Avalon Chinese (02) 9918 6319, 1st Floor Barefoot Boulevarde, 74 Old Barrenjoey Rd AVALON - This is an oldie but a goodie producing surprisingly authentic and even gourmet Chinese food.

Avalon Organics (02) 9918 3387, 25 Avalon Pde AVALON - A healthy food stop on your way back from a surf. Freshly squeezed juices, iced fruit crush, organic roll ups and organic Turkish melts.

Beach House Cafe (02) 9918 7825, 11-13 Avalon Pde Avalon

Chelsea Tea House (02) 9918 6794, 2/48 Old Barrenjoey Rd Avalon - The menu offers something for everyone, the service is friendly and helpful, and the surrounds are delightful.

Last Train To Bombay (02) 9973 1006, Shop 5 And 6, 1 Careel Head Rd Avalon - An air of distinction awaits you as you enter. Greeted by Indian staff dressed in traditional maroon robes and turbans

Lucky's Gourmet Pizza (02) 9918 0640, 46b Old Barrenjoey Rd AVALON - This pizzeria and Italian restaurant has always been embraced by the locals making booking essential and the service a little slow (but still with a smile).

Sky Thai (02) 9918 3605, 21 Avalon Pde Avalon

Starfish (02) 9918 2077, 23 Avalon Pde AVALON

Swell Cafe (02) 9918 5678, Shop 3, 74 Old Barrenjoey Rd AVALON - The best coffee at the beaches. A very slick minimalist cafe, playing groovy vibes, which wouldn't look out of place in Darlinghurst.

The Cooks Larder (02) 9973 4370, Shop 1, 21-23 Old Barrenjoey Rd Avalon