Waterfront Spanish Tapas Restaurant in Terrigal
A relaxed coastal haven for long lunches, sunset dinners and sangria by the sea.
Located on the Terrigal Haven, Amarilla is a waterfront Spanish restaurant serving tapas, seafood and vino with panoramic ocean views. If you're searching for a restaurant in Terrigal for lunch, dinner or special occasions, Amarilla offers relaxed dining overlooking the Central Coast's most beautiful harbour.
Welcome to Amarilla [ah-mah-ree-yah], Terrigal’s waterfront Spanish restaurant where great food, ocean views, and good company come together.
Inspired by Spain’s vibrant tapas culture, Amarilla offers a relaxed, social dining experience with small and large plates made for sharing.
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Tapas, cocktails and ocean views - gather at Amarilla for waterfront Spanish dining in Terrigal.
Experience one of Terrigal’s most vibrant waterfront restaurants, serving Spanish tapas and coastal dining with uninterrupted ocean views.
Open 7 Days — Dinner from 6pm | Lunch Friday–Sunday
Sangria Sessions Sunday from 4pm
Special Dining Experiences Every Week at Amarilla
Tapas Tuesday | Come and Try Tapas
Each week, our chefs roll out a new set menu of tapas. For just $45 per person, you get four plates of tapas. Some regular menu faves, some test kitchen creations our chefs are getting creative with. Plus, 2-for-1 cocktails only on Tuesdays for dinner at Terrigal Haven..
Mid-week Dining | Local Legends 2 & 3-course Set Menus
We invite our local legends (and anyone really - visitors to Terrigal, too!) to enjoy a mid-week waterfront dining experience. Leyendas Locales 2-course and 3-course set menus with complimentary wine, beer or soft drink is offered both Wednesday and Thursday nights for dinner from just $65 per person.
Sangria Sessions | Sunday Sunset Sips
From 4:00pm every Sunday, join us for live music, tapas, and sunset sips. Give the weekend the send off it deserves in the best spot in Terrigal to watch the sun set by the water. With a cocktail or sangria in hand, and one of the Central Coast’s best local musicians playing the weekend away, there’s no better place to be.
Looking for a stunning waterfront wedding venue in Terrigal?
Amarilla is perfect for relaxed weddings, intimate receptions, and private events, with uninterrupted ocean views and tailored catering for up to 70 guests.
Amarilla’s unique waterfront location overlooking the Terrigal Haven makes it an ideal venue for weddings, private celebrations and group dining on the Central Coast.
For couples and event planners searching for a function venue in Terrigal or a waterfront setting for special occasions, Amarilla offers a memorable space right on the harbour.
If you’re looking for a corporate event venue in Terrigal, Amarilla will for sure impress your guests. We offer shared tapas menus and 3-course menu options for corporate events and celebratory occasions at various price points.
Weddings & Private Dining Events at Amarilla
Dining at Terrigal Haven
Perched above the Terrigal Haven, Amarilla offers relaxed waterfront dining with sweeping ocean views. Our Spanish tapas menu brings together vibrant tapas, fresh seafood and seasonal dishes designed for sharing, all served in one of the most beautiful dining locations on the Central Coast.
Whether you're joining us for a long lunch, sunset drinks or dinner by the water, Amarilla delivers a memorable restaurant experience right on the Terrigal waterfront.
Each week, we offer unique dining experiences. On Tapas Tuesdays, we have a set menu of four tapas dishes that are different every week. Wednesdays and Thursdays are our Leyendas Locales (Local Legends) nights where we offer 2 and 3-course set menus that change each week and include a complimentary house wine, beer or soft drink. Sundays are for sunset sips - join us for our Sangria Sessions - live music, tapas snacks and the best waterfront view in Terrigal as the sun sets on the weekend.
If you're looking for a waterfront restaurant in Terrigal, discover the atmosphere, views and coastal setting that make Amarilla one of the Central Coast’s favourite dining destinations.
Learn more about our waterfront restaurant in Terrigal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Browse our FAQs or get in touch at hola@amarilla.com.au — we'd love to help.
If you’re ready to dine with us, we look forward to welcoming you soon to Amarilla.
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Amarilla is a waterfront Spanish restaurant located on the Terrigal Haven, offering uninterrupted, panoramic ocean views, tapas and relaxed dining right by the water.
Diners can see the water from every single seat in the house - both in our dining room and on the deck.
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Amarilla specialises in Spanish tapas designed for sharing, with a menu featuring fresh seafood, seasonal dishes and classic Spanish flavours in a waterfront setting.
Learn more about our Spanish tapas restaurant in Terrigal.
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Yes, Amarilla is ideal for group dining, celebrations and exclusive venue hire, with share-style menus and a vibrant waterfront atmosphere overlooking the Terrigal Haven.
Amarilla is also an ideal waterfront wedding venue on the Central Coast.
Learn more about ourwaterfront event venue in Terrigal.
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Amarilla is located on the Terrigal Haven on the Central Coast of NSW, just steps from the beach with views across the harbour. You’ll find us right by the boat ramp.
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Yes, Amarilla offers waterfront dining on the Central Coast, with views over the Terrigal Haven and a menu inspired by Spanish cuisine.
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When you make your booking, you can request a table close to the water in the booking notes. We will accommodate wherever possible on a first come first serve priority booking basis.
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Yes, Amarilla entry is by ramp, making it an accessible restaurant. When you arrive please notify staff who will assist with an additional curb ramp for ease of entry. We also have accessible amenities within the venue.
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Yes. Amarilla offers a wide range of gluten free dishes across the menu. Guests with dietary requirements are encouraged to advise the restaurant when booking and notify their server while dining.
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Yes. Amarilla’s meat is halal. Guests with dietary requirements or questions are encouraged to speak with the team when booking and while dining.
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On Sundays from 4pm we have our “Sangria Sessions” where we have live music, tapas for snacks, and sunset sips till 7pm. Our full menu is on offer, however we also have a special half price offer on Sangria Jugs at only $20 for a 1L jug of red Sangria!
On Tuesdays, we offer 2-for-1 cocktails on a rotating menu alongside our Tapas Tuesday menu - $45pp for four tapas plates that change every week.
