The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Coogee, April 2024

"Real rating: 8.5/10One of my favourites spots for pizza in Sydney. Their pizza never disappoints, especially at 11pm where most shops are..."

Yvette Fong

"Lamb Meatballs, oysters and potato scallops were nice. Service ok & quick, have to ask for plates when sharing, no specific cutlery/forks for..."

M&B

"Nice..."

Nakul Nahar

"What a wonderful place in every aspect great staff location beautiful food great drinks coffee shakes etc. Right on Coogee..."

Glenn Harbeck

"My Key Three-Pointers * Family-friendly * Breakfast, lunch, dinner or only drinks they have it covered. * Relaxed atmosphere..."

MsConnoisseur

"A beachside boutique vibin’ and thrivin’ right by the waters of Coogee. Offering refreshing cocktails at a price that includes the premium of..."

JZ

"Wonderful location, great service and fresh food. Need I say more? We came in a big group of 9 people, and were promptly served and seated. The food..."

Foodie_Pri

"Perfect!! Lovely place.. family friendly!! A bit noisy for me.. but it’s fun place!! The food always amazing!!! Love theirs salads and Nutella..."

Virelya.com

"Situated overlooking the beach, very open and large space. Great lighting. Service was amazing, food came out at a decent time and all together. The..."

Mily Hoang

"Had the capricciosa pizza - San Marzano, Fior di Latte, Italian ham, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, olives which was $25. Tasted great! Unfortunately..."

ChangEatsCheap

"Great place for coffee and brekkie after the Bondi-coogee walk. Great vibe with a beautiful view. They change their menu for lunch and dinner. Great..."

Martin Leung

"COOGEE PAVILIONThis is a perfect place to bring your family, large group gathering or for a quick drink and dance.The service has been good..."

Foodies Guide To Sydney

"Definitely a great place to enjoy good food and the beach! I came here for dinner and it was super busy on a Wednesday night. I loved the atmosphere...."

Nibble And Wander

"Fantastic venue for a group dinner or lunch but it is a bit on the noisy side. Food is great, highly recommend the Pizza's. Well priced and very..."

Tony Mithen

"Very fun place to take your kids to. Delicious looking pizzas, good salads, fish and chips, and kids menu (the gelato also looked appealing). They..."

Teresa

"As with every other Merivale eatery, the food is good but overpriced, and the staff are young, attractive and upbeat. Sometimes the friendliness..."

Onara

"Excellent coffee ☕ great buzz without the strong taste. Food has excellent flavors. Poached eggs were great, just generally the servings a tad..."

Ryan

"Loved it here! We had a group of 3 of us from Sydney guest from New York and Melbourne. The service was amazing and the food was great, (not my dish..."

AdzTheFoodie

"Coogee Pavilion is not a place you come just to have a drink & a bite, it's a place you come to be seen & see who else you might recognise. It's Sat..."

Manz

"Came here on a Thursday afternoon at around 4:30pm with a couple of girlfriends. A bustling bar. Busy but plenty of seating. No bouncers at..."

@KeraBearEats

"This venue is top notch for a night out, brilliant atmosphere, great food, love the wood fire pizzas in particular. Everyone having a great time,..."

T122

"Located right next to the beach, Coogee Pavilion is always busy. There's plenty of activities to do for kids or kids at heart including giant..."

Will Eat Yum

"Great atmosphere, kids friendly and also great food as well. We ordered the sashimi platter and everything was so fresh. The crab is probably one of..."

Jess

"The family section on the ground floor is interesting. I've gone to the rooftop off and on - great place for views and drinks. This time I went..."

Dominic Svensson

"Always a pumping atmosphere each time I have been here! The rooftop is happenin, especially on a Sunday summer night.I had the poached..."

Bottomlesspit

"The place is awesome. The service not awesome. The food? I just tried a couples of pizzas, not bad, but the dough was so thin!!! Almost transparent...."

Felipe Hormazábal

"Perfect place for a dinner before drinks without travelling to different venues. It always has a great atmosphere, especially after the beach on a..."

