EXPLORE OUR RESTAURANTS
THE OCEAN TERRACE
Fresh seafood and local flavours. Casual cuisine with superb sea views.
THE GRILL ROOM
Classical fine dining and tableside service at our flagship restaurant.
DELICIOUS DINING IN UMHLANGA
INSPIRED CUISINE IN A SEASIDE SETTING
The Oyster Box offers a delicious array of culinary adventures to discover. From the fresh oysters – plucked from our very own wild oyster beds – piled high on our legendary breakfast buffet, to the elegant High Tea served daily in the serene Palm Court, our restaurants stay true to the Red Carnation ethos of generous hospitality. Look forward to fresh seafood and sea views on the Ocean Terrace, or classical fine dining and perfectly seared prime cuts in The Grill Room. Of course, the adjoining wine cellar offers a superb selection of local and international cellars. The exclusive Chef’s Table is ideal for special celebrations and small groups, while the choice of bars offers the perfect way to relax into your time at The Oyster Box.
BARS AT THE OYSTER BOX
Whether it’s for sundowners or a sushi platter, pre-dinner drinks or a quiet nightcap, you’ll find a bar at The Oyster Box that’s perfect for you. Choose between the seaside chic of The Oyster Bar, cosy charm in the Chukka Bar, or the vibrant décor and panoramic sea views at the rooftop Lighthouse Bar.
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THE CLOCK LIBRARY
Warm textures and rich hues, handpicked furniture and objets d’art characterise the Clock Library, featuring a fascinating collection of antique clocks bought on auction or during the Tollman family’s travels. The only room in the hotel for the private use of resident guests, it is accessed with a key card and is the perfect place to enjoy a quiet drink in a leather armchair with lighthouse views or to page through one of the many books that form part of a library of family heirlooms collected over many years.
DELICIOUS DINING AT THE OYSTER BOX
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Durban Lamb Curry Recipe
Discover The Oyster Box's signature lamb curry recipe to try for yourself at home.
The perfect picnic for a zero-waste lifestyle
As dining al fresco often creates lots of waste, here's how to plan an environmentally friendly picnic.
Our signature tamarind lentils
A curry masterclass from our Executive Chef - learn how to make tamarind lentils at home.