Whether you’re braving the Black Friday rush or you just find yourself stuck in a shopping spiral on a busy Saturday, these mall restaurants around Durban are perfect for refuelling and resting those weary legs.

Afro’s Chicken (Cornubia Mall)

The Afro’s team has nailed the ultimate chicken burger, and this branch is conveniently located in Cornubia Mall. When hunger pangs strike, these tender buns will satisfy any shopper. Order yours with a kick of chilli and a side of seriously good tjips or slaw.

 

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Alchemy (Ballito Lifestyle Centre) ? 

This sneaky little gin bar is located in Blackstrap Craft Distillery at Ballito’s buzzing Lifestyle Centre. The bar celebrates all things gin and stocks over 50 different kinds of gin. The menu features house combos, cocktails and DIY drinks. Keep hunger at bay with fresh dishes like spicy prawn bowls with ginger, garlic, chilli and lime; bruschetta with ricotta and honey; gin-infused chicken liver pâté; or Thai chicken drumsticks.

? Available for online bookings on the Eat Out app. 

 

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Fish & Wine Co. (The Pearls)

With sea views and fresh sushi, you’d never know that you’re in a shopping mall in the busy Umhlanga Village area. Take a breather from the retail madness and sip on good wine or refreshing cocktails as you order colourful sushi platters, fish tacos and delicious fresh tuna burgers.

The Hussar Grill (Gateway)

Hunker down in this classic steakhouse setting for a proper slap-up meal. You might want to save this as a treat for when you’re done hitting the shops, as the meat-centric menu is ideal for a long lazy supper. Order retro crumbed camembert or prawn cocktail to start, before moving on to crowd-pleasers like the fillet Béarnaise or chateaubriand.

Jack Salmon (Tiffany’s Shopping Centre)

The Jack Salmon brand has become known around Durban for its fresh seafood and friendly service. The light and breezy space serves as a calm oasis after a shopping spree and the fresh sushi, tender calamari and plump prawns will please all seafood lovers.

 

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Lupa Osteria (Ballito Lifestyle Centre)

Family-style Italian is the name of the game here. Order a round of thin-crust pizzas for the table or go for a plate of silky homemade pasta laden in your choice of sauce, like truffled carbonara or flavoursome puttanesca. The kiddies menu will also keep the tots happily fed with mini pizzas or meatballs.

 

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Mo Noodles (Ballito Lifestyle Centre)

This noodle bar is ideal for a post-shop snack or meal. The flavour-packed menu starts off with the likes of beef sashimi or seared calamari with lime, followed by zingy soups like the hot and sour chicken-and-prawn version. For mains, slurp up a portion of drunken noodles with chicken or prawn, or Thai green curry with pan-fried veg noodles.

Nouriti (La Lucia Mall)

This little health shop is perfect for nourishing on-the-go eats and nutritious sit-down meals. The menu features high-protein breakfasts, generously filled sandwiches, salads, wraps, baked potatoes, build-your-own fitness meals, and nutritious power bowls comprising everything from courgette noodles to bulgar wheat. Wash it all down with cold-pressed juices, kombucha or delicious coffees by Father Coffee.

 

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Plan B Dessertery (Cornubia Mall)

Refuel on bubble waffles, dessert tacos, churros and sugar cones at this dessert bar. It’s the perfect spot for a mid-shop treat and a coffee. Try the Captain Crunch bubble waffle with vanilla ice cream, caramel corn and candied nuts, or chomp on giant churros filled with white chocolate or milk chocolate custard. If you’re here for brekkie, there’s also overnight oats and American-style pancakes on offer.

Salsa Mexican Grill (Ballito Lifestyle Centre)

This vibrant eatery serves up everything from fajitas and tacos to burritos, bowls and enchiladas. You can also build your own Mexican feast with a choice of bases, bowls, protein and extras. Alternatively, head here with your shopping buddies and order blood orange margarita jugs with some signature spicy nachos and guac.

tashas (Gateway)

The beautiful décor and setting at this popular Gateway spot makes for a great place to perch in between shopping or errands. Sip on freshly squeezed juices or smoothies and enjoy breakfasts like the Mariachi with scrambled eggs, green chilli, tomato and spring onion in a toasted tortilla. Heartier meals include apricot ribs, a trio of bunny chows, prawn-and-pea pasta and a T-bone steak with tomato-and-olive salsa.

 

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The Village Table (The Pearls)

Great views and Mediterranean-inspired food make this a place you want to linger. Fuel up on zesty chicken salad; steak, egg and chips; or a wonderfully saucy prego roll. The restaurant is also conveniently situated behind Food Lover’s Market, for those wanting to grab some groceries on their way out.