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Cafe 1999

93/100 (1632 ratings)

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"Perfection. The most incredible starters, calamari & tentacles. Mains, 300g Sirloin with ginger sweet potato wedges, sautéed greens, wasabi butter..."

Tate Keet

"It was my birthday on the 4th of april. My love surprised me to this exquisite ,classy restaurant. Excellent customer service by Mthokozosi he made..."

Helen Nzuza Mngomezulu

"I was completely blown away by our experience. From the minute we arrived, you felt like the most valued patron in the restaurant. The waiters are..."

Lizelle Henze

"Loved it, had an awesome time on this classy germ in the city outskirts, the food was on point and I had the best pudding courtesy of the house for..."

Chwepheshe Similo Khumalo

"Great food and wine pairing last night with our wine club. The food was delicious and very well paired. Service was..."

Alison Wixley

"Outstanding dinner tonight! I honestly rate it as one of the best in Durban.... Thanks for a lovely..."

Vicky Pomakov

"The food is at a high standard, beautifully prepared and presented. The ambience of the restaurant is amazing as well. Our waiter was one of the..."

Graham Bennett

"Its a great place to be trendy lots good vibes , hidden from the concrete jungle and great variety of food . Love..."

Chetty Danny

"The most devine food I've ever eaten. Thank you for the wonderful service and the incredible..."

Paula Rossell

"The location is perfect. The food is impeccably decadent, the service infallible. Great place. Highly..."

Sian Lindeque

"Consistently excellent, with outstanding service, great wine selection and creative menu. It’s always the right..."

Mark R Foerster

"The service was really good. And I came from greece... so the fillet I had was perfectly cooked. Love the meat in Africa. The starter was lovely and..."

Rena Diakosavas

"LOVED everything about the restaurant,our waiter Matt was excellent,food outstanding and great..."

Sandra Scott

"This was just wow! Crispy duck pancakes as a starter, and seared tuna as a main. Very rarely have I experienced a flavour sensation like this...."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"Incredible service, The staff are very friendly. The food is outstanding too. The restaurant is nice and clean, great setting. It’s definitely a..."

Megan Batty

"The experience was absolutely amazing. The friendly and attentative staff were one great thing, but the food was even better. The mains were heavenly..."

Rashmika

"Had a phenomenal meal tonight at Café ‘99. We had two starter courses - the stuffed and deep-fried kalamata olives were divine, but we thought the..."

Sarah Herrington

"The place is amazing, the service was great and the waiter was absolutely well knowledgeable about the food. Food arrived on time, and made with the..."

Lungelo Mhlongo

"We heard so many good reports about Cafe 99 and were not disappointed! The Cafe style atmosphere totally uncontrived and perfect for the Italian..."

Adamhfuller

"Got to visit this little place for restaurant week. What a lovely showcase of their menu and some added surprises. The food was good but the deserts..."

Jacqueline Naidoo

"Dinner here with friends whilst visiting Durban was spiritual. A superb meal from start to finish. Service excellent. Food of exceptional quality!!!..."

Cheryl

"There is no other word to describe it but exceptional 👌🏻 many vegetarian options to choose from. Last of the very few good restaurants in..."

Bhavsha Sudesh Badul

"Great service and really welcoming host Mo! Small cost restaurant in central durban. Excellent food, and complimentary starter given. Good selection..."

Sonia

"Fortunately got taken here by some of their regular patrons (who the staff treat like celebrities) and had a lovely experience. Wonderful..."

Phat_Panda118

"Just had a delicious birthday dinner here and the service was awesome, the music chilled and the food superb. Sure, the menu is pricey but you pay..."

Gwillym Anthony Pitt

"What a delight! Amazing dishes. Lots of flavour. Depth and breadth in flavours. Very relaxed atmosphere. Very professional waiters. Brilliant..."

Marc Morris

"Cafe 1999👠A Fine Dining restaurant which is good to go to when you feel up for a classy Dinner. This restaurant will be perfect for that..."

Prina

"Went with the prawn pasta here guys, it was so good. I even got the small portion but it was so rich that it was more than enough to fill me up. But..."

