From me, the highest recommendation to scoot on out to Maroubra Junction and dine at Kitchen by…read moreJamie. I like food with a story, and I'm charmed by this one, as years ago, Jamie and Daniela invited me (and some friends) over to their place for the concept 'Dine with...', a sort of dinner party with a professional chef. It combined wonderful food that you couldn't make yourself with the comfortable feeling of home. That same feeling has been transferred to their new restaurant, that feels both high-end and polished, but also like hanging out with friends or family. It was all the more comforting that we stopped by for Sunday lunch when there are the Sunday roast specials. We couldn't resist. Possibly the largest Yorkshire pudding that I've ever seen, a very rich gravy, perfectly crisp roasted potatoes, carrots, green beans and for me: roast pork (delicious, tender, perfect) and for husband: roast beef (tasty, he said). Our vegetarian guest had homemade gnocchi, the first time she'd tried it, and was impressed with it, as well as the generous sprinkle of almonds. The dishes we had did remind me of my first meeting with Jamie and Daniela. The food is beautiful and of a quality that's clear a professional is in charge here (he describes his cuisine as combining British and French). It's beautifully plated on gorgeous plates. But it's also not fussy or complicated food, and the real emphasis is on food that is perfectly tasty. We managed to get through the desserts too (that came with the roast dinner). A rocky road brownie, replete with marshmallows and dried fruit; and one of the best sticky date puddings I've ever had. The food really is wonderful and the hospitality unbeatable. Do go check it out!

A great little restaurant, only fairly new but already building a great following. The food is…read moreabsolutely first rate with plenty of options and the staff are lovely and friendly. It's a nice relaxed atmosphere with a nice vibe. The rocky road brownie is worth a visit alone!

Really nice, but small limited seating French restaurant in Coogee. Wine corkage is $10 a bottle -…read morewhere the food went well with my surprised acquisition of a supposedly sold out Handpicked cellars collection 2014 yarra valley Pinot. I shared a entree which was a nicely done roasted beet root with creamy goat cheese. Then I had an excellent Normandy style veal while my friend ordered the beef bourguignon. The side of green beans was also fresh and flavorfully prepared - make a reservation - $35 per main and about $20 for entrées

This is an awesome little French cafe, hidden away on Havelock St in Coogee…read more We went for breakfast last weekend and it was perfect. The decor both inside and out really reminds me of the cafes lining the boulevards in France. Now to the food - I ordered a cappuccino and a pain au chocolat and they were perfect. My pastry was crisp and buttery with warm chocolate inside. My partner chose the croque Monsieur and boy it looked intense and smelled divine. A ham and cheese sandwich dipped in beschamel and fried in cheese? Yes it lived up to the hype. The dinner menu also looks lovely and I'm glad to see there's a few vegetarian options on the menu. Definitely recommend going for breakfast or dinner! PS I went for dinner last night and the food and service was absolutely divine. Highly recommend cheese soufflé, truffle mash (oh lord still dreaming about that) and the Rosé wine.

Petit has reopened on the cnr of Carr & Arden st. It's great :) Coffee, baguettes, crepes,…read morechampagne!

This place has been going for a couple of years, and has now blossomed into a great little local…read morecafe serving delicious french breakfast and lunch treats, and very good coffee. Its away from the busy Coogee hub and well worth the walk.. minutes from the beach: top summer pick!

Who would have thunk it? A French restaurant in an RSL club. RSL clubs are looking more like cruise…read moreships without the high seas with their little restaurants inside the buildings. We rolled in here on a voucher but were prepared to pay extra on pre dinner drinks and coffee as our three course meal was discounted. We were able choose off the menu and the specials without any limit too. There was a feeling that this voucher was an advertisement for what they could offer rather than half serves. However, that being said, the portions are the usual French serves but you still don't go home hungry. The service was excellent from the bar to the table. There is a bar for pre dinner drinks and cocktails. I liked "The Last Word" cocktail. Complimentary bread and butter to start after we chose our entree and main. Snails did not come in the shell so there was no extra implements needed, and they were very nice. The French onion soup suited my dining buddy too. Our mains of Duck a l'orange and steak were excellent. The ratatouille was oddly salty and we probably shouldn't have ordered it anyway. Dessert was off the menu and on a trolly so we were spoilt for choice there too. Not a fan of the coffee but I did order a macchiato and that brings out a multitude of sins that cappuccinos hide. The little chocolates that came with the coffee were very nice. There were a few people eating there and it seemed that some are regular customers. The loos were in keeping with the decor too but are hidden behind mirrors so you might need guidance when you want to wash your hands. You are in a club so you will need to produce some identification (driver's licence) before you can go through to the restaurant. There is plenty of off street parking. It is recommended to use the multi storey cark park but we used the ground level parking as it was very well lit.

