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"The warm welcome when you enter, the friendly staff and the ambiance was great...the service with Summer our waitress was excellent. I enjoyed the..."

Michelle Maddocks

"The best beer The best vibe The best entertainment The best staff Need I say..."

Kevin Cotton

"S43 is my husband's second home. I joined them last night and had the best time. The vibe is great, the food is delicious (best ribs I've ever..."

Lee-Anne Weston-Ford

"Awesome place, food and drinks amazing! Well done on the interior and the exterior. Great vibes and friendly..."

Stefan Botes

"That Irish Red ale is the BEST beer I have ever had in my life! The food is amazing, and being vegan it's so awesome that this restaurant offers..."

Natalie Le Roux

"Amazing, really stylish place with such amazing food. Their staff are also very friendly and helpful, it's a great..."

Kai Stewart

"Our 2nd visit in 10 days says it all. We went on #1thursday and the food was amazing. It was effortless going again on Saturday with special friends..."

Ramola Makan

"We had a superb time at S43, at a recent private function. The food, ambience, decor, friendly attitude of staff, music by the Kickstands and..."

Anthony Williamson

"Always an epic time at S43. Love the beer, the food and the..."

Duncan James Colville

"Fresh vibe. Fresh food. Best calamari I've ever had. Burgers are full of flavor and..."

Candice Nefdt

"It was my first time yesterday. The staff is welcoming and the food is great. Will definately come..."

Lwando Lwah Mvinjelwa

"Great venue for lots of reasons, staff are all pretty cool and friendly. Parking a bit of a nightmare tho. Food and bevies above..."

Chris Nixon

"Seriously, we need to find a way to make Irish red a commercial beer. It is by far the best beer I have ever had. Can we not get a widget designed..."

Gavin Steyn

"S43's events are on fire at the moment, and their food is even better. Great venue & great vibe....."

Kevin Louw

"What an epic venue! The food was fantastic, the beer was legendary and the vibe was brilliant! I will definitely be going back, again and..."

Morney Tristen Ruth

"Stunning establishment. Service is brilliant. Burgers are on point. Must try are their beers. Various options to choose from. Lovely venue...."

Donovan Pillay

"Awesome ambiance. Nachos were great. Enjoyed the guacamole as it was fresh. Enjoyed the 031 durban dry gin. Great view of the passing trains also...."

Shainal Patel

"I found S43 December 2017, and visited numerous times during my holiday, including celebrating my birthday. Currently My favorite place in Durban for..."

Frederick Grobler

"What an amazing vibe! We attended a salsa evening which we thoroughly enjoyed because of the live music and the group dancing.. The area was so well..."

Kirti Sewgambar

"Good good. Great beer, lovely atmospheres and a very original dining spot! Burgers r some of the best in the city! Staff are friendly the..."

Veesher Singh

"Fantastic food, great service and delicious beers. Had the Durban burger and the Stout. Both near perfect. Burger patty was a little dry for me,..."

Kyle Mickleburgh

"The service was great - Bheki was great :)The food and drinks were lovely. The decor and design of the restuarant was stunning and unique..."

Tumi

"My boyfriend and I decided to come here for dinner while in Durban. The look and feel is really modern and industrial and the restaurant is an..."

Steph Glover

"First time I came here was by mistake actually heading to buy clothes at Tempracha Apparel saw that there was some weird ass tanks in there and a..."

Jabulani Cindi

"Decided to try this spot out for lunch with friends. While the area is still a little dodge looking from the outside it does remind me a bit of..."

Tasmika Amin

"Whether for a drink or a meal S43 very disappoints. Food is always incredible and the service is great. We keep coming back! Wish they would open..."

Abi Glover

"What a surprise!! We saw Albert Frost was playing at this venue and drove over 250 km not knowing what we are getting ourselves into...."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"I was waiting for the day this would happen, after traveling all over SA to find the best of the best who knew the winner was just a stone throw..."

