The best Dinner in Umhlanga Rocks | Sluurpy updated in April

Ile Maurice

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"Absolutely fantastic... The food was made perfectly.. Service was mind blowing.. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and will be..."

Chanelle Govenden

"Love the ambience and fine dining experience . The seafood platter, more especially the langoustines were delicious..."

Myesri Moodley

"Great food and very nice and hospitable staff! Will definitely come back before I fly out of..."

Joe Tuyor

"Ile Maurice is one of my favourite restaurants this side of the country. The legacy of excellence continues with the food, wine and service being..."

Pascale Schrader

"Hubby's birthday dinner last night at Ile Maurice couldn't have been better. Amazing views, awesome staff, delicious food. Well done to the team at..."

Tamsin Govender

"Considering we had our 2 year old toddler with us who decided it's time to act up during the celebration of our 5th year anniversary dinner, the..."

Tamara Stephens

"It is a landmark in Durban and can hold its own anywhere in the world. Seafood is always fresh and all meals are cooked to perfection...."

Brian Winterstein

"Love this restaurant! Always visit Ile Maurice when we are down from Jhb! Great service, great food and Christian is very hospitable! Highly..."

Jahna Engelbrecht

"Exceptional food, attentive service and great atmosphere. Been there for my 4th time and always an excellent..."

Nicolle Morris

"Never disappointed with the food and excellent service! Thank you! Wonderful evening out with..."

Heather Bigara

"What a wow!!! Great views, impeccable service, delectable chocolate fondant, just a great place to bust a date night with your Spura Maluda..."

Hakim

"Fantastic old world setting in the heart of Umhlanga. Fantastic service, with a huge selection in the menu. We had the line fish and langoustines and..."

Adele Du Toit

"great service and Friendly staff...my favorite dish was the lamb rack which was delicious. Great views as well. Didn’t get to try dessert but the..."

Sunira Kandielall

"What a delicious meal we had at Ile Maurice. Our evening started with the exceptional staff recommending the chefs special. We started off with fresh..."

Mary

"We come here every year as part of our holiday. This is a very pricey restaurant especially the wines, which are extensive. However the ambience and..."

Nwsnyman

"Food: 4Service: 4Ambiance: 3As many places this restaurant is a favorite I'm sure of many. Traditional Creole fine dining. The..."

Bhavsha Sudesh Badul

"I really enjoyed lunch at Ile Maurice. Besides their exceptional location right on Umhlanga beach, I found their service to be on point and genuinely..."

Sharima Bramannan

"Durban is surprising me on this trip! Came here on a recommendation and wasn't disappointed...hidden little gem opposite Beverly Hotel. From the..."

Melanie Meyers

"A truly delicious meal, lived up to its reputation, service was excellent. Lovely and close for a walk on the promenade after dinner. A real gem of a..."

Samantha Holt

"Fabulous Christmas luncheon with our closest family. Great ambience and fabulous food.Hosting was professional and waiters were friendly and..."

Jay Pillay

"We had a great dinner, a bit expensive in my view. I was a little disappointed as we asked them for a seafood platter for 4 people and when dishing..."

Frans Smit

"Service is good. Interesting menu and good wine list. I do not give it 5 stars due to the fact that it is expensive and the atmosphere can do with..."

Josef Breedt

"Ile Maurice is a lovely Mauritian restaurant. The decor is quite old and the restaurant is quite dark. The service is good, the..."

Vyal

"After having Ile Maurice on my bookmark list for over a year, I finally decided to try it this past weekend. To start we shared the escargots and for..."

Deee

"Had a great fathers day lunch. The staff were very accommodating especially considering we were a big group. Food was delicious - all 20 of us were..."

Simone Naicker

"I visited an old favourite in Umhlanga and chose to order the crab starter, and it was divine as usual. For main course I ordered octopus curry..."

Dips Naik

"Always excellent.The gratinated crab is a must to start with. I usually order it to arrive with the melba toast.The Mauritian..."

Wes Smuts

"Just had dinner here and loved every minute. I had prawns , sirloin and chocolate fondant which were all superb. Great service and even better food!..."

Amy Atkinson

"As a South African with a Mauritian mother and with family still in Mauritius, I rate this as the best restaurant in South Africa.When you..."

Bruce Lennox

"The food is excellent, and what I like more is the personal service. Very well done to the owners for their impeccable customer service. It'll there..."

Tashti

"Without a doubt the best kept secret in Umhlanga The attention to detail is fantastic The service is first classANDThe food is..."

