The Blue Mountains are fantastic for food and wine adventures and while you’re there you’re in a great spot to reconnect with the Australian bush. SALLY BRAY of Aussie Farmstay regularly takes in the sights and tastes of this beloved region and gave us this guide.
Altitude Delicatessen
20 Govetts Leap Road
Blackheath
Ph (02) 4787 6199
Fast and Fresh
Ashcrofts Restaurant
18 Govetts Leap Rd
Blackheath
Ph (02) 4787 8297
Complex Interesting Dishes at Night
Avalon Restaurant
18-24 Katoomba St
Katoomba
Ph (02) 4782 5532
Good Ol’ Homely Food
Blues Cafe
55/57 Katoomba St
Katoomba
Ph (02) 4782 2347
Salads, Soups & Heavenly Cakes
Cafe Bon Ton
192 The Mall
Leura
Ph (02) 4782 4377
Very Popular
http://www.bonton.com.au/
Cafe Treahorne
175 Katoomba St
Katoomba
Ph (02) 4782 7466
Homely Art Deco Good Food & Coffee
Cafe Zuppa
36 Katoomba St
Katoomba
Ph (02) 4782 9247
Deco Vibe & All-Day Brekky
Collits Inn
French Restaurant
Hartley Vale Rd
Hartley Vale
Ph (02) 6355 2072
Critically Acclaimed Gallic Luxury
http://www.collitsinn.com/
Darley’s Restaurant
Lilianfels Hotel
Lilianfels Ave
Katoomba
Ph (02) 4780 1200
High Quality
http://www.lilianfels.com.au
Fresh Espresso & Food Bar
Shop 5
181 Katoomba St
Katoomba
Ph (02) 4782 3602
Specialise in Fresh Arabica Beans
http://www.freshcafe.com.au/
Isobar Cafe & Bar
40 Katoomba St
Katoomba
Ph (02) 4782 4063
Very Modern & Cool
Jamison’s Restaurant
Peppers Fairmont Resort
1 Sublime Point Rd
Leura
Ph (02) 4784 4108
Buffet with Stunning View
http://www.fairmontresort.com.au
Mes Amis Restaurant
Cnr Waratah & Lurline Sts
Katoomba
Ph (02) 4782 1558
Old Church Classic Vibe
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden Restaurant
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah
Ph (02) 4567 2060
Stunning Bush Views
http://www.mounttomahbotanicgarden.com.au
Savoy Cafe/Restaurant
26-28 Katoomba St
Katoomba
Ph (02) 4782 5050
Art Deco Mod Oz + Shows Deco Movies
Silk’s Brasserie
128 The Mall
Leura
Ph (02) 4784 2534
Seductive
http://www.silksleura.com/
Solitary Restaurant
90 Cliff Drive
Leura Falls
Katoomba
Ph (02) 4782 1164
Great views
http://solitary.com.au/
Grand Dining Room at The Carrington Hotel
15-47 Katoomba St
Katoomba
Ph (02) 4782 1111
Grand Historic Dining Room
http://www.thecarrington.com.au
Old City Bank Brasserie at The Carrington Hotel
15-47 Katoomba St
Katoomba
Ph (02) 4782 1111
Modern Casual Pub Brasserie
http://www.thecarrington.com.au/
The Conservation Hut Cafe / Restaurant
End of Fletcher St
Wentworth Falls
Ph (02) 4757 3827
Stunning Valley Views
http://www.conservationhut.com.au/
The Elephant Bean
159 Katoomba St
Katoomba
Ph (02) 4782 4620
Reliably Delicious Snackery
The Paragon Cafe/Restaurant
65 Katoomba St
Katoomba
Ph (02) 4782 2928
Licensed Cafe & Chocolate Bar
Vulcans Restaurant
33 Govetts Leap Rd
Blackheath
Ph (02) 4787 6899
Excellence for Serious Food Lovers
The Dry Dock Seafood Restaurant
54 Waratah St
Katoomba
Ph (02) 4782 7902
Good Value Honest & Delicious
http://www.pnc.com.au/~drydock/
Papadino’s Family Restaurant/Pizzeria
48 Katoomba St
Katoomba
Ph (02) 4782 1696
Great Pizzas & Huge Steaks!