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Welcome Note
When it comes to the legends associated with The Oyster Box, one of its finest gems is the
celebrated Grill Room Restaurant. Another is Hendry Pakiri, wh o has worked at the hotel for 52
years and still oversees this elegant dining room as Maître‘d. With a history stretching back almost
60 years, The Grill Room has always been the epitome of style and fine dining in Durban. Under the
leadership of executive chef, Kevin Joseph, the menu is an inspired combin ation of enduringly
popular dishes, created by Bea Tollman, president and founder of the Red Carnation Hotel
Collection, Signature Dishes and contemporary new creations garnered from around the world
Starters
(V) Risotto Funghi 160
Umami demi glaze, truffle risotto, truffle butter, zucchini crisps
(V) Asparagus and Ricotta 165
Charred asparagus, oven baked Ricotta cheese, micro leaves, blue cheese custard, toasted walnut sprinkle
Native Oysters Au Natural (6 oysters) 165
Parsley, garlic and lemon gremolata, red wine mignonette, toasted brioche
Flame Grilled Oysters 175
Burnt scallion butter, green garlic, mustard beads, parmesan floss
Cipollini and Parsley Prawns 180
Onion dusted, Caviar and Chardonnay cream, preserved lemon, quinoa and cashew nut brittle
Butter Poached Crayfish 195
Garden pea mousse, fresh garden salad, butter poached baby crayfish, citrus sesame dressing
McCarthy Salad 145
Chicken, bacon, beetroot, cheese, avocado pear, hardboiled egg, lettuce and tomato
Tandoori Spiced Chicken 150
Red lentil soup, crunchy potato nest, fresh mint and nut Raita, lemon pearls
Asian Duck 165
Balsamic and honey reduction, soy and chilli duck, spring onion and chive salad, nectarine Compote
Venison Carpaccio 155
Venison and Cumberland lollipop, cashew nut and Dijon mustard dressing, beetroot gel
Snail Cassoulet 140
Anchovy cream, parsley, capers, toasted brioche, burnt lemon
Hors D’oeuvres Trolley 170
An array of delectable cold hors d’oeuvres, served table style from our vintage carousel
This menu is subject to change without notice (Depending on availability of products and continuous menu
changes)Please note that some menu items may contain traces of nuts and nut oils or may have been prepared
alongside other products containing nuts. Should you have any specific dietary requirements please discuss this with
your waitron.