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title: Where assistants send people in Durban · The Direct Index
url: https://directindex.org/city/durban/assistants
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 Assistants · Durban, ZA · October 2026

# Where assistants send people in Durban

44 answers from ChatGPT and Gemini, asked on 2026-10-22, to the questions people ask and to questions about the top businesses in the index. 98% of them link a business's own site or its booking software, and 34% link a marketplace, most often dineplan.com (23%).

98%

of answers link the business's own site or its booking software

34%

link a marketplace

23%

link dineplan.com, the marketplace named most

44

answers, 44 to the questions people ask and 0 about businesses

Of the 44 answers to the questions people ask, 98% link a business's own site or its booking software and 34% a marketplace, dineplan.com most often.

Updated 2026-11-02. [The Durban index](https://directindex.org/city/durban) · [Places named, question by question](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended) · [Markdown](https://directindex.org/city/durban/assistants?format=md) · [JSON](https://directindex.org/city/durban/assistants.json) · [Share image](https://directindex.org/og/city/durban/assistants.png) · [All cities](https://directindex.org/assistants).

 League table

## The destinations, most linked first

Each row is a place an answer can send people. Share is the percentage of all 44 answers that link to it. Each assistant's column counts only that assistant's answers.

| Destination | Kind | Answers | Share | ChatGPT | Gemini |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **The businesses' own sites** | own site | 43 | **98%** | 21 95% | 22 100% |
| dineplan.com | marketplace | 10 | **23%** | 0 | 10 45% |
| Press, guides and forums | press and guides | 10 | **23%** | 0 | 10 45% |
| mrd.com | other site
Acronym-based domain that does not clearly identify a consumer directory or local service. | 6 | **14%** | 2 9% | 4 18% |
| Uber Eats | marketplace | 6 | **14%** | 0 | 6 27% |
| Instagram | directory | 4 | **9%** | 0 | 4 18% |
| findmy.co.za | directory | 3 | **7%** | 0 | 3 14% |
| happycow.net | directory | 3 | **7%** | 0 | 3 14% |
| sa-venues.com | directory
Travel guide and directory listing accommodation and venues across South Africa. | 3 | **7%** | 0 | 3 14% |
| whatsondurban.co.za | other site | 3 | **7%** | 0 | 3 14% |
| dinexp.club | other site
Unclear domain name with insufficient information. | 2 | **5%** | 0 | 2 9% |
| durbanvibe.co.za | other site | 2 | **5%** | 0 | 2 9% |
| eatout.co.za | directory
South African restaurant directory, review platform, and awards site. | 2 | **5%** | 1 5% | 1 5% |
| hammyeats.co.za | other site | 2 | **5%** | 0 | 2 9% |
| jontyknine.co.za | other site | 2 | **5%** | 0 | 2 9% |

42 more destinations with fewer answers each are in the JSON.

 By assistant

## What each assistant does in Durban

ChatGPT: answered by gpt-6-luna (22).

Gemini: answered by gemini-3.8-flash (22).

### Places named when people ask

Each assistant was asked the way people ask, with web search on, for up to three places and a link to book or order with each one directly. The table shows how many of the places it named came with a link to the place's own site, to a marketplace or to a directory, or with no link at all.

| Assistant | Own site or direct | Marketplace | Directory | No link | Places |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ChatGPT | **95%** | 0% | 2% | 4% | 57 |
| Gemini | **85%** | 0% | 0% | 15% | 62 |

 Question by question

## Who gets named, and with which link

Asked on 2026-10-22. A place in this index links to its report. A place with its own site that isn't in the index yet links to a scan. "No link" means the assistant named the place but didn't link its site. Each question links to the full list of places named.

