Salt & Citrus Umdloti, Umdloti Beach

Salt & Citrus serves breakfast, lunch and dinner on the beachfront at Umdloti Beach Centre, South Beach Road. A local tip: come for breakfast with a sea view before a relaxed beach day.

Looking for the Salt and Citrus menu? Ask for the latest menu and prices on the restaurant’s Instagram or Facebook. The shortlist below comes from what diners have mentioned, so it won’t cover the full current menu.

Steak, egg and fries: one breakfast reviewer singled out this combination.
Omelette and a flat white: from the same breakfast review, along with the ocean view.
Salmon salad: another diner’s pick for brunch.

These come from Google review excerpts on Restaurant Guru. If you’re coming for one dish in particular, check it’s on when you order.

What people are saying

Reviewers praise the sea-facing setting and the breakfasts. One complaint from the opening weekend mentioned dishes that weren’t available and slow service, and the restaurant acknowledged it. Worth knowing, but one weekend doesn’t set the pattern for every visit. Go for a leisurely breakfast when you have time to enjoy the view.

Opening hours, location and contact

Where: Umdloti Beach Centre, 1 South Beach Road.
Phone: 082 540 9001.
Listed hours: daily 06:30 to 21:00, as publicly listed on 15 September 2026. Ring to check holiday hours and when the kitchen closes.
Menu and reservations: phone the restaurant or message it on its social pages.

Salt & Citrus took over the old Caffe Java and Manta Cafe spaces. You may still see those names in searches, but this is a separate business.

Make a morning of it

After breakfast, spend some time on Umdloti Beach. The three-day Umdloti guide adds coffee stops, the tidal pool and dinner ideas. For evenings, compare Bel Punto and the restaurants at Marine Walk.

Staying over? Apartment 801, one of Umdloti’s favourite guest stays, is a freshly renovated two-bedroom holiday apartment with sea views, a balcony and a conversation pit for relaxing after a beach day. Photos and dates are on Airbnb.

What people say on Google

Zelna Pelser5 months ago

What not to like. Beautiful place with stunning views. Service was friendly and efficient. Loved that we did not wait for drinks. Had the citrus salad which is divine. Club, steak and cheese sandwiches were all very tasty Pap balls were delish. Will defnitely be back again. Loved...

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Darren Cohen7 months ago

What a great find ! Went for lunch , and have to say was vey impressed by everything , service was excellent, Nash who assisted us was a pleasure to deal with friendly and efficient , everyone in our party was very happy with there food as was I , will definitely be back

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Nadine Thompson2 months ago

Absolutely little gem, beautiful settings, food presentation is excellent and delicious, staff are brilliant, overall great experience. Will be back

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Reviews are other people's words, published on Google, quoted here in part.

Questions people ask

Is Salt and Citrus the same as Manta Cafe or Caffe Java?

No. It is a new business that took over both units on the beachfront at Umdloti Beach Centre, 1 South Beach Road, after Caffe Java and Manta Cafe closed.

What does Salt and Citrus serve?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner, per its own social media, with a coastal-flavour menu. Diners mention steak, egg and fries, omelettes and salmon salad. These are review examples; confirm availability and current prices with the restaurant.

Salt & Citrus Umdloti, Umdloti Beach

Menu guide: what to order

What people are saying

Opening hours, location and contact

Make a morning of it

What people say on Google

Questions people ask

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