Coogee Pavilion Ground Floor

Food is good, but very expensive. Chitarra pasta portion is way too small (it’s $39!) Service is fast. The restaurant is really really noisy. This is a decent choice in the area and they have basically everything you might be looking for. Take away gelato was really delicious too - pistachio flavor was intense in a good way.

Really great atmosphere. The food was also good, I had fish and chips and brussel sprouts. Friend ordered the steak + wine combo but he didn’t like how the steak was cooked. Overall great vibe and great place to unwind after Bondi - Coogee walk.

If you like sitting in a venue where the acoustics are so bad you struggle to hear what each other is saying and you rush to finish your meal so you can leave, then this is the place for you. The background music was foreground music and it got louder as the night progressed. Do you eardrums a favour and sit at the outdoor table. Our dishes were healthy and delish.

What a great place. Stopped there for coffee first then decided to come back for lunch. Great service, very tasty food and the view by the windows is stunning. Will come back for sure.

We recently dined at Coogee Pavilion and chose the $80 set menu, looking forward to a well-curated meal. Unfortunately, the char-grilled chicken was extremely salty, to the point of being almost inedible. Despite our attempts to scrape off the seasoning, the saltiness overwhelmed any other flavors in the dish. We mentioned it to the staff, who were friendly and genuinely apologetic, but it didn’t seem like this was an isolated issue. For an $80 set menu, we expected better quality control. While the service was great, we hope they adjust the seasoning on this dish, as it did put a damper on our overall experience.

We had guests over from overseas so decided to go to Coogee Pavillion as the kids wanted Italian cuisine. The experience was good but could have been better, food was fresh, presentation was good 👍 and tastes was good as well but the choices were limited for an italian place, waiting staff was excellent and attentive, extremely noisy and felt rushed, seating was not very comfortable.. good for 1 to 3 people dinners but not for a larger group. Overall 4* rating

Excellent customer service, the pizzas were great, good location just right next to the beach. The kids play area is nice for my 2 year old boy. Will come back again!

**Review:** Absolutely unbelievable and utterly disgraceful. After waiting patiently for over an hour in line, we were thrown out in the rudest and most humiliating way imaginable. Why? Simply because one of us stepped slightly out of the line for a moment to send a voice message. To make matters worse, there’s a short doorman, wearing a white cap and of Asian descent, who seems absolutely miserable with his job and takes it out on everyone. He started kicking people out left and right for no reason whatsoever, as if he were on a personal power trip. His behavior was irrational, aggressive, and completely unprofessional, making the entire experience even more unbearable. The way we were treated was beyond unacceptable—zero understanding, zero professionalism, and a complete lack of basic human decency. This kind of treatment is both shocking and shameful. I’ve never encountered such appalling behavior anywhere else. To be honest, I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone unless they enjoy being disrespected and humiliated for no valid reason. A truly embarrassing display of customer service.

Food is good, but very expensive. Chitarra pasta portion is way too small (it’s $39!) Service is fast. The restaurant is really really noisy. This is a decent choice in the area and they have basically everything you might be looking for. Take away gelato was really delicious too - pistachio flavor was intense in a good way.

Really great atmosphere. The food was also good, I had fish and chips and brussel sprouts. Friend ordered the steak + wine combo but he didn’t like how the steak was cooked. Overall great vibe and great place to unwind after Bondi - Coogee walk.

If you like sitting in a venue where the acoustics are so bad you struggle to hear what each other is saying and you rush to finish your meal so you can leave, then this is the place for you. The background music was foreground music and it got louder as the night progressed. Do you eardrums a favour and sit at the outdoor table. Our dishes were healthy and delish.

What a great place. Stopped there for coffee first then decided to come back for lunch. Great service, very tasty food and the view by the windows is stunning. Will come back for sure.

We recently dined at Coogee Pavilion and chose the $80 set menu, looking forward to a well-curated meal. Unfortunately, the char-grilled chicken was extremely salty, to the point of being almost inedible. Despite our attempts to scrape off the seasoning, the saltiness overwhelmed any other flavors in the dish. We mentioned it to the staff, who were friendly and genuinely apologetic, but it didn’t seem like this was an isolated issue. For an $80 set menu, we expected better quality control. While the service was great, we hope they adjust the seasoning on this dish, as it did put a damper on our overall experience.