| Question | ChatGPT | Gemini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [I'm feeling like chicken tonight. Where can I order from?](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/chicken) | [Nkomo’s Fried Chicken](https://directindex.org/scan/nkomosfriedchicken.co.za) own site
[Nando’s Florida Road](https://directindex.org/scan/nandos.co.za) own site
[Frango Prawns](https://directindex.org/r/frangoprawns.co.za) own site | [Afros Chicken Shop](https://directindex.org/scan/afroschicken.co.za) own site
[Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken](https://directindex.org/scan/pedroschicken.co.za) own site
[Nandos](https://directindex.org/scan/nandos.co.za) own site |
| [I want to book a table for two tonight somewhere romantic.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/romantic) | [Roma Revolving Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/roma.co.za) own site
[The Grill Jichana](https://directindex.org/r/southernsun.com) own site | [The Grill Room at The Oyster Box](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com) own site
[Roma Revolving Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/roma.co.za) own site |
| [Best pizza delivered to where I'm staying, right now.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/pizza-delivery) | [PizzaBoyz](https://directindex.org/scan/pizzaboyz.co.za) own site
[Debonairs Pizza](https://directindex.org/r/debonairspizza.co.za) own site
[NY Slice](https://directindex.org/scan/nyslicepizza.com) own site | [PizzaBoyz](https://directindex.org/scan/pizzaboyz.co.za) own site
[Pizza Perfect](https://directindex.org/r/pizzaperfect.co.za) own site
[Lupa Osteria](https://directindex.org/r/lupa.co.za) own site |
| [A good vegan or vegetarian lunch near the centre, today.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/vegan-lunch) | nothing named | Patels Vegetarian Refreshment Room no link
[What to expect](https://directindex.org/scan/station.durban) own site
[The Chaat Shop at The Spice Emporium](https://directindex.org/scan/spiceemporium.co.za) own site
Falafel Fundi no link |
| [I want sushi delivered this evening.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/sushi) | [Jack’s Grill Co](https://directindex.org/scan/jacksgrill.co) own site
[Seven Oceans](https://directindex.org/scan/sevenoceanssushi.co.za) own site
[Dong Sheng Sushi Bar & Chinese Restaurant](https://directindex.org/scan/dongsheng.co.za) own site | [Jack Salmon Fish & Grill](https://directindex.org/scan/jacksalmon.co.za) own site
[John Dorys](https://directindex.org/r/johndorys.co.za) own site
Tommy’s Sushi no link |
| [A traditional local restaurant that tourists don't know. Book me a table for Saturday.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/local-saturday) | [Nguni Foods](https://directindex.org/scan/ngunifoods.co.za) own site
[Hala Lisa Restaurant & Shisanyama](https://directindex.org/scan/halalisa.co.za) own site | Gounden’s Restaurant & Take Away no link
[Max’s Lifestyle Village](https://directindex.org/r/maxslifestyle.co.za) own site
[Patel’s Vegetarian Refreshment Room](https://directindex.org/scan/station.durban) own site |
| [Brunch on Sunday for four. Where can I reserve?](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/brunch) | [Flute](https://directindex.org/scan/maisonflorida.com) own site
[Kebabish Florida Road](https://directindex.org/scan/kebabish.co.za) own site
[Fresh Food with Thuladu](https://directindex.org/scan/freshfoodwiththuladu.co.za) own site | [The Ocean Terrace at The Oyster Box](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com) own site
[Mahā Café](https://directindex.org/scan/thepointwaterfront.co.za) own site
[The Glenwood Bakery](https://directindex.org/scan/glenwoodbakery.co.za) own site |
| [Seafood dinner with a view, table for four this week.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/seafood-view) | [The Cargo Hold](https://directindex.org/r/ushakamarine.com) own site
[Waterfront Restaurant at the Balmoral Hotel](https://directindex.org/scan/balmoralhotel.co.za) own site | [The Ocean Terrace](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com) own site
[Jack Salmon Fish & Grill](https://directindex.org/scan/jacksalmon.co.za) own site
[Cargo Hold Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/ushakamarine.com) own site |
| [A cheap lunch menu near the centre.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/cheap-lunch) | [Kud’ta](https://directindex.org/scan/kudta.co.za) own site
