VATEL will be closed on :
Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday , Easter Monday
Reopening for normal trading hours on Tuesday 7 April 2026
Have a safe and Happy Easter Everyone!
Regional Dinner: La PICARDIE
REGIONAL DINNER
Thursday 26 March 2026
Please find below the menu for the evening.
Dinner will be served at 7.00pm sharp.
SMS Philippe on 0419 636 304
There will be a cooking demonstration and a presentation on the Region
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La PICARDIE
Menu
Potage St Germain
Pea and Lardons veloute served with croutons
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Coq en Pate
Chicken cooked in shortcrust pastry with stuffing and grilled vegetables
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Tarte Aux Prunes
Plum tart with vanilla bean Ice cream
There will be a cooking demonstration as well as a presentation on the region
$75.00 per person
BYO wine only
Corkage $6.50 per person
Valentine’s at Vatel
Dear all,
Join us to celebrate Valentine’s at Vatel 2026!
We are offering a four course Degustation for the occasion.
We will be offering two seatings on that particular night:
First seating from 5.30/ 6 pm to 8.00 pm and
Second seating from 8.15 pm to end of night.
Bookings are essential
via email at: eat@vatelrestaurant.com.au
or phone: (02) 9181 3961
or BEST text Philippe direct on 0419 636 304
Please indicate which seating you would like to go for at the time of your booking.
I will send you a text the day before, for you to reconfirm your booking.
Looking forward to seeing you all on the night!
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VALENTINE’S DAY
Saturday 14 February 2026
Four course Menu
Beignet de choux fleur
Cauliflower fritter, sour cream and chives
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Le Pounti
Veal and porc terrine, vegetable remoulade, cornichons and crostini
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Steak Frites
Black Angus Scotch fillet, hand cuts chips, Bearnaise sauce
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Gateau Basque
Cheese cake and Berry compote
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$90.00 per person
BYO Wine only
Corkage – $6.50 per person
Vatel en vacances!
Vatel will be closed from 01 January till 22 January 2026
Reopening for normal trading hours from Friday 23 January 2026
For bookings and inquiries, SMS Philippe on 0419 636 304
New Year’s Eve at Vatel
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Dégustation Menu
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Dear all
New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and we are starting to get inquiries about that particular evening.
We will be offering two seatings on that particular night:
First seating from 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm and Second seating from 8.15 pm to end of night
Booking is essential via email at eat@vatelrestaurant.com.au or 91813961 or BEST text Philippe direct on 0419 636 304.
Please indicate which seating you would like to go for at the time of your booking
A text will be sent the day before for you to confirm your attendance
Looking forward to seeing you all on the night !
Please find below the menu for Wednesday 31 December 2025.
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Oyster Shooter
Cucumber, mint, lime juice and vodka
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Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio
Nicois salad
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Cherry Duck
Free range duck magret, confit leg, black cherry sauce, pomme Darphin
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Ginger Meringue
Raspberry sorbet, summer fruit salad
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$100.00 per person
BYO wine only
Corkage $6.50 per person
Book now to ensure your place at this event.
For bookings:
Telephone (02) 9181 3961
SMS 0419 636 304
Email eat@vatelrestaurant.com.au
Please reserve your table early as we have been booked out for the past few years on this occasion.
Looking forward to see you all, and in the meantime Merry Christmas and all the very best for the New Year!
Christmas Party at Vatel
Dear all,
Join us for our Annual Christmas Party at Vatel with Lukas Maio on Wednesday 10 December 2025
Arrival from 6.30.00/6.45 pm for 7.00 pm start.
We will be looking at one of the most recognisable glassware in the world manufactured in the heart of France, a small town called “La chapelle st Mesmin”.
Can you guess which iconic company ?
CHRISTMAS PARTY AT VATEL!
Wednesday 10 December 2025
ENTERTAINMENT WITH LUKAS MAIO
Set Menu
Grilled Yellowfin Tuna
Egg mimosa and garden salad
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Berkshire Pork
Gratinated with Dijon mustard and Gruyère,
Cider sauce and roasted “Chateau” potato
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Lemon and Ricotta Shortcake
Seasonal fruit salad and Chantilly cream
$ 87.00 per person
BYO wine only
Corkage $6.50per person
Santa came early this year!!! …
Just in time for Our Christmas Party at Vatel!
Booking via SMS to Philippe on 0419 636 304
CHRISTMAS PARTY AT VATEL!
