Celebrity chef Stein's Sydney flagship eatery opens its doors

 

Celebrity chef Rick Stein and his wife Sarah opened their new Sydney eatery on December 1. 

Rick Stein at Coogee Beach is certain to be a popular pre-Christmas venue, so bookings are recommended. 

The opening of the Flagship eatery marks a new coastal chapter for the duo. 

Perched above the sands at the soon-to-open InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach, the 224-seat restaurant brings Stein's “fresh seafood, simply prepared” ethos to one of Sydney’s best-loved beachside destinations in time for the busy summer season.

“Sydney’s Coogee Beach is the perfect location for our flagship Australian restaurant," Stein said. 

"It’s relaxed yet sophisticated, with that incredible connection to the ocean that has always inspired my cooking. For us, this feels like coming home.”

Newly appointed head chef Colin Chun will be the man in the kitchen. He has over two decades of international culinary experience, including leadership roles at Hilton Sydney, Pullman and W Taipei. 

Chun is a long-time admirer of Stein's philosophy of simple, produce-driven cooking. 

The inaugural menu will celebrate local and seasonal seafood from New South Wales and beyond. The adjoining bar will offer an extensive drinks list, featuring coastal-inspired cocktails and a curated wine selection ideal for long lunches and sunset sessions.

“Working alongside Rick and Sarah to open Rick Stein at Coogee Beach is a career highlight," .said Chun. 

"Rick’s approach to seafood and seasonality has influenced my own philosophy for years, so I am excited to bring that simplicity and excellence to life for Sydney diners.”

The Coogee opening follows the couple’s restaurants at Bannisters by the Sea in Mollymook and Bannisters Port Stephens. The new venture is a collaboration with Australian partner Salter Brothers, who acquired Bannisters Group in 2024.

Rick Stein at Coogee Beach, InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach, 242 Arden Street, Coogee, NSW 2030. Hours: Monday-Thursday 6pm-late. Friday-Sunday: Noon-3pm and dinner from 6pm. 

Bookings can be made at ricksteinatcoogeebeach.com.au