The Cowrie Restaurant

Name: The Cowrie Restaurant
Address: 109 Scenic Hwy, Terrigal NSW 2260, Australia, Central Coast, au
Price range: $$$$

The Cowrie offers gluten-free options — a diner reported that nearly the entire menu could be made gluten-free except the gnocchi, with gluten-free cheesecake and risotto available. However, the kitchen is shared and the venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. The AGFG listing also includes it under 'gluten-free options'. No dedicated fryer or separate prep area is mentioned. Call ahead to discuss cross-contamination protocols.

Address109 Scenic Hwy, Terrigal NSW 2260, Australia

Cuisine

Price€€€€

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	6:00pm-7:30pm
Wed	12:00pm-10:00pm
Thu	12:00pm-10:00pm
Fri	12:00pm-10:00pm
Sat	12:00pm-10:00pm
Sun	12:00pm-5:00pm

Websitewww.thecowrie.com.au/

Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 65% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorThe Cowrie Restaurant - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Terrigal , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree listing: 1 rating, reports GF options (bread, cheesecake, dessert, risotto) but no dedicated GF menu. Reviewer says almost everything can be made GF except gnocchi. Not a dedicated GF facility.fetched 2026-05-25 [2] blogRestaurants in Central Coast,NSW With Gluten Free Options | AGFG , agfg.com.auAGFG listing for Central Coast restaurants with gluten-free options. The Cowrie appears with 'Gluten Free Options', 'Vegan Options', 'Vegetarian Options' tags. Price band $$$$$.fetched 2026-05-25

Vegan

confidence 60% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

The Cowrie has a dedicated Plant Based Menu (PDF on their website), which suggests vegan-friendly options are available. The AGFG listing also tags it with 'Vegan Options'. No details on dedicated equipment or cross-contamination protocols are provided. Best to confirm with staff.

Cited references

[1] blogThe Cowrie Restaurant Terrigal - Fine Dining Terrigal , thecowrie.com.auVenue's own website: links to Autumn Menu, Plant Based Menu, Group Menu, Bar Menu, Beverage List PDFs. No allergen marking visible on the homepage. Hours listed.fetched 2026-05-25 [2] blogRestaurants in Central Coast,NSW With Gluten Free Options | AGFG , agfg.com.auAGFG listing for Central Coast restaurants with gluten-free options. The Cowrie appears with 'Gluten Free Options', 'Vegan Options', 'Vegetarian Options' tags. Price band $$$$$.fetched 2026-05-25

Vegetarian

confidence 60% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

A dedicated Plant Based Menu is available, and the AGFG listing includes 'Vegetarian Options'. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible. Confirm with staff.

Cited references

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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