Find Hatted fine dining on the Central Coast

The Central Coast is home to a number of exclusive restaurants awarded a Chef Hat by The Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG).  In 2025, three of the Central Coast's finest restaurants gained this prestigious award. 

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.

Perched high above Terrigal with breathtaking panoramic views over Terrigal Beach, the award-winning restaurant, The Cowrie offers a fine dining experience not to be missed. Boasting an ever changing seasonal menu of locally sourced produce, including an exclusive plant based menu, the dishes are creative and beautiful presented. 

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.

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.