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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

Surf Riders Food Shack

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"Fabulous vibey place where i feel at home, service is excellent and the food totally deliciously the best i have seen & eaten in many years Found my..."

Sharon Sinclair

"One of the best places to experience that typical beachfront vibe. For a Joburg boy this is that place that gives you that relaxed feeling to simply..."

Oscar von Platen

"Surf riders is the best place to be in Durban and located in the perfect spot ! It's pet friendly with great hospitality. The food is amazing with..."

Thavashan Moodley

"We have done it all, Breakfast, lunch and Supper. Great food, great Vibe and the staff are all amazing, would highly recommend..."

Capucine Thomas

"Such an awesome place, fabulous food & ambience was superb especially when our waitress surprised me with a birthday cupcake! I love that..."

Debora de Villiers

"This place is the best. Awesome food, great service and they are dog friendly...."

Kirsty McKenzie

"Phenomenonal food-seafood pasta was absolutely delicious, fresh healthy refreshments available, friendly prompt service, well priced, fantastic view..."

McCann Sharon

"Had a lovely Sunday lunch with my toddler. our waiter was brilliant and very friendly. the burger was mouth watering , my daughter really enjoyed the..."

Precious Shangase

"Surf Riders is like an oasis by the sandy beaches and it has a great place for business because of its location in between uShaka Marine World and..."

The Schoeman Brothers

"Perfect place to chill after a run on the promenade. Best for their burgers and fries. Quality and freshness always. Service is friendly and quick...."

Lynee Pillay

"Great place to eat burgers and shakes, just around the corner from Ushaka. Friendly and snappy service. The Cheeseburger I had was fresh and the..."

Jaco Meintjes

"One of my favorite beach side restaurants in Durban. Offers chilled vibes, they play pretty cool music and the staff is Very friendly - great service..."

Boitumelo Morakile

"This place is my new burger haven, good service and the food is amazing. The portion of fries served with the meals are adequate but who can..."

Lungelo Mhlongo

"A friend and I went to Surf Riders for lunch today. I had fried fish in a taco and she had the ribs and calamari combo. We were pleasantly surprised..."

Ntokozo Nwokedi

"The Surf Raiders Food Shack has a great location right on the beach promenade... on a sunny day the cocktails and selection of tasty food will be..."

Marcus Wolvaardt

"Surf Riders produces consistently good food and they always have something interesting on their menu. Their breakfasts are great and cleverly done...."

Alnairn

"If you’re looking for a laid back, quality time out on the beach with family or friends this is definitely the spot. I had the Feta, Avo & Bacon..."

Akhona Khumalo

"Wow what a place. Really cool setting simple but chilled and the service is brilliant way better then Jo cools the staff are friendly and on the ball..."

Gary

"Went for lunch today. Can’t believe we hadn’t been before. So chilled on a perfect Durban day. Jack black. And cider on tap both ice cold. We..."

Adamhfuller

"Breakfast at surf riders is amazing! The eggs Benedict is amazing. The lunch menu - I had a shroom burger. It's a veggie burger with a..."

Yuvthi Harrielall

"Awesome food chilled vibes. Friendly and helpful staff made my bfs bday extra special wch was appreciated😊definitely have to go back. Food..."

Elle Gumede

"This place is an absolute must try!!! I ordered a cheese and bacon burger and a salted caramel milkshake and both were out of this world, AMAZING...."

Kreesan Pillay

"Excellent for a chilled weekday getaway. Simple menu which is a tell tale sign of excellence. Know what you do and do it well and boy did they! I had..."

Eurisa Silushka Naicker

"Perfect lunch place!!! I had the prawns and mussels and was divine and to die for!!! So saucy and so much sauce was poured over. Mussels were..."

Sonia

"Wonderful experience. View of the beach. Courteous and attentive staff. The menu is well thought through and appropriate for the setting and..."

Sashen Manilall

"Great restaurant on the beach, had breakfast here! The eggs Benidict was perfect. The Burgers looked amazing, will definitely be back to try them!..."

Ashley.pillay2

"Lovely place on the Durban North beach promenade. Quick and efficient service even though they were busy. Excellent food and cocktails were..."

