Rick Stein's flagship restaurant to open at Coogee Beach in December - hospitality

Rick and Sarah Stein’s new flagship Sydney restaurant will open on Monday 1 December, marking the beginning of a new coastal chapter.

Bookings have opened for the new 224-seat venue, which is located at the soon-to-open InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach.

Stein, who will bring his renowned “fresh seafood, simply prepared” ethos to the restaurant, says Coogee Beach is the perfect location for their flagship Australian restaurant.

“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,” says Stein.

Stein has appointed Colin Chun as head chef. Chun has more than two decades of international culinary experience, including leadership roles at Hilton Sydney, Pullman, and W Taipei.

He is a long-time admirer of Rick Stein’s philosophy of simple, produce-driven cooking and he says the opportunity to open Rick Stein at Coogee Beach is a career highlight.

“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,” says Chun.

The inaugural menu will celebrate Australian coastal produce, focusing on local and seasonal seafood from New South Wales and beyond. The bar will offer an extensive drinks list, featuring coastal-inspired cocktails and a curated wine selection.

Guests will be able to choose from a variety of settings across the restaurant dining room, courtyard terrace, and bar areas.

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

Bookings for Rick Stein at Coogee Beach are open now.

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