If you’re looking for great food at great prices during the day, the lunch specials Durban 2026 scene has you covered. Across the city, restaurants are offering mid-day meal deals that are perfect for professionals, students, and tourists alike. Whether you’re after a quick bite between meetings or a leisurely lunch with friends, Durban’s lunch specials cater to all tastes and budgets. Many venues feature set menus, combo deals with drinks, or discounted main meals available only during lunch hours. From hearty grills and burgers to wraps, curries, salads, and plant-based options, there’s something for everyone. Popular business districts, coastal areas, and suburban spots all host restaurants taking part in the lunchtime special trend, offering affordable and filling meals without sacrificing quality. Some specials even include dessert or coffee, making lunch the best time to eat out. With changing weekly menus and seasonal ingredients, these deals stay fresh and exciting. To find the best lunch specials Durban 2026, check out local food blogs, delivery apps, or restaurant pages on social media. With so much variety and value, lunch in Durban isn’t just a break in your day — it’s a chance to enjoy the city’s flavor at unbeatable prices.
Summary: Taste of Thai Restaurant & Spa in Hilton is offering a Black Friday Weekday Lunch special on 17 to 20 and 24 to 27 November 2026, from 12:00 to 15:30. When four people dine in and each orders one main course, the lowest-priced main course is free. Guests must quote “Black Friday Weekday Lunch”….
Summary: The Royal Feast Sunday Buffet at Royal Court Restaurant at Sun Sibaya, near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, offers a family-friendly Sunday lunch every week from 12:30 to 16:00. Prices start at R395 per adult, with children aged 5 to 12 paying R179. MVG members can enjoy up to 25% off with their MVG card and use…
Summary: John Dory’s Sunday Platter Feast brings a generous seafood spread to the table, with two sharing options: the Out2Sea Platter for 2 at R365.90 or the 4Shore Platter for 4 at R549.90. The platters feature seafood favourites served with chips, savoury rice and two sauces of your choice. Terms and conditions apply. Sundays are…
Summary: Butcher Boys Morningside is celebrating its return under new ownership and management with the Great Comeback Cut, available from 9 to 18 October 2026. Guests can enjoy a 200g sirloin with a side for R120 or a 400g sirloin with a side for R180. Both options include complimentary soft serve ice cream, with the…
Summary: The Signature Seafood Platter at ONOMO Hotel Durban in Durban costs R250 and includes two prawsn, two fried fish cakes, grilled hake with lemon and tartare sauce, six creamy mussels, handcut chips, a fresh green salad and a toasted roll, plus two cocktails or mocktails. Seafood lovers have a pretty convincing reason to head…
Summary: John Dory’s is giving app users the chance to win a share of R40,000 in John Dory’s vouchers in a national competition ending 31 October 2026. To enter, customers order a selected meal, cocktail or mocktail and scan their John Dory’s App. Selected items include Chicken or Seafood Curry, Sip & Chill drinks, a…
Summary: The Mozambik Recharge Combo is a takeaway lunch deal offering Chicken Prego and chips with a Red Bull Energy Drink for R109. Designed as a convenient work lunch, the promotion is available for a limited time and ends on 30 November 2026. Lunch breaks are getting a little more energetic with the Mozambik Recharge Combo,…
Summary: John Dory’s offers Half Price Sushi every Wednesday, with 50% off selected sushi dishes all day. The promotion is available to sit-down customers at participating restaurants, with sushi specialities, sashimi, salads, carb-conscious options and sushi platters excluded. Wednesday plans have officially entered their sushi era. John Dory’s is giving seafood lovers a reason to gather…
Summary: Taste of Thai Restaurant & Spa in Pietermaritzburg offers a Sunday Pensioners’ Special for guests aged 65 and older, with 25% off one main meal per pensioner. The special runs from 12:00 to 15:30 on Sundays, with ID required. Guests can enjoy Thai cuisine in the restaurant’s garden setting, with bookings available by phone…
Summary: Cappello Umhlanga at Park Square is serving a 3-course meal special for R250 per person, available Sunday to Friday from 11am to 4pm. Guests can choose from three starters, several mains including Half Chicken & Chips, Chicken Cordon Bleu & Salad and three pasta flavours, then finish with Cake of the Day. Three courses for…
Summary: Butcher Boys Grill is celebrating South African flavours with its Heritage Day Menu, available from 14 to 30 September 2026. The menu features heritage-inspired starters, mains and desserts, including Biltong with Cheese Sauce, Beef Frikkadels with Kerrie-Boontjies, Pulled Lamb Bobotie, Avo Dijon Great Heritage Sirloin Steak, Milk Tart Malva and Peppermint Crisp Don Pedro, with…
There are few better ways to kick off the weekend than gathering around a table with good food, friendly service and a menu that delivers plenty of bang for your buck. That was exactly the plan when we headed to John Dory’s for a taste of their current Prawn Catch-Up special. The special immediately caught…
Summary: Grimaldi’s Durban Country Club in Stamford Hill, Durban, is serving an Italian 3-Course Dining Experience for Restaurant Week South Africa 2026 at R345 per person. Available Monday to Sunday until 1 November 2026, the experience includes a choice of starter, main and dessert, with options ranging from baked prawns and handmade ravioli to rump,…
Summary: Rockets Beach Club in Umhlanga is serving a special 3-Course Rockets Experience for Restaurant Week South Africa 2026 at R425 per person. Available for lunch and dinner from Monday to Sunday until 1 November 2026, the menu offers a choice of four starters, four mains and three desserts, including Rockets Smoked Beef Pocket, Truffle…
Summary: The LivingRoom at Summerhill in Cowies Hill, KwaZulu-Natal, is offering a five-course Restaurant Week experience by Chef Johannes Richter for R750 per person. Available Tuesday to Saturday until 1 November 2026, the hyper-seasonal tasting celebrates KwaZulu-Natal ingredients, indigenous produce and local producers, with each five-course menu shaped by what is freshest and available at…
Summary: The Chefs’ Table in Umhlanga is offering a special 3-Course Dining Experience for Restaurant Week South Africa 2026 at R495 per person. Available for dinner from Monday to Sunday until 1 November 2026, the experience includes a choice of seven starters, nine mains and three desserts, with dishes ranging from coal roasted prawns and…
