Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Katoomba
47 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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"The place itself is visually stunning as you enter the old building and see the interior too however the spacing between the tables can be slightly..."
Phil Li
"Even though we were seated inside with no view of the garden, we appreciated the beautiful atmosphere in the restaurant. Food is superb - beautifully..."
Sue
"Lovely restaurant with very interesting food! A beautiful atmosphere and space. Very warm and cosy! We enjoyed the selection but felt the extras..."
Sharon Wilson
"Beautiful establishment with first class service and exquisite food. A varied menu that will please most people. The food is prepared with artistic..."
Stuart G
"Absolutely spectacular dinner for my birthday. Staff were attentive, food absolutely divine and the atmosphere is just beautiful. Add it to your..."
Melanie Anne
"We celebrated our anniversary here and the food was incredible!! Absolutely delicious, the service was amazing and they also had a nice selection of..."
adventureseekwithus
"The smoked pork belly was phenomenal and the staff? Truly lovely. Don’t miss out on the sides with any meal as they became some of our favourite..."
"Dropped in for a quick lunch. Very polite, very courteous, just plain decent service with a smile. Had the burger with the lot and the southern fried..."
Robert Larisch
"Great burger and onion rings.. I order led the southern chicken burger.. fresh and..."
Stef Qu
"My partner and I felt hungry after a big hike and decided to have a late lunch. We ordered the mega burger with onion rings combo and the southern..."
Jennifer Cheng
"We just had lunch with a friend, we both got the mushroom burger and they were delicious! The pesto mayo was so tasty and the fries were obviously..."
patito8796
"So glad we found this place (the pubs were so busy)! The kids were so hungry and only wanted nuggets and chips. My husband and I enjoyed our chicken..."
Maria N J
"We went to a bunch of places as a last minute thing but couldn't get anywhere without a booking. Cattlefish was busy but efficient. We waited maybe..."
Maria Hart
"We ordered 2 x Mega Burgers and a beef burger and i have to say they are the best burgers i have ever had, even better than Grilled. They were..."
Zen Promotional
"Got the meat lovers burger, it was very tasty and had plenty of filling. I’ll definitely eat there again, and order the same again. Originally went..."
"Such a cool and quirky restaurant. The inside of the restaurant is never boring, there’s so much to look at, the decor is very unique.
Staff are..."
Hai P
"Quirky themed restaurant, not my particular taste however was still very charming. The staff were lovey and friendly. Husband and I shared spring..."
Kalico Taylor
"We went to the Avalon because another well known establishment was closed. We are so happy they were!
The service was excellent. Very friendly and..."
Peter Johnston
"The moment you walk into the Avalon you realise you're in for something special. It's like entering a bygone era with wonderful art-deco style with..."
Chris J Heath
"Very fun place! Love the decor and the soft jazz.
I was wonderfully surprised by this restaurant. The Abby martin cocktail was delish, the food was..."
Potato Gems
"Great venue, catering for ages from toddlers to mature (read oldies). Good food and drink menu. We were entertained by a 3 piece band with a female..."
Ron Sloan (NoLegs)
"Amazing and hearty meals. It is my partner's favorite place to eat in town and it's becoming my favourite too. The ambiance and decor is quirky. I..."
Leonil Pepingco
"Amazing, delicious food. Quaint mix and match decor but don't let that put you off.
Will definitely go..."
"II was specifically told OT go here by the guys at the antique store a few blocks away. What a recommend!
Staff are way cool and welcoming. I was..."
Frederick Malouf
"Excellent food and coffee for good prices, gorgeous atmosphere, great music, and friendly..."
Anne O'Grady - she, her
"Good coffee, good food, good portions, service with a smile, cool relaxed ambiance = 5Stars
I'll be backh...."
Nikhil Sharma
"Amazing coffee, great food and friendly staff. Highly..."
ken brown
"Great place to hang out and chill. Its where you want to drink coffee in Katoomba 👌☕️
In my experiences food on menu has been quite creative..."
