Ettalong Diggers

Name: Ettalong Diggers
Address: 51-52 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach, AU-NSW, Australia, 2257
Telephone: (02) 4343 0111
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

228 Reviews

$40 and under

Bistro

Top tags:

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.

Make a reservation

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

28 June 2022

7:00 pm

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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–9:00 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. Engagement parties. Weddings. Christenings. Social club events. Anniversaries. Presentation nights. Christmas parties. School formals. Conferences. Company functions. Corporate meetings.
Private party contact
Vanessa Harvey: (02) 4343 0176

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 Stop ID: 2257145
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Handmade Garlic Bread*
- Member$6.50
- Non Member$7.70
Coffin Bay Pacific Oysters
- Member$4.00
- Non Member$4.40
Seafood Tasting Plate
Coffin Bay oysters, green lip mussels, smoked salmon, cooked prawns, cocktail sauce
- Member$25.00
- Non Member$27.80
House Bruschetta*
Ask for today's selection
- Member$12.50
- Non Member$13.90
Soup of the Day
Ask for today's selection, ciabatta roll
- Member$13.50
- Non Member$15.00
Prawn Potsticker Dumplings
Ponzu dipping sauce
- Member$15.00
- Non Member$16.70
Little Creek Cheese Platter (for 2)*
Local award-winning cheeses gin cheddar, sapphire blue, goats cheese, crackers, fruit, chutney
- Member$38.00
- Non Member$42.20
Smokey Cauliflower and Black Bean Bowl
Red capsicum, cabbage, brown rice, avocado, onion, chimichurri
- Member$22.00
- Non Member$24.40

Pans

Roast Duck and Ginger Ravioli
Cherry tomato and red wine ragu
- Member$26.00
- Non Member$28.90
Wild Mushroom Risotto**
Rocket, parmesan
- Member$24.00
- Non Member$26.60
Butter Chicken Curry
Scented rice, mango chutney, poppadums
- Member$26.00
- Non Member$28.90
Chicken Parmigiana
Hand crumbed chicken breast, napolitana, mozzarella, choice of chips and salad or mash and vegetables, choice of sauce
- Member$22.00
- Non Member$24.40

Ovens

Beef and Black Bean Nachos
Corn chips, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, mozzarella
- Member$16.50
- Non Member$18.30
Roast Chicken Supreme
Roasted cauliflower puree, baby carrots, kale, potato and fennel croquettes, jus
- Member$25.00
- Non Member$27.80
Bourbon BBQ Glazed Pork Short Ribs*
Chargrilled corn cob, seasoned wedges
- Member$32.00
- Non Member$35.50
Tasmanian Salmon*
Choice of chips and salad or mash and vegetables, herb hollandaise
- Member$26.00
- Non Member$28.90
Warm Winter Market Vegetable Salad**
Feta, herbed olive oil
- Member$21.00
- Non Member$23.30
Roast of the Day^
Potato, pumpkin, seasonal vegetables, gravy
- Member$21.00
- Non Member$23.30

Grill

300g Australian Black Angus Scotch Fillet^
Café de Paris butter, roasted vine cherry tomato, potato and leek rosti, jus
- Member$42.00
- Non Member$46.60
250g Porterhouse Steak^
Choice of chips and salad or mash and vegetables, choice of sauce
- Member$28.50
- Non Member$31.60
Little Miss Piggy Burger*
Pork belly, bacon, pineapple, lettuce, smokey tomato relish, chips
- Member$22.00
- Non Member$24.40
Roasted Carrot Kale Chickpea Burger*
Kachumber salad, green chutney, sweet potato wedges
- Member$21.00
- Non Member$23.30

Fryer

Fried Local Whole Snapper
Salt and pepper seasoned snapper, tamarind chilli jam, coconut rice
- Member$30.00
- Non Member$33.30
Parmesan and Herb Crumbed Lamb Cutlets
Choice of chips and salad or mash and vegetables, choice of sauce
- Member$28.00
- Non Member$31.10
Beer Battered Barramundi
Chips, salad, tartare
- Member$25.00
- Non Member$27.80
Szechuan Squid
Chips, salad, aioli
- Member$25.00
- Non Member$27.80
Chicken Schnitzel
Hand crumbed chicken breast, choice of chips and salad or mash and vegetables, choice of sauce
- Member$20.00
- Non Member$22.20