Kreesan Pillay

"Great fine dining experience. Extensive wine selection and knowledgable staff. My main was the duck with a pea & pancetta risotto. The duck was..."

Pomesha Narayansamy

"Fresh, good wine list. Excellent service. Enticing menu that at times unfortunately doesn't completely deliver to its promise but overall a good..."

Philip Myburgh

"Very nice first date restaurant. Slightly more relaxed than a fine dinning but you won't be served food you can make at home. Good wine and lovely..."

Charlene Chenaye Donald

"Good range of options on the menu and excellent wine list, including WBG options which were quite ok. Specials were outstanding - both Tuna tartar ..."

Mikebiesheuvel

"Lovely find in Durban, where we enjoyed a relaxed but excellent birthday dinner for 2. Service: friendly, unpretentious service that is present..."

Mlekena

"For some fusion flavour you have to try the Turkish Fig as a titbit (starter), but their fillet steak is worth going back for time and..."

Stephen Smith

"Awesome treat to have a special dinner with a darling friend. Service is 12/10. - awesome waitress went to find me a "vase" wine glass ! We..."

Lee-Anne Jacobs

"The menu was varied and offered something for everyone and once we ordered the food was great. Be sure to try the deep-fried calamata olives. The..."

Larissa Klazinga

"Had a dinner at Cafe 1999, based on the Zomato recommendation. I was not disappointed. The food was fresh, innovative and oh so tasty, with unusual..."

Andre Nel

"My favorite place ever!! Triple chocolate brownies with homemade poppy seed ice-cream is everything. It's a beautiful Restaraunt with really great..."

Latara

"Been going here for 14 years. Never, ever, had anything short of an excellent meal. One of the only places I'll happily order the special that the..."

Jared Krause

"Still trying to find the words to describe the amazing Panacotta with a berry sorbet and jelly cubes dessert 😍. Dont think I was ever as quiet as..."

Mayuri

"This is a restaurant that will make you want to go back time and again. The food teases you, waiters know their wine which is scarce in Durban,..."

Helen Mulder

"The perfect dish is difficult, if impossible to create, but sometimes perfection is achieved in a dish that is pure genius.I had such a meal at..."

Wilna Bester

"Decided to try out Cafe 1999 last week after my hubby had been asking to go there for ages! What a lovely experience, the restaurant reminds me of..."

Devarsh

"Absolutely loved this little restaurant. The menu is fantastic and every single thing we ordered from starts to desserts was delicious. Our waitress..."

Anthea Kavallieratos

"I hosted a client dinner here and the food and service was fantastic. I had the olives (a must try) and the seared, sesame crusted tuna special -..."

Chris

"Amazing food! Started with the famous olives and then had the crayfish special with salad and chips and their wonderful aioli.Perfect last 2014..."

Nthabiseng Chaane

"One of my favourite restaurants in South Africa!! I always make a special trip down to Durban especially to pop in here. The staff and owners are..."

Kirstymacm

"Brilliant food, well prepared. Lovely setting. A bit pricey but definitely worthwhile when looking for a fine dining..."

Sapna

"Visited for Saturday dinner. Ordered 4 vegetarian and 1 lamb starters. All were brought out within 15 minutes of ordering. All starters were..."

Dominic Naidoo

"What can I say, Cafe 1999 is probably the best restaurant I have been to in ages. Excellent waitress who served us, she knew every special for..."

Anthony George Kirkwood

"Always a great experience, delicious food most importantly, backed up by great service. Cant go wrong here. The potatoes fried in duck fat is a..."

Karthick Naidoo

"Absolutely loved this place! Every dish is full of flavour and looks beautiful. Staff are friendly and attending - our glasses were never empty. Will..."

Lucy Beningfield

"A message from my tongue - I hadn't even been given breakfast, so when I got there I was super sensitive and needy. However, when the rich flavor..."

Craig Blewett

"Great wine, food and service! Super attentive staff who offer an experience rather than just a..."

kirst

"Was traveling solo in Durban and this establishment welcome me this solo diner. The seared beef strips is top notch, tender and..."

