Cowrie, The Terrigal, South East Coastal and Lake Suburbs

The Cowrie Details

The Cowrie Address

109 Scenic Hwy
Terrigal NSW 2260
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Cuisines

Modern Australian, Seafood

Chef

Brett Dengate

Prices

Average Meal Price $72 - based on one entree & main course only

General Price
Entrees $26.00-$36.00
Mains $36.00-$45.00
Desserts $18.00-$29.00
Set Menu - Set Price Menu available for Lunch 7 days.
2 Course set menu (choice of entree main or main dessert) $45 including a glass of wine and bread
3 Course set menu $55 including a glass of wine and bread

Lunch
Set Menu - Choice of Entree/Main or Main/Dessert
Includes a glass of Cowrie Select wine and bread
2 courses for $45.00

Degustation
5 courses
Without wine $110.00
With wine $160.00

Prices last updated: 03/2011

Bookings

Bookings are preferred

Rooms & Capacity

No of Seats 80

Parking

Street Parking
Parking Suggestions
Complimentary Shuttle Bus service available to local surrounds. 24 hours notice required.

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User Reviews of The Cowrie, Terrigal

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9.5 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 10 Service 10 Value 9

Absolutely love The Cowrie. If you have not already been here I highly recommend. It's a lovely small restaurant. Both times I have been there were for dinner so I look forward to going there during the day to take in the magical view.

May 29, 2012

Danni M.
3

9 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 9

Enjoyed lunch here yesterday with friends and family. It was my Aunt's birthday and we dined in the private dining room, and the view was lovely, even on a grey rainy day like it was yesterday. The food was excellent, as was the service. I look forward to returning again soon.

Apr 12, 2012

necromancer
347

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 10 Service 10 Value 8

We dined at The Cowrie last night, Easter Sunday, just my partner and I, and we were so impressed! We have been wanting to go there for about 3 years now, and we weren't disappointed.

The service was wonderful, we were able to sit out on the Balcony as there were no view tables left and this gesture was very much appreciated, we watched the lighning show over Terrigal and the coast! on the sheltered cosy balcony. We can only imagine what the daytime view is like, we will be returning for lunch sometime. Our waitress last night couldn't do enough for us and was so friendly and attentive, made our night really lovely.

The food was superb. We had the Seafood Platter for two - Yum! Then the cheesecake for dessert which we shared, the flavours were delicious. Thankyou for a memorable, romantic and beautiful evening.

Apr 09, 2012

Angela H.
1

0 of 1 reader found the following review helpful

5 Average

Food 7 Ambience 7 Service 3 Value 3

Lovely location - especially during daylight. Food was great - service did not match the food. A couple of warnings...the floor levels varying due to different surfaces... we saw 2 people trip during the evening because of the varying levels. Be sure to check the bill... we were overcharged. They also charge a surcharge per person for at Saturday night ($2.00 per head) probably to get around the new (ish) laws. Just leaves another bitter taste... No won't go back.

Feb 12, 2012

insiders
1

1 of 1 reader found the following review helpful

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 8

Didn't expect to find such a good restaurant in Terrigal. (Having said that, don't know the area well). Food was pretty good, reasonably priced, quite happy with the service as well. Waitress was very attentive. View was amazing from the restaurant, trick is to ask for table near the balcony or outside on the balcony if weather is warm enough.

Jan 04, 2012

Brown rice
3

10 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 10 Service 10 Value 10

This restaurant is by far the best food and location we have had!We like dining out, thought we would start reviewing as The Cowrie inspired us to take the time to write about it.

We went for lunch, very freindly waiters, no window tables left so we sat on the balcony, slightly windy but ok as we relized when our food started to arrive that we had the best seat in town, how fresh does seafood get - oysters amazing,sea treasures entree very clever and tasty, Jewfish with a seawater foam and lobster dumplings was fantasy material.

We are visiting from Sydney for weekened and will visit Terrigal more often just sit on the balony and eat beautiful seafood.

Oct 15, 2011

zuko
1

7.8 Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 5

We were given a gift voucher for Xmas and finally got time to use it, the food was wonderful as was the service and the view was fabulous, will definitely be returning.

Oct 03, 2011

stanfam
1

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 7 Value 10

Made a last minute booking and lunched at The Cowrie with 3 girlfriends. Took advantage of the Spring Fixed Lunch Menu, 2 courses and a glass of wine for $45. Superb, the food was magnificent and beautifully presented, the wine was decent. The service wasn't brilliant but we were having a nice relaxed lunch so it didn't worry us. Would definitely visit again.

Aug 21, 2011

Hollie1210
25

9 Highly Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 9

I took my wife here for our wedding anniversary and I was slightly concerned as friends had told me in the past that the restaurant was expensive and the food could be disappointing. But I was pleasantly surprised. I especially appreciated the knowledgeable advice from a french sommelier on which wine would best complement our meal, something which I must say, I didn't expect from a Central Coast restaurant. Overall a very pleasing experience and I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others.

Jun 14, 2011

RonaldK
1

10 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 10 Service 10 Value 10

We dined here for my wifes birthday it was to say the least an amazing experience. Someone has transformed this restaurant into gem. We have been here before about a two years ago our experience then was very average as we waited for every thing and the place looked old.

But now the decor is now something special with modern greys and great colourful art works which really works the food is unique and flavoursome, the service world class and the view the position of this restaurant is simply amazing, Terrigal and the Central Coasts best experience for us ever, well done to every one at The Cowrie!

May 10, 2011