The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Hillcrest, April 2024

Karl Fick

Lawrence Blackbeard

"Stop for a quick lunch at a place we have always seen or walked passed but never actually been to. So we tried it, warm welcome and then seated...."

JJ Du Toit

"Very nice cafe. Very reasonably priced food. Service was top notch, kind and friendly. Food is simple and flavorful and comes out quickly. No..."

Ada

Mcdonald's Hillcrest

77/100 (1891 ratings)

Butlers Restaurant And Event Venue

95/100 (1477 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome warm , welcoming beautiful vintage setting. Had a surprise bday for my niece, we were given 5 star top notch service. Steve was out waiter..."

Kerenza Joshua

"We booked for the Valentine's day function last night, and what a fabulous evening it was! Everything was just wonderful.. from the Welcome glass of..."

Katherine Quann Brown

"My Wife and I decided it was time for night out without the kids, as it had been a while since we last did something like this. We went for dinner..."

Warren Brauns

"Wow wt a beautiful place 2 b.... From staff friendly n hands on... They really accomodated my friends bby shower... food ws da best.... desert u..."

Mc-Penz Ma-Phum Phum Mtetwa

"Tonight we braved a family dinner with a 20month old for the first time at a restaurant that doesn't give out balloons or have a plastic play area. I..."

Angela Roderick

"Live music Tuesdays - what a winner! Celebrated a birthday last night and could not have chosen a nicer spot!! Staff amazing and quietly around when..."

Renette Van Der Merwe

"Had dinner on Saturday and it was top class. Restaurant was busy but our waiter was on top of his game. Food was delicious and the portions..."

Nick Horne

"The warmest friendliest ambiance in an incredibly beautiful setting. The food was excellent as was the staff. So far my best dining experience in..."

Manoj Budhu

"Fantastic delicious food, romantic atmosphere and attention to detail in every aspect of the evening. From roses for the ladies to champagne at the..."

Jacqui Trinder

"Fantastic food and service, great atmosphere, highly..."

Kate Wiseman Lombard

"Thank you butlers for making my birthday so special on Tuesday night with the personal sign on the table and the delicious chocolate fondant which..."

Keri Wootton

"Thank you and well done to Jason,Deon and the Butlers team for an excellent 21st birthday party last night. The private function room was ideal for..."

Sandy Dunnett

"Great Food! Great Venue! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had the pleasure of hosting our Provincial Prizegiving at your venue, and two days post the event we are..."

Mandy Preston

"We celebrated our year end party at Butlers Hillcrest. We had a wonderful time. We booked in advance and paid a R500 refundable booking fee. The..."

Cheryl Naidoo

"The very definition of fine dining . 10/10 for overall experience. The food was amazing. The flavours were bold yet well balanced, a grand menu with..."

Shanel G

"Last week my partner and I dined at Butler's for my birthday. Their menu is extensive which is a major positive for me. I enjoyed their Norwegian..."

C S Cele

"We tried the date night menu. Absolutely delicious and well presented. Service top notch. Lovely evening. Thank you..."

Dawn Jordaan

"Lovely Restaurant in Hillcrest. Two visits so far, both excellent food, service etc .. friendly staff, ice cold draft beers, lovely menu. And try the..."

Cecil Pienaar

"Very relaxed atmosphere. The staff made sure my wife Jean had a fantastic 50th birthday party and spoiled her so much. Thank you for a great..."

Nantes Bezuidenhout

"Wonderful atmosphere. Great, tasty food. Very pleasant staff, eager to please. Enjoyed the..."

Kushiella Naicker

"Excellent food... Good service... Beautiful..."

shainaz sather

"A super place service on point, nice decor and ambiance menu very varied and for me awesome to see the Continental and French Classics here. Service..."

Marc Schreuder

Mozambik Hillcrest

86/100 (2095 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"delicious food definitely a..."

Yeshni Govender

"Excellent service, friendly and family atmosphere. Extremely relaxing and excellent food from starters to dessert. A definite experience to add to..."

FH Havinga

"I've always received exceptional service from friendly staff, tantalizing meals which are freshly prepared and traditional ambience. The decor and..."

Yugi Subramany

"Same Good food but still prefer the Ballito Mozambique atmosphere. The Boschendal Blanc de Blanc was definitely a good choice which cut through the..."

Dianne Williams

"Good food, friendly staff, nice decor. Decor and general atmosphere certainly reminded me of Ponta do Ouro and the 2M beer just capped it off..."

Anashya Jugmohan

"I'm a big lover of all the Mo-Zam-bik's this is not my favorite, its okay!..."

Dorea

"Good enough place. The menu is a tad bit expensive and yet the food is not inventive or unique. But I do enjoy the food. Maybe they do need to..."

Milani Milzybear Motlohi

"We were greeted by a friendly face, he took his time to let us decide where to sit, as it was a few of us we got a nice table to fit us all. The..."

thabisile monareng

"Had the best time here! The food was SO yummy and the service superb. Couldn’t have asked for a better double date..."

Kirstie Jensch

"It is not my nature to complain publicly, especially when the food was so good, but nobody answered my email. I have been eating at Mozambik for..."

Dave Norton

"It has the same quality food as the Mozambik franchise always does. Of course the added benefit to me is that this branch is in my neighborhood. My..."

Chim Onyebilanma

"I have eaten here a few times, but l was disappointed that after it changed ownership the waiters said they were no longer gave out chilli and..."

Karl Fick

"Definitely the best flame grilled chicken in Durban. Waiters are extremely friendly and sociable without being overbearing. Mains do take a little..."

Yubeshin Moodley

"We tried to go out for a meal with just us and our youngest but my husband started to feel a bit unwell so the amazing waiter packed our main meals..."

Brynn Gerson

"Love going to this place. Service is all ways fantastic. Food is awesome. Staff are always up for a laugh a joke. Clean and tidy..."

