Jimmy’s Killer Prawns in Pietermaritzburg serves prawns and seafood dishes, built around a signature spice blend that has drawn diners since 1991. You will eat prawns here — platters of them, often shared — alongside other seafood and meat dishes. The menu includes options like king prawns with sauces of varying heat, lamb chops, and sides such as coleslaw. The restaurant is family-friendly, with space for large groups and celebrations.

The prawns are the focus, served in generous portions with a spice blend developed by Jimmy himself after travels across Africa. The sauces are designed to complement the natural flavour of the prawns, and diners often note the balance of heat and taste. While the prawns are likely frozen, the quality and flavour remain consistent, a point noted by many returning customers.

The restaurant operates in a casual, welcoming setting, with midweek discounts on Tuesdays and Thursdays offering good value for groups. The service is attentive, with staff often praised for their professionalism and warmth.

Jimmy’s Killer Prawns opened in June 1991, inspired by a dream Jimmy had about a shared prawn platter in Mozambique. The restaurant has since become a fixture for seafood in Pietermaritzburg, serving over one hundred and fifty million prawns to date.