Matt P
"Great coffee and food friendly staff and reasonably..."
Mick Walton
"So so happy these guys are doing it again - the best beans, the best baristas, great food, music, atmosphere, lovely smiling staff - the word is out..."
"Excellent service, good and ambience. I had the slow roasted cauliflower which was amazing followed by the sirloin steak. It was ok, a bit unusual..."
Rebecca Brown
"We ate at the diner tonight, the food and cocktails were delicious & the waiter was so lovely and friendly, he really made our night. Thanks you for..."
Erinm
"Phenomena experience here! The food was absolutely amazing! The knowledge and thoroughness of the menu by the staff was really appreciated...."
Alexandra
"My husband and I stopped here when we were passing through Katoomba on the way home to Sydney. We ordered the same thing - a 'porky pig' burger and a..."
Jessica Ferguson
"Fantastic burgers and fries. Try the beef cheek and double burger its a must. Fries were just perfect and crunchy. Service was great and friendly...."
EvilRobotSanta
"Dine here if you're in the Upper Blue Mtns. I hope they continue to do this wonderful food.Locally sourced/nearby country produce, as well as..."
Paul Henry
"This place is well presented by a very proud chef. The staff have a ball serving and the food is local produce and much of the ingredients like..."
Danny G
"Fantastic food & impeccable service - the waitress took us on a food journey as she described each dishes on the menu. After hearing of the..."
Oscarmoo
"Nice meals probably rate it a 3.9.
Great little upstairs dining venue and staff really good at their job. Owner or manager seemed to walk around..."
Shane Goodwin
"Had an excellent meal here. The wait staff were friendly and helpful. The setting was comfortable albeit slightly warm. Overall great experience...."
Jacob Timol
"Dinning upstairs the cocktails were outstanding and were amazingly detailed.Great range of local and imported craft beers. The food was well priced..."
Scott Colefax
"We ate upstairs in the diner on a busy Friday night. They don't take reservations (unless you're a group) so we hedged our bets and came early and it..."
Samantha Colden
"Palette has a nice (read fancier) sit down restaurant on the ground floor and a fun cozy bar/diner on the upper level. I would highly recommend just..."
Aimen Khan
"Great service, good food. We went upstairs for the bistro/bar. Ordered the pork ribs and beef cheek burgers, couldn't let a spice challenge slip by..."
Martin Guan
"OH MY GOODNESS
What else can I say..
DELICIOUS x 100
Yes pricey but the food and the service is well worth it
Ben the head waiter knows his wines and..."
Jen Roberts
"Amazing menu, better than expected service, overall an extraordinary experience. Couldn’t recommend more..."
"Good range of food/beverage options and the lady was very friendly and helpful. The coffee machine is shut down around 30 min before the actual..."
Ibrahim El Badawi
"Fabulous salads , fish and chips are the best ! I go out of my way to buy takeaway from this wonderful corner..."
maryanne miller
"Fast and friendly service, Corner Shop, Lurline Street Katoomba, provides excellent service. Food, Coffee and Tea a friendly chat and the smiles,..."
Wayne Ross
"Great food friendly staff did I mention amazing..."
Jess moonshadow89
"This little shop is great. We were looking for a place to eat after the 3 sisters and everywhere we tried looked busy with tourists... we drove past..."
"3.5/5.Good for what it is, your local fish n chips shop. Dont let the touristy location deter you as our fish burg calamari pack n fish n..."
Food_Rampage_AM @INSTA
"Mmmmm..... what a hidden gem! This place makes some pretty good burgers. Got the attack pack as well which had some battered prawns, fish cocktails,..."
Tanya
"Great burgers!!! Fish and chips are good too!! But the mayo!! Yum!!! Boys working are awesome as too! But if skip the steak sandwich thou. Just go..."
Alvin Wong
"Love coming in here for a burger and chips as a treat. Staff are always friendly and happy to have a chat if not too busy. Food is always excellent...."
Kathleen Brisbane
"Ordered take away and it was soooo good. We got the NZ cod and chips, and prawns and chips with chicken salt. Highly..."
