Benny’s

Nestled in the Sutherland Shire's gorgeous Gunnamatta Bay, Benny’s brings a taste of Euro summer to Sydney's south, pairing coastal dining with prime waterfront views just a five-minute walk from Cronulla Station.

Chef RJ Lines (from the now-closed Inner West favourite One Penny Red) leads the kitchen, packing the menu with Mediterranean influences with fresh flavours and local, seasonal produce. 

Standouts include bluefin tuna carpaccio and the signature Barra in a Bag with barramundi fillet, clams and cherry tomatoes baked in a bag, plus indulgent options like the 800-gram Jacks Creek ribeye and a 350-gram Rangers Valley MB6+ sirloin.

For more casual dining, Benny’s takeaway menu provides the perfect beachside bites with crispy beer-battered fish and chips, gelato bars and ice cream cones to enjoy on the grassy patch nearby or a quick walk away at the beach.

The cocktail menu, curated by Australian Gin Champion of the Year Neilson Braid, evokes vacation vibes with sips like the Bay Club boysenberry gin sour; the Bahama Colada with white rum, passionfruit, pineapple, lime and coconut; and the Mr Brown—a tribute to owner Ben Sweeten’s uncle, with a refreshing mix of his favourite flavours; gin, champagne, orange and mint.

The venue’s emerald green tiled bar, rattan seating, sandstone columns and brass fittings create an effortlessly stylish aesthetic, offering a chic dining backdrop or private function space, with dedicated set menus and drinks packages available for event bookings.

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Image credit: Benny's | Take Studios