Always expect a warm welcome at Social Eating House. As the name suggests, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a sip and a nibble with friends. It’s an unassuming-looking place, but the food coming out of this kitchen is eye-poppingly good.

Warm yet expert staff are efficient, but you’re encouraged to take your time — they know exactly when to feed and when to give your bulging belly a rest.

The menu’s all about sharing — snacks, platters, small and large plates. Servings are generous and showcase exceptional produce and skill, from super-fresh kingfish and salmon tartare to sour compressed apple and intense black garlic puree adorning delicately poached spanner crab.

Play chilli roulette with unpredictable padron peppers stuffed with barramundi and jamon on heavenly bottarga mayo, or try to resist drinking the buttery, boozy prawn liquor and roasting juices from perfectly twice-cooked chicken.

Social Eating House is the place where you pop in for a glass of wine from the well-rounded, global list or a signature cocktail from the creative, quirky offering and never want to leave.

Exceptional dishes: Free-ranges chargrilled chicken, lemon, garlic, fresh herbs, roasting juices and Iluka king prawns, garlic, cider, herbs