Butcher Boys Umhlanga
Umhlanga and North Coast
KZN steakhouse group at Lighthouse Mall; big meat platters
Out & About SA lists 32 places to eat and drink in Umhlanga, in the Umhlanga and North Coast. 10 are rated 4.3★ or higher by visitors. They span Cafés & Bakeries, Seafood and Fine Dining & Bistro. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full KwaZulu-Natal eats guide.
Lord Prawn Fish & Grill
Umhlanga and North Coast
Seafood platters and grills
The Chefs' Table
Umhlanga and North Coast
Refined seasonal fine dining for special occasions
Visit website ↗Lupa Osteria Umhlanga
Umhlanga and North Coast
Casual Italian osteria; pizza and pasta
Little Havana
Umhlanga and North Coast
Granada Square evening steak and cocktail spot
The Village Table
Umhlanga and North Coast
Market-to-table dining at The Pearls
Visit website ↗Butcher Block Restaurant
Umhlanga and North Coast
AAA-grade steaks, casual dining
Joita's Portuguese Foods
Umhlanga and North Coast
Portuguese grills, prego and prawns
Marcos Italian
Umhlanga and North Coast
Trattoria-style Italian
The Ocean Terrace (Oyster Box)
Umhlanga and North Coast
Oyster Box all-day dining and famous curry buffet
Visit website ↗Steak & Ale
Umhlanga and North Coast
Grills, gourmet burgers and tapas
The Sugar Club
Umhlanga and North Coast
Contemporary restaurant and cocktail spot
Daruma Umhlanga
Umhlanga and North Coast
Sushi and Japanese teppanyaki
Al Firenze Umhlanga
Umhlanga and North Coast
Italian restaurant in Umhlanga Rocks
Butcher Block Steakhouse
Umhlanga and North Coast
Steakhouse specialising in aged AAA-grade red meat
Circus Circus Cafe Gateway
Umhlanga and North Coast
All-day cafe-bistro at Gateway
Culture Restaurant & Lounge
Umhlanga and North Coast
Contemporary restaurant and lounge in the Umhlanga precinct
Green Mango
Umhlanga and North Coast
Relaxed cafe in Umhlanga Rocks popular for breakfast and brunch
Grimaldi's Umhlanga
Umhlanga and North Coast
Coal-fired pizza on Lagoon Drive
Ile Maurice
Umhlanga and North Coast
Long-running upmarket French-Mauritian seafront restaurant in Umhlanga Rocks
Lord Prawn
Umhlanga and North Coast
Seafood restaurant in Umhlanga Plaza known for prawns and fish
Mozambik The Pearls
Umhlanga and North Coast
Mozambican seafood, prawns and cocktails
No Way Jose
Umhlanga and North Coast
Mexican cantina fare
Pasha's Umhlanga
Umhlanga and North Coast
Turkish and Middle Eastern grill
Rockets Umhlanga
Umhlanga and North Coast
Stylish coastal cafe, dessert and cocktail lounge in Umhlanga
Visit website ↗Saffron Restaurant
Umhlanga and North Coast
Contemporary Indian and fusion bistro fare
The Dutch
Umhlanga and North Coast
High-end cocktail lounge with a kitchen
The Grill Room (Oyster Box)
Umhlanga and North Coast
Elegant a la carte at The Oyster Box Hotel
Visit website ↗The Hussar Grill Oceans
Umhlanga and North Coast
Upmarket grill and steakhouse at Oceans Mall
The Ocean Terrace
Umhlanga and North Coast
All-day seafood, curry and grill dining at The Oyster Box hotel
The Palm Court
Umhlanga and North Coast
Signature high tea at The Oyster Box, Umhlanga Rocks
The Vegan Chef Umhlanga
Umhlanga and North Coast
Plant-based independent eatery