The Pendu Pendu restaurant sits at Isango Gate Boutique Hotel in Summerstrand, Gqeberha, with tables looking out over an infinity pool. The kitchen serves South African dishes with international influences, using local ingredients. A gas fireplace warms the dining room in cooler months.

The restaurant shares the property with a bar and spa, all part of a converted early 1900s residence. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a deck make the most of the pool view. The space accommodates forty in the main dining area, with room for one hundred and fifty when including the deck.

Isango Gate is a short walk from Summerstrand’s beaches. The restaurant serves hotel guests and outside visitors, with a wine list that includes local and international bottles. The deck tables are closest to the water, where the pool’s edge meets the horizon.