Warren

"Ile Maurice is definitely one of our favourite restaurants in Durban! It is a great upmarket restaurant with exceptional views of the Umhlanga beach...."

Evashan Pillay

"Such an amazing supper. Beautiful food. Although there is so much variety, each dish is executed perfectly. All our meals were delicious, ranging..."

Janine Thomas

"Was a raining night there was someone with an umbrella to fetch us from the car.Very satisfied with the starters especially the Crab head stuffed..."

Kim Chi

"Great place. Truly the taste of Mauritius. Excellent service and quality food. One thing to keep in mind is that South African kids don't have the..."

Danny R

"Had frog legs here for the first time! Insane experience and very scrumptious! The service is friendly with a nice vibe! Oh and don't..."

Calista

"One of the few good restaurants remaining in umhlanga. Good food that is class Mauritian, French and Indian inspired. If you are feeling adventurous..."

Dipäyän

"Outstanding service and very beautiful setting.Ut was nice the Chef came around, talked to all patrons and help where needed. The mussels..."

Joao Carlos Manjolinho

"Been here many times. Every single time was good. The service is excellent. When they have the sea bass- its a must try. Never been dissappointed..."

Foodlover

"Dinner at Ile Maurice is an experience. The menu sounds very chique but the food is really good. The rack of lamb was cooked just like I want it and..."

John Matthews

"Have visited this restaurant 3 times over the last 5 years and I have never been disappointed. The owner has been present every time we have been..."

Line Wiid

"This is one of my favourite places to visit when in durban. The owner is always there and you feel very welcomed with the service being top notch!..."

Georgette Brook

"Elegantly finished. Great view. Staff were very friendly and accommodation, and weren't overly attentive. The duck salad was amazing, incredibly..."

Paul Cowan

"Good food just very expensive. It's great for a special occassion. We went a few years ago and the bill was over R2000 it was a good evening. ..."

Debbijane Demetriou

"We have been coming to this restaurant for years and it never fails to please. We had a large party of 24. Every single meal was superb and the..."

Thavashni Reddy

"WOW, what an experience! From their starters to their desserts, these guys will not disappoint. Excellent food, great service, great ambience. I'm..."

Lebo Chabana-Kubheka

"The all round experience here is absolutely amazing, it would be very difficult to fault anything. From starter to dessert, the food is delicious, a..."

Luc LdlM

"I've lived in Durban my entire life and it's fair to say this is the best restaurant around. Service is amazing and the food never disappoints...."

Kingsley Corbett

"Awesome! The food was delicious and expertly prepared. The service was excellent and the overall ambience great. The only negative comment I can make..."

Kim Sim

"If you are Mauritian this is a no brainer. If you love tasty food this is the best restaurant in KZN and one of my top 5 in SA. The soups are..."

Keith Lennox

"Food is excellent, ambiance is good, starters were excellent, main course were delicious and best Crepes Suzette in the country. Pricey but..."

Alwyn Rautenbach

"One of the best meals I've had in a long time! I started with the crab gratin - delicious. Followed it with Kingklip in a French-Mauritian..."

Theresa Offwood-le Roux

"Checked in at Ile Maurice on advice from a friend, wasn't really keen as my last trip here a couple of years ago was not my best. Was staying at..."

Martin Levine

"Sublime prawn starter perfectly paired with the Cape of Good Hope Ultima Sauvignon Blanc. Prawn Curry also a "must try". Great service to complete..."

Stephen De Blanche

"My partner and I both ordered the crab starter, which was amazing. I had the octopus curry, it was tasty, but nothing out of this world. My boyfriend..."

Andrea P. Diaz

"Really stunning, quaint place in the heart of Umhlanga. The service is excellent, as well as the food being superb! It is slightly pricey, but very..."

Marc Van Jaarsveldt

"First time at Ile'maurice. Very impressive. Friendly service and unique, interesting food with well balanced flavours of Mauritius with a very..."

Taryn Ballard

"Great option for fine dining in durban. I was there for my birthday with a big table. The manager greeted us, the chef came out to say hello. The..."

Sapna

"Ile Maurice is in the ideal location.....in Umhlanga and almost on the beach front.We have been here a few times over the years and 90% of..."

Jodi

"After going to Uhmlanga for years, I unfortunately only came across Il Maurice on my last visit. The restaurant is simple in it's decor with a real..."

Diner D

"My party of four booked lunch to celebrate a birthday. We were the only ones at the restaurant and were waited on excellently. All of our courses..."

