THE OCEAN TERRACE

BEST FOR Celebratory meals with 180-degree ocean views. FOOD The breakfast buffet is unrivalled for its selection, with pancakes, oysters and hot classic dishes. The daily curry buffet is another gourmet feast, with at least 11 curries from which to choose. Executive chef Kevin Joseph lays out Singapore fish, chicken and prawn, butter chicken, beef vindaloo and traditional Durban lamb and sugar bean curries. These are served with basmati rice, dhal and braised butternut, and condiments like lime pickle and peanut-and-mint raita. The à la carte menu offers fishcakes, bobotie spring rolls, a pukka lamb curry sandwich, seafood platters, rich oxtail and a Durban bunny chow. Thin-based wood-fired pizzas and a wide-ranging sushi menu complete the options. DRINKS A sommelier is on hand to assist in creating pairings from the award-winning local and international wine list. There are also gourmet milkshakes, smoothies and fresh juices. SERVICE Impeccable, courteous and professional. AMBIENCE Endless views from the sophisticated terrace setting. (NJ)