DONOVANS Surf Club Restaurant & Bar
A breezy, light-filled locale with breathtaking water views, offering a broad menu from breakfast to seafood.
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DONOVANS Surf Club Restaurant & Bar
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A breezy, light-filled locale with breathtaking water views, offering a broad menu from breakfast to seafood.
Book Ahead
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, as the restaurant can get quite busy.
Early Bird Breakfast
Visit between 7am-8:30am for fantastic $10 breakfast specials.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Australian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+61 2 6652 9870
Address
23 Surf Club Rd, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia
Website
donovansvenues.com.au/Highlights
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Stunning Beachfront Views
Dine with unparalleled views of Park Beach, perfect for whale watching in season or enjoying a sunset.
Breakfast Specials
Early birds can snag delicious brekkie specials for just $10 between 7am and 8:30am.
Epic Seafood Chowder
Indulge in a rich, chunky seafood chowder, so good it's also offered as a takeaway special.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, as the restaurant can get quite busy.
Early Bird Breakfast
Visit between 7am-8:30am for fantastic $10 breakfast specials.
Consider Sharing
Dishes can be large and flavorful; consider sharing for a diverse tasting experience.
Explore the Menu
If one dish isn't to your taste, the menu is extensive with many other highly-rated options.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, as the restaurant can get quite busy.
Early Bird Breakfast
Visit between 7am-8:30am for fantastic $10 breakfast specials.
Consider Sharing
Dishes can be large and flavorful; consider sharing for a diverse tasting experience.
Explore the Menu
If one dish isn't to your taste, the menu is extensive with many other highly-rated options.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Donovan's Surf Club Restaurant & Bar is praised for its stunning beachfront location and friendly service, offering a wide variety of dishes from breakfast to seafood. While many enjoy the atmosphere and good food, some reviews mention inconsistencies in food quality and value for money, particularly with certain breakfast and brunch items. Despite occasional critiques, the positive aspects of the view, service, and the extensive menu keep patrons returning.
"A lovely spot to sit and have breakfast/lunch. Beautiful view of the beachfront. The staff were lovely and very helpful and friendly. Food was quite good. My Korean chicken was a little overcooked n a bit heavy on the sauce but overall a nice meal. Can sit inside n outside on the covered verandah. I suggest you make a booking as it can get quite busy."
Simone
"I was kind of underwhelmed when I arrived. A line of people waiting to order, a sign that said please wait to be seated and no one in sight except a girl making coffees.
For $16 I’d have hoped for more than a small piece of sourdough that seemed barely toasted and more like browned on the top, and half a tomato that looked like it had been in the fridge for a week. Adding the hash brown and bacon for $11 was reasonable but didn’t really take the edge off a disappointing plate.
The ice coffee was lacking in taste and I felt like I was drinking sugary milk.
For what looked like a great place for breakfast, I was really disappointed."
Lisa Barr
"Best place to eat in Coffs Easily !
We’ve been following chef Matt for a while and his videos inspired us to make a booking and we were not disappointed!
Food was epic , staff were amazing.
Made the trip down worth it .
Just about to go back for second lunch in 2 days !
The atmosphere was brilliant and you just had to look around to see so many people smiling and having a wonderful time . Smiles all round .
Can’t wait to go back !
Highly recommend 5 stars 🌟"
Kurt Widderick
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, they offer $10 breakfast specials between 7am and 8:30am for early birds.
It is recommended to make a reservation in advance, especially during peak times, as it can get very busy.
The restaurant boasts stunning, uninterrupted views of Park Beach and the ocean, with opportunities to see whales from May to November.
Yes, the restaurant offers good gluten-free options.
The seafood chowder is frequently mentioned as being particularly delicious with generous chunks of seafood.
The bar only accepts cash. It's advisable to check with the restaurant for other payment methods for the dining area.
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