Rick Stein at Coogee Beach – the beautiful new beachfront restaurant spearheaded by legendary chef, TV star and cookbook author Rick Stein, alongside his Aussie wife Sarah Stein – is officially open. Always dreamt of tasting Stein’s world-famous seafood? Now you can.
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Called Rick Stein at Coogee Beach, the 224-seat restaurant boasts a cracking location within the new InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach. And although Stein has NSW restaurants in Mollymook and Port Stephens, his new venue is his flagship Australian restaurant.
Featuring a coastal-chic dining room, a relaxed bar perfect for golden-hour cocktails, plus a sun-drenched courtyard, the new Rick Stein at Coogee Beach brings Stein’s signature fresh seafood and relaxed vibe to the Eastern Suburbs.
Stein says: “Coogee Beach feels like the perfect home for us in Australia. Its connection to the ocean, its sense of ease and its warmth are everything I love about cooking seafood. We’re delighted to now be welcoming guests and we look forward to the summer ahead.”
Leading the day-to-day operations of the kitchen is head chef Colin Chun (ex-Hilton Sydney, Pullman and W Taipei), who shares Stein’s cooking ethos of honest food and celebrating incredible produce.
“Opening Rick Stein at Coogee Beach is a privilege. Rick’s influence on my cooking runs deep, and it’s exciting to bring that shared philosophy to this beautiful location. This week marks the beginning of something very special," Chun says.
As for the menu, expect mahi mahi caught off the coast of Nelson Bay, Stockton pipis from Port Stephens, line-caught mackerel from Ulladulla, and Nelson Bay blue swimmer crab for Stein’s signature Singapore blue swimmer crab. Plus, come for Stein’s British-style fish and chips with mushy peas and hand-cut chips.
The restaurant is a joint collaboration with Australian partners Salter Brothers, who acquired Bannisters Group in 2024.
Fresh seafood, a couple of Margaritas and Sydney sun and sea? Rick Stein at Coogee Beach – we're so glad you're here.
Rick Stein at Coogee Beach is now open at InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach. Bookings can be made here.
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