Opening our doors
What began as a neighbourhood restaurant quickly became a go-to for coastal-inspired dining in the area, with weekend lunches booked out weeks in advance.
Coastal ivory social club
A bright Australian restaurant with a social club heart
From the first sketch on a napkin to a bustling dining room filled with locals and travellers, Potand Peppeer was always meant to feel like the coastal living room of the neighbourhood – generous, unhurried, and deeply Australian.
Our story is woven from the things we love most about this country: long summer evenings, abundant regional produce, and the kind of easygoing hospitality where everyone is greeted like a regular. The Coastal Ivory Social Club brings those threads together in a single space – a restaurant first, a social club always, and a home for adults-only poker evenings that feel more like a dinner party than a gambling floor.
Every detail, from the linen on the tables to the way sunlight lands across the room at golden hour, is designed to support connection – between guests, between courses, and between our coastal surroundings and the plate.
A vision shaped by Australia
Set against Australia's relaxed coastal backdrop, Potand Peppeer reflects a way of life that is unpretentious yet quietly polished. The Coastal Ivory Social Club borrows from beach houses, neighbourhood bistros, and modern wine bars to create a space that feels instantly familiar – but distinctly our own.
Our menus celebrate regional growers and fishers, our wine list leans proudly into Australian makers, and our rooms are layered with tactile materials that echo the shoreline: warm timbers, stone, woven textures, and ivory tones that glow in natural light.
Rather than chase trends, we focus on clarity – clear flavours, clear storytelling, and a clear path through the venue whether you're here for a relaxed lunch, a milestone celebration, or an evening around the poker table with friends.
Regional settings & market core
“We wanted to build a place where the best parts of coastal Australia live on every plate – bright produce, unfussy technique, and a sense that time moves just a little more slowly once you sit down.”
Founders, Potand Peppeer
Meet our founders
Potand Peppeer is led by a team of hospitality experts who have spent more than a decade shaping some of Australia's favourite dining rooms and social spaces. Their shared vision for the Coastal Ivory Social Club was crystal clear: generous food, relaxed refinement, and the kind of warm service that remembers your favourite drink.
Drawing on experience across high-traffic restaurants, boutique hotels, and premium entertainment venues, our founders blend operational precision with a human touch. The result is a venue where the logistics fade into the background and the feeling of being looked after takes centre stage.
They see poker nights not as a separate product, but as a natural extension of the dining experience – a way for adults to gather, laugh, learn the game, and enjoy the theatre of the table in a setting that always feels safe, inclusive, and well hosted.
Culinary philosophy
Our kitchen is guided by an uncomplicated belief: the most memorable meals are built on trust – in the seasons, in our producers, and in the craft of the team behind the pass. We favour bright, layered flavours over theatrics, and dishes that are generous without ever feeling heavy.
Every menu begins with the markets. We work closely with regional farmers, fishers, and makers to understand what is tasting its best right now, and build dishes that respect that natural rhythm. Native ingredients appear where they add depth and meaning, not as decoration.
Whether you are dropping by for a coastal lunch or settling in for a long dinner before poker, the experience should feel balanced – a little indulgent, a little nourishing, and comfortably paced so conversation never has to compete with the food.
Explore the menuSignature dishes
The Coastal Ivory menu leans into modern classics shaped by the sea and the surrounding regions.
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Charred Fraser Coast prawns
Finger lime butter, grilled lemon, toasted sourdough.
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Wood-roasted lamb shoulder
River mint salsa, slow-cooked garlic, coastal greens.
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Coal-kissed market fish
Burnt citrus, fennel, olive leaf oil, coastal herbs.
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Heirloom vegetable tart
Caramelised onion, whipped goats cheese, native basil.
Evolution of the space
The Coastal Ivory Social Club began as a simple idea: create a restaurant that feels flooded with light, softly coastal, and quietly refined – even on the busiest of evenings. Over time, each corner has been tuned to support how our guests actually use the venue.
Daytime brings an easy, café-like stillness, with sunlight catching linen, ceramics, and fresh flowers. As the sun drops, terracotta accents, warm timber and champagne-gold details take over, giving the room a gentle glow that suits everything from midweek suppers to milestone celebrations.
Discreetly integrated poker tables appear in dedicated zones on event nights, using subtle textures and refined card-suit detailing to hint at the game without ever overwhelming the restaurant's coastal character.
Building community
From the very beginning, Potand Peppeer has been shaped as much by our guests as by our team. Locals drop in for a quick bowl of pasta at the bar, neighbours host birthday dinners that spill into the courtyard, and friends from interstate plan their Sydney visits around a long lunch in our dining room.
