The Sandbar Scarborough Beach — Restaurant in Scarborough

Another weekend rolled around and I found myself in Scarborough. I love it here. After a swim, I was suddenly peckish and decided to pay a visit to the Sandbar. Older readers (and this writer!) will remember the venue as Zander’s. Back then it was painted a less than appealing salmon colour. Very 70’s but not in a fun, nostalgic way! It’s now painted white and has that rough rendered look, which gives the building so much more charm.

The Sandbar’s entrance is nicely arranged with plants, which instantly makes the space calming and welcoming. As I wandered in, ‘Bad Moon Risin’ by CCR was playing - great song. During my visit, the music was quite varied, which made for a good atmosphere. I got really excited when Steppenwolf’s ‘Born to be Wild’ came on. As a lover of classic rock – and the movie ‘Easy Rider’ – I was in my element.

On arrival, you’re greeted by a friendly staff member who will seat you. From there, you can order at the table via a QR code. But there is also table service. This is great to see in this modern age of what I call ‘digital do it yourself.’

There’s selective use of exposed brick throughout the venue. This works really well, as it makes for a rustic feel in a modern setting. Add to that the colourful chairs, wooden boxes (delightfully kitschy) and the surfboards mounted on the walls and you end up with an eclectic, yet chilled, beachy vibe. I really like the wall mounted photos of old Scarborough scattered throughout. They create a retro feel without going over the top.

There’s ample seating, so getting a spot shouldn’t be an issue. And there’s no need to book either, so it’s super flexible. I sat outside, as the view of the ocean and boardwalk was too good to pass up. Walkers, runners, cyclists and dog walkers amble by at their leisure.

The menu is straightforward and that’s a good thing, especially as some places over complicate their menus with fancy items that fall short. The Sandbar doesn’t suffer from this. There’s a good selection of meals to choose from. You’ve got classics like the bacon and egg burger and ‘eggs 3 ways’ (poached scrambled or fried). There are a few sweet options too, like the Belgian waffles and banana and coconut chia pudding. This makes for a good balance.

I opted for the smashed avo, which came with ciabatta bread, crumbled feta, cherry tomatoes, basil, white balsamic and hazelnut dukkah. I added two poached eggs to cap off this dish. My meal was spectacular. The eggs were cooked to perfection and the avocado was smooth and fresh, while the cherry tomatoes were bursting with flavour. The dukkah provided a nice contrast and the feta was rich and creamy. Even the salt was amazing – that might sound strange, but in my mind, these little things make a big difference.

I also had a cappuccino, which went down nicely.

With that, I’ll move onto the drinks. Between coffee, smoothies , cold pressed juices, iced tea and milkshakes, you’re spoilt for choice. Oh, and did I mention there’s also soft drinks, kombucha, mocktails and soft drinks?! They even have a ‘Hair of the Dog’ section, which I think is very cool. You can tell that someone has put effort into designing this menu.

The staff are really friendly and helpful. You can recognise them by their turquoise shirts.

The venue is kid friendly too. They have coloured pencils and paper, which is great. I asked one of the staff if these were popular and they said the kids really get into it. This is fantastic, especially in this age of never-ending screen time. Kudos to the owners for this initiative.

You can also have lunch and dinner at the Sandbar, with plenty of beer, wine and spirits on offer to complement your meal. And it’s open from 7 am til late every day - a big positive for Perth. There are wall mounted heaters outside for those cold winter nights that Perth puts on. So, they’ve got you’re covered all year round.

So, if you ever find yourself craving a nice breakfast, head out on the highway (see what I did there 😉) and into the Sandbar. It’s a great venue with an even...

We often have a lunch or late lunch on Fridays just to get out n about and enjoy our blessed WA. We chose the Sandbar after checking previous reviews and the menu. We were able to find parking nearby even though there was plenty of people around. We were given a table inside near Alfresco Doors giving us a great view as well as shade. The staff were great, professional friendly yet not too invasive We both had a soda, lime and bitters which came out quickly. I ordered the steak sandwich and my wife ordered the beef burger. My wife commented the beef Pattie was juicy well cooked and tasty, giving the beef burger a 4/5. I gave the steak sandwich 3/5. I really want to help those who cook a steak! I am a butcher from way back and do most of the cooking at home so feel I am well experienced to advise how to have a great steak. There are 4 steps 1 ensure the meat is at room temperature before placing the meat in the pan. If it goes from fridge to pan the meat will be rubbery and dry. Salt the meat. Not a lot just a touch to add flavour. If you don’t add salt the steak will lack flavour! Ensure the pan or grill is very hot, sizzling hot. If it’s not hot enough the steak will be rubbery and tough. 4 upon achieving the right temperature (rare, medium etc) remove the steak and let it rest knowing the meat will continue to cook while resting, when you remove the meat allow for further cooking while resting so it’s best to remove the meat prior to achieving your desired temperature and let it rest into the medium or rare state. If you do not follow any of these steps you will serve up the steak like I received today, tasteless rubbery and chewy. I can honestly say the steak I are today is common throughout the restaurants in Perth. Even though the cut of meat is good, scotch or porterhouse, the whole steak can be poor due to not doing the...

The atmosphere at this place was very casual and relaxed, which went very well with their beach hut theme. I was really impressed with the way the place was designed and decorated. The only downside to this I'd say was the fact that many of the chairs were simply stools and it would've been nice to have backs on them. Furthermore, the cushion wall seats were a bit low, plus little far from the tables (which were very well made from pallets) but it wasn't too much of an issue and I adapted quickly. I'd give the service a 4 out of 5. The manager was very friendly. I was greeted in a very warm manner and was told I could sit wherever I fancied. The ladies who ordered and delivered our food weren't quite as smily but we're still punctual and polite. We waited about 15 minutes for our food, which was wonderful, I might add. Our order consisted of the BBQ chicken pizza and the chicken burger. They arrived warm and beautifully presented. The chicken on the burger was crumbed to perfection and along with the bacon, pineapple and aioli, it was a beautiful combination for a dinner burger. The pizza was something else, however. The chicken was tastefully seasoned with exotic spices, which made it taste a little like chicken tikka. The pizza was beautifully drizzled with barbecue sauce one way and an aioli another way. Along with the mushrooms, peppers and red onion, it was honestly the best pizza I've ever had. All in all, the food was magnificent, especially considering the price we paid. This place is a real hidden gem. I'll...