We had guests over from overseas so decided to go to Coogee Pavillion as the kids wanted Italian cuisine. The experience was good but could have been better, food was fresh, presentation was good 👍 and tastes was good as well but the choices were limited for an italian place, waiting staff was excellent and attentive, extremely noisy and felt rushed, seating was not very comfortable.. good for 1 to 3 people dinners but not for a larger group. Overall 4* rating

Excellent customer service, the pizzas were great, good location just right next to the beach. The kids play area is nice for my 2 year old boy. Will come back again!

**Review:** Absolutely unbelievable and utterly disgraceful. After waiting patiently for over an hour in line, we were thrown out in the rudest and most humiliating way imaginable. Why? Simply because one of us stepped slightly out of the line for a moment to send a voice message. To make matters worse, there’s a short doorman, wearing a white cap and of Asian descent, who seems absolutely miserable with his job and takes it out on everyone. He started kicking people out left and right for no reason whatsoever, as if he were on a personal power trip. His behavior was irrational, aggressive, and completely unprofessional, making the entire experience even more unbearable. The way we were treated was beyond unacceptable—zero understanding, zero professionalism, and a complete lack of basic human decency. This kind of treatment is both shocking and shameful. I’ve never encountered such appalling behavior anywhere else. To be honest, I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone unless they enjoy being disrespected and humiliated for no valid reason. A truly embarrassing display of customer service.

Una Mas is a cute Spanish spot right on Coogee Beach! The ambiance here is laid-back but chic, with a great view of the beach. I tried the spinach croquettes, which were crispy on the outside and filled with deliciously creamy spinach on the inside. They were so flavorful and satisfying, perfectly cooked to a golden brown. I also had a beautiful salad of gem lettuce dressed with dill and lemon--so simple yet incredibly fresh and refreshing. For anyone looking for great food with a view, Una Mas is a must!

Price was a bit on the higher end, but we loved the Queen Margherita pizza with fresh buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil! I haven't had such a good Margherita pizza since New York city! Delicious! Also loved the self-service ordering system by scanning the QR code. This gave us less pressure in such a crowded and spacious restaurant. The view was also nice at the windows. View of the beach was nice. Also ordered a cup of capuccino to go. The pina colada was on-point too.

Beautiful spot for fish&chips and an Aperol Spritz. Good service. Gorgeous ambiance dining outdoors.

I went there Oct. 07. Mon at 6pm. And I experienced bad customer service from a guy who in charge of the front gate. I didn't get his name but he was wearing sky blue shirts and shorts. When we ask him to get a seat its sounds pretty rude. But we didn't complain about it. But when we said that we want a outside table he said its unavailable because it have booked but we don't think so at all because other families just got that seat without reservation. I think this place has quiet a raisicm So I think the boss has to make them educate about genuine customer services. Hope another people will not have same experience.

Wifey and I were in Australia for a wedding and this spot was the chill down spot after. Place was very clean and security checked everyones identity and age. Make sure you have your Drivers license or passport or you will not be allowed access. Food was very good both upstairs and downstairs and it was a full house. One thing i will add why 4 stars is that they dont take Discover card other all other cards are accepted. Overall, i love thus spot as it can be a date spot by the beach or happy hour with friends. Semper Fi........

Love this place. "Mimi's" (at the top) is one of the best restaurants I've been to. Food is delicious and the staff is incredible. Downstairs is a totally different vibe. great to go to if you have kids. And food is good.

excellent food and service. Bustling. multiple levels, cavernous. Glad to get back here!

We did the Bondi to Cooge coastal walk and wandered in afterward for a rooftop view and cocktails. Everyone is proofed before entry. Can order at bar or tableside with phone or via waiter/waitress. A few different bars throughout to choose from with different views. It was a Saturday about 5pm, so the place was bustling with couples and a few celebrations (Bachelor/Bachelorette and birthday parties). Great vibe, we had dinner reservations elsewhere, so we did not eat just a few libations and moved on. Weekday Happy Hour 5-7. Enjoy!

Deserved a 5 star for the view, but the cocktails were lacking and the food is not the same as downstairs. Great landmark to start the Coogee to Bondi Beach hike.