Dominic Naidoo

"Wow, what an wonderful experience. Would highly recommend this restuarant. Fantastic food, brilliant service. Best place I have been in a long..."

Liesl Gous

"Quaint little French restaurant in Umhlanga, themed on Mauritius - and certainly does enough to feel different from any other restaurant in Durban...."

Karthick Naidoo

"Excellent food and fantastic service. We loved the rustic look inside and the ocean View. Well Done..."

Wesley Govender

"I think it's a place that people might actually overlook because of its location away from the hustle and bustle of chartwell drive. A good place to..."

Samson Jeremy

"My hubby took me there for my Birthday it was beautiful. Super staff whom helped make my night so amazing. Food was soooooo..."

Avasha Dhramraj

"Beautifully situated close to the umhlanga coast. Service is excellent and staff are very friendly. Restaurant is clean and neat with parking. Food..."

Kevin Moodley

"Food is exceptional. The owners are accommodating, made last minute new years reservations and they made room for..."

Nandi Mashengele

"The smoked salmon & cottage cheese 5/5 The Roasted Duck and the Rack of Lamb Great👌Perfection..."

Big Cash Clay

"Loved it all... by far the best prawn curry I've ever had, and service was fantastic. Found my new favourite curry restaurant for sure (and chocolate..."

Tania Nortier

"Great Food and service. Always an enjoyable evening out. A rare treat fo me. Not sure but it might not be child friendly. Have never seen little kids..."

Sanesh Allopi

"The food was beyond amazing and the service was just as good. Would recommend that you definately try out this place if you are in Mhlanga Rocks,..."

Charling Hassin

"We had a great time celebrating the SA 7's World Series win with a special handover to Coach Neil Powell from SA Rugby Legends President Gavin..."

Terence Chapman

"The best restaurant in Durban. I must commend the manager/hostess on her exceptional service. She made our experience amazing. The waiters were very..."

Shivana Jugernath

"My very first time lle Maurice.I was so impressed with the food.Will go back anytime.5star..."

Gwen Fortmann (Gwenzo)

"Excellent food all round. Line fish was excellent, the rack of lamb extra ordinary, the fillet was equally good. The spinach and smoked salmon puff..."

michel aronoff

"Good experience, tasty food done perfectly. Lamb and chicken done to perfection. Excellent booking experience. Wait staff are not the most friendly...."

Michelle Singh

Little Havana

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"We celebrated my mom's 90th birthday lunch there yesterday and had the best service ever. Food was amazing and to Jade and her team...a huge thank..."

George Pietersen

"fantastic fillet steak and the best dessert ever! Check out the “Not quite a cheeseboard” dessert. Heaven on a plate. Just delicious..."

Nancy Martell-morgan

"Husbands choice for my birthday supper...food was awesome...atmosphere was great...my waitress was da sweetest ever...great service...staff..."

Raginie Murugan

"Fantastic Saturday afternoon lunch , awesome service, great food choices ..without a doubt one of our favorite places to dine. Love this place..."

Michelle Brigitte Pellegrini

"Absolutely excellent service from our waiter Tendai. Food was devine. The lunch special was great value for..."

Yajna Harinarianpersadh

"Loved the vibe and the lamb chops were terribly succulent. Never (our designated waiter for the evening) was never absent and exceptionally..."

Moremi Nkosi

"We had a lovely dinner for Valentines day. The food was great and the waiter was..."

Lauretta Voigt

"Absolutely delicious . Snail starters , salmon main was to die for and panna cotta was perfect way to end the night..."

Tracy Cotchobos

"The food was delicious 😋 I had fatty and tasty bone marrow. My colleague's had nachos which apparently are out of this world!! Followed by lamb..."

Jillian Nyakane

"The stand out thing about this place was the slightly “different offerings on their menu”. So, for example I had deep fried tempura broccoli with..."

Kenosi Buzzkill Matsebatlela

"Had dinner here last night. It such a relaxed spot mixed with fine dining. The staff is also really friendly and helpful. I had the 200g fillet of..."

Mpume Sibisi

"Just came back from a lovely evening celebrating my mums 65th birthday at Little Havana. We were a party of four. Sam our waitor was absolutely..."

Melanie Pillay

"Amazing food, generous portions, brilliant service and a great dining experience.For a more detailed review, check out my blog..."

Shenai

"The name does not match the decor The food is good nothing amazing Just a good dinner. Salmon was perfectly cookedThe wine list is..."

