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Downstairs Dining Area - Yana Coogee, Coogee, AU-NSW

Yana Coogee

3.9
3.9
61 Reviews
$41 to $100
Modern Australian

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Yana Coogee, situated a stone’s throw away from the beach on the main promenade of Coogee, is inspired by Chef Same Lane's passion for the simplicity of cooking with an open fire and the feeling of being surrounded by great food, drink and company.

The delicate smokey aromas from the kitchen greet guests as they arrive in our Australian inspired interior with exposed brick walls and leather seating booths - altogether, setting the scene for a delicious, fire-touched dining experience.

The menu will be agile to work closely with the dynamic nature of the availability of local produce. You can expect to enjoy a menu including Whole King Prawns with Nduja butter, 1.2kg black onyx Tomahawk with oregano Verde, and sides including Medley with Heirloom carrots, radish, zucchini, Sheep yoghurt, sumac, and honey. The bar serves up a beer and wine list that won’t disappoint, and cocktails that elevate the coastal vibes and set the tone for your Yana experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0424 571 250
  • Website
    https://yanacoogee.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sam Lane
  • Private party facilities
    Our cocktail lounge upstairs is available for private events.
  • Location
    244 Coogee Bay Rd, Coogee, AU-NSW 2034
  • Area
    Coogee
  • Cross Street
    Arden St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • A La Carte

    Multiple dates available
    Pick and choose your way through our menu to make your perfect meal at Yana.

  • Yana Group Menu

    Multiple dates available
    The Yana group menu is required for bookings of 8+ when making online reservations. The four course meal consists of; - House-made focaccia & olives - Seasonal sharing plates - Farm to table mains & sides - Seasonal desserts Please be aware that our menu changes daily based on ingredients available from our suppliers. If you have any questions about the set menu please do not hesitate to call or email us. $95 per person.

  • Cocktail Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Our cocktail bar upstairs is perfect for an intimate evening or meeting up with friends after work. Light bar snacks, beautifully crafted cocktails and beers on tap make it an all-round experience with options of booth, high top or balcony seating.

Menu

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What 61 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Randwick and surrounds

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yana Coogee is a vibrant venue with standout live music and a "great vibe." While the food receives praise for its quality, some diners note inconsistent service and availability issues. Highlights include the "fantastic service" and the "amazing" whole barramundi. Ideal for a lively night out, but be mindful of occasional hiccups.

61 Reviews

  1. Annette

    Sydney

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    There were 7 choices on the menu unavailable - there was not much left to choose from. The focaccia was dry, the charred cabbage was old and bitter and inedible, the scallops were the size of a 5cent piece. Minimal staff who were not attentive. Very disappointed. Will not be returning.

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  2. Andy

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I know this restaurant has just had a total overhaul of management and staff and what a difference. Located in the heart of Coogee Bay road is this Jem Everything is locally sourced farm to table and cooked on the open fire the $15 margaritas are to die for!

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  3. Lauren

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing quality food which never disappoints and we love the $15 margs

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  4. Annie

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Guys working there were lovely but overall was terrible. The wine we wanted wasn’t available, steak wasn’t available, food overcooked, cocktail took 45 min and were disorganised. Not the staff fault but overall terrible

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  5. breen

    Sydney

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Nice decor with good atmosphere and nice food. Service was only okay with new untrained staff but that can be overcome.

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  6. Cara

    Sydney

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Worst dining experience in a while! We booked a reservation to try the tomahawk as advertised by Yana as the main offering. When we arrived we were not told this was sold out until we went to order. From here it only got worse as we ordered our entree and main and were told 25 minutes later that they had no tuna for our entree. Instead we ordered the beef skewers which took another 15 minutes to arrive and then a further 45 minutes for our sirloin steaks! We were here a total 2.5 hours for our sitting just waiting for our food to arrive in which it was all delayed and arrived out of order, our potatoes arrived well before our mains, even the chef had to ask us what we ordered to double check. I would like to give credit to the wait staff who were amazing throughout our booking providing us with updates and their apologies, but we blame the management and systems for the poor experiences. The management offered a discount but not by much. To save yourself time and money, I don’t recommend this restaurant. If you are looking for good steak - go to La Spiaggia next door!

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  7. Niamh

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Took 30 mins from arrival for someone to give us menus and she end up giving us breakfast menus and not dinner so had to keep calling staff over to change menu then no one came to take the order for a long time. The staff were just all over the place. Potatoes came our hard / raw. The steak is not worth 60 dollars, came out small and slightly fatty. Portions were really small over all for the price. Over priced and over rated

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  8. Rosie

    Sydney

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow, we waited so long for the wait staff to bring our drinks. Bread came out really burnt, had to ask twice for the olives. We recieved our steaks but waited 10minutes for the rest of the sides to come out. Then had to ask about the scallops which was meant to be a starter. Overall food was average but wouldn't return due to poor service.

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  9. DEE

    New South Wales

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 2 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing service.. steak was cooked well but just wasn’t good steak Also sauce to be on the side

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  10. Alexandra

    Sydney

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    More items on menu needed Top area needs to be blocked off somehow hearing dj music and exceptional 70’s 50’s classics at the same time was putting me off

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FAQs

Yana Coogee is rated 3.9 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Yana Coogee

244 Coogee Bay Rd, Coogee, AU-NSW 2034

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Arden St
  • Area
    Coogee
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sam Lane
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://yanacoogee.com.au/
  • Phone number
    0424 571 250
  • Private party facilities
    Our cocktail lounge upstairs is available for private events.
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