Just In: The Team Behind the Burleigh Pavilion Is Coming to the Central Coast, Launching the Terrigal Pavilion This November
Brimming with three venues for every occasion, this multi-level landmark will soon be ripe for oceanfront bevvies, easygoing dining and quick sunrise takeaways.
Every stunning shoreline deserves a beachfront destination like Gold Coast's iconic Burleigh Pavilion. Well, now the relaxed combination of casual cuisine, cocktails and uninterrupted coastal views is touching down on the Central Coast, with the Terrigal Pavilion set to open on Saturday, November 15.
Don't assume this is some cheap imitation. Burleigh Pavilion owner Ben May is behind the project, teaming up again with fellow restaurateur and regular right-hand man Rob Domjen (The Joey Palm Beach) to launch a multi-level venue and soon-to-be dining and chill-out hub. Taking over the former Reef Restaurant and Cove Cafe, the finishing touches on a mega renovation are almost complete.
Purchased by May back in 2023, when the doors finally swing open, the new-look venue will be home to three inviting spaces. On the upper level, the Terrigal Pavilion, aka The Pav, is the place for casual bites and vibrant drinks, featuring breezy floor-to-ceiling windows and uninterrupted ocean views. Inside or settled on a wraparound deck, sun-drenched arvos equal spritzes, margs and relaxed pub classics and woodfired pizzas.
Next, The Tropic brings a Med-like vibe to the Cenny, serving modern takes on fresh seafood cuisine in a downstairs restaurant. Share plates span burrata and pesto, spaghetti vongole, goldband snapper, and wagyu with beef jus, while a 90-bottle wine list makes the Terrigal Pavilion ideal for casual hangs and big-deal celebrations.
Rounding out the offering, The General Store is geared towards locals, serving top-notch coffee, smoothies, juices and baked goods from sunrise. Later in the day, the hole-in-the-wall spot will sling tasty takeaway options, from fish and chips to burgers and pizzas. Then, it's just a short stroll to the beachfront or grassy nook to dig in.
"We feel so fortunate to have been given the opportunity to reinvigorate this beautiful site, and we hope it's somewhere the community will both feel proud of and want to enjoy," says Domjen. "With more than 300 locals joining our team, this is very much a place that's both by and for them. But we're also excited for more people to experience the magic that is the Central Coast."
The Terrigal Pavilion opens on Saturday, November 15, at 2 Scenic Hwy, Terrigal. Head to the website for more information.
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