Waterfront Spanish Tapas Restaurant in Terrigal
Serious flavour. Relaxed coastal energy.
Welcome to Amarilla [ah-mah-ree-yah] Spanish-inspired dining meets absolute waterfront views, exceptional produce and a menu designed to be shared. Located at Terrigal Haven on the NSW Central Coast.
A new chapter for an iconic waterfront location
Set right on the water at Terrigal Haven, Amarilla brings new life to one of the Central Coast’s most iconic dining locations.
From the team behind Yellowtail, Amarilla carries forward the same commitment to quality produce, creativity and warm hospitality, reimagined through a more relaxed, share-style dining experience inspired by the flavours and culture of Spain.
Lead by owner Scott Price and head chef Alastair Burke, the menu draws from the Iberian Peninsula while embracing the laidback rhythm of coastal dining.
Just beyond the main Terrigal strip, Amarilla feels tucked away from the crowds while still sitting moments from town - with waterfront views, waves beneath the venue and parking right outside the door.
Built around passing plates and pouring another glass
Tapas shared across the table. Cocktails poured as the sun drops lower.
A few extra dishes ordered because nobody’s ready to call it a night.
Inspired by the social energy of Spanish dining, Amarilla brings together bold flavours inspired by Spain’s vibrant tapas culture, premium produce and a menu designed to be explored over time.
Open 7 Days — Dinner from 6pm Monday- Saturday | Lunch from 11:30 Friday–Monday
Sangria Sessions Sunday from 3pm
What to Order at Amarilla
A few dishes our guests keep coming back for:
Empanadas $28
duck pastries, Pedro Ximénez (4)
Pescado Del Dia MP
Market Fish, see the specials board
Basque Cheesecake $18
slice of creamy baked cheesecake served with caramelised pear
VIERA | roasted scallops with potato foam, pancetta and espelette. Two per serve, and you'll wish you'd ordered more.
PULPO GILDA | charcoal-grilled octopus skewers with eschalot, salsa verde and olive. Bold, clean, Basque in spirit.
AJO COCA (pro tip: add the Cantabrian Anchovies on the side) | roasted garlic and manchego on Spanish pizza bread, finished with anchovies on the side. One of those combinations that sounds simple and tastes anything but.
BRAVAS | crispy potatoes with spicy sauce and buttermilk. The benchmark dish of any Spanish restaurant, and ours holds up.
CARRILLERAS | slow-braised beef cheek with Jerusalem artichoke. The kind of dish that makes the table go quiet.
CERDO | Berkshire pork neck with Catalan greens, pine nuts and Pedro Ximénez membrillo. A proper main that earns its place on a share table.
PESCADO DEL DÍA | the market fish of the day, cooked to what the kitchen thinks suits it best. Ask your server what's on — it changes with what's fresh.
BASQUE CHEESECAKE | caramelised, wobbly, nothing like the New York style. Already a signature.
CHURROS WITH DULCE DE LECHE SUNDAE | Marcona almonds, ice cream, churros. Non-negotiable.
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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.
Winter Group Dining Offer
Planning a birthday, work dinner or winter catch-up? Book a group of 20+ guests at Amarilla and enjoy 10% off your group food package for a limited time.
Available for new bookings held until 31 October 2026 when booked by 31 July with a 50% deposit paid.
Waterfront dining, Spanish-inspired shared menus and long lunches or dinners worth leaving the house for.
Dining at Terrigal Haven, Central Coast NSW
A destination worth lingering over.
Amarilla sits at 2a The Haven, Terrigal - right on the water's edge at Terrigal Haven, approximately 90 minutes north of Sydney and 45 minutes south of Newcastle.
The venue is positioned at the quieter southern end of Terrigal Haven, away from the main beach esplanade, with direct views across the harbour mouth and out to the Pacific Ocean. Guests dining on the deck can hear the water below. At sunset, the light across the Haven is something else entirely.
It’s part restaurant, part escape.
With uninterrupted ocean views, the sound of the water below the venue and a menu designed to unfold slowly over drinks and shared plates, Amarilla has quickly become a dining destination for locals, Sydney weekenders and visitors travelling the NSW coast.
When asked where to eat in Terrigal, locals will tell you Amarilla is the Central Coast waterfront restaurant with food that may even surpass the outlook.
Inside, the space is warm and relaxed - coastal timber, chill yet lively atmosphere, the sounds of a room enjoying itself. It's not fine dining in the formal sense; it's better than that. Long tables, shared plates arriving as they're ready, glasses being refilled without asking.
Parking is directly outside the venue. The venue is fully accessible via ramp. A short walk from the main Terrigal strip - close enough to be convenient, far enough to feel like you've found somewhere special.
Weddings & Private Dining Events at Amarilla
Looking for a stunning waterfront wedding venue in Terrigal? A destined-to-be-talked-about space to host your next celebration or corporate function?
From intimate weddings and milestone celebrations to long-table dinners and corporate events, Amarilla offers a relaxed yet elevated waterfront setting on the Central Coast.
Exceptional food, warm service and ocean views included.
The Central Coast’s destination for Spanish-inspired dining.
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 Spanish-inspired waterfront restaurant located at Terrigal Haven on the NSW Central Coast. The menu is designed around sharing, with tapas, larger plates, cocktails, Spanish wines and modern interpretations of classic Iberian flavours.
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Yes. Reservations are recommended, particularly for weekends, long lunches, sunset dining and special events.
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Yes. Amarilla is popular for birthdays, group dining, long lunches, celebrations, corporate events, weddings and waterfront functions on the Central Coast. Sharing tapas and three-course plated set menus at varying price points are available.
Learn more about ourwaterfront event venue in Terrigal.
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Amarilla is located right on the waterfront at Terrigal Haven, just beyond the main Terrigal esplanade on the Central Coast NSW. The venue offers ocean views, a quieter setting away from the crowds and parking directly outside. You’ll find us right by the boat ramp at Terrigal Haven.
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Monday 11:30-2:30/6:00-close
Tuesday 6:00-close
Wednesday 6:00-close
Thursday 6:00-close
Friday 11:30-2:30/6:00-close
Saturday 11:30-2:30/6:00-close
Sunday 11:30-2:30(lunch)/Sangria sessions from 4:00
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Yes. Although we recommend making a booking, you can walk in if you’re feeling lucky!
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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, there is a large free car park at The Haven, including several parking spaces right outside the restaurant door.
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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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Amarilla is owned by Scott Price, formerly of Yellowtail Restaurant, alongside head chef Alastair Burke. Together, they bring a strong focus on creativity, quality produce and flavour-driven dining in a more relaxed coastal setting.
Learn more about the team and our Spanish tapas restaurant in Terrigal.
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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. -
Amarilla delivers the same attention to quality and detail that locals came to know from Yellowtail, but in a more approachable and social style of dining. Expect exceptional food, warm service and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere rather than formal fine dining. Smart casual/elevated coastal dress.
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Absolutely. Amarilla has quickly become a destination dining experience for guests travelling from Sydney, Newcastle and across the Central Coast for its waterfront location, Spanish-inspired menu, cocktails and relaxed coastal atmosphere.
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Guests return for the vibrant tapas, premium seafood, creative share plates and standout desserts. The Basque Cheesecake and churros have quickly become local favourites.
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Yes. Amarilla offers a curated cocktail list alongside Spanish wines, local wines, imported Spanish beers and drinks designed to suit share-style dining by the water.
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Yes! Amarilla is also an ideal waterfront wedding venue on the Central Coast with uninterrupted ocean views offering both sit down and cocktail style wedding receptions with a dedicated wedding coordinator.