Fussyfoodie

"This place is not the cheapest place to eat in Coogee sure; but the views and excellent food make it worth the $$$.Highly recommend the..."

Lucy Ruttle

"You should go if: You want a nice place to show off with friends out of town or catch-up with lots of friends. you want a vibrant atmosphere,..."

Chfalcao

"We came here for a Sunday lunch and the place was busy. However we were taken to a table almost immediately. We found the service to be really good -..."

Louie's Mum

"Coogee Pavilion is all things to all people. This quintessentially-Sydney beach palace seamlessly blends together a mean gastro pub menu and..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"Good but missing the wow factor. Visited on a Wednesday night with some colleagues and I was shocked to see such a large place absolutely packed...."

Bernardo Jacobi

"I used to love visiting The Ivy when I was in Sydney but it's gotten a little tired over the last couple of years. Enter Coogee Pavillion. The open..."

Good Food Good Mood

"So the pizza here is pretty amaze! I've had a few different kinds and I always love it. And even though they don't appear to make their own gelato,..."

M J

"Location:Nice views of the beach since we sat at a window seat, atmosphere was very lively and local. It was a very big venue, perfect for small..."

Michelle

"Pizzas here were very fresh and had nice flavours. The place had modern decor and relaxed family friendly atmosphere. Make sure you book if you're..."

Wendy

"Fell in love with this place within 15 minutes of sitting here having one of their Margarita Pizzas at the bar after spending time at the beach just..."

Samantha Young

"Not a bad place, music was a tad loud so made it impossible to speak to the person next to you but only waited 15 mins for our table to come around..."

Le Cat & Kate

"Wanted a quick dinner whilst in the area & this was the perfect place. Great setting & location, buzzy & upbeat atmosphere and fantastic food and..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"Good food, not the cheapest but lovely place with a nice atmosphere. Very busy on a Sunday afternoon for drinks. Defiantly worth a visit 😊..."

Aron

"This place is always jam packed in a good way. Its teeming with people. I had the pita chips with hummous and the baby squid. All the items were made..."

Safwat Hossain

"On a glorious Sunday we started the day with a brunch in Harry's Bondi, completed the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, and found ourselves at Coogee..."

The RnB Diary

"Perfect location and a great spot for weekend drinks with friends after a day at the beach. The crowd is a real mix of beach goers, those who are..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"I don't spend too much time down in this part but when I do it is always extremely busy and 99% of the time snagging a seat or a corner to..."

Kaila Carroso

"Great beachside family-friendly destination to meet with friends for drinks and a bite to eat. The games room out back with building blocks, ping..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"As soon as you walk into this establishment it will leave you with an impression. Whether it's from their wood fire pizza prepared on site, tingling..."

Sam Kc

"Beautiful place to take your family to chill at the back where kids can play. It's s nice pub near the beach food is ok not too fancy. Coffee was..."

Mark A Bella

"Excellent food and service. Fresh oysters and fish. What else can you ask for in a seafood focused venue? Extensive wine list and the food here goes..."

Phil Castellano

"We had the pizza here. The best pizza base I had every tasted. It is light, puffy on the side and properly thin inside. The topping was pretty..."

Wenti Duo

"Place has a great vibe and is pram and wheel chair friendly! No wonder it's a favorite haunt for many family get togethers. The place is sectioned..."

Tablefor3

"He says: This has been on our golden burger list since it opened and finally everything aligned to get us there. Being a huge fan of Dan Hong’s..."

Oh Burger Me

"What a great concept. Packed on this Sunday so lucky we booked. A fun place to spend a day. Food in restaurant down stairs was better that expected...."

Gary D

"Since moving to Sydney in January, I think I have been here the most! The food is great, if not a bit pricey, and the venue is really cool. My..."

Clarissa

"great spot for weekend's drinks gatherings or lunch, shame they dont have outdoor sitting downstairs. The crowd is very young. Not a big..."

Foodlover

"My fav local. Downstairs the seafood bar is seriously good. Fresh oysters and seafood platter is fresh but pricey. Upstairs the cocktail lounge is..."

