The South Coast seems to becoming somewhat of a gastronomic destination with a number of places making the foodie bucket list such as St Isidore and Cupitt’s kitchen. However, the famous and favoured seafood restaurant by Rick Stein is holding its own. It is located in the luxury getaway boutique hotel, Bannisters in Mollymook. You don’t have to be staying in the facility to eat in the restaurant. We often pay this place a visit on our journey down the south coast and have dined here on a number of occasions. If you’re planning on heading down, it’s a 3. 5 drive from Sydney and certainly is worth it.
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Came here for a birthday dinner. Started with a margarita at the pool side bar. Was a bit sour and not a great balance but views great. Went inside and started with a few oysters which were ok. I then ordered the fish soup. OMG was incredible. Came with a paste you spread onto croutons sprinkled with parmesean cheese then put on top of the soup. I could of had another bowl it was so tasty. Even my 12 yr old changed her order to the soup. Next i had the coconut chilli prawns. They were plump, juicy and in a cococut curry broth. Also came with indian bread to dip into the sauce. It was delicious. Nice kick of spice without ruining the subtle taste of the prawns. My husband had the Hervey Bay scallops and seafood curry. Although both was very nice he admitted my choice was better esp. The prawns. Finished with spiced banana brulee which was perfect. My daughter had 3 scoop icecream which she devoured and husband chocolate fondant. Staff are very friendly and eager to please although they forgot an order which worked out well as i cancelled it as was so full. Rick Stein's was everything i hoped it would be and will definitely be back but maybe at the Port Stephens location as closer to home. Only slight downside was they didn't wish me a happy birthday although my husband told them when booking.
Beautifully designed restaurant which isn't too overcrowded.
I had the zucchini flower entree which was ok but a little too much to eat all three in the entree, would maybe help to put something fresh with it. However my family all had the oysters with side of sausage and loved it!
Main was the steamed snapper which was beautiful, the meat was so juicy and not over powered with seasoning/sauces, the meat fell off the bone and made it so easy to eat (without accidentally swallowing a bone).
Service was good, not too over the top but at the same time didn't leave us sitting there trying to catch ones attention.
Situated in a beautiful spot in Mollymook, I'd suggest to visit if your holidaying around town.
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