The next Chapter is a famous restaurant in South Africa. Embraced by a classy refuge where the ocean air whispers promises of a memorable dining experience, you find yourself on the terrace of Next Chapter Umhlanga. Enter and let the ambiance of understated elegance envelop you.
Beautiful white tablecloths and modern wooden chairs are complemented by floor-to-ceiling windows, providing a stunning Umhlanga beach view. Gleaming chandeliers add a warm warmth to the space. Rich greenery cascades from suspended planters and infuses the modern room with a hint of tropical vivacity.
However, in the Next Chapter, Umhlanga’s food is the show’s real star. Their menu features the freshest seasonal ingredients and expertly prepared dishes, creating a symphony of modern South African cuisine. Imagine flavorful slow-cooked lamb shank that melts on your tongue, delicious seafood that is perfectly grilled, and colorful vegetarian options that burst with flavor.
The chefs’ culinary creativity is evident in every taste, as they craft masterpieces with each dish. Of course, a great wine list is a must-have for any dining experience by the sea. The vast array of South African and foreign wines at Next Chapter Umhlanga has been thoughtfully chosen to go well with the menu’s various flavors.
Their friendly staff is always ready to steer you toward the ideal decision, whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just searching for a new match. Therefore, in the Next Chapter, Umhlanga is waiting for you, whether you’re having a romantic evening, commemorating a particular occasion, or want to escape the everyday.
It’s a spot where fine dining meets the beach, and each day seems like a fresh chapter in your life narrative. Join us for a gastronomic adventure that will leave you with unforgettable memories as you raise a glass, relish the flavors, and let the beat of the waves carry you away. The next Chapter is a destination as much as a restaurant.
Next Chapter Ooh, La La, I Menu
Item Price (R) CROISSANT with butter & preserve R47 CROISSANT with scrambled egg, bacon & tomato R85 CROISSANT with cheese R63 CROISSANT with ham & cheese R77 Health toast with mashed avocado R45 – add bacon R31 JUNGLE OATS R64 Seasonal FRUIT SALAD R56 – add MUESLI R37 – add thick Greek YOGHURT R27 – or the FULL BUNDLE R101
Next Chapter One Bite Menu
Item Description Price (R) GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST Tomato, avocado, rocket & lemon mayo R122 SWEET CHILLINAISE CHICKEN Lettuce, sundried tomatoes, crispy bacon, avocado, parmesan shavings R122 CRUMBED HALLOUMI Tomato, avocado, lettuce with lemon mayo dressing R122 CLUB SANDWICH with grilled chicken Bacon, tomato, lettuce & gently spread with a Dijon mustard mayo R122 SAUCY RUMP STRIPS Mushrooms, onions, cream & a dash of chardonnay on lettuce & tomato R127
Next Chapter Muffin Top
Item Price (R) Bran, blueberry R54
Next Chapter Eggstravert Menu
Item Price (R) 1x egg, 2 x bacon, grilled tomato, toast & preserve R57 2x eggs, 3 x bacon, grilled tomato, toast & preserve R74 2x eggs, 3 x bacon, grilled tomato, mushroom, 2 x hash browns, beef or pork sausage, toast & preserve R110 3x egg OMELETTE, ham, mozzarella, tomato & toast R108 3x egg OMELETTE, mozzarella, roasted peppers, onion, mushrooms, Napoli sauce & toast R108 SAVOURY MINCE on toast, with poached egg & gouda shavings R69 BACON BENEDICT with two poached eggs under Hollandaise sauce on an English muffin R112 SALMON BENEDICT with two poached eggs under Hollandaise sauce on an English muffin R135 The BIG BOSS BREAKFAST with a 90gr steak, 2x eggs, bacon, French fries, beef or pork sausage, tomato, mushrooms, onions with toast & preserves R144 SAUTEED POTATO in a creamy Napoletana sauce with bacon, poached egg & topped with basil pesto & fresh rocket R69 VEG BENEDICT STACK with black mushrooms, tomatoes, two poached eggs topped with a basil Hollandaise sauce, with an English muffin R95 2 x Slices GRILLED HALLOUMI, brown mushrooms, tomato/onion/avo salsa, slice toast topped with a poached egg R100
Next Chapter Three’s A Crowd Menu
Item Price (R) VEGETARIAN 1 – mushrooms, mixed peppers, asparagus, and onion in a splash of Napoletana sauce R119 STEAK STRIPS – sliced mushrooms, cubed feta, grilled onions laced with onion chili marmalade R135 CHICKEN – mayo avo & tomato R135 MOZZARELLA – avo, feta, pine nuts, baby spinach, rocket, basil pesto & mayo R135
