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On a recent long weekend, I went on a drive down the South Coast. The idea only came about after making the plan to go for a coastal drive that will consists of a stopover at a nice restaurant. So looking through the Sydney Morning Herald's Good Food Guide, it recommended a nice small restaurant at Thirroul called Samuel which is located at the end of the scenic Lawrence Hargrave Drive . There were many spectacular lookouts on the wonderful drive past coastal villages. They were cliff hugging roads hanging above the ocean. The highlight of the drive is the famous Sea Cliff Bridge . Driving past the bridge was a quick drive but once we arrived at the top of the cliff called Stanwell Park , we are rewarded with this spectacular view of the bridge which is breathtaking. Read my blog about the Samuel's Restaurant at Thirroul Close up photo of Sea Cliff Bridge

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On a recent drive down the south coast, I stopped over a restaurant called Samuel's for lunch. This is the only restaurant recommended by Sydney Morning Herald's Good Food Guide located in the coastal town of Thirroul . On entering the restaurant, I am presented with its white walls, oil paintings and timber floorboards which is cool and welcoming after the long drive. The white theme continues in the tables, wooden chairs and restrooms. The menu is mainly modern Australian cuisine. The waiter is friendly and articulate with very good knowledge of the cuisine listed in the menu. As the restaurant was crowded it took a while before the dishes were served. I enjoyed my meal which was delicious, not overwhelming with just the right taste. By the time we finished our meal and desserts were served, my table and another were the only remaining with customers. The coffee was slow and served only when it had to be reminded. After lunch I head off to the curves of the South Coast str...

Imagine if you were there, sitting by yourself looking out to the vast ocean. What thought goes through your mind? What inspiration will gather in your mind?