Kerrie Hudson

"Sll was very good. Love the food. Service was tops. Love this..."

Wayne Stephens

"We had a lovely night with great service. In the past we have not had amazing experiences here, but were pleasantly surprised to see improvements...."

Nicole Goss

"Love this place, never fails to deliver excellent food, one of my upper highway..."

Shaun Phillpott

"Had such an amazing evening out at Mozambik Hillcrest, food was good ad always and the atmosphere is great. Thank you for a lovely..."

Beth Sedgbeer-Williams

"We really enjoyed our lunch today. The prawns were outstanding. Will definitely visit..."

Beverley Ann Victor

"Mozambik hillcrest was a lovely experience . You haven't tasted or enjoyed Mozambik if you haven't had their chicken and prawns !! Their coconut rice..."

kayleigh naidoo

"One of mine and my partners favorite places to eat out. We love ordering a couple starters and sides to create a mini buffet of heaven. Great vibes,..."

Charné Swart

"I had prawns for supper. They were extremely friendly, great service, and really good prawns and chips. They were happy to accommodate a dietary..."

Andrew Murdoch

"Delicious Food 👌🏾. Great Service. Love their starter roasted peanuts. Their fish sauce is the best..."

Busisiwe Ramabodu

"Very difficult one for me to rate - loved the food, fantastic service from Phumi... my concern is the pricing - very overpriced for portion size... ..."

Justus van Rees

Lupa Osteria Hillcrest

85/100 (1347 ratings)

"The food was so good. Lovely Italian cuisine. Very noisy which added to the ladies night out. The waiter was busy but still very attentive. Didn't..."

Verusia Chetty

"What an amazing lunch experience at Lupa. It was my first visit to this restaurant and it definitely won't be the last. I had the avo balsamic fillet..."

Kerissa Naidoo

"Been to Lupa for dinner with visiting friends from the Czech Republic. Nice warm atmosphere, great food and excellent service. Thanks to Chelsea for..."

Raymond Vadival

"Great little restaurant which is well located within Hillcrest. A truly warm and inviting eatery that is accompanied by a wonderful menu. The pizza's..."

Kent Lawrence

"Lupa (Hillcrest) was the first place I took my partner when we atarted dating. We only visit Durban once a year now but it has always been amazing...."

Benjamin David Brown

"Since we've been in Hillcrest this has been the best of the places we have visited. Warm atmosphere, great vibe and fantastic food. The complementary..."

Josef Breedt

"We had a lovely date night here, first at the welcoming bar after the drive from Jozi and then at the table....they have their own dough room where..."

Daniel Wiggill

"Had a really good evening here last night . Service was average but ordered the stallone pizza and brownie for dessert and both were delicious !..."

Amy Atkinson

"Stunning Aglio e Olio, quite possibly the best I've had. One of my top 5 Durban Restaurants. Great atmosphere & decor, with references to Cape Town's..."

Brendan Taljaard

"What a fantastic evening in the company of great food and great people. The ambience was beautiful and I couldn't have asked for a more hearty..."

Zara

"Hubby and I had our anniversary lunch here and what a brilliant choice, delicious food all round from the complementary focaccia, Devine chicken..."

Gayathree Naidoo

"I finally got to try Lupa Osteria whilst I was visiting home over Christmas. At first, I got a bit of Primi Piatti vibe, perhaps because of the..."

Katherine

"I think that that was probably the best restaurant I've been to in a long long while . Amazing Waitor Costa ..... Ask for him ...!! A must go to..."

Tracy

"This is one again one of my favourite restaurants - food, ambience and service are wonderful.The bar area is a winner - allowing you to..."

Leigh Morum

"Excellent grub in a relaxing environment. Italian is what you come here for, but the steaks and chicken are great too. Service was perfect and quick...."

Richard

"Great food and great ambiance with friendly service! Love their meatball spaghetti pasta. Definitely my favourite restaurant in Hillcrest..."

Hope Mortimer

"First time coming to this restaurant and I would continue going here. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. Lovely ambiance and great vibe...."

Kirstyvandeventer

"Craft beer, good cocktails, in house fresh made pasta and great sauces to boot. This is a relaxed restaurant serving great food with good..."

Duncan Clark

Lizelle Blair

"Awesome vibe! Superb friendly staff! Great service and of course the food is amazing, recommend this place for everyone to try at least once! I..."

Sinentokozo Mabaso

"Almost an exact replica of Primi, their food is on par. Nice, open restaurant. A little more family oriented but a nice place to break bread with..."

Lebo Chabana-Kubheka

"Love Lupa, from the food to the staff !! Have eaten here a few times food is great,the atmosphere is calm & relaxed. A great place for a romantic..."

Channell Moonsamy

"Superb food and service - my gorgeous wife had the salmon which she thoroughly enjoyed, and I had the veal saltimbocco which was extremely good -..."

Alan Williams

"Went there May2015. Vibe, ambience and layout is great. Got a family feel to it, but definitely can cater to romantics. We were loadshedded during..."

Simon Trollope

"My boyfriend took me on our firat date at Lupa and man was I blown away! The meals were perfect im every way and their wine selections accomodated..."

Chantelle Slabbert

"Dined here several times since it opened up and definitely had an enjoyable time every single time. Really great food and tip top staff who are eager..."

Jays

"What a brilliant restaurant! I have been here a few times since it has opened and have not once been disappointed. Great Italian cuisine. I highly..."

Jo

The Saddle Inn

84/100 (1320 ratings)

"We attended the Pietermaritzburg Kennel Club Championship Dog show at the grounds and we were pleasantly surprised by the venue. The restaurant had..."

Nicolaas Kotze

"Old school, family friendly bar and restaurant surrounded by beautiful polo fields. Decent food and excellent service: breakfast, lunch or supper...."

Campbell Clark

"Just what we were looking for. Conveniently situated, incredible management and employees, great surroundings and balcony and exceptional food to..."

