Zoo Family
Last updated★ 4.6 · 1,189 Google reviews · $$
Zoo Family is a casual restaurant on Archibald Avenue in Waterloo, with tables both inside and on the footpath. Families fill the room, and one visitor describes it as very calm. It is best known for its coconut chicken, with spicy fish and chilli chicken also popular. The Rope Walk park is about a one-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Zoo Family
Food at Zoo Family
The menu centres on coconut chicken, where the chicken is tender and the broth is fragrant with coconut and lightly sweet. Diners also order the spicy fish, and one diner recommends adding lotus root for crunch and wood ear mushrooms for texture. The chilli chicken has a crisp, bouncy batter with a caramelised flavour. Pan-fried dumplings with golden, crisp bases are also on the menu.
Eating out with children
Families make up much of the dining room, and visitors often call it a good place to eat with kids. Several reviewers say it is family-friendly and baby-friendly, and the restaurant is step-free. The menu does not include a separate kids' menu, so families usually share the main dishes. Tables outside suit a relaxed meal when the weather is warm.
What customers say about Zoo Family
- 💬Fresh, well-cooked food with bold, savoury flavours
- 💬Family-friendly, with a welcome for children and babies
- 💬Friendly, attentive staff who make guests feel at home
Tips for visiting Zoo Family
- ✓Ask for lotus root to add to the spicy fish, one diner's tip for extra crunch.
- ✓Choose a table on the footpath in warm weather.
- ✓Bring the whole family for lunch or dinner, since both are served.
Getting to Zoo Family
21 Archibald Avenue, Waterloo NSW 2017, in a residential complex. Parking is available. Dyuralya Square and Tote Park are each about four minutes' walk away.
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FAQ about Zoo Family
What cuisine does Zoo Family serve?
It is known for its coconut chicken, and diners also order spicy fish, chilli chicken and dumplings.
Does Zoo Family have outdoor seating?
Yes, it has tables outside on the footpath alongside the indoor dining room.
Does Zoo Family have a kids' menu?
No, it does not have a kids' menu, but families are a common sight at its tables.
Can I eat lunch at Zoo Family?
Yes, it serves lunch as well as dinner, with opening hours from 10am to 10pm.