Sides

Potato Wedges
Sour cream, sweet chilli sauce
- Member$10.00
- Non Member$11.10
Sweet Potato Wedges
Ranch dressing
- Member$10.00
- Non Member$11.10
Chips
- Member$8.00
- Non Member$8.90
Steamed Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
- Member$8.00
- Non Member$8.90
Roasted Chat Potatoes
- Member$6.00
- Non Member$6.60
Sauces
Gravy, pepper, mushroom, hollandaise, aioli
- Member$2.00
- Non Member$2.20

Kids

12 & under includes ice cream dessert

Grilled Chicken Breast
Choice of chips, chats or steamed vegetables
- Member$14.00
- Non Member$15.60
Chicken Nuggets
Choice of chips, chats or steamed vegetables
- Member$10.00
- Non Member$11.10
Battered Fish
choice of chips, chats or steamed vegetables
- Member$10.00
- Non Member$11.10
Cheeseburger
choice of chips, chats or steamed vegetables
- Member$10.00
- Non Member$11.10
Penne Pasta
Napolitana sauce, mozzarella cheese
- Member$10.00
- Non Member$11.10

Thursday - Steak Night

300g Rump or 250g Porterhouse
plus free drink (conditons apply)
- Member$20.00
- Non Member$22.20

What 228 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New South Wales
Child Friendly
New South Wales
Lunch
Central Coast
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JM
JoanneM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, friendly atmosphere, been many times, have taken and recommend dining there to friends.
AK
AlanK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience3
Roast of the day dinners were good. 4 baked potato, large pumpkin, plenty of roast beef. Very tasty. Good size meals.
JM
JohnM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Trout was very good. There was a lot of foot traffic past our table, one coughing. Service was fine. Staff were friendly.
JV
JoanneV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Roast of the day lovely and vegetables cooked just right Everyone is very helpful and friendly
KH
KevinH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, lovely lunch & menu variety very good
D
Dianne
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
The menu unfortunately is not very good. Its gone backwards a little but was still nice.
C
Canariona
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good as always, my friends and I enjoyed the food very much
JC
JamesC
Sydney
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 May 2022
overall4food2service4ambience4
My wife ordered whole fried snapper. It certainly was'nt value for money. It was so fried up and dry it should have been sent back to the kitchen.
R
Rebecca
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall4food2service3ambience3
Ordered rare steak. Came out medium to well. No point taking it back unless one person wants to eat alone. Pork for roast was cold.
PF
PeterF
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall2food2service4ambience2
The roast of the day tasted and looked like it was left over from lunch. The heirloom tomato salad with smoked salmon had a nice amount of salmon and was presented very well, but the tomatoes did not all look like or taste like they were all heirloom tomatoes.
TH
TimH
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
Servings were quite small and quality wasn’t as good as expected
SC
SharonC
New South Wales
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a good meal, great customer service. Good coffee & cake options too.
N
Narden
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 27 April 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We were celebrating a 70th Birthday and attending the lucky Birthday Monthly Drawer. Whilst we unlucky in the Drawer the two Seniors Meals were very good.
LF
LisaF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 24 April 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Nice live music outside and a great play space inside for kids.
AM
AMcL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
When in Ettalong, eat at the Diggers. Or maybe twice…. Good selection of beer and food.
LV
LindaV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We booked our table was ready when we arrived. The staff were frinedly and very helpful. the food was great
DT
DavidT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seafood sampler plate at dinner was great . Steak was good with selection of fresh veggies. Value fir money.
JM
JoanneM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service, friendliness, atmosphere, price and close to home!
C
Carol
New South Wales
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
On every occasion I have visited Diggers the staff have been friendly and helpful Food is always good Usually a pleasant experience
KM
KeriM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 27 March 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Dined outside on terrace. Perfect view. Staff very friendly. Food was hot and didn’t have to wait overly long. Very happy with meal but do think the menu is overpriced for a club meal
TS
TinderaS
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were very happy with our meals, food all come out in time Excellent service Thank you
LI
LINDSAYA
New South Wales
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 March 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Easy to book, Good service, good food and good atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
New South Wales
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Meals were average, service very friendly.
RR
RaeR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 February 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always happy with Diggers at Ettalong Beach. We all enjoyed our meals. We sat outside on the covered deck. Very enjoyable.
DM
DeborahM
Sydney
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
As always, the staff are professional and friendly. The meals are always served hot and quickly even when the restaurant is very busy. You are always met with a smile and a clean table when seated.
LM
LouiseM
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent staff, greeting and seating . Going to the bar easy Queue to order food very long. Bistro staff slow
SR
SusanR
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great food, we went on steak night and I was expecting a small meal, as most restaurants do when they have specials night but we had a lot of food, great value.
PH
PegH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
A really good venue to catch up with friends because you could talk to each other. Not crowded.Plenty of great food choices and good value.
JV
JaneV
New South Wales
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, food was delicious, the duck and ginger ravioli was a winner, as was the Zucchini risotto and salt and pepper squid. Added bonus of live singers made the night complete.
SC
SharonC
New South Wales
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Always a good meal, great specials & the kids meals are great value
K
Kat68
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal great portions, staff fabulous, Highly recommended
DB
DeniseB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 January 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Only complaint is couldnt talk at table over noise of microphone. Seating comfortable and service good.
M
Mark
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 22 January 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Unfortunately received three dead cold dinners, I think they may have forgotten to serve after cooking the food, or staff unavailable, the steaks were also tough and difficult to chew.
DB
DonnaB
New South Wales
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 January 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always great friendly service from being seated, placing order to meal arriving at the Table. The Battered Barramundi with Salad & Chips was a generous serving, fresh & crisp
GP
GeoffreyP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 21 January 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very pleasant environment. Food quality was first rate. Friendly efficient service.
TD
TinaD
Calgary
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 January 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
We enjoyed a great meal - ticks for the roast meal and Tassie salmon. I appreciated that my special request for specific seating was catered for.
CK
CathieK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 January 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
My friends and i enjoy breakfast at the club as there is harfly anyone around at the time we meet there
DM
DeborahM
Sydney
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The service as always friendly and professional. The food always hot and fresh, and the dining area very clean. You would have to travel a long way to get better value for money. Perfect food and the staff are dedicated to delivering great service.
MT
MikeT
New South Wales
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
In the main area, preferably a window seat or outside when weather is fine
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
Had a great meal, friendly staff.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

