6 Venues to Find Thrills on the Grill

As we contemplate the arrival of Winter next month and what this season brings to the table, you can still get your Thrills on the Grill with a barbeque meal at home or your favourite restaurant.

Nothing says delicious more than the sizzle of perfectly cooked meat, seafood and vegetables…here are six venues to celebrate with family and friends over a meal and tipple:

Serving hungry and thirsty locals for almost 150 years, Tinamba Hotel on Tinamba Seaton Road is one of Gippsland’s finest dining destinations. From the first-class ambience of the dining room, lounge and conservatory, to the relaxed atmosphere in the Amba Bar and outdoor verandah, this hotel exudes country hospitality to all who enter.

 

Using the finest, locally grown produce and working with the most talented Chefs in the region, expect to find starters of char-grilled calamari, corn, wombok and pepitas, before mains like kangaroo loin, cauliflower, lentils, Davidson plum and pepperberry.

Those seeking authentic Greek fare with flair in Geelong head down Little Malop Street to find Mavs Greek Restaurant. Named after the owner’s family name, Mavromoustakos, which means ‘black moustache’, this stylish dining destination oozes Mediterranean charm with a blue and white colour palette, covered alfresco area and open kitchen, giving glimpses of hard-working Chefs in action.

 

Dive right in with starters of char-grilled octopus and ouzo-infused dressing or scallops and taramosalata; then devour grilled lamb cutlets, served with lemon potato, crisp garden salad, olive oil and lemon.

Locally sourced seafood and produce are what you will find on the menu at The Peninsula Brasserie on Currarong Road. Nestled within Currarong Bowling & Recreation Club on Jervis Bay Peninsula, this warm and inviting restaurant offers views of the greens as you sip a cheeky cocktail and check out a menu with something to tempt all tastes from fresh oysters to perfectly cooked sirloin steak.

 

Get things started with a signature lobster roll or sticky Korean chilli chicken wings, then order from the grill and slice your knife into Scotch fillet with chips and salad, or chow down on a beef burger, with cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato and chips.

Discover Sydney’s premium seafood experience along with fine wines and artisan cocktails at Elements Seafood Grillhouse on Hickson Road in Millers Point. Perched on the pier, this iconic heritage venue boasts leather Chesterfield chairs, recycled timber, potted greenery and rustic beams setting the scene for inspired dining on all things from the ocean from freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters to signature seafood squid ink Mafalda pasta.

 

Flame-grilled butterflied prawns hit the mark to start with garlic harissa butter, melted pecorino and gremolata; then indulge the taste buds with tender eye fillet, wrapped in prosciutto and served with charcoal truffle mash, enjoyed with a glass of your favourite red wine.

Firegrill restaurant and bar on Clarence Street in the heart of Sydney offers destination dining with an emphasis on classic timeless comfort and quality. Discover a luxurious and refined yet fun vibe with décor incorporating dark timbers, quartz leather and three-metre-tall chandeliers, spread over several levels to offer the most comprehensive options for celebratory dining.

 

Don’t go past grilled King prawns and chive beurre blanc to start or lamb cutlets with onion purée, vegetables and jus; then devour char-grilled tuna with green beans, tarragon butter and tomato concasse, or grilled spatchcock with parsnip purée, pickled fennel and broccolini.

Tradition meets taste at Balkan culinary haven Kalina’s Restaurant on Haig Avenue in Georges Hall. Explore an array of new and inspired flavours at this Sydney dining destination where photos of the homeland peek through archways on the walls and white-clothed tables await for family feasts, business lunches and much more.

 

Every dish captivates your tastebuds and leaves you craving more – think grilled halloumi with olive oil and balsamic glaze to start, before a Balkan mixed grill of pork and veal sausages, patties, smoked sausage and grilled chicken thigh, served with cabbage and potato salad.