9th Avenue Bistro 

Food:

Graham and Gina Neilson continue to create fine fare that has put this elegant bistro consistently among South Africa’s top ten. The food is classic with a modern twist, and served with flair. It’s fresh, seasonal and the menu changes regularly. Try the prawn and chorizo stuffed calamari, followed by langoustine pasta (homemade linguini, tossed with baby lango tails, roasted tomato, chilli and rocket). Follow that with a sinful five-textured chocolate gateau. Mouth-wateringly delicious, all dishes have Graham’s distinctive signature.

Wine:

A good, tight selection, which is reasonably priced. There’s something to complement each dish, plus some interesting boutiques from routes less travelled.

Service:

Efficient, friendly, knowledgeable and unobtrusive. The way good service should be.

Ambience:

Simple and understated. It’s the food that counts. The room has had a bit of a makeover, with softer colours and more ambient lighting.

And...:

The best meal in Durban in 2011. (FC, October 2011)

John Barrington
27-Jan-2012

Ate there just before Christmas as we were visitng from New Zealand. The food is amazing but very disappointed with how staff were treated by the one lady manager. Our server seemed to take it in his stride though and he was very good. Also it is situated just off a busy parking lot which kills the "bistro" feel. I guess it is the price you pay for good food.

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Jon Campbell
9-Jan-2012

Went for dinner last Saturday. Starter 9/10 (Tuna sashimi). Main 6/10 (Tuna special - I found it a little lacking in flavour, bland, needed something zesty or spicy). Dessert 10/10 (Belgium dark chocolate torte). The best chocolate dessert I've ever had!

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Dawn Wallenkamp
7-Aug-2011

My husband and I went there for dinner on Friday 5/08/2011 and I highly recommend this restaurant, not only for their fabulous food but also for the friendly and quick service. The food is served in a very different way to other restaurants with certain tastes that add wonderful flavour to whatever you order.

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