Sounds on West

Name: Sounds on West
Address: 2-3 / 277 West Street, Umina Beach, AU-NSW, Australia, NSW 2257
Telephone: (02) 4339 9023
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

259 Reviews

$40 and under

Barbecue

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Sounds On West is the offshoot of Six String Brewing Co (Erina, NSW), so not only are we local, but we take great pride in supporting Australian artisan producers, suppliers and ingredients (including herbs grown right in our backyard).

We also exclusively and passionately support Australian Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries.

Don’t be afraid to try something new!

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

27 June 2022

June 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

7:00 pm

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(02) 4339 9023

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Barbecue
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 4339 9023
Website
http://soundsonwest.com.au/
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
2-3 / 277 West Street Umina Beach, AU-NSW NSW 2257
Area
Umina Beach
Cross Street
Norman Street
Parking Details
None
Entertainment
Live Music: Local Artist during Thu-Sat Nights, Sun Afternoon.
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Frickles*$8.00
Pickled jalapenos and gherkins coated in special spices and fried until golden and crispy. Served with a side of aioli
Pork Belly Bites$15.00
Delicious sticky cubes of smoked pork belly coated in a tasty Cuban style BBQ sauce and topped with sesame seeds
Smoked Chorizo Arancini$13.00
Smoked Rodriguez chorizo arancini, served with garlic aioli and topped with parmesan cheese
Mojo Wings$15.00
Saucy Cuban style chicken wings coated in a fresh, herby, citrusy mojo sauce! So good you'll be licking your fingers!
Southern Fried Halloumi Baos X2$13.00
With pickled radish, spinach, chives and aioli
Pork Belly Baos X2$13.00
With pickled cabbage, shallots, radish, aioli, and fresh chilli to top it off

Burgers

All Burgers are served on a brioche bun with a side of chips. Chips are not gluten free, but gluten free buns are available on request

The Classy Classic$18.00
The humble cheeseburger made with a medium rare beef patty, American cheese, pickles, tomato sauce and mustard. Yes please!
The Umina Fried$21.00
Crunchy Kentucky fried style chicken breast on a bed of creamy dill slaw, plus American cheese, burger mayo and Sounds Secret sauce. You'd think you are in Kentucky!
The Sounds Succulent$18.00
Low n' slow smoked brisket slices, American cheese, house made sauerkraut, burger mayo & Sounds secret sauce. Sounds succulent right?
Mojo Chicken$20.00
A grilled marinated chicken breast fillet, mixed leaf lettuce, American cheese, tomato, onion, and lashings of house Mojo sauce and burger mayo

Mains

Please note: Smoked meats are only available until sold out and are prepared based on booking numbers

Brisket$25.00
The iconic cut of beef from the lower chest. Smoked low n' slow for at least 8 hours, resulting in a taste you can't get enough of! Served with creamy slaw, a pickle, and a side of Sounds secret sauce
Beef Short Rib$30.00
Smoked beef ribs are a thing of beauty, and unlike the name, they never fall short. With a crust of dark bark, scarlet smoke rings and strands of melt in your mouth meaty goodness. Served with creamy slaw, a pickle, and a side of Sounds secret sauce
Pulled Pork$23.00
Our 'Boston Butts' will have you kicking yourself for not trying them sooner! Smoked whole and pulled to order, why not pig out! Served with creamy slaw, a pickle, and a side of Sounds secret sauce
Spoiled for Choice$75.00
Ever been so spoiled for choice that you can't decide what to get? Well no need to stress, this gives you the option of 2 smoked meats and 2 sides of your choice, as well as creamy slaw, pickles, cornbread, and sauce. Perfect to share!
Butchers Block$125.00
Everyone talks about farm to table, and this brings the farm to you! A selection of our finest core range smoked options including brisket, 2 short ribs and pulled pork, as well as smoked sausages, creamy slaw, cornbread, and 4 different sauces. It also comes with an assortment of house made pickled treats