Food was delish, we were seated quickly on a very very busy Friday night. The service was slow for food and drinks but once we ordered it was super quick. Had a vibe lots of different people from couples, to large groups and family's. Will be back

Outstanding Neapolitan pizza from amazing wood fired ovens! This his a very large establishment with tons of seating, amazing views, and the best pizza I found in the greater Sydney area.

The rooftop bar is great. They have an awesome happy hour on the rooftop bar m-f 5-7pm $6 beer, wine and spirits. The food at the rooftop wasn't amazing, the chicken wrap was a bit dry but the fries were good. Overall, great ambience, music and view of the beach from on corner of the bar.

Three storey pavilion with a top roof bar can easily house more than thousand people. And it was totally booked on Sunday afternoon! That is the remarkable Coogee Pavillion family restaurant in the affluent area of Coogee, Sydney. We had a family gathering on the bottom floor and I was so impressed with the effective service and tasty food. I was told by a family member that the restaurant is one of the businesses owned by well known Hemmes family. They started as Merivale and John Hemmes fashion house over 60 years ago and then expanded to more then 70 businesses. Now it is operated by one of their descendants Justin Hemmes. I had a cauliflower steak with deep fried kale and nut sauce, the other dish on the pictures - Barrakuda fillet with spinach. There were also some very creative pizzas with a nice sourdough base. Truly remarkable especially considering the size of operations!

My food was lovely (Nicoise salad, AUD 24), my colleague was happy with his (hamburger), and the place was buzzy in a charming way. Where else would one choose to eat on a visit to Coogee? TIP the menu on the roof's limited TIP the restaurant takes reservations and without one, you're eating at the bar or at a high-top

This place has such an awesome vibe. Sure it gets really loud and packed, but it gives off such a fun and trendy atmosphere that I'm sure both locals and out-of-towners love coming here. I went here a couple of times when I was visiting Coogee and really enjoyed it. Seems to be always busy though! I was there on a Sunday afternoon and for dinner on a Tuesday and had to wait for a table both times. I love how versatile their menu is. Because they've got a few kitchens cooking different types of food (you'll see them when you go inside), you can get anything from seafood to pizza. However, it is on the pricier side. I ordered a fried chicken sandwich ($21) and a pint of beer ($11.50) one time, but the other time I managed to order during happy hour and got the gnomo pizza for only $15 and same pint of beer for $7. The pizza is normally $26 so happy hour is definitely worth it! I think it ends at 7pm on weekdays. As for the food, I enjoyed all of it. The sandwich was fresh with a tasty slaw and the pizza was thin, wood-fired with a delicious crust. I would definitely come back if I'm ever visiting Coogee again.

This place is absolutely packed on the weekends. While visiting Sydney from LA, we did the lovely Bondi to Coogee walk and ended up at the highly recommended Pavilion. There was absolutely no room to sit, we were lucky to grab a small table and eventually snatched the tiny table next to us as people left. Larger groups should go early and definitely grab a good place to sit and enjoy the day. Service is pretty good, they have multiple bars around the room (we were upstairs) and have plenty of servers but it takes a long time to try and get ones attention purely because the place is huge and there is so many people! You have to order food and drinks at the bar, there is no one coming to the tables to serve you. Once you order, drinks are given to you, table number gets given and your food is brought to you fairly quickly when ready. Food is absolutely delicious!!! Unique modern twists to Mediterranean favorites. Ordered the Grilled Halloumi and the Lamb Flatbread. Salivating just thinking about it. Highly recommend, must try!

Food is very average. We stopped by after our Bondi to Coogee walk for some refreshments. The concept is cool, several vendors including Italian, seafood, pizza, coffee, gelato, and a bar. You order and take a number, and your food/drink is brought to you. Super convenient! The food is very so-so and a bit inconsistent. The fried chicken burger is nothing to rave about but the fries that came with it were piping hot and delicious. Meanwhile the zucchini fritti was soggy and barely warm. We tried a few cold drinks at the coffee bar, all decent but we appreciated that they're not overly sweet like places usually make their drinks. There's not much else around so this was basically our only choice.

Una Mas is a great little tapas place overlooking the ocean. They have tasty dishes with the highlight being anything that uses their oils - the mozzarella, whole fish and chorizo dishes are all recommended.

