{"id":9026,"date":"2024-08-26T10:16:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T00:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centralcoastlifeandstyle.com.au\/?p=9026"},"modified":"2024-08-26T10:16:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T00:16:36","slug":"ocean-bar-cantina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centralcoastlifeandstyle.com.au\/ocean-bar-cantina","title":{"rendered":"Turning of the Tide: Ocean Bar-Cantina"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Central Coast icon has changed hands, and its new owners realise they have big shoes to fill.<\/h4>\n

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On the main strip of Copacabana sits Ocean Bar-Cantina, a spot that\u2019s become the pride of the area since its 2020 opening. Growing into a favourite for locals and visitors alike, the restaurant offers diners a relaxed beachside atmosphere with a unique South American skew. Now, following a recent change of hands, the coastal icon has more eyes on it than ever, but new owners Michael and Liam are confident they understand the brief.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe locals haven\u2019t been shy about telling us not to mess it up.\u201d \u2013 Michael, owner<\/h2>\n

\u201cThe reception has been great, and the locals haven\u2019t been shy about telling us not to mess it up. I think if people are protective of the place, it\u2019s because there really is nothing else like it nearby,\u201d Michael, explains.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve got indoor and outdoor seating, a full-sized bar with beers on tap, an adored food and drink menu, and all of it a stone\u2019s throw away from Copacabana beach. What more could you want?\u201d<\/p>\n

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Specialising in tapas share plates, beer and cocktails, the Ocean Bar-Cantina has catered to all types of visitors since its inception, from solo diners looking to meet up with people at the bar, to parents in need of a few cocktails and something to satiate the kids\u2019 appetites, and even large groups interested in banquet-style events.<\/p>\n

Despite the venue\u2019s reputation and success, the new owners feel improvements can be made without losing its essence. What will that look like? According to Michael and Liam, a continued focus on live music and supporting local artists, keeping the place dog-friendly, and having a staff that genuinely cares about the service they provide.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSweeping changes are not the goal; we want to lean into and improve what\u2019s already made the place so popular,\u201d Liam says.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re open Wednesday through Sunday now, but a breakfast menu and increased summer trading hours are on the cards. Otherwise, nothing major \u2013 we\u2019re not looking to fix something that isn\u2019t broken.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Want to see what all the fuss is about? Call 4385 6616 to reserve a table now.<\/p>\n

For more information and the latest news on Ocean Bar-Cantina, check out www.oceanbar.com.au<\/a> or visit them at @oceanbarcantina<\/a><\/p>\n

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