Mid-week locals night on the Central Coast: where to eat and drink for less during the week

You don’t always want to cook after a big day at work or after a busy day with the kids. Thankfully there are many wonderful restaurants, cafes and bars ready to cook for you!  So put your cookbooks away and place the pots and pans back in the drawer because we have created a list of Local Night deals for you.

This is the best time to try that restaurant you’ve always wanted to or experience a new style of dining or even go back to your favourite place. Take advantage of being a Coastie and reap the benefits of living in this stunning region. Don’t forget to take your ID so you can show them you're Central Coast local.

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Kincumber Hotel

Raise your hand if you need plans for dinner Monday- Thursday? A favourite with the locals is the Kincumber Hotel at Kincumber and they have you covered with specials including $18 rump steaks on Monday and $16 pizza Thursday, plus $16 lunch specials Monday to Friday!

The Caspian

On the foreshore of Davistown there is an authentic Mediterranean Arabic restaurant that warmly welcomes all guests. The Caspian makes for a special place to dine with water views and an exquisite menu to match. However, every Wednesday night the restaurant offers a locals night menu giving you the perfect excuse to pop down for a bite to eat. Enjoy selected meals for $20, and $5 wine and beer on tap. Make sure you book, this is a very popular venue.

Avoca Beach House

Avoca Beach House is an iconic seafood restaurant located a few short steps from the sand and surf of one of our most iconic beach destinations. Enjoy high-quality seafood, amazing share-style platters, and sensational cocktails in a relaxed space with 180-degree beachside views.

Every Tuesday and Wednesday night from 5pm onwards you can buy two courses for $50 or three courses for $64, and also receive a welcome drink on arrival with your choice of a glass of wine from Marty’s wine range, or Six Strings On-Tour mid-strength beer

Yellowtail

Treat yourself to a mid-week fine dining experience at Yellowtail in Terrigal and enjoy the Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Asia influences. Monday- Wednesday nights are Local Legends Night where you can enjoy a beautifully crafted two-course meal for $57 pp (entree and main, or main and dessert) or alternatively select 3 courses for $69pp with a complimentary glass of house beer or house wine. If a roast is more your style they have $39pp special on Thursday nights. A place to remember for a special midweek dinner.

The Terrace Grill Restaurant and Bar

The Terrace Grill Restaurant & Bar is located in Terrigal's most historic building 'The Old Terrigal Post Office'. The menu combines a modern Australian cuisine with Italian and Mediterranean flavours specialising in fresh seafood, Black Angus steaks, Lachlan Valley lamb and speciality dishes. Locals Night is on Tuesday and Thursday evenings offering two courses including a glass of wine or beer for $59, or three courses including a glass of wine or beer for $69.

Terrigal Hotel

With ocean and lagoon views, the Terrigal Hotel is a great spot to order a 2 for 1 Pizza each Wednesday!  Choose to dine in on the huge outdoor terrace or opt for a take away to enjoy a picnic style dinner on the beach. Don't forget to check out their daily specials throughout the week too!

Rhonda's Bar

It's not jusy any pizza for dinner, this is Rondas Bar pizza! A popular with the locals and rightly so! Every Tuesday - Thursday save 50% of any kids meals when you purchase a full price adult meal. The kids will be begging to have pizza for dinner mid week! There are many mid week specials to tantalise those tastebuds, so adults book a table and enjoy tasty pizza and pasta dishes in Terrigal.

Four Hands Pizza

The crew at Four Hands Pizza in Terrigal really know how to spoil the locals. Mid week locals are in the for treat with $12 Tapas on Tuesday, $20 Pizzas on Wednesday and an incredible saving on Thursday for pasta night. There are more specials in house from Friday to Sunday and the kids eat free with an adult meal mid week and Sunday nights bewteen 4-5pm.  

Suq Restaurant

The menu at Suq Restaurant is created with flavours from France, Italy, The Mediterranean, North Africa, Japan and Asia and luckily for you every Wednesday during Winter, you can enjoy a selection of share plates and a glass of house wine each. This allows you the opportunity to try many dishes from this special three course menu. A real mid week local's treat!

Lady Copa Pizzeria de Birra

Rustic Italian woodfired at Lady Copa Pizzeria de Birra located on the beach at Copacabana.  A local's favourite serving delicious artisan food, and specially selected wines and beer on tap. Lady Copa is a family and dog friendly restaurant catering for everyone, including gluten free and vegan.