Amazing dinner eating savoury (gallettes) crepes and sweet ones. Currently on a Wednesday evening…read moreyou can eat as many as you want for 25$ per person. Great deal The environment is super cosy and staff is really friendly and look after you well. I also suggest to try the nutella drink.....soooo delicious. Something for everyone for sure. All gluten free too.

Had my eye on this for quite a while and finally got the opportunity to try it out at the French…read morefestival. Four frogs offers amazing crepes that are flavoursome and fresh with great combination ingredients. I had the options of savoury or sweet Crêpe and decided to opt for a savoury Crêpe. I chose ham & cheese Crêpe. Probably the most enjoyable part of the whole experience is watching the guys make the Crêpe on the cast iron Crêpe maker. Seeing the Crêpe slowly start to brown and the flavours wafting through the air in your direction. The Crêpe was generously sized and the ham & melted cheese were perfect way to satisfy any palette. Great representative of French cuisine and next time will try out one of their sweet crêpes.

After a very long wait, Guillaume is back with a vengeance!! Thank goodness, because I was starting…read moreto lose faith in the word 'soon'. The new location is much more intimate with an almost homey feel (but much fancier, unless your house is the Versailles palace). And he's got his old crew running the place so the service was seamless. The food was fantastic, even better than what I remembered. The only issue we had was that our booking was a tad short which meant we couldn't stay for coffee and madeleines, which was disappointing after 8 months wait. To be fair, we were told at the time of booking when we've got the table till, but I lost track of the time as I was busy licking my plates clean. Guillaume, if you are reading this, mark my words...I'll be back!!

Has to be one of the best degustation lunches I have done…read more The service is fantastic with the wait staff willing and able to answer all questions about the food and wine. The best part was the sparkling water being constantly being topped up at no extra charge! The restaurant looks as if it is an old house which has been beautifully renovated to suit the needs of the restaurant. The food was amazing coming out at a perfect pace and leaving you full by the end. To top it off you leave with a yummy strawberry jam and brioche to enjoy the morning after. Reasonably priced. Would go back for a dinner!

They cancelled my online order last minute on Valentine's Day. After 7PM, said the order was being…read morecooked and prepared. By 7:30PM, said expect delivery to be late. By 7:45PM, CANCELLED due to not having enough delivery people. You shouldn't have allowed for your customers to schedule the order if you can't handle the volume or have poor business logistics. I might try to order again from you on my wife's birthday. If you guys cancel my order again, expect another 1* rating and can forget about future orders or recommendations to our friends on Facebook.

Ok it's time I say something about this place. I have been…read morecoming here for 8 years now, and I have noticed the decline for a few years now. The menu is the same and I don't have a problem with that as long as the quality is the same, but it's not. The food is not like it use to be. The duck I had was tasteless and the presentation very poor, the chicken liver pate and the slightly burned toast was just bland.. The staff was one lady that wanted to help and an old man that couldn't be bothered the deco needs a lift and the whole place needs just a makeup and a freshen up. I love this place so put in some effort I'll be giving you another chance soon.

This restaurant used to be something very special however they have dropped their standards…read moresignificantly I am assuming a different chef has come on board who actually does not understand French cuisine because the spirit is certainly gone from this once fabulous restaurant. Run as fast as you can it may just sa e your pallet

One of the best places to eat in Terrigal. Wonderful ambience and a great $55 3 course dinner that…read morechanges often and is always absolutely mouth watering. They cater to special requests with regards to seating and the staff are always super friendly and attentive. It is the place to go to for that little something special.

When I went, the signage outside said "The Bay Bakehouse", but I suppose there's been a change of…read moremanagement? I think they should have kept the name. With a title like "The Bay" it makes you think of Home and Away, doesn't it? Well it should. It feels a lot like that, as does a like of the stores and people around here. Like everyone knows everyone else, and theres a strong community vibe. It's a simple place. Not heaps to sell, but all really well priced, so its respectable. I think these days its hard to find a milkshake for less than $5, but here they do them for $4. To eat, they can make you up a roll just how you like it, or there are pies. Home made, I'm pretty sure, I can see they making them out the back. And then theres the deserts. This place doesn't have heaps, and nothing extra ordinary or worth travelling for, but a simple, humble bakery such as this one should satisfy on a lazy Sunday at Maroubra beach.

This is our local coffee joint, coffee is consistent and always tastes good…read more The owners are really nice people, they keep it very community and low key here, if you want fancy pants treatmeant bugger off and go someplace else. picked up egg and bacon rolls for a morning from time to time, always fresh hot and they put lots of bacon in it too. Pastries are fresh daily and taste amazing, particularly the chocolate croissants :)