
The Chef's Garden
9 Poole Close, Empire Bay NSW
Best Known For
Signature green Barramundi or Chicken curry with house master stock, seasonal vegetables, infused rice, pickles, herbs and Asian-inspired dukkah.
About The Chef's Garden
Nestled within Empire Bay's lush Impact Plants Nursery, The Chef’s Garden on Poole Close offers a tranquil, garden-to-plate dining experience. Chef Lorrae crafts a seasonal menu inspired by the on-site permaculture garden, featuring herbs and edible flowers grown just across the road. The café's alfresco setting, surrounded by tropical greenery, provides a serene backdrop for enjoying wholesome dishes; highlights include the chilli scramble with chilli oil, Spanish chorizo, garlic mushrooms and confit tomato on sourdough. The whole-roasted loaded sweet potato, with salsa verde butter and zesty yoghurt dressing, caters to vegetarians; while for a hearty option, choose the steak sandwich, with rocket, relish, balsamic onion and feta, on toasted sourdough, accompanied by sumac potato bites.
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Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Eftpos, Apple Pay, Cash
Seats: 120 Chef: Lorrae
Opening Hours
Groups & Functions
- Up to 120 Guests
- Birthday Party
- Christmas Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- Engagement Party
- Product Launch
- Banquets
- Buffets
- Canapes
- Finger Food
- Set Menu