The Chef's Table
The Chefs' Table
A fine dining restaurant in Umhlanga serving modern cuisine made with seasonal KwaZulu-Natal ingredients, once voted Best Fine Dining by local readers.
Located on the second floor of Protea Mall in Umhlanga, this restaurant offers an intimate and elegant setting with soft lighting, perfect for dates and celebrations. The menu focuses on seasonal modern dishes using local KwaZulu-Natal ingredients, ranging from steaks and seafood to handmade pasta. Diners often rave about the prawn risotto with pancetta and heirloom tomato confit, and the carbonara tortellini. Multi-course wine-pairing dinners are hosted from time to time. Described by food writers as one of the hardest tables to book in town, it is highly recommended to reserve in advance via Dineplan. Usually closed on Sundays, with an average spend of around ZAR 500–800 per person.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:30; Closed Sun (open on select Sundays in December)
Nearby sights
- Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse & Promenade
- KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board
- Phoenix Settlement (Gandhi Settlement)
- Moses Mabhida Stadium
- Florida Road
- Mitchell Park
- Golden Mile
- KwaMuhle Museum