This place is huge!! Very busy, very loud but something for everyone. There's a kid section in the back, a restaurant downstairs, a rooftop bar for 18+ upstairs (quite a lot of douche bags there though...). The food at the restaurant was decent. I had the swordfish and salad which was ok. My friend had the lamb and she said it was very good! The chocolate mousse dessert was nice! The service was good too. I'd go back for the atmosphere and drinks

Went on a Saturday afternoon and it was very busy. Put our name in and was told 10 min. Went back up after 25 min and they sat us. Pretty noisy in there. We sat at the window. Pina colada was good (especially after being in the beach for a few hours). Margarita pizza was really good, lots of flavor but the bottom could have been a bit more crisp. Loved that you could walk in right from the beach.

Freshly caught and grilled snapper with crisp and equally fresh Chinese greens with chili made this an unexpected surprise after a 2 hour walk along Bondi Beach to Coogee. It's a great place to relax your legs and have a bite overlooking the beach. They also have a gelato stand right outside the pavilion!

Visited here for lunch on a Sunday, first-time visit. Atmosphere was extremely loud and unpleasant, staff were rushed and busy and not very friendly. Being so close to the beach, with fresh air available, there is no need for cold ceiling fans to be running. Also, the "background music" was very intrusive! Food very expensive for the amount served, and the taste of same. I left after finishing my meal, without even staying to look at the dessert menu. I just had to get away from the awful cacophony of noise! There are not enough adjectives in the English language to describe how unenjoyable my visit was, and I will not be returning!

Stopped in for brunch on a Saturday morning about a week ago and it was the perfect light brunch. I got the egg and bacon roll. The vegemite mayo was a perfectly unique touch and I am not a fan of vegemite generally. I also had a skinny iced mocha, which was perfection. My friend had the jaffle which was also really good. Portions were small for the price, but if you're looking for a light brunch or a great coffee before the beach, this is a great stop.

Sydney-siders love to be seen, and that's probably more true for Eastern Suburbanites than anyone else. It used to be that looking your best for an evening of dining and drinking was the venue of conspicuous consumption. But between the costs of a night out and Sydney's draconian lockout laws, brunch/lunch has become the new stage for visible socializing. Enter Coogee Pavilion. Its large space can seat many of the East's glitterati and wanna-bes. The menu is straightforward; the setting a casual cool that screams the anti-Westfield aesthetic that Merivale clearly cultivates. Open to the street and the beach, patrons can rub elbows with the "right" kind of riffraff: failed footy players in too-tight singlets, English backpackers smelling of shisha and assorted half-dressed beachgoers tracking sand on the floors in squelching Havaianas. In sum, a typical Sydney cafe on steroids. All this is forgivable, IF you can deliver. In almost respects, CP does not. Service is consistently scatterbrained and often dismissive--more of an indictment on the management than the poor overworked waitstaff who have to deal with consistently large (and frequently rude) crowds and a poorly organized restaurant layout. The food and coffee are reasonably done, but the frustration for the lengthy waits for simple fare is only surpassed by the half-cold state in which it eventually arrives. All this for a price that well exceeds other cafes in Coogee and Clovelly. Worst of all, they stop their breakfast menu (translation: less expensive menu) at 11:00, even on weekends! In short, this is a corporate clone of the small businesses that do it better. If you want to be seen, by all means go. But Coogee Pavilion is truly the triumph of poorly mimicked form over substance.

The space is great!! Lots of windows, chill beach vibes, and it's a huge first floor! I never got to explore the upper levels but downstairs was plenty. The first time I went there I needed a place where I could do some school work undisturbed. I got myself some kind of date smoothie that was delicious and I situated myself on a couch towards the back and pulled out the textbooks. I began to notice and increasing number of mothers and strollers in the surrounding area. Soon the mothers all sat in the area around me, holding their babies, cooing with their babies, rocking their babies, talking to their babies, talking about their babies. It was a full on baby fest! If you like babies that would be a definite perk. I do not enjoy babies so I moved to a high top table and felt so much more comfortable. I accomplished all of the schoolwork I set out to do. The second time I went there was in the evening. I sat at the bar and enjoyed one of their craft beers on tap. Their pizza definitely was not mind blowing. The crust was underwhelming and a little too burnt for my tastes. The pizza toppings were also pretty average. I would go there more so for the space than for the food. Apparently their rooftop patio is unreal, but both days I was there were windy so I didn't want my things to be blown away.

