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Rick Stein at Coogee Beach

242 Arden St, Coogee NSW 2034, Australia

Recommended by 41 people

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Find Rick Stein at Coogee Beach

242 Arden St, Coogee NSW 2034, Australia

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+61 2 9315 9179
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Rick Stein at Coogee Beach

British seaside nostalgia meets beachfront Sydney—delivering generous seafood lunches right across from Coogee Beach. Long meals start over warm bread and seaweed butter before moving to the signature twice-baked spanner crab soufflé. For tables sharing dishes, the hot shellfish platter skips the standard cold plateau, tossing swimmer crab, mussels, and pipis straight into garlic, chilli, and olive oil. Crisp fish and chips arrive fried in dripping batter, alongside a wine list guided smoothly by the sommelier.

  • Hot Shellfish Platter: Blue swimmer crab, mussels, and pipis cooked hot with olive oil, garlic, and chilli instead of served on ice.
  • Twice-Baked Crab Soufflé: A rich twice-baked spanner crab soufflé served as an anchor signature starter.
  • Heritage Fish and Chips: Golden battered fish accompanied by hand-cut chips fried in traditional beef dripping.
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Why Diners Choose Rick Stein at Coogee Beach

Discover why diners choose Rick Stein at Coogee Beach for memorable milestone meals and coastal British seafood classics.

  • Warm, Garlic-Infused Shellfish Platters

    The signature hot shellfish platter is served warm with olive oil, garlic, and chilli, providing a distinct and comforting alternative to standard chilled towers.

    cooked with parsley, chilli, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. Perfect for us, as we love our seafood hot rather than cold, which sets this apart from many other seafood restaurants

    OZ UTube

  • Heritage British Seaside Classics

    Rick Stein's celebrated recipes bring authentic British coastal dining to life with heritage beef dripping batter and hand-cut chips.

    nicest fish and chips we've had in Australia (we're originally from the UK, so have high standards!) - the chips were incredibly moreish and the fish batter made from dripping was utterly indulgent

    Ross Whiteside

  • Memorable and Attentive Milestone Hospitality

    Floor staff and sommeliers actively elevate group milestones with thoughtful birthday touches, personalized seating, and dedicated care.

    the service from Giovanni and the rest of the team was what really made the experience memorable. Warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming throughout the day

    gauwed

  • Nostalgic Connection to Coastal Heritage

    Guests and longtime fans connect deeply with nostalgic British seaside memories through Rick Stein's iconic dishes and comforting ambience.

    We returned a few nights later to enjoy a meal again especially the chips a fond memory of the 60s and 70s deep fried in lard

    Dennis Plecher

  • Scenic Beachfront Long Lunch Setting

    Perched directly opposite Coogee Beach, the dining room offers an airy coastal setting tailored for relaxed, leisurely group meals.

    The beachfront location is beautiful, with picturesque ocean views. The restaurant has a relaxed, elegant coastal feel and, although it was busy, it never felt overcrowded

    Susan Harb

  • Indulgent Signature Spanner Crab Soufflé

    The signature twice-baked spanner crab soufflé offers an indulgent, expertly executed centerpiece starter for milestone dining.

    Service was impecable, dishes were absolutely delicious, we had the twice-Baked Spanner Crab Soufflé with Thermidor sauce for entre

    Gabriela Camilleri

Signature dishes that define the Rick Stein dining experience

  • Twice-Baked Spanner Crab Soufflé

    twice-Baked Spanner Crab Soufflé with Thermidor sauce

    Gabriela Camilleri

  • Fish and Chips

    the nicest fish and chips we've had in Australia (we're originally from the UK, so have high standards!) - the chips were incredibly moreish and the fish batter made from dripping was utterly indulgent

    Ross Whiteside

  • Hot Shellfish Platter

    a delicious selection of blue swimmer crab, prawns, mussels, oysters, scallops, clams and pipis cooked with parsley, chilli, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice

    OZ UTube

  • Indonesian Seafood Curry

    Indonesian seafood curry were especially delicious, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared

    Ingrid Katherine Acosta

Other favorites

Sides, desserts, and curated cellar pairings

  • Bread Rolls with Anchovy Butter

    The bread rolls and anchovy butter was delicious.

    Andrew Tierney

  • Crème Brûlée

    Crème brûlée for desert was enormous and delicious.

    Adele Surridge

  • Steamed Honey Sponge

    a light and comforting classic pudding served with ice cream

    OZ UTube

  • Hunter Valley Semillon

    Kudos and thanks to the sommelier for the Hunter Valley semillion; too many good Sydney restaurants ignore our premier wine region's premier variety - and it goes so well with seafood!

    Brad Watts

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and personalized culinary gestures that elevate beachfront dining.

  • Complimentary Birthday Accents

    Guests celebrating birthdays receive thoughtful unexpected treats, ranging from complimentary raspberry gelato or limoncello and panna cotta to custom dark chocolate plaques with golden birthday lettering on desserts.

  • Warm Bread Service with House Butters

    Every table is welcomed with freshly baked warm bread rolls paired with house-made seaweed butter or anchovy butter.

  • Bespoke Sommelier and Seating Care

    Knowledgeable sommeliers and waitstaff provide personalized tableside attention, offering seating upgrades to better tables, VIP room dining options, and detailed technical dish preparations.

  • Dedicated Gluten-Free Heritage Batter

    The kitchen accommodates dietary requirements by preparing dedicated gluten-free batter for classic fried fish and chips so guests do not miss out on signature favorites.

Before you head over

Planning advice on reservations, dietary substitutions, and ordering tips.

  • Gluten-Free Fish & Chips

    The kitchen prepares an alternative gluten-free batter for the signature fish and chips that matches the texture and quality of the traditional recipe.

  • Advance Bookings Essential

    Tables fill quickly for beachfront lunches and dinners; securing an advance reservation is essential to avoid missing out on ocean-view indoor or outdoor seating.

  • Sourdough for Shellfish Broth

    The hot shellfish platter comes generously dressed in olive oil, garlic, and chilli broth—keep extra warm sourdough rolls on hand to mop up the juices.

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