TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

The Galley Beach Bar & Grill

70/100 (3359 ratings)

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"You deserve 5 star! Seafood platter gor R130 and it was awesome. No oily food service was excellent. We drove from Toti and I spot the place. Will go..."

Belinda Craven

"Table had the Hot beef Natal Curry, Pickled Fish , Fresh Natal Oysters and Chicken Burgers. All in agreement 5* food and service to match. For a..."

Adrian Lloyd Francis

"We were served by a guy with dreadlocks totally forgot his name but He was amazing, so much fun and bubbly. We were 12 people seated at 2 different..."

Pamela MamakaBuhle Mntambo

"Loved the view, lived the sea breeze, loved the vino and loved our seafood platter... magical celebràtion of..."

Eloize Mellet

"The food was excellent, as was the service. Our server was TK. The view was awesome, an added bonus. Will definitely be..."

Michelle Reyneke Archer

"A must, fantastic atmosphere, great place to eat, best view in..."

Paul Mark Newton

"Our family had lunch there on the 7th July... Super meals, great waiter and to top it all a fantastic appearance from some whales! Awesome..."

Hazel Ann Moore

"Great views, great..."

Ditebogo Malatši

"We had the crab cakes for starter to share and then we had the seafood platter. All the food was delicious!! The crab cakes were not bready. The fish..."

Tanyakruger07

"This is a great restaurant if you wish to be close to the sea sucking on some juicy prawns and enjoying sundowners. They are even dog..."

Jaun Grobler

"On outer last day in Durban we stopped by the Galley beach bar. I ordered the chicken livers it was so good, definitely recommend it.The..."

Jessy Da Silva

"A beautiful view. The seafood platter for one was good at a very good price. My husband ate a chicken burger with a very fancy name. It was pricey,..."

Ronel Stapelberg

"Its always a treat finding a "new place" at a favorite holiday destination! The Galley Beach Bar & Grill definitely caters for the high end, with..."

Edd.venter

"Incredible view, Great service, Real value for money. Nothing beats a great breakfast with a view off dolphins. Wish I could have breakfast here..."

Ashley.pillay2

"Ahh... searching for a great view is not hard with the gallery. Awesome. As for the food, just as great. I guess when they say best seafood in town,..."

Branden Karim

"I see all of the previous reviews and everyone seems to be complaining about the long wait for their food to arrive. If you read the menu it clearly..."

Riccardo Afeltra

"We went there was no real expectations and as a table of 6. The food was really good on all counts for us. I am vegetarian and there is really only..."

Abi Glover

"During out stay in Ballito we always make it a must to visit the Galley. Although the food is very average and the service slow, the atmosphere is..."

Melissa Mercer

"Great view, fabulous services we had a quick bite and a few cocktails and were not disappointed! The food was fresh and the homemade chilli sauce was..."

Dominique Bennett

"Had a lovely afternoon at The Galley with our dogs being welcome too! Lovely deck overlooking the sea. Just had drinks and desert. Portions were huge..."

Shaneen Krzyza

"Had a wonderful late-lunch. The seafood platter for one was delicious and real value for money. Everything on the platter was fresh and tasty. The..."

Nadia Els

"Loved the sea view outside on the deck. The oysters were amazing and fresh. I enjoyed the greasy pub grub they served and it was a great way to relax..."

Miss Shozi

"This place is just great. Its exactly the sort of place you want to go for seafood. Firstly, its right by the sea, and they even have a deck..."

Beltane Crew

"We had an early lunch at The Galley Beach Bar. The service was great and the view even better! Even spotted some Dolphins! The Galley snack platter..."

Melissa Grobbelaar

"Really love the sea view while eating your dinner! You feel the ocean breeze. The seafood platter for one was scrumptious. Plus they give you free..."

MJ

"Beautiful setting right next to the sea, hearing the waves crashing while eating amazing Fish & chips and Chicken and prawn Curry which were both so..."

Christine Van Zyl

"Good vibe Sli was excellent however service a bit slow food and drinks good. Here with a guest from the USA enjoying the beach views. Will be back..."

Nick Dahya

"Really enjoyed the meal here! Your attitude sets your altitude. Expect to wait an hour for the food, having's a few beers or cocktails but worth..."

Jesse Boynton

"Food and service was great. The coffee was at a perfect temperature and the beer was well chilled. Nothing more enjoyable than having a breakfast at..."

Modestos Miltiadou

"Had one of the best peri peri chicken here. The kitchen closes a little later than others in the area which was great for us cos we got into Ballito..."

NommieNoms

"We had great seafood platters and it has a great setting on the beach :-) would definitely come back. It is great value for money for food and..."

Kathy Snoeck Henkemans

"Great food (the battered fish and chips are a huge hit), great view and great staff. They also have a doggy menu which our dog just loved. Reccomend..."

Peter Jacobs

"Awesome restaurant! Food was perfectly prepared and setting is right on the beach. Beautiful. We had seafood and both loved it. Worth a drive out to..."

Shanay O'Brien

"Fantastic views at day and ocean sounds at night. My friend was taken by the Cosmo, said it was the best shes tasted (not to sweet. Seafood platter..."

Simone Naicker

"First time visit to this spot. Service was average but food and atmosphere made up for it. Wife and I shared a cheese garlic roll as a starter..."

Terence Tobin

"Our last dinner with friends in Ballito, awesome setting and good service. Food wasn't bad, though the starters got a bit muddled up. We were there..."

Jan

"It's a bit more rustic than what you see in the pics but the location is perfect - right on the beach. We ordered a Classic mojito and a Castle..."

Heidi Bantam

"What I liked: Location - it really is ON the beach. Service was very friendly. Prices were fair. Cons: for a place ON the beach you would..."

Deboconnell78

"Great beach spot - seafood platter for 1 is absolute value for money. Most people at the table ordered that and others ordered kingklip and mash-..."

Tassa

"I was here for breakfast. Which is served from 9-11 am. I don't give 5 stars often but this was the nicest breakfast food I have ever eaten. It is..."

Lawrence Baker

"A really enjoyable spot for a lunch out with friends or family. You can sip on cocktails whilst enjoying the beach. The food @does take a while to..."

Larissa Bhagwandin

"This is an idea place if you want to spend a relaxing afternoon sipping on a drink and looking at the sea. Truly ideal for nature lovers like me . I..."

Jose De Carvalho

"Perfectly cooked seafood platters, accompanied by your favorite wine, ON THE BEACH! You can practically taste that sea breeze, smell the ocean and..."

Marina Lofthouse

"Ideal location to relax and enjoy sundowners or a sunny afternoon. Over looking the ocean with a cocktail and/or beer, what more could you ask for...."

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