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Ettalong Diggers, Ettalong Beach, AU-NSW

Ettalong Diggers

4.3
4.3
410 Reviews
$A40 and under
Bistro

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
For classic bistro-style dining with something for everyone, this is the place! Juicy steaks from the grill, schnitzels, succulent fresh seafood, pasta, salads and kids’ meals….with beautiful views to match.

Choose to dine on the sun-drenched Tallow Beach Terrace or Bistro 51.

While you dine at Bistro 51, the kids can enjoy our Starfish Kids Play Zone which features an enclosed play area for younger children plus arcade games.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 4343 0111
  • Website
    http://www.ettalongdiggers.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Fayers
  • Catering
    Birthday parties.<br />Engagement parties.<br />Weddings.<br />Christenings.<br />Social club events.<br />Anniversaries.<br />Presentation nights.<br />Christmas parties.<br />School formals.<br />Conferences.<br />Company functions.<br />Corporate meetings.
  • Location
    51-52 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach, AU-NSW 2257
  • Area
    Ettalong Beach
  • Parking details
    The club has a large basement and on-grade car park on site.
  • Public transit
    Ocean View Rd at Broken Bay Rd<br />Stop ID: 2257145
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

Bistro 51 Summer 23/24 Menu

Small Plates

  • Marinated mixed olives

    • Pacific oysters

      • Handmade Garlic Bread

        • Chef's bruscetta of the day

          • Seafood tasting plate

            • Beetroot cured Tasmanian salmon

              • Queensland "Peel your own" tiger prawns

                • Spanish cheese and leek croquettes

                  • Chicken liver parfait

                    • Chicken satay skewers

                      • Sharing platter 2-4

                        Chef's Signature Dishes

                        • Roasted Tasmanian salmon fillet

                          • Pork cutlet, lemon and herb crumb

                            • Mediterranean chicken souvlaki bowl

                              Classics

                              • Stone & Wood freshly beer battered fish

                                • Chicken schnitzel

                                  • Chicken parmigiana

                                    • Beef and black bean nachos

                                      • Vegetarian nachos

                                        • Roast of the day

                                          Steaks and Burgers

                                          • 300g Black Angus scotch fillet

                                            • 250g grain fed porterhouse steak

                                              • Aussie burger on a damper roll

                                                • Falafel burger on Turkish roll

                                                  Salads

                                                  • Heirloom tomatoes and basil salad

                                                    • Salmon and chicory salad

                                                      Pizza

                                                      • Classic margherita pizza

                                                        • Carnivore pizza

                                                          Kids

                                                          • Chicken nuggetes

                                                            • Calamari rings

                                                              • Cheeseburger

                                                                • Penne pasta

                                                                  Sides

                                                                  • Potato wedges

                                                                    • Sweet potato fries

                                                                      Chef's In-house Desserts

                                                                      • White chocolate panna cotta

                                                                        • Eton mess

                                                                          Theme Nights

                                                                          • Sunday | Roast night

                                                                            • Monday | Pasta night

                                                                              • Tuesday | Burger night

                                                                                • Wednesday | Parmi and schnitty night

                                                                                  • Thursday | Steak night

                                                                                    Last updated: 6 March 2024

                                                                                    What 410 people are saying

                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                    4.3
                                                                                    4.3 based on recent ratings
                                                                                    • 4.2Food
                                                                                    • 4.3Service
                                                                                    • 4.1Ambience
                                                                                    • 4.3Value

                                                                                    Noise • Energetic

                                                                                    Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                    • New South Wales

                                                                                      Great for brunch

                                                                                    • New South Wales

                                                                                      Child-friendly

                                                                                    • New South Wales

                                                                                      Gluten-free-friendly

                                                                                    • New South Wales

                                                                                      Healthy

                                                                                    • New South Wales

                                                                                      Hot spot

                                                                                    • New South Wales

                                                                                      Great for live music

                                                                                    • Central Coast

                                                                                      Best Overall

                                                                                    • Central Coast

                                                                                      Best Food

                                                                                    • Central Coast

                                                                                      Best Service

                                                                                    • Central Coast

                                                                                      Best Ambience

                                                                                    • Central Coast

                                                                                      Best Value

                                                                                    • Central Coast

                                                                                      Good for groups

                                                                                    • Central Coast

                                                                                      Healthy

                                                                                    • Central Coast

                                                                                      Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                    • Central Coast

                                                                                      Good for special occasions

                                                                                    • Central Coast

                                                                                      Lively

                                                                                    • Central Coast

                                                                                      Most Booked

                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                    Ettalong Diggers offers a vibrant dining experience with a broad menu and quick service. Guests appreciate the "great atmosphere," "fantastic service," and "high-quality entertainment." While booking issues and mixed reviews on specific dishes exist, the restaurant is noted for its "value for money" and accommodating staff. Ideal for groups and family gatherings.

