Cargo Hold Restaurant

Such an amazing experience. It was the best restaurant I have ever eaten at. The atmosphere, staff, manager, and everything about the place were wonderful. The food was absolutely delicious. I will definitely recommend it and will definitely be going back. I give it a 10/10.

This restaurant met my expectations. It was a good experience. I loved my creamy prawn pasta. And my.bf loved the fish of the day. It was soo goof. The shark bite cocktail was amazing. I love it. I love this place. It was on the expensive side but we were willing to pay that too see the amazing tank of fishs and sharks. You could see their fish.and sharks were fed well and their skin looked pristine. That shows they don't attack each other. The fish was massive and it was fun to look at.

What a beautiful experience. Would like to go back again on the first day of visiting Durban coz when I did with my sister, who the Manager thought was my twin, we were tired. Left early coz I was not feeling good but overall the service is superb and let me not talk about the steak coz it was amazing 😍. The manager even got us "identical steaks" since he thought that we are twins. Lol still think about how great it tasted. Wish we could have spend more time dining there 😄. Definitely recommend the place. Don't forget to make a booking

The food was excellent, fresh and delicious. The service—from the manager to the wait staff—was outstanding. It was a lovely touch to see the chef walk through the restaurant and personally greet tables. The seating was comfortable and a great atmosphere overall.

Mediocre food at best! I ordered Kingklip with salad instead of chips or rice. R255 is absolutely ridiculous for what I received (refer picture included). I've had much better tasting Kingklip for much cheaper. Salad consisted of 2 Cherry tomatoes cut in half, 3 small blocks of feta, 5 olives and majority cheap iceberg lettuce. I decided on Crème Brûlée for dessert (picture included). What another disappointment! Sugar barely caramelised and so thick I thought I would break the spoon. I tried a small piece of it and realised I will break a tooth if not careful. Honestly give them a miss and go somewhere else.

The place is how it looks on pictures. The food wasn't amazing, I was utterly disappointed. especially with the seafood. The fish, prawns and mussels (which already came in a sauce) were so underwhelming that I honestly felt like drowning everything in lemon butter sauce and then drowning that in mayonnaise, just to be safe! My sisters liked their ribs though.. i guess order anything but the sea food.. As for the service… hahaaa. The forced 10% gratuity might explain why it was so terrible. Overall, not an experience I’d rush to repeat!

From the moment you walk in, you are surrounded by the most beautiful aquarium, with majestic fish gliding past while you enjoy your meal. It honestly feels like dining underwater. Mesmerising, calming, and completely unique 🐠💙 What makes it even cooler is that the restaurant is based on a real South African ghost ship, which gives the whole place this mysterious, old-world maritime vibe. No ghosts spotted (yet 😉), but the story adds such a fun, legendary edge to the experience 🚢✨ The food is exceptional. Fresh, perfectly cooked, and beautifully presented. Whether you go for seafood or something more indulgent, every dish tastes like it was made with serious care and skill 👨‍🍳🔥 The service is warm, polished, and welcoming, making the whole experience feel relaxed and special without being stiff. Perfect for a romantic night out, a celebration, or just treating yourself 🍷 Cargo Hold is not just a restaurant. It is a full Durban experience. Stunning aquarium views, incredible food, and a legendary backstory all in one place. Highly recommended 🌊💫

We had the Beef&Reef and the chicken breast and the chocolate cake as desert. the food was just extraordinary delicious. We didn't expect much because we were there for the view but it was so so so good. I wish we had stayed longer in Durban so that we could eat there again. The service was also very good and the view is of course awesome. So highly recommended!