The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Durban, May 2024

Circus Circus Beach Cafe

76/100 (4535 ratings)

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"The long line didn't deter us. It was worth the 10 minute wait. Waitrons were considerate and mindful of the needs of the family, stroller, kids etc...."

Eurisa Silushka Naicker

"Always get what I ordered great place to kick your day off food excellent service good friendly my second home keep u the great..."

Mike Batstone

"I start most mornings with a visit to Circus Circus. The atmosphere is serene and the food is delicious. The staff are attentive and friendly..."

Antonio Gabriel Nobin

"I absolutely loved it. great view. great vibe. great food. great cocktails. and service was friendly and..."

Neeza Ramiah

"From my first time visiting the place food was fantastic arrived in time view from the beach so far so good keep it..."

Ladyfresh Mdlozini Mshengu KaTshabalala

"This is definitely my favourite place to go, the food is always good, the staff are so friendly and the scenery is breathtaking..."

Steve Kaluma West

"Great breakfast at a great spot. Does not get much better than..."

Alex Fotios

"Service was wonderful fast and friendly I love it and the view was to die for I enjoyed..."

Thembeka Nzama

"Best breakfast ever! We had an awesome waitress and we absolutely loved every minute of our eating experience. Just wish that Circus Circus had a..."

Adrienne Ceruti

"Had a great meal and had the most amazing service from our waiter Sax!! What a champion thanks for making our Sunday great..."

Lisa Allnutt

"Wow we had an lovely time food and drinks was good ,friendly manger even took pic with us and for our waitron just forgot he name,he was friendly..."

Zama Mbali Khulu

"We ate there on the last day of our trip..was awesome..great food. great vibe..would have eaten there everyday had we found it..."

Debbie Emett Chittenden

"Had a great breakfast and our grandson enjoy climbing and..."

Lyn Henochsberg

"Great service....friendly helpful staff...and the menu is very well priced.....enjoy the atmosphere everyone I am..."

Felicity Bowes

"Best breakfast I've ever had thus far, service and the ambience was great 👍🏾 we need one in..."

Tebogo Juice Sithole

"Excellent service. Our waiter was polite, professional, friendly and made time to..."

Zarina Sabat

"Excellent food and value for money - service was great and everyone looked..."

Sandi James

"In the spirit of birthday celebrations, I had a pleasant (and long) breakfast with the fam at CCC.Food & Drinks: I enjoyed my egg benedict..."

Tumi

"I have to say I enjoy going here, I have gone for a walk with a friend on the beachfront a few times and we stop in for the one egg act and a good..."

Bronwyn Marcus

"Very busy restaurant, beautiful indoor and outdoor view of the ocean, perfect for a walk on the promunade and then relax for a breakfast or lunch...."

Lynee Pillay

"Wow wow! This place is really amazing. Very relaxed and you can see the sea from here and enjoy the ambience of people too. Had eggs benedict here..."

Peder Maas-Olsen

"In terms of ambiance, I think this Circus Circus tops them all. My go to dish here is the New Yorker. It’s Lebanese flat bread topped with cream..."

Mpume Sibisi

"This restaurant had beautiful views and awesome food and cocktails. I had the spaghetti Bolonaise which I quite enjoyed. The staff are friendly and..."

Chantel Prinsloo

"The ambience cost millions,to die for the management awesome the view 😍 ,the food was great best service from my waiter ,will be back on a sunny..."

Thapelo Motaung

"Great foodGreat ServiceI Love This PlaceCan't wait to come back hereSuch an amazing restaurant,with great sea view. The juice is..."

Lethiwe Khuzwayo

"Good food, nice atmosphere but the service which used to be amazing was lacking on a busy Sunday. This used to be my favourite place to visit..."

Natalie21j

"Recently went here , Wow , such a nice Vibe ,soo relaxed and peaceful, with the view of the beach right there and the sea breeze , and the food (I..."

Boemba

"Great location, great staff, great service. Loved the welcome cold jar of water on a hot summers day in Durban. The quality of the food is..."

