CORAL CAFE, Lord Howe Island - Updated 2024 Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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Coral Cafe is situated in the Lord Howe Island Museum and Visitor Centre. We are open for Breakfast and Lunch 7 days a week (9-3pm) and Monday, Wednesday and Thursday for dinner (5.30-7.30pm Booking Essential for dinner)

CUISINES

Cafe, Australian

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Gift Cards Available

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4.5

370 reviews

Excellent

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Very good

150

Average

28

Poor

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Terrible

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Ellemay 🍹🐠🐳

Sydney47280 contributions

Good coffee ☕️

Feb 2020 • couples

We dropped into Coral Cafe for coffee and also for the internet. The cafe is located inside the museum and also has an outdoor patio for dining. We found the cafe to be hot inside and noticed the fans inside were actually only blowing on the kitchen staff. The internet was pretty pricey compared to the Anchorage cafe. However the coffee was good. We noticed the cafe served dinner a few days a week which evidently is very popular and bookings are recommended. The museum was interesting to stroll around whilst waiting for our cappuccino’s.

Written 23 February 2020

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Poleinahole

Switzerland2408 contributions

Friendly Cafe

Feb 2020 • none

Great selection of cakes, sandwiches, frittatas, etc. and the Italian coffee is divine. Super breakfast selection but they sadly only open at 9 AM and close at 3 pm. If not busy, they may agree to prepare a breakfast item, especially if you are vegetarian. About three nights during the week they serve dinner too. As with all places on Lord Howe booking in advance for dinner is essential as they buy just the ingredients they need for the day. You need to advise in advance if you have dietary restrictions. You can pay by credit card. Friendly service and very reasonable prices.

Written 27 February 2020

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Margaret B

Port Macquarie42 contributions

Best Place to eat on the Island

Feb 2020 • none

We ate lunch here twice and dinner once. Food was exceptional and not as pricey as some of the other places on the island definitely got our money's worth. It would certainly be out first choice next visit to LHI. Hats off to the chef...........a keeper!

Written 24 February 2020

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Susan P

Newcastle269 contributions

Lovely restaurant

Dec 2021 • family

Had dinner here coral cafe (which is situated at the museum) average cost $38.00 main Lovely friendly staff. Meal was great, well presented. Main meal had specials board trevally/veges, lamb/veges, pork. + entree and dessert. Highly recommend. Bookings for dinner essential as it is small. They also open for lunch

Written 28 December 2021

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ordinary_jj

Hong Kong299 contributions

relatively strong flavor

Jan 2020 • none

i came here twice for lunch and once for dinner. food was piping hot and the chef's seasoning is relatively on the strong side. i personally like their salad sandwich which keeps the original flavor of the veggie with a little spread of mayonnaise that makes a perfect light lunch for me. their dinner is decently presented with rich flavors. unfortunately the sauce of the squid salad is way over savory and sweetness for me.

Written 22 April 2020

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Lyn B

13 contributions

Island getaway

Sept 2022 • friends

A group of 9 enjoyed our dinner here..I had crispy Pork Belly and I'd give it 10 out of 10 staff excellent and we could pay separately. Just beware that eating out on LHI is not cheap as everything is shipped in and the cost of food has gone up everywhere.

Written 15 October 2022

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Keith T

Canberra110 contributions

Tucked away amidst the tropical flora

Nov 2020 • none

Coral Café was our go to place on the Island. Service was excellent, coffee good and WiFi available (at a price). We didn't have a meal there, but breakfast and lunches were being served to a near full café when we were there. It is just over the road from the Lagoon and easy to get to if you want a snack or coffee and then back to the beach.

Written 26 November 2020

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Andyjam2110

Newcastle493 contributions

Dinner, lunch or coffee, it won’t disappoint

Mar 2020 • couples

One of our favourite places to eat at LHI. Food and coffee was fabulous, prices good and the service spot on. One night we had squid salad, prawn linguine and satay chicken Maryland and all three dishes were pretty special. A shout out to Carol for looking after us. Hot tip: don’t forget to try the coconut caramel slice.

Written 13 March 2020

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johnfQ5689IH

Toronto3 contributions

Great food

Jan 2020 • solo

There are few places to eat on Lord Howe Island. Most of them are very good but they do not serve everyday of the week. One exception is Coral Cafe that shares space with the information center and Island museum. Lovely outdoor seating with tremendous breakfast and cappuccino.

Written 6 January 2020

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FelixF

Sydney316 contributions

Enjoyed lunch and dinner

Nov 2021 • none

Had 2 lunches and 1 dinner. Looks great at night so different to the day. Very friendly and helpful staff and a good selection of food which is very different from what I expected with many Asian influenced dishes very well done to their style. The coffee is probably not a highlight but otherwise very highly recommended for breakfast lunch or dinner and they serve wine as well.

Written 10 November 2021

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QbnSteve

Queanbeyan240 contributions

Friendly service and great food

May 2021 • none

We had a couple of meals at Coral Cafe, customer service is great from very friendly staff and the food is very good. We had local Kingfish, dumplings, squid and steak at various times and all were excellent. Steve and his team do a great job.

Written 20 May 2021

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Merrijiggers

Melbourne21 contributions

Fresh food, we're only sorry we went there once!

Apr 2021 • none

We managed to book this restaurant for dinner on our last night on the island. It was delicious food; I had the kingfish, my husband had the chicken maryland and my son had the prawn linguine - yum! We topped off our tasty meal with sumptuous sticky date pudding and some of the nicest crème brule we've tasted. Get in early and book, you don't want to miss out as it is an intimate space with room for only a few.

Written 23 April 2021

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Fernanda Ripoll

2 contributions

Delicious food in Lord Howe Island

Feb 2022 • none

My experience in Coral Cafe was great as a customer and as part of the staff, best place to be on the island! Cute little place next to the museum with simple but delicious plates for breaky and lunch and fine dinners to experience the local fish and the specialties of the chef. If you have the chance to meet Steve and Janet the owners, you will have a good time laughing and listening to stories of Lord Howe Island. Best coffee in town! And don't forget to book for dinner in advance!

Written 27 March 2022

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Imelda D

57 contributions

Always good

Dec 2022 • couples

Coffee, lunch and dinner on this trip. The food and service is always reliable with a range of fresh, beautifully prepared options. The home made slices are a must, any day of the week. Dinner was simply excellent making the best of local produce.

Written 9 December 2022

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grouptravel21

176 contributions

Excellent service and fantastic food. The museum is great too!

Apr 2022 • couples

We dined at the Coral Cafe many times during our recent stay. The food is of a high quality and the prices fair. Definitely in keeping with all other food outlets on the Island. Booking is essential everywhere on the Island. Service was excellent. All restaurants offer patrons a lift back to their accommodation at the end of service.

Written 22 April 2022

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