New dining destinations in the Sutherland Shire and St George

With a COVID-19 outbreak rattling Sydney’s suburbs again, local dining venues need your support now more than ever. These are the top five new dining destinations across Sydney’s south.

Sydney’s foodie scene is hanging on as the NSW Government coordinates the fight back against the latest COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

Despite the Delta variant cluster which began in Bondi Junction and some increased restrictions, dining out is still on the table within safe boundaries.

Local venues need support now more than ever – here are the top five new venues in Sydney’s south for a night out on the town (safely).

KICKIN’ INN – KIRRAWEE

Kickin’ Inn.

Ever wanted to eat a bag full of spicy, saucy seafood with your hands directly off a table? Well, that’s what happens at Kickin’ Inn. The Cajun-style shellfish boil restaurant literally serves bags of shellfish they tip out right in front of you on the paper tablecloth, soaked in one of their five signature sauces – you get to choose the level of heat. Bibs and gloves are provided to keep you safe and sanitary.

Where: South Village, Kirrawee

PAPA J’S – CRONULLA

Papa J’s.

The minds behind Summersalt at Wanda Beach and Jensen’s at Kirrawee have opened a sophisticated 1950s-style lounge bar with a modern twist, featuring “killer cocktails and kick-ass food”. The cocktails are still flowing with the modified restrictions and a capacity of 32 customers. Happy hour is at 6pm. What are you waiting for?

Where: The Kingsway, Cronulla Mall (next to the cinema)

MARVEL’ICIOUS – CRONULLA

Marvel’icious.

We’re all feeling a bit deflated about the COVID-19 outbreak but the good news is that we will always have dessert. Cronulla’s newest dessert cafe and bar Marvel’icious is open from breakfast through til dessert with decadent dessert stacks, outrageous milkshakes, savoury favourites and sweet cocktails on offer. Want a burger? They got it. Waffle stack? They have that too. Something covered in chocolate? Duh. Pass us a spoon.

Where: Cronulla Mall

COCKY LOCKY – CRONULLA

Cocky Locky.

Kentucky fried fans will love Cocky Locky – the self-appointed boss of the birds. This new chicken shop in Cronulla Mall brings a fresh approach to chicken and chips with Kentucky crispy chicken, burgers, wraps, salads and a range of vegan options to suit everyone.

Where: Cronulla Mall

ALPHABET ST. – SUTHERLAND

Alphabet St.

This Shire classic is tried and tested – and now they have a second location. Alphabet St. has been a Cronulla staple for years with their tasty Thai food – and they’ve now opened their latest location in Sutherland. One apple martini, please.

Where: 790 Old Princes Hwy, Sutherland