Chef’s Kiss

Dunes

Restaurant · SeafoodPalm Beach4.3 (1,092 Google reviews)

10+ gluten-free dishes

24 dishes are gluten free as served and 5 more can be made gluten free on request, out of 54 dishes on Dunes’s menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Also 29 nut free, 13 dairy free. Source: mercigroup.com.au, read 1 Nov 2026.

Answers come from the venue’s own menu or its listed ingredients; none of them means a dish is safe. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff.

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Printed on several menus: please advise your wait person of any dietaries or allergies prior to ordering. Codes (A), (I) and (M) appear on dishes but no legend is printed for them. The kiosk notes it may respectfully decline substitutions.

Printed on several menus: please advise your wait person of any dietaries or allergies prior to ordering. Codes (A), (I) and (M) appear on d

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  • Dining Roomsource
  • Sample Set Menus (June)Set menu / banquetsource
  • Set Menus (October)Set menu / banquetsource
  • Sunday BrunchSundayBrunchsource
  • KioskBreakfast until 11:30; lunch and kids from 11:30; grab & go on displayBreakfast, Lunch, Kids, Takeawaysource
DishGlutenDairyNutsEggSoySesameShellfishFishVegVeganPrice
Dining RoomMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · mercigroup.com.au
Baked FocacciaLemon & herb butter $14
Iberico CroquetteFried egg, aioli (4) $24
GildaAnchovy, olive, sun-dried tomato, guindillas, bocconcini (2)DF on request: Dairy free available – ask staff $24
Zucchini FlowersRicotta, ajo blanco (3) $24
Mozzarella & TomatoTomato, basil oil $22
Sydney Rock OystersPonzu mignonette, lemon $7
Half Shell ScallopSalsa verde, lardo (3) $32
Tuna CrudoAvocado, white balsamic, finger lime, chilli oil $32
VongoleWhite wine, garlic, parsley $29
CalamariAioli, lemon $28
Butterflied PrawnsGarlic, paprika butter (4) $38
Seafood PlatterHalf dozen Sydney Rock Oysters, tuna crudo, crab salad & cocktail prawns, with condiments $120
Housemade GnocchiMorels, asparagus, orange & garlic butter, tête de moine $38
Housemade LinguineSpanner crab, confit tomato, garlic, chilli, parsley, lemonGF on request: Gluten free available – ask staff $44
Sirloin BéarnaiseFriesDF on request: Dairy free available – ask staff $48
Wagyu Rump CapEntrecôte sauce, choice of sideDF on request: Dairy free available – ask staff $78
Pork Belly Seared ScallopPlum, crushed pea saladDF on request: Dairy free available – ask staff $46
Murray CodFennel, turnips, celeriac, quince, beurre noisette $42
Fish & ChipsFlathead, celeriac rémoulade, tartare, rocket $42
Leaf SaladChampagne dressing $14
French FriesAioli $14
Avocado, Cucumber, DillAvocado, cucumber, dill $16
Limoncello TiramisuLemon curd $16
Chocolate MousseAmarena cherries $16
Crème BrûléeCardamom and orange $16
CheeseMuscatel grapes, bacon jam, saltbush flatbread $16
AffogatoVanilla gelato, Vittoria espresso, Disaronno amaretto $24
Artisanal Sorbet & GelatoDF on request: Dairy free available – ask staff $6
Sample Set Menus (June)Menu read 1 Nov 2026 · mercigroup.com.au
Signature Set Menu (June)Warm bread basket (olive oil, balsamic, Normandy butter); buffalo mozzarella, seasonal fruit (GF); zucchini flowers, ricotta, ajo blanco (GF $95
Deluxe Set Menu (June)Warm bread basket (olive oil, balsamic, Normandy butter); steak tartare (egg yolk, crispy potato); calamari (saffron aioli); market fish cru $115
Set Menus (October)Menu read 1 Nov 2026 · mercigroup.com.au
Signature Set Menu (October)Lemon & herb focaccia, olive oil, balsamic; mozzarella & tomato basil oil (GF); calamari (I) aioli, lemon (GF); Iberico croquette, fried egg
Deluxe Set Menu (October)Lemon & herb focaccia, olive oil, balsamic; tuna crudo (A) avocado, white balsamic, chilli oil (GF DF); zucchini flowers, ricotta, ajo blanc
Sunday BrunchMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · mercigroup.com.au
Toasted BriocheDill & avocado mash, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce $24
Crab OmeletteSaffron butter, warm baguette $28
Mushroom & Truffle OmeletteWarm baguette $24
Basque Breakfast RollBasque sausage, scrambled egg, bacon, grated tomato $25
Salmon Club SandwichAvocado, lettuce, cream cheese, chives, cucumber $19
Buttermilk PancakesStrawberries, lemon ricotta, maple $24
Breakfast PlateFerments, boiled egg, cheese, butter, baguette $24
KioskMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · mercigroup.com.au
Avocado ToastCherry tomatoes, feta, lemonGF on request: Gluten free option (GFO) and dairy free option (DFO) available – ask staffDF on request: Gluten free option (GFO) and dairy free option (DFO) available – ask staff $16
Breakfast BurritoScrambled egg, beans, cheese, sour cream, hot sauce $15
Corn & Brown Rice FrittersAvocado, sprouts, kimchi, sour cream, chilli jam $18
Bacon & Egg RollTomato relish, mayoGF on request: Gluten free option (GFO) available – ask staff $16
Banana BreadMaple butter $9
Burger & ChipsBeef, lettuce, tomato, cheese, burger sauceGF on request: Gluten free option (GFO) and dairy free option (DFO) available – ask staffDF on request: Gluten free option (GFO) and dairy free option (DFO) available – ask staff $25
Grilled Chicken Burger & ChipsLettuce, tomato, onion, chilli sauce, aioliGF on request: Gluten free option (GFO) and dairy free option (DFO) available – ask staffDF on request: Gluten free option (GFO) and dairy free option (DFO) available – ask staff $25
Battered Fish & ChipsTartare, lemon $32
Hot ChipsChicken salt, aioli $12
Kids Beef Burger & ChipsCheese, tomato sauce $15
Kids Battered Fish & ChipsTomato sauce $15
Yoghurt, Muesli or GranolaYoghurt / muesli / granola $14
Fruit Salad $14
Toasted Focaccia $16
Salads $19