Kenny Pillay

"Excellent. There is obviously someone who understands taste and presentation of food in charge of the kitchen. Shows up most of Durban's informal..."

Colin Madeley

"Food is fresh and amazing. Service is outstanding. It's definitely a place I will visit again. Staff is friendly. Restaurant was neat and tidy...."

Donovan Pillay

"A vibey spot on the Durban beach front serving a selection of quick bites. Portions are somewhat small. The burgers are okay. Cheese fries are good...."

The Sandton Times

"What's better than an eatery that is literally on the beach? Okay this has a bit of a promenade before you get to the sand which makes for great..."

Shahil Juggernath

"I had breakfast at this restaurant overlooking North beach this past weekend . I went for the salmon and avo eggs benefict and it was delicious. They..."

Kerissa Naidoo

"THICK! SWEET! FUNKY! DELICIOUS! Just a few words to describe the two milkshakes, my sister and I had this past weekend. Her one being an..."

Arunikha Singh

"Dont even know how I missed this amazing place over the past 2 years. Great setting with amazing views of the sea and beach. Excellent service from..."

Gee

"We rocked up at 830am on a Saturday and need a table of 18 for my mum's birthday. The team jumped into action and sorted us a massive table and..."

Mikey Nathan

"The Surf Riders Food Shack!!!Its a lovely place to be at, constantly busy, situated on the Durban Beachfront overlooking the ocean...."

Prina

"Surf Riders is opposite the beach so the vibe is really relaxing and the view is beautiful. The best thing about this restaurant are their..."

Sorubi

"Love this place. Chilled restaurant at uShaka beach with a variety of breakfast and lunch options. Best part, you can take your dogs with and they..."

Joelene Pillay

"Great food! On the beachfront, the beer is cold, good music and lively people. Would definitely recommend to go and have a nice breakfast here. A..."

Chantal Le Roux

"Who doesn't love all day brekkies? This buzzing food shack offers fresh, scrumptious food that's beautifully presented. The waiters are very bubbly..."

FatElla

"Oh my god!!!! What can I say, if I could go back every day I would. But I'm a few 100 km away usually😣. I had one of the best meals I have..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Best coffee I've ever tasted and eggs bennedict to match. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Wish we'd discovered this hidden gem sooner.... only reason we're..."

Samantha Hunter

"Ohhhh my word!!!! :-)The food here was out of this world...Starter: Garlic shrimps with toasted breadMains: fish tacos and wood fire..."

Tee

"Post run breakfast with a twist. Really enjoyed their naked burger (bun less) with the best presentation of side salad I've seen - well worth the..."

Avi Mistry

"Love the chilled 'beach side holiday' atmosphere. 'Breakfast works' was a bit short on cheese and eggs benedict was as small as a kids portion...."

Su

"Had a great brunch this morning. Only ruined by the windy weather causing flying umbrellas. The works breakfast bun was very tasty - my friends..."

Simone Naicker

"OMG the sweet potato chips here were unexpectedly the best I've ever had. They just had this delicate balance of softness on the inside and crunch...."

Girl Who Eats Her Feelings

"Surf Riders is such a unique restaurant situated on North Beach. They are well known for their gourmet milkshakes and organic foods. My friend and I..."

Ashna Dayal

"Brilliant spot and great food catering for passers by ... such an eclectic mix of patrons - one rainy afternoon I sat next to a group of beautifully..."

Sally Downie

"I love the concept and location of Surf Riders. They have a prime spot in a really beautiful section of our beachfront and have also aided in..."

Faeema Sader

"A Sunday well spent brings a week of content.. Awesome atmosphere, great service and my word.. the food & cocktails were divine! So many lovely items..."

Yugi Subramany

"Visited the restaurant during the week just after the holiday rush and was well impressed. The food with great and complimented by the wonderful..."

Pranesha Padayachy

"Wow! What an awesome unassuming and yet surprising spot. Right on the North Beach promendade. Burgers are out of this world and the milkshakes are a..."

Katherine Scott-Parkin

"Pleasantly surprised as we went in peak season, was filled to the brim, yet service was fast friendly and efficient - food was mouthwatering and my..."

