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title: What assistants recommend in Durban · The Direct Index
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 Recommended by assistants · Durban, ZA · October 2026

# What assistants recommend in Durban

ChatGPT and Gemini were asked 22 questions the way people ask them, with web search on, and told to link each place's own site. Below is every question, with the places named, who named them, and the direct link where the place has one.

78

places named across the 22 questions

369

businesses in this index

38

with a website of their own

86%

of the places named came with their own site

Every other business in the index was never named. The questions are a sample of what people ask, and the places named change from one round to the next.

Asked on 2026-10-22. [Where the answers send people](https://directindex.org/city/durban/assistants) · [The Durban index](https://directindex.org/city/durban) · [Markdown](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended?format=md).

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [I'm feeling like chicken tonight. Where can I order from?](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/chicken)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Nando’s Florida Road](https://directindex.org/scan/nandos.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [nandos.co.za](https://nandos.co.za/) |
| [Afros Chicken Shop](https://directindex.org/scan/afroschicken.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [afroschicken.co.za](https://afroschicken.co.za/) |
| [Frango Prawns](https://directindex.org/r/frangoprawns.co.za) | ChatGPT with its own site | [frangoprawns.co.za](https://frangoprawns.co.za/) |
| [Nkomo’s Fried Chicken](https://directindex.org/scan/nkomosfriedchicken.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [nkomosfriedchicken.co.za](https://nkomosfriedchicken.co.za/) |
| [Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken](https://directindex.org/scan/pedroschicken.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [pedroschicken.co.za](https://pedroschicken.co.za/) · [order direct](https://app.pedroschicken.co.za/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [I want to book a table for two tonight somewhere romantic.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/romantic)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Roma Revolving Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/roma.co.za) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [roma.co.za](https://roma.co.za/) · [book direct](https://www.roma.co.za/book-online/) |
| [The Grill Jichana](https://directindex.org/r/southernsun.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [southernsun.com](https://southernsun.com/) · [book direct](https://hotelreservations.southernsun.com/signin?chain=24151&config=sshi&configcode=sshi&level=chain&locale=en-GB&theme=sshi&themecode=sshi&_gl=1*46wxpc*_ga*MTMyMTIxMjMwOC4xNjcwODI2OTU0*_ga_R48CGYN043*MTY3MDk0MjIzOC4xMi4xLjE2NzA5NDMyMjkuNTguMC4w) |
| [The Grill Room at The Oyster Box](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [oysterboxhotel.com](https://oysterboxhotel.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [Best pizza delivered to where I'm staying, right now.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/pizza-delivery)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [PizzaBoyz](https://directindex.org/scan/pizzaboyz.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [pizzaboyz.co.za](https://pizzaboyz.co.za/) · [order direct](https://app.pizzaboyz.co.za/) |
| [Debonairs Pizza](https://directindex.org/r/debonairspizza.co.za) | ChatGPT with its own site | [debonairspizza.co.za](https://debonairspizza.co.za/) · [order direct](https://app.debonairspizza.co.za/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=order) |
| [Lupa Osteria](https://directindex.org/r/lupa.co.za) | Gemini with its own site | [lupa.co.za](https://lupa.co.za/) · [book direct](https://www.lupa.co.za/make-a-booking/) |
| [NY Slice](https://directindex.org/scan/nyslicepizza.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [nyslicepizza.com](https://nyslicepizza.com/) |
| [Pizza Perfect](https://directindex.org/r/pizzaperfect.co.za) | Gemini with its own site | [pizzaperfect.co.za](https://pizzaperfect.co.za/) · [order direct](https://app.pizzaperfect.co.za/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [A good vegan or vegetarian lunch near the centre, today.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/vegan-lunch)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [The Chaat Shop at The Spice Emporium](https://directindex.org/scan/spiceemporium.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [spiceemporium.co.za](https://spiceemporium.co.za/) |
| [What to expect](https://directindex.org/scan/station.durban)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [station.durban](https://station.durban/) |
| Falafel Fundi | Gemini by name | no link given |
| Patels Vegetarian Refreshment Room
not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [I want sushi delivered this evening.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/sushi)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Dong Sheng Sushi Bar & Chinese Restaurant](https://directindex.org/scan/dongsheng.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [dongsheng.co.za](https://dongsheng.co.za/) |
| [Jack Salmon Fish & Grill](https://directindex.org/scan/jacksalmon.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [jacksalmon.co.za](https://jacksalmon.co.za/) |
| [Jack’s Grill Co](https://directindex.org/scan/jacksgrill.co)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [jacksgrill.co](https://jacksgrill.co/) |
| [John Dorys](https://directindex.org/r/johndorys.co.za) | Gemini with its own site | [johndorys.co.za](https://johndorys.co.za/) |
| [Seven Oceans](https://directindex.org/scan/sevenoceanssushi.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [sevenoceanssushi.co.za](https://sevenoceanssushi.co.za/) |
| Tommy’s Sushi
not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [A traditional local restaurant that tourists don't know. Book me a table for Saturday.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/local-saturday)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Hala Lisa Restaurant & Shisanyama](https://directindex.org/scan/halalisa.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [halalisa.co.za](https://halalisa.co.za/) |
| [Max’s Lifestyle Village](https://directindex.org/r/maxslifestyle.co.za) | Gemini with its own site | [maxslifestyle.co.za](https://maxslifestyle.co.za/) · [book direct](https://www.maxslifestyle.co.za/bookings/) |
| [Nguni Foods](https://directindex.org/scan/ngunifoods.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [ngunifoods.co.za](https://ngunifoods.co.za/) |
| [Patel’s Vegetarian Refreshment Room](https://directindex.org/scan/station.durban)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [station.durban](https://station.durban/) |
| Gounden’s Restaurant & Take Away
not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [Brunch on Sunday for four. Where can I reserve?](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/brunch)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Flute](https://directindex.org/scan/maisonflorida.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [maisonflorida.com](https://maisonflorida.com/) |
