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Downstairs Dining Area - Yana Coogee, Coogee, AU-NSW

Yana Coogee

3.8
3.8
66 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Modern Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Yana Coogee, situated a stone’s throw away from the beach on the main promenade of Coogee, is inspired by Chef Same Lane's passion for the simplicity of cooking with an open fire and the feeling of being surrounded by great food, drink and company.

The delicate smokey aromas from the kitchen greet guests as they arrive in our Australian inspired interior with exposed brick walls and leather seating booths - altogether, setting the scene for a delicious, fire-touched dining experience.

The menu will be agile to work closely with the dynamic nature of the availability of local produce. You can expect to enjoy a menu including Whole King Prawns with Nduja butter, 1.2kg black onyx Tomahawk with oregano Verde, and sides including Medley with Heirloom carrots, radish, zucchini, Sheep yoghurt, sumac, and honey. The bar serves up a beer and wine list that won’t disappoint, and cocktails that elevate the coastal vibes and set the tone for your Yana experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0424 571 250
  • Website
    https://yanacoogee.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sam Lane
  • Private party facilities
    Our cocktail lounge upstairs is available for private events.

Experiences

  • A La Carte

    Multiple dates available
    Pick and choose your way through our menu to make your perfect meal at Yana.

  • Yana Group Menu

    Multiple dates available
    The Yana group menu is required for bookings of 8+ when making online reservations. The four course meal consists of; - House-made focaccia & olives - Seasonal sharing plates - Farm to table mains & sides - Seasonal desserts Please be aware that our menu changes daily based on ingredients available from our suppliers. If you have any questions about the set menu please do not hesitate to call or email us. $95 per person.

  • Steak Night

    A$38.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Wednesday for Yana's Steak Night! For $38 enjoy a 250g Porterhouse steak with frites and your choice of Peppercorn, Gravy, or Mushroom sauce. Included is a glass of house Pinot noir or Shiraz. Cooked over open flame, using locally-sourced ingredients.

Menu

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What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Randwick and surrounds

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yana Coogee is a vibrant venue with standout live music and a "great vibe." While the food receives praise for its quality, some diners note inconsistent service and availability issues. Highlights include the "fantastic service" and the "amazing" whole barramundi. Ideal for a lively night out, but be mindful of occasional hiccups.

66 Reviews

  1. Tom

    London

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Comically bad service but food quality good, decent ambience needs management badly - forgetful halfwits letting the side down

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  2. Amanda

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    So much potential, but failed. We waited two hours for our meal. Staff were unapologetic. Some of our food was very good - others were below average. The fire alarm went off. Lots of people were complaining. When we asked for discount for the inconvenience, they came back with a higher price! The whole experience was disappointing.

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  3. Aradhita

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I’ve never posted a restaurant review before so you can imagine how memorable the dining experience was > food was boring/bland, some entrees never arrived, despite reminders, mocktail mixes weren’t stocked, mains portions were tiny, terrible ventilation at the back of the restaurant (which was right next to the toilet), communication between waitress (who didn’t speak English) and kitchen was comical, and to top it off, we got charged with things we didn’t order. Spoke to one of the waiters about the experience, who admitted, everything at the restaurant was a disaster. So much potential and just a terrible waste and disappointment. Go, literally, anywhere else!

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  4. moira

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We appreciate if was Xmas night but the whole experience was poor. The food was fine but it came inalm the wrong order the staff were stressed and the music too loud too speak. Bilmcame before we even finished so overall not what we expected We realise if wa difficult for staff but to have starters after main course and sone on the table on mains some/starters not good Fisallointed as we wanted a nice eve for Xmas

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  5. Daniel

    Sydney

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food here is decent but the service is a little lacking. There was a problem with one of my sides so they took it away but never replaced it. It also took half an hour for a drink order to come . Maybe this place would better on a quite night because they obviously did not have enough staff to give good service on this occasion

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  6. Annette

    Sydney

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    There were 7 choices on the menu unavailable - there was not much left to choose from. The focaccia was dry, the charred cabbage was old and bitter and inedible, the scallops were the size of a 5cent piece. Minimal staff who were not attentive. Very disappointed. Will not be returning.

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  7. Andy

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I know this restaurant has just had a total overhaul of management and staff and what a difference. Located in the heart of Coogee Bay road is this Jem Everything is locally sourced farm to table and cooked on the open fire the $15 margaritas are to die for!

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  8. Lauren

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing quality food which never disappoints and we love the $15 margs

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  9. Annie

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Guys working there were lovely but overall was terrible. The wine we wanted wasn’t available, steak wasn’t available, food overcooked, cocktail took 45 min and were disorganised. Not the staff fault but overall terrible

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  10. breen

    Sydney

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Nice decor with good atmosphere and nice food. Service was only okay with new untrained staff but that can be overcome.

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FAQs

Yana Coogee is rated 3.8 stars by 66 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 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Yana Coogee

244 Coogee Bay Rd, Coogee, AU-NSW 2034

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Arden St
  • Area
    Coogee
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sam Lane
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
  • Website
    https://yanacoogee.com.au/
  • Phone number
    0424 571 250
  • Private party facilities
    Our cocktail lounge upstairs is available for private events.
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