Sides

Mac Daddy$14.00
Made with 3 delicious cheeses and a touch of our secret house seasoning for added flavour. Topped with a drizzle of truffle oil, breadcrumbs, and shallots. Comfort food at its finest!
Grilled Fennel*$13.00
Pickled and grilled fennel wedges topped with parmesan cheese, chives, and a lemon-maple dressing
Parmesan Truffle Fries*$13.00
Crunchy golden fries topped with grated parmesan cheese and truffle oil
Pulled Pork Loaded Fries$15.00
Crispy fries topped with juicy pork butt pulled to perfection, parmesan cheese, Secret Sauce and pickled radish
Zucchini Corn Bread$1.00
A classic dish dating back to the native Americans. Something this old has got to be good! Made with a veggie twist
Sweet Potato Chunks$13.00
Chunky pieces of roasted sweet potato tossed in a chilli-shallot butter. Topped with a tasty garlic and parsley dressing, as well as a dusting of grated parmesan
Mash and Gravy$14.00
A Sounds winter favourite! Creamy mashed potatoes topped with our house made brisket gravy
Buttered Beans*$12.00
Green beans tossed in lemon butter and topped with chives. A simple but tasty (and relatively healthy) side dish to offset all that heavy smoked meat deliciousness

Additional Sauces

$2 each

Sounds Secret Sauce
Creamy Dill Ranch
Garlic Aioli
Frank's Hot Sauce
Burger Mayo
Tomato Sauce
Mojo Sauce

Kids Meals

Fried Chicken Tenders$10.00
Crispy crumbed chicken served with chips and tomato sauce
Cheeseburger Sliders (2)$12.00
With mini beef patties, cheese, and tomato sauce served with chips
Kids Mac$10.00
The kid's version of the Mac Daddy made with not 1, not 2, but 3 cheeses! Topped with breadcrumbs and sure to please
Kids Chips$5.00
Crunchy, golden, lightly salted chippies with a side of tomato sauce

Desserts

House Made Donuts$12.00
Soft, fluffy balls of goodness tossed in cinnamon sugar and served on a bed of Dulce De Leche and vanilla bean ice cream. Who needs dinner when you can skip straight to this!
Ice Cream Sundae$12.00
3 scoops of vanilla bean ice cream topped with your choice of caramel, strawberry, or chocolate topping, as well as sprinkles, chocolate soil, wafer sticks and strawberry
Double Choc Brownie$12.00
A delicious slice of fudgy chocolate brownie with white chocolate bits throughout. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate crumb
Berry Cheesecake$12.00
Acreamy mixed berry cheesecake on a Granita biscuit base and topped with berry compote

