The best date night specials in Durban

If your idea of romance involves steak, wine and a suitably grown-up atmosphere, The Hussar Grill has you covered.

The steakhouse dates back to 1964, when the first Hussar Grill opened in Rondebosch, and the brand has since expanded across South Africa while maintaining its focus on traditional steakhouse dining.

The restaurants source Class-A beef and venison, with beef wet-aged for a minimum of 28 days. Wine is also a major part of the experience, with the restaurants offering award-winning wine lists and no corkage if you'd rather bring your own bottle.

Date night special

The Date Night Menu offers:

• Two courses: R499 per couple
• Three courses: R599 per couple

Includes a complimentary bottle of Hussar Grill Premium Blend, HER Sauvignon Blanc or Chenin Blanc, or two soft drinks.

Contact information 

• Website: www.hussargrill.co.za 
• Contact: 031 110 0810
• Address: Hussar Grill Cotswold - Shop 1128, Cotswold Square, Inanda Road, Hillcrest | Hussar Grill Kloof -
• Shop 37, Fields Centre, 13 Old Main Road, Kloof 
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 12 pm–10 pm; Sunday, 12 pm–8 pm

Say ciao to date night with a little Italian flair at Andrea's Cucina Italiana at Westown Square. Created by owner Andrea Indrio, the restaurant draws on more than 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, with a focus on authentic Italian cuisine, quality ingredients, and classic dishes.

Fresh seasonal produce is sourced from trusted local suppliers, alongside imported Italian ingredients where authenticity matters most. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it equally suited to a casual catch-up, leisurely lunch or dinner with someone special.

Date night special

And for date night, the restaurant offers a Date Night Menu for R490 per couple. So if your perfect evening involves good pasta, Italian flavours and plenty of time to linger over dinner, this one is worth adding to the list.

Contact information 

• Website: www.andreascucinaitaliana.co.za 
• Contact: 031 023 2376 | | andreaswestown@gmail.com
• Address: Shop 420, Westown Square, 3 Westown Crescent, Shongweni
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 11.30 am–9 pm

For couples who prefer their romance with a side of American diner nostalgia, 1904 | Bistro Americain brings a glam take on classic comfort food. The restaurant's story is inspired by the hamburger's rise to national recognition in America at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. 

The menu takes that history and runs with it, offering a modern American diner experience with smokehouse meats, Texan barbecue and over-the-top Freak Shakes. The setting is equally dramatic, with an Art Deco-style vaulted space, French panoramic murals, tropical foliage and custom pink tiles.

Date night special

The Couples Date Night Set Menu offers a choice of two or three courses, with dishes including crumbed mushrooms, Thai beef phyllo parcels, mini prawn nachos and Southern-style chicken livers to start.

Mains include roasted fresh garlic Parmesan fillet, Marry Me chicken, slow-roasted pork belly and Nooch Marinara, while dessert options include classic crème brûlée and passionfruit parfait. The menu also includes a complimentary bottle of Boplaas Moscato Rosé, Fairview La Capra Sauvignon Blanc or Merlot.

Date Night Menu:

• Two courses: R495 per couple
• Three courses: R450 per couple
• View the full menu HERE

Contact information 

• Website: www.1904.co.za 
• Contact: 031 035 0105/6 or 064 914 6697 | info@1904.co.za 
• Address: Delcairn Lifestyle Centre, 12–14 Village Road, Kloof
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 10 am–10 pm

For a date night that feels a little more like a mini holiday, head to Mozambik for its Afro-Porto-inspired flavours and famously relaxed atmosphere. The brand began in Ballito around 19 years ago and has grown into a South African and international restaurant group, with its cuisine inspired by Mozambique and its approach centred around what it calls ‘the taste of escape’.

Expect flavours inspired by Mozambique, from prawns to Mozambik's famous chicken, alongside the group's signature bastings, sauces and spice blends. There are various Mozambik locations across KwaZulu-Natal, so you’re spoilt for choice!

Date night special

The Date Night Magic special is available every Thursday and offers:

• Two-course meal: R440 per couple
• Three-course meal: R530 per couple
• Choice of a bottle of Durbanville Hills, two Virgin Strawberry Daiquiris, or two 330ml Castle Lite Dumpies.

Contact information 

• Website: www.mozambik.co.za 

If your love language is coal-grilled food, generous portions and a table full of Greek favourites, Nikos has a date night menu worth investigating. Established in 2017, Nikos takes classic Greek recipes and serves them in modern, colourful restaurants inspired by Greek heritage while incorporating South African tastes.

Its food focuses on honest, home-style cooking, with coal-grilled and oven-roasted dishes prepared daily using quality ingredients.

Date night special

The Date Night special is R475 per couple for a two-course meal, allowing you to choose a starter and main or a main and dessert. It also includes a complimentary bottle of Van Loveren River Red, Neil's Pick Colombar or Blanc de Blanc.

It's dinner for two, Greek-style – with plenty of opportunity to linger, share and probably order more than you intended. View the full menu HERE. 

Contact information 

• Website: Nikos Greek
• Nikos Ballito Bay: 032 586 0493 | 12B Compensation Beach Road, The Big Blue, Ballito
• Nikos Durban North: 031 007 0375 | 54 Adelaide Tambo Drive, Durban
• Nikos Suncoast: 031 942 2977 | Shop UR04, Suncoast Boulevard, OR Tambo Parade, Suncoast Casino