✓Free by default◐Can be made free on request✕Contains?Not stated

Facts

Address1193 Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach, 2108
AreaNorthern Beaches
KindRestaurant · Seafood
Phone+61 2 9974 3332
Websitedunespalmbeach.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.3 from 1,092 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from mercigroup.com.au
Hours
  • Monday9am–3:30pm
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • Thursday9am–3:30pm
  • Friday9am–3:30pm
  • Saturday7:30am–3:30pm
  • Sunday7:30am–7pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Dunes

Does Dunes have gluten-free options?

Yes: 24 dishes are gluten free as served, and 5 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Dunes coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Printed on several menus: please advise your wait person of any dietaries or allergies prior to ordering. Codes (A), (I) and (M) appear on d”. Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Dunes?

Housemade Linguine (Gluten free available – ask staff); Avocado Toast (Gluten free option (GFO) and dairy free option (DFO) available – ask staff); Bacon & Egg Roll (Gluten free option (GFO) available – ask staff); Burger & Chips (Gluten free option (GFO) and dairy free option (DFO) available – ask staff); Grilled Chicken Burger & Chips (Gluten free option (GFO) and dairy free option (DFO) available – ask staff).

When is Dunes open?

Monday: 9am–3:30pm. Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday: Closed. Thursday: 9am–3:30pm. Friday: 9am–3:30pm. Saturday: 7:30am–3:30pm. Sunday: 7:30am–7pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Dunes online?

Yes, through Book online: https://mercigroup.com.au/bookings/

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