The Coogee Bay Hotel has just launched Beach Bar and Dining into a new coastal restaurant and bar overlooking the waves of Coogee Beach with bright decor and it all has a beautiful Beachy vibe to it. It holds a special place in our heart, for back in the day, it is where Kurt and I first met. Returning to the spot that has since been revamped is special and we’ve certainly seen many iterations of restaurants in the space. This is a welcome change to stay with the decor and cuisine popular at this time.
Led by Executive Chef Justin Schott, the menu is fresh, perfect to share and have with a drink or two and dishes are packed with both colour and flavour.
Here’s what we ordered – a range of plates to share:
🥗 Grilled Chicken Salad
Charred chicken breast, crisp cos lettuce, parmesan, tomato, cucumber, avocado and LP’s green goddess dressing — fresh, bright and so satisfying.
🍕 Garlic & Honey Pizza
Mozzarella, confit garlic, fermented honey and chives on the softest, chewiest base. Sweet, savoury, unbelievably good.
🌮 Smoked Eggplant Tostada
Corn, gorditas, salsa macha, jalapeño and coriander with creamy smoked eggplant — the perfect mix of heat, crunch and smokiness.
🥩🦐 Steak with Prawns
Grass-fed Angus rump cooked beautifully, topped with grilled prawns, which we added as an extra, served with crisp chips, salad, lemon and herb butter. Classic surf-and-turf done right.
🍝 Ricotta Gnocchi
Pomodoro and vodka sauce, chilli, cherry tomatoes, basil and macadamia panagratto. The soft pillowy gnocchi is nice and light and very tasty!
🐟 Ceviche of the Day
Fresh, zesty and vibrant with avocado, basil, yuzu ponzu and miso — the ultimate summer starter.
👧 Kids Schnitzel
Kids meals are reasonably priced and a big size. The chicken schnitzel was very good – moist and delicious chicken with seasoned fries. Lennox demolished this in no time.
Every dish was packed with flavour, beautifully balanced and perfect for a beachside meal.
Grab a cocktail or glass of wine and you’ll find a very relaxing time. Already planning our next visit.
Coogee Beach Bar and dining
253 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee NSW 2034
BAR HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 10am – 12am
Friday: 9am – Late
Saturday: 9am – Late
Sunday: 9am – 12am
RESTAURANT HOURS
Monday – Thursday: 11am – 10pm
Friday – Saturday: 11am – 12am
Sunday: 11am – 9pm