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 R50 CROISSANT with scrambled egg, bacon & tomato R94 CROISSANT with cheese R69 CROISSANT with ham & cheese R80 Health toast with mashed avocado R46 – add bacon R32 JUNGLE OATS R69 Seasonal FRUIT SALAD R60 – add MUESLI R40 – add thick Greek YOGHURT R30 – or the FULL BUNDLE R105
Next Chapter One Bite Menu Item Description Price (R) GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST Tomato, avocado, rocket & lemon mayo R127 SWEET CHILLINAISE CHICKEN Lettuce, sundried tomatoes, crispy bacon, avocado, parmesan shavings R127 CRUMBED HALLOUMI Tomato, avocado, lettuce with lemon mayo dressing R127 CLUB SANDWICH with grilled chicken Bacon, tomato, lettuce & gently spread with a Dijon mustard mayo R127 SAUCY RUMP STRIPS Mushrooms, onions, cream & a dash of chardonnay on lettuce & tomato R135 VEGE Mushrooms, sliced tomato, avocado, baked beans R 125
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 R59 2x eggs, 3 x bacon, grilled tomato, toast & preserve R78 2x eggs, 3 x bacon, grilled tomato, mushroom, 2 x hash browns, beef or pork sausage, toast & preserve R118 3x egg OMELETTE, ham, mozzarella, tomato & toast R115 3x egg OMELETTE, mozzarella, roasted peppers, onion, mushrooms, Napoli sauce & toast R119 BACON BENEDICT with two poached eggs under Hollandaise sauce on an English muffin R119 SALMON BENEDICT with two poached eggs under Hollandaise sauce on an English muffin R145 The BIG BOSS BREAKFAST with a 90gr steak, 2x eggs, bacon, French fries, beef or pork sausage, tomato, mushrooms, onions with toast & preserves R151 SAUTEED POTATO in a creamy Napoletana sauce with bacon, poached egg & topped with basil pesto & fresh rocket R81 VEG BENEDICT STACK with black mushrooms, tomatoes, two poached eggs topped with a basil Hollandaise sauce, with an English muffin R97 2 x Slices GRILLED HALLOUMI, brown mushrooms, tomato/onion/avo salsa, slice toast topped with a poached egg R105
Next Chapter Three’s A Crowd Menu Item Price (R) VEGETARIAN 1 – mushrooms, mixed peppers, asparagus, and onion in a splash of Napoletana sauce R125 STEAK STRIPS – sliced mushrooms, cubed feta, grilled onions laced with onion chili marmalade R155 CHICKEN – mayo avo & tomato R142 Creamy Spinach – mozzarella, feta, mushrooms & olives R130
Next Chapter Gangsta Wraps Item Price (R) SPICY CHICKEN STRIPS – blended peppadew & feta spread with avocado, lettuce & cherry tomatoes R125 CRUMBED HALLOUMI – rocket, sundried tomatoes, peppadew, avocado, lettuce drizzled with chillinaise R125 STEAK STRIPS – avo, feta, cherry tomatoes, grated carrots, celery, lettuce with a chili mayo spread R131
Next Chapter Sexy Buns Item Price (R) Juicy BEEF patty with lettuce, tomato, grilled onion & our burger sauce R128 The BIG STACK burger with bacon, cheddar, fried egg, fried onion, lettuce & tomato R146 The DESIGNER CHICKEN BURGER with avocado, bacon, mozzarella, tomato, lettuce & mayo R146 The Lamb Burger , with lettuce, mozarella tomato slices & grilled onion R 148
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 R139 CRISPY CRUMBED CALAMARI tubes, chopped baby spinach, mixed lettuce, corn, avocado, roasted cherry tomatoes with toasted Ciabatta fingers & soya, sweet chili & lime dressing R139 CRUMBED HALLOUMI, mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, grilled med veg, cous cous with lemon & olive oil dressing R139
Next Chapter: The In-Betweeners Menu Item Price (R) Crispy crumbed CHICKEN STRIPS and chips with sweet chillinaise dip R112 Cheese and garlic roll R76 Piccante CHICKEN LIVERS with crostini R74 Crumbed HALLOUMI with crostini & sweet chilli sauce R91 Pepper, lemon & herb CALAMARI, toasted Ciabatta fingers with a tartare sauce R78 Med TAPPAS BOARD of zucchini chips, olives, artichokes, rocket, halloumi, feta, served with ciabatta fingers & lemon mayo. R145 BARBEQUE or PERI PERI WINGS & chips R124 PRAWN Nibble, seven pan-tossed peeled prawns on a bed of lettuce, avo & drizzled with chillinaise R67
Next Chapter Steakout Menu Item Price (R) 350gr T-BONE R237 240gr FILLET R237 270gr RUMP R205 SAUCY MINX: – Mushroom R41 – Pepper R41 – Cheese R41 PUT YOUR TOP ON!: – Brown mushroom & melted mozzarella R47 – Crispy bacon, melted mozzarella & mushroom sauce R52
Next Chapter Fowl Play Menu Item Description Price (R) HALF SPATCHCOCK PERI PERI CHICKEN Grilled in our pizza oven, served with chips & salad R135 CHICKEN LIMONE Shallow fried in butter, olive oil, Chardonnay & lemon juice, served with roasted med veg & chips R151 CHICKEN SCHNITZEL Served with chips & side salad R151 CHICKEN BREAST Stuffed with mozzarella, spinach, feta & sundried tomatoes, served with a side salad. R137