FAQs

Ettalong Diggers is rated 4.2 stars by 228 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

28 June 2022

7:00 pm

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

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–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ettalongdiggers.com/
Phone number
(02) 4343 0111
Catering
Birthday parties. Engagement parties. Weddings. Christenings. Social club events. Anniversaries. Presentation nights. Christmas parties. School formals. Conferences. Company functions. Corporate meetings.
Private party contact
Vanessa Harvey: (02) 4343 0176

Ettalong Diggers

Make a reservation

Additional information

Small Plates

Handmade Garlic Bread*

Coffin Bay Pacific Oysters

Seafood Tasting Plate

House Bruschetta*

Soup of the Day

Prawn Potsticker Dumplings

Little Creek Cheese Platter (for 2)*

Smokey Cauliflower and Black Bean Bowl

Pans

Roast Duck and Ginger Ravioli

Wild Mushroom Risotto**

Butter Chicken Curry

Chicken Parmigiana

Ovens

Beef and Black Bean Nachos

Roast Chicken Supreme

Bourbon BBQ Glazed Pork Short Ribs*

Tasmanian Salmon*

Warm Winter Market Vegetable Salad**

Roast of the Day^

Grill

300g Australian Black Angus Scotch Fillet^

250g Porterhouse Steak^

Little Miss Piggy Burger*

Roasted Carrot Kale Chickpea Burger*

Fryer

Fried Local Whole Snapper

Parmesan and Herb Crumbed Lamb Cutlets

Beer Battered Barramundi

Szechuan Squid

Chicken Schnitzel

Sides

Potato Wedges

Sweet Potato Wedges

Chips

Steamed Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

Roasted Chat Potatoes

Sauces

Kids

Grilled Chicken Breast

Chicken Nuggets

Battered Fish

Cheeseburger

Penne Pasta

Featured Items

Sunday - Roast Night

Monday - Burger Night

Tuesday - Pizza Night

Wednesday - Parmigiana Night

Thursday - Steak Night

300g Rump or 250g Porterhouse

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