3 Kid-friendly Restaurants in Central Coast

Central Coast restaurants present some of the best dining opportunities in New South Wales. Just 90 minutes north of Sydney, this region has become a prime tourist spot thanks to its long, looping coastline and 80 square kilometres of lakes, with pretty resort villages sprinkled among its woodlands and rocky bluffs. Whether you're there to hike or surf, there are sure to be plenty of restaurants in Central Coast to suit your mood. Eclectic contemporary Australian cuisine with freshly sourced seasonal ingredients is the dominant culinary theme of the Central Coast's restaurants, but expect lots of international options too.

It's easy to combine good food with great sight-seeing when you book a table at one of Quandoo's Central Coast restaurants. If you like spectacular landscapes with your gourmet fare, then you'll love upscale Terrigal, whose lookout point The Skillion commands panoramic vistas of the sea and mountains. Or you can work up an appetite with a brisk walk through the lush themed gardens and water features of the Mount Penang Parklands. Restaurants in Gosford, meanwhile, offer views over the ritzy sailing clubs of Brisbane Water, as well as easy access to all the other delights of this bustling cultural and sporting centre. Many of the best restaurants in Central Coast are based in the sprawling dining precinct of Erina Fair, one of the world's largest shopping malls. With over 300 stores a short step away, it's ideal for family outings, and if you happen to be a fan of ice hockey, you can catch local team the Central Coast Rhinos on their home turf, the Erina Ice Arena.