| [Fresh Food with Thuladu](https://directindex.org/scan/freshfoodwiththuladu.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [freshfoodwiththuladu.co.za](https://freshfoodwiththuladu.co.za/) |
| [Kebabish Florida Road](https://directindex.org/scan/kebabish.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [kebabish.co.za](https://kebabish.co.za/) |
| [Mahā Café](https://directindex.org/scan/thepointwaterfront.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [thepointwaterfront.co.za](https://thepointwaterfront.co.za/) |
| [The Glenwood Bakery](https://directindex.org/scan/glenwoodbakery.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [glenwoodbakery.co.za](https://glenwoodbakery.co.za/) |
| [The Ocean Terrace at The Oyster Box](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [oysterboxhotel.com](https://oysterboxhotel.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [Seafood dinner with a view, table for four this week.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/seafood-view)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [The Cargo Hold](https://directindex.org/r/ushakamarine.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [ushakamarine.com](https://ushakamarine.com/) |
| [Jack Salmon Fish & Grill](https://directindex.org/scan/jacksalmon.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [jacksalmon.co.za](https://jacksalmon.co.za/) |
| [The Ocean Terrace](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [oysterboxhotel.com](https://oysterboxhotel.com/) |
| [Waterfront Restaurant at the Balmoral Hotel](https://directindex.org/scan/balmoralhotel.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [balmoralhotel.co.za](https://balmoralhotel.co.za/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [A cheap lunch menu near the centre.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/cheap-lunch)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Afros Chicken Shop](https://directindex.org/scan/afroschicken.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [afroschicken.co.za](https://afroschicken.co.za/) |
| [Kud’ta](https://directindex.org/scan/kudta.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [kudta.co.za](https://kudta.co.za/) |
| [Kwamandla Shisa Nyama](https://directindex.org/scan/kwamandlashisanyama.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [kwamandlashisanyama.co.za](https://kwamandlashisanyama.co.za/) |
| [Nando’s Dr Pixley Kaseme Street](https://directindex.org/scan/nandos.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [nandos.co.za](https://nandos.co.za/) |
| [Patel’s Vegetarian Refreshment Room](https://directindex.org/scan/station.durban)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [station.durban](https://station.durban/) |
| New Little Gujarat
not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [Birthday dinner for eight on Friday. I want to book online.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/birthday-8)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [The Chefs’ Table](https://directindex.org/scan/thechefstable.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [thechefstable.co.za](https://thechefstable.co.za/) |
| [Bardot Restaurant & Bar](https://directindex.org/scan/bardotrestaurant.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [bardotrestaurant.co.za](https://bardotrestaurant.co.za/) |
| [Joita’s](https://directindex.org/scan/joitas.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [joitas.com](https://joitas.com/) |
| [The Grill Room at The Oyster Box](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [oysterboxhotel.com](https://oysterboxhotel.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [Best burger in town, and I want to order online.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/burger)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Bun n’ Bite](https://directindex.org/scan/bunnbite.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [bunnbite.co.za](https://bunnbite.co.za/) |
| [Order online via Uber Eats](https://directindex.org/scan/smokinjoes.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [smokinjoes.co.za](https://smokinjoes.co.za/) |
| [Smokin Joes Knockout Burgers](https://directindex.org/scan/smokinjoesburgers.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [smokinjoesburgers.com](https://smokinjoesburgers.com/) |
| [Super Burger](https://directindex.org/scan/superburger.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [superburger.co.za](https://superburger.co.za/) |
| [The NOB](https://directindex.org/scan/thenob.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [thenob.co.za](https://thenob.co.za/) |
| Flip Smash Burgers
not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |
| Smokin’ Joe’s
not in the index | ChatGPT by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [Something to eat after midnight, delivered or open late.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/late-night)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [McDonalds South Africa](https://directindex.org/scan/mcdonalds.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [mcdonalds.co.za](https://mcdonalds.co.za/) |
| [NY Slice, Florida Road](https://directindex.org/scan/nyslicepizza.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [nyslicepizza.com](https://nyslicepizza.com/) |
| [Wimpy Bayside Hotel](https://directindex.org/scan/wimpy.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [wimpy.co.za](https://wimpy.co.za/) · [order direct](https://app.wimpy.co.za/?utm_source=local_page&utm_medium=socialplaces&utm_campaign=content_app) |
| Sunrise Chip ’N Ranch
not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [Dinner with two kids tonight, somewhere relaxed. Book a table for four.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/kids-family)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Atasca](https://directindex.org/r/atasca.co.za) | Gemini with its own site | [atasca.co.za](https://atasca.co.za/) |
| [Cargo Hold Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/ushakamarine.com) | Gemini with its own site | [ushakamarine.com](https://ushakamarine.com/) |
| [Locations](https://directindex.org/scan/oliveandoil.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [oliveandoil.co.za](https://oliveandoil.co.za/) |
| [Spiga](https://directindex.org/scan/spiga.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [spiga.co.za](https://spiga.co.za/) |
| [The Riverside Grill](https://directindex.org/scan/riversidegrill.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [riversidegrill.co.za](https://riversidegrill.co.za/) |
| [Tightline](https://directindex.org/scan/tightline.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [tightline.co.za](https://tightline.co.za/) |
| Olive & Oil | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [I'm coeliac. A restaurant with real gluten-free options for dinner, book it.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/gluten-free)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Kara Nichhas](https://directindex.org/scan/karanichhas.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [karanichhas.com](https://karanichhas.com/) |
