Sunsets and Mermaids

Sunsets and Mermaids is a restaurant on Chartwell Drive in Umhlanga Village, shaped around coastal food, relaxed hospitality and a playful tropical setting. The venue combines a laid-back surf-bungalow feel with intimate corners and decorative details that give the dining room a sense of occasion without making it formal.

The menu brings together locally caught seafood, sushi and dishes influenced by Italian coastal cooking and the Pacific Rim. Seafood-led plates sit alongside hand-prepared sushi, pasta, pizza, burgers and other familiar favourites, creating a broad choice for mixed groups. The cooking is presented as fresh, colourful and imaginative, with classic comfort food given a coastal direction.

Sunsets and Mermaids suits different parts of the day. Relaxed lunches fit the easygoing atmosphere, while the warm lighting and energetic evening character provide a setting for date nights and social dinners. The restaurant also caters for birthdays, corporate gatherings and other private functions, with flexible options for celebrations and larger groups.

The venue’s story draws on a mermaid whose travels brought her back to Durban, blending seaside nostalgia with local character and international coastal flavours. That theme carries through the restaurant’s name, tropical styling and menu structure, where familiar dishes share space with more playful creations. The overall mood is welcoming, informal and geared towards meals that feel a little more occasion-led than everyday dining.

Sunsets and Mermaids is located at 3 Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, in the busy Umhlanga Village dining area. Reservations are recommended for weekends, celebrations and larger groups. The venue can be contacted on 031 943 3044 or at info@sunmer.co.za, with online table bookings also available.