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Bar, Pizza, Seafood, Pub, Contemporary
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Reviewed January 3, 2024 via mobile

It's heartbreaking that this little gem has lost all its splendor. How can you completely run out of wine - you're a bar! There was also no Fanta orange. I realise it's the 3rd of Jan... But this is bad planning.... And apparently the reason...for this was due to the Bar Manager being hospitalised "after an incident on New Year's Eve". The waitress was very sweet, but the overall experience was bad! I brought out of towners, with so much excitement, and we left disappointed. I will not go back!!More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed October 13, 2022

Beach Bums for some reason I cant post a review to your page but we were there last week Sunday and its was absolutely shocking and could not believe how badly things have changed, firstly we were told there is no chocolate milkshake, then no...Tomato sauce for chips, then I order a Hawaiian Pizza and the bring me a dry pizza with only pieces of ham on it telling me there is no pineapple, why could you not tell me that before you made the pizza? Then we were told we cant order water because its not clean and it comes out the JoJo tank?! and then the burger meat was raw in the middle. I mean really? this is terrible and I am highly disgusted and we ended up spending R600 on food and 3 non alcoholic drinks for 3 people, it was the biggest waste of money! and when we asked for the owner/manager we were told he isn't there and this is what we have to deal with. I am highly disappointed it use to be on of our favorite places to go to.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed April 5, 2022 via mobile

The place is nice. Great location. Nice view. The service is good and excellent compared the the rest of Durban. They don’t have beers on tap anymore. Haven’t had since December according to the waiter. He gave a list of other beers available so I...ordered a corona, they didn’t have that either, hence the 3 stars.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed March 8, 2022

The prices on the online menu and physical menu are very different. The physical menu being more expensive. The prawns were cold and the chips were cold after 5 minutes. I suggest you heat the plates. Also, serving the condiments in small plastic tubs instead...of ramikins gives it a cheap feel. The service and location is great, but is ruined by the kitchen. Extremely disappointedMore

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed January 30, 2022 via mobile

Been here several times and always enjoyed it! What a shock today. Really gone down in more ways than one. We were seated outside on the sand and other patrons close by were smoking dagga in full force so much so it came into my...eyes and throat. We moved slightly to another table but it did not help. The waiter arrived to take our drinks order and I asked him how they make their Pina Coladas. He said Gin, mint and soda water! Clearly had no clue and also seemed out of it. The menu is extremely limited and we decided to leave the atmosphere was awful and no other words to describe it but skummy! Won't ever return, what a lovely place ruined.More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed January 25, 2022

Cheap beer, good pizza and nice views - that basically sums up the place It's not a restaurant per se, it's more bar food (pizza, burger, fried chicken) but the prices are good and location is amazing Went there at lunch time, and as advised...by a few locals, it can get rowdy at night, so better come in the day timeMore

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed December 11, 2021 via mobile

Had a very bad experience in this place Waiting more than 40 mins for food was not a problem at all, as I was enjoying the view and the vibe, so as our kind Waiter kept telling us sorry for so many things. When the...food came, one more apologize: no side plates so a big plate will have to be given, what we accepted. When the plates came by the pizza was already gone. By the time the pizza came we asked for a margarita, we waited exactly 50 mins for it. Our waiter came and apologized many times. We finished the food, went for a walk to the beach and yet no margarita, at all. Regarding the food, very disappointing as the chicken was very dry and flavorless. After waiting for so long we decided to go thr kitchen itself to pay and leave, at that time they told us the drink Was ready, so we took it since it already reflected on our bill, while drinking couldn't even find the tequila! Even if the place is overbooked I believe the staff needs to know how to handle and if it's under staff the management must do something about it. No fault on the servers side yet the food standards dropped alot and the excuse behind my 50 minute wait for a margarita was that they have to make it from scratch and yet the worst margarita I have ever had. The excuse that it has to be made from scratch is terrible as they should be competent enough to make and serve what's on their menuMore

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed September 19, 2021

Went there this afternoon. Terrible service with very long waits. Out of stock on items. No decision maker in sight. Place needs someone to coordinate, lead and make decisions. The place is also neglected and run down. Not a pleasant family experience I must say....Not going back there for a while!More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed August 1, 2021 via mobile

Last here in Oct 2020. Mdu the waiter told us that the menu had less items and not all white wines were available. We were worried. But then he brought ice cold beers with cold glasses. Also a bucket with ice and spares. He suggested...the Americano burger. What a great choice. Thick patty and chips to match. I struggled to finish meal. The optional chilli sauce was Hot just like I love. Mdu, thank you again for the top service! See you soon 🇿🇦👍🏻More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Fazila Y, Owner at Beach Bums Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded August 3, 2021

Thank you Andrew for the awesome review. I will pass on your compliments to Mdu. Stay safe and see you soon.

Reviewed December 20, 2020 via mobile

I really looked forward to visit this restaurant because of the good reviews that it has received. But I must be honest that the price we paid was not in line with what we received. Yes the venue / location is great. Right on the...beach, great view. The drinks are very expensive. Drinks for children are 3x the price that you will pay elsewhere. In the end we paid a lot more for a dinner than anywhere else and as my husband said - it was just OK. The service is difficult because there is not a waiter in sight. I got up a few times to go and look for someone. They are all sitting together at the kitchen area - far from the clients - which means that there is nobody available when you need them. And it takes a long time before they appear. I feel I could have used my money better today.More

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed December 17, 2020

I have so looked forward to visiting this establishment and got to do it on the 16 December 2020 with my family. On entering it gave the feeling of a bar and not a restaurant. Very loud and drunk patrons all trying in their drunken...stupor to be heard. We sat outside and ordered food from a very good waiter who tried to meet our needs. The food is very nice and we enjoyed it. Sadly, don’t think I will be back as the atmosphere made it unpleasant. Lots of scope here if it is treated as more than a bar as the concept is lovely.More

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed October 31, 2020 via mobile

I haven't been here for a couple of years. It's a hidden gem and this is evidenced by the number of people sneaking in to enjoy the sea, sand, tunes, food and drinks. We had the bacon cheese burger and prawns with chips. Well worth...it! Will definitely return. The service given by Lusanda was the best!More

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed March 31, 2020

We were staying nearby at La Peng guesthouse and this was recommended to us. A 5 minutes drive, plenty of parking, and in house security. Delightful decor', a real laid back vibe and very friendly welcome. It was busy in for an early evening and...we decided to take a bench table outside on the beach for a perfect setting for our last meal in South Africa on this occasion. Very friendly and efficient waitress, very friendly manager, we browsed the extensive menu and ordering cold beers and watched the sea rolling in. Excellent value for money. Fabulous selection of seafood, chips and the trimmings, a warm evening, gentle sea breeze and the sound of the sea, the perfect way to end another trip to South Africa.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed March 1, 2020 via mobile

I love this place on the beach and you can let your hair down. Normally a lot of fun going on a bachelor party etc so if you want tranquil this is not the place. But really beautiful and their food is amazing. Especially the...calamari. One of my favourite places in Durban I never miss itMore

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed January 29, 2020 via mobile

This is a must visit when down on holiday with my favorite person. The seafood basket is lovely. The view spectacular. Service is good. Would love to sit outside on the beach

Date of visit: January 2020
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Beach Bums Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 3.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5