Dianne Williams

"Possibly my favourite burger joint. Surf riders is ideally located on the promenade North Beach Durban. Delicious freshly prepared seafood, pizzas..."

Richelieu B Beaunoir

"I love surf riders!!!♡♡ Such delish burgers, wholesome and filled with yummy goodness♡ Totally worth it, gorgeous views and to die for food...."

Claire Van Der Merwe

"The ratings totally for the view and the prawns with bread, there were 5 prawns in a curry and they have amazing. Pizza are average and a lot for 1..."

Su Jain

"One of the most chilled out and amazing places I've been to. Best atmosphere and the most incredible food. I'm still dreaming of that hotdog & fish..."

Ash Robyn

"Surf Riders was such a great experience for us! The food is excellent and their milkshakes are heavenly. The service is attentive, and though it can..."

Meegan Rourke-McGill

"I've eaten here twice to far and it's been amazing on both occasions. The food is incredible. Tasty with good portions. Their plates are extremely..."

Kavesh Naidoo

"The food is absolutely amazing! The chicken deluxe burger is mouth watering and the pizza is tasty and crispy! A great atmosphere! Staff a bit..."

Andrea Govender

"The food is incredible here, I had the prawn and mussels, which were amazing! On my next trip I would like to go back and try the 1kg wood fired..."

Treflet Payet

"Burgers are sensational! Go here for great food with a great view, you won't be disappointed. Right on the beach front, close to uShaka and part of..."

Simon Trollope

"I’ve been at this establishment a few times and I always enjoy my visits. My most recent visit was for breakfast, and what a fabulous way to start..."

Sbongiseni Vilakazi

"An incredible eating place. Most atmosphere, right on the beach, lots of people walking, riding and running. Great food with a wide variety & ice..."

Roy Govender

"The culinary experience at your establishment is truly exceptional! Your food captivates my taste buds with its extraordinary flavors, and each visit..."

Craig Bouchier

"Would recommend Surf riders for there food. But unfortunately the day we went they were really busy and the host waiter did not know what they were..."

Jacqueline Rothman

"I've been wanting to go here for the longest time , and finally got a chance , it was well worth the wait . The taste of Sam's cooking is etched in..."

kayleigh naidoo

"One of my favourite breakfast spots. The food is delicious. The atmosphere is amazing, right by the promenade facing the beach. Seating arrangement..."

Andile Makhanya

"We had a Sunday morning breakfast. The service, from requesting a table to be served at the table was brilliant. The menu has an exceptional..."

Staci Katsivalis

"Excellent food and presentation, very tasty too. Enjoyed a variety of dishes with family. All were good. Unathi also gave us good service...."

Elton Smoor

"Had a lovely experience here. Food was great and service was too. Only had to get waiters attention several times. Ordered calamari, which was fresh..."

Ronan Chetty

"One of my favourite spots to share a meal with friends and my fur kids. For me it hits all the right spots.. amazing views.. beach vibes.. and..."

Angela Craig

"Our favourite place to visit after walking the dogs on the beach. Everyone’s always so welcoming and the food is great. And the vegan milkshakes -..."

Meegan R.

"We walked in around lunch time and was greeted by friendly faces, as soon as we sat down, we were attended to by Lihle (she's a gem). We only had 30..."

thabisile monareng

"Excellent food Great atmosphere Friendly & Efficient staff Definitely going back Review by:..."

Nicholas Pillay

"Perfect location on south beach near Ushaka. It's one of the better places to eat at. Very Interesting menu where there are vegetarian , vegan, fur..."

ramola naidoo

"The restaurant was busy so I was impressed with the speedy arrival of drinks and food. The quality of the food is excellent but could be better..."

ashika sookdeo

"After a long Durban beachfront boardwalk, there's no better place to grab a coffee and breakfast than Surfriders. I was hungry, so ordered a..."

Mike Beuster

"My hubby and I decided to have a breakfast date after dropping our kids off at school so we stopped at Surf Riders Cafe. It's such a beautiful spot..."

Marshni Padayachee

"Everything was delicious and well presented. Dog friendly. A must..."

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