Next Chapter Gangsta Wraps
Item Price (R) SPICY CHICKEN STRIPS – blended peppadew & feta spread with avocado, lettuce & cherry tomatoes R117 CRUMBED HALLOUMI – rocket, sundried tomatoes, peppadew, avocado, lettuce drizzled with chillinaise R117 STEAK STRIPS – avo, feta, cherry tomatoes, grated carrots, celery, lettuce with a chili mayo spread R123
Next Chapter Sexy Buns
Item Price (R) Juicy BEEF patty with lettuce, tomato, grilled onion & our burger sauce R120 The BIG STACK burger with bacon, cheddar, fried egg, fried onion, lettuce & tomato R135 The DESIGNER CHICKEN BURGER with avocado, bacon, mozzarella, tomato, lettuce & mayo R135
Next Chapter Tossers
Item Price (R) SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, avocado, parmesan shavings, green beans, mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes & croutons, with a honey mustard dressing R133 CRISPY CRUMBED CALAMARI tubes, chopped baby spinach, mixed lettuce, corn, avocado, roasted cherry tomatoes with toasted Ciabatta fingers & soya, sweet chili & lime dressing R133 CRUMBED HALLOUMI, mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, grilled med veg, cous cous with lemon & olive oil dressing R133 SALMON trout, cream cheese, mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avo, red onion & capers R175
Next Chapter: The In-Betweeners Menu
Item Price (R) Crispy crumbed CHICKEN STRIPS and chips with sweet chillinaise dip R109 Cheese and garlic roll R74 Piccante CHICKEN LIVERS with crostini R72 Crumbed HALLOUMI with crostini & sweet chilli sauce R88 Pepper, lemon & herb CALAMARI, toasted Ciabatta fingers with a tartare sauce R73 Med TAPPAS BOARD of zucchini chips, olives, artichokes, rocket, halloumi, feta, served with ciabatta fingers & lemon mayo. R139 GRILLED HERBED LAMB MINCE SKEWERS, fresh tomato slices, crumbled feta & drizzled with olive oil with a lemon chili R65 BARBEQUE or PERI PERI WINGS & chips R118 PRAWN Nibble, seven pan-tossed peeled prawns on a bed of lettuce, avo & drizzled with chillinaise R65
Next Chapter Steakout Menu
Item Price (R) 350gr T-BONE R227 240gr FILLET R227 270gr RUMP R198 SAUCY MINX: – Mushroom R39 – Pepper R39 – Cheese R39 PUT YOUR TOP ON!: – Brown mushroom & melted mozzarella R45 – Crispy bacon, melted mozzarella & mushroom sauce R50
Next Chapter Sides Menu
Item Price (R) Zucchini chips R45 French fries R45 Side Salad R45 Sauteed baby potatoes R48 Onion rings R35
Next Chapter Fowl Play Menu
Item Description Price (R) HALF SPATCHCOCK PERI PERI CHICKEN Grilled in our pizza oven, served with chips & salad R120 CHICKEN LIMONE Shallow fried in butter, olive oil, Chardonnay & lemon juice, served with roasted med veg & chips R145 CHICKEN SCHNITZEL Served with chips & side salad R145 CHICKEN BREAST Stuffed with mozzarella, spinach, feta & sundried tomatoes, served with a side salad. R130
Next Chapter: The Hook-Up Menu
Item Price (R) Butter fried KINGKLIP on a bed of med veg, with flaked almonds & a lemon asparagus butter sauce. R261 Easy GRILLED SALMON served with fresh steamed broccoli, baby potatoes & drizzled with garlic, parsley & lemon butter sauce R242 Battered FISH and chips served with a side salad, & sauce tartare R129
Next Chapter Chops
Item Description Price (R) LAMB CHOPS Grilled to your preference with our basting sauce, served with a side salad & chips. R264 PORK CHOPS Glazed & grilled in a honey & mustard sauce, with mash & peas R169
Next Chapter No Impastas – Fettuccini, Penne, Spaghetti
Item Price (R) CHICKEN STRIPS, BACON, & mushrooms in creamy Napoli sauce R133 CALAMARI – fried calamari tubes & tentacles tossed with cherry tomatoes, a squeeze of lemon & a touch of chili R125 GRILLED CHICKEN, spinach, bacon with a garlic & cream sauce R125 SUMMER PASTA- grilled chicken strips, cherry tomatoes, olives, a dash of dry white wine, fresh basil pesto & olive oil R125 SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE – lean beef mince & tomatoes R125 VEGETARIAN – mixed peppers, white mushrooms, basil pesto, napoletana sauce, a dash of cream, a touch of chili R106 ALFREDO CHICKEN & HAM with brown mushrooms, cream & parmesan R133 SEAFOOD – prawns, hake, calamari, Napoletana sauce with a hint of chili R210 BEEF LASAGNE – Napoli beef mince, cream, mozzarella, parmesan R131
Next Chapter Pizzas
