Category: Wishbone

Wishbone Pub and Grill in Park Rynie is a casual local South Coast (KwaZulu-Natal) spot focused on pub fare, grilled meals, and South African favourites, notably chicken and mutton bunny chows.

Park Rynie itself is a small coastal resort town roughly midway between Durban and Port Shepstone (about 63 km either way), sitting along the R102. It has a strong Indian/Asian demographic (around 48% in census data), which helps explain the presence of classic Durban-style dishes like bunny chow in local eateries. The town is known more for its beaches, tidal pools, Rocky Bay, fishing/spearfishing spots, and nearby resorts/caravan parks than for a large formal restaurant scene. Nearby options that do appear online include places like The Bell (at Rocky Bay Resort—seafood, steaks, sushi, more upmarket with views), Wrecked Heron (pub/seafood vibe), KFC, and a few Indian/takeaway spots.

Atmosphere and Style

It fits the classic South Coast local-pub mould: casual and relaxed rather than polished or tourist-oriented. Expect a straightforward tavern-style setting suited to locals, families, or groups wanting grilled food, pub classics, and no-fuss meals. This kind of place typically prioritises generous portions, cold drinks, and familiar South African comfort food over fine dining.

Menu Highlights

  • Bunny chows (chicken and mutton) are called out as standouts. These are the iconic Durban/Indian-South African dish: a hollowed-out loaf (or quarter/half) of white bread filled with spiced curry (often with potato), served with a side of grated carrot salad or atchar. Mutton versions are especially prized for depth of flavour and gravy that soaks into the bread. Chicken is a milder, more accessible option. Bunny chow originated in the Durban Indian community (linked to indentured labourers and later apartheid-era practicality for portable meals) and remains a South Coast staple.
  • Broader pub/grill offerings: burgers, ribs, and other grilled tavern-style meals (think steaks, chops, or similar hearty plates common in South African pubs).

Exact current prices, full menu details, opening hours, phone number, or precise street address are not widely published online. This is common for smaller, independent local pubs that rely more on word-of-mouth and regulars than heavy digital marketing or listing sites. Tripadvisor and similar platforms list only a handful of Park Rynie restaurants overall, and Wishbone does not appear prominently among them in current search results.