Best of Zululand 2022/2023: Eat Drink and Be Merry

Best Bakery
Woolworths Richards Bay

Best
'Beat the budget' Restaurant
Best Indian Restaurant
Best Take Away
KNK Curries
Everyone needs a curry quick-fix once in a while, and KNK Curries has a wide range of delectable meals. Having risen to the top of the Eat, Drink and Be Merry Category, KNK Curries is proof that even though an establishment is small, the proof will always be in the pudding – in this case, the proof is in the curry!
Having won multiple categories in this section, KNK Curries is becoming a household name in Indian cuisine in Zululand.
Best Buffet/Salad bar
Porky's at the Lake
Best Burger
RocoMamas

Best Butchery
Schutte's Meat
South Africans are meat lovers and braaivleis, boerewors and biltong are our staple foods, but unfortunately, not all butcheries are created equal. High-quality, well-sourced meat just tastes better – the kind supplied by Schutte’s Meat, Zululanders’ favourite butchery. Schutte’s Meat prides itself in supplying top quality meat, and to make the deal even sweeter, they will deliver your order directly to your door with free delivery in Richards Bay, Empangeni, Meerensee, Kwambonambi, Mtubatuba and also per arrangement in Mtunzini, Ballito and Port Shepstone.
Best Catering Company
Porky's at the Lake
Best Coffee Shop
Mugg & Bean Richards Bay
Best Fresh Produce
Woolworths Richards Bay
Best Hotel Restaurant
Imvubu Lodge

Best Liquor Store
Tops on Station Mtunzini
Sometimes all you need is a drink! Tops on Station has plenty of those, including a premium collection of wines, champagnes, whiskies, and brandies. Bringing only the best to Zululand, Tops on Station is all about bringing people together and creating memories. This does indeed deserve a Best Liquor Store win. Cheers to Tops on Station!
Best Outdoor Dining
Porky's at the Lake

Best Pizza Place
Best Restaurant
The Clay Oven
Pizza, tranquility, and family! That is what the Clay Oven wants its customers to experience. No wonder Zululand voted this gem the Best Pizza Place. Overlook the Indian Ocean while enjoying a scrumptious pizza that leaves one wanting more. The Clay Oven is perfect for the family and is the place to be when in Mtunzini.
Best Place to have Breakfast
Mugg & Bean Richards Bay
Best Pub
Sundowner Bar Imvubu Lodge

Best Seafood Restaurant
John Dory's Richards Bay
Dock at John Dory’s Richards Bay Boardwalk for a feast! Voted Best Seafood Restaurant, John Dory’s Richards Bay Boardwalk serves only the best authentic fish, steak and sushi in a fun, family friendly environment. That’s why everyone loves John Dory’s! Sail over to John Dory’s Richards Bay Boardwalk for a whale of a time!
Best Spice Shop
Spice & Stuff
Best Steak Restaurant
Porky's at the Lake

Best Take Away Fish
Mac's Fish & Chips Richards Bay
At Mac’s Fish & Chips, you’ll get a perfect catch every time! Their fish and chips are legendary and the portions are generous. With four branches to choose from in Empangeni, Richards Bay and Salt Rock, chances are that there is a Mac’s Fish & Chips nearby when you’re craving batter-fried fish and vinegar-soaked chips.