Radebesphie

"I had a really good breakfast at Circus Circus yesterday. We hadn't been there for ages, but I can see why people queue for a table.The..."

Ann Keating Druce

"It's a very chilled environment with great food and friendly staff. And the 'wild berry and and apple' smoothie was AMAZING! I'll definetly be going..."

Olwethu

"This place is situated in a prime location in Durban promenade!!! They are packed and have a awesome vibe. The food is real and nothing pretensios..."

Ryan

"I loved the food and the relaxed and chilled atmosphere. My favourite is the spicy chicken pasta!! Totally want that recipe. Staff..."

Yuvthi Harrielall

"Excellent service, generous food & delicious. Customer service here is exceptional. Staff is well trained also, group of 8 people..."

Nolitha Mkhize

"I went for breakfast for a friend's birthday. The service was really accommodating and friendly which made the visit comfortable. The food was..."

Nomonde Mdletshe

"The ocean view from the restaurant is brilliant. Waiters are friendly and helpful. I just had some coffee and a light snack. The coffee was good and..."

Tikka

"Saturday mornings on the Durban beachfront are always fun. Circus circus beach cafe will always be a family favorite it gets really packed though so..."

Akhona Khumalo

"This experience is the best breakfast buffet experience in sa. And a Durban only experience. Beach, bacon, sun... need I say more. Will be back again..."

Leigh Johannes

"The best way to spend a sunny day in Durban is by the beach, my friends & I did just that !This Café has fast become one of my favourite..."

Nomzamo

"What a great venue !! A lot of memories shared here, food just as nice as the view and the staff are pros. Thanks for never disappointing. ...."

Alessio Claudio Perotti

"Absolutely love this place. Perfect setting for a brunch on a bright sunny day. They serve some of the best pulled pork that i have ever had. A..."

Gee

"Had a really love time here... Great beach views... Had nachos for starters which I found very much average n below standard but had great mains, the..."

Andile Sikhakhane Scott

"It is located Right on the promenade..across from the beach. Great craft beers and cocktails with a small but varied menu - which interestingly would..."

Sarah

"Love going here. The food is always fresh and well prepared. The staff are most accommodating and clearly customer service is their main priority...."

Samara Ragaven

"What a great spot on the promenade to enjoy the gorgeous view of the ocean and enjoy delicious food. We stopped off here for breakfast after a..."

Megan Palm

"Coming back to Durban and finding out that one of my favourite spots had opened up on the beachfront was a pleasant surprise.We started off..."

Caron Whitfield

"Stunning day in Durban The promenade was busy with people and the sea was calm creating a perfect backdrop from our table.The espresso was..."

Warren

"Not the usual boring breakfast menu! French toast was wrapped around the bacon with almond slivers... delicious!! The waiters are friendly and the..."

Marietjie Meyer

"This is my absolute favorite spot in Durban. I love how close it is to the beach. The kids have something to entertain themselves with, namely the..."

Fanele-Abongwe Zama

"The perfect weekend breakfast spot. The eggs onassis is really tasty. Wide variety of beverages available and brilliant location. Friendly..."

Mayuri

"Had breakfast here and it was good. The service was slightly slow but other than that it was fine. The breakfast was divine and so were their..."

Akira Ramraj

"With a beautiful view to eat lunch from! Amazing right on the beach and truly unique in the way it's set up and also the food on the menu! You can..."

Milani Milzybear Motlohi

"Visted this place while on holiday with myFamily. It's was a lot of fun for the kids who played on the beach till their hearts were content. The..."

Tlalane

"Service is excellent and food to match. Great place to eat and watch the world go by. Has an extensive menu so you will not be disappointed for lack..."

William Hay

"Absolutely amazing!! Please do not make the mistake of going there on a half empty stomach, take my advice you want to get there hungry. The food is..."

Zama Sand

"Great venue on the beachfront. Every item I tried has been always good. Waiters are generally nice, but it is quite a busy place at lunch time, when..."

Caio.simoes

"GOOD food, great atmosphere. Can only fault the slow service on a busy public holiday. More staff would have done the trick. But will definitely..."

