Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Bowral
59 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Hecking yum. The spinach, and the feta were both delicious pizzas full of flavour and perfectly cooked toppings and base. Foh were very friendly and..."
Elliot Peters
"My wife and I enjoyed a gourmet pizza. It was very good and we'd have no hesitation in dining there next time we visit Bowral. The staff were..."
"Wonderful coffee served by the friendliest, happy people. Where else would you expect a rose with be delivered with a smile and your..."
Oldbury Cottage Berrima
"Delicious food, great service and our dog was very welcome! Had an amazing pizza loaded with toppings and great..."
Sonia White
"Great place to stop on the way to south. Staff is very friendly, prompt and quite efficient even on Saturday morning with café full of people. Food..."
Ilya Genkin
"Great food very clean and the staff make you feel like your a family member and l am shore l will be..."
Ray Kuschert
"Great food and friendly service and very reasonably..."
Michele Twiddy
"Great place for a hot breakfast before a movie at the Empire Cinema, and afterwards some coffee and cake. Love the free WiFi. Always buy some..."
Greg Horne
"If you like flavours in your coffee - look no further! Best caramel latte EVER!!!!!
Great food, great serving size (not too big, not too small),..."
Stephanie Marcollini
"Had a delicious m&ms biscuit from there a few days ago and the coffee was absolutely beautiful! Would highly..."
"Australia Day lunch with my siblings at The Royal Hotel was a good decision. We chose to sit at the open air garden at the back and it was ideal..."
Emmanuel Reyes
"As you would expect for your average local pub. Nice that it has the outdoor area with lights, however could really go some music out there, it..."
Chris
"This is a must visit place. It exudes ambience as soon as you walk through the door in the cooler months. You are always greeted from behind the bar..."
Lesley Shlala
"Very well cooked and presented food as decent prices. Kids meals excellent value.
Outdoor beer garden very inviting, packs out quickly on a nice..."
Jon Waine
"The beef cheeks and roast pork were fantastic and very generous servings. The staff at the bar and especially the restaurant were friendly and..."
Brett Parsons
"I booked the Royal for my 30th Birthday party and it was sensational. The staff on the day were lovely, and Tim who helped with the booking and..."
Lyndal Alchin
"Loved the food and our server Lilly was was just amazing. Thank you so much for the fab night. Will be..."
"This is a no frills bowlo, not very big but very friendly and the food is above average for a club bistro. I had rissoles, mash and beans with onion..."
Gayl Crowe
"Great views, actually best view of the Gib in Bowral, cold beer and friendly environment for locals & visitors..."
Ranee Monaghan
"Great club. Plenty of seating throughout. The meals are huge and beautiful. Very friendly club not only the staff but locals to. Plenty of parking..."
Jenny McGrath
"Food was delicious and portion sizes are really..."
Sean Tottenham
"Surprising, the people you meet in out of the way..."
David Rees
"Just moved down from bris, easily the best pub feed in Bowral and friendly staff to match. New local for..."
Conor Coleman
"Great little club and the best chicken schnitzel I have ever had in my life!
It was freshly made while I waited, mashed potatoes were amazing and I..."
"Consistently gracing Australia’s top restaurant lists, the two-hatted Biota is a must-do for anyone serious about eating, or just anyone visiting..."
Eat Play Love Travel
"Husband treated me to a weekend in the Southern Highlands as a little post-birthday escape. I’ve heard about Biota and always wanted to try it, so..."
Andy Quan
"Great dining experience. Got a cozy spot on couch by the fire. Standout dishes of the night was the octopus with tomatoes and basil (so much flavour..."
Kerri
"We arrive for late brunch/early lunch this fine Monday. The place is still preparing for the throng.The waiter is personable and efficient,..."
Peter White
"Great ambience and service. Staff were friendly and attentive. We came here after friends recommended it to us as a must do when in the southern..."
PurplePasta
"Amazing restaurant to visit, located just over 1 hour drive from Sydney. All the food are sourced locally and house made. Follow me on instagram @..."
Cissythescorpio
"What amazing food and reputation Biota has. Cheers! A toast with the Macallan to all whisky lovers. As representatives of the Australian Good Food..."
Weekendfoodescapes
"I visited Biota Dining in the late afternoon for pre-dinner cocktails. I am a martini aficionado and was pleased with their eclectic choice of..."
J S Lasher
"The girls and I went down to Bowral the weekend of my birthday. Biota was the pivotal element of the trip. The package we booked was $285pp for a..."
Samanthawxlow
"Biota dining boasts 2 chefs hats and an even well paced rustic environment. The staff were so friendly and accomodation and the food was lovely And..."
