REVIEW
Don’t let the laid-back vibe of this coastal restaurant fool you. It delivers great food, a compelling wine list offering drops from Australia and beyond as well as outstanding service from switched-on, likeable staff. A table on the footpath captures sea breezes, while inside, the open kitchen and bearded bartenders shaking cocktails create buzz and theatre for diners. Scallops in the half-shell zing with a spicy red-curry sauce from the small-plates menu, but it’s the punchy pork belly served two ways – confit and in chunky rillettes – alongside an earthy parsnip purée and sweet, sticky apple cider jus that really shines. From the larger plates, try the fish of the day – perhaps pan-fried barramundi with salty jamón balanced by a fig jus, before a stunningly good dessert of coconut and lime sponge, interspersed with coconut-creamed rice, diced fresh mango, coconut ice-cream and refreshingly tart citrus curd.
Phone:
(07) 5504 5210
Website:
http://www.socialeatinghouse.com.au
Bookings:
Bookings essential
Features:
Licensed
Bar
Wheelchair Access
Outdoor dining
Accepted card types:
American Express
Eftpos
MasterCard
Visa
Chef(s):
Matthew Jefferson & Daud Kendall
This review was made independently for the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide. The guide’s reviewers visit unannounced and pay their way.
Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide
Wine: ★ ★
Gourmet Traveller’s star-ratings, which range from zero to three stars, reflect reviewers’ first-hand experiences. The best-rated restaurants form our national Top 100. Our wine ratings, from zero to three stars, are made by wine editor Max Allen on the strength of the quality of the restaurant’s wine list. View our rating key here.
