Best of Zululand 2024/2025 1st Place: Eat, Drink and be Merry

Best Bakery

Dessert’ed

Satisfy your sweet tooth with mouth-watering bakes and decadent desserts, or enjoy a variety of tasty savoury treats from Dessert’ed. From novelty cakes, cookies and custard slices, to bagels, muffins, dumplings and more – Dessert’ed is sure to make your taste buds explode!

Best ‘Beat the Budget’ Restaurant

Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)

Best Biltong

Biltong@C, Meerensee Mall

Best Buffet/Salad Bar

Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)

Best Burger

Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)

Best Butchery

Bluff Meat Supply (Richards Bay)

From a humble butcher shop to a household name in KwaZulu-Natal, Bluff Meat Supply has built a reputation for quality and affordability.
With 26 stores and a deep commitment to community initiatives, its growth is driven by passion and excellence. Ensuring affordability without compromising quality are at the heart of their ethos.

Best Catering Company

Porky’s At The Lake (Richards Bay)

Best Coffee Shop

Mugg & Bean (Richards Bay)

Best Family Restaurant

Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)

Best Fine Dining

Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)

Best Fresh Produce

Woolworths (Richards Bay)

Best Hotel Restaurant

Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)

Best Indian Food

KNK Curries (Richards Bay)

Best Liquor Store

Checkers Liquor (Richards Bay)

Best Outdoor Dining

Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)

Best Pizza

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

John Dory’s (Richards Bay)

If you want to taste the best seafood and sushi in Zululand, you better make your way to John Dory’s Richards Bay! Their menu is made up of a range of grilled meals and seafood – such as prawns, calamari, fresh fish, and sushi – to satisfy all tastes.

Best Spice Shop

Spice ‘n Stuff (Richards Bay)

To make any meal taste extra special, the right spices are crucial. This is especially true for a good curry, and true Zululanders love their curry. That is why Spice & Stuff is a local favourite. This aromatic shop stocks the freshest spices and a host of other essential ingredients.

Best Steak

Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)

Best Sushi

John Dory’s (Richards Bay)

Best Take-away Fish

Mac’s Fish & Chips

Best Take-away

Burger King (Richards Bay)

Best Water Shop

Oasis Water

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