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45 ON EAT STREET
Experience discernment made simple at 45 on Eat Street – a place for Ballito families and friends to connect and feel comfortable in a sophisticated, yet casual environment. The attention to detail is evident in the stunning décor and design, the crockery and cutlery, the incredible food and plating, and the superb service, all culminating in a polished yet uncomplicated dining experience. At 45 on Eat Street you can be with the ones you cherish, share incredible food, great conversation and good music. Take it slow . . . and make it count!
Details: Ballito Lifestyle Centre 087 460 0085 / 032 586 8168 / [email protected]
ALCHEMY
Alchemy is all about celebrating craft booze! Inspired by tradition and moved by innovation, the team at Alchemy proudly stock craft drinks produced in South Africa, with a strong focus on gin, of course. And, you don’t need to be a ‘gintellectual’ to enjoy this complex spirit –simply try one of their house combos, gin-based cocktails, tasting boards, or check out the gin selection at the bar and speak to their team for inspiration. Soak up the drinks with some of their simple but delicious tapas-style snacks.
Details: Ballito Lifestyle Centre /032 648 0032 / [email protected]
ATTIKOS
At the entrance to Eat Street, you’ll find ATTIKOS, a casual, relaxed and stylish Greek restaurant. Inspired by the Mediterranean way of life, and the pleasures of eating together, their authentic dishes celebrate a rich culture. As a local, family owned and run Mediterranean Grill with a strong Greek influence, Christos and Tracy serve honest food just as it should taste, with generous hospitality just as it should be. Relax and share their mezze, choose a freshly prepared dish from their Souvla Coal Grill or Yiro Bar, or indulge in a traditional Greek meal from their family kitchen.
Details: Ballito Lifestyle Centre /087 460 0231 / [email protected]
BEIRA ALTA
Beira Alta is a family owned and operated restaurant that was established in 1999 and has been serving the Ballito community delicious, fresh and tasty Portuguese food since 2003. The team at Beira Alta take pride in using only quality ingredients with family recipes passed down from generation to generation, which have evolved over time into Portuguese cuisine with a distinct spicy African influence. Come sit back, relax and enjoy their flame-grilled free-range chickens or pan-fried prawns smothered in mom’s secret peri peri sauce!
Details: Ballito Lifestyle Centre / 032 946 2388 / [email protected]
KATMANDU
The brain child of long-time restaurateur Robbie Mitchell, Katmandu is inspired by the travels of a local Durban boy. A new menu, developed by Joani Mitchell and expertly executed by Karen Pillay, will introduce you to the different flavours of the world. Share platters, lots of options for vegetarians and decadently mouth-watering desserts are all part of the experience. Enjoy a cocktail or craft beer at the Summit Bar, a coffee or light snack in the relaxed outdoor seating area, or a delightful meal within the more formal restaurant where glass stacking doors ensure your comfort whatever the weather.
Details: Ballito Lifestyle Centre / 087 460 0079 / [email protected]
LUPA
LUPA Ballito is a neighbourhood trattoria that serves up delicious Italian food with generosity and warm hospitality. Whether you share in a casual family meal of pizza or pasta with a carafe of house wine, meet friends at the bar area for a craft beer or pre-or-post-dinner cocktails, or experience delectable shellfish with clients, LUPA is all about coming together, relaxing and sharing long meals and flavoursome food in a fun, inviting environment. Homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, organic free-range chickens and the finest veal all add to the authentic Italian experience.
Details: Ballito Lifestyle Centre / 087 357 7409 / [email protected]
PERON PERON
Peron Peron is an authentic Argentinian grill with an emphasis on the flavours of Buenos Aires. Their forté is aged steaks cooked in front of you on open fires over wood and charcoal, and signature dishes include charcoal-grilled fillet on the bone, ribeye and picanha. They also have great whole baby chicken and prawns. The dishes are served with salt, chimichurri and a salsa criolla at your table, so you can enjoy the true flavour of the meat and produce. The restaurant is unique with amazing wall art and a mix of rustic and classic furnishings, truly bringing Buenos Aires alive.
