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Pipit is the only Australian modern restaurant you can experience this in. It uniquely connects food, art and Tweed Coast landscapes like nowhere else, and each print is handmade in Pipit's open-plan kitchen studio using local, sustainable seafood that is also highlighted in seasonal menus.
Pipit is a modern fine dining restaurant located in Pottsville 30 minutes between Gold Coast and Byron Bay. Since opening in 2019, Pipit's excellence has been noted with 2 Hats and Regional Restaurant of the Year NSW (SMH Good Food Guide), global Best Chef List, Top 25 NSW Gourmet Traveler, Tweed Sustainability Award, NSW Tourism Awards and more. It is the first NSW restaurant to achieve the highest 3-stars with international Food Made Good standard for sustainability.

Discover the connection between art, food and the Tweed Coast with an intimate Gyotaku art and dining experience at Pipit Restaurant. Begin with a chef-led demonstration of Gyotaku, the traditional Japanese art of creating prints from whole fish. Guests can watch the printing process up close and engage with the chefs while learning more about the art, cooking techniques, sustainable seafood and Pipit's connection to the local coastal landscape. The experience continues at Pipit's Chef's Counter with a five-course set menu showcasing the restaurant's award-winning approach to seasonal dining. Designed for small groups, the experience offers an intimate view into Pipit's open kitchen and the opportunity to connect directly with the chefs throughout the experience. Each guest also receives a Pipit Gyotaku print to take home.

Discover the traditional Japanese art of Gyotaku printing with a hands-on creative experience at Pipit Restaurant in Pottsville. Led by chef and artist Ben Devlin, the class introduces guests to the process of creating detailed prints using whole fish, ink and rice paper. Begin with a demonstration of the inking and printing process before creating your own original print and learn linework techniques to bring the finished print to life. Designed for beginners, the intimate experience combines art, seafood and Pipit's connection to the coastal landscape. All art materials are supplied, with the class taking place within Pipit's kitchen studio and Chef's Counter. No previous art experience is required.
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8 Coronation Avenue
Pottsville NSW 2489