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The Sugar Club
Review
About
The Sugar Club restaurant in uMhlanga Kwa Zulu Natal, overlooks the sparkling Indian Ocean, is a distinguished and elegant signature restaurant of the Beverly Hills hotel. The Sugar Club is renowned for its consistent culinary excellence and a popular choice for celebrations. The restaurants Wine List is the recipient of the Diners Diamond Award for 2014,2015, 2016. Every meal is a celebration in the Sugar Club and this venue is equally renowned for its decadent desserts that are a fitting end to a truly exceptional dining experience. The professional and intuitive staff ensures that guests enjoy the very best service. The Sugar Club also hosts rare auction wines , Open seven days per week for breakfast and dinner, with a Sunday buffet lunch and a Friday and Saturday afternoon tea buffet The Sugar Club has become dining highlights not to be missed.
Features
CUISINES
International
Meal types
Brunch, After-hours
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Live Music
Mastercard
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Table Service
Valet Parking
Validated Parking
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Location
Free off-street parking, Parking Available, Street Parking, Valet Parking, Validated Parking
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Hours
Open until 3:30 PM
Sunday
6:30 - 10:3012:00 - 15:3018:30 - 22:00
Monday
6:30 - 10:3012:00 - 15:3018:30 - 22:00
Tuesday
6:30 - 10:3012:00 - 15:3018:30 - 22:00
Wednesday
6:30 - 10:3012:00 - 15:3018:30 - 22:00
Thursday
6:30 - 10:3012:00 - 15:3018:30 - 22:00
Friday
6:30 - 10:3012:00 - 15:3018:30 - 22:00
Saturday
6:30 - 10:0012:00 - 15:3018:30 - 22:00
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4.3
304 reviews
Excellent
197
Very good
47
Average
29
Poor
18
Terrible
13
TZoro1
Sandton272 contributions
Aug 2021 • friends
On my birthday, 1st August, I visited this lovely part of the Beverly Hills Hotel which I have frequented over the last 20 years or so.
It has one of the most amazing views of the ocean, and on this day, it is the service and the food that I am writing this review about ...wow!!
The chef and staff went out of their way to customise food that was free of wheat/gluten and sulphites(which give me a harder time), and it was amazing.
It was even better in my view than the original - the mushroom sauce on the eggs benedict stole the show!👌🏽
The atmosphere was also incredibly festive as there were two other customers celebrating their birthdays.🎉
Written 12 August 2021
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Brahm H
Durban9 contributions
Mar 2022 • friends
From the time we arrived in the parking area of the Beverly Hills Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks we felt special. Friendly staff showed us to our table where friends were seated already. Unhurried but effective service contributed to a memorable evening. From the presentation of the menus to the finalization of the payment, we were treated with respect and appreciation. All four of us lived the food and wine and took note of the high level of proper etiquette.
Written 8 March 2022
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Johann W
4 contributions
Dec 2024 • couples
One of the legendary venues in Durban. The setting and ambience is good. The service is very good. The food is ordinary. Possibly require a top chef and distinguish itself again. Still a special venue and dinner was old worldly and felt special.
Written 22 December 2024
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Ralph, SINGAPORE
4 contributions
Nov 2024 • friends
This was absolutely pathetic.
The line fish was over cooked and sent back. Then no line fish left. Ok, took hake also overcooked. By then my dining partners were finished so gave up. Lamb shanks were reheated poorly and mash and veges luke warm. This is meant to be 5 star. Rubbish! Will not be going back.
Written 15 November 2024
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jonocath1
Cape Town11 contributions
May 2022 • none
Disappointing fare. Two steaks had to be sent back as significantly overdone. Pork belly overcooked and dry. At this sort of price point, one would expect right first time. Two menu items not available.
Maybe we had an off evening but I won't be going back in a hurry.