Jasmine Ho-van der Merwe

"Bold flavours with excellent service; A taste advenure! This restaurant is on par with the..."

Samil Purmeswar

"The perfect night for a date night. The food was exceptional but beware the smooth talking sommelier who will sweet talk you into buying wine almost..."

Ugeetha Gangen

"Best food in Durban. Awesome vibe and a must..."

Marlize Chase

"Mo is absolutely brilliant. Most knowledgeable host in Durban. Food is great and..."

Yureshen Pillai

"Delicious food. Knowledgeable waiters. Great place for a..."

Kris Goodwin

"Love this place. One of my top 5 favourite restaurants in Durban. Top quality service and menu. Generous menu, excellent prices for the level of food..."

Leighton M

"This cosy little restaurant tucked away in Durban is an absolute treat. The meals on offer are to an international standard, as a friend in the..."

Dylan Coles

"AWESOME service and food. The ambiance is chill and relaxing, and the service is welcoming and accommodating. I ordered the steak, it came perfectly,..."

Erica Azul

"We had a terrific dinner at Cafe 1999. When we arrived, the wait staff knew exactly where our table was just from our name. The wine selection is..."

David Reiersgord

"This is fine dining with the most knowledgeable staff on food. Our waitress knew the food so well and articulated the menu as if she wrote it. From..."

Sello Maripane

"Such an awesome place. Warm welcoming and absolutely friendly staff. The food was Excellent had a seafood risotto and my fiance had the duck breast..."

Daniel Sandberg

9th Avenue Waterside

87/100 (3665 ratings)

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"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..."

Dennis Ngxongo

"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..."

Bianca McAdam

"Totally out of this world! Graham is an incredibly talented chef. He takes the ordinary and creates an extraordinary explosive culinary experience. I..."

Daniyel Berry

"The Best food ever!! Im not one to finish my food but I cleaned my plate! The delicious Calamari starter, the Phenomenal duck dish and then the most..."

Vaneshree Lucas

"Amazing food, the best service and such warm & friendly staff, our waiter was a legend ! I will definitely be back ! I highly recommend 9th Avenue..."

Caleb Singh

"The duck liver parfait alone is worth 5 stars. The warm, friendly reception when we arrive, the super-efficient service from the waiters, and the..."

Gareth Lagesse

"Simply awesome from start to finish. The food was amazing and the service was friendly and efficient. I had the langostine orzo to start which was..."

Michelle Sutton

"From start to finish this was the most incredible experience, the service was amazing and the food was beyond incredible. We had the tasting menu..."

Brendan McAdam

"Wow what a little gem. We had a fantastic evening for our anniversary here recently. The food was incredible and the service was warm and friendly...."

Justine Huizinga

"It was an amazing experience to be able to enjoy food of such excellent quality and flavour. Our party of 4 each had a different choice off the menu..."

Moira Friess

"Absolutely lovely place. We loved everything about it. Many restaurants do not remember things of sentimental value and this place did as well as our..."

Prenisha Perumal

"The best duck I have EVER had!! Highly recommend this restaurant, lovely owners and great..."

Camien Erasmus

"Awesome amazing incredible fantastic unbelievable perfect there is so much more... and the staff is insanely well mannered and caring... and I got to..."

Nesigan Naidu

"My first time at 9th Avenue and it was spectacular !! Three courses and not a complaint about one ! The starter ravioli with butternut and mushroom..."

Jess Ann Prior

"What a great evening we had last night. It's rare that you have an end to end, fully integrated dining experience. Each component of the dishes..."

Deirdre Ackermann

"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..."

Marcus Zulu

"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..."

NokuthulA Mthanti

"Surprise Date Night - nice for an occasion - I enjoyed the intimate setting. Great for a date - really enjoyed the food. Portions were perfect..."

Simone Naicker

"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..."

Maxiebella

"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...."

BREDENE JOHNSON

"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..."

Andile Sikhakhane Scott

"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..."

