Mimi's Sydney

Mimi’s sits at 130a Beach St, a five-minute walk from the sand at Coogee Beach. It holds two hats from the Australia Good Food Guide, a distinction that sets the standard for its seafood-heavy, Mediterranean-inflected menu. The room runs smart and elegant, leaning into a polish that distinguishes it from the casual, counter-service bustle found throughout the rest of the strip.

The kitchen manages a level of restraint that is rarely found this close to the water. While its neighbour, the Coogee Pavilion, invites a loud, transient crowd, Mimi’s chooses to ignore that energy entirely. It is a destination for those who want the proximity to the coast without the frantic pace of the nearby beach clubs. You come here for the quiet focus of the cooking, which is a welcome shift from the louder, simpler meals typically served in this part of Sydney.