How would you best describe a dining experience at the Moonee Beach Hotel?

“MOONEE Beach Hotel is the perfect venue for families to enjoy a relaxed dining experience, where kids can enjoy the amazing activities and the remainder of the family can explore the variety of food and drink always provided with friendly service.

“The chef uses fresh local produce all by which is prepared in house and to the customers plate with high quality,” said Hugh Gillroy, General Manager, Moonee Beach Hotel.

Who is behind the menu? What inspires the style of food on offer?

“Moonee Beach Hotel Head Chef Beau Patten boasts a knowledge of experience and knowledge with over a decade cooking in local Coffs Coast kitchens.

“His passion to excel shows in his food quality, and always striving to provide amazing meals for all customers.

“At Moonee Beach Hotel you can explore the pub classics, as well as the La Cantina range with a heavy Mexican inspired focus, all while keeping up with the latest food trends.”

What does the Chef recommend and what do they like to eat at home?

“Chef highly recommends the Chilli Squid Tacos from the La Cantina range or the delicious beetroot and fig salad sourced from local Sapphire figs and beetroots.

“Our new Autumn menu has just launched and is extremely popular and has been very well received, with a great mix of something fresh and healthy, pub classics and our new La Cantina range!

“Beau’s favourite thing to eat at home with his wife and kids is woodfired pizzas or some delicious Italian.”

Can you tell us a bit of the history of the Hotel and what inspired the owner to create such a venue?

“W Short Hospitality acquired Moonee Beach Hotel in July of 2021.

“The venue is so well established and a family driven venue, where we wish to better the offer and provide the local community a great place to unwind and spend time with friends and family.

“We have launched our new food and drinks menu with La Cantina involved, a big Mexican focus and providing something uniquely different for the community to enjoy. “Tacos, quesadillas, burrito bowls and enchiladas pair perfectly with over 60 tequilas and some delicious margaritas and cocktail classics!

“The inspiration came from providing the community with something different, something the area hasn’t seen before.

“With our recognised chef, Beau Patten, the chef’s specials are always a favourite!

“There is plenty for everyone in the family to try off this menu,” Hugh said.