Fast Facts

Restaurant name: Seabelle Restaurant 

Address: 62 S Beach Road, Desainagar, Tongaat 

Contact Number: 032 941 5551 

Opening and closing times: closed Mondays; Tuesday to Sunday 11.30am to 9pm 

Average cost of a main meal: R100 

Corkage: No BYO 

Parking Situation: On-site outside of the restaurant  

Food Type: Seafood 

Best for: Dinner with friends and family, lunch with friends or family, casual gatherings. 

Food

The Seabelle has a long history of serving up some of the best curries and seafood dishes on the KZN north coast, but one gets the impression that a few exceptionally challenging years have left their mark on this institution. While the staff remain enthusiastic and professional, the building, interiors, and sadly the food are no longer what they used to be. The kitchen lacked attention to detail, and some basic cooking techniques were executed poorly. 

Drinks

The wine list only consisted of Two Oceans, Graca, and Durbanville Hills. 

Service 

The staff were friendly, attentive, and professional. It is a pity that the restaurant is so quiet. After commenting on the homemade atchar on the table, they packaged some to take home which was thoughtful of them. The restaurant was clean and neat, despite being quite dilapidated. 

Ambience

The restaurant uses blue and green UV lighting, more suited to a bar or club setting. Despite being close to the beach, the views are completely obstructed by frosted decal on the windows, and the restaurant design does not flow outward facing the ocean.  

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