Everywhere good to eat in Brighton-Le-Sands

Don’t be fooled by this cheap and cheerful Thai eatery’s humble exterior.

Aside from your typical Thai fare of green chicken curry, massaman and pad Thai (all of which is prepared exceptionally well here), there’s a more unique experience available at Adobe: the chance to marry quality Aussie seafood and meat paired with uniquely South East Asian ingredients.

For example, pair prawn cutlets with the chili jam and basil fried rice, or wagyu beef with eggy hokkien noodles. You could also try a Tasmanian salmon fillet with ginger and shallot sauce and a half BBQ duck for your table to share.

Whichever way you decide to order, there’ll be plenty of zest, funk, flavour and spice to go around.

Abode’s dining space is warmly lit and charming, a cosy place to tuck into some comfort food away from the crisp winds of the bay.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Fresh wild barramundi fillet with tamarind sauce ($18.50)

When it comes to seaside dining, Le Sands has it all: stunning views across the water, big windows, a deck for catching the rays, and classic bistro dishes that satisfy.

In particular, the award-winning restaurant is iconic in Sydney’s south for being one of the top spots to taste A-grade seafood.

After dipping into the “world’s best taramasalata” to which Le Sands has laid claim, gorge on crispy prawn cutlets with avo salsa, a whole lobster with garlic butter and the linguini marinara of your dreams. The latter comes with fresh mussels, prawns, calamari and the catch of the day.

For an Insta-worthy shot, one of the staff can flambé at your table a signature dish. How about a steak diane or crepe suzette?

Dish Cult’s top pick: Trio of fish with lemon caper butter sauce ($45)

There’s nothing too fancy or unfamiliar on the menu at Neptune’s, but that’s precisely what makes this all-day cafe and eatery shine.

Serving no-nonsense Mediterranean fare (think pasta, pizza, meat and seafood), Neptune’s is a slice of prime real estate on The Grand Parade perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner – or even just a couple of bevvies at sundown.

The dining space is fresh, sleek and green with ample seating for both small and large groups. Settle in for the arvo and graze on a mussel hot pot, arancini, barbecue ribs and whatever else strikes your fancy.

A highlight is the ouzo prawns, which arrives at your table with garlic cream, tomato sugo, lemon and sensational woodfired bread.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Ouzo prawns ($32.90)

Nothing hits the spot quite like authentic homestyle Greek food by the ocean. Kamari is one of the most loved spots in Brighton-Le-Sands where you can experience exactly that. Some believe this restaurant has the best moussaka and dolmades in the city.

Located on the Grand Parade, the restaurant serves fresh salad, seafood, skewers and souvlaki, plus many more traditional Greek dishes you may have never tasted before. The tender barbecue octopus with fava, garlic and olive oil is a must-try.

Chef Yianni Tsagaris has been cooking classic Greek food for over 45 years, so you can trust you’re in exceptional hands. Your only challenge is picking what to eat.

Can’t decide? In the tapas set menu, you can try seven courses of smaller versions of the restaurant’s most loved dishes.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Tapas set menu ($55 pp)

Here is a dessert bar to reward the keenest sweet tooth. Bay Vista is famous in Sydney for its towering waffles, monster-sized ice cream sundaes, pancakes, crepes, and cakes.

If you’re a fan of the tried-and-true classics, you can’t go wrong with Bay Vista’s much-loved fresh strawberries with fountain chocolate and ice cream. The tropical pavlova is also a big hit.

But Bay Vista isn’t afraid to venture into wilder dessert territory, too. How about a slice of the fruit toasted sandwich with white chocolate sauce, jam, peanut butter and raisin bread?

Or Bay Vista’s famous extra large original glazed “cronut”, topped with premium caramel ‘dulce de leche’ sauce, sliced banana, vanilla ice cream and caramel sweet flakes?

A funky meetup spot for dessert lovers and the young at heart alike, Bay Vista is one of the most iconic institutions in Sydney. Next time a sugar craving strikes, make a beeline here.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Cronut ($15.90)