chops which was so juicy and Market Fish which was deliciously crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. For dessert try the Cheesecake it’s amazing.
One of my favourite places to eat!
Their food, service and atmosphere are consistently great. The flavours are out of this world and their waiters are highly knowledgeable.
Amazing atmosphere . Waiter Russell was attentive and super friendly. Had a great time. Good wine recommendations for meals.
It is a must try for a Durbanite , views are great staff are friendly and venue is elegant , food presentation is great , taste is quality , the coffee could be better for a Resturant of this standard . Although the waiters were friendly, more attention could be given to patrons , we have had circumstances whereby we had physically go to the bar to order - for a restaurant of this standard we don’t expect this . Other than that is was great . We had the lamb chops - which was great , and seafood pasta with squid ink - which was great as well .
Phenomenal restaurant- food was sublime - I had the duck, fabulous and my husband had the sea bass, delicious. Dessert was a new and fantastic treat- benoit.
The service was superb, thank you ChiChi and Brian! All the Staff Team are so warm, welcoming and professional.
The design and decor is so understated but pure style and elegant sophistication. The attention to detail is outstanding.
Very friendly and helpful stuff
Incredibly amazing views(especially at night)
The food is ok.
Fantastic views from this venue, quite good service to back it up as well. The food though is a bit average. I expected fine dining standard cuisine, but this falls a bit short. Still good food but normal, wholesome meals. Priced a bit high but not backed up with high standards of cuisine that I looked forward to. I visited twice to make sure. Once for lunch and once for dinner. I will still visit again and hope that they have improved a bit.
Really nice oysters. Good service.
Sadly it's right on the docks and across the street from very run down blocks of flats in downtown Durban. We did not feel overly safe walking into and out of the restaurant. Loads of people loitering around outside.
Top notch restaurant....oooh the service is amazing.👌🏾
The ambiance is amazing , I highly recommend the restaurant the food was delicious and the service was fantastic from the lady named phoebe.
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