9th Avenue Waterside is a fine-dining restaurant situated in Durban’s yacht mole with an innovative menu and exceptional dining experience. Led by Head Chef Theodorus Chiloane, the restaurant aims to inspire appreciation for sustainably sourced food and professional hospitality. The venue also features an upstairs Cocktail Lounge ideal for relaxing, socializing, or hosting private events.

Restaurant Name	9th Avenue Waterside
Cuisine Type	African food
Opening Hours	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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9th Avenue Waterside Menu

9th Avenue Waterside offers a diverse menu featuring crispy duck, salmon, and butternut ravioli, alongside delicious desserts like cheesecakes and Pavlova. Guests also enjoy a selection of gin, craft beer, and wine in a beautiful setting with a great view, complemented by attentive service and reasonable prices.

APPETIZERS

Item	Description	Price
Oysters	Triple sec ginger mignonette	R40
Smoked Goats Cheese Risotto	Pea, lemon, onion	R130
West Coast Mussels	Curry leaf sauce, tomato, rooibos	R145
East Coast Prawn	Langoustine bisque curry, red cabbage and carrot slaw, avocado mousse, prawn tails, grilled whole prawn	R170
Crispy Squid	Romesco, black garlic, cauliflower, coriander	R160
Scallops	Pea puree, smoked tomato, trout roe	R200
Mushroom Tortellini	Smoked butter, parmesan, mushroom dust, chive crème fraiche, truffle	R160
Burrata	Preserved heirloom tomatoes, semi-dried tomatoes, nectarines, basil pesto, aged balsamic reduction, tomato granita	R140
Tongue & Tail	Smoked beef tongue, oxtail croquette, pickled veg, chive crema, beef consommé	R130

Salads

Item	Description	Price
Waterside Caesar Salad	Baby gem, anchovy, soft egg	R200
East Coast Prawn and Durban Pawpaw Salad	Spring onion, radish, basil, granadilla	R260

MAINS

Item	Description	Price
Sesame Chicken	Confit leg, roulade stuffed with porcini mushrooms & spinach, grilled baby marrow, baby carrots, butter pomme puree	R300
Caldhame Duck Trio	Confit leg, pan-seared breast, confit croquette, beetroot puree, pea mousse, baby carrot, sweet potato fondant, orange jus & dukkah	R370
250g Beef Fillet	Onion textures, Fine beans, pomme paulo, carrot puree, chive crème fraiche, beef and garlic jus	R290
250g Lamb Rack	Polenta, tender stem broccoli, heirloom tomatoes, butternut puree, ratatouille, and minted jus	R355
Norwegian Salmon	Quinoa, heirloom tomatoes, pickled ginger, bok choy, fresh grapefruit, cauliflower, almond & seaweed crumble, coconut & lemongrass sauce	R400
Market Fish	Please ask your server for today’s fresh line fish set	R315
Langoustine Pasta	Rich bisque and lemon, almond & seaweed crumble	R470
Seafood Pasta	Squid ink pasta, prawns, calamari, mussels, tomato bisque	R315
Chive Gnocchi	Cauliflower, macadamia granola, tender stem, chive crème fraiche, truffle, parmesan	R215
Wild Mushroom Risotto	Shitake mushroom ragout, porcini mushroom mousse, truffle crema, pickled shimeji mushroom	R200
Platter Fruits De Mer (SQ)	Seafood platters for one or two guests. Please ask your server for today’s seafood selection	SQ

SIDES

Item	Description	Price
Truffle & Parmesan Fries	Truffle and parmesan seasoned fries	R70
Rustic Fries	Classic rustic-cut fries	R50
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables	Seasonal vegetables grilled to perfection	R60
Biryani Style Rice	Fragrant biryani-style rice	R50