Family fun at RASHAYS

words by: tara wesson photography: rashays

The summer holidays, for those with hungry little ones, can pose a formidable challenge to those at a loss for fun activities. Enter, RASHAYS Dee Why. The family operated, family friendly restaurant that’ll have your little munchkins munching in no time.

Located conveniently on Oaks Avenue, RASHAYS Dee Why has something for everyone. If you’ve got the family in tow, there’s an epic range of kids options on offer, going beyond the often minuscule kids menu other venues may offer. Plus, all kids’ meals come with a free Twist and Drink*! Whether it’s Claire’s Chicken Nuggets or Lara’s Lasagne, the fun doesn’t stop there, with brownies and icecream on the menu for dessert. All this, starting from $10 a pop, making it an affordable yet still delicious option.

For the adults, RASHAYS has you covered. If you’re with a group and feel like trying a bit of everything, their menu is designed to be shareable, with a culture of sharing at the heart of what drives the venue. Every item on the menu is made with love. From their roasted veg pizza to their juicy beef ribs with a smokey, sticky bbq sauce and delicious grain-fed steaks, with your choice of sides, there’ll be plenty to share.

RASHAYS Dee Why is a bright, open space that enjoys a light atmosphere perfect for any function where you want that little touch of playful fun. Their flexibility to cater for functions extends into their menu, with their celebrations packages saving the day for all things Christmas. The a la carte menu, and the way they welcome guests to bring their own decorations, are just some of the ways RASHAYS can take the hassle out of planning while still ensuring your function is tailor-made. It’s as easy as striking up a conversation with one of their friendly staff members, and they’ll get the ball rolling on the best way to create that dream celebration, all within budget and catering for your vego, vegan and gluten intolerant mates too.

The colourful approach to the decor of RASHAYS Dee Why is a result of the venue’s approach to food as a whole; that it should be fun, experimental and a little bit cheeky. Their dessert menu is utterly droolworthy, fizzling with original pops of imagination. Nutella Burger, anyone? Also of note is the Sticky Cookie - oven baked marshmallow cookie dough with chocolate sauce and vanilla ice-cream; and the Berry Waffle, a garish, delectable pink treat for all the sweet tooths out there.

From lunch with the girls, to a family dinner, to work Christmas parties, RASHAYS Dee Why is ready for whatever plans you’re cooking up this festive season. But the best part is, you can sit back and let the pros do the cooking. •