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Ettalong Diggers, Ettalong Beach, AU-NSW

Ettalong Diggers

4.3
4.3
425 Reviews
$A40 and under
Bistro

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 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.

Dining areas

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.

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 425 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
                                                                                    • 4.2Ambience
                                                                                    • 4.3Value

                                                                                    Noise • Energetic

                                                                                    Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                    • New South Wales

                                                                                      Great for brunch

                                                                                    • New South Wales

                                                                                      Child-friendly

                                                                                    • 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 "great value" meals and "fabulous" service. The venue is ideal for family gatherings, featuring a "broad menu" that caters to all ages. While the wait times can be lengthy during busy periods, the friendly staff and enjoyable atmosphere make it a welcoming choice.

                                                                                    425 Reviews

                                                                                    1. Terry & Karen

                                                                                      New South Wales

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 9 February 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      Excellent location next to Mantra with good food & ambience.

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                                                                                    2. Will

                                                                                      Sydney

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 9 February 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      We had a great time at the diggers to celebrate my dad’s 74th birthday. Table was great, food was good, bar was busy so maybe one more staff member to handle that, didn’t realise there was a raffle until we left. And the musician outside was fantastic. We needed up out there listening and a bit of a dance.

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                                                                                    3. Greg

                                                                                      New South Wales

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 5 February 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Very enjoyable lunch with our two oldest granddaughters

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                                                                                    4. Jennifer

                                                                                      New South Wales

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 31 January 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Large table. Ordered 8 meals on one number. All the meals came out at the same time. Food was good.

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                                                                                    5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                      New South Wales

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 19 January 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                      Food very acceptable. A little noisy but we all enjoyed ourselves

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                                                                                    6. Yoram

                                                                                      New South Wales

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 11 January 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      food was good value it took too long for service when you have an event you may need more kitchen staff. we arrived around 6.45pm and we received the food around 7.45 just in time to finish fast and enter the show

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                                                                                    7. Sue

                                                                                      New South Wales

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 11 January 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      We decided to eat at the diggers before the show we were going to. I has the Parmesan lamb chops and veg. Chops were very chewy and tastless. Huge meal which I couldn't eat it all. Filling but definitely wouldn't buy that again. My husband said him Switzer has no flavour either. Next time we'll eat elsewhere before we go.

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                                                                                    8. Donna

                                                                                      New South Wales

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 3 January 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                      New menu better a bit more up market. The salad menu needs a bit of attention but overall price and meals good for family dinning.

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                                                                                    9. Peri

                                                                                      New South Wales

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 28 December 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                                      The menu was very poor not much choice We booked on table one, it was confirmed but my name was not on table it was not reserved

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                                                                                    10. Shelagh

                                                                                      New South Wales

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 28 December 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      An improved menu with good value meals for adults and children.

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                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                    Ettalong Diggers is rated 4.3 stars by 425 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                    19:00
                                                                                    Booked 4 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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