Ash Robyn

"Very fun ambiance with great beer on tap and delicious burgers. It can get a bit loud but it's a fun place for a Saturday night with friends...."

Catalina Guzmán

"Has to be one of the best spots in Durban. Came through on a friday afternoon for lunch and got the mushroom sauce burger and the southern fried..."

Kreesan Pillay

"Popped in at 9am for some sweet treats, not much variety with their desserts, we ordered a cheese cake, waffle, and ice cream. I love the set up..."

Nikisha

"We arrived on a busy Friday evening and I was transported to a restaurant that is definitely raising the bar with its beautiful decor. The drinks..."

Peyton Uys

"Great atmosphere and the lighting though 😍😍😍 the veggie burger is one of the best I've tasted. Good selection of wine and other drinks..."

Mayuri

"Truly a hidden gem. Really loved the urban look and vibe. One of the best places i have been to in Durban. Top notch service and some really great..."

Gee

"S43 is a hidden gem in Morningside. It is an urban Chique Restuarant and bar which attracts young adults. Th waiters are accommodating and friendly..."

Ashna Dayal

"Nice decor, good food and relatively good service. R35 a tot gin in a beer glass is seriously pushing it though. Good idea but not in..."

Robbie Proctor

"Good after work/ early evening spot... Decent selection of wines for those who enjoy the finer things in life, but limited craft beer options in..."

Nevlin Manicum

"I love the hole in the wall feel, and contemporary vibe. Staff were very accommodating even though we did not make a booking and it was a friday..."

Simone Naicker

"Awesome food great decor and amazing craft beer,my standard order is the double durban my own creation with whatever is on tap #lunchofchampions ..."

Abishekar Bisseru

"First time visiting Spiga, everyone that lives in Durban raves about how good the food is here, and they did not disappoint. The pastas were on..."

D C

"Service was amazing. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu, so when I told her what I wanted she combined 2 dishes to make me exactly what I..."

Preni C V Nair

"Still a true gem of Durban. Amazing food, warm service and lovely joyful atmosphere. Grateful to have such a special place to..."

Nicole Rivett-Carnac

"Popped in for a quick takeaway and was promptly assisted. Both food and service was really good and really enjoyed the vibe of the outdoor deck..."

Sashin

"Service is always great!! Staff are fantastic! The seating arrangement is spot on, one can sit outside and basking in the Durban sun whilst looking..."

Y G

"I visited Spiga on a random Friday night after having driven down to Durban from Johannesburg. We were staying in Musgrave and had no idea where to..."

Mohale Moloi

"This is such a great place for a relaxed dinner date or for those work team buildings. We had a blast. Our waitress Faith was amazing and made us..."

Anele Ngubane

"Service was quick. Waiters and waitresses were nice and friendly. Only that our original waiter disappeared. We waited for a bit of time wthout..."

nothi myeza

"Best Italian place in Durbz. Go check. Excellent cuisine. Every product is fresh. The staff is lovely and they know how to make you feel in..."

Miguel Wilson da Silva

"Awesome, Awesome experience! It was my first at Spiga, and I must say, it was an amazing restaurant. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming and the..."

Armaan

Surf Riders Food Shack

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"Fabulous vibey place where i feel at home, service is excellent and the food totally deliciously the best i have seen & eaten in many years Found my..."

Sharon Sinclair

"One of the best places to experience that typical beachfront vibe. For a Joburg boy this is that place that gives you that relaxed feeling to simply..."

Oscar von Platen

"Surf riders is the best place to be in Durban and located in the perfect spot ! It's pet friendly with great hospitality. The food is amazing with..."

Thavashan Moodley

"We have done it all, Breakfast, lunch and Supper. Great food, great Vibe and the staff are all amazing, would highly recommend..."

Capucine Thomas

"Such an awesome place, fabulous food & ambience was superb especially when our waitress surprised me with a birthday cupcake! I love that..."