TotalAwkward
"I’ve previously only known Biota for its degustation menu, but it also has a more casual lunch / BBQ menu. The best part of the casual variety is..."
Bad Table Manners
"Just outside of the Bowral town centre, Biota Dining is a fine-dining restaurant shrouded by a tall row of bushes along the main street. There is..."
MSGCafeteria
"Had an excellent time dining here for a wine showcase for McWilliams. The food was delicious whilst restrained- which really showed off the quality..."
Clay McInnes
"Great atmosphere and astonishing experience~ drove 2 hrs to get here and try biota for the first time.. Everything was fantastic! Great service! Very..."
Lucianna Guo
"Went to Biota dining for a late Sunday lunch. It was a nicely styled space with seating outdoors as well. It was a sunny day so we sat outside with a..."
Thewhereto
"The two-hatted Biota Dining has put Bowral on the map as a foodie destination, just a 90 minute drive away from Sydney in the gorgeously green hills..."
Excuse Me Waiter
"Having the last day of a long weekend to spare the Foodie Mookie crew and friends looked around for for a foodie day trip destination. Pookie had..."
Foodie Mookie
"Staff amazing. Ambiance is very warm and intimate for couples. The food is truly fantastic. Out of the 7 dishes I could not fault a single one...."
Mark Dragar
"And then there was one… and this is it! My 100th and final Top 100 to complete the 2016 list! Once again, it’s one of those places that has..."
Jacqui's Food Fetish
"This Nordic style restaurant is probably the closest you will get to Noma without going there. Only 1.5 hours from Sydney, it feels like a getaway as..."
Princess Greedy Guts
"We had the Summer seven course tasting menu and everything was exquisite. Highlights for me were the goose ham, optional cheese platter and frozen..."
Rebekah
"With two hats under their belt and a menu created from their own garden, Biota is leaps ahead of the competition. Naturally, I expected a..."
Leesah
"A friend's wedding was held near Bowral NSW which provided an opportunity to check out Biota Dining. Some friends and I went there for lunch. Biota..."
Foodpornjournal
"Outstanding, hyper-local cuisine. Produce and (for the most part) wine from the surrounding area of the Southern Highlands. We had the 5 course..."
Simon Rush
"It’s looking like a warm summer, but back in cold wintry days we took a Thursday off to do a day trip to Bowral and surrounds. The main purpose of..."
A Food Fable
"Never gone anywhere else for breakfast at Pyrmont Growers Market since I tried the black sausage-egg- onion jam- white egg aioli roll from Biota. The..."
Lea
"Took my wife here for a birthday treat given that she is a good cook I want to challenge her taste buds and reading the menus it concerned us both..."
Anthony
"Beautiful and delicate food. Wow! Each bite was an explosion in my mouth. Flavours and textures worked wonders together, creating delicate and..."
Brooke Fraser
"Good Food, Equivocal Service. The food was imaginative and really very good, although I'm sure I had a tinned peach as part of my desert. The space..."
Tim
"THE CHEESE. The cheese is just AMAZING... That's all for..."
DiRNiS
"Amazing desserts. The savoury dishes are also very good, but I feel the standout is Biota..."
N
"Was to be a Romantic Dinner. Biota's food was very imaginative and special. Unfortunately, being seated facing the kitchen, I spent the entire 5..."
KatS
"We are locals and have been to biota dining a few times. And I must say we have loved it each time. The food is interesting and beautiful and it is..."
James
"Incredible country dining. Hands down the best country restaurant we've visited, cute and charming but smart and sleek. The food is innovative, fresh..."
Jono C
"Grazing in the sunshine. Enjoyed a great lunch far from home (Perth) on the holiday Monday. Great salad and humus and fresh and zesty prawns and..."
Michael Paton
"This is a rave review! It couldn't really get much better. Sensational,interesting food brilliantly complimented by glorious wine in a fabulous roomy..."
John Garrod
"The Tapas is great, however that is within the talent and capabilities of the chef. The food in the fine dining is an overly ambitious effort by a..."
Geoffrey Ballard
"I have been to this establishment twice now... And both times I can only say amazing things about everything and everyone. The food was impeccable......"
C.B
"We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Biota. We ate in the lounge from the tapas menu & everything was delicious - from the duck crepes, hand cut..."
Bel G
"Return visit, even better than the first time. We checked out biota not long after they opened. were very impressed at the quality of their dishes..."
Dex Choong
"Congratulations on achieving a hat and thank you for a superb dining experience from the impeccable service to the exquisite..."
G McFeat
"Something different. Two of us went for breakfast quite early one Sunday. He ordered poached eggs on toast, I ordered the truffle cheese toasted..."
