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SAWTELL RSL CLUB

SAWTELL RSL CLUB

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Hours
Sun
10:00 am - 10:30 pm
Mon
10:00 am - 10:30 pm
Tue
10:00 am - 10:30 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Sat
10:00 am - 12:00 am
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4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
3.8 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Value
3.9 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
3.6 of 5 bubbles
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CUISINES
Seafood, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
features
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About
Located in First Avenue Sawtell on the Mid North Coast just 10 km south of Coffs Harbour. We are open daily for club members and their guests from 10 am with a choice of Bars and Restaurants as well as a range of Entertainment to suit every taste inline with what people expect in modern clubs in city areas. It features an open plan with downstairs bars catering for sporting groups, dance bands, all types of entertainment with a Sunday concert being a regular feature. We have the biggest raffle on the North Coast, cash bingo, club bingo and various promotions. We have one of the most modern TAB’s available. In fact on Melbourne Cup day our turnover was the 12th highest in the state. The club’s Oasis Bistro is open 7 days and nights. The Oasis Coffee Shop operates from 10 am to 10 pm 7 days a week. You can purchase anything from sandwiches to gourmet snacks and coffee prepared by specialised coffee makers. The ground floor caters for people of all ages. On the first floor we have the famous Pacific Princess room, with capacity of almost 900 people. Every major touring band has performed in this room. In fact we have had boxing to ballet. We also cater for weddings and larger functions in this room. We feature a smorgasbord in our upstairs dining area which will be the equal of anything available, including once a month a special seafood night.
CUISINES
Seafood, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, American Express, Mastercard, Visa
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4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles207 reviews
Excellent
68
Very good
69
Average
39
Poor
14
Terrible
17

