Sawtell Restaurant

& Wine Bar

Mediterranean share plates. Remarkable wines. Heartfelt hospitality.

In the heart of Sawtell, Bar Que Sera is a place to slow down and savour — where food, wine and friends come together under warm light and good conversation.

Hours:
Dinner - Wednesday to Saturday · From 5pm
Aperitivo - Friday & Saturday · 4 – 6pm
Saturday Social Club - Saturday Lunch · 12 – 3pm

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SEPTEMBER 2026

One Year of Bar Que Sera

Twelve months ago we re-opened the doors on First Avenue with an idea about share plates, good wine and a room that feels like home. Thank you, Sawtell — we're spending the whole of September saying so.

ALL MONTH

Best of BQS menu — year one's most-loved plates, back on for four weeks

SUN 6

Father's Day lunch — a long Sunday table for dad

FRI 11 - SAT 12

Mitch's Greatest Hits — five courses, chosen by chef

SAT 19 - SUN 20

Bordeaux wine lunches — Duane pours the left bank, slowly

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Three plates of food, a glass of white wine, on a green tiled table. The plates have various dishes including salad, grilled meat, and cooked fish garnished with herbs.

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At Bar Que Sera, food and wine are made to be shared — sparking conversation and memories. Our menu moves with the market and the seasons, offering vibrant small and large plates, snacks, sides and indulgent desserts.

Enjoy an indulgent dinner, leisurely lunch or drop in for Aperitivo — graze on cheese, cured meats and a glass (or two) of something remarkable.

Season, Simplicity and Sharing

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LUNCH & Aperitivo

Every Friday and Saturday, we explore the art of Aperitivo — that golden time between day and night, where great drinks, delicious small bites and good company come together.

Unhurried, relaxed and effortlessly Mediterranean, it's the perfect way to ease into (or wind down) your weekend.

On Saturdays, the celebration begins or continues with our Saturday Social Club — a long, leisurely lunch designed for gathering friends, marking an occasion, or simply making an afternoon of it.

Saturday Social Club Lunch

Aperitvo Menu

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Taste, Learn & Share

Each month, Bar Que Sera hosts intimate events that celebrate the stories behind every glass and every plate.

Join winemaker Duane Roy and chef Mitchell Phillip-Tait for immersive tastings, curated pairings, and seasonal feasts that reveal the harmony of great wine and food.

Upcoming Events

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Three Friends. One Shared Vision.

We’re the team behind Bar Que Sera — Chef Mitchell Phillip-Tait, winemaker Duane Roy, and host Jason Penrose.

Our mission is simple: to bring Sawtell a place where generous share plates, carefully chosen wines and heartfelt hospitality come together. A spot where every guest feels like family.

We can’t wait to welcome you through our doors.
— Mitch, Duane & Jason