Swells Terrigal

Restaurant · SeafoodTerrigal

10+ gluten-free dishes

14 dishes marked gluten free+ 7 can be made gluten free on request

32 dishesmenu read 3 Novswellsterrigal.com

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A La Carte Menu

Wednesday–Sunday for parties up to 10. Lunch 12pm–3pm, dinner 5.30pm–9pm

To Start

  • Warm House Bread$4

    Butter, Hunter Valley smoked salt

    Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free option available). Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Warm Marinated Olives$14

    Oregano, lemon

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Venue says: labelled vegetarian. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Crispy School Prawns$18

    Goachulang aioli, fresh lime

    Free of dairy. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Buffalo Mozzarella Agrodolce$22

    Pinenuts, raisins, house lavosh crackers

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free option available). Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pinenut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Fresh Pacific Oysters

    Natural, Kilpatrick or with Gazpacho Granita. See PDF menu for prices.

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster, oysters): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

Entrees

  • Blackened Yellowfin Tuna$32

    Charred corn salsa, chipotle, coriander, desert lime aioli

    Free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tuna): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Tempura Zucchini Flowers$29

    Feta & ricotta. Artichoke & sundried tomato rocket salad

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free option available). Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Grilled Tasmanian Octopus$29

    Romesco sauce, nduja croutons, olive crumb, almond, tomato, preserved lemon

    Free of dairy. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free option available). Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond, romesco): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists octopus): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Grilled Australian King Prawns$33

    Chermoula, cucumber, iceberg lettuce & lemon

    Free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Crispy Pork Belly & House Prawn Dumplings$31

    Szechuan peanut sauce, chilli, cucumber, shallots

    Free of dairy. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free option available). Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists peanut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

Mains

  • House-Made Potato Gnocchi$39

    Roasted pumpkin, Tarago blue cheese, crispy brussel sprouts, hazelnuts and parmesan

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hazelnut, hazelnuts): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Pan Roasted Murray Cod Fillet$46

    Seafood chowder, potato, leek, mussels, clam

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mussel, mussels, clam): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cod): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Crispy Skin Barramundi Fillet$42

    Miso & yuzu cauliflower blossom, wakame, shimeji mushroom & furikake

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Can be made free of dairy. Dairy: Labelled as able to be made dairy free by the venue (Dairy free option available). Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists miso): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists barramundi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Free Range Chicken Breast$44

    Filled with spinach & truffle, mushroom, cauliflower & parmesan risotto

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Crispy Korean Pork$44

    Roasted pumpkin, apple puree, nashi pear salad, gochujang & crackling

    Free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Grass-Fed Beef Fillet & Short Rib$59

    Mashed potato, speck, baby spinach, bourguignon sauce

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Can be made free of dairy. Dairy: Labelled as able to be made dairy free by the venue (Dairy free option available). Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Swells Seafood Platter$155

    Pacific oysters (6 natural, gazpacho granita or kilpatrick), grilled chermoula King Prawns, blackened yellowfin tuna, tempura barramundi…

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free and dairy free options available). Dairy: Labelled as able to be made dairy free by the venue (Gluten free and dairy free options available). Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists peanut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tuna, barramundi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Slow Roasted Harissa Lamb Shoulder$89

    For 2 people to share. Eggplant & chickpea tagine, cucumber labneh

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Can be made free of dairy. Dairy: Labelled as able to be made dairy free by the venue (Dairy free option available). Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • 500g Angus Scotch Fillet$110

    For 2 people to share. Side of chips, choice of peppercorn sauce or cafe de paris butter

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Can be made free of dairy. Dairy: Labelled as able to be made dairy free by the venue (Dairy free option available). Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

Sides

  • Chips$14

    Roast garlic & chive aioli

    Vegan option. Can be made vegan: the menu offers a version without animal products. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Charred Broccolini$16

    Lemon tahini, sesame

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame, tahini): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Roasted Pumpkin Salad$16

