Best of Zululand 2023/2024: Eat, Drink and be Merry
Best Bakery
Coffee Corner (Richards Bay)
Best ‘Beat the budget’ Restaurant
Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)
Best Buffet/Salad Bar
Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)
Best Burger
Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)
Best Butchery
Schutte’s Meat (Richards Bay)
Best Catering Company
Colette’s Kitchen (Empangeni)
Best Coffee Shop
Mugg & Bean (Richards Bay)
Best Fresh Produce
Woolworths (Richards Bay)
Best Hotel Restaurant
Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)
Best Indian Restaurant
KNK Curries (Richards Bay)
KNK Curries once again bags the award for ‘Best Indian Food Restaurant’. Facing the tranquil view of Richards Bay’s Small Craft Harbour, locals and visitors flock to the exceptional and quick-service restaurant as reviewed by customers.
Best Liquor Store
Checkers Liquor (Richards Bay)
Best Outdoor Dining
Porkys At The Lake (Richards Bay)
Best Pizza Place
Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)
Best Place to have Breakfast
Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)
Best Pub
Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)
Best Restaurant
Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)
Best Seafood Restaurant
Ocean Basket (Richards Bay)
If you’re in the mood for award-winning seafood, Zululanders recommend you pay a visit to Ocean Basket, newly owned by Sifiso Dlamini and Perfect Mkhungo with 20 years’ experience in hospitality. Voted as the Best Seafood Restaurant, Ocean Basket’s menu has an ocean of choices for seafood lovers and something for the kids too!
Best Spice Shop
Spice & Stuff (Richards Bay)
Bringing Zululanders’ meals to life for years, Spice & Stuff has been voted as the Best Spice Shop in the region.
Best Steak Restaurant
Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)
Best Take Away Fish
Mac’s Fish and Chips Essenwood (Richards Bay)
Their fish ‘n chips are legendary and their portions generous, Zululanders agree that Mac’s Fish and Chips Essenwood is simply the Best Take Away Fish.
Best Take Away
Lebanese On The Bay (Richards Bay)
If you’re not quite sure what to have for dinner, head on down to Lebanese On The Bay. Zululanders love this spot for its scrumptious traditional Lebanese food, voting it the Best Take Away.
Best Water Shop
Oasis Water