[Nando’s Dr Pixley Kaseme Street](https://directindex.org/scan/nandos.co.za) own site
[Kwamandla Shisa Nyama](https://directindex.org/scan/kwamandlashisanyama.co.za) own site | [Patel’s Vegetarian Refreshment Room](https://directindex.org/scan/station.durban) own site
[Afros Chicken Shop](https://directindex.org/scan/afroschicken.co.za) own site
New Little Gujarat no link |
| [Birthday dinner for eight on Friday. I want to book online.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/birthday-8) | [The Chefs’ Table](https://directindex.org/scan/thechefstable.co.za) own site
[Bardot Restaurant & Bar](https://directindex.org/scan/bardotrestaurant.co.za) own site
[Make a Reservation](https://directindex.org/scan/bardotrestaurant.co.za) own site
[Joita’s](https://directindex.org/scan/joitas.com) own site | [The Chefs Table](https://directindex.org/scan/thechefstable.co.za) own site
[The Grill Room at The Oyster Box](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com) own site |
| [Best burger in town, and I want to order online.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/burger) | Smokin’ Joe’s no link
[Order online via Uber Eats](https://directindex.org/scan/smokinjoes.co.za) own site
[Bun n’ Bite](https://directindex.org/scan/bunnbite.co.za) own site
[Super Burger](https://directindex.org/scan/superburger.co.za) own site | [Smokin Joes Knockout Burgers](https://directindex.org/scan/smokinjoesburgers.com) own site
[The NOB](https://directindex.org/scan/thenob.co.za) own site
Flip Smash Burgers no link |
| [Something to eat after midnight, delivered or open late.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/late-night) | [Wimpy Bayside Hotel](https://directindex.org/scan/wimpy.co.za) own site
[NY Slice, Florida Road](https://directindex.org/scan/nyslicepizza.com) own site | Sunrise Chip ’N Ranch no link
[McDonalds South Africa](https://directindex.org/scan/mcdonalds.co.za) own site |
| [Dinner with two kids tonight, somewhere relaxed. Book a table for four.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/kids-family) | [Spiga](https://directindex.org/scan/spiga.co.za) own site
[The Riverside Grill](https://directindex.org/scan/riversidegrill.co.za) own site
[Tightline](https://directindex.org/scan/tightline.co.za) own site | Olive & Oil no link
[Locations](https://directindex.org/scan/oliveandoil.co.za) own site
[Cargo Hold Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/ushakamarine.com) own site
[Atasca](https://directindex.org/r/atasca.co.za) own site |
| [I'm coeliac. A restaurant with real gluten-free options for dinner, book it.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/gluten-free) | Kara Nichhas, North Beach directory
[Kara Nichhas](https://directindex.org/scan/karanichhas.com) own site | [The Chefs Table](https://directindex.org/scan/thechefstable.co.za) own site
[The Ocean Terrace at The Oyster Box](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com) own site |
| [Lunch on a terrace in the sun tomorrow. Where can I reserve?](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/terrace) | [The Waterfront Restaurant at The Balmoral](https://directindex.org/scan/balmoralhotel.co.za) own site
[Flute at Maison Florida](https://directindex.org/scan/maisonflorida.com) own site
[Eden Garden](https://directindex.org/scan/edengarden.co.za) own site | [The Ocean Terrace](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com) own site
[Surf Riders Café](https://directindex.org/scan/surfriders.co.za) own site |
| [A dinner for a group of twelve next Thursday. Who takes big tables online?](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/group-12) | [The Mad Italian](https://directindex.org/scan/themaditalian.co.za) own site
[Nguni Foods](https://directindex.org/scan/ngunifoods.co.za) own site
[Spiga](https://directindex.org/scan/spiga.co.za) own site | [The Chefs Table](https://directindex.org/scan/thechefstable.co.za) own site
[Butcher Boys Grill](https://directindex.org/r/butcherboysgrill.co.za) own site
[The Grill Room at The Oyster Box](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com) own site |
| [A special tasting menu for our anniversary next month. Book us in.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/fine-dining) | [The Chefs’ Table](https://directindex.org/scan/thechefstable.co.za) own site
[The LivingRoom at Summerhill](https://directindex.org/scan/summerhillkzn.com) own site | [The LivingRoom at Summerhill Guest Estate](https://directindex.org/scan/summerhillkzn.com) own site
