Coffs Harbour’s dynamic and energetic Jetty Strip is home to a host of great dining options, from contemporary Modern Australian cuisine, classic Italian fare, and some of the best seafood you’ll find anywhere. The restaurant scene here is exciting and growing all the time, and these places are some of the best around.
A perfect piece of home-grown Italian tradition in the heart of the Coffs Coast. Fiasco Ristorante serves up classic, upmarket Italian cuisine from its open kitchen, with a dedication to local produce and authentic tastes and flavours. A culinary gem in Coffs Harbour’s dining scene, with highlights like wood-grilled octopus and home-made gnocchi making this a go-to spot for a great meal. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm to 11pm.
Latitude 30 is set right on the picturesque, working harbour, looking out over the Pacific, and has some of the most spectacular dinner views imaginable, with Muttonbird Island and the Solitary Islands Marine Park laid out in front of you. The food is equally exceptional, with head chef Marcus Blackwell concocting some truly staggering seafood platters and tapas style sharing plates. Open daily from 11am to 10pm.
Lime Mexican
Lime Mexican provides unexpectedly authentic Mexican tastes, flavours and experience in a delightfully decorated spot not far from the harbour. A modern, contemporary take on traditional Mexican cooking, the food is served tapas-style alongside tasty larger sharing platters. Exposed brick and wall-mounted sombreros adds to the charm, and the cocktail menu is well worth exploring. Open daily from 5am to 9pm.
The Fishermen’s Co-Operative has been operating in Coffs Harbour for over 50 years, and is an institution in town. Owned by around 50 local fisherman, they provide all the fresh fish to the bars, restaurants and markets in town. Their covered deck is also home to the best, freshest and most mouthwatering fish and chips it is possible to find, quite literally straight from the sea. Come down for traditional fish and chips, or the more exciting options on the Catch of the Day specials board. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm, and weekends 9am to 7pm.
Set in an old butter factory perched perfectly on the Promenade, overlooking Coffs Creek, the Shearwater Restaurant is one of those locations that stays with you for some time. The food is pretty special too, Modern Australian with a slight Asian edge, and the extensive wine list provides some excellent options to toast the fine views and finer dining. A wonderful spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 8am to 10pm, and Sunday to Tuesday 8am to 3pm.
A creative and edgy take on Asian fusion cooking, CreAsian is a bit of a sensation in the Coff Harbour restaurant scene. Head chef Owen Young expertly combines the traditional Chinese recipes of his own family with flavours from across South East Asia, and gives it all a thoroughly modern twist. The restaurant is delightfully decorated with nods to the Asian heritage of its head honcho, and the open kitchen allows diners to see the chefs at work. Open Monday to Saturday from 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm.