FISH & WINE CO.

BEST FOR A fresh seafood lunch with friends or a romantic evening. FOOD Start with three king prawns lightly battered with tempura. The tuna (or salmon) tartare is the perfect balance of zingy flavours.

Other starters include grilled or deep-fried calamari, mussels steamed in white wine, or fish tacos topped with chilli mango salsa. Main courses include the usual line fish, shellfish and calamari dishes you’d expect, but don’t ignore the seafood curry bunny chow. The grilled East Coast sole is beautifully buttery and the tuna steak is wonderfully fresh and simple. A small menu of pasta, beef and chicken dishes caters to non-seafood lovers. Don’t miss the famous bread-and-butter pudding. DRINKS A good selection of local wines. SERVICE Friendly and attentive without being obtrusive. AMBIENCE A large outdoor terrace with a view toward the sea and Umhlanga’s Whalebone pier set the scene for a convivial occasion. (NJ)