Takeaway in Bondi Road
A long-running Bondi Road rotisserie shop turning out free-range charcoal chickens and a big daily spread of made-from-scratch salads for takeaway.
This is the kind of unfussy neighbourhood workhorse we'd point you to when you want a proper feed without the Campbell Parade prices or the wait for a table. The Char has been roasting free-range birds on Bondi Road since 2012, and the draw is as much the rotating wall of up to 17 house-made salads as the chicken itself, so a single stop can cover a whole family dinner. It has since grown to Bronte and Rose Bay, which tells you the locals keep coming back.
A whole free-range rotisserie chicken (the Portuguese-style bird cooked flat with peri peri, garlic, Greek or Thai sauce is the signature), paired with a couple of the daily salads and hot chips.
No-frills counter-service takeaway; you order, you go.
Local tip: Grab a whole chicken and a few salads to take down to the beach or Bondi Park for an easy sunset picnic rather than eating in — there's no real dining room here.
Worth knowing: This is takeaway and catering, not a sit-down restaurant — there's no ocean view or table service, so it's a provisioning stop rather than a night out.
Hours, prices and menus change — always check the venue’s own site before you go. Spotted something out of date? We keep this directory current; details reflect our last check.
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Best for: A weekend treat run for scroll-and-coffee lovers who don't mind a queue
Italian · Bondi Road
Merivale's buzzy, share-style Italian tucked into the back of The Royal on Bondi Road, built around a wood-fired oven and a leafy, olive-tree-lined courtyard.
Best for: Long, shared Italian lunches and lively group dinners off the beach
Mexican · Bondi Road
A hacienda-inspired Mexican restaurant on Bondi Road where the whole kitchen orbits a woodfire grill, turning out charcoal-kissed tacos, share plates and wagyu steaks.
Best for: Woodfire Mexican for a lively group dinner or a date night