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Join us for our Annual Christmas Party at Vatel with Peter and Marie from Viva the Duo with Corinne Andrews!
Looking forward to seeing you all and don’t forget, a Santa Hat is “de rigueur” for the night!
In 1889 the French Government inaugurated what would be one of the most recognized monuments in the World, The Eiffel Tower!
We will revisit this period of French history during our Christmas Party!
Arrival from 6.30.00/6.45 pm for 7.00 pm start.
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Set Menu
MOOLOOLABA KING PRAWNS
Nicois salad and lime dressing
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ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN
Forest mushroom and cognac sauce, Paris mash
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YULE LOG
Chocolate and Hazelnut variation
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$85.00 per person
BYO wine only
Corkage $6.50 per person
Book now to ensure your place at this event.
For bookings:
SMS Philipppe on 0419 636 304
Email eat@vatelrestaurant.com.au
15 years at 188!
Dear all,
I would like to invite you all to join us to celebrate 15 Years at 188 Lyons rd Drummoyne!
From the” Great escape “to the challenges of building the next Vatel… A tell all story for you to enjoy!
This will also give us an opportunity to introduce you to Lukas Maio, accordionist for your entertainment!
You are welcome to join us from 6.30 pm for 7.00 PM start
Booking via SMS to Philippe on 0419 636 304
Looking forward to seeing you all!
Tuesday 28 October and Wednesday 29 October 2025
15 years at 188!
Menu
Sugar cured Atlantic Salmon
Lemon vinaigrette, seasonal leaves, crumbed fetta
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Slow Cook Beef
Eshallot and merlot sauce, Paris mash
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Chocolate and Hazelnut Gateau
Mascarpone cream, raspberry compote
$85.00 per person
BYO wine only
Corkage $6.50 per person
Entertainment with our accordionist Lukas Maio!
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Bastille Night at Vatel
BASTILLE NIGHT AT VATEL!
Saturday 12 July 2025
Bastille Day is fast approaching, and we will keep with the tradition, once again, of making it a memorable and fun night of fine food and entertainment with our musicians Peter and Mary from Viva the Duo!
In this doomed and gloomed time that we sometime face in our first quarter of the twenty first century
I would like to take you all back in an Era characterized by a sense of optimism and progress…
LA BELLE EPOQUE!
(1871-1914)
In 1889 le Moulin Rouge was the birth place of a new form of danse… Le Can Can danse!
We look forward to watch our friendly competitors in ore as they perform for us all to enjoy!
You are welcome to join us from 6.30/6.45 for 7.00 pm start
Booking is essential. SMS Philippe on 0419 636 304 (even number of guests at table preferred)
Looking forward to seeing you all again!
We will send you a text for you to confirm your booking and number of guests the day before.
Set Menu
Hors d’oeuvre
Provencale Panisses and aioli
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Salade de Crabes
Blue swimmer crab salad, avocado and tomato coulis
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Roti de Boeuf
Black Angus Scotch fillet, pommes dauphines, Winter greens and bearnaise sauce
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Tarte a la Rhubarbe
Rhubarb and almond tart, Pistachio ice cream
Enjoy the evening with our musicians, Peter and Mary from Viva the Duo!!
4 course meal – $97.00
BYO Wine only, Corkage – $6.50 per person
Mother’s Day
Sunday, 11 May 2025
Vatel Restaurant will be open for LUNCH on Mother’s Day.
The A la Carte menu will be available from 12 pm
Complimentary Kirr Royal on arrival for all our Mother’s!
SMS Philippe direct on 0419 636 304
Les Vacances de Mr Vatel!
Les Vacances de Mr Vatel!
Thursday 21 March 2024
Early January I went back to France with my partner Natasha
For the first time I enjoyed the many visits and places I saw with a tourist eye , something I would like to share with you all. Expect anecdotes and special tips on traveling to France!
You are welcome to join us from 6.45 pm for 7.00 PM start on Thursday 21 March
Booking via SMS to Philippe on 0419 636 304
Looking forward to seeing you all!
Menu
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Vichyssoise
Leek and potato soup finish with Blue swimmer crab and fresh herbs
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Assiette du pecheur
Seared barramundi and Jervis Bay Mussels, Pilaf rice, sauce ravigote
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Tarte aux fraises
Strawberry tart and yoghurt sorbet
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$72.00 per person
BYO wine only
Corkage $6.00 per person