Big Fish
Durban
At a glance
Big Fish is a seafood restaurant at Shop 7 in Lighthouse Mall on Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga, uMhlanga, 4320, South Africa. The venue is positioned within the Umhlanga dining area, with a location that places it close to the mall’s retail setting. Durban is within easy reach, making the restaurant a practical option for seafood and Japanese dining in the wider coastal area.
The restaurant’s main identity comes from its seafood focus and Japanese offering. Sushi forms part of the cuisine, placing Big Fish within both the seafood restaurant and sushi restaurant categories. The style suits diners looking for seafood-led meals, Japanese food and sushi in a restaurant setting. The menu can be approached as a choice for a dedicated meal, a shared dining occasion or a more social group gathering, without being limited to a single cuisine category.
Dine-in service is available, while takeaway and delivery provide alternatives for meals enjoyed away from the restaurant. Outdoor seating is also available, giving the venue more than one seating format within its mall setting. The combination of indoor dining, outdoor seating and off-site ordering makes Big Fish suitable for different types of visits, from a planned restaurant meal to a more flexible takeaway or delivery order.
Big Fish is identified as good for groups, so the restaurant can suit gatherings that call for seafood, sushi or Japanese cuisine in a shared setting. Beer, wine and cocktails are available, adding a choice of alcoholic drinks to the food offering. The overall price level is moderate, positioning the restaurant between a highly casual food stop and a more formal dining experience. That balance can work for group meals, social occasions and diners seeking a seafood restaurant with several service options.
For visitors comparing restaurants in Umhlanga, Big Fish offers a clear combination of seafood, sushi, Japanese cuisine, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery and outdoor seating. Its location inside Lighthouse Mall makes the setting straightforward to identify, while the group-friendly format and drinks selection support relaxed shared dining. The venue’s offering remains centred on seafood and Japanese-style dining rather than a broad general restaurant concept.