Item Description Price (R) FOCACCIA with garlic & herbs FOCACCIA with garlic & herbs R60 FOCACCIA with mozzarella & herbs FOCACCIA with mozzarella & herbs R73 MARGHERITA Mozzarella, tomato & herbs R86 COSTANZO Mozzarella, tomato, grilled chicken, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, bacon, avocado & sweet chili R168 PEPERONCINO Mozzarella, tomato, Cajun chicken strips, jalapeno & peppadews R138 ELIANA Mozzarella, tomato, bacon, avocado & feta R138 PRAWN PASSIONE Mozzarella, tomato, chili & garlic prawns, cherry tomatoes & fresh coriander R157 REGINA Mozzarella, tomato, ham & mushrooms R121 MANZO Mozzarella, tomato, strips of beef rump in a sweet chili sauce with red onion, roasted red pepper, garlic & feta R145 VEGETARIAN Mozzarella, tomato, button mushrooms, olives, artichokes, grilled baby marrow, grilled brinjal, roasted peppers, capers & cherry tomatoes R128 FIRE-IT-UP Mozzarella, tomato, bolognese sauce, green peppers, raw onions (you add the chilies!) R138
Next Chapter Sugar Daddy Menu
Item Price (R) CHOCOLATE LAVA pudding R69 MALVA pudding R69 CHOCOLATE BROWNIES R69 SEASONAL FRUIT SALAD R69 VANILLA SOFT SERVE & chocolate sauce R59 DECADENT CAKES by the slice SQ
Next Chapter Naughty Coffees
Item Price (R) DOM PEDRO R63 IRISH coffee R63 KAHLUA coffee R63 AMARULA coffee R63
Next Chapter Milkshakes
Flavor Price (R) CHOCOLATE R20 STRAWBERRY R20 LIME R20 VANILLA R20 BANANA R20 BUBBLEGUM R20
Next Chapter: What a Hottie Menu
Item Price (R) Espresso R28 Double espresso R35 Macchiato R35 Americano R33 Cappuccino R36 Cappuccino with cream R41 Caffe latte R37 Ciococcino R49 Hot chocolate (white/brown) R46 Milo R46 Flavored latte (hazelnut, vanilla, caramel) R46 Chai latte R46 Red cappuccino R46 Lemon & honey R21 Teas local R29 Bar One & Hazelnut crunch R46 Chocolate Dulche de Leche latte R46
Next Chapter Ice, Ice Baby Menu
Drink Name Price (R) Smooth Operator R59 I got a crush on you R56 Sparkle your Spritzer R57
Next Chapter Cocktails
Cocktail Name Ingredients Price (R) Long Island Iced Tea Rum, SMIRNOFF vodka, gin, cane, coke, lemon juice R102 Mojito or Mixed Berry Mojito Crushed limes, white rum, fresh mint, crushed ice & soda water R85 Strawberry Daiquiri White rum, strawberry puree, strawberry juice & squeezed lime R79 Blue Lady SMIRNOFF vodka, blue curacao, apple sours, lime cordial & lemon juice R84 Sunset Beach SMIRNOFF vodka, redberry raspberry puree, fresh mint, lemon, orange juice, fresh strawberry R76 Pina Colada White rum, coconut milk, pineapple R83 Margarita Tequila silver, triple sec, lime cordial & lemon juice R67 Call Me A Cab 2 x White rum, SMIRNOFF vodka, gin, lime, grenadine, lemonade & pineapple wheel R102 Kiwinger SMIRNOFF vodka, kiwi syrup, apple juice, fresh lemon & ginger ale R75 Purple Heart 2 x Tanqueray, grenadine, strawberry syrup, dash of blue tonic mint, rosemary & cucumber R108
Next Chapter Snake Shakes
Drink Name Price (R) Blueberry Blast (Bourbon whisky) R84 Raspberry Dragon (Gin) R84 Shake Me Home Tonight SMIRNOFF vodka, triple sec, butterscotch R89 Drunken Master (Irish whisky, dulche de Leche) R84 Spiked Strawberry Crunch (Rum) R84
Next Chapter Premium Red Wines
Wine Name Price (R) Anthonij Rupert Optima R499 Rupert and Rothschild Classique R475 Muldersbosch Faithful Hound R350 Fat Bastard Golden Reserve R320
Next Chapter Red Wines
Wine Name Price (R) Protea Merlot R53/R183 Durbanville Merlot R205 Saronsberg Provenance Shiraz R243 Protea Cabernet Sauvignon R53/R183 De Krans Red Moscato Perle Sweet R180 Leopard’s Leap Pinotage R185
Next Chapter White Wines
Wine Name Price (R) Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc R51/R185 Ken Forrester Petit Sauvignon Blanc R162 La Motte R198 Bon Courage The Gooseberry Bush Sauvignon Blanc R49/R153 Spier Chenin Blanc R49/R172 Glen Carlou Petit Chardonnay Unwooded R51/R175 Fat Bastard Chardonnay Wooded R206 De Krans Moscato Natural Sweet Perle R180
Next Chapter Rose/Blush Wines
Wine Name Price (R) DG Sunkissed Rose R49/R170 De Krans Pinotage Rose R180 De Krans Premium Moscato Rose Perle R180
Next Chapter Sparkling Wines
Wine Name Price (R) Krone Night Nectar R450 Pongracz Noble Nectar R485 Kleine Zalze NV Brut R305 Kleine Zalze Rose NV Brut R305 Veuve Clicquot R1555 Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial R1770 Moet & Chandon Imperial R1500 Veuve Clicquot Rich R1999 Le Domaine non-alcoholic R170 Terrae d’Angilla Prosecco Extra Dry R330 Gorgeous Sparkling R395