Brynn Gerson

"Great service and first class facilities. Food is really good. Perfect for a day with the family and show..."

Kevin Harvey

"Great club in beautiful area.very well maintained with lush greenery. Spectacular play area for the kids,keeps them busy while you can have a..."

Theo Botha

"Great market and a stunning equestrian venue. Well worth a..."

Albie Van L

"Favorite watering hole for locals and rugby players. Nice ambiance and good service. Pub type food but well prepared. Has inside and outside..."

Neil Woodhead

"Open doors, great vibe, play areas for the kids, entertainment, bar and great food available. We enjoyed a fun day out, relaxing and enjoying the..."

JJ Du Toit

"Decided to go for a late Sunday run and was..."

Dennis Calldo

"The nature run that used to be a Parkrun is fantastic. You run through actual tunnels of greenery. It's cool and 80% in the shade. There are many..."

Flint Rockwood

"Always a great day out with great food at reasonable prices. I still rate there wood fired pizzas the best in..."

Robert Allen

"Lovely facilities and club house. Had one of the best..."

Alec Nel

"The Durban Shongweni Club has come a long way. Well done to the team that looks after it. Great food, great service and great..."

Anthony George Kirkwood

"Excellent club for athletes and equistrians alike as there is not only horse related activities here but also a running and cycling trial. Stunning..."

Monzikans Fick

"This is at polar pony and we always ranting to everyone about the fantastic service, top food and play area for..."

Sonja Farrar

"Lovely setting with all the horses Particularly pleasant when there's a small show..."

Neil coza

"Lovely atmosphere. The food is good. A bit pricy if you don't belong to the..."

Cynthia Hart

"Very nice club for a family relaxed meal and just a place to chill. There is a pub to for the ladies and gents to have a drink or a few. Great food..."

Matthew Meyer

"Amazing place. Service is a bit slow, but there are so many good distractions that it is easy to forgive. Staff are super friendly, helpful and..."

Jonathan Van der Merwe

Papa Giovanni's Pizzeria

75/100 (1415 ratings)

"I have been here for many a girls night. Great deals on the ladies menu and the food is great so we keep going back. Cocktails are also..."

Bronwyn Marcus

"The atmosphere: is great at the back and the booths are comfortable. The food: snails in Roquefort sauce were the best I’ve had, the Banting..."

Yajna Gold

"Still the best pasta and pizza restaurant in the upper highway area. Always great and have consistently produced great food. We in the area and will..."

Ian Ross

"This is a quaint little restaurant with a nice well rounded atmosphere suitable for any food lover! The food coming out of the kitchen all looked..."

Byron Van Niekerk

"Love love love this restaurant! It's the best Italian place in kzn! It's so underrated, which is so sad, prices are awesome and the food is always..."

Alicia Blignaut

"Amazing food! And great cocktails, we will definitely be..."

Rachel Zoutendyk

"Wow! The food was out of this world. Papa Giovanni's is the ideal place to have wood fired pizza. I had the Luigi's pizza with a gluten-free crust..."

Cindy Coetzer

"This restaurant has been going since I was a kid, and I still love it so much! Whether dining in or getting it delivered, Papa Giovanni’s never..."

Fallon Setz

"First visit here. Nice atmosphere, comfy seating. Clean facilities. Good service from waitron Alistair. I had the chicken schnitzel. Tasted good..."

Shamilla Budhai

"On the road all day, so stopped to get pizza. No cooking for us tonight. Hubby had the Salami and I had the Hawaiian pizza. We love their pizza's and..."

Yvette Newby

"When 5 of us got there it wasn't very buzy. The place is very clean and tables neatly arranged for arriving patrons. Our waiter was very friendly and..."

Steve Roetz

"Everything about the restaurant is stunning. Had a great time with..."

Theresa Antill

"A really nice experience. The restaurant has expanded with a pleasant fire to warm the interior. Food was the same good quality as previously..."

Dave Ferguson

"Lovely place with great food and surprisingly good service. Staff is friendly and helpful. Will definitely come..."

Rudi Rabie

"Very busy on a week night. We were a group of 8 and our waitron was very good and helpful. The only negative was the loud, unsuitable and irritating..."

Patricia Bezuidenhout

"Lovely and friendly staff, food was delicious but had higher expectations. The beef medallions with mushroom sauce on fettuccine was great but not..."

Martin Reed

"Love the vibe, food, prices and very good weekly specials. They have a great gin selection with different flavours makes and finishes. Newly revamped..."

JJ Du Toit

"Good value for money. Enjoyed my meal. Prompt service. Went on a Wednesday, was quite quiet so little..."

Vanessa Davies

"Ordered Takeaway. Friendly and good service. Food was..."

Jeremy

"My sister's and I had lunch at your lovely restaurant on the 29/08/21. It was a first time visit. We were attended to by a lovely waiter (Felix or..."

Alycia Murugan

"Amazing atmosphere and great food. Staff are always friendly. Lovely..."

Elizabeth Wilkie

Boma Restaurant

93/100 (1264 ratings)

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Mid-range

"Great Food! Great Venue! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had the pleasure of hosting our Provincial Prizegiving at your venue, and two days post the event we are..."

Mandy Preston

"We celebrated our year end party at Butlers Hillcrest. We had a wonderful time. We booked in advance and paid a R500 refundable booking fee. The..."

Cheryl Naidoo

"The very definition of fine dining . 10/10 for overall experience. The food was amazing. The flavours were bold yet well balanced, a grand menu with..."

Shanel G

"Last week my partner and I dined at Butler's for my birthday. Their menu is extensive which is a major positive for me. I enjoyed their Norwegian..."

C S Cele

"We tried the date night menu. Absolutely delicious and well presented. Service top notch. Lovely evening. Thank you..."