[The Chefs Table](https://directindex.org/scan/thechefstable.co.za) own site |
| [A quiet place for a business lunch on Tuesday, book for three at noon.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/business-lunch) | [The Chefs’ Table](https://directindex.org/scan/thechefstable.co.za) own site
[Urban Cafe](https://directindex.org/scan/theurbancafe.co.za) own site
[Olive & Oil, Umhlanga](https://directindex.org/r/oliveandoil.co.za) own site | [The Ocean Terrace](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com) own site
[The Chefs Table](https://directindex.org/scan/thechefstable.co.za) own site |
| [Good breakfast near the centre tomorrow from 8. Can I book?](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/breakfast) | [The Brasserie Restaurant at The Edward](https://directindex.org/scan/southernsun.com) own site
[Fresh Food with Thuladu](https://directindex.org/scan/freshfoodwiththuladu.co.za) own site
The Brasserie no link | [Circus Circus Beach Cafe](https://directindex.org/r/circuscircus.co.za) own site
[Surf Riders Café](https://directindex.org/scan/surfriders.co.za) own site
[Freedom Café](https://directindex.org/scan/the-concierge.co.za) own site |
| [Something healthy like bowls or salads delivered to my office at lunch.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/healthy-bowl) | [FitDeli](https://directindex.org/scan/fitdeli.co.za) own site
[SAL](https://directindex.org/scan/salhealthybowls.com) own site
[Plated Convenience](https://directindex.org/scan/plated.co.za) own site | Poké Box no link
[What they offer](https://directindex.org/scan/pokebox.co.za) own site
[The FitDeli](https://directindex.org/scan/fitdeli.co.za) own site
[Kauai](https://directindex.org/r/kauai.co.za) own site |
| [A wine bar with small plates tonight. Reserve two seats.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/wine-bar) | [NoNo Wine Bar](https://directindex.org/scan/nonowinebar.com) own site
[La Parada, Umhlanga Ridge](https://directindex.org/scan/laparada.co.za) own site | [La Parada](https://directindex.org/scan/laparada.co.za) own site
[Dukkah Restaurant & Bar](https://directindex.org/scan/dukkah.co.za) own site
[The Chefs Table](https://directindex.org/scan/thechefstable.co.za) own site |
| [Somewhere good that's actually open on Monday evening, book a table.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/open-monday) | [Signature Umhlanga](https://directindex.org/scan/signatureumhlanga.co.za) own site
[Lupa Osteria, Umhlanga](https://directindex.org/r/lupa.co.za) own site | [The Chefs Table](https://directindex.org/scan/thechefstable.co.za) own site
[The Ocean Terrace at The Oyster Box](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com) own site
[Butcher Boys](https://directindex.org/r/butcherboysgrill.co.za) own site |

 Method

## How this is counted

Everything here is counted in answers, using the latest answer from each assistant to each question, asked with web search on. Some questions are the ones people ask ("best pizza delivered right now", "book me a table for Saturday"). The others are three questions about each of the top-ranked businesses in the index: the official website, where to book and where to order. Every link in an answer is read. A destination counts once for each answer that links to it, whether as the place to book or as a source the assistant cited. So each share is the share of answers that link that destination, and the shares don't add up to 100%.

All the businesses' own sites share one row, whatever the business. A booking or ordering vendor on the business's own domain counts as direct. Marketplaces and directories are named. Listing, review and map sites (Tripadvisor, Google Maps, Yelp) count as directories, even where the scanner files them with the marketplaces. Newspapers, magazines, guides, forums and tourism sites share one row. Anything left is listed by its registered domain, and a model sorts each of those unknown hosts once into directory, press, marketplace, vendor, business or other, with the reason shown. Text that only looks like a host because a space is missing ("them.here") is dropped. Business names are matched against the index. A place that isn't in the index links to a scan of its site, if the assistant gave one.

Updated 2026-11-02. The data is open, and the JSON version of this page has every destination. [Methodology](https://directindex.org/methodology).

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