I made plans to meet up with friends here for the first time over the Christmas break. We didn't have a booking and downstairs looked completely full (I think we could have put our name down), so we headed upstairs to the roof bar. It had only just opened, so there were plenty of free seats. Just be warned that between couples sitting at the large outside tables and some group bookings (which we probably should have done), there weren't many areas for a group of people. There were some excellent virgin cocktail choices on the menu, perfect for a post-Christmas detox. For lunch, I ordered a lamb wrap, which was delicious but a little small for the price (about $15). I shared some pita chips to fill myself us. The share plates that make up the bulk of the menu are a good idea, but if you don't have a decent table (we only had a smattering of side tables around chairs), they were too difficult to share. And it would have been nice to have more of the options from downstairs on the upstairs menu (such as the pizzas). Also, for those complaining about the noise level downstairs (agreed!), it was quieter upstairs, although once a DJ got started it also became difficult to have a conversation inside, although I guess it would be okay outside on the terrace.

I've been 5 time and it is quite simply consistently outstanding ! Service is great (as always with Merivale), the food is diverse and great - one of the rare places where oysters and pizza are as great as each other. The set up is sensational. My advice would be to start on the rooftop with a drink and a few nibbles before heading downstairs for the real stuff.

Four stars for the view, location, design and atmosphere! Three stars for everything else including variety of food in roof top. There are not many options and most of portions are tiny. Still, it's a awesome and romantic place for some drinks with your loved one or your mates or your colleagues. I'm not impressed by their service, waiters/waitresses and speed. When I need them, I can't see anyone and had to wait for 10 mins. When I don't need them, they are always around finding things to do. There is a playground in ground level. So bring your kids to let them play there and enjoy time with your partner.

Coogee Pavillon why are you so large!? I could spend hours and hours in this place moving from section to section enjoying the different offerings. Seafood - they've got it Coffee - they've got it Pizza bar - they've got it Dog parking - they've got it Sashimi selection - they've got it Kids play pen - they've got it Rooftop bar - they've got it Florist - they've got it Wine on tap (yes, on tap!) - they've got it I've been twice so far and both times service has been friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I look forward to returning for a rooftop Sunday session when summer returns.

Absolutely LOVED this place while visiting NSW. The atmosphere is fun and upbeat and the food is reasonably priced. Great service and a friendly environment, it felt like I was back in Southern California. I came here with a bunch of friends and we had reserved a large table. We hung out for awhile before heading upstairs to the bar area which was an even cooler space than downstairs. They were kind enough to give us a private area since we were so large! Definitely plan on coming back if I'm in Sydney again - I wish this place was in LA!

I love the Pav, and not just because it's a 10 minute stroll from my abode but it damn sure helps! Everything Merivale touches turns to gold and it's no different with Coogee Pavilion. It's got something for everyone and the pizzas are to die for (massive wood-fire oven inside) and plenty of other food and drinks to choose from. There's an indoor kids area (I avoid this like the plague), a barber shop, juice bar, gelato bar and beautiful outdoor rooftop, though in Summer this area becomes sweaty and people pack in like sardines. The bars upstairs are a bit confusing and the lines become frustratingly long so if you're like me and hate people, head to the Pav in Winter.

You're paying for the view, not the food. A slice of toast (with your choice of peanut butter, honey, jam or Vegemite) costs AUD$6.5 and the avocado toast, which I got, cost AUD$16. Quite overpriced but at least the atmosphere was pleasant.

I loved everything about this place. From the view, to the brunch, the roof and the atmosphere. I could literally spend the entire day here! After brunch they transition to dinner with a pizza section that looked amazing and seafood that smelled so fresh. You can chill and drink and take in the breathtaking views of Coogee Beach. The upstairs and roof has two bars and an even better view with cozy seating all around. This might have been my fav spot during my Australia trip!

Cool place with lots to do here very big pavilion in Coogee. Amazing views here I do recommend if you are visiting to visit Coogee beach!