Dawn Jordaan

"Lovely Restaurant in Hillcrest. Two visits so far, both excellent food, service etc .. friendly staff, ice cold draft beers, lovely menu. And try the..."

Cecil Pienaar

"Very relaxed atmosphere. The staff made sure my wife Jean had a fantastic 50th birthday party and spoiled her so much. Thank you for a great..."

Nantes Bezuidenhout

"Wonderful atmosphere. Great, tasty food. Very pleasant staff, eager to please. Enjoyed the..."

Kushiella Naicker

"Excellent food... Good service... Beautiful..."

shainaz sather

"A super place service on point, nice decor and ambiance menu very varied and for me awesome to see the Continental and French Classics here. Service..."

Marc Schreuder

Eldorado Spur Steak Ranch

76/100 (1048 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"We were served by a "Trainee" waitress and was a little unsure as to her standards... Once we selected our meal requirements this was soon put..."

Dave Mould

"Such a gr8 place 2 b de staff is wlcming��n our waiter #Mongezi such a friendly, energetic..."

Mpume Msibie

"I'm begged often by family & friends not to complain about anything or post anything on my site. But in truth I have nothing to complain about. My..."

Patrick John Waite

"Great service from sthabile. Service was on point, speedy and with a great personal touch! Keep it..."

Scelo Kunene

"thanx for the great food especially our supper waiter #mongezi severd us well on sartuday thanx will be visiting again soon..."

Londiwe Amanda Ngcobo

"Had your 50th birthday special and was really impressed with not only the quality of the food but the speed of service(given you were full with..."

Alison Wasserfall

"Spur manager and staff are ..."

Elsie Buys Forbes

Platzz, Eat And Drink

87/100 (2109 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We have dined at Platzz countless times now - breakfast, lunch, dinner, late afternoon drinks and snacks. We have NEVER had a bad meal or bad..."

Siobhan Yeatman

"The best chicken schnitzel in Durban! Staff are amazing - Always remember our order 🫶🌈. Hazel is a great asset to your establishment.. Lunch..."

Liesl Gibson

"It was fairly quiet when I went but to be fair it was a Thursday evening. I really enjoyed the live music and the food was superb - staff are also..."

Amy Tjasink

"Attend a surprise 60 the birthday party. The owner and staff were extremely accommodating. One of those places where a blend of good food,..."

Paul Watson

"Needs more staff. New managers need to introduce themselves. Great place for excellent live music on weekends, especially on Saturday afternoons 1pm..."

Sandy Cromhout

"Great overall experience. Chicken livers were the best I have tasted in long time. Thanks Andrew and team. (From the one arm and leg..."

Direct X Direct X

"Loved it the wood fire cracking while we enjoyed awesome lunch. Nice kids jungle gym out. Friendly..."

The Beard

"Beautiful place! Food is amazing and service is always..."

Candice Langlois

"Best place to chill enjoy a nice relaxed meal and a few drinks good service..."

Paul Renaud

"Incredible little spot with delicious food and a vibey atmosphere. Ryan and staff are so helpful and..."

candice ellis

"Great hidden gem. Always awesome live music. Food is..."

Carl Hansen (Carlito)

"Great food. Brilliant service and an amazing..."

COLIN SIMPSON

"Nice Upper Highway Gem, food was good, TK our server was awesome, great pub grub cuisine without it being over crowded with underage patrons - if you..."

tyla du plooy

"Great value for money. Good pub meals. Lovely relaxed atmosphere with seating indoors or in the open air. Staff are friendly and on the ball. My..."

Andrew Moore

"Stunning food and service as always. And special mention of birthday cake. Thank..."

Yvette Newby

"Wow! What a hidden gem in the heart of Hillcrest. If there is anything that makes a hospitality establishment its the staff. And boy have Platzz got..."

Justin Duncan

"Friendly staff. Great food and cold crispy draught on tap. Overall lovely spot for a nice easy meal with a nice cold one with..."

charmaine n ndokweni

"Love this place...its absolutely awesome...on Friday's there is find your surprise free Tequila....and you can find more that 1 shot.....love it and..."

Nitasha Jugernarth

Madeleines

94/100 (1268 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A lovely little coffee shop in a small but comfy space. We sat outside on the balcony. It was busy but not over full. The staff were very attentive..."

Patricia Bezuidenhout

"We had the great pleasure of having Madeleines' first ever biscoff cake... And oh my word!! It was one of the best cheesecakes we've had. Yum yum......"

Riccardo

"Lovely cozy atmosphere with some delectable and delicious treats. The milkshake was amazing and there were just too many great looking treats to..."

Nicole Goss

"Madelines made the most amazing cakes for my sons 1st birthday! They not only looked good but tasted amazing too. Thank you so..."

Sarusha Pillay

"I bought a bacon and cheddar quiche and also a chicken panini. Both were fabulous in every way. I will definitely go back to this place as soon as I..."

Sile Owo

"The best cakes, I use all the time for all of my cake needs. Delicious and moist and so friendly and accommodating. Best gluten free cake I’ve..."

lungile nhlanhla

"I called Madeline’s from Australia to order a cake for parents 50th wedding anniversary. Communication was so easy via WhatsApp - they were able to..."

Sue Linstrom

"My mom and I took a trip up the hill to try a new (new to us, not new to the area) little spot, in Hillcrest, that I'd seen countless posts about on..."

Ashley Korsman

"Oh my Soul... I Woke up and realized again it was in Heaven on Earth in A Hillcrest Of 1000 Hills... At a lovely Cafe called Madeleines. So firstly..."

Katlego Neteru ISIS Mojapelo

"Just had coffee and a chat. Friendly staff, clean environment. Quick service. Love the palm trees..."

dianne carey

"Cute space, a beautiful lookout to a pond with some geese, warm and cozy inside. The waiters were friendly and efficient, and the food was..."

Cass Dekker

"Friendly staff. Delicious cakes! Even better frozen meals!!! Always great for a breakfast or..."

