Find Hatted fine dining on the Central Coast
Spoilt for choice in fine dining on the Coast
We love our hats, and the ones we love most are Chef Hats in our restaurants
You may not know, but the Central Coast is home to a number of high-end restaurants awarded a Chef Hat by The Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG).
The Guide of independent, anonymous reviews is written by a panel of trusted restaurant critics and recognises the best Australian restaurants nationally, setting a standard to help you plan the perfect culinary trip away to the Coast, or simply the perfect evening.
The Cowrie, Terrigal
One AGFG Chef Hat 👨🍳 Iconic and memorable with a real sense of local
The Cowrie Terrigal is a unique restaurant located at Terrigal that provides a fine dining experience with spectacular 270° Ocean Views. The restaurant boasts an ever changing menu of locally sourced produce complemented by a premium wine and beverage list.
The Cowrie is headed by Owner and Executive Chef Dimitris Aronis, Restaurant and Business Operations Manager Lynn Fernandes, and Head Chef Reece Timora.
Yellowtail, Terrigal
One AGFG Chef Hat 👨🍳 Relaxed and sophisticated
Queensland Chef, Scott Price was raised on a farm in the rich food bowl of the Darling Downs, before travelling abroad to train with UK based Doyenne of modern seasonal cooking, Sally Clarke, at her eponymous London Restaurant.
Yellowtail is Chef Scott's first solo restaurant featuring the most tantalising modern Australian Cuisine influenced from the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Asia. The menus change bi-weekly, based around the best seasonal local produce.
The Wild Flower Bar and Dining, Killcare
One AGFG Chef Hat 👨🍳 inspired by ‘Bouddi by the sea’
The Wild Flower Bar + Dining within Bells at Killcare offers world-class hospitality with a strong focus on Mediterranean flavours, simplicity and sustainability. The dining experience is a celebration of our unique part of the world, featuring seafood from our local waterways in a lively, sophisticated bistro style space.
Internationally renowned chef Sean Connolly heads up the kitchen, who’s uncomplicated yet sophisticated approach to cooking, allows hero ingredients to shine. Take a culinary journey as you discover our delicious bar menu, or enjoy a masterful selection of antipasto, a table-side toss of authentic pasta, or a five-course dining experience shared with friends.
L'Isle de France, Terrigal
One AGFG Chef Hat 👨🍳 a gastronomic journey
Embark on a gastronomic journey and enjoy classic French cuisine overlooking expansive ocean views of Terrigal Beach at L'Isle de France. Chef uses as many organic products as possible infused with flavours from around the world, complemented by a unique range of specially cellared wines.
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