Chillis Cottage

Chillis Cottage settles into Davistown with a menu that nods to the Central Coast while roaming widely for inspiration. From brunch through to dinner, the kitchen favours clean, sun-bright flavours and a relaxed, modern Australian sensibility.

Start with a spicy Miss Mary sharpened with sambal and tamari or a classic Mimosa to open proceedings. Brunch runs from avocado on sourdough with tahini, herbs and lime to eggs Benedict draped in smoked ham, spinach and hollandaise. The ocean calls in freshly shucked rock oysters, sashimi brightened with avocado and sunrise lime, and spaghetti with Fraser Island spanner crab in a saffron sauce, while a fragrant seafood curry layers coconut, lemongrass and eggplant. Sides of stir-fried organic greens or roast hasselback potatoes keep things generous, before a flourish of Champagne and strawberry sorbet or chocolate mousse.

With plates made for sharing and thoughtful kids options, it suits a family catch-up as much as a leisurely long lunch. Make a date, raise a glass, and let the good times simmer at Chillis Cottage, where coastal bounty meets comfort, beautifully.