Yumhlanga! Delicious Durban Dining just minutes from Anchor's Rest

The smell of garlic and origanum surfs subtly above the ocean breeze, teasing your senses with a promise of pizza and Italian cooking. The sizzle of fresh steak crisping slightly over the grill plays mouthwatering music in your mind. Exotic island dishes with names that hint at their French origins dance playfully across your tongue, like the most delicious pre-workout warm up you’ve ever imagined. The lure of piping hot curries and fragrant spices beckons the imagination.

The Press Club (031) 561-7117 Umhlanga Shopping Centre 185 Ridge Road	Remo’s Villagio (031) 561-7143 Shop 2/3 Protea Mall Chartwell Drive	Steak & Ale (031) 561-7234 15 Chartwell Drive

It’s dinner time!

Get ready to tantalise your taste buds, inhale amazing aromas and masticate mouthwatering menus: we’ve got a treat for you! Over the years, we’ve seen Umhlanga blossom from her humble beginnings as a charming seaside village, into the bustling metropolitan city she is today. While she still nestles her hidden-away seaside lanes and beautiful parks, the heart of Umhlanga pulses with a vibrant energy that makes even the most well-travelled guests feel right at home. Truly cosmopolitan, Umhlanga offers something for everyone’s tastes.

And tastes there are - in abundance. We’ve never been short on delicious eateries here in Umhlanga. And as the city grows into the tantalising tourist destination it’s become, chefs from far and wide, as well as our local ingénues, have risen to the challenge. Umhlanga now boasts some of the most popular restaurants in KZN … and the best of the bunch are just a few minutes walk from Anchor’s Rest.

Angelo’s Trattoria (031) 561-3245 Granada Centre, Chartwell Drive	Bar Ba Coa (031) 561-4106 Lighthouse Mall, Chartwell Drive	Europa (031) 561-2930 Granada Centre, Chartwell Drive

In this month’s news, we’ve included a list of Umhlanga’s best spots on the right. But here are our very favourite, tried and trusted - and tantalisingly tasty:

• Angelo’sExquisite home-cooked Italian food to ignite your imagination.
• Little HavanaWorld-class Cuban-inspired grills and seafoods, perfectly paired with the finest wines - all set in an atmosphere of trendy sophistication.
• Olive & OilFrom the far side of Greece to the other end of Morrocco, the Mediterranean is a hothouse of delicious culinary combinations - all of which find their contented home in Olive & Oil. They put the mmmmm in Mediterranean.
• FishFresh fish and seafood straight from the sea, in a vibrant atmosphere.
• Il MauriceFrench cuisine with an Asian/Island twist inspired by the exotic dishes native to Mauritius.
• The GeorgeClassic pub fare with a charming ambience - the perfect end to a day at the beach.

Fish (031) 561-2912 Protea Mall, Ridge Road	The George Tapas & Wine Bar (031) 561-5850 The Lighthouse Mall, Chartwell Drive	Little Havana (031) 561-7589 16 Chartwell Drive

Romantically lit streets, festooned with a hint of ocean mist, scented by the ever-shifting ocean make the perfect pathway to an abundance of appetising destinations just moments away from your home-from-home at Anchor’s Rest. There’s certainly no reason to go hungry in Umhlanga.

Book your stay and tell us your meal preferences. We’ll help you pick the perfect spot for your night out - and even arrange the bookings!

Your room is ready, the perfect spot for a post-prandial sleep. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Click here to make it yours or call on +27 (31) 561 7380. 

Warm regards from balmy mmmmHlanga,

Kashmir Indian Restaurant (031) 561-7486 McCausland Crescent	Olive & Oil (031) 561-2618 19 Chartwelll Centre, Chartwell Drive	The Ocean Terrace Restaurant (031) 514-5000 The Oyster Box Hotel 2 Lighthouse Road