Kim Indermaur

"This rates and one of my top 5 best meals everThe service is great the owner clearly knows her stuff and when a wine I ordered was out of stock..."

Chantel

"We were extremely amped to try this amazingly high reviewed restaurant and I completely understand the hype. This quaint bistro is the perfect spot..."

Layna

"No words to describe their elegantly prepared dishes with professionalism and dedication. Place to return for birthday or other important..."

Waldek

"Spending a weekend in Durban allowed me to sample some local restaurants and this one certainly did not disappoint. The waiters are all smartly..."

Derek Miller

"What happened on Saturday 29 ? Your usual perfection was marred with 4 out of 7 dishes being quite underwhelming. We started out relishing your..."

Jane Troughton

"Amazing service and the food was to die for! A very romantic scene was set and the vibe was contagious,filled with laughs and clicks of glass. An..."

Mavendren Vencatasu

"Always excellent. The wine list and menu offer a tantalizing array of well-thought through combinations. The service is the best you'll find in..."

Alan Bell

"This is my favourite restaurant in all of Durban. Their menu is well constructed and thoughtfully put together. The service is top class with fully..."

David Andrew De Klerk

"Just came back from a yet again amazing lunch with 9th avenue Bistro. Wide range of starters and mains and a superb choice in desserts as well...."

Pia Bateman

"Towards the beginning of this year, a restaurant in Durban – 9th Avenue Bistro – was recommended to me by a fellow foodie friend. The restaurant..."

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"The service is absolutely exceptional! I had such a romantic and relaxed evening! The waitor was attentive and quick! The lamb shoulder and steak was..."

Andrea Govender

"This restaurant is a fine dining restaurant with good food and a young atmosphere.I had came here to celebrate my cousins birthday and we..."

Prina

"Heard a lot about this place and was dying to try it out whilst in Durban. Wow... what a beautiful almost well hidden gem. I went with my sister and..."

Thandi Mpanza

"Despite a slow start, the service was welcoming and the food above par. The beef carpaccio was one of the best I've tasted and the lango bisque will..."

Delicia Rohan

"Wow wow wow. What an amazing find this was. Being a typical joburger I did not expect to find a place servings food this amazing in this area. The..."

Philip Goosen

"I totally agree with the reviewers that say calling this establishment a "Bistro" kind off give you a different mind set. This is..."

Rose Gopfert

"This was another one of the restaurants showcased as part of restaurant week, and it did not disappoint. Our table of 4 was well received and the..."

Sesh

"We went to 9th avenue bistro for our anniversary. The table was set with anniversary confetti. We enjoyed the amuse bouche that was..."

Marie

"Warm ambience,good service,excellent food-well prepared and presented with artistic flare.Taste of sublime explosion in each bite.We had a..."

Sarah

"My go to Resturaunt when I want to spoil myself or the family. Consistently good service and great food prepared to perfection. All round fantastic..."

Christopher John Penberthy

"I had fabulously special dinner at this wonderful venue. This bistro is on the verge of fine-dining. Prices look steep in the menu but the dishes..."

Russel Smit

"9th Avenue Bistro is definitely one of the better restaurants around Durban , we had a big group of about 12 and they accommodated us without a..."

Kapil Jivan

"Arrived with @lisa botha gibbon and we're seated promptly unfortunately the waiter/manager was having to deal with the door and us at the same time..."

Brian Gibbon

"We had a lovely meal here. I had salmon, the other guys had lamb shanks and pork fillet. It was happiness all round. Dessert was creme brûlée and..."

Lisa Botha Gibbon

"Cool little spot in Morningside, in a shopping centre with a few other restaurants (one we had tried some time back actually). The style was pretty..."

Simon Trollope

"Very busy evening, packed house.Starters were butternut ravioli and Gorgonzola pear salad. Salad was an ample helping and by all accounts the..."

Trevor

"What a super little gem! I corresponded with the exceptionally delightful Gina via email, I wanted my husband of 5 days to get to experience..."

Tamara Jo Rishworth

"On enquiring for a reservation to celebrate family birthdays, I was concerned about the menu, as we have 2 vegetarians, 1 pescetarian, and 4 non-beef..."