                                                                                    410 Reviews

                                                                                    1. Rosina

                                                                                      New South Wales

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 27 November 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      We had the seniors meal which was perfect size and tested great. Meal was served quite quickly which was surprising as it was very busy.

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                                                                                    2. Maria

                                                                                      New South Wales

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 27 November 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      10/10 Great Food Staff are Fabulous Everyone Happy Caters for All Ages Highly Recommend

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                                                                                    3. Karen

                                                                                      New South Wales

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 18 November 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      Monday night Pasta/Gnocchi special all table had either dish commented it was tasty & presented well. The evening was fun watching the winners of the Christmas Toy Raffle.

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                                                                                    4. Elizabeth

                                                                                      Sunshine Coast

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      vip
                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      We go to diggers often, and usually book for Friday and Saturday nights. We booked for Friday night which was exceptionally busy due to them having a show on. You now need to walk around to find your reserved table where a year ago they would check you in and show you to your table. We found our table, as due to being so busy there was only a couple of reserved tables left. Wait for meals was 45 minutes. However the food is very good. On Saturday night we walked around to find our reserved table, which we could not find. We found a young girl who looked up to see if we had a reservation which we did. She said someone must have taken your table, just sit anywhere. This is not the first time this has happened as happened in August, would have been interesting if this had happened on the Friday night where there was no unreserved tables left.

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                                                                                    5. Marilin

                                                                                      New South Wales

                                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 5 November 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      We had a great time though we didn't win anything in the Melbourne Cup 😀

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                                                                                    6. Maria

                                                                                      New South Wales

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 30 October 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Fabulous Night Food was Great Service was Fantastic Great Value too

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                                                                                    7. Barbara

                                                                                      Melbourne

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 27 October 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                                      family catchup lunch for 6 - small cramped interior bistro table and we had to locate extra chairs for comfortable seating - noticed that smaller groups had tables with 8 seats - noise from music and entertainer was unendurable with conversation impossible - eventually able to grab seat outside on balcony which was sealed off from noisy bistro - enjoyable meal and drinks followed - went to 4pm mowtown tribute show which was good in parts - overall a mixed rating

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                                                                                    8. Margaret

                                                                                      New South Wales

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 26 October 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      Very nice place to eat, staff helpful, not noisy and food was delicious. Also easy to book online

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                                                                                    9. Michael

                                                                                      New South Wales

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 19 October 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      One of the best places I have ever ate would eat there every time I come for a holiday

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                                                                                    10. Colleen

                                                                                      New South Wales

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 19 October 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      Everyone was full of praise for their food. The quality was exceptional in every dish. However the service was a little slow. We waited nearly an hour for our orders.

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                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                    Ettalong Diggers is rated 4.3 stars by 410 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                    19:00
                                                                                    Booked 15 times today
                                                                                    Google Map for Ettalong Diggers

                                                                                    51-52 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach, AU-NSW 2257

                                                                                    Dining areas

                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                    • Area
                                                                                      Ettalong Beach
                                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                                      Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                      $A40 and under
                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                      Bistro, Modern Australian
                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                      Casual Dining
                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                      Casual Dress
                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                      The club has a large basement and on-grade car park on site.
                                                                                    • Public transit
                                                                                      Ocean View Rd at Broken Bay RdStop ID: 2257145
                                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                                      Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                    • Executive Chef
                                                                                      Matt Fayers
                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                      Patio/Outdoor Dining
                                                                                    • Website
                                                                                      http://www.ettalongdiggers.com/
                                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                                      (02) 4343 0111
                                                                                    • Catering
                                                                                      Birthday parties.<br />Engagement parties.<br />Weddings.<br />Christenings.<br />Social club events.<br />Anniversaries.<br />Presentation nights.<br />Christmas parties.<br />School formals.<br />Conferences.<br />Company functions.<br />Corporate meetings.
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