the ocean terrace - the oyster box hotel

went out to the oceanterraceon saturday night, and was completely blown away. from the exquisite service to the absolutely amazingly plated meals. it's a truly romantic setting that i would definitely be returning to.

very dissapointing. we are currently staying in the hotel which is lovely. the oceanterracefood is however shockingly bad. id say it was one of the worst pizza's i've ever had in my life. at r150 thats just not acceptable. the buns that were served pre dinner mustve been microwaved a few times. they turned rock hard and stale within a minute. the view is great but sadly the food is just terrible

we came for the view and the quality of the food but it was mostly a tourist trap on theterracegrill. for a five star hotel, it was disappointing to have lower than average drinks and average food for twice the average price. the linguine prawn was basic pasta with some small grilled prawn and no esprit, the cocktail special was not even good on second attempt. our waiter was excellent, though. i would come again for the view and have a bottled beer.

now i have had many breakfast buffets at many hotels, but the experience at theterrace@ oyster box hotel was just next level. i have never in my life seen such a large variety of options. on the first day there i went for the usual bacon and eggs so i didn't have much space for anything else. on day 2, i had everything except bacon and eggs. i had some roast beef, curried lamb kebab, breakfast sirloin, and some curry. they have a pancake and waffle station which my kids loved.

best breakfast and service ever.

most beautiful view if seated onterrace;)
awesome staff...
food was really good and if its a special occasion they really make you feel special with the balloons and dessert!

i certainly had a pleasant first time experience here. five star service and a vast variety to choose from at the breakfast buffet - from a continental selection of pastries, cheeses and sweet treats of waffles and pancakes to a variety of traditional english breakfast favourites such as eggs, sausages and bacon. what a beautiful morning it was celebrating my birthday enjoying a champagne breakfast on the oceanterracewith beautiful views! a complimentary slice of cake was also given for my birthday, but i was already too stuffed to finish that.

amazing is an understatement! from the views to waiters to the food. my charming boyfriend took me to the oceanterracefor my birthday this year 2017 and we ate the indian buffet. it was absolutely delicious!!! the staff continously cane to check in us,clear up after us and top up our wine... it's things like this we look for in restaurants,basic good service. he also ordered me a special birthday and trust me when i say it was worth every cent...

oceanterrace@ oyster box is a place to visit for sure

we were staying next door at the beverly hills for our honeymoon and came to the oceanterracefor dinner one night. we sat outside on the beautiful terrace, with the sounds of the waves crashing, it was a lovely atmosphere. we ordered pizza and salad which were both very good. we told the waitress that we just got married and the kitchen sent out a chocolate cake that said "congratulations" which was a lovely personal gesture. the drinks choice was good and the oyster box is a lovely luxurious hotel.

stunning setting with a beautiful interior, gorgeous views of the ocean and possibly the best curry i've ever tasted, i can see why the oceanterraceis a popular choice for a good, wholesome meal, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner.

our first experience at this restaurant was breakfast. while staying at the hotel for the weekend, we had the opportunity to experience their buffer breakfast for two mornings in a row. although i've seen bigger and more extravagant breakfast buffets before, i was quite satisfied with what they had to offer. the usual cereals, yogurt, fresh fruits and nuts for the health conscious, a selection of cheeses and cold meats for those who prefer the continental type of breakfast, a hot breakfast station, consisting of scrambled eggs, mushrooms, potatoes, bacon, sausages and much more, and finally a pancake and waffle station, located outside on the patio. you can also order different types of eggs, eggs benedict and basically anything your heart desires at no extra cost. they also have a selection of teas, but i was quite disappointed in their juice selection. the only freshly squeezed juice they had available was orange juice, while the rest was made from those powdered mixes that taste terrible. given the tropical climate, i was really expecting there to be a variety of fresh juices, so i was a bit disappointed. otherwise, the food was good - nothing that wowed my tastebuds, but simple and satisfying.