| [The Chefs Table](https://directindex.org/scan/thechefstable.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [thechefstable.co.za](https://thechefstable.co.za/) |
| [The Ocean Terrace at The Oyster Box](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [oysterboxhotel.com](https://oysterboxhotel.com/) |
| Kara Nichhas, North Beach
not in the index | ChatGPT through a directory | directory only |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [Lunch on a terrace in the sun tomorrow. Where can I reserve?](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/terrace)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Eden Garden](https://directindex.org/scan/edengarden.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [edengarden.co.za](https://edengarden.co.za/) |
| [Flute at Maison Florida](https://directindex.org/scan/maisonflorida.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [maisonflorida.com](https://maisonflorida.com/) |
| [Surf Riders Café](https://directindex.org/scan/surfriders.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [surfriders.co.za](https://surfriders.co.za/) |
| [The Ocean Terrace](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [oysterboxhotel.com](https://oysterboxhotel.com/) |
| [The Waterfront Restaurant at The Balmoral](https://directindex.org/scan/balmoralhotel.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [balmoralhotel.co.za](https://balmoralhotel.co.za/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [A dinner for a group of twelve next Thursday. Who takes big tables online?](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/group-12)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Butcher Boys Grill](https://directindex.org/r/butcherboysgrill.co.za) | Gemini with its own site | [butcherboysgrill.co.za](https://butcherboysgrill.co.za/) |
| [Nguni Foods](https://directindex.org/scan/ngunifoods.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [ngunifoods.co.za](https://ngunifoods.co.za/) |
| [Spiga](https://directindex.org/scan/spiga.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [spiga.co.za](https://spiga.co.za/) |
| [The Chefs Table](https://directindex.org/scan/thechefstable.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [thechefstable.co.za](https://thechefstable.co.za/) |
| [The Grill Room at The Oyster Box](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [oysterboxhotel.com](https://oysterboxhotel.com/) |
| [The Mad Italian](https://directindex.org/scan/themaditalian.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [themaditalian.co.za](https://themaditalian.co.za/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [A special tasting menu for our anniversary next month. Book us in.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/fine-dining)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [The Chefs’ Table](https://directindex.org/scan/thechefstable.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [thechefstable.co.za](https://thechefstable.co.za/) |
| [The LivingRoom at Summerhill](https://directindex.org/scan/summerhillkzn.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [summerhillkzn.com](https://summerhillkzn.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [A quiet place for a business lunch on Tuesday, book for three at noon.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/business-lunch)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [The Chefs’ Table](https://directindex.org/scan/thechefstable.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [thechefstable.co.za](https://thechefstable.co.za/) |
| [Olive & Oil, Umhlanga](https://directindex.org/r/oliveandoil.co.za) | ChatGPT with its own site | [oliveandoil.co.za](https://oliveandoil.co.za/) |
| [The Ocean Terrace](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [oysterboxhotel.com](https://oysterboxhotel.com/) |
| [Urban Cafe](https://directindex.org/scan/theurbancafe.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [theurbancafe.co.za](https://theurbancafe.co.za/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [Good breakfast near the centre tomorrow from 8. Can I book?](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/breakfast)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Circus Circus Beach Cafe](https://directindex.org/r/circuscircus.co.za) | Gemini with its own site | [circuscircus.co.za](https://circuscircus.co.za/) |
| [Freedom Café](https://directindex.org/scan/the-concierge.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [the-concierge.co.za](https://the-concierge.co.za/) |
| [Fresh Food with Thuladu](https://directindex.org/scan/freshfoodwiththuladu.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [freshfoodwiththuladu.co.za](https://freshfoodwiththuladu.co.za/) |
| [Surf Riders Café](https://directindex.org/scan/surfriders.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [surfriders.co.za](https://surfriders.co.za/) |
| [The Brasserie Restaurant at The Edward](https://directindex.org/scan/southernsun.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [southernsun.com](https://southernsun.com/) · [book direct](https://hotelreservations.southernsun.com/signin?chain=24151&config=sshi&configcode=sshi&level=chain&locale=en-GB&theme=sshi&themecode=sshi&_gl=1*46wxpc*_ga*MTMyMTIxMjMwOC4xNjcwODI2OTU0*_ga_R48CGYN043*MTY3MDk0MjIzOC4xMi4xLjE2NzA5NDMyMjkuNTguMC4w) |
| The Brasserie
not in the index | ChatGPT by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [Something healthy like bowls or salads delivered to my office at lunch.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/healthy-bowl)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [FitDeli](https://directindex.org/scan/fitdeli.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [fitdeli.co.za](https://fitdeli.co.za/) |
| [Kauai](https://directindex.org/r/kauai.co.za) | Gemini with its own site | [kauai.co.za](https://kauai.co.za/) · [order direct](https://kauai.co.za/eventorders/) |
| [Plated Convenience](https://directindex.org/scan/plated.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [plated.co.za](https://plated.co.za/) |
| [SAL](https://directindex.org/scan/salhealthybowls.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [salhealthybowls.com](https://salhealthybowls.com/) |
| [What they offer](https://directindex.org/scan/pokebox.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [pokebox.co.za](https://pokebox.co.za/) |
| Poké Box
not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [A wine bar with small plates tonight. Reserve two seats.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/wine-bar)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [La Parada, Umhlanga Ridge](https://directindex.org/scan/laparada.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [laparada.co.za](https://laparada.co.za/) |
| [Dukkah Restaurant & Bar](https://directindex.org/scan/dukkah.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [dukkah.co.za](https://dukkah.co.za/) |
| [NoNo Wine Bar](https://directindex.org/scan/nonowinebar.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [nonowinebar.com](https://nonowinebar.com/) |
| [The Chefs Table](https://directindex.org/scan/thechefstable.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [thechefstable.co.za](https://thechefstable.co.za/) |

