Zebra Green is Bondi Junction’s saucy new retro bar and restaurant (Sydney)

New retro restaurant/cafe/bar Zebra Green makes its home in the heart of Bondi Junction, giving surrounding eateries a run for their money with their niche comfort food offering.

The brainchild of Shane Lurie from Blue Orange,  this new venue draws on Lurie’s experience as a world traveller and childhood in South Africa, where he learned about fine dining at his parents’ restaurant, Les Marquis.

As for Zebra Green, the space occupies a terrace, front room, garden and loft bar, all of which mirrors a quirky interior design that speaks to the area’s varied populace.  Zebra Green caters for people needing a mid-morning cuppa, a leisurely lunch or a cosy dinner, and is also perfect for those looking for a place to have drinks with friends.

Lurie and his team change up the menu on a weekly basis, but stay consistent when it comes to fresh, seasonal and local produce with loads of flavour.  Similarly, treats like cakes are baked daily and help balance the venue’s multifaceted nature of being a cafe, high end restaurant and bar.   Popular items on the menu include the Sticky, Smoky BBQ Wings, topped with the Zebra Green sauce that Lurie developed whilst living in rural Ireland. There’s also the Herb Crusted Junee Lamb Shoulder with Smoky Eggplant, Feta and Mint, as well as the Habanero, Chilli & Lime Spatchcock that appeal to groups of diners willing to share their food. Side dishes, again good enough to be shared, include the Charred Vegetable Salad with Quinoa, Leaves, Seeds and Roast Tomato Pesto.

Sommelier Andreas Puha has created an excellent selection of Australian and European wines.  Diners can “taste their way through the wine list” before making their final choice of wine to enjoy.  Spirits and local beers are also available.

Naturally, the “infamous” Zebra Green sauces are also available in the restaurant – you might have seen them in venues like the Sackville Hotel in Rozelle, The Erko in Erskinville and the Majestic Gourmet Grocers in Petersham.  Flavours include Burger Relish, Habanero Chilli & Lime and good old Ketchup.  

Zebra Green
Address: 82 Bronte Road, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Contact: (02) 8021 7330
Hours: Open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday and from 10am Wednesday to Sunday
Websitezebragreen.com.au

Images supplied and used with permission.

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