Debora de Villiers

"This place is the best. Awesome food, great service and they are dog friendly...."

Kirsty McKenzie

"Phenomenonal food-seafood pasta was absolutely delicious, fresh healthy refreshments available, friendly prompt service, well priced, fantastic view..."

McCann Sharon

"Had a lovely Sunday lunch with my toddler. our waiter was brilliant and very friendly. the burger was mouth watering , my daughter really enjoyed the..."

Precious Shangase

"Surf Riders is like an oasis by the sandy beaches and it has a great place for business because of its location in between uShaka Marine World and..."

The Schoeman Brothers

"Perfect place to chill after a run on the promenade. Best for their burgers and fries. Quality and freshness always. Service is friendly and quick...."

Lynee Pillay

"Great place to eat burgers and shakes, just around the corner from Ushaka. Friendly and snappy service. The Cheeseburger I had was fresh and the..."

Jaco Meintjes

"One of my favorite beach side restaurants in Durban. Offers chilled vibes, they play pretty cool music and the staff is Very friendly - great service..."

Boitumelo Morakile

"This place is my new burger haven, good service and the food is amazing. The portion of fries served with the meals are adequate but who can..."

Lungelo Mhlongo

"A friend and I went to Surf Riders for lunch today. I had fried fish in a taco and she had the ribs and calamari combo. We were pleasantly surprised..."

Ntokozo Nwokedi

"The Surf Raiders Food Shack has a great location right on the beach promenade... on a sunny day the cocktails and selection of tasty food will be..."

Marcus Wolvaardt

"Surf Riders produces consistently good food and they always have something interesting on their menu. Their breakfasts are great and cleverly done...."

Alnairn

"If you’re looking for a laid back, quality time out on the beach with family or friends this is definitely the spot. I had the Feta, Avo & Bacon..."

Akhona Khumalo

"Wow what a place. Really cool setting simple but chilled and the service is brilliant way better then Jo cools the staff are friendly and on the ball..."

Gary

"Went for lunch today. Can’t believe we hadn’t been before. So chilled on a perfect Durban day. Jack black. And cider on tap both ice cold. We..."

Adamhfuller

"Breakfast at surf riders is amazing! The eggs Benedict is amazing. The lunch menu - I had a shroom burger. It's a veggie burger with a..."

Yuvthi Harrielall

"Awesome food chilled vibes. Friendly and helpful staff made my bfs bday extra special wch was appreciated😊definitely have to go back. Food..."

Elle Gumede

"This place is an absolute must try!!! I ordered a cheese and bacon burger and a salted caramel milkshake and both were out of this world, AMAZING...."

Kreesan Pillay

"Excellent for a chilled weekday getaway. Simple menu which is a tell tale sign of excellence. Know what you do and do it well and boy did they! I had..."

Eurisa Silushka Naicker

"Perfect lunch place!!! I had the prawns and mussels and was divine and to die for!!! So saucy and so much sauce was poured over. Mussels were..."

Sonia

"Wonderful experience. View of the beach. Courteous and attentive staff. The menu is well thought through and appropriate for the setting and..."

Sashen Manilall

"Great restaurant on the beach, had breakfast here! The eggs Benidict was perfect. The Burgers looked amazing, will definitely be back to try them!..."

Ashley.pillay2

"Lovely place on the Durban North beach promenade. Quick and efficient service even though they were busy. Excellent food and cocktails were..."

Kenny Pillay

"Excellent. There is obviously someone who understands taste and presentation of food in charge of the kitchen. Shows up most of Durban's informal..."

Colin Madeley

"Food is fresh and amazing. Service is outstanding. It's definitely a place I will visit again. Staff is friendly. Restaurant was neat and tidy...."

Donovan Pillay

"A vibey spot on the Durban beach front serving a selection of quick bites. Portions are somewhat small. The burgers are okay. Cheese fries are good...."