Anthea

"Fantastic cozy spot! Madelains hosted our brunch bridal shower and it was perfect! Madelaines..."

Alice Pienaar

"Food is a bit pricy but definitely worth it. You pay for what you get. Great food and..."

Sherzel Kisten

"Amazing food and coffee. Friendly staff with amazing service and delicious..."

Mark Fouche

"Today's special - chicken, avo, salad open wrap was delicious! Healthy, filling and only R90, with complimentary min (=guilt-free) cheesecake. ..."

Francine

"The waitresses were very friendly and the food was delicious! Lots of great options for meat lovers and vegetarians..."

tia fourie

Mugg & Bean On The Move

Q4 Prawns Steaks & Sushi Restaurant

79/100 (1029 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is super tasty and delicious! Best sushi I’ve had in a while! Seafood is fresh, and the fillet steak is so soft! The staff is super..."

Emma-Jayn Castle

"We decided on Q4 as we were already in Hillcrest but our 1st choice didn't seem to be the best choice. I was greeted at the door by a friendly..."

Amy Devyni Rapiti

"Very good food, waitron service good but that Manager who continually slams that door leading out to the smoking area while us non smokers are..."

Matthew

"Good sushi is hard to come by. I find that many places over do the rice and skimp on the actual fish. However Q4 found the perfect balance. The..."

Samantha Wright

"Great sushi! If you're a diehard sushi fan looking for a place that has a variety of options from the classics down to some deepfried goodness ..."

Juhi Tulsi

"The service, the cocktails, the food, everything was simply top notch. We hadn’t been to Q4 for years and decided to try while most of the family..."

Brynn Gerson

"Some of the most delicious food I’ve ever eaten. The steak was amazing, better than some of the fancy ones I’ve had abroad. All of the staff..."

Joey R

"This place has such amazing food. Their potions were something I was not expecting. So much more than I expected. Most times when you go to a..."

Nombuso Mashamba

"Excellent food, service and atmosphere. A new favourite..."

Dawn Jordaan

"It was our first time at Q4 Prawns and it was a very pleasant and enjoyable evening. Friendly staff, great food and a relaxed atmosphere. There is a..."

Tammy Erasmus

"Ordered for takeaway. Went to restaurant, warm welcome. Very friendly and helpful staff. Was assisted in more information about the platters etc...."

Ronan Chetty

"A large group of us went on Tuesday night to celebrate a birthday. The service was friendly but slow, even though the restaurant was quiet. My..."

Odette Ryan

"Service was exceptional, food delicious beyond expectation and truly good value for money. We will definitely be back. Thank you for making our..."

Wendy Case

"Lovely atmosphere quiet had dinner 8 of us. We had sea food platter and sushi. Service was amazing thank you we will visit again loved the..."

Gillian Kaspers

"Best seafood restaurant in Hillcrest! They also serve steak and chicken dishes, as well as a kiddies menu. Fully licensed - make an awesome Long..."

Annie Jarvis

Cafe Mayfair Hillcrest

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Pallet Jack's Restaurant

"I decided to give Pallet Jacks a try under the new ownership, and was pleasantly surprised.The food and service was good, but more..."

Kirk Oldfield

"Good food and atmosphere. What's great is that it's not only for people with kids what even grown ups can have fun here. Service is a bit slow but..."

Zinhle Ndlela

"This is a great child friendly resturant and staff a very friendly.The food is well priced and very good (I don't fell like I'm sitting at Spur..."

Mike

"Absolutely love the play area's for the children. My son had a ball. We came here on a public holiday. So it was very busy. We had just ordered some..."

Kirstyvandeventer

"Great place for around 2 years up to 14 year olds. Lots of fun things for them to do, and there are people helping so you could leave your older kids..."

Simon Trollope

"It was so cool! It was my first time and I absolutely loved it! Everyone is so friendly and helpful,the atmosphere is laid back and the children are..."

Claudette Mathapersad

"I originally posted a 2-star review last year but I'm happy to say that today's experience was leagues better than all of our previous experiences at..."

Philippa Bertacco

"Great kids venue. Loved the food. Kids didn't want to leave. Looking forward to having our kids party there. Staff are friendly and accommodating...."

Renee Singh

"Great place for kids. Pizzas are tasty and crumbed chicken wings very..."

Vishen Pillay

"Lovely place for kids and it is very well priced. There just needs to be a bit more variety and the service is a little..."

Joanne Tate

"Awesome kids friendly restaurant in hillcrest.worth a stop with the kids to enjoy the play area.best is the grey monkeys come and play along...."

Theo Botha

"Really amazing place. Such friendly, kind and helpful staff. Will definitely be..."

Craig Muller

"The bad weather this past weekend forced us to change plans for my daughters birthday party in the eleventh hour. We called Pallet Jacks when they..."

Justin Duncan

"Great place to relax while your kids can play..food was good but service was bad..waitress seem uninterested in cleaning up and taking up our..."

Amber Jayne Singh Roopram

"Excellent to keep the kids entertained ,food is great but the staff need to be on..."

Ashveer Supkaran

"Great place for the kids. Food is..."

Malcolm Moodley

"Good food and nice play area for the kiddies. 2 areas for different age groups. Staff in each play..."

chanelle cooper

"We loved it. There is plenty to keep the kids entertained with child minders on hand (although we didn't leave my nephew unattended by one of us as..."

Natz Holmes

"My first time there with my wife, two year old toddler and new born. Laid back atmosphere with good service. Food was also really nice, staff were..."

Gary Nagoor

"Pallet Jack's is an incredible place for kiddies. The play area is super clean, safe and fun. There are different age group sections to ensure..."

Stabby van Oudtshoorn

"Lovely atmosphere.Love the wood oven..."