Written 1 June 2022
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Lucretia
3 contributions
Apr 2021 • family
Attended the high tea today with my mum and daughter. Very disgusted with the different treatment the white guests received. The two tables with white guests were given top ups of welcome drinks on a continuous basis and we were refused. Instructed to the waiters by the manager of the place. Really pathetic as we all paid the same price
Written 17 April 2021
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MalcolmD
Plettenberg Bay2 contributions
Mar 2021 • couples
My wife and I had the famous Durban beef curry for dinner at The Sugar Club for a mere R660, including tip. There was far more plain beef fat than meat. There was no atmosphere and it felt like a depression zone in the Resturant
Written 25 April 2021
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lance p
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • none
Made it clear when i booked it was my wifes 40th birthday. Was told the dress code is smart casual as it was fine dining, We get to the place the only people there was a family with kids making a noise. We were given the room service / bar menu with very few options . Were told that the normal menu would only be back in the next 2 days as they had no time to prepare. Why take the booking or not be upfront. Very sneaky of them
Written 27 July 2021
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Jim H
Long Buckby2 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
Didn't eat a la carte but from bar menu on terrace overlooking Indian Ocean. Oysters followed by the best fillet steak I have ever had! Deconstructed cheesecake and a couple of glasses of the local poinotage. Superb! Highly recommended 😊
Written 12 February 2020
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Passport790315
5 contributions
I was terribly disappointed with the meal provided @ the Sugar Club in Valentines Day 2023. My grilled chops were tortured, rock hard and dry. I reported this to the Chef via the Waitrose sadly it wasn't fixed.
My neice and her husband visited same for the birthday yesterday. Sadly the mix gril was reported to be overcooked and dry
What's happening to the service guys. Hope it's not another Eskom situation 😕
Written 23 February 2023
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Gulia A
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • family
We were served by Phumlani, who was extremely courteous and always had a smile on his face! The food was wonderful and his service made our experience exceptional! Thanks Phumlani!
Written 14 December 2022
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Vanessa
Umhlanga Rocks1779 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
I was quite disappointed with our dining experience for a restaurant of this supposed stature. There was a young lady with pj pants on. The couple next to us were outrageously loud, and they were not asked to please be considerate. In fact a member of the BH team went to them n added to the “loudness” for a bit.
The food:
R250 for Lobster bisque and the portion size was ridiculously small. From a taste perspective- it was also overpriced.
The flambé prawns were nice - they were ok. The rice though is always dry / not fluffy or buttery but dry! My husband ordered the beef fillet which was well prepared and he enjoyed his mushroom Thermidor sauce and chips. The crushed Parmesan potatoes and curried deep fried onion rings were good.
The “panacotta” in a bottle tasted ok but if you are expecting a soft velvety panacotta - at R120 - this isn’t it. It was firm - almost rubbery.
I actually can’t recommend The Sugar Club restaurant if you are looking for that special night out. It failed to meet the standards of 5 star and luxe. It was very average and overpriced.
The one waiter had his mask below his mouth and nose. Also, we had 2 additional items incorrectly added to our bill. So check your bills.
Written 18 June 2022
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DDR1234
Johannesburg628 contributions
Nov 2020 • none
Very nice sea views, good service. Had a fair selection of sweet and savoury choices, limited tea choices.
Written 9 January 2021
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Safari738166
93 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
excellent
from starters to mains
excellent services
prawn flambeau exceptional
lamb shank good succulent fall of the bone
started tempura crab good
,salmon gravlax great
Written 25 January 2020
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martinuksa
Johannesburg454 contributions
Nov 2019 • couples
Weather forced us to stay in the hotel for supper, and that was no bad thing. The restaurant is elegant with very comfortable seating and well spaced tables. The menu, while not exhaustive, has something for everyone. I chose the duck liver parfait which was very nice, but I should have chosen the soft shell crab in tempura batter. My wife had the crab and it was beautiful.
I chose the lamb shank for my main. I can only assume that you were supplied with a knife in order to cut the carrots, because the lamb just fell apart! Beautifully cooked, succulent, tender and full of flavour. An ample serving. My wife chose the fillet that was prepared to a perfect medium rare, no mean feat! The sides were well prepared and matched well with the meat.
Throughout the meal, the restaurant staff were attentive but never overbearing, a credit to their training and management. We were ably looked after by Nto who recommended the fillet to my wife.
Neither of us had room for dessert, but the menu was SO tempting! Maybe next time...
Highly recommended. 👍👍👍👍👍
Written 11 November 2019
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