Details: Ballito Lifestyle Centre / 087 460 0053 / [email protected]
SALSA BALLITO
Looking for a Mexican taste explosion? Salsa at the Ballito Lifestyle Centre offers authentic Mexican recipes and traditional cooking methods – all the way from the West Coast of the USA! But what makes the Salsa experience truly special is the inspired, healthy, modern twist they give each of their signature dishes. Of course, no fiesta would be complete without delicious refreshments! Satisfy your thirst with fresh-pressed juices, signature cocktails and custom range of craft tequilas. Bring your tastebuds to the fiesta – and let the flavours of Mexican food dance upon your tongue!
Details: Ballito Lifestyle Centre / 032 815 0500 / [email protected]
ZARA’S CAFE
Zaras Café is a much-loved, trendy eatery at the Ballito Lifestyle Centre. Crisp and clean, the décor lends itself to blue skies and great weather – and you can choose to be seated indoors or out. Their well-thought-out menu offers a tempting array of continental-style dishes with Greek, Italian and South African influences that include extraordinary and unique breakfasts, salads, speciality meals, delectable pastries and breads, and rich aromatic coffees. Let Maro and her team introduce you to real, robust flavours and treat you to a bit of Greek passion and taste in Ballito!
Details: Ballito Lifestyle Centre / 032 586 3204
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BIRD & CO.
Incredibly delicious free-range chicken and satisfying hearty pizza are what the trendy Bird & Co have to offer! Well-known owner of BBM Café in Salt Rock, Christo, has been in the restaurant industry for more than 15 years and has rounded up some of his favourite mouth-watering dishes to bring his chicken and pizza concept to the Lifestyle Centre Market. On offer are: half chickens, chicken strips, wings, thighs, chicken livers, chicken burgers and, for the pizza lovers, choose from their Traditional Pizzas or Gourmet Pizzas or, why not try one of their special Bird & Co Signature Pizzas!
Details: The Market, Ballito Lifestyle Centre / 087 354 9067 / [email protected] /
www.birdandcoballito.co.za
CUMIN AND CORIANDER
Prithie Bodasing, owner of Cumin & Coriander, has a passion and flair for Indian cuisine. Her love of cooking and catering led her to open her first retail outlet at The Market. Made fresh daily, her offering ranges from deliciously different samoosas and ‘squares’ (think prawn and pistachio, or chicken and cashew), to rotis and daily curry specials, to the most scrumptious bunny chow on the north coast.
Details: The Market, Ballito Lifestyle Centre / 084 313 0444 /
www.facebook.com / cuminandcorianderballito
FISH
If you’re looking for delectably fresh seafood, then pay a visit to Fish at The Market at Ballito Lifestyle Centre. Local restaurateur Anton Petzer has collaborated with well-known food doyenne Jacqui Rey to bring the most delicious seafood and sushi to The Market. Diners can select their freshly-made sushi piece-by-piece, or tuck into lightly battered fish and chips, calamari or fishcakes with a Thai dipping sauce. You can also choose from a selection of fresh fish (caught and supplied daily) or try their new Oyster and Champagne Bar for fresh oysters with wine and sparkling wine on tap!
Details: The Market, Ballito Lifestyle Centre / 087 354 3927 / [email protected] / www.fishballito.co.za
ROBSONS
As one of South Africa’s oldest craft breweries, which pioneered bottle conditioned beers in South Africa and introduced beer lovers to IPA’s, Steam Beer and sparkling ales, Robsons is now firmly established in Ballito! Motivated by the wide variety of craft beers produced around the world, the Stewart family of Shongweni set out to create their own handcrafted beer using only the finest ingredients in natural processes, with no artificial additives. Just real, good beer for real beer lovers. Enjoy good food and fine craft beers in the beautifully fashioned Robsons restaurant and bar at the edge of The Market at the Ballito Lifestyle Centre. Details: Ballito Lifestyle Centre / 087 354 9075
SCIENCE OF COFFEE
Science of Coffee is the home of specialty roasters who love great coffee! The Science of Coffee store in The Market is operated by Yoli’s and sells only the highest quality coffee beans from Africa.