Tharindu Wijemuni

Q4 Prawns Steaks & Sushi Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"If u want the most succulent prawns and crumbed calamari and and and.... this is the place to go in Hillcrest, and Loulli the owner is a gentleman..."

Amanda Schmidt

"Thank you for hosting our farewell dinner. Our waiter was attentive and jovial. Food came out quickly and was delicious. Will recommend..."

Kelly Robin Watson

"Thank you for the perfect service and the food was great the drinks were cold attention was on point, thanks the whole team serving, management and..."

Simo Zikalala

"never have had a bad meal in seven years since moving up to Hillcrest area .... always great specials and well..."

Jana Hollister

"Thanks to the owner, manager and the most amazing waitress we he ever met. You al made our date night one to remember. We definitely recommend all to..."

Cherrise Daniel Griffiths

"Best sushi and seafood by far with the best prices. Wonderful atmosphere and attentive..."

Lindsay Kleynhans

"We had a awesome evening at q4 prawns. Curtis was awesome entertainment and food was the best. My mom's birthday was made very special. Thank you..."

Carla Creed

"An absolute amazing Saturday lunch thank you for going beyond and making a birthday lunch special excellent service and food well done..."

Nirusha Naicker

"Always coming back for more!! Enjoyed my meals every single time! Great place, great staff! Love this..."

Jenniffer Cunha

"Our first-time visit to Q4 was very pleasant, we found the service excellent and the food was great and good value for..."

Chad Robinson

"Such friendly, helpful staff. Good food too...."

Kerry Lange Wolvaardt

"Beautiful setting with lovely staff and the meals are..."

Natasha Pandaram

"Really enjoyed fantastic food & Service. Thank so much for a wonderful lunch .All the..."

Maureen Havelock

"The service, the cocktails, the food, everything was simply top notch. We hadn’t been to Q4 for years and decided to try while most of the family..."

Brynn Gerson

"Some of the most delicious food I’ve ever eaten. The steak was amazing, better than some of the fancy ones I’ve had abroad. All of the staff..."

Joey R

"This place has such amazing food. Their potions were something I was not expecting. So much more than I expected. Most times when you go to a..."

Nombuso Mashamba

"Excellent food, service and atmosphere. A new favourite..."

Dawn Jordaan

"It was our first time at Q4 Prawns and it was a very pleasant and enjoyable evening. Friendly staff, great food and a relaxed atmosphere. There is a..."

Tammy Erasmus

"Ordered for takeaway. Went to restaurant, warm welcome. Very friendly and helpful staff. Was assisted in more information about the platters etc...."

Ronan Chetty

"A large group of us went on Tuesday night to celebrate a birthday. The service was friendly but slow, even though the restaurant was quiet. My..."

Odette Ryan

"Service was exceptional, food delicious beyond expectation and truly good value for money. We will definitely be back. Thank you for making our..."

Wendy Case

"Lovely atmosphere quiet had dinner 8 of us. We had sea food platter and sushi. Service was amazing thank you we will visit again loved the..."

Gillian Kaspers

"Best seafood restaurant in Hillcrest! They also serve steak and chicken dishes, as well as a kiddies menu. Fully licensed - make an awesome Long..."

Annie Jarvis

Butcher Block Hillcrest

"Had everything and more than we needed. Very neat and shelves well stocked. As visitors from the UK, we were 'warned' that SA was not the country we..."

Russel Harris

"One of the best places to shop before 8pm. Wonderful experience and convenient. All the Checkers best deals available including the purified water...."

Commandment Medical

"Nice new shop. Clean, but cooked food is not covered, so I will not be buying that. Small, but convenient. Like most places in KZN, customer service..."

Zelda Nel

"To the people that make the muffins, keep doing what you are doing! Best muffins ever! Bought a blueberry one today and OMG! Also friendly staff and..."

Kayla Spies

"A beautiful Checkers with a large variety of products. However it would be awesome if there were more smaller trolleys available. The large ones are..."

Weimann Family

"This Checkers has everything that a hyper store would have. The food is always fresh and well stocked. There's a great little coffee shop..."

LINDY C

"What you expect from the "newer flagship Checkers stores". Wide variety, in shop coffee shop, fresh produce and daily basics. Adequate parking on..."

Sarel Herbst

"Great shopping experience. Variety of products at competitive prices. Go ahead and satisfy your curiosity and fulfill your family needs and desires...."

Timothy Mohlala

"Lovely store,very clean, my favorite part is the little coffee shop well priced, often get a cuppachino and small cake to..."

Wendy Brimer

"First time being there and I enjoyed every minute of it, people are so welcoming, the place is so amazing. I would recommend it to..."

Zakhele Mthiyane

Lineage Coffee

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Breakfast

Mid-range

"The moment I walked into Watercrest Mall I knew I was popping into this cozy spot🙋‍♀️ The cappuccino was delicious, a strong burst of coffee..."

Yugi Subramany

"Great spot to hang out and serves great coffee as well as add-ons like biscuits and croissants. The service is great and atmosphere is really..."

Zinhle Ndlela

"Very impressed. Great coffee, excellent service, modern atmosphere. Lineage brings quality coffee to the Hillcrest/Waterfall area. It's definitely..."

Steven Edwards

"One of the best coffee shops I have been to in Durban. The drinks are delicious. I just wish they had a few more unique options on the menu. The..."

Joey R

"This is one of the best place to have a peaceful and quiet time to yourself and also with friends in the morning. A great place to sit and study as..."

Tori Tite

"Nice working space and good coffee. Can get extremely busy midmorning but quite in the afternoon. Lots of other people working so no pressure to be..."

Kylie Buckle

"Lineage has the best coffee, easily competing on an international level with Kgune, SA Barista champ, working there. The food is also made with..."

Nicky vdA

"I found a hidden gem today when in the area. As I walked in I was greeted with a warm smell of freshly roasted coffee, and even warmer smiles on the..."