Chantel

"Food was sublime. Service was efficient and friendly and had one of the best apple cake desserts ever!!!Restaurant itself looks elegant. Just..."

Vanessa

"Beautiful restaurant, great service, great food. Everytime i visit Little Havana the standard seems to go higher and higher. Their steaks are always..."

Nqohbile Khanyile

"This restaurant was a bit pricey but it was completely worth it! Ive never had such good food and amazing service! I came here with a large..."

Jennifer.mulder

"Food: 3.5Ambiance: 3.5Service: 3The vegetarian stir fried vegetables is really good. Great spot to dine at on a Friday night...."

Bhavsha Sudesh Badul

"Great atmosphere, from the lighting to the set up. Delicious food and desserts to die for. Great for dates as it gives off a candle lit, romantic..."

Marcia

"Little Havanna is elegant and stylish with white linen, good glasses a low lights. And their steaks are great. I was planning on a steak with..."

Ann Keating Druce

"Date Night on Saturday at Havana, as soon as we walked in we where embraced with friendly faces. The food is amazing!!!!!!! I had the lamb shank and..."

Andrea Govender

"I like the atmosphere here & the service is really good. For a starter I had the pork rib special & the ribs were absolutely AMAZING!! I also tried..."

Candice De Alcantara

"Very very nice food and amazing service. Most probably the best dining in Durban, as far as I have experienced m. Very impressed with the well..."

Linda

"Really enjoyed a family dinner at Little Havana on Thursday night. The restaurant had a lively atmosphere for a week day so we were glad we made..."

Kriyanka Naidoo

"Staff were very accommodating seeing as we didnt have a reservation on a Friday night. I had the steal with risotto- it was slightly try. Atmosphere..."

Simone Naicker

"Little Havana is a lovely restaurant situated in Umhlanga. I have only been here once on an anniversary date night, and it was enjoyable. The decor..."

Tamara Reddy

"Nice atmosphere , very upmarket yet casual , service was excellent , had a fillet on the bone with side vegetables , fillet was tasty , grilled..."

Russel Roth

"Delightful first experience at little havana. Spotless cutlery and plates. Waiters were ever so helpful and attentive, only negative was that..."

Mishka Maharaj

"Amazing food, ambiance and service! Will definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an amazing meal! Food out of this world especially the..."

Paula Norton

"We went to Umhlanga for a long weekend and treated ourselves to a meal at Little Havana. By far the best restaurant I have ever been to. A little..."

Valmay Aerts

"My family and I were in Umhlanga for a weekend away and it was my turn to pick a restaurant on the 4th night of our stay and i chose none other than..."

Yana Aerts

"Went to little Havana for an Anniversary dinner. Even though it was very full they were able to accommodate us. Atmosphere was great. We were served..."

Jayd Naidoo

"Great all round experience. I think you might get slung out if you don't order steak, but it is so worth while. The snail starter (with three..."

Fried Onion

"Absolutely fantastic restaurant! The fillet is outstanding and the Chocolate Fondant and Pecan Nut Bread and Butter pudding desserts are truly..."

Danica Robyn Ellis

"Without a doubt the best restaurant I have ever been to. Classy and delicious food. Best calamari and tarter sauce, best prawns and the best..."

Catherine Arzul

"It is always a pleasure going to both Havana and little Havana. One of my favourites is the baked camembert starter. I was also pleasantly suprised..."

Sajna Sivnarain

"What a pleasant experience! Little Havana is situated upstairs on the Umhlanga strip and has such a great Cuban vibe! It's not often you find a place..."

Robyn Louw

"Completely unexpected gem. Popped in here for a quick work dinner. Really enjoyed coming here - great vibe, nice and busy for a Monday night. Hands..."

Dan Bothma

"I love this place. The service is great and the food never disappoints. I've had the roasted marrow bone starter which comes with salsa verde and..."

Gigliola Conte-Patel

"Rated one of the Best Steak Restaurants in S.A and I now know why! Rib eye with Gorgonzola sauce, fresh crispy vegetables, mouth watering 500g..."

Kylie

"Beautiful decor A smart stylish restaurant The service and quality are in a class that is without question a cut above most other..."

Warren

"Really is one of the top places in Durban for a good steak. We had oysters for starters, pear and Gorgonzola salad and calamari. All good.Mains..."

Trevor

"Excellent restaurant for good food and service. I had the fillet steak which was great and the coffee is also super. Arrived late for our booking but..."

Marcelle Bolus

"Restaurant was busy (holidays oblige), but the service was prompt, professional and with a smile. Excellent fillet on the bone. Decent wine list...."