Group feasts, cocktail evenings, and corporate gatherings all find a natural home here. Our team loves crafting shared menus that bring the whole table into the same conversation – platters passed between friends, bottles of Australian wine opened to toast a new job, an anniversary, or just a good week.
On designated nights, the energy shifts as poker tables are laid with care, chips are stacked, and the sound of friendly banter drifts through the space. It is still the same restaurant – simply dialled towards a more playful, card-led evening.
The poker night difference
Our professionally hosted poker evenings are designed as a relaxed, offline social experience for adults – always secondary to our core focus on dining and hospitality.
- Texas Hold'em nights hosted by trained, in-venue dealers
- Beginner-friendly guidance available at the table
- Seasonal set menus and drinks packages for groups
- Dedicated zones so the rest of the restaurant remains calm
- Private and corporate poker packages tailored to your group
Responsible play: All poker activity at Potand Peppeer is strictly in-person, social, and designed for guests aged 18 and over. We do not offer online gambling, betting interfaces, or financial incentives. If you feel play is no longer enjoyable, we encourage you to take a break and speak with our team.
View upcoming eventsMilestones & recognition
Moments that have shaped us
While we measure success in returning faces more than trophies, a handful of milestone moments have helped define the Coastal Ivory Social Club story.
Recognised for seasonal dining
Positive reviews from Australian food publications praised our commitment to regional produce, thoughtful wine pairings, and a room that “glows at golden hour”.
Refining poker evenings
Through careful listening and iteration, our poker nights evolved into intimate, well-paced evenings that complement dinner rather than compete with it.
Community favourites
Guest feedback consistently highlights our floor team, bar program, and the sense that “every table gets the best seat in the house”. Those comments guide our daily service more than any list could.
Quiet celebrations
Some of our proudest milestones are unseen: proposals in the corner booth, family reunions around shared platters, or corporate teams reconnecting after months apart.
A commitment to sustainability
Operating in step with the environment is not a slogan for us – it is a daily practice. From the beginning, we set out to reduce waste, shorten supply chains, and choose materials that age gracefully rather than quickly needing replacement.
We maintain close relationships with regional farmers, fishers, and artisans, prioritising seasonal and responsibly sourced ingredients. Offcuts become stocks and sauces, and menu specials are often born from thoughtful use of abundance rather than over-ordering.
Beyond the kitchen, we choose low-impact cleaning products, invest in efficient equipment, and minimise single-use plastics where safe and practical.
In practice
- Partnerships with regional producers who share our values
- Seasonally driven menus that respond to natural availability
- Considered portioning to reduce food waste without feeling stingy
- Thoughtful beverage program featuring Australian wines and low-waste cocktails
- Encouraging staff ideas to further reduce our footprint
We recognise that sustainability is an ongoing journey. Each season we look for new, realistic steps to improve how we source, cook, clean, and host.
Team spotlight
Behind every smooth service at Potand Peppeer is a team of professionals who take genuine pride in their craft. From the early-morning prep cooks to the late-night hosts seeing the final guests home, each person adds something essential to the atmosphere of the Coastal Ivory Social Club.
Our chefs bring experience from leading Australian restaurants, balancing technique with a relaxed, coastal sensibility. On the floor, you will find calm, attentive staff who know when to step in with a recommendation and when to leave the table to its own conversation.
Event hosts and poker-night dealers are trained not only in the mechanics of the game but in reading the room – setting a friendly tone, welcoming beginners, and keeping evenings moving at a pace that feels enjoyable rather than pressured.
Get to know the teamVoices from the room
“The team made our anniversary dinner feel like a private celebration, even in a full dining room.”
“We hosted a corporate dinner followed by a friendly poker table – it felt like a retreat without leaving the city.”
Looking ahead
The story of Potand Peppeer is still being written. Each season brings new collaborations with local producers, guest chefs, winemakers, and event hosts who share our love of coastal Australian hospitality.
We are exploring more ways to blend considered dining with relaxed entertainment – think long-table feasts with a friendly poker table on the side, chef-led tasting menus matched with Australian wines, and private celebrations that feel as easy as inviting friends into your own home.
Whatever comes next, our promise is simple: the restaurant will always remain at the heart of the Coastal Ivory Social Club, and poker will continue as an optional, in-venue experience for adults who appreciate the theatre of the table as much as the food around it.
Plan your own chapter with us
Whether you're dreaming up a coastal-inspired long lunch, a team celebration with a friendly Texas Hold'em table, or a simple dinner for two, we'd love to be part of the story.