Rinesh Singh

"Awesome location and really fantastic delicous food. Best place to come for breakfast and scrumptious lunches. Lovely view of the beach..."

Jeannine Bowes

"Stunning view! I'm so impressed with how clean Durban beach front and the promenade is! Stunning atmosphere, friendly staff! Will come back here for..."

Charlotte Tiley

"Love this Restuarant , great food , good service , passion fruit smoothie perfect after a morning jog and breakfast fresh and huge portions..."

Jamie Chetty

"This is one of me regular spots in Durban. The breakfast is really good and there is a wide variety of cakes available for a little post meal..."

Epicurean Republic

"Good breakfast had by all 11 of us. Coffee was hot . Bacon just a bit overdone but they were hectic ally busy. Service was great no complaints. Great..."

Megan Brennan

"Love this place to bits. I find it much better to go there in the mornings for breakfast as this place tends to get really busy, even at 10am on a..."

Yuvi

"So we found this little gem one weekend when we hired some bicycles on the beach front and rode past. There was a great vibe so we decided to stay..."

Gareth Potts

"Great setting on the beach. Fresh, tasty and consistent food with good..."

Emmerentia Nel

"Circus Circus at the beachfront is unique in that the seating spills onto the sand, which is a really beautiful way to enjoy lunch on a lovely day in..."

Faeema Sader

"CAREFULLY! Very tasty milkshake! Large portions, nice waiters. I didn’t have to wait for the waiter, the menu was brought quickly, the cocktail..."

Miss Aloise

"The restaurant is right by the beachfront. The staff are pleasant and welcoming. The orders come right on time with almost zero waiting time. The..."

Angela Lebu

"We weren’t sure what to expect in that area but the restaurant was quite neat. We gave it a try and the service was good. The food was also really..."

Joey R

"A place to experience the morning beach view and breeze whilst having a breakfast. Delicious food with excellent service. Highly recommended for..."

Errol Pilusa

"Lovely breakfast, excellent view. Highly recommended. Such a pity it's going to be closed..."

Vanessa Ramulu

"If you happen to be close to Durban Beachfront definitely check out this gem. Beautifully located by the seaside, absolutely delicious breakfast and..."

Ernestine Paton

"Lovely breakfast and waiter gave us good service, it was very busy and had to wait in a queue for a table. The queue was dealt with in a very..."

graeme porter

"Early morning breakfast at its best. The service awesome and food was prompt and fresh. Impromptu entertainment provided by Zulu..."

Lewayne Mothilal

"Home is where the heart will always be. I love this place. On this day I had the corn fritter with poached eggs..."

Xoliswa Ndwandwe

"The atmosphere was impeccable, it's very clean, the customer service was amazing. The food was okay, not out of this world, but worth tryingI..."

Zazi

"Hidden gem💎.....definitely recommended 👌🏻 a must visit when you are ever in Durban and on the marine parade... Loved 😍 everything about..."

Christa Strydom

"Lovely set up, needs more breakfast options for those who do not eat beef or pork, maybe offer chicken as a substitute. But overall, it was a very..."

Shana Rampersaad

"What a pleasant surprise. The food was excellent and well prepared. It came in a timely manner and wasn't too pricey. However, the same can't be..."

CBiscuit 456

"Great location on the promenade. Staff is very friendly and the whole Cafe has a welcoming vibe. Food and drinks options are amazing especially the..."

Herman Britz

"Such a great atmosphere and superb views of the Durban beach. Food was so good. Had some entertaining Michael Jackson performers. Overall just a fab..."

Thrusha Maharaj

"Had a great experience, but they close too early which I wasn't aware of. Apart from the closing hour, every other thing is okay including the..."

Idowu Aruleba

"We went over the long weekend and when we got there, there was quite a long queue. We were assured that it would only take 10 minutes to be seated..."

Jenny McEwan

"Food is fantastic,Customer service is excellent, just a chilled and laid back atmosphere on the beach front. You can’t ask for anything..."

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