    Beetroot, za'atar, pepita & cucumber labneh

    Vegan option. Can be made vegan: the menu offers a version without animal products. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Can be made free of dairy. Dairy: Labelled as able to be made dairy free by the venue (Dairy free option available). Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Baby Cos Salad$16

    Avocado, cucumber, lemon dressing

    Vegan option. Can be made vegan: the menu offers a version without animal products. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Caprese Salad$22

    Buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil, pine nuts

    Vegan option. Can be made vegan: the menu offers a version without animal products. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Can be made free of dairy. Dairy: Labelled as able to be made dairy free by the venue (Dairy free option available). Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pine nut, pine nuts, nut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

Desserts

  • Warm Canadian Pecan Tart$18

    With whiskey butter sauce & vanilla bean ice cream

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tart): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, butter, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pecan): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Warm Chocolate Pudding$18

    With cherry ripple ice cream, chocolate sauce and Luxardo maraschino cherries

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Burnt Honey Panna Cotta$18

    Mascarpone, rhubarb, cardamom, orange, honey

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mascarpone, panna cotta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Chef's Cheese Plate$26

    Mixed Australian cheeses, crackers, balsamic poached figs

    Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free option available). Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

Kids Menu

Ages 14 and under

Kids

  • Grilled or Tempura Battered Barramundi$20

    Chips and salad with tomato sauce.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists battered, tempura): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists barramundi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Crumbed Chicken Tenderloins$20

    Chips and salad with tomato sauce.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crumbed): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

  • Eye Fillet Steak$20

    Chips and salad with tomato sauce.

  • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream$10

    Served plain or with your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel topping.

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

A La Carte Menu (drinks)

Kids Menu

  • Kids Drink$4

    Choice of Sprite, Coke, Coke Zero, Pink Lemonade, Orange Juice, Apple Juice or Pineapple Juice. Ages 14 and under

The menu’s own key: gf – gluten free · df – dairy free · gfo – gluten free option · dfo – dairy free option · v – vegan · vo – vegan option · a – Australian origin seafood · i – imported origin seafood · m – mixed origin seafood · gf – gluten free · df – dairy free · gfo – gluten free option · dfo – dairy free option · v – vegan · ve – vegetarian · gf – gluten free · df – dairy free · gfo – gluten free option · dfo – dairy free option · v – vegan · vo – vegan option · gf – gluten free / df – dairy free / gfo – gluten free option / dfo – dairy free option / v - vegan / vo - vegan option

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Set menu

  • Group Banquet Menu$87

    Complimentary welcome bubbles (Duchess Sparkling Cuvee or Lyre's Non Alcoholic Sparkling Wine). To begin: Warm house bread, butter & Hunter…

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, tempura): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, ricotta, feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pine nut, pine nuts, nut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

Functions & events menu

Functions and events: packages for groups and bookings. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Set menu

  • Premium Group Menu$97

    Warm house bread, butter & Hunter Valley smoked salt when seated. Entrées: Tempura zucchini flowers, feta & ricotta, artichoke & sundried…

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, tempura, dumpling): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ricotta, feta, butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists peanut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists miso): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists barramundi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 3 Nov 2026 (swellsterrigal.com)

Good to know

Restaurant

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
FactDetail
AddressTerrigal, NSW
AreaCentral Coast
KindRestaurant · Seafood
Phone+61 401 488 033
Websiteswellsterrigal.com
Menu read3 Nov 2026 from swellsterrigal.com
Drinks list1 drink, read 1 Nov 2026
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Swells Terrigal

Does Swells Terrigal have gluten-free options?

Yes: 14 dishes are gluten free as served, and 7 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 3 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Swells Terrigal coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Swells Terrigal?

Warm House Bread (Gluten free option available); Buffalo Mozzarella Agrodolce (Gluten free option available); Tempura Zucchini Flowers (Gluten free option available); Grilled Tasmanian Octopus (Gluten free option available); Crispy Pork Belly & House Prawn Dumplings (Gluten free option available); Swells Seafood Platter (Gluten free and dairy free options available).

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