Passionately driven by science, Science of Coffee micro-roasts coffee to an art. Sample coffee beans from different locations, pick up your favourite daily brew to enjoy on site or take with you, or select a specialty roast to enjoy at home. You’ll be sure to enjoy a chat with one of the baristas or bump into a friend while you do!
Details: The Market, Ballito Lifestyle Centre / 032 648 0031 / [email protected]
SCOOP ICE CREAM
Established in Salt Rock in 2014, the team at Scoop make all of their ice creams by hand on the stove top – and they even bake and roll the cones by hand! The ice creams are made using fresh Jersey milk and cream from the KZN Midlands and the previously disadvantaged ladies in the Scoop kitchen conjure up to 15 incredible flavours at a time, including 70% Chocolate, Madagascan Vanilla and Butter Salted Popcorn, to name a few. They also have a wide range of sorbets (all vegan-friendly and made with real fruit) as well as delicious waffles, milkshakes or Steampunk Coffee!
Details: The Market, Ballito Lifestyle Centre / 082 307 1096
STREET FOOD
Simple, quick, delicious street food is what a quirky new offering at The Market aims to deliver. A fusion of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Asian influences in a graffiti-covered, industrial-grunge setting, their schwarmas, kebabs and stir-fries are all freshly prepared with delicious ingredients and amazing flavours. Think harissa, tahini, salsa, tzatziki, dukkah, hummus or garlic aioli atop your choice of protein. Their vegetarian offerings, including a Falafel Wrap, Veggie Kebab, and Spicy Vegetable Pad Thai, are super tasty, as are the outstanding sides and scrumptious sweet treats!
Details: The Market, Ballito Lifestyle Centre /087 460 0232
THE DELI
Located in a beautiful corner of The Market, The Deli offers all the wares you would expect to find in an authentic European deli, including delectable Italian cured meats, German smoked sausages and traditional salamis. They also have a wide range of local, imported and specialty cheeses and unique pickles and condiments to compliment your meat or cheese board. The Deli has become famous for its delicious eisbeins and tasty sauerkraut, and has recently introduced other eat-on-site offerings such as Wurst Rolls, Piled-High Deli Rolls and cheese and charcuterie boards.
Details: The Market, Ballito Lifestyle Centre / 078 325 2973 / [email protected]
TREE
Who says that healthy food has to be boring or tasteless? The new menu for the gorgeous new TREE Natural Café space is colourful, vibrant and delicious, predominantly gluten free, totally refined sugar free and made from fresh, wholesome ingredients. Developed in consultation with the Delish Sisters, Rebecca and Kate Lund, the focus has been on the curation and delivery of really tasty, interesting and contemporary health food. The updated menu is, as a whole, as inclusive as possible for vegetarians, vegans and the health conscious.
Details: The Market, Ballito Lifestyle Centre /078 325 2973
WOZZA MEAT CO.
Wozza Meat Co have become well known for their great breakfasts and classic wholesome restaurant food including; lamb chops, steak, chicken kebabs, pork ribs and marrow bones. Gather your friends and family, choose your cut of meat and do your next lunch or dinner shisanyama style. Wozza Meat Co offers natural meat, which means it’s free from growth hormones, stimulants and routine antibiotics. They also offer grass-reared Greenfields free range beef, Wagyu beef and Angus – and all steaks are intentionally aged for a minimum of 21 days using both the wet aged and dry aged methods. Details: The Market, Ballito Lifestyle Centre / 032 586 1799 / [email protected]
YOLI’S BAKERY
Yoli’s Bakery is a family-run artisan bakery that was established on the North Coast three years ago. Try their delicious breakfast bagels or a treat from their new sandwich menu. And don’t forget to add a steaming cup of freshly ground flavour from Science of Coffee. They are a theatre-style bakery where clients can witness the talented local staff in action. They produce everything from scratch on site and use only the best ingredients in their bakes – absolutely no premixes, preservatives or chemical enhancers. They offer a huge range of breads, sourdoughs, international favourites and also traditional SA bakes, not to mention some goodies truly unique to Yoli’s.