Vix
"March 15, 2015 18 Kangaloon Road, Bowral NSW For Valentine’s day this year, Belly 2 was feeling romantic – he organised a surprise weekend away..."
Twohappybellies
"Biota Dining was simply awesome and we will definitely be..."
Out4LongLunch
"Chef de cuisine James Viles has taken on one of the most onerous culinary challenges possible - to create groundbreaking modern Australian cuisine,..."
I'm Still Hungry
"James has worked alongside some of the world's best chefs including Alain Ducasse and Hans Haas, so it's no wonder that his restaurant, Biota Dining,..."
FoodMeUpScotty
"Biota Dining is located in the town of Bowral, in the Southern Highlands of NSW. The only time I have been to Bowral was to have a quick walk around..."
A Foodie's Joy
"Biota Dining is a true gem tucked away in this magical little town of Bowral in the Southern Highlands. They grow their own vegetables and herbs and..."
From Across The Kitchen Table
"At $124 for seven exquisite courses it actually feels like good value for money and I would definitely be keen to return to sample the menu at..."
Nichola Midgley
"Hidden behind the green shrubbery is a haven for culinary charm headed by Chef James Viles who uses ingredients from local producers and from the..."
Vivian - Vxdollface
"“They’ll be made into pâté! That’s why they’re such vicious creatures – they know what’s coming,” snipes a passing father after the..."
Does My Bomb Look Big In This
"Beautiful space, very unique decoration.
Flavors in dishes are well ballanced to enhance the natural taste of ingredients.
The sourdough is a pure..."
Stephen ZHENG
"Biota held a pop up at Chippendale and we had an amazing time. Their modern Australian, rustic, delicious meals are designed to be eaten with your..."
Shan McVee
"Biota is easily one of my top 5 favourite restaurants in the world. I’ve dined here over a dozen times for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even just..."
Ernie Kim
"I loved everything but I just wished there was MORE of it! Or rather, a-la-carte options. Perhaps it was because we visited on Easter Friday but..."
Mavis Tian
"Where to begin...? I had been looking forward to this for weeks! Suffice to say, you need to book weeks in advance. Our table was perfect, far enough..."
Jonah Green
"Such a delightful place almost in the heart of Bowral. Food was magnificent and the service was delightful. A perfect place for a celebration or an..."
Lana “Banana”
"If you want to try some delicious and slightly experimental meals, this is for you. Not all dishes were winners, but each one is exciting and..."
"This was a pretty good dinner. Cozy ambience and the service was really good too. For mains, we got the salmon dish and gnocchi which were both fab...."
Helena Tahmizian
"Stopped in on the way back to Canberra from Sydney.
Super lovely venue and staff were really attentive. The food was divine. We had the house baked..."
Julie T
"During a 5 night stay in the Southern Highlands we had some great meals .None better than at Bistro Sociale. Welcoming staff were knowledgeable about..."
Bill T
"Great service, okay food, long wait times.
Must try: Apple Crumble Mocktail, it was so amazing I ordered 3 throughout the night
Great service: the..."
Jasper Boy
"Such a fantastic and unexpected meal. It was delicious and of an amazing standard. We had the bread and butter, prosciutto and rockmelon, duck liver..."
Brett East
"Great food and service - warm and friendly environment. We have high expectations for food and service, this place is cut a above local offerings and..."
Richard Harvey
"Yes its a winner. Yumminess all around. Mezcal, amazing tomatoe soup and steak. All visually appealing to the eyes and tasty that hits the spot. My..."
"Stumbled upon this gem. Delicious food, friendly staff, good dining space.
Had the lamb stew special - which was fantastic. Apple crumble was..."
Owen Smith
"fantastic food, friendly staff, convenient hours! Can't recommend more! Definitely a great place to..."
Natasha Wenman
"Took a pit stop at Bowral and decided to have brunch here.
The tables outside under the autumn trees and the laidback feel of the place was what..."
Sheetal Badnikar
"I come to this place often as the staff are super friendly, the coffee is great and its a nice place to sit as its not exactly on the main road so..."
Mia Katherine
"Wonderful, vibrant, healthy, yummy food; great coffee; friendly service. Sitting outside under the trees is my happy place..."
Kit Kat
"Went yesterday and food was fresh and so tasty. Quick service and great..."
"Amazing little bakery/cafe, the baked items are nice and fresh and their sausage rolls are brilliant.
Great staff! The ladies were friendly and easy..."
Noel
"Pick up a sandwich for a late lunch (YUM) and knew i was going to be late getting home so I pick up a beef Lasagna, $25, YUM soooo good 40 min in the..."