Let's be real - this is one of the best places for a bevvy and pizza in all of Sydney. You absolutely cannot beat the location. It has a fantastic mix of casual bar seats, a semi-formal dining room, and an upstairs bar. People watching here is so fun. Beautiful model-y types all there clearly on the pull, families, groups of ladies who lunch, bunches of dudes checking out the groups of ladies who lunch, tourists, locals - everyone is mixing and mingling and drinking and nibbling on snacks. I absolutely LOVE their pizzas - at around $22 a pop it's good value for money and they always come out fresh and fast. The crusts are sooo soft and delicious! In true Sydney fashion it isn't cheap but for the location you can understand the prices, unlike most other dive bars that still think in spite of their crappy decor punters should fork over $9 for a schooey.

I'm here today in front of you as living proof that if you are willing to put in the time and the effort and with a little patience and luck, you will get the ultimate prize. In this case the ultimate prize is the swingy chair at the back of the Pavilion. We arrived at around 12.30pm on a Monday. There were more people than I expected for a Monday. Don't you people work?! With patient waiting, and drinking and drinking and waiting we progressively upgraded our spot from high stools by the window to fish print couch to the swingy chair. And once we had the swingy chair we couldn't very well give it up. And that folks is how we spent 10 hours boozing at the Coodge. Over the course of this mammoth session we tried much of what this place has to offer. I can recommend the pizza, the potatos (get the potatos!), the onion rings, the Trout Salad, the chips, the Bloody Marys (get the Bloody Marys!) My only gripe is looking at the bubbly menu and thinking Whoah! That escalated quickly. In the blink of an eye you go from cheap and nasty to Moët, Clicquot and Dom P with nothing in between. This is a place built for all sorts. A toy area for the kiddies. Noughts and Crosses on the wall for the big kiddies and lots of lounging space for us serious drinkers. There is a tendency for people here to let their kids run riot which can be annoying. I'm looking at you every parent in the place. I didn't go up to the rooftop bar but will definitely be back to try it. The staff were surprisingly friendly for a Hemmes establishment as hipster as this. All around the decor and service make the Pavillion comfortable enough to practically move into and made the CBH (where we went for afters) look positively drab in comparison. *Credit Dan P for "The Coodge"

As new Coogee residents, the hubs and I couldn't have been more delighted to see this beautiful pavilion take shape right before our eyes. Its truly one cool restaurant: its hip, fresh, coastal, its got nooks within nooks and really well-designed use of space. It's buzzing with excitement, and there is a massive area towards the back that's brilliant for families and kids. Having been here over a dozen times now, we feel like we've really given it a fair shake. Our problem is with the sanitation of food prep by the cooks and chefs. We've watched in disgust, on multiple occasions, a plethora of health-code violations. In the mornings while having our coffee, we have watched every single chef eat his/her breakfast on the line, (also the pizza chef eating in front of guests) eating, then wiping their mouths, face and nose with their hands, and putting their hands straight back into the food they are prepping. Annnnd, There is a giant mixer on the guest side of the restaurant, not in the kitchen or prep area, where we've seen employees working with raw batter and having their coffee at the same time=no sink for hand-washing, & restaurant guests walking or dining next to an open vat of raw batter...yuck!!! The food in general, is really pretty mediocre, and the kitchen can't time dishes to come out together for the table to save their life. Im not talking apps (or entrees in Aussie English) which obvy come out first... but when youre dining with friends its nice to eat mains together which hasnt happened yet. While we love the space, coffee or cocktails only at The Pavilion for us from here on...

The atmosphere can't be beat and I loved seeing the dedicated children's area! We enjoyed a cup of coffee and the brown rice bowl that was incredibly fresh and filling.

Great location by the beach, interesting decor, the italian-style pizza is not bad at all! (says an Italian) Thumbs up

Happening spot, with good drinks, and fresh food. We ate at the bar area towards back of Resturant by DJ spinning tunes. Service was a little slow, but the hospitality, good drinks, and fresh food made up for it. We shared lamb meatballs in fresh marinara sauce that were really good, as well as a handmade pizza that hit the spot. Good people watching, music, and atmosphere are a plus here, enjoy.

