2 Best Restaurants in Valley of a Thousand Hills, KwaZulu-Natal and Durban

Don’t let the relaxed homey feel fool you; this is the most exciting meal you can have in the Durban area right now. Each course of the sustainable nose-to-tail menu is bold, flavorful, and carries a KwaZulu-Natal story, told by the head chef, German-born, Durban-raised Johannes Richter, who incorporates the property's fresh produce with handcrafted items like fish sauce made by fermented specimens caught on the annual sardine run and homemade sourdough served with lashings of spiced masala butter, as well as local ingredients such as maas (traditional milk) and amaranth (a protein-packed grain). Come hungry and take your time.

Tucked away from the road, this café with its fresh palette and friendly service welcomes guests with farm-style food, hearty breakfasts, and healthy lunches; opt for outdoor seating overlooking the Alverstone Valley. The café is a great spot for a cup of coffee and a slice of their famous lemon meringue pie. The venue is sometimes booked out on Saturday afternoons, so call first before you arrive for lunch.