The Sandton Times

"What's better than an eatery that is literally on the beach? Okay this has a bit of a promenade before you get to the sand which makes for great..."

Shahil Juggernath

"I had breakfast at this restaurant overlooking North beach this past weekend . I went for the salmon and avo eggs benefict and it was delicious. They..."

Kerissa Naidoo

"THICK! SWEET! FUNKY! DELICIOUS! Just a few words to describe the two milkshakes, my sister and I had this past weekend. Her one being an..."

Arunikha Singh

"Dont even know how I missed this amazing place over the past 2 years. Great setting with amazing views of the sea and beach. Excellent service from..."

Gee

"We rocked up at 830am on a Saturday and need a table of 18 for my mum's birthday. The team jumped into action and sorted us a massive table and..."

Mikey Nathan

"The Surf Riders Food Shack!!!Its a lovely place to be at, constantly busy, situated on the Durban Beachfront overlooking the ocean...."

Prina

"Surf Riders is opposite the beach so the vibe is really relaxing and the view is beautiful. The best thing about this restaurant are their..."

Sorubi

"Love this place. Chilled restaurant at uShaka beach with a variety of breakfast and lunch options. Best part, you can take your dogs with and they..."

Joelene Pillay

"Great food! On the beachfront, the beer is cold, good music and lively people. Would definitely recommend to go and have a nice breakfast here. A..."

Chantal Le Roux

"Who doesn't love all day brekkies? This buzzing food shack offers fresh, scrumptious food that's beautifully presented. The waiters are very bubbly..."

FatElla

"Oh my god!!!! What can I say, if I could go back every day I would. But I'm a few 100 km away usually😣. I had one of the best meals I have..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Best coffee I've ever tasted and eggs bennedict to match. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Wish we'd discovered this hidden gem sooner.... only reason we're..."

Samantha Hunter

"Ohhhh my word!!!! :-)The food here was out of this world...Starter: Garlic shrimps with toasted breadMains: fish tacos and wood fire..."

Tee

"Post run breakfast with a twist. Really enjoyed their naked burger (bun less) with the best presentation of side salad I've seen - well worth the..."

Avi Mistry

"Love the chilled 'beach side holiday' atmosphere. 'Breakfast works' was a bit short on cheese and eggs benedict was as small as a kids portion...."

Su

"Had a great brunch this morning. Only ruined by the windy weather causing flying umbrellas. The works breakfast bun was very tasty - my friends..."

Simone Naicker

"OMG the sweet potato chips here were unexpectedly the best I've ever had. They just had this delicate balance of softness on the inside and crunch...."

Girl Who Eats Her Feelings

"Surf Riders is such a unique restaurant situated on North Beach. They are well known for their gourmet milkshakes and organic foods. My friend and I..."

Ashna Dayal

"Brilliant spot and great food catering for passers by ... such an eclectic mix of patrons - one rainy afternoon I sat next to a group of beautifully..."

Sally Downie

"I love the concept and location of Surf Riders. They have a prime spot in a really beautiful section of our beachfront and have also aided in..."

Faeema Sader

"A Sunday well spent brings a week of content.. Awesome atmosphere, great service and my word.. the food & cocktails were divine! So many lovely items..."

Yugi Subramany

"Visited the restaurant during the week just after the holiday rush and was well impressed. The food with great and complimented by the wonderful..."

Pranesha Padayachy

"Wow! What an awesome unassuming and yet surprising spot. Right on the North Beach promendade. Burgers are out of this world and the milkshakes are a..."

Katherine Scott-Parkin

"Pleasantly surprised as we went in peak season, was filled to the brim, yet service was fast friendly and efficient - food was mouthwatering and my..."

Dianne Williams

"Possibly my favourite burger joint. Surf riders is ideally located on the promenade North Beach Durban. Delicious freshly prepared seafood, pizzas..."

