New waterfront restaurant with hatted chef, Benny's, hits Cronulla
There’s something special about heading to the bay - Benny’s matches this feeling with authentic coastal dining that's all about family, fun, and flavour.
Launched on September 25th by Gunnamatta Bay, new waterfront restaurant, Benny’s, is set to become the next hot spot in The Shire, offering exactly what Cronulla locals and visitors are looking for.
Hatted Chef RJ Lines (ex One Penny Red) leads the kitchen with a menu that’s made for the coast and embodies his philosophy: “Let the produce speak for itself… just straightforward, delicious dishes that keep people coming back”.
Expect honest Mediterranean and Australian dishes that showcase the freshest, local, and seasonal ingredients like bluefin tuna carpaccio and shucked to order Sydney rock oysters, best enjoyed with a glass of bubbles and prime sunset views.
Benny’s have kept all their food humble and quality-focused with the likes of a delicious “Barra in a Bag” - barramundi fillet, clams, and cherry tomatoes baked in a bag and kept juicy, and great value for quality steaks - a $145 800g Jacks Creek rib eye and a $74 350g Rangers Valley MB6+ sirloin both served with fries.
Benny’s also knows that any good waterfront restaurant should have fish and chips and a sweet option to enjoy. With beachgoers in mind, the restaurant serves crispy beer-battered fish and chips for takeaway, gelato bars, and ice cream cones. Guests can then chow down on the grassy knoll located right outside the restaurant for a quintessential bayside experience.
Curated by Neilson Braid (Australian Gin Champion of the Year), Benny’s cocktail list is light, refreshing, and infused with locally grown botanicals and flora for easy drinking. Signatures include, a boysenberry gin sour “Bay Club”, or a citrusy “Bubbles by the Bay Spritz” topped with prosecco. As a nod to family, the "Mr Brown" cocktail is the perfect summer companion highlighting owner Ben's uncle's favourite flavours: gin, champagne, orange, and mint.
Designed by SISU Interiors, Benny’s blends a timeless yet trendy aesthetic with sandstone columns, brass fittings, and green tiles, creating a Mediterranean-inspired “mi casa, su casa” vibe that’s transports guests to their Euro-summer dreams whilst welcoming and encourage them to stay for a while.
Perched on the shores of Gunnamatta Bay, Benny’s will also become The Shire’s prime spot for private events and functions. Full venue bookings are available and complete with set menus and drink packages, perfect for exclusive functions, private dining, end-of-year celebrations, and weddings.
Just five minutes walk from Cronulla Train station, Benny’s is open Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm to late.
Sydney-siders can book a spot via the website or walk in to find their next favourite waterfront spot.
Benny's Cronulla, 14th October 2024