Warm up your belly with their Wednesday Winter Warmer including any two pizzas or focaccia, and a bottle of Sunday Wine Shiraz for $65.

Wild Flower Bar and Dining

Nestled within Bouddi National Park, Bells at Killcare long lunch local’s special is a perfect way to start the weekend. Each Friday, Wild Flower Bar and Dining’s Plat du Jour menu offers freshly baked Bells Bakery focaccia, a bowl of house made pasta of the day and a glass of Sommelier selected wine all for just $38pp.  

Box on the Water

Set on the edge of shoreline at Ettalong Beach, the Box on The Water is a stunning location. With a bright and fresh interior, make Thursday’s your night to take advantage of their Locals Night. For $52pp, you can enjoy two courses and a glass of house wine, sparkling or tap beer.

Madame Spice

For local lovers of Asian fusion dishes this one is for you. Take 15% off your bill every Thursday from 5pm for Locals nights at Madame Spice in Ettalong.

Don Pedros

For those living in the 2256 and 2257 postcode area who love Mexican, we have great news! Save 20% every Wednesday evening at Don Pedros in Umina Beach! Their legendary locals offer allows you to enjoy 20% off the entire bill! Reserve a table at this popular Mexican Cantina and enjoy sizzling fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas and tacos! 

Margarita Daze

A beachside restaurant in Umina Beach that has summer vibes all year round? Sounds great and what's even better is every Thursday is locals night at Margarita Daze! Locals residing in the 2256 and 2257 are can save an incredible 15% off your total bill! That's a great way to says thanks for being an awesome local! 

The Beachie

Get a full stomach and a happy heart at The Beachcomber Hotel at Toukley with expansive views of the lake while enjoying their weekly specials. Specials include: Rump Monday for $22, Chicken Schnitzel Tuesday for $18, Pasta 'Off The Pan Special' Thursday $25, Pizza Friday $20 for classic or $25 for premium. 

Motel Mezza

Every Tuesday is local's night at Motel Mezza in Wyong. Visit the old bank and enjoy a delicious 2 course Middle Eastern inspired meal with a duo of dips to start for just $55 pp and if you have room for dessert, you can choose from the chef selections for just $5 extra. 

Sorrisos by Dish

Treat yourself to some delicious Italian-inspired cuisine at Sorrisos by Dish in Toukley. On Tuesday's enjoy $18 gourmet pizzas and Wednesday's is $18 pasta day, both days you can opt to dine in or takeaway!

Toukley Golf Club

Whether you've played a round of golf or not, every Wednesday in the Aviary at Toukley Golf Club, locals will be treated to a new menu and can select either a 2 course dinner for $40 pp or a 3 course dinner for $50 pp. 

Cecilia's Restaurant

For an exciting mix to contemporary dining, small plates, dumplings and Japanese Ramen where you can experience flavour, vibrance and excitement in every mouthful head to Cecilia's Restaurant and Bar in Toowoon Bay. Mid week you can choose two courses for $50 per person or three for $60. BYO Wednesday and Thursday for $4 pp.

The Lakes Hotel

There is a special on most nights of the week at The Lakes Hotel at The Entrance. Specials include: $15 pasta on Monday, $15 house crumbed chicken schnitzel on Tuesday, $17 250g rump on Wednesday, $15 pale ale battered flathead on Thursday and $20 classic Sunday roast to end the week. 

Railway Hotel

The Railway Hotel love their locals. That's why every Tuesday night is locals night in this venue in the heart of Gosford. For only $30 enjoy a succulent rump steak with any house beer or wine! Thats a mid-week meal worth having!

Little Miss Mezza

Every Tuesday and Wednesday night, Little Miss Mezza at West Gosford holds their locals night. Enjoy a 2 course Middle Eastern and modern Australian inspired dinner for $60pp and add on house made ice cream for only $7 extra!

FunHaus Factory

Every Friday feel good with a locals night of burgers, bevvy's and Beats! Come into FunHaus Factory in Gsoford to start the weekend by enjoy an extended happy hour with $6 schooners and tuck into to local sourced burgers, slildes with vegetrain and vegan options.