These Durban restaurants made Dineplan’s Top 100 for 2026

• Address: 8–10 Mackeurtan Avenue, Durban North
• Cuisine: Premium aged meat and grills
• Phone: 031 001 9112
• Instagram: @barnabys_grillhouse

Barnaby’s Grillhouse combines a love of traditional steakhouse dining with a contemporary approach to the grill. The restaurant describes itself as a local establishment rooted in Durban hospitality, with a menu built around aged meat and grilled dishes. It’s positioned for everything from a special celebration to a relaxed meal out.

• Address: 4 Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga
• Cuisine: Premium steakhouse
• Phone: 087 148 3688
• Instagram: @thehussargrilloceans

With a 55-year heritage behind the brand, The Hussar Grill focuses on quality beef and game, alongside attentive service and a traditional steakhouse atmosphere. Its Oceans location makes it an option for those looking to combine a meal with a visit to Umhlanga’s beachfront precinct.

• Address: Shop 24A, Marine Walk Shopping Centre, Salta, Jabu Ngcobo Drive, eMdloti
• Style: Supper club
• Phone: 082 553 6894
• Instagram: @ownersoffice

Owner’s Office offers a different take on dining, combining evening fare and bespoke drinks with music and a contemporary executive-club aesthetic. The venue includes an executive floor with a DJ-led atmosphere and a VIP area for guests looking for a more private space. It’s a choice for those whose evening plans extend beyond dinner.

• Address: 9 Belvedale Road, Cowies Hill, Pinetown
• Cuisine: Local heritage fare
• Phone: 063 529 1966
• Instagram: @thelivingroomatsummerhill

The LivingRoom at Summerhill puts KwaZulu-Natal’s culinary diversity in the spotlight, with a focus on showcasing local products and the stories behind them. Sustainability and community development are central to its approach, making it an appealing option for diners interested in how local ingredients and heritage can shape a restaurant experience.

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• Address: Marine Walk Shopping Centre, Jabu Ngcobo Drive, eMdloti
• Style: French bistro meets local flair
• Phone: 079 520 0256
• Instagram: @the.room___

The Room brings together French bistro influences and local character in a space designed for families and friends. During the day and early evening, the emphasis is on relaxed dining; later at night, the atmosphere shifts towards music and a more adult-focused social scene. It offers an option for those who want dinner to be part of a longer evening out.

• Address: Curry’s Post Road, Howick
• Cuisine: Garden-to-table
• Phone: 033 266 6965
• Instagram: @brahmanhills

Set within Brahman Hills, Skyfall Restaurant & Wine Cellar offers a dining experience shaped by its garden surroundings and the produce sourced from neighbouring farms. Guests can choose from an à la carte menu or a chef’s set menu, with the wine cellar providing another reason to linger over lunch or dinner.

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“At Brahman Hills, we've always believed that a truly memorable experience is about so much more than any one thing. It's about how everything comes together. The food, the setting, the people and the small details that make someone feel genuinely cared for,” says Brahman Hills Director Onwaba Gonyora.

Skyfall is also set to play a role in Brahman Hills’ developing 22-hectare Serenity Garden, which is being designed with winding pathways, waterfalls and spaces for visitors to reconnect with nature.