Renao @ St Mikes Hotel Verified listing

Tucked inside St. Mike’s Hotel, Renao is a local secret turned cult favourite - with Chef Thami.

Chef Thami, whose full name is Thamsanqa Dlamini, describes himself as a self-taught and self-motivated food revolutionist and he has extensive experience in the culinary and hospitality industries.

He is a CULINARY INNOVATOR!  Thami is focused on promoting and evolving African food to global standards and this speaks to a significant and growing movement within the culinary world, which specifically highlights Chef Thami's role as a culinary ambassador.  He manages to realign African and Eastern dishes beyond the perception of just "traditional" or "home-style" cooking and presents them as sophisticated, complex, and high-quality cuisine worthy of fine dining recognition.

You can find this talented chef at ReNao Restaurant at St Michael Sands.  ReNao (meaning bustling with noise and excitement) is part of a 3-star hotel and timeshare resort which boasts a magnificent location with stunning lagoon and ocean views.   Chef Thami and his staff consistently receive high praise from guests for being exceptionally friendly and helpful.

📍 St. Michael’s Hotel, St. Michael’s on Sea
🕐 Open for lunch & dinner | Bookings recommended

🦐 Must-try: Crispy beef stir-fry, salmon & avo roses, bao buns, duck pancakes, and their signature seafood platter
🎶 Bonus points for: sea-breeze views, gorgeous plating, and a menu that bridges East and local coastal flavour in every bite

🐟 Golden-crisp seafood meets flavour-packed Eastern cuisine — Home Style Fish & Chips is where the locals go to have their cravings satisfied.

📍 Just off the main road in Port Shepstone
🕐 Open daily for lunch & dinner | Call & collect available
🦐 Must-try: Line fish with chips & salad, prawn curry, chicken chow mein, and their famous masala fish
🎶 Bonus points for: generous portions, super-fresh fish, and the kind of local love you can taste in every bite