A Proud Durban Achievement

Best Restaurant in Durban 2026

9th Avenue Marina has been honoured at the 3rd Annual South Africa Restaurant Awards—a proud recognition of our commitment to culinary excellence.

South Africa Restaurant Awards
9th Avenue Marina receiving the Best Restaurant in Durban 2026 award

Awards

  • LUXlife Restaurant and Bar Awards – Best European Fine Dining Restaurant: 2022
  • Restaurant Association South Africa Awards – Best KZN Restaurant: 2019
  • Conde Nast Gourmet Magazine – Fine Dining Award: 2018
  • People’s Choice for South Africa’s Favourite restaurant: 2017
  • SASSI Trail Blazer Award – Chef Graham Neilson: 2017
  • KLM Restaurant Week South Africa Best KZN restaurant: 2016, 2017
  • American Express Platinum Fine Dining Award: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018
  • Durban Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Best Durban Restaurant: 2013, 2015.
  • Eat Out - Best Bistro: 2012, 2018
  • Rossouw's Guide - 3 Stars: 2012, 2013 (only KZN 3 star rated restaurant)
  • Diners Club Platinum Award: 2011, 2012, 2017
  • Diners Club Diamond Award: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019
  • Eat Out Top 10 Restaurants in SA: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
  • Wine Magazine's Dine Top 10 Special Occasions Restaurants in SA: 2007
  • Wine Magazine's Top 100 restaurants in SA: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008
  • Anne Stevens & Frank Chemaly’s Eating Out Guide Top 10 restaurants in KZN: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 , 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
  • Fleur du Cap Peoples Choice Fab 15: 2006
  • International Food & Wine society KZN Restaurant of the Year award: 2004
  • Trip Advisor year of Excellence: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018