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The Pines

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The Pines. (2026, October 22). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/perth-eating-out/the-pines-20241011-p5khof.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Pines is a contemporary all-day eatery in Cronulla known for its luxurious dining room with views of North Cronulla beach. Chef James Metcalfe offers a menu featuring seafood and grilled meats, including dishes like prawn XO sauce, scallop ceviche, and koji-cured steak. The restaurant also boasts an impressive wine selection, ranging from everyday wines to prestigious labels such as Grange and Barolo.

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Story summary

The Pines, an upscale dining establishment in North Cronulla beach area, has gained attention for its luxurious ambiance and exceptional menu. Located behind a backdrop of Norfolk Island pines, the restaurant offers panoramic views of the ocean from its white-wood dining room. James Metcalfe leads the kitchen, focusing on a mix of seafood and grilled dishes.

The menu features standout items like angel hair pasta with prawn XO sauce and scallop ceviche complemented by pickled peach slices. Another notable dish is the slow-cooked trout in lemongrass broth topped with tempura lion's mane mushrooms. The wine list includes rare bottles such as Grange and well-aged Barolo, alongside more affordable options.

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Topics

Barolo Grange

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Barolo ORG · 1× Grange ORG · 1× James Metcalfe PERSON · 1× The Pines PERSON · 1×

Narrative

Soft light washes over white wood in the luxe dining room orientated around that million-dollar vista, and with James Metcalfe heading up the kitchen, it’s win after win on a menu that mixes seafood and hefty grills.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-22

2026-10-22 · The Sydney Morning Herald

The Pines · assertive framing

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With a backdrop of Norfolk Island pines shifting in the coastal breeze, and far-stretching views over North Cronulla beach, this all-day eatery nails the relaxed long lunch. asserted

eatery → shift → lunch

that → wash → seafood

Angel hair pasta twirled into a cocoon sits alongside nubs of prawn in an umami loaded XO sauce. asserted

pasta → twirl → sauce

Scallop ceviche tangs with citrus and wafer-thin pickled peach, while slow-cooked trout comes in lemongrass broth, topped with tempura lion’s mane mushrooms. asserted

trout → tang → mushrooms

The glass-walled wine room hints that the drinks list means business, housing Grange and well-aged Barolo alongside more everyday drops. asserted

list → wall → drops