BEACH BREAK

Take your Burleigh morning meal to a new level by rolling out of bed and watching the waves roll in at Oskars

THE Burleigh headland picnic may be a sacred ritual in these parts but you can always up the ante. Book a table on Oskars’ expansive timber deck to watch the waves roll in and whales play while you smash avo on sourdough.

The long-standing eatery is serving weekend breakfast … and, unlike at the headland hangout, sipping on a bloody mary won’t get you kicked out.

The menu of cafe classics offers diners entry-level access to the beachfront institution.

While none of the dishes stray far from the standards, there’s an effort to cater for the health-conscious crowd – everything can be made gluten-free on request.

The staples make up most of the menu: a big breakfast ($25), smashed avocado with poached eggs, ricotta, tomato salsa, sourdough and lime ($17.50), spinach and hollandaise heaped eggs benedict ($16) and strawberry-strewn French toast ($17).

Mix things up with heirloom baby beetroot, sesame labne, spiced chickpeas, spinach and cumin toast ($17) or a satisfying portion of hunky pork and fennel snags, sauteed potato, mushroom, house ketchup and sourdough ($19).

If you have a craving that can’t wait, you’ll be happy to see the fillet steak sandwich, layered on brioche with bacon, lettuce and onion jam ($19.50).

Tea, coffee, juices and smoothies make up the refreshment list, or try the breakfast punch ($7).

The restaurant is in demand for special occasions, with a surge of bookings for wedding breakfasts.

While walk-in diners can still be accommodated most of the time, it pays to reserve a table if you’re after front-row seats. BURLEIGH BEACH HOUSE, 43 GOODWIN TCE, BURLEIGH HEADS

Get it while it’s hot: Breakfast Saturday and Sunday from 7-10am Hungry? Chunky pork and fennel snags, sauteed potato, mushroom, house ketchup and sourdough ($19) Healthy? Coconut chia with fresh and dehydrated fruit and activated almonds ($15)