This place is huge...like, HUGE. It's a family friendly environment and great for groups. There's a pretty massive menu and you can play some games in the back as well. We had a group of 6 including a baby and service was great as someone came by to check on us every now and then. I heard they had a good burger...and that they do. Seriously, top 5 burger in Sydney easily. The chicken burger is no slouch either. But damn that cheeseburger they have is delicious and if I'm ever in Coogee again I will be ordering myself another one.

Very impressive venue, the Midas touch of Justin Hemmes seems to be running true. We came in for Sunday lunch and omg could not believe how busy this place is. With and hour and a half wait for a proper table we managed to find a perch to get something from the bar menu, which is not too bad. The venue is astonishing with crooks and nannies everywhere for whatever you fancy. Incredibly kids friendly with a whole area dedicated to table tennis, an amazing vertical wall scrabble and games galore. Kid heaven, wish I could be a kid again just for this!! Low tables and a play room add to it all, and a whole row of booths for the pile of board games look like fun. Fit out is retro beach chic, I think. We had burgers and a chicken sandwich- really a chicken burger. Nice soft buns, tasty burger, American cheese, pickles onions giddy up! Well cooked fries and tomato sauce in the traditional plastic red tomato complete the picture. We saw pizzas going by and they looked crispy, nice toppings and served on one of those wire stand thingees. Look forward to trying the real menu, the seafood platters look most excellent. As it is only half finished, the upstairs still to be done, it's pretty impressive. Recommended, will be back ... And back ... And back!

Very good one! Advanced and impressive layout design. Separated in various areas to fit different dinning environment. You can be with friends, family, kids, fellows, etc. They even got barber area, pingpong table and play ground. Kitchen is open and seafood is very fresh. Price is OK and waitress is kind. Definitely we will be back again.

As far as transformed old pubs goes, Coogee Pavillion has got to be one of the most dramatic. The old Palace has turned into a typical Merivale hipster joint that everyone wants to be seen at. It's got a market + brunch cafe + lounge setup (yes I was confused at first too but it will grow on you). Top it up with other hipsterness like little pretty flower plants, vintage bicycle display, jam jars, dudes with short sleeve shirts and bow tie and ridiculously good looking staff in general, this is definitely where all the cool kids will be this summer.

Very cute little spot along the water to end the hike along the beach. Good drink selection and very friendly and inviting service. We only had drinks but the food being brought out looked and smelled delicious.

Disappointing but not terrible. I took the family there today for my dads birthday. We got there at 11.45 and there were lots of large empty tables indoors but we were told that no larger tables were available for a long time but we could get a table outside immediately so we took it. I started noticing that the only people being seated outside were families with young kids so I smelt a rat. I checked back inside and all the large tables were still empty with no reserved signs on them. I guess Merivale aren't really child friendly. The service was good but the food was a real let down and overpriced. 3 of us had the Coogee burger which was fairly good. One of us had the Barrimundi which was a daily special. They were really let down by a dish costing $40 and had no real accompaniments. Someone else had their 'hand pies' which were like empanadas but dry and boring.

I LOVE the pizza here. It's authentic Napoli style and the atmosphere is great for hanging out with friends. I 100% recommend the spicy pizza if you like spicy food.

I don't like writing bad reviews but ended up walking out of this place after 20 minutes. We were told to sit anywhere with a flick of the hand. We had never been here before so had no idea what was going on and it was like a zoo. Tried asking 3 waitresses for a menu and was eventually given one. Whilst deciding what to have a waiter came over and told us we had to move after we were told to sit anywhere. Everything was too much work so we left and went across the road to a lovely cafe where the staff were friendly and helpful and the food was lovely. Terrible customer service!

Oh man, they are still renovating this place on the second level when I visited a month or so ago. It's amazing. I was ready to feel out of place amongst all the beautiful people, but the top floor (away from the kids on the ground floor) was airy and breezy and welcoming. It wasn't full, so I reckon we had the advantage of many new visitors to this place as it doesn't seem like it would be great when packed. As it was, it's got typical pricing for a Sydney establishment (think $40 for 4 drinks - and that's two soft drinks). Having said that, the outlook is amazing and it's worth it just for the experience. Once. It's definitely not wait service, but typical by the beach laissez faire attitude.