Enjoying Food and Wine in Australia's Blue Mountains

Only 90 minutes by car from Australia's biggest city, the Mountains are a popular destination for gourmands. Each weekend brings a stream of eager patrons to a range of restaurants offering everything from high French cuisine, Australian modern to delicious Indian and Italian.

Food and wine are the highlights, indeed the reason, for many weekend trips up to the Mountains.

Bloogle's Possum search engine has listed every restaurant website it can find in the Mountains, many of them with menus online. Explore and enjoy ...

Blue Mountains Restaurants

Ashcrofts Restaurant - Blackheath
"A firm favourite for locals and a premium dining destination for visitors to the region. The food style is Australian/Eurasian and the menu offers a wide range of choices with an accent on seasonal fresh seafood and premium cuts of meat, game and poultry scourced from local suppliers. Vegetarian and Vegan dishes are a constant on our menu and any special dietary needs are happily catered for."

Avalon Restaurant
The Avalon occupies the upstairs dress-circle of the once famous Savoy Picture Theatre. The projection room became the kitchen and the old refreshment lounge became the Avalon Cocktail Bar. A large window was installed at the back of the space opening up views of the Jameison Valley. The Deco Architecture is complemented by an ecclectic collection of furnishings and Artwork. The style of service is casual and friendly.

Darleys at Lilianfels - Katoomba
"Steeped in history, Darley's Restaurant is set in the heritage listed, original homestead of Frederick Darley, the sixth Chief Justice of NSW and is a tribute to a bygone era. Executive Chef, Hugh Whitehouse's Modern Australian cuisine is served in a romantic space that features beautiful stained glassed windows, original ornate fire places, crystal chandeliers and offers guests a breathtaking view of the surrounding gardens and the Jameson Valley."

Echoes Boutique Hotel & Restaurant - Katoomba
Echoes Boutique Hotel & Restaurant is perched at the very edge of the Jamison Valley at Echo Point in the Blue Mountains.

Glenella Guesthouse and Restaurant - Blackheath
"Capturing the old world ambiance indicative of the beautiful Blue Mountains, Glenella Guesthouse & Restaurant provide Blue Mountains accommodation suitable for romantic weekends, midweek getaways or family holiday stays. Located in Blackheath, the summit of the Blue Mountains, Glenella has all the attractions and sights to see at its doorstep, including the Three Sisters, the beautiful Megalong Valley and the Victoria Falls to name a few. This exceptional Blue Mountains accommodation venue is definitely a unique experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression."

Jamison Views Restaurant - Katoomba
"Meals are always a memorable experience at The Mountain Heritage. Our Jamison Views Restaurant provides an ever-changing menu of fine cuisine designed to tempt the most discerning palate."

Jemby-Rinjah Eco Lodge - Blackheath
"Experience the spectacular Blue Mountains from the comfort and tranquillity of the award winning Jemby Rinjah Eco Lodge. A unique Australian ecotourism escape in the heart of the Blue Mountains. Enjoy a meal at Ispogons Restaurant."

Katoomba Fine Art
Fine Art Gallery & The Gallery Restaurant, Lurline Street, Katoomba.

Lindsay
"Lindsay's Cafe offers a popular and distinctly unique dining experience. You will enjoy the delightful fare prepared by Cherin and Craig Brien in the natural bushland setting of the National Trust's Norman Lindsay Estate."

Megalong Valley Tearooms
Family owned and operated for over 50 years, Megalong Valley Tearooms is renowned for its Devonshire Teas, home-made apple pies, delicious home-style cooking and friendly country hospitality. Enjoy a superb home-cooked meal in the sprawling garden setting while kangaroos graze in the open paddocks or nestle into the warmth of the cosy dining room beside a log fire on a cold Mountains day.

Redleaf Resort - Blackheath
The Redleaf Resort has 46 comfortably appointed rooms and suites. It offers a licensed restaurant and lounge bar, heated swimming pool, tennis court, golf practice net, children's playground, the resort always has something for everyone."

Restaurant Tomah
"Thousands of flowers and a million flavours! Only one hour and forty minutes drive from Sydney or forty five minutes drive from Katoomba, the Restaurant is located within the manicured surrounds of Mount Tomah Botanic Garden. The licensed restaurant is casual Australian dining with a la carte options and offers a separate children's menu. The Restaurant Tomah is a place where families come together."

Sassafras Creek Restaurant and Gallery - Kurrajong
"The Cafe serves modern Australian food - light lunchtime fare, beautiful dinners on Friday and Saturday, delicious morning and afternoon teas and great breakfasts. The menu takes advantage of local seasonal produce such as stone fruit, figs, raspberries and apples. The Gallery is a showcase for Australian contemporary craft and design, demonstrating the quality and diversity of work currently being produced by Australian craft practitioners and artists."

Scenic World - Katoomba
Float on air in the recently unveiled Skyway with its world first Electro-Sceni Glass Floor. Ride the steepest incline Railway in the world down to a lush and hidden valley. Stroll along the Walkway through towering Jurassic rainforest, and refresh both your spirit and soul! Quietly glide out of the valley aboard the Cableway, taking in the breathtaking panorama of the stunning World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park. At Scenic World Blue Mountains enjoy 360 degree views, taking in the famous Three Sisters, the magnificent Katoomba Falls, Mt Solitary and the near endless vista of the Jamison Valley.

Secret Creek Wildlife Sanctuary and Restaurant - Lithgow
"The restaurant is located within Secret Creek Sanctuary. The sanctuary was set up to provide a feral proof enclosure where endangered native species can be brought back to the area. The sanctuary is also home to the largest Eastern Quoll population on the mainland. Interpretative walks are available by appointment only. Catering for functions and weddings. Sample menu online."

Seven Restaurant - Wentworth Falls
"Seven licensed restaurant has gone Italian! Enjoy Dinner in a relaxed setting at Seven Restaurant, located in the picturesque village of Wentworth Falls. Seven is a non smoking restaurant, fully licensed, provides disabled access and is close to public transport. Seven is an ideal venue for weddings and functions. Menus online."

Silk's Brasserie - Leura
"Award-winning Silk's Brasserie is located in the heart of historic Leura village. Silk's has set the standard for fine dining restaurants in the mountains since 1994."

Solitary Restaurant and Kiosk - Leura
Solitary's dining room and garden offer magnificent views overlooking Mount Solitary, Kings Tableland and the Jamison Valley. The building is a heritage listed hip-roofed weatherboard cottage.

St Mounts Trattoria - Blackheath
"Dine in warm and friendly ambience and enjoy mouthwatering, authentic Italian dishes, complemented by fine wines from our cellar." Menu online.

The Conservation Hut - Wentworth Falls
Stunning cliff edge dining in summer and a log fire in winter.

The Grill at Lilianfels - Katoomba
"The Grill is situated within the main Country House of Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort and Spa and offers a relaxed ambiance that is popular with neighbouring locals and hotel guests alike. The casual steakhouse-style restaurant offers a carnivorous-skewed menu and has earned a reputation for serving the best steaks in the Blue Mountains."

The Swiss Cottage Restaurant - Katoomba
The cottage was built in 1898 and the Swiss Cottage Restaurant opened its doors in 1991. offering a moderately priced menu for both Lunch and Dinner.