10 Affordable Set Menus That Come In At Under $80

All the best bits without a hefty price tag

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Salt Meats Cheese, Cronulla

If you get dish envy, spend more time deliberating over a menu than eating, or simply enjoy letting the universe decide, you’re probably a big fan of the old set menu.

Before you go picturing lengthy bills and hefty price tags, hear us out. You’ll be pleased to learn that we have discovered a bunch of spots in the Shire with affordable set menus that don’t skimp on variety or quality. In fact, each restaurant on our list comes in at under $80! Now that’s a meal you can enjoy.

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10 Affordable Set Menus In The Sutherland Shire For Under $80

Cony’s

First on our list is the beloved South American-inspired joint, Cony’s. What you are probably well-versed in is their ceviche, guac and empanada-packed selection of bites, but have you checked out the very last page of the menu? Three set menus sit waiting to be served, starting at $20 per person for olives, guac and empanadas; $35 per person for guac, empanadas, calamari and tacos; or, for the very hungry among us, $55 per person for olives, guac, empanadas, calamari, truffle fries, picanha and churros.

Alphabet Street

Known for their awesome selection of Asian-fusion-inspired dishes - and the famous Apple Martini, of course - Alphabet Street’s set menu is a must. If you’re after something more traditional, try out the banquet menu, at $65 per person, which will treat you to the likes of betal leaf with grilled prawn, five spice squid and massaman beef curry to name a few. If you’re up for a gamble (and one that will most definitely be worth the risk), instead try the ‘Trust The Chef’ menu for $75, and allow yourself to be pleasantly surprised. There’s even a vegetarian set menu at $65 per person for the non-meat eaters among us.

Rock Salt

Known for their contemporary Australian cuisine and relaxed vibes, Rock Salt Menai have one of the best (and most budget-friendly) set menus around. All based on your picks from their a la carte menu, Rock Salt’s mid-week two course menu can be enjoyed for just $60 per person, and three courses for $70 per person. On weekends, a two-course meal still comes in cheap at $64 per person. Note that the set menu is only available for groups of 10 or more.

Eat Lebanese

A set menu is always a great option at a share-style joint such as Eat Lebanese. For $80 per person (or just $30 per person for those of your ‘people’ who are 12 and under), you and your dinnertime mates will be tucking into a series of dips, grilled meats and salads, with the option of adding on a sweet treat at the end (did someone say baklava?).

Jensens

If an expansive menu of entrees, mains, pizzas and desserts appeals, you’re probably already a big fan of Jensens in Kareela. If you just can’t pick a favourite dish and you’re eating with a group of 8 or more, take the guesswork out of ordering and opt for the set menu. For $70 per person for two courses, you can choose from a condensed version of their greatest hits of entrees, mains or desserts.

Giro Osteria

What if we told you that you could get your mouth around a whole six course meal for under $80? You’d better believe it. Natale Group’s Giro Osteria offers an extensive set menu available to groups as small as two for just $77 per person - that’s next date night sorted! Their selection of unbelievable antipasto, entrees, pastas, mains and sides absolutely must be tasted by every Shire-dweller - so get to it.

Johnny Hu

If your group of four or more enjoy the classic flavours of old-school Chinese restaurants, but elevated, you’ll love Johnny Hu’s Lucky Dragon banquet, which comes in at $75 per person. Chill out in their super-cool interiors while you and your friends feast upon pickled cucumber and cabbage, chicken san choy bow, vegetarian spring rolls, prawn and spinach dumplings, pork xiao long bao, salt and pepper squid, honey chicken, mongolian lamb and rice.

Salt Meats Cheese

Italian-inspired Salt Meats Cheese is a favourite among many and, ICYMI, their set menu comes in at just $50 per person for two courses and $65 for three. Start with a selection of antipasti, focaccia and arancini, progress to pasta, pizza or ‘secondi’, and, if you’ve opted for that third course, finish on your choice of their signature tiramisu or the creme catalana with orange zest. Buon appetito indeed.

Next Door

Lapping up some of the best views of any restaurant in the Shire, cafe-bar-restaurant hybrid Next Door sits perched next to the shoreline of North Cronulla Beach. Their set menu, on offer for $80 per person, is the perfect way to truly kick back and relax while you’re there, and features a range of top picks including Sonoma sourdough, truffle and parmesan arancini, tuna sashimi, beef short rib and sticky toffee pudding.

Sealevel

Sealevel has a reputation as one of the Shire’s most bougie restaurants, so you may be surprised to learn that their food is actually quite affordable - especially the mid-week set menu. For just $72, you can choose two courses from an array of entrees and mains including Lemon and Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Flowers and Darling Downs Grass Fed Beef Fillet.The icing on the cake? They offer BYO seven days a week for both lunch and dinner, making it even more appealing in our books.

Posted: September 2024