but where this place really earns its stars is with its lunchtime curry buffet. priced at r350 per person, it's ridiculously expensive, but personally, i thought it was worth every cent! wow! words cannot describe the taste sensation that could be found in each of those pots. they have a huge selection of curries - probably about 10 different curries in total. i tried the chicken and prawn curry, the chickpea, butternut and feta curry, and finally, the vegetable curry. each was absolutely delicious! the chicken and prawn was quite hot, but not the type that burns all your sense of taste away. no... rather, it was the type that enhances the flavor and is so good that you can't help but dip your naan bread in the sauce to savor every last drop of it. the chickpea, butternut and feta was amazing, and i chose it because the ingredients where my favorite combination of things to put in a curry. i was not disappointed! since i don't like rice, i decided on the vegetable curry sort of as a "side dish". who knew they could make vegetables taste so good?! flavorsome and fresh, i did not regret it for one second. and their naan bread is also very good - you have an option of plain or garlic, and they quickly heat it up for you on the stove before you take it.

my better half wasn't feeling the curry vibe, so he opted for the oxtail instead. bad decision, as it seems everything on the à la carte menu is anyway curry-based (the oxtail sauce had some curry flavor in it). it came in a huge portion and was served with mashed sweet potato. it was served a bit strangely, with the oxtail being in a separate bowl, so you had to dish it out yourself. after sending the dishing spoon flying onto the chair next to him (his muscles were a bit uncoordinated after our massages at the spa), he finally dug into the meat, but complained that it was quite tough. so the curry buffet definitely took the cake!

going back to the flying spoon extravaganza, the staff are very professional and friendly. they immediately helped us with the chair (which was covered in plastic, so luckily no damage done). they're also very helpful at the buffet, helping you to dish up and explaining what everything is.

overall, an amazing experience! overpriced, as expected, but worth it nonetheless. i would recommend the curry buffet (served only over lunchtime) - it's the best i've ever had, and i'm not a huge fan of curries! i wouldn't say it's worth it to pay for the breakfast, but on a beautiful morning it may be worth it to come sit on the patio and enjoy the view. but do book in advance! they're very busy! to sum up, the perfect place to celebrate a birthday while enjoying some of the best curry in the country.

amazing dessert. the oceanterracenever disappoints. loved the service which is always up to standard. enjoyed our stay and dinner. plus, the champagne is always something to go down for, whatever the weather.

the grill room at the oyster box was my preferred choice for celebrating my mother's birthday, however the allure of the indian buffet swayed her senses and so we chose theterracefor the evening.

the entirety of the experience at the oyster box is utterly sublime, from the impeccable service to the glorious views and the fabulous food.

the glamour of the decor and ambience is so worthwhile of such an indulgent and decadent night out.

the oyster box oozes extravagance. it's absolutely breath taking. we arrived here on a monday morning and ordered the tea for 2! a beautiful selection of 'high tea' choices. it was filled with beautiful sandwiches, cupcakes, pastries, scones and macaroons. the view from theterraceis gorgeous, service is so on point and quality is superb! just watch out for the monkeys, one stole a cupcake off the table of which the staff chased away, kept a look out and replaced within seconds and apologized. will be back again when back in durban.

the view from the oceanterracewas absolutely breathtaking with the crashing waves a stone throw away and the majestic light house towering above. the staff were friendly and were glad to accommodate our walk-in party of two. the vibrant decor and constant chatter of families and friends...

theterracehas a fantastic view of the ocean. the staff are friendly and attentive but seemed to have a limited knowledge of the menu.

the food itself was somewhat of a let down. our oysters were good, however, my confit duck cassoulet was average at best. my wife had the fish and chips. the chips were stale, dry and powdery, i wouldn't be surprised if they were mccain's frozen chips.

we were both left a bit disappointed after having such high expectations of this restaurant.

if you're looking for the perfect lunch spot in umhlanga, then you'll find it at the iconic oyster box hotel! the beautiful oceanterraceoffers amazing views over the indian ocean and of famous lighthouse.

their menu is filled with stylish yet uncomplicated freshly made meals to enjoy in the laid back tropical atmosphere. they also have a great selection of cocktails - perfect for sundowners!