Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Terrigal

5 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Yellowtail Restaurant
Yellowtail Restaurant
93/100 (888 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Seafood
Seafood
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Vegan Options
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Chili
Duck
Oyster
Lamb
Fish
Beef
Sashimi
Pork
Dumplings
Eggplant
Sit down
Australian
Contemporary
Seafood
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The Cowrie
The Cowrie
89/100 (1681 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Dining bars
Mediterranean
Australian
Contemporary
Australian
Asian
Dining bars
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Swordfish
Lobster
Ribs
Prawns
Salad
Chili
Crab
Scallops
Kobe Beef
Duck
Beef Cheeks
Oyster
Risotto
Lamb
Tuna
Fish
Shellfish
Pork
Salmon
Noodle
Beef
Seafood Platters
Sit down
Dining bars
Mediterranean
Australian
Contemporary
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Private Dining
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fine Dining
"It was a beautiful winter's day and fortunately we had a seat on the balcony to soak in the beautiful elevated view over Terrigal. The menu was fine..."
Bruce McCallum
"Under new ownership and management but just as amazing as ever. We came years ago for our first ever valentine’s and been back since then with the..."
Robert Stein-Rostaing
"Have been twice since the change of owner and have had an amazing experience both times. The menu is well balanced and every dish has been picture..."
tim mclean
"A night at the Cowrie is an incredible experience! I recommend going for the degustation menu with matching wines. Everything is just sensational,..."
Annabel Rawson
"Last night was my first experience of The Cowrie, and we couldn’t be happier!! Food was simply next level, we couldn’t fault anything put in..."
Johnnyz23
"Absolutely fantastic. A culinary experience for your tastebuds. Michael the sommelier was great, Katherine is a vibe, Carol was super friendly, all..."
Vanessa Middleton
"We had our work Xmas lunchat the Cowrie last Friday - the food was outstanding, the views incredible, the service attentive and informative. Our..."
Judi McGuiggan
Maccoa Terrigal
Maccoa Terrigal
82/100 (379 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Fusion
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Chili
Prawns
Pancakes
Sit down
Contemporary
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Great experience. We dined here two nights in a row it was so good. Not overly priced and amazing food. Its great when you find a restaurant and..."
Emmanuel Loukis
"Woooooow is an understatement!! The food was absolutely magnificent, we shared everything because we couldn't decide on what to have as they all..."
Serii Robertson
"We dined Friday night for the Winter Decadance and the menu did not disappoint. A shout out to everyone from the kitchen to the door to the floor. ..."
Brenda LeDuc Jones
"Staff, service and food were all fantastic. We went for locals night, the menu, which changes weekly and always sounds appealing, had us all wanting..."
Simone Johnston
"I wanted to make sure I took the time to review this lovely restaurant. We had a family dinner there tonight and the food, service and setting was..."
Nicola Kos
"Took advantage of the New Year's Eve fixed menu and was highly impressed by the beautiful location, friendly and efficient service and outstanding..."
Tracey L Baglin
"Superb! Had a lovely evening with my hubby due to amazing welcoming staff, fabulous food and a lovely atmosphere. Garlic prawns were delish! Lamb..."
Jasmine Pimm
"We dropped in without a booking - forgetting that it was mother’s day (silly us)! Despite the fact that they were busy preparing for their..."
Nicole Oon
"Amazing service, delicious food and dessert! Slightly pricey but worth every..."
Kaitlyn Drover
"Long time resident, first time visitor and diner. Very impressed with the set up and a nice selection for the lunchtime menu. The meals were perfect..."
Sean Paul Ro
"Been many times now and apart from the changing menu which is good i also find the staff very hospitable. Plus the view is hard to take as..."
Denise Earthrowl
"Fantastic food and great location. Staff were super friendly. A fantastic place for..."
Danny Long
"Not the first time I've dined at Maccoa but shout out to the team for a fab Friday night! We had a girls night over the Winter Decadence menu and it..."
Amanda Shannon
"After hearing big kudos from friends 3 of us ventured in this morning for breakfast. It was fabulous. Friendly service. Beautiful reasonably priced..."
Anne Fitzgerald
"The space is beautiful and fresh, and so too is the amazing lunch menu and wine selection..."
Jayde Balderston
"We have had the most amazing Breakfast experience at the Maccoa Breakfast Cafe, at The Clan Motel in Terrigal. Because of Covid we are 9 months late..."
Gerry Fitzgerald
"We had a birthday party here on a Sunday afternoon. The staff were very helpful, easy to communicate with in the lead up to the party, and..."
Jessica Gooch
"The wait to order took a while and unfortunately we found out that we couldn’t use our Entertainment Book voucher. However the food was good and..."
Linda Chen
"Great place for breakfast, bacon and egg roll was delicious, highly recommend the fresh..."
Scott Parslow
"Awesome breakfast, big portions, views and little marinette coffee...."
Lili B
"Best view, great food, superb service by Melissa! Made my birthday breakfast extra special 💓💓 Will definitely add this place to my all time..."
Kate Buenaventura
"Very friendly. Nice views. Great food. Reasonable pricing. Even more reasonable if you Entertainment Book (Newcastle Edition) or Groupon your way in..."
Rick L
Terrace Grill Restaurant & Bar
Terrace Grill Restaurant & Bar
77/100 (502 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Grill
Seafood
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Grill
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Pork
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Mussels
Seafood Platters
Prawns
Beef
Paella
Lobster
Lamb
Sit down
Grill
Contemporary
Seafood
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Cash Only
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A superb hidden gem tucked away in a classical surrounding of a terrace house in Terrigal is the Terrace Grill Restaurant and Bar. We stumbled across..."