Mike Beuster

"Coffee is really good, Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Light meals..."

D Moods

"Great place to work, with a cool breeze and amazing Aromas of coffee being made and their fresh food, I'd recommend many friends to come and worm..."

Danielle Moodley

"Always a great experience, lovely food, but after all the best coffee..."

Peter Butterworth

"We were in KZN for the Easter weekend and I was excited to make a pilgrimage to Lineage. We were not disappointed. The space is awesome, it's a..."

Ed Wrede

"Lovely place to be especially a nice get away from home if you work from home! Lovely healthy food Divine..."

mandisa Gumede

"My favourite local coffee spot. Good vibe, great coffee, tasty food & best staff! Lineage has..."

Hilton Greig

"A really nice, central meeting place or even to sit and do some..."

Brendon Funnell

"Excellent coffee and reasonably priced café food made from excellent healthy ingredients sourced from top suppliers. Lineage has a delightful buzz..."

Dave Raulstone

"Nice coffee and avo on toast. Very busy. Looks like the place to meet for coffee and also remote..."

Craig

"Love the vibe at this place, and they have a super friendly staff that serves excellent coffee. It's one of my favourites Coffee Shops. 100%..."

Greg Melson

"Great coffee ☕ experience. Great place to work or to have a..."

Carlos Da Cruz

"The cappuccino was amazing! No sugar needed! I found the flat white too strong (I normally like strong coffee!) There was nowhere to sit inside, so..."

Shelley Frow

"Excellent remote working space (laptop friendly), great vibe and good..."

Lauren Rosenberg

"Lineage serves some really good coffee. They change the roast on a regular basis also so it's always different. For those with a sweet tooth be sure..."

Robin Devitt

Ocean Basket Hillcrest

70/100 (1087 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This cozy restaurant has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, a beautiful presentation, and delicious dishes. If you're in Hillcrest, I would..."

Mayur Naicker

"Lovely,cozy environment, great for couples and familes, there's even a great play area for kids. Simphiwe our waiter gave us really good service and..."

Celine Moodley

"We celebrated our daughter's 18 birthday dinner at Hillcrest ocean basket. The manager Carlos was very helpful when I messaged before hand and the..."

heather matthew

"My Friend and i had a wonderful time at ocean basket Hillcrest, the food was amazing, services was excellent.Thank you Precious (our waitress) for..."

sduduzo sinikiwe

"My colleagues and I tried out the Lunchbox special - we absolutely enjoyed everything that we ordered. Food was fresh and exactly how we wanted it,..."

Sarah Maharaj

"Our guest from Canada wanted seafood and as we don't have a restaurant offering this in Kloof, we decided to try Ocean Basket. Boy were we delighted...."

Vanessa Evans

"Wonderfull vibe from the staff. Food was..."

Dudley Stops

"Our waiter Sboniso was wonderful & we had a great meal thanks..."

Kim MacDonald

"Absolutely the best Ocean Basket branch we've been to!! Food is prepared to perfection. The atmosphere and staff are amazing. I really applaud the..."

Kaylene Maistry

"Precious and Amanda were such wonderful waitresses!! From their welcome at the entrance right til the end of our stay. Thank you so much ladies. Your..."

Queendiva Modise

"The staff is so welcoming as soon as you walk in they are there to serve you. Precious was our waiter on this day she was very helpful with..."

ntombikayise purity Langa

"We missed Ocean Basket due to us living overseas so while we are here on holiday, we made an effort to come for dinner. We had the family meal deal..."

natasha wilson

"We had an amazing experience at Ocean Basket. Our waiter, Langa, did a great job at serving us. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was warm..."

Abigail Kruger

"We had a lovely lunch at Ocean Basket Hillcrest. The staff were all friendly and welcoming, special nod to Simphiwe our waiter and Carlos the owner...."

Tanya Schmalzried

"This place is awesome Lindiwe is a star very friendly and helpful . She is a asset to this branch . We will most definitely be back here..."

David Else

"All wait staff very friendly, especially Zwa and Precious. Food was cooked well and tasty. Very good background music. Will definitely be..."

Leigh Graham

"Thank you for the lovely dinner. We really enjoyed the calamari & mussels. Zwa was very attentive and pleasant. We will definitely be..."

Candice Smit

Kauai Hillcrest

"I really enjoyed the whole experience I can't rate the atmosphere because I chose to sit outside, I had winglets and chips they were good..."

Octoepops

"Food was good,fresh rolls and chips ,chicken was just made hot. Almost perfect..."

Artmic

"The staff are very friendly,professional and my food I get it always on..."

phume gama

"Best Nandos chicken throughout. All their..."

Jorge Martinho

"They were quick with my order, relatively friendly and the price was decent. The ratio of carbs to protein was a little off (ordered the casa pap and..."

Graphyteye Wisdom

"The peri tato salad and hotpot are my most favorite..."

Nontsikelelo Sithole

"No ff.up check by waiter,I ended up not drinking water I..."

Skhumbuzo Mazibuko Eskay

"The lady was very helpful with ny order as i ordered online and i did not get the reference due to network as there was loadshedding in the..."

alpreciousl makhathini

"Very clean, very polite, good adherence to Covid protocols. Quick service and a very tasty meal. We had half-chicken and fries for R101. That's very..."

Alan Gitsham

"Excellent Customer Service from Nondumiso :) Thank..."

Marilyn Naidoo

Nando's

"Delicious food at Nandos Hillcrest👌🏽the 1/4 chicken and chips was divine (according to the bro) and the spicy rice with chicken was also great..."

Tamryn Iyer

"I really enjoyed the whole experience I can't rate the atmosphere because I chose to sit outside, I had winglets and chips they were good..."

Octoepops

"Food was good,fresh rolls and chips ,chicken was just made hot. Almost perfect..."

Artmic

"The staff are very friendly,professional and my food I get it always on..."

phume gama

"Best Nandos chicken throughout. All their..."

