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.