Details: The Market, Ballito Lifestyle Centre / 032 648 0031
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OLIVE & OIL UMHLANGA
Olive & Oil Umhlanga is an intrinsic part of the bustling Umhlanga village and has been a proudly family-run venue since 2006. The restaurant boasts delicious Mediterranean-inspired food, great service and a welcoming ambience that lends itself to casual dining or special occasions. Enjoy the balmy outdoors and dine out on the verandah, delight in a meal in the expansive indoor area or entertain family and friends on a special occasion in the private dining area. Olive & Oil Umhlanga will be open to celebrate both Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve with specially crafted three-course menus exclusive to those days. Details: 031 561 2618 / [email protected].
SAGE CAFE
Nestled within the natural surrounds of the Sage Centre in Salt Rock, Sage Café offers a delicious café restaurant menu and a warm relaxing family atmosphere. There’s a large outdoor jungle gym and kiddies play area, including the new Scratch Patch for kids to have fun while parents relax and enjoy their dining experience. The restaurant is surrounded by a stunning selection of craft shops, blending in with the Sage Centre’s outdoor natural environment. The café also has a unique salon offering, where you can enjoy mani’s, pedi’s and massages while relaxing in the natural environment.
Details: 032 525 8059 / IG: sagecafe_saltrock / Facebook: Sage Café Salt Rock
SIMBITHI COUNTRY CLUB
The Fig Tree Restaurant at Simbithi is a place of community, family and relaxation. Whether you are looking for a quiet spot to get some work done with free WiFi, a refreshing space to enjoy brunch with friends or a family-friendly place to celebrate a birthday, the Fig Tree has it all. Executive Chef Gary Opperman and his talented team make the Fig Tree an unforgettable place to dine. Join them for Mom’s Night Off on Mondays, Seafood Tuesdays, Wednesday Curry Nights and Thursday Grill Nights.
Details: [email protected] / 032-946 5403 / www.simbithi.com
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SPICE RESTAURANT
The ultimate seaside venue, Spice offers a tantalizing menu for a sumptuous dining experience. Enjoy sundowners on the deck where you can practically feel the ocean spray, and try the brand new Spice ‘light’ menu. Function menus also available. The location and venue allow you to enjoy the luxury of a bar lounge for pre-lunch or pre-dinner drinks with views of the ocean wherever you choose to sit. They are open for lunch from Tuesday to Sunday and for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. This is also an ideal venue for private weddings or functions. So much ocean, so much flavour…
Details: 37 North Beach Road, Bali Hai, Westbrook / 032 943 3558 / [email protected]
STRADA CUCINA
Situated on the rapidly developing Umhlanga Ridge, Strada Cucina offers an Italian dining experience for everyone. Enjoy one of their breakfast pans, a crispy, thin base pizza or a baby chicken all cooked in a wood fired oven. Casual dining in a sophisticated environment with an open kitchen offers the perfect location for a romantic meal out, family get together, business lunch, or just a quick cappuccino or freshly squeezed juice. Strada’s intimate setting also creates the perfect venue for work functions and private parties. Strada’s wood fired take away pizzas are the perfect family meal in.
Details: Strada Cucina, Shop 3B the Boulevard, 19 Park Lane, Umhlanga Ridge
TOAST
TOAST is a celebration of good old-fashioned values and the very best of local. Toast is a welcoming space that showcases the best of our local producers. You’ll find raw juices, freshly roasted coffees as well as all sorts of delicious meals and nibbles, from our famed artisanal sandwiches to our decadent classic cakes. And in between feasting, shop for bespoke, designer goods from homeware to gifts. A tribute to all things crafted, cared for and created from scratch, Toast is the perfect place to meet up, start your day or end it. Here’s to life, good food and great company. Details: Ballito Lifestyle Centre /
[email protected] / 032 648 0030 www.toastballito.co.za / Facebook: ToastBallito
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