Jorge Martinho

"They were quick with my order, relatively friendly and the price was decent. The ratio of carbs to protein was a little off (ordered the casa pap and..."

Graphyteye Wisdom

"The peri tato salad and hotpot are my most favorite..."

Nontsikelelo Sithole

"No ff.up check by waiter,I ended up not drinking water I..."

Skhumbuzo Mazibuko Eskay

"The lady was very helpful with ny order as i ordered online and i did not get the reference due to network as there was loadshedding in the..."

alpreciousl makhathini

"Very clean, very polite, good adherence to Covid protocols. Quick service and a very tasty meal. We had half-chicken and fries for R101. That's very..."

Alan Gitsham

"Excellent Customer Service from Nondumiso :) Thank..."

Marilyn Naidoo

Essence Cafe & Pizzeria

Wheelchair Accessible

"I loved the vibe that this restaurant gave me. The setting was really nice but I did think that the oreo milkshake I had was a bit expensive and the..."

Kiara Harilal

"The welcome and service was good. Food was flavorful. We had the calamari starter, crumbed button mushrooms, garlic and herb focaccia with a bacon..."

Rishern Rambakus

"love Essence Cafe !! the food is good and tasty the staff are awesome ! love the by one get one free evenings ! Definitely my local spot when I don't..."

Devon Hunt

"I ordered a peri-peri chicken burger with mixed berries crush, it was so nice, the atmosphere is awesome. My waitress gave me the best service ever,..."

Sthandiwe Msomi

"Pizza was Great..we did wait a while to check out hower our waiter was friendly and accommodating. The caramel milkshake was also..."

samuel soobramoney

"What a fantastic surprise this place was. What appeared to be "another coffee shop in Hillcrest" turned out to have one of the nicest pizzas in..."

Wayne Lion-Cachet

"Fresh food Good size portions For those who have a sweet tooth....this is the place for..."

Sabz

"Had coffee and cake. Friend and I shared the cake . It was a huge slice. Very..."

Cynthia Hart

"Good selection of meals. Well and nicely prepared and tasty. Friendly..."

Eberhard Haberkorn

"Good food and service. Convenient after shopping at hillcrest..."

Nadeen R

Mythos

"@fundieee. Exquisitely authentic with the greatest of service! Absolutely charming complete with ONLY Greek music adding to the ambiance and..."

Fundiswa Ntombela

"I went there for their Greek night. It was super enjoyable experience, admittedly very noisy. The plate smashing was fun. The live entertainment was..."

Lindi Wit

"Beautifully appointed venue with food to match at reasonable prices. A note to the management: don't offer what you can't..."

Alex Roberts

"Very nice Greek layout with great service and all round good experience. Food is worth the money and spent well with friends or a nice date..."

Matthew Meyer

"What stood out for me had to be the breaking of the plates, which showed me the deeply rooted culture which is strongly celebrated even out of..."

Thoko Sithole

"Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Very professional, friendly staff. Seating arrangement, nicely spaced out and ample parking area right outside the..."

Tammy Erasmus

"Amazing food (as a vegetarian I was very impressed), value for money, great vibes, and helpful staff. I will be visiting again for..."

Bishan Soni

"Went in for Sunday, turned into a very pleasant experience. Waiters were very friendly and efficient. Only had a mains my partner & I shared the meat..."

terry lovegrove

"Very relaxed and cosy place. They are currently running a R75 lunch special. Portion sizes are..."

Vusi MCHUNU

"Lovely place . Excellent..."

John Swales

The Kitchen

Jack Salmon Fish And Grill

"Monday night dinner out. As we decided to go to Jack Salmon Hillcrest. Friendly and warm welcome and the door. Ordered drinks that was very prompt,..."

JJ Du Toit

"This is my favourite restraunt, food is exceptional prices are reasonable, some great specials. Decor is very pleasant, service is always good. All..."

terry lovegrove

"Wonderful experience. Excellent service and great..."

John Swales

"We tried some sushi which was really delicious, the poke bowl was tasty... We expected more from our dessert "death by brownie"... Service was..."

Vera Berens

"Tasty food and great..."

Sherzel Kisten

"Highly recommend for delicious food and excellent service. Lunch menu is a treat. Each of our company of three chose different dishes and all were..."

Bettie Vanstraaten

"Absolutely beautiful and classy ambience which is a feast for the eyes. Some of the food at our table was good and tasty but the prawns on our visit..."

Karen Leppan

"Went for a Saturday date night and it was an awesome experience. Service was fantastic, food was incredible, atmosphere was warm and vibrant...."

Craig Briggs

"The mid week lunch time special is great value for money and service is hands on without being intrusive The fish and chips as well as the Chicken..."

Ricardo W

"I was very impressed with the friendly service and the ambiance. I loved the food and the presentation. Definitely worth a visit. One can go dressed..."

Lynton Wepener

"Best seafood that I have had in a long time. Staff are polite and friendly, excellent knowledge of the menu. Lovely ambience and the decor is fresh..."

Sean Hensby

"Other than the confusion on entering (the waitron was totally discombobulated by the fact that we had not booked - which is why we went so early for..."

Sandy Cromhout

"Very good food. Nice staff and worth a..."

Daniel Stewart

"Beautiful place. I like decoration and atmosphere. Sushi is nice. I put 4 stars because paella was not nice. The rice is over..."

Simona

"They hv a lovely reasonably priced lunch special. We started with tempura prawns. They were large and well cooked with sweet chilli dip. Absolutely..."

Jenny Brown

"SO and I decided at short notice to go out for dinner. The service was good, food was great. I had a platter and they had Kingklip both were well..."

Duncan MacMillan

"I love their sushi! I mostly eat there for lunch and enjoy both the Hillcrest and Durban North restaurants. Great open feeling and all round a..."

Kendall James

"Lovely food and beautiful..."

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