What 259 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

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

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LouiseG
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All excellent including my 1 year old grandson who enjoyed the brisket and ribs
K
Kazza
Orange County
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Staff were very helpful & obliging kids food came out super quick all food was delicious sat outside was great
C
Colliarno
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
I enjoyed myself but was disappointed with the food. Decent portions but I did not enjoy the flavour in the dish I chose. Did not like the old woblbly table I was escorted too. Atmosphere good, a little pricey.
SP
SharleneP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sounds on West was great. We had great food and drinks and the service was amazing. Staff were attentive, friendly and fun. Would recommend to all!
M
Mark
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great beers. The new beer garden at the back is a great addition!
S
Snakey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2021
overall4food5service3ambience5
Delicious food and generous servings. Not a cheap meal but worth it for a special occasion. Reasonably kid friendly. Staff could hone their skills to be a bit more attentive - they are a reasonably young staff.
KS
KellieS
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to locals night. Food was simply amazing. Love this place and have missed not being able to sit in and dine. Will be back on a regular basis
JH
JulianH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2021
overall3food3service2ambience1
3 staff on the floor, 4 tables, it took 15 mins to be seen once we arived for our booking. We mentioned in the booking app it was my partners Bday, and we were asked if we were here for any special reason after we gave them our booking name? We ordered and 1/4 of the mains menu (1dish) was already sold out at 7.20pm. Not once did we get a call back at the table despite ordering drinks with dinner, no repeat orders as staff stood around talking most of the night. We finally caught the attention of the staff so we coukd order s second drink after dinner was finished. The food; All the meats were ok...as in hot and not too dry. Corn was luke warm, 2 x small cobs bathing in some white cream sauce and Chili slices for $10. Mac n Cheese also Luke warm when it arrived. Everyone at the table was underwhelmed. Such a pity aa I heard good things once upon a time, seems like something has gone wrong since then
ST
SebT
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic place to grab dinner. Smoked meats are all ridiculously delicious and you'll end up eating till you're stuffed!
JP
JessP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing. Service and food were 10/10. They even told us we had probably over ordered(they were right we took some home) so saved us some $ Can’t wait for our next meal
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food, service, people and vibe. Will definitely be returning! 👊🏻
KB
KimB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 26 November 2021
overall3food4service3ambience1
Great food, but eating in a wind tunnel is not much fun. It was freezing cold, had to ask 3 times for the air conditioner to be turned off and the door was wide open and the wind was so strong and cold. Couldn’t eat properly as my hair was blown in my face from the strong wind. Just wanted to eat and get out of there. Maybe next time it would be better to get take away instead.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tasmania
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Braised brisket was the winner for us. Only suggestions ,would have been great to serve 4 wings,rather than 3☺️
SB
SherriB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 November 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a fabulous night… the pork belly bites and arancini balls were amazing… great drinks too 😊
JA
JenA
Sydney
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were lucky to get a booking outside in the garden it was perfect, the only little comment would be to have some chill music outside. Looking forward to our next visit. Jen
R
Rocky
New South Wales
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2021
overall3food5service3ambience5
I'll start here: the food we ended up with was delicious and there was a lot of it. However, we were really disappointed by the lack of options available to us. We made a 6.30 reservation weeks in advance which was then changed by them to 7 which was no problem. Then on the day they called and asked us to come at 8.30 instead. We agreed to. But by the time 8.30 came around, they had run out of ribs and pork leaving only brisket from the main menu. We went there for the ribs. They were also out of our favourite starter. We ordered an alternative pork they offered, the brisket and two sides only to be told that they didn't have the other pork but we could have the pork bites (usually a starter) in a main size. Then they came back to let us know they were also out of one of the sides we'd ordered. I'm sure if we'd been able to arrive at 6.30 we would have had more choice but we were flexible to their needs only to arrive to very limited options. Like I said, the food we ended up with was delicious, but definitely not what we went there for. We were then also charged for someone else's meal and had to be reimbursed. The menu states they may run out of items because they order to bookings, but we had been booked in weeks in advance and ended up with only a mains choice of brisket or brisket. Our advice is to make an early booking and keep it, even if you're asked to push it back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 June 2021
overall4food4service4ambience3
Chicken wings amazing, cocktails amazing, overall thoroughly enjoyed the food. Service great. Desert thumbs down, stale brownie and seemed like store bought ice cream which was melted when arrived. Would come again for the wings
KA
KATHLEENM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 June 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time! Lovely for the kids out the back. Thanks
TC
TiannaC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2021
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food was great! Only thing that was a bit of a let down was the new cocktail menu. Otherwise good overall
AB
ArnoB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 June 2021
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great food and a quick service. It was a bit cold but after asking they did close the door and that helped.
M
Mary
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 26 May 2021
overall3food3service3ambience3
Boutique beer, really nice. small and side dishes are innovative and don't find them in normal restaurants. Both our main meat dishes were too dry and disappointing. They were not to our liking. Will try other dishes next time.
SL
SueL
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 May 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
A few girlfriends got together for a night out and to listen to Les the musician. A very appreciative crowd, great service and lovely food made for a really nice evening.
AE
AmyE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 May 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience at Sounds On West, the food is superb and the service is amazing!
JA
JenA
Sydney
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 11 May 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I Nice find in the main street of Umina, service was friendly and imformative and killer Margies. We will be back
SB
SueB
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
Delicious food, go with an empty stomach! The brisket falls off your fork.
GE
GlenE
New South Wales
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 24 April 2021
overall3food4service2ambience2
Good food ...but live music was way toooooo loud !!....could not have any conversations with our guests !! Our food bill was mixed up and we had to spend some time sorting it out but it was the very loud music that was disappointing
MG
MiaGrace
Sydney
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 17 April 2021
overall2food3service3ambience1
The chicken burger was good, very nice seasoning. The fries tasted as if the potato was raw as the potato was hard. The parmesan fries barely had any cheese on there. The Beef short rib was good but did have a lot of fat on there. The atmosphere was dark, a lot of the tables had to use the flashlights on their phones to read the menu. I couldn't hold a conversation with my partner who was across from me at the table as the music was too loud. The waitress got confused and took too long trying to figure out who ordered drinks when there was only one table that ordered drinks (my table). Dine and Discover vouchers are valid on weekends (says on the website its valid 7 days a week and was also announced on the news when it got changed) but were told we couldn't use it there on a weekend. Won't be going back.
K
Kate
New South Wales
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 17 April 2021
overall2food1service3ambience2
Really dissappointing experience! I'd been before and loved it, couldn't wait to bring my family back, but this time the food was really terrible. Ordered pork belly bites, brisket, beef ribs and some sides. To begin all the food came out at the same time as the drinks! And nothing on my plate tasted good at all, most of it was actively unpleasant to eat. Even the coleslaw was bad, how do you mess that up? Was the chef away? It was just yuck! I felt embarrassed that we didn't eat it; the waitresses were really nice so we made an excuse and asked for a doggy bag which went straight in the bin when we got home. On top of all that the live music was way too loud, and it was pretty cold inside (sure it was a cold night but i was shivering in jeans and a jumper at an inside table, so if you're going to risk the food, make sure you wear a few layers).
TS
TimS
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 April 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never have had a bad meal here, good is excellent! Always the first reccomendation when new friends come up the coast!
Sounds on WestResponded on 23 April 2021
thanks heaps Tim, glad you enjoy it! :)
LS
LukeS
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 April 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food and service we have had in a long, long time. Highly recommended.
Sounds on WestResponded on 23 April 2021
Thanks so much Luke, glad you liked it! :)
NT
NatalieT
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 April 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The server was nice and she asked how was the food
CJ
CooperJ
Brisbane
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 April 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service. Recommended the pulled pork, and great local craft beers!
Sounds on WestResponded on 23 April 2021
Thanks CooperJ! :)
J
Jaime
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 April 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, heaps of gluten free options, atmosphere was fantastic.
Sounds on WestResponded on 23 April 2021
So glad you enjoyed it Jaime :)
KS
KellieS
New South Wales
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 April 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely brilliant. Food is always amazing and the slow cooked brisket is to die for. Highly recommend.
Sounds on WestResponded on 23 April 2021
Thanks Kellie, come back soon! :)
P
Paul
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 April 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is excellent and one main will easily feed two. Live music was good and quiet enough to hold conversations.
Sounds on WestResponded on 23 April 2021
Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed it!!
SS
ShaunaS
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 March 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Was a great experience and we got to use our dine and discover vouchers so the whole evening cost $26. My food was super tasty and the beer was lovely. Tiniest bit of feedback would be that my brisket was just a tiny bit dry but still lovely
Sounds on WestResponded on 23 April 2021
Sorry about the brisket Shauna, but glad you enjoyed everything else! :D
MS
MadeleineS
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 March 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic restaurant - been many times now and service is always brilliant, food delicious and ambiance fun. Would love come cider on the drinks menu though!
Sounds on WestResponded on 23 April 2021
Thanks Madeline! It's nice to hear the staff are doing a good job :) And we are hopefully getting another cider soon!
TR
TatianaR
New South Wales
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 March 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the live music!!! The food is always delicious, the cheesecake was a hit! Perfect way to finish the night!
NS
NarelleS
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 March 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The new look is awesome is a warmer environment with a great ambience the food was phenomel and great value for money the 2 ladies that served us were lovely as well
MC
MelissaC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 February 2021
overall4food5service5ambience5
Only complaint was they don’t take cash so we had to unexpectedly use our credit card in the night but food and waitresses were amazing. Love music was great too