Tina E Francesco Bellissimo
"Wow Tony, another amazing dinner with my wife. Still your fresh seafood platter x2 with lobster is to die for. Myself and Kylie will definitely be..."
Jimmy Haskell
"Great food. Great service. Had the famous 3 tier seafood platter with Liz for lunch. Easy on the fried stuff and plenty of fresh and grilled seafood..."
Michael Hinwood
"The seafood platter and lamb shanks were absolutely amazing! The service was personal and the dining area was neatly presented with beautiful..."
Jessica Kelcie
"Such a beautiful intimate restaurant. Very cosy.Thank you for amazing yummy dinner (Celebrating our 5th year anniversary) - We had the seafood..."
Keri Fuller
"Drove an hour for dinner at another venue to be told they gave our table away. Found Terrace Grill and it was amazing. A very homely and cosy place...."
Donna Mc
"The food and service is second to none, we usually have problems at places due to members of the family having Garlic allergies, not a problem here,..."
Colin Slack
"Amazing food and lovely customer service. Highly recommend if you love to dine in an intimate..."
Naomi Rose Bibby
"The seafood platter tower was impressive and..."
Lisa Wilson
"Thanks for a delicious well presented meal. Well worth..."
cjwallis
"This is another special Restaurant Everyone I have gone with or recommended it too has had a wonderful time and will return. Thanks Tony. I..."
Klara Kaye
"James provides amazing service; not intrusive but appropriately friendly. Food was delicious; perfect serving sizes. Oysters were huge, trout fish of..."
Gina Roslyn
"Loved my foray into The Terrace Grill and look forward to returning for the promised new menu with a seafood..."
Heather Quinn-Jackson
"Delicious food. We did the locals night special and it was lovely. Will definitely..."
Leesh Etho
"Food was nice but i think the service made the night. Good food and excellent..."
Micah Rigoni
"Excellent Service...Excellent Chef...Excellent Food... Excellent..."
Warren Cox
"Amazing. Went for locals night, 3 courses for $54, the food was superb, staff very attentive. Would definitely go again..."
Belinda Dunn
"Firstly, it's in Terrigal so that's a win. Next its operated by one of the coasts most successful food operators. Big win. Then James will greet you..."
Tony Wilkinson
"Had a great night on Saturday night, lovely ambiance, amazing staff, great food,yummy drinks. Thanks will be back..."
Clare Morrissey
"Was there for dinner, on Saturday night, the 14th of October, just after 6:30pm. The food was delicious, the service was fantastic and we loved..."
Sandra Baxter
"Best Steak I've had in a long time. Great Atmosphere and attentive..."
Andrew Sowter
"Seriously good food by people who clearly know there stuff! My seafood entree, lamb main and chocolate indulgence desert were all..."
Joshua North
"Amazing food, excellent service and a great atmosphere! Highly..."
Joni Copp
"Beautiful meals!! Lovely friendly staff!! Had a great night! Will definitely go..."
Bianca McClusky
"Have tried lunch and dinner and been blown away by the food, just beautiful, thanks Brett. And James just makes you feel so welcome and important,..."
Maureen Halpin
"Beautiful lunch, friendly staff & great..."
Freddy Edwards
"Despite all the negative reviews I'm giving this one a 5. The tenderest calamari I have ever tasted, Everything fresh and tasty. best kept secret in..."
John Cameron
"What a wonderful experience! Amazing staff, beautiful food and great service. We can highly recommend the Seafood Magic, a 3 tiered seafood feast. ..."
Melting Moments Candles
"Very accommodating when I changed my booking time, nice place. Prawns a bit too small and soft, calamari a bit small, nice..."
Antonia Cutuli
"Nice little place, Waitress was so lovely & the food was great, pricey but huge serves, will defiantly come back - Support your..."
Jade Robertson
"Saturday night date with the wife, starters were fresh and tasty. Main meals were hot and full of flavour. The decor has a feel of days gone by which..."
Marc Sop
Seasalt Restaurant
Seasalt Restaurant
74/100 (877 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Seafood
Contemporary
Seafood
Australian
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Salad
Omelette
Chili
Waffles
Crab
Cakes
Scallops
Lamb
Fish
Duck
Pork
Oyster
Risotto
Tuna
Salmon
Beef
Seafood Platters
Lobster
Prawns
Pancakes
Sit down
Australian
Contemporary
Seafood
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Seasalt restaurant, located within the Crowne Plaza is great because you don’t even have to step foot outside the hotel. With ocean views, it has a..."
Thewhereto
"The perfect location for fresh seafood! We loved the variety of oysters and accompaniments. A little pricey for lunch, but we enjoyed every..."
Taryn Buchan
"One of my favourite places - a stunning dining room and atmosphere with beautiful views over the ocean. Staff are so helpful, friendly yet..."
Princess Greedyguts
"We ordered the Seafood Platter for 2 - as you can see, they did not disappoint! Prime location, elegance and sophistication delivered from food,..."
Tanya Cordeiro
"Exquisite dining experience. The views supplement the great food on offer. Definitely an experience especially for those seeking some luxury. Great..."
Allen Janmee
"We booked in for the breakfast buffet. Thought the service and food were great. We were given a table that was reserved for someone else, but..."
Martin Brown
"Beautiful food, especially recommend the chocolate tart, the rotolo and the mushroom risotto. Nice to see so many good vegetarian options. The staff..."
Meg Gatland-Veness
"The Seafood Platter is up with the best, An imaginative selection of fresh and hot seafood which the two of us couldn't finish as much as we wanted..."
Norm Krieke