"Wow! Do yourself a favour and pay Sweet and Salt a visit! Everything you want out of a milk bar burger! The Bowral Burger does not disappoint,..."
Christopher Watson
"Probably the best fish and chips in town. For dining in, there is seating available. However, don't expect them to be clean at all times. I asked for..."
Siva Ram
"Don't think twice, just go! I had the burger with the lot and it was delicious! Old school burger with so much flavour and just so fresh. Definitely..."
Greer Moss
"Great burgers, awesome crunchy fries, generous servings and great local style service. This is a great value gem that will leave money in your pocket..."
Haydn Fairbanks
"I get take away fish and chip regularly, always excellent, great and friendly service, Good area with seats while waiting for your order. I..."
Rob Davey
"Great food and good value for money. Really lovely staff. The chips are..."
Abby Miller
"Probably the very best burger l have had in a long long time! The chips are very yummy too. I’d recommend this take away to everyone. Eat in or..."
Sappho
"Old fashioned Australian styled take away meals Takes me back to the times before Maccas came to Australia, and the last town I lived where they had..."
"Located close to the station and close to free car park, I went here for lunch one day and ordered the royal burger (beef patty, bacon, cheese,..."
Jesslikestoeat
"Welcoming, friendly staff. Lovely hotel, great food, reasonably priced and generous servings.. nice warm fire added to the homely atmosphere...."
Gayle
"Went here for a family dinner and being Bowral, it was very cold outside. The Royal was warm and very busy. We ordered a fresh hot crusty bread to..."
Thewhereto
"Generous feed on a cool winters evening! Absolutely loved my chicken parmigiana and my girlfriend was satisfied with her bangers and..."
Jacob Hatch
"Classy Dining in Bowral. On a fine sunny day caught the train to Bowral and was lucky enough to find this lovely renovated pub. A very relaxed..."
Ric08
"Australia Day lunch with my siblings at The Royal Hotel was a good decision. We chose to sit at the open air garden at the back and it was ideal..."
Emmanuel Reyes
"As you would expect for your average local pub. Nice that it has the outdoor area with lights, however could really go some music out there, it..."
Chris
"This is a must visit place. It exudes ambience as soon as you walk through the door in the cooler months. You are always greeted from behind the bar..."
Lesley Shlala
"Very well cooked and presented food as decent prices. Kids meals excellent value.
Outdoor beer garden very inviting, packs out quickly on a nice..."
Jon Waine
"The beef cheeks and roast pork were fantastic and very generous servings. The staff at the bar and especially the restaurant were friendly and..."
Brett Parsons
"I booked the Royal for my 30th Birthday party and it was sensational. The staff on the day were lovely, and Tim who helped with the booking and..."
Lyndal Alchin
"Loved the food and our server Lilly was was just amazing. Thank you so much for the fab night. Will be..."
"Stopped here because it was reasonably packed and served Gabriel Coffee. The menu is not extensive and a bit on the pricey side for food but then you..."
Go WestGourmet
"Lovely spot, great food and good coffee. Well setup indoors and outdoors, good spot in all weather.
Food was delicious. The servings were a good..."
David Blowes
"Awesome little 'inner west style' Cafe hidden away off the main drag in Bowral. Food was fresh and delicious and Coffee was top notch. Great rest..."
Nick Cowell
"Good food in a relaxed atmosphere with all the style you expect from..."
"I took a drive down to Bowral to have Brunch with my wife.
We popped into Janek's cafe.
The staff were welcoming, the food was excellent & most..."
Shane Thompson
"Very Lovely from all sides! Delicious food, brilliant coffee, peaceful atmosphere, & very sweet staff. I recommend the Fish Pie, very yummy. We’ll..."
Katherine Lee
"Wonderful Soup of the day (grilled tomato) with delicious Southern Highlands sour dough. Great service and attention to..."
Mary-Ann Nowland
"Coffee and Muffins for morning tea with Dad. Only small but service and menu great! Coffee..."
Leeanne Williams
"Wonderful cafe! Quick service, good presentation and flavours. Great options to build your own breakfast if you don’t like any of the set meals...."
Jonah Green
"Indoor and outdoor seating is available.
Very friendly staff, who provided excellent service. Meal prices are good and quality / servings..."
Steven Heath
"Amazing customer service, even jumped back in the kitchen after closed to quickly cook our food. And the food was AMZING! Highly recommend. Thank..."
"Great coffee, artistically made inside a warm library themed setting. I wish there was a similar cafe in Sydney. What else must I say to fill the..."