Pantagruel

"I simply love this restaurant. The steak was simply prepared but so deliscious. The atmosphere is a nice mix of vibey and serene. The snail starter..."

Mayuri

"Loved my lunch this afternoon. Lamb Shank was absolutely tasty. My partner enjoyed his pork belly roast as well. And then what made it even more..."

Maylen Zico Tian Minnaar

"Not one driven to write reviews, I feel the experience my wife and I had here on Friday deserves mention. From the time we arrived, the dining..."

Paul Johnson

"I had the Mozambique Chicken which was very underwhelming . The chicken was nice and tender but the wing I could not eat as it was far too underdone..."

Greg Christy

"Really great place. Although this restaurant is out of our budget, it's really good place to go to when you want to treat yourself once in a while...."

Celeste Jimmyns

"Excellent value for the Lunch menu special. Delicious spring rolls, nachos, pork belly, steak and desert. R130 for 3 course plus a glass of wine...."

Marius Van Aardt

"A really great experience! The service was efficient, the meals quick and fresh out the kitchen. The food itself was incredible! We even received an..."

Richard Aberdein

"Had a superb dinner here. I list this restaurant amongst the best eateries I have been to. The Steak Tartare was superb - and a nice touch is the..."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"Nice steakhouse. Great options on what steaks you want. Overall the food was good, but it felt a bit cramped where we were seated (I hate those..."

Simon Trollope

"Loved our meal. The steaks were great, the sword fish with coconut and lime sublime as was the chocolate fondant. One of the best in umhlanga!..."

Leigh Dermick

"What a treat!!! The service at Little Havana was amazing - I almost forgot that I was in a packed restaurant because the attention to detail was..."

Jeandra Miquel Hufkie

"This is an amazing place. I ordered their Mozambique chicken and it was moist and tender and very well seasoned. I would go back any..."

Mpho

"Definitely one of Umhlanga's finest - food, cocktails and ambiance make this spot a real gem. Currently running a lunchtime special with three..."

Mike

"The tuna steak and the ribeye steak are both out of the world! The food was so so good that I had an urge to lick my plate ;) Very, impressed!..."

Charlotte Tiley

"Always impressed with the great food and attentive service. One of my wife and I favorites in the Durban area. Great wine selection too! Go hungry..."

Wayne

"Best steak house in Durban .. Always on point whenever I visit .. Service is excellent and food is always tasty ! Great lunch specials aswell..."

Kapil Jivan

"Always a pleasure going here, service is prompt and the food is great. A table of 7, was attended to with a selection of mains, all happy customers...."

Sesh

"First time after recommendations to try it. Firstly, a more upmarket venue than anticipated and overall, very welcoming. Service was slick and..."

Sean Wainer

"Probably my 10th time here and once again absolutely sublime. The tuna and bone-in fillet are fantastic. The best desert ever - espresso mousse...."

Andrew Copeland

"By far the best steak restaurant in Durban! Their nachos starter is a must to have and the main courses speak for them..."

Colin Slack

"Had my birthday in the private room. The food was really good and tasty. All 3 courses were excellent. Staff was so helpful and friendly with all the..."

Deepika Maharaj

"Either management or ownership change as its not the same but still great, wonderful ambiance to be for a relaxed evening. Nice set up, clean and..."

Lebo Tenza

"The food and the atmosphere were good. The restaurant was not crowded while I was there for dinner. The complementary bread was soft and fresh out..."

Valeree Mmadi

"Lovely intimate setting, wonderful wait staff paid attention to detail. The food was wonderful, definitely recommend the bang bang prawns as a..."

Michaela Pendy

"One of my favourite restaurants! The food and value for money is impeccable. The service is always great as..."

Michelle Walstra

"The venue is attractive and service is good. I ordered an ostrich steak without olives, & it came with olives & was overcooked. (They did offer me..."

Matthew Krausey

"Celebrated a birthday party in their private room with 3 course meal lunch. The service and food were very good. Had the potatoe skins, hake and..."

Nikita Misthry

"An amazing restaurant with awesome food (don’t miss the fries that are fried with cold pressed macadamia oil) and even better wine selection. And..."

Ortal Raz

"Blessing was our waiter. She was a gem. The calamari was amazing and the tartar sauce the best I ever had. My friend had Kingklip and was just as..."

Marlenehampson vanwyk

"Celebrated my sister's graduation here & it was one for the books. My whole family really enjoyed the intimate setting, the staff service (shout out..."

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