Menai is a suburb on the outskirts of Sydney, around 29km to the south of the city centre. The area was originally named Bangor, after Bangor in North Wales, UK, but was changed to Menai to avoid confusion with Bangor in Tasmania. Here are the 5 most popular restaurants in the area, so next time you are in Menai make sure you book in advance to avoid disappointment!
- Rocksalt Restaurant
U 1 72-80 Allison Cres Shop 1, Menai, New South Wales 2234 Australia
Centrally located in Menai, near the Menai Marketplace and walking distance from the Park and Bushland Reserve, Rocksalt Restaurant is a favourite of the locals. Serving local Australian cuisine, Rocksalt is run by a husband and wife team as head chef and front of house, who aim to “provide you with the best Modern Australian Cuisine and dining experience in the Sutherland Shire” One Menai resident describes Rocksalt as “Still my absolute favourite local restaurant”.
- Rocksalt Tapas Bar and Cafe
72 – 80 Allison Cres Shop 1, Menai, New South Wales 2234 Australia
The Spanish influence gives this tapas bar a wonderfully relaxed vibe, and makes it an ideal place to spend an evening with friends. Now known as 3 Doors Down, it is located in the Menai Metro, close to the Menai Marketplace. Describing themselves as a “speakeasy inspired lounge bar”, 3 Doors Down specialise in Spanish Tapas, Sangria and cocktails, and also serve traditional Australian mains with a host of vegetarian and vegan options. One happy customer’s review sums up why this restaurant is so popular; “I could not fault anything with this restaurant. Food was sensational and staff very friendly and helpful.”
- Oliva Mediterranean Restaurant
10/72-80 Allison Crescent, Menai, New South Wales 2234 Australia
Located in the Menai Metro, Oliva is easily accessible and a popular choice amongst residents of Menai. Specialising in Greek and Italian cuisine, the home-cooked Mediterranean food is inspired by decades of experience, resulting in an authentic evening out. A happy wedding guest described Oliva as “a wonderful dining experience with great service and with food of the most exquisite flavours.”
- Copperpot Indian Restaurant
72 Allison Cres, Menai, New South Wales 2234 Australia
Copperpot was started as a family restaurant over 30 years ago and is still run by the same family. The restaurant is one of the most popular with the locals of Menai due to the outstanding service, variety of dishes and unique flavours. Easily accessible in the Menai Metro, the praise for Copperpot Indian Restaurant couldn’t come more highly. Customers who have eaten all over the world have described it as “Best Indian in Sydney…. Hands down!”
- Cafe Vostro
152 Allison Crescent, Menai, New South Wales 2234 Australia
Located in the Menai Marketplace, Cafe Vostro is ideal for a simple and affordable breakfast or lunch. The relaxed environment is a favourite with customers, and the varied menu will not leave any customer still hungry. Cafe Vostro is a particularly popular choice with vegetarians and vegans, with a huge array of delicious meat-free options on the menu. One local happily says “This is a favourite jaunt for my regular catch ups with friends and families”.
Next time you plan to be in Menai, eat like a local and get to know the real Menai by treating yourself to breakfast, lunch and dinner.