Layak007

"First time visit. Friendly and attentive staff. Lucky to be seated right away during Saturday's busy lunch period! Loved the open space/warehouse..."

WannabeFoodie

"Awesome space !! We stopped by for a coffee and juice. This place is lively, has great vibe, lots of tables, big space, family friendly with table..."

TJ

"The sun was shining, the mother-in-law was in town, we all needed was somewhere to eat – so how about we hit the coast and dive into the..."

Heneedsfood

"Awesome spot to grab a beer after the bondi to coogee on a hot day. Good music and a great upstairs patio. The place is huge so you should always..."

Zach Kutlow

"We checked out the coogee pavilion on Anzac Day eve when we were in Sydney recently. For such a large restaurant they certainly know how to put on..."

Heidi

"This place is huge and was packed on the night I came. Ordered the orecchiette with spanner crab, garlic chives, lemon, chili with pangrattato. Very..."

Alessia

"Made a dinner reservation for 13 people on the busy Sunday night of the Anzac Day long weekend. After having a few drinks at the rooftop bar we all..."

Kate Dougherty

"Came here for partners bday and absolutely loved itHad the dry aged rib eye for 2 and it was absolutely amazing, juicy tender steak all cut..."

Jmanchatty

"The food is good - atmosphere is good - the games are a nice touch but the whole thing is a on the pricey side so be warned. It is very popular and..."

Jessica

"Absolutely love this place. We weren't able to eat there due to time constraints but we had a couple of beers on the rooftop. This place is top..."

JDP79

"The burger here is brilliant and definitely a must have if in Coogee. The atmosphere is really good with a sea side theme to the place. The pints of..."

Marc Simpson

"This is busy place with a long queue on weekends where scarcely you'll be able to find a seat. It wouldn't be a good fit for a group of..."

Zargol Harandi

"On ground floor the vibe is buzzing filled with locals. The cocktails are great here and so is the pizza. I prefer level one where the atmosphere is..."

Sweetandyummie

"It's been about 2 years since I've been to Coogee Pavilion by Merivale and I seriously wonder why it's been so long since I've been back. I recalled..."

The Burger Hand

"Went for a lunch on a Saturday, though it was busy the staff provided us a table for two- for two hour seating, which was not pretty bad I..."

Edward Von

"This was a loud and lively atmosphere with great food and drinks with lots of games and activities available. This place was really quite enjoyable..."

JeannetN

"Always busy, always good sea food.We had food at downstairs then went up to the bar upstairs for drinking.I had seafood (maily..."

Erika-Anne

"Came to Coogee Pavillion on a Sunday afternoon, the atmosphere was great! Busy and bustling with people. The downside was that there was nowhere to..."

Melanie Jacklyn

"Amazing rooftop! I'm a local and I love to hang out there. It's big enough that it doesn't feel too crowded but at the same time it's buzzing. The..."

Carole El-Rahi

"Went for dinner on a cold blustery summer's night in a very wet Sydney. The Pavilion is a huge space which must seat maybe 300 people at a guess...."

Braham

"Absolutely fantastic venue - a must for any one visiting Sydney. The downstairs area serves delicious pizzas and the upstairs rooftop is the only..."

Simply Starving

"Went here last Sunday and was fortunate enough to get a great seat on the rooftop terrace. The views are excellent and the cocktails even better. We..."

Lawrence Wisdom

"Atmosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere... and woodfired pizza. Coogee Pavillion, while can be very crowded, so much so that you can't hear the..."

Sally Parker

"Food is good we had the pippies in black garlic and butter they were outstanding as was the hamburger the pizza was not the best it had way too much..."

Matt

"Expensive and crowded, but a lot of fun. Whether you're after an early beach breakfast, or a late night out - pavilion seamlessly offers both...."

Bite Me

"This place has a good vibe, great jazzy tunes and nice views of Coogee beach, but the real reason for my review is the burger. An absolute gem. Most..."

Michael S

"Justin Hemmes strikes again. Seriously this guy can't get anything wrong. From the wood fired pizza bar to the seafood area and the drinks, this..."