 Asked on 2026-10-22

## [Somewhere good that's actually open on Monday evening, book a table.](https://directindex.org/city/durban/recommended/open-monday)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Butcher Boys](https://directindex.org/r/butcherboysgrill.co.za) | Gemini with its own site | [butcherboysgrill.co.za](https://butcherboysgrill.co.za/) |
| [Lupa Osteria, Umhlanga](https://directindex.org/r/lupa.co.za) | ChatGPT with its own site | [lupa.co.za](https://lupa.co.za/) · [book direct](https://www.lupa.co.za/make-a-booking/) |
| [Signature Umhlanga](https://directindex.org/scan/signatureumhlanga.co.za)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [signatureumhlanga.co.za](https://signatureumhlanga.co.za/) |
| [The Chefs Table](https://directindex.org/scan/thechefstable.co.za)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [thechefstable.co.za](https://thechefstable.co.za/) |
| [The Ocean Terrace at The Oyster Box](https://directindex.org/scan/oysterboxhotel.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [oysterboxhotel.com](https://oysterboxhotel.com/) |

 Method

## How this is read

Each assistant was asked each question once, with web search on, for up to three places and the link to each one's own website. Names are read from the answer and matched against the index. Any link between one name and the next belongs to that place. "With its own site" means the assistant linked the place's own website. "Through a marketplace" or "a directory" means it linked a listing instead, and "by name" means it gave no link. The direct links come from the Direct Index's own scan of the place's site. The assistant didn't supply them.

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Business listings come from OpenStreetMap contributors, under the ODbL. Scores are published under the same licence.

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```