Rav Mistri

"Now, as bistro terminology would suggest, it's supposed to be a restaurant that's rather unpretentious and serves a fair menu. Well, this is a bistro..."

Maxwell Gauld

"Must be one of the best restaurants in Durban. Seriously good food, excellent service and good ambience. What more could one ask for. Just go, but..."

Gerrit Marais

"Have been here on many occasions previously when I lived in durban and returned this weekend past with my extended family, a party of 10 of us. The..."

Desigan Naik

"This is such a unique little spot in Durban and I highly recommend it to any foodie! Their combinations on the plate seem simple but leaves you more..."

Robyn Louw

"What a pleasure! A memorable evening with amazing food. Each dish was made with perfection, clear and concise and absolutely delicious. If you would..."

Dave Richardson

"If I told you that I go to Durban with the sole purpose of visiting 9th Avenue Bistro would you believe me? Probably not, but I assure you that it is..."

Sue-Ann Allen

"This was fantastic! I had the salmon and it was outstanding! They also had a very interesting looking tomato tarte tatin. Our table shared a creme..."

Teffie Polkinghorne

"A cosy place which is great for a romantic evening out or even just a dinner with friends. The food is very good and I'd go back to try more. There..."

Roxanne Bamboat

"Make a reservation and carpool, parking is an issue but you are in for a night of tasty food, portioned for a three course meal. You might be..."

Eben Verster

"My boyfriend took me here. And wow. What an amazing menu. So unique! The food is deliciously yummy and the calamari starter is to die for! Looking..."

Megan

"Arrived for valentines lunch amidst the regular ESKOM load shedding routine, so needless to say the restaurant was a little dark and a little noisy,..."

Ryan Hilligan

"By far my favorite restaurant! I have never been disappointed during my countless visit. I am the kind of person who believes that you should stick..."

Devarsh

"I thoroughly enjoyed this place. I was there with 5 other people and made sure to sample all the dishes on the table. Not one disappointed. I would..."

Jo

"The food was amazing, but there wasn't much of an ambiance. The seafood orzo starter is a must. I also had the line fish, which was seasoned to..."

Andrea P. Diaz

"Wow!!! I absolutely love this place! The food is always amazing and the service never disappoints.My favorite dishes here are the deep..."

Jodi

"Excellent quality and good service all within a quiet and superb atmosphere. One of Durban's..."

Dbnnet

"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..."

Victoria Colling

"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..."

Nelani Naicker

"Amazing atmosphere . Waiter Russell was attentive and super friendly. Had a great time. Good wine recommendations for..."

Donelle

"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..."

Sugan Padayachee

"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-..."

Bree Stella

"Very friendly and helpful stuff Incredibly amazing views(especially at night) The food is..."

rosina dzenga

"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,..."

Dan Moodley

"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..."

Mark Turner (Sharky)

"Top notch restaurant....oooh the service is..."

Bongekile Cele

"The ambiance is amazing , I highly recommend the restaurant the food was delicious and the service was fantastic from the lady named..."

Nonjabulo Nkosi

"Lovely place to eat with exceptional staff and a great..."

Zainud-Deen Gaffoor

"It was a beautiful experience on Christmas Eve lunch, unassuming quaint restaurant, interior feels like a ship and great service, definitely fine..."

Mthobisi Sikhosana

"The food is absolutely worth the price. The steak was perfectly cooked with the perfect sides. The atmosphere and service is also outstanding. Our..."

Denelcia Castelle

"It's a lovely establishment, and the owner, Leona, truly prioritizes her customers. I'm looking forward to returning to the restaurant..."

Lwazi Ndlovu

"One of the rare fine dining options available on this side of Durban but, despite the traffic and overwhelming city-buzz to reach this venue, it..."

Teboho Selatile

"Always an amazing experience here. Service is USUALLY fast and excellent. Love the food, it's nice to sit out on the deck if not too hot. Bar staff..."

Emily Du plessis

"Excellent service received and food was Devine and well..."

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