PageSydney
Sydney97 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • none
We visited this club a number of times during our stay in Boambee area, which is about a 10 minutes drive to Sawtell The meals are all reasonable priced and most enjoyable. Each night there are $14 meal specials. One night I had the steak and ribs. This meal came with chips and 4 vegies. It was delicious! Members receive discounts on their meals and also at the bar. I certainly receive value for the $11 that I paid for membership. Staff were friendly and helpful. All covid rules are enforced. Plenty of parking onsite as well as a club bus service.
Written 20 November 2021
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trdonna
Sydney62 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • none
We had lunch here during a day trip while we were staying in Coffs Harbour. Possibly the best meal we had during our week long holiday! The chap on the door recommended the daily ribs special which my husband had and couldnt rate them highly enough. I had the fish of the day which was tempura flathead tails which were also spectacular. One son had the chicken parmi which he gave a thumbs up and the youngest son had a basket of chips which he also gave a thumbs up to. Total was under $60 which I thought was great value as well.
Written 12 October 2020
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Margaret
Sydney61 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • none
Great club. Very spacious and plenty of parking. We went on a Monday night and it was quite busy but meals came quickly.We ordered the Surf and Turf which was the Monday night special for $14. Steak was very tender and it was a delicious meal.
Written 9 February 2022
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Pam C
Coffs Harbour12 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • none
My husband and I have been dining at the bistro for some time now but have found since reopening the quality of food has gone down hill. We ordered the oysters mornay and it was a sloppy plate of white sauce we couldn't even find the oysters. While we were eating the entree our mains came out. The staff member put them under the warmer and when we received them they were warm and meat tough. Terrible presentation of meals Gordon Ramsay would be disgusted. Local friends have the same opinion.Although we really like the club and staff are always friendly we will not be dining here again until the quality is back where it use to be.
Written 9 September 2020
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JournoNsw
96 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • none
We shared the hot and cold seafood platter ($34 single or $54 double). We shared the single and it was adequate for two older people. All good except the oysters were tired and one (of 3) was inedible. Prawns (3) were fresh. Also prawns cutlets, calamari, chips and salad. There is a $14 special (corned beef on our night but surf and turf on Mondays). Modern refit of club. Best spot to eat is the enclosed front verandah except for the noise of the sports channel. Nice cafe as well with deserts and coffee. Barman thought the mask rule did not apply to him Other food outlets such as pizza and Mexican places and the hotel doing great business.
Written 18 February 2022
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heatherd1134
Winmalee15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2022 • none
Our family went to dinner at the Sawtell RSL after a very busy day. The staff were welcoming, there was a great choice of food on offer and meals were really good value for money. It was very popular and, while it was packed, our meals came quite quickly. Generous portions and everything was delicious.
Written 18 July 2022
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agchristie
Chilliwack97 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • none
Although we have only visited a handful of RSL clubs during our time in Australia, this one was by far the best! Words can’t describe how impressed we were with the facility, events, restaurants, lounge, pokie room, and friendly staff. We visited this club a few times during our week in the area and liked the lunch and dinner food specials. They also had live music with dancing Friday night. This is a very busy, well supported RSL club. Plenty of onsite parking.
Written 28 February 2020
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GCPurple
Nerang486 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • none
We popped in after arriving in town and was warmly greeted by a man in the information desk. We decided to come back for dinner on our first night in Sawtell . Hubby had a small roast pork which was plenty of food, but he didn’t get any crackling, which was disappointing. I ordered from the special board which was seafood fettuccine and it was missing the salmon which was advertised on the board. Drinks great price.
Written 17 February 2020
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Lorry S
Townsville53 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021 • none
I ate there on a Monday night and had the special that was promoted called the Surf N Turf with chips and vegetables. Easily the Worst meal I’ve had in Australia. The steak was burnt on the outside and the veggies over cooked and tasteless. Don’t bother.
Written 14 February 2021
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Sandra M
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • none
On our recent trip to Sawtell, we arrived too early for dinner at the bistro so decided to have something light at the cafe. The beef and bacon burger was soooo good, and the ham, tomato and cheese toasted focaccia was so big my mum couldn't finish it. The food was delicious (and so was the vanilla slice we got as a takeaway dessert!) Would highly recommend Waves Cafe at the RSL.
Written 15 May 2021
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portwesties
Port Macquarie20 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • couples
Interior of this club is lovely with a variety of seating options. We were there for dinner and although busy staff kept the line moving. We oredered the cheesey garlic bread; genrous size but would have liked the bottom of the roll toasted as well as the top. The small roast was HUGE!! with a variety of vegies. However it was more like eating a lamb steak than slices of roast lamb as they were so thick. Vegies could also have been hotter. I just wish clubs would offer smaller serves for less cost as this meal was enought for two...
Written 27 April 2024
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Birkdale933 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2021 • none
A pleasant pair of evening meals; though my seafood pasta (with chilli) was way too chilli infused and stopped any other flavours being enjoyed. My wife enjoyed her surf and turf. Staff at all levels were efficient and helpful, with Covid rules very well managed.
Written 19 July 2021
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Carnivoredelicious
Kentucky13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • friends
After recently having holidays and having catchups with friends we decided to visit the club and was so impressed with the food, service and professional staff. I feel like that other RSL clubs spend all their money on making it look good like the Currumbin RSL and dont invest in training their staff. Sawtell your doing amazing work with your crew and it is was so enjoyable to experience your show tonight. I didnt get the waitresses name but she was brilliant. Keep up the great work.
Written 29 March 2023
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vikki_ht
Sydney6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • couples
Absolutely above our expectation. Food was fresh great selection even for the non seafood lovers. We dined on oysters, prawns and bugs. While my husband had the pork roast with crackling and veggies I went with the salmon and swordfish. Finishing with a selection of desserts. Well worth the money and the service from the staff was lovely.
Written 11 March 2024
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twyfordjones
Mooloolaba248 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • none
We attended a 70th birthday lunch for 30 people. The club put us in a quite area from 12 to 3pm. As it was a Sunday the band come in at 4pm to sett up and played at 4.30pm. The menu they offered was good and varied. We have the prawn salad with lots of fresh salad and balsamic dressing. The staff were all friendly and very efficient. Great space to catch catch up with friends and not to noisy. Also a bar in the same area. Great snooker tables - some of us stayed on to hear the band and play snooker. Great Sunday lunch and afternoon.
Written 10 August 2022
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