Nourishment Bowl

"Coogee Pavillion is a huge beach-themed space, just steps from the waves and peppered with unexpected gems hidden within. It's got your more..."

Kathleen Ooi

"*updated*Went back with sg girl this time and had pizza and mussels! Both good .Great spot to people watch! Beautiful coffees and tasty food. No..."

Snowbunny Ang

"Went there yesterday after doing the Bondi to Coogee walk and for a Monday evening the place was packed. It is a fabulous place to sit down, relax..."

Farah Huq

"Ping pong tables, a giant scrabble wall and synthetic grass fields? No wonder my kids love this place so much, it ticks all the boxes for young and..."

Hungry And Fussy

"Absolutely fabulous. The service and atmosphere are fantastic, complete with quirky ping pong and other games down the back. The food was beautifully..."

EpiCurious

"Lovely dining experience with friends. Went on a sunny afternoon, the opened setting of the bar area made me feel like I was basically on the beach...."

Infoodicated

"Food here is definitely a must. We had the prosciutto pizza and sebago potatoes. The theme, ambience and food here are top notch. A really lovely..."

Hungry Minion

"This place is so cutesy. My sister and I did the beautiful Coogee to Bondi walk along the water and stopped in here for a coffee. The coffee was good..."

Asten

"Really cool venue, I was in town for for work and staying right next door so ate there a number of time over the two weeks. Over that time had fish..."

Bob

"Great alternate beach pub. Weekends are packed with long waits but weekdays are very amenable. This place has it all. But most of all the coffee is..."

Comment Mike

"Coogee Pavillion is a genius concept, simple menu and feeds creativity! Love to come here to get inspiration and ideas. Easily one of my favourite..."

Monica

"We have been here a few times and this was the best visit so far. The new menu is very good however could do with a few more salads as sides. I..."

Russell Bunn

"Good atmosphere ( babes everywhere) , although wasn't as busy as I thought it would be. Descent food but long wait times . Beers expensive but its to..."

SpencerJHanna

"Came here for a casual Sunday feed after the Bondi to Coogee walk - pizza was really good! Had a couple of ciders and it was starting to pack out...."

Elyse Elmer

"The Coogee Pavilion has a nice charm to it. It’s usually my stop off before doing the Coogee to Bondi walk. I finally decided to get the steak..."

Steak Me Out

"This place can get stupidly busy and no doubt you're bound to rub shoulders with strangers. If you're after a quiet drink then maybe try a week day..."

Ilovepancakes

"An iconic Sydney landmark that has been transformed by Merivale to cater to the needs of the local community, especially young families. The..."

Little Eats Sydney

"Another food venture by the Merivale Group and this time is it at Coogee. It has been a few months since Coogee Pavilion opened and it has been on my..."

A Foodie's Joy

"I WISH PERTH HAD A PLACE LIKE THIS, AWESOME KID FRiENDLY. After Dining in Surry Hills all week and not being able to seat our 1 year old in a high..."

WHATTLEY REVIEW

"Trendy but terrible service. Beautiful spot at the beach however the customer service is beyond awful. Slow, incorrect table food service and lack of..."

LJ

"Rude service. On 2 occasions we have been told there are no tables, only to walk in and find our own table. Fantastic food though & great..."

Kate

"Good music and atmosphere.. Ohhhh it's suppose to be a restuarant review and not a winebar. Well, then arrrrrrr okay. Hmmmmm, the menu is good, the..."

O.roy.ale

"Great sunday beach lunch. Came in for lunch after being on the beach for a while... They have gone for the Grounds look - which works near the..."

Gabbys79

"Lamb Rack. Soon tasty, suculant, falls off the..."

Kateohlson14

"Good wine & pizza. Been there twice, both times the place was completely full, was a bit hard to find seat or tables available ( was not even..."

Evefrank

"Great bar for drinks. I didn't eat here as I'm usually about wary over merivale venues but this place is awesome for drinks with friends. It's about..."

Erikka

"Great pizza, average overpriced steak. Mixed experience. I had a great pizza as the coal fired pizza oven was too tempting to pass up. My lunch guest..."

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