Richelieu B Beaunoir

"I love surf riders!!!♡♡ Such delish burgers, wholesome and filled with yummy goodness♡ Totally worth it, gorgeous views and to die for food...."

Claire Van Der Merwe

"The ratings totally for the view and the prawns with bread, there were 5 prawns in a curry and they have amazing. Pizza are average and a lot for 1..."

Su Jain

"One of the most chilled out and amazing places I've been to. Best atmosphere and the most incredible food. I'm still dreaming of that hotdog & fish..."

Ash Robyn

"Surf Riders was such a great experience for us! The food is excellent and their milkshakes are heavenly. The service is attentive, and though it can..."

Meegan Rourke-McGill

"I've eaten here twice to far and it's been amazing on both occasions. The food is incredible. Tasty with good portions. Their plates are extremely..."

Kavesh Naidoo

"The food is absolutely amazing! The chicken deluxe burger is mouth watering and the pizza is tasty and crispy! A great atmosphere! Staff a bit..."

Andrea Govender

"The food is incredible here, I had the prawn and mussels, which were amazing! On my next trip I would like to go back and try the 1kg wood fired..."

Treflet Payet

"Burgers are sensational! Go here for great food with a great view, you won't be disappointed. Right on the beach front, close to uShaka and part of..."

Simon Trollope

"I’ve been at this establishment a few times and I always enjoy my visits. My most recent visit was for breakfast, and what a fabulous way to start..."

Sbongiseni Vilakazi

"An incredible eating place. Most atmosphere, right on the beach, lots of people walking, riding and running. Great food with a wide variety & ice..."

Roy Govender

"The culinary experience at your establishment is truly exceptional! Your food captivates my taste buds with its extraordinary flavors, and each visit..."

Craig Bouchier

"Would recommend Surf riders for there food. But unfortunately the day we went they were really busy and the host waiter did not know what they were..."

Jacqueline Rothman

"I've been wanting to go here for the longest time , and finally got a chance , it was well worth the wait . The taste of Sam's cooking is etched in..."

kayleigh naidoo

"One of my favourite breakfast spots. The food is delicious. The atmosphere is amazing, right by the promenade facing the beach. Seating arrangement..."

Andile Makhanya

"We had a Sunday morning breakfast. The service, from requesting a table to be served at the table was brilliant. The menu has an exceptional..."

Staci Katsivalis

"Excellent food and presentation, very tasty too. Enjoyed a variety of dishes with family. All were good. Unathi also gave us good service...."

Elton Smoor

"Had a lovely experience here. Food was great and service was too. Only had to get waiters attention several times. Ordered calamari, which was fresh..."

Ronan Chetty

"One of my favourite spots to share a meal with friends and my fur kids. For me it hits all the right spots.. amazing views.. beach vibes.. and..."

Angela Craig

"Our favourite place to visit after walking the dogs on the beach. Everyone’s always so welcoming and the food is great. And the vegan milkshakes -..."

Meegan R.

"We walked in around lunch time and was greeted by friendly faces, as soon as we sat down, we were attended to by Lihle (she's a gem). We only had 30..."

thabisile monareng

"Excellent food Great atmosphere Friendly & Efficient staff Definitely going back Review by:..."

Nicholas Pillay

"Perfect location on south beach near Ushaka. It's one of the better places to eat at. Very Interesting menu where there are vegetarian , vegan, fur..."

ramola naidoo

"The restaurant was busy so I was impressed with the speedy arrival of drinks and food. The quality of the food is excellent but could be better..."

ashika sookdeo

"After a long Durban beachfront boardwalk, there's no better place to grab a coffee and breakfast than Surfriders. I was hungry, so ordered a..."

Mike Beuster

"My hubby and I decided to have a breakfast date after dropping our kids off at school so we stopped at Surf Riders Cafe. It's such a beautiful spot..."

Marshni Padayachee

"Everything was delicious and well presented. Dog friendly. A must..."

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