Jwunda
"I went here just for a coffee. The space is cute, a mix of tables and lounges, book shelves, antiques, and it was very busy. They sell breakfasts,..."
Thewhereto
"The Elephant Boy café is filled with character. I first visited this place two years ago and I remembered how delicious the wagyu beef burger was.I..."
SP
"Yum! I love this place. Every time I travel south I always stop here for lunch or breakfast. The food is wonderful and the staff are friendly too...."
Brendan Oldman
"Favourite Cafe in NSW. My wife and I travel from Hawkesbury every so often to check out the antiques and eat here. The set out is mellow and old..."
Brendan Oldman
"A favourite place. This is one of my favourite cafes. I haven't been for a couple of years but really enjoyed the meal today. The service was..."
Phil
"The interior was really nice and cosy with a good atmosphere. The food was really overpriced- $18.95 for simple sandwhiches with no sides. The..."
Maddie
"Good food and gorgeous cafe but a little bit pricey, service hit-and-miss and not ideal that between 11 and 12 you can only order coffee and cake. I..."
Kylie
"Coffee and cake Treat. Often stop in when in Bowral I like calling in for morning tea the cakes and coffee are a great treat. My Mother always liked..."
Vls
""The British Empire Re Visited" Centrally located on main St of delightful Bowral, Southern Highlands NSW. This is truly a step back in time, to..."
Trevorscottnz
"Amazing decor and ambiance. Good food and coffee but quite..."
Kittybee123
"Always good. We've been to Elephant Boy many times, for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. When it's packed, expect to wait a little for your order...."
Vix
"4/5 stars for what it says it does on the..."
Max B
"Fantastic coffee with great atmosphere. What else can I..."
Caffeineholic
"Love the atmosphere of this place. Good coffee. Tasty elephant boy beef curry. Deliciously huge serving of great cakes. Well worth a..."
Matt Mackay
"Good coffee, great cake and cool surroundings, nice little..."
Euan
"Colonial British India!. Great breakfast and lunch food, and amazing ambience. This cafe is unique not only in it's amazing, step-back-in-time decor,..."
Matt
"My friends said that they had amazing coffee and I do like their fancy French bowl..."
Tales Of A Confectionist
"A stunning cafe in the heart of Bowral, Elephant Boy Cafe delivered the goods. The old school office/library vibe of the place felt homely and warm...."
James Aslan
"Lovely café with very interesting interiors. Place is busy but friendly. The tomato soup of the day was truly comfort meal. The mushroom burger was..."
Razel Navarro
"Lovely cafe with really friendly service, especially Ellie who was super proactive and kind. Highly recommend the Bowral Classic tea and cakes w/..."
mary
"On a day out in Bowral we stumbled across the elephant cafe. Aesthetically beautiful with book shelves filled with books everywhere (my kind of..."
Gabby
"There was a minor error on the order that was probably due to my Yorkshire accent rather than a mistake by the waitress. Unexpectedly the owner pit..."
Stu Pemberton
"I've been here twice now and both times the food has been amazing! The staff are very friendly and welcomed me at the door and were very attentive..."
Owen Salter
"We had breakfast here. Loved the ambience and feel of the place. The old books give it a very warm feel and we can imagine sitting down for a coffee..."
"A nice cafe. The brekkie burger was good quality and the eggs and bacon were good too! The decor could use a refresh, but staff were..."
James Aslan
"Great place to stop for a bite of lunch or just a coffee. Loads of seating options. Great coffee. My toasted chicken and avocado was just what I..."
Nina Beilby
"Been coming here for over a decade. First time
I came in, the lovely owner gave my mum a second free coffee as she was having a bad day.
The food is..."
Mia Katherine
"Omg... i love this place so much. Definately visiting there agian. All foods are so amazing. I always try something new when i am in there. One of my..."
"Young crowd with good music and good vibes. This place won’t be for everyone. It is a casual bar with laid back service that also happens to serve..."
Mick Duck
"Relaxed, up scale, slow cooked carnivore heaven.
Brisket was done to perfection on the smoker in the beer garden right by our table.
Chicken wings..."
Raphael Wood
"Magz what a legend! We took our bar team here for a late lunch and she was the perfect host. Genuine and friendly she really made our time enjoyable...."
Jonathan Liu
"I can't believe this hidden gem didn't have any reviews in Google maps! Maybe because it's next to biota dining.
A nice clean place with great meat..."
MOJ M
"Excellent food, cooked to order, friendly helpful staff. A very nice..."
Hassan Ns
"Superior quality food in a casual pub/terrace setting. Friendly and helpful staff. A small mostly meat based menu, with side dishes available...."
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