Eat and Drink Central Coast

Looking for places to eat and drink on the Central Coast?

This guide covers cafés, restaurants, bakeries and bars across the region. You’ll find options from Ettalong and Terrigal to The Entrance and other local towns.

Browse by food type or choose a place near your next beach, walk or day trip.

Cafes

Restaurants

Bars & Breweries

Bakeries & Dessert

Takeaway & Casual Eats

Family-Friendly Dining

Popular Places to Eat and Drink

Hand-picked cafés, bakeries, restaurants and bars across the Central Coast that locals return to.

Avoca Beach Seafoods

Avoca Beach Seafoods is a beachfront seafood and fish & chips takeaway and café in Avoca Beach NSW, serving fresh seafood, grilled fish, burgers, snacks and classic fish & chips right by the sand. The Avoca Beach seafood shop uses thin crispy batter and quality ingredients, with options like salt & pepper squid, grilled fish and combo packs cooked to order. This Avoca Beach fish & chips spot also offers outdoor seating, coffee and casual beachfront dining perfect for lunch or a takeaway bite on the Central Coast.

Norah Head Patisserie

Norah Head Patisserie is a local bakery on Bungary Road in Norah Head offering pies, sausage rolls, pasties, sourdough and cakes.

Long Jetty Hotel

Long Jetty Hotel is a pub, bar and bistro in Long Jetty NSW offering classic pub meals, drinks and live entertainment. This Long Jetty hotel features a menu of pub favourites alongside a bar and regular events. It’s a well-known Central Coast spot for casual dining, drinks and social nights out.

The Indian Street

The Indian Street is an Indian restaurant in Ettalong Beach NSW serving authentic Indian street food, curries and traditional dishes. This Ettalong Beach restaurant offers dine-in and takeaway options with a menu featuring favourites like butter chicken, biryani and vegetarian dishes. It’s a popular Central Coast spot for casual dining, takeaway meals and flavourful Indian cuisine.

Coral

Coral is a seafood and grill restaurant in Terrigal NSW offering fresh seafood, premium cuts and a curated selection of cocktails and wine just steps from the beach. This Terrigal restaurant features a seasonal menu focused on quality ingredients and share-style dining. It’s a Central Coast spot for seafood meals, drinks and relaxed dining near Terrigal Esplanade.

Rhonda's Bar & Restaurant

Rhonda’s Bar & Restaurant is an Italian restaurant and bar in Terrigal NSW offering woodfired pizza and house-made pasta across multiple dining spaces. This Terrigal venue includes a ground floor restaurant and an upstairs rooftop area with open-air seating, serving cocktails, wine and drinks alongside Italian dishes. It’s a Central Coast spot for pizza, pasta and dining across a multi-level setting.

Own a Local Business?

From beachfront cafés to waterfront restaurants, you’ll find dining options across the Central Coast.

Terrigal is one of the most popular dining spot on the Central Coast. Many cafés and restaurants sit beside the beach or overlook the water. It’s a great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks with a view.

Long Jetty is known for its café culture and small bars. The main street is lined with coffee shops, bakeries and local dining places.

Ettalong Beach has a relaxed village feel and several popular restaurants near the waterfront. Many visitors combine a meal with a stroll along the foreshore.

You’ll also find good places to eat in Gosford, Avoca Beach, The Entrance and many other towns across the Coast.

Use the guides above to discover cafés, restaurants, bakeries, and bars across the Central Coast.

Before you visit, check opening hours and booking requirements. Some venues can be busy on weekends, school holidays and during summer.