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Central Coast Modern Australian Restaurants

Christmas In July at The Cowrie! Sunday 28th of July
Who’s up for tacos & beer?Available Daily Head to The BOX Beach Kiosk for our mouthwatering Two Tacos, available daily from 7am to 4pm. Enjoy soft tortillas loaded with crunchy slaw, salsa, guacamole, sour cream & your choice of fish, chic...
Swells Terrigal
A Taste of Swells Available Thursday's A curated dining experience for special occasions allowing you to sample multiple dishes from our menu. 9 of our delicious dishes across 4 platters. A Taste of Swells is perfect for every special o...
Kids in the Kitchen $15 per Child This kids' cooking class in Terrigal is the perfect school holiday activity. Our classes are sure to keep your little ones entertained as they become junior pizza Chefs with our expert pizza makers...
Discover the delights of Modern Australian tapas at Jasper’s Long Jetty on The Entrance Road. A stylish vibe of blond wood table settings, a red and white mosaic-tiled counter and banquette seating...
Stroll up from idyllic sandy shores and take a seat alfresco as balmy breezes rustle nearby leaves, at Wamberal Ocean View Café and Function Centre on Dover Road. This beachside venue is an ideal s...
Cecilia's

Cecilia's

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Toowoon Bay

For innovative fare that's pushing the taste boundaries, head to Cecilia's in Toowoon Bay. This coastal venue on Toowoon Bay Road has a modern, sleek look with comfortable seating and a sit-down ba...
Discover Umina’s beachside hangout, Margarita Daze on Trafalgar Avenue - the doorstep to an endless waterfront horizon where socialising is encouraged from sunrise to sunset. With whitewashed walls...
Arc

Arc

Modern Australian      Opens Thu 12:00 PM

Terrigal

From the moment you enter through the beautifully restored antique wooden doors, there is a promise of something special at Arc restaurant on Church Street in Terrigal. Be whisked away to a tropica...
Yellowtail

Yellowtail

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:45 PM

Terrigal

13 Chef Hat Award
$2 OYSTER EVENINGSSydney Rock oysters $2ea1hour only 5pm-6pm every Friday & Saturday evening, beautifully fresh Sydney Rock oysters are $2 each.
Reef Restaurant
Located so close to the water you are almost sailing, and with a menu that presents a broad range of tantalising dishes, from quality seafood to tender meats. The combination of fine food, friendly...
Sublime fresh seafood and sparkling lake views are on offer at Maximilians On The Waterfront on Main Road in Toukley. After a leisurely stroll around the shore, call into Maximilians and sit alfres...
Empire Bay Tavern

Empire Bay Tavern

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Empire Bay

Found in the tranquil town of Empire Bay at the southern end of the Central Coast, the Empire Bay Tavern is the kind of pub that most people would love to claim as their local. The menu changes fre...
Popular with the locals of Budgewoi, The Anchor Coffee House on Ocean Street offers a friendly place to dine not far from the coastline of Budgewoi Peninsula. Guests are welcomed into an earthy int...
Boathouse Bar & Dining is a landmark on the southern shore of the Central Coast’s Brisbane Water in Koolewong. With its impressive Hamptons façade and uninterrupted water views, this restaurant is ...
Karinyas Restaurant offers a refined dining experience for resort guests and golfers as well as the general public. The seasonal al a carte menus provide a range of dining options. CHEF Executi...