Located in Kingscliff, Taverna is a boutique,
Greek-inspired beachfront restaurant.
Located on the beachfront on Marine Parade, Taverna is a Greek-inspired modern restaurant. With just 60 seats adjacent to the Kingscliff Beach, Taverna is the perfect spot for a long lunch, quiet dinner or beachside cocktail.
Designed to share, Taverna’s menu uses only the freshest produce from the local region. Every dish has been carefully constructed to take advantage of the best seasonal and Greek flavours.
Daily we offer a 5 course feasting banquet and an a la carte menu, served progressively throughout an allocated 2 hour dining time.
Every Sunday night our Chef takes care of the menu for you with 'Chef's Sustainable Banquet'. A collection of 4 courses utilising the best local produce we have on site. This menu changes weekly and is selected by the Chef on the day - a chance to sample items from our a la carte menu and/or new menu items soon to be released onto our menu in a banquet style.
We operate on NSW Daylight Savings time.
Thurs 5.30pm-Late
Fri 12pm-3pm 5.30pm-Late
Sat 12pm-3pm 5.30pm-Late
Sun 12pm-3pm 5.30pm-Late
Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS As per normal operating hours - surcharges will apply.
22 Marine Parade
Kingscliff NSW 2487
bookings@taverna.net.au
0432 643 274
When making a reservation, please remember all reservations are for NSW Daylight savings time.
If you are unwell, please consider our other guests and staff and reschedule your booking to another time.
Click above to book via our online reservation system
TO START
Daily house made dip GF 8.0
Sourdough, garlic infused olive oil, dukkah, sea salt V/VE 8.0
Grilled flatbread, extra virgin olive oil V 8.0
Warm mixed olives GF/DF/V 10.0
Whipped feta, confit tomatoes, grilled flatbread V 18.0
SMALLER PLATES
Byron Bay haloumi, bush honey, lemon, fresh rosemary 19.0 GF/V
Pan seared scallops, dill salsa verde, salmon caviar 26.0 GF
Chargrilled lamb cutlets (2), housemade tzatziki, mint oil 26.0 GF
Fried baby squid, crispy nori, herb mayonnaise, lemon 22.0 GF/DF
Charred octopus, creamy feta, confit tomatoes, chilli oil 24.0 GF
Chicken souvlaki, htipiti, fresh oregano, lemon 18.0 GF
Sweet potato falafel, whipped ricotta, radish 17.0 GF/V
LARGE PLATES
Slow roasted lamb shoulder, red wine jus, fresh rosemary 52.0 GF/DF
Crispy buttermilk chicken,whipped spinach and feta, lemon 38.0 GF
Market fresh white fish, carrot and zucchini ribbons, confit tomatoes, zesty butter sauce 44.0 GF
Spanakopita. Spinach, feta, ricotta pie, pickled fennel, creamy ricotta 32.0 V
ON THE SIDE
Greek salad, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, caperberries, feta, herbs 18.0 GF/V
Fried potatoes, feta, spring onions, smoked salt 14.0 GF/V
Crumbed zucchini chips, paprika mayonnaise, feta 14.0 GF/V
Crispy brocolli, homemade labneh, shaved kefalograviera, pomegranate 16.0 GF/V
DESSERT
Traditional homemade baklava, sweet labneh, bush honey 16.0 V
Bittersweet couverture chocolate tart, fresh red berries 16.0 GF/V
Avgolemono pie: lemon curd, walnut crumb, burnt meringue 16.0 V
Trio of seasonal sorbets GF/DF/V 16.0
Group Bookings and Events
Taverna Weddings
Thank you for considering Taverna for your wedding. Located adjacent to Kingscliff Beach, our venue is ideal for intimate and exclusive weddings of up to 60 guests. Our menus are designed with the highest quality of local ingredients, combined with beverage packages catered to your needs. Our Team of talented staff will provide exceptional service to deliver a memorable shared experience with your guests.
Located close to the Coolangatta Airport and an array of holiday accommodation and resorts, Taverna is an ideal location for your wedding reception.
Taverna offers a selection of wedding menu options and drink packages that will help make your wedding day perfect. Our Head Chef and Bar Manager can help tailor our kits to accommodate any dietary requirements or in some circumstances, specific needs.
Taverna is available for exclusive use for weddings from Friday to Sunday, April through to the end of September. Due to our commitment to our restaurant clientele, Taverna will only be available for exclusive use From Monday to Thursdays at all other times. All menus are served banquet style to ensure that your guests enjoy the food the way it was intended - through a shared experience.
Please click below for enquiries for more information or to request a copy of our wedding kit.
Are you interested in holding your next special event at Taverna? We would love to be you hosts!
For more information on holding events at Taverna simply email us at bookings@taverna.net.au
0432 643 274
We can't wait to hear from you.