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. R269 Easy GRILLED SALMON served with fresh steamed broccoli, baby potatoes & drizzled with garlic, parsley & lemon butter sauce R266 Battered FISH and chips served with a side salad, & sauce tartare R138 Fish plates Hake bites, 4 Queen prawns, calamari & Chips R 301
Next Chapter Chops Item Description Price (R) LAMB CHOPS Grilled to your preference with our basting sauce, served with a side salad & chips. R284 PORK CHOPS Glazed & grilled in a honey & mustard sauce, with mash & peas R182
Next Chapter No Impastas – Fettuccini, Penne, Spaghetti Item Price (R) CHICKEN STRIPS, BACON, & mushrooms in creamy Napoli sauce R143 CALAMARI – fried calamari tubes & tentacles tossed with cherry tomatoes, a squeeze of lemon & a touch of chili R131 GRILLED CHICKEN, spinach, bacon with a garlic & cream sauce R131 SUMMER PASTA- grilled chicken strips, cherry tomatoes, olives, a dash of dry white wine, fresh basil pesto & olive oil R131 SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE – lean beef mince & tomatoes R131 VEGETARIAN – mixed peppers, white mushrooms, basil pesto, napoletana sauce, a dash of cream, a touch of chili R111 ALFREDO CHICKEN & HAM with brown mushrooms, cream & parmesan R138 SEAFOOD – prawns, hake, calamari, Napoletana sauce with a hint of chili R219 BEEF LASAGNE – Napoli beef mince, cream, mozzarella, parmesan R138
Next Chapter Pizzas Item Description Price (R) FOCACCIA with garlic & herbs FOCACCIA with garlic & herbs R62 FOCACCIA with mozzarella & herbs FOCACCIA with mozzarella & herbs R75 MARGHERITA Mozzarella, tomato & herbs R88 COSTANZO Mozzarella, tomato, grilled chicken, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, bacon, avocado & sweet chili R172 PEPERONCINO Mozzarella, tomato, Cajun chicken strips, jalapeno & peppadews R142 ELIANA Mozzarella, tomato, bacon, avocado & feta R142 PRAWN PASSIONE Mozzarella, tomato, chili & garlic prawns, cherry tomatoes & fresh coriander R162 MANZO Mozzarella, tomato, strips of beef rump in a sweet chili sauce with red onion, roasted red pepper, garlic & feta R164 VEGETARIAN Mozzarella, tomato, button mushrooms, olives, artichokes, grilled baby marrow, grilled brinjal, roasted peppers, capers & cherry tomatoes R135 Baltic Pizza Mozzarella, tomato, salmon trout, calamari, garlic prawn, avocado & rocket R255
Next Chapter Sugar Daddy Menu Item Price (R) CHOCOLATE LAVA pudding R74 MALVA pudding R74 CHOCOLATE BROWNIES R74 SEASONAL FRUIT SALAD R74 VANILLA SOFT SERVE & chocolate sauce R55 Crumble tart R 90
Next Chapter Naughty Coffees Item Price (R) DOM PEDRO R69 IRISH coffee R69 KAHLUA coffee R69 AMARULA coffee R69
Next Chapter: What a Hottie Menu Item Price (R) Espresso R29 Double espresso R36 Macchiato R34 Americano R35 Cappuccino R398 Cappuccino with cream R43 Caffe latte R39 Ciococcino R50 Hot chocolate (white/brown) R47 Milo R47 Flavored latte (hazelnut, vanilla, caramel) R48 Chai latte R47 Red cappuccino R47 Lemon & honey R23 Teas local R30 Biscuit & Ginger crunch R48
Next Chapter Ice, Ice Baby Menu Drink Name Price (R) Smooth Operator R61 I got a crush on you R59 Sparkle your Spritzer R61
Next Chapter Cocktails Cocktail Name Ingredients Price (R) Long Island Iced Tea Rum, SMIRNOFF vodka, gin, cane, coke, lemon juice R111 Mojito or Mixed Berry Mojito Crushed limes, white rum, fresh mint, crushed ice & soda water R89 Strawberry Daiquiri White rum, strawberry puree, strawberry juice & squeezed lime R83 Blue Lady SMIRNOFF vodka, blue curacao, apple sours, lime cordial & lemon juice R88 Sunset Beach SMIRNOFF vodka, redberry raspberry puree, fresh mint, lemon, orange juice, fresh strawberry R89 Pina Colada White rum, coconut milk, pineapple R82 Margarita Tequila silver, triple sec, lime cordial & lemon juice R88 Call Me A Cab 2 x White rum, SMIRNOFF vodka, gin, lime, grenadine, lemonade & pineapple wheel R111 Kiwinger SMIRNOFF vodka, kiwi syrup, apple juice, fresh lemon & ginger ale R88 Purple Heart 2 x Tanqueray, grenadine, strawberry syrup, dash of blue tonic mint, rosemary & cucumber R107
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 R56/R215 Ken Forrester Petit Sauvignon Blanc R185 Bon Courage The Gooseberry Bush Sauvignon Blanc R52/R201 Spier Chenin Blanc R51/R190 Fat Bastard Chardonnay Wooded R267 De Krans Moscato Natural Sweet Perle R224
Next Chapter Rose/Blush Wines Wine Name Price (R) DG Sunkissed Rose R56/R201 De Krans Premium Moscato Rose Perle R224
Next Chapter Sparkling Wines Wine Name Price (R) Krone Night Nectar R472 Pongracz Noble Nectar R485 Kleine Zalze NV Brut R364 Kleine Zalze Rose NV Brut R364 Veuve Clicquot R1711 Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial R1785 Moet & Chandon Imperial R1655 Veuve Clicquot Rich R2115 Jc Le Roux Le Domaine non-alcoholic R190 Cinzano Brut R325 Pongracz Brut R430 Pongracz Rose R430