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Sounds on West offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 4339 9023.

Sounds on West is rated 4.3 stars by 259 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

27 June 2022

June 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

7:00 pm

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(02) 4339 9023

2-3 / 277 West Street Umina Beach, AU-NSW NSW 2257

Additional information

Cross Street
Norman Street
Area
Umina Beach
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Barbecue
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
None
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
Live Music: Local Artist during Thu-Sat Nights, Sun Afternoon.
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://soundsonwest.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 4339 9023

Sounds on West

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Additional information

Starters + Snacks

Frickles*$8.00

Pork Belly Bites$15.00

Smoked Chorizo Arancini$13.00

Mojo Wings$15.00

Southern Fried Halloumi Baos X2$13.00

Pork Belly Baos X2$13.00

Burgers

The Classy Classic$18.00

The Umina Fried$21.00

The Sounds Succulent$18.00

Mojo Chicken$20.00

Mains

Brisket$25.00

Beef Short Rib$30.00

Pulled Pork$23.00

Spoiled for Choice$75.00

Butchers Block$125.00

Sides

Mac Daddy$14.00

Grilled Fennel*$13.00

Parmesan Truffle Fries*$13.00

Pulled Pork Loaded Fries$15.00

Zucchini Corn Bread$1.00

Sweet Potato Chunks$13.00

Mash and Gravy$14.00

Buttered Beans*$12.00

Additional Sauces

Sounds Secret Sauce

Creamy Dill Ranch

Garlic Aioli

Frank's Hot Sauce

Burger Mayo

Tomato Sauce

Mojo Sauce

Kids Meals

Fried Chicken Tenders$10.00

Cheeseburger Sliders (2)$12.00

Kids Mac$10.00

Kids Chips$5.00

Desserts

House Made Donuts$12.00

Ice Cream Sundae$12.00

Double Choc Brownie$12.00

Berry Cheesecake$12.00

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