Aneesa Ching
"Best fish & chips in the mountains. Been going here for years. The grilled Barra is melt in your mouth heaven. As a local, wouldn't go anywhere..."
Heather “Chook” Connolly
"We had the "Attack Pack" which consisted of fish cocktails, calamari, prawn cutlets and chips. Fish was great and the calamari and prawns were nice...."
Ainslie P.
"Great value and great taste, you won’t go wrong in the mountains here if you’re looking for some good old fashion seafood and burgers. Owner is..."
Killian Pham
"My go to local spot for burgers, chips and nuggets. Food is top..."
"The Yellow Deli is a beautiful addition to the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains.
A hand crafted and unique interior adds a character and charm..."
rhys cousins
"Such a nice place, the people are so friendly. Even if there was a wait to get in, the dude at the front treated it like it was no problem to get us..."
e_dude
"Super cute cafe in Katoomba town in Blue Mountains. The menu is small but very well selected with Sandwiches, Salads and small deserts along with..."
Amit Rathod
"Quirky and charming. The deco takes you into a wooded realm that feels out of this world.
The food is delicious and hearty. I ordered the lamb..."
Minx Chique
"The food is so yummy and the place is so cozy. I definitely want to go again to try more food. Only bad thing is the place is so busy even on a..."
Raya
"This cafe is such s beautiful place to visit with friends, and have a nice chat. I ordered the chili and it was a generous serving and incredibly..."
"We had our wedding ceremony and luncheon at Pins On Lurline last weekend. I can’t praise Adam, Jody and their team enough. Nothing was..."
Douglascoles1
"Delicious food- very flavoursome. I had the pork belly and my partner had the chicken and both were delicious! We shared the deconstructed pie which..."
Juliette Harrington
"We came for my partner’s birthday dinner with our 9 month old daughter. The staff was accommodating and friendly. I like the fact that the..."
Jhaduh
"PINS ON LURLINE is near perfection. The Modern Australian, and mostly locally sourced food, the location, and the historical venue are a marvel and..."
Spooning Australia
"That was truly magnificent. Great place. Great staff. Kept it simple and had eye fillet with seasonal veggies. Couldn't fault the dish..."
Richard Black
"Had a nice meal here, nothing to write home about though. The food was average but the service was good. Tastings meal of 8 courses was good to see..."
EvilRobotSanta
"I had the barramundi and it was really tasty! It was a little on the pricey side but you get what you pay for. The cottage is very clean and the..."
Jess.grimes36
"Wonderful experience. We came here for a celebration dinner, and it the ticked all the boxes - delicious, well constructed dishes, and pleasant..."
Sydneyeats_by_two
"Best restaurant in the blue mountains period..Food was fresh and delicious. Best quality food we ever had anywhere in Australia. Wines were..."
Jake Deez
"Delicious Delicious Delicious. Seriously strange walking in to a joint offering Italian/Japanese fusion, but damn it works! Wish this place was in..."
Elo
"What a beautiful restaurant! Fine dining at a great price, we had the antipasto plate to share for entree & it was amazing! Went perfect with..."
Hayley M
"We booked PINS at the recommendation of our B&B host. It's set in a beautiful federation cottage just a short drive from echo point. Inside, the..."
Moon Bunny
"Best place in the mountains! Remember to book.. We arrived just after opening on a Saturday night, having read the reviews online. Although they were..."
Bon Vivant
"Pins is an absolute must! The restaurant was recommended to us by the hotel we were staying at. Every meal was great. I had the special Japanese..."
Adri Scott
"Definitely put this on the list to try. Our party all ate off the specials menu which offered a varied range of cuisines and flavours yet all were..."
Penelope Hills
"Superb little spot - interesting mix of Japenese, European and Australian food. It was all delectable and beautifully presented, not pricey for the..."
Alice Harvey
"True to their mountain roots, Pins on Lurline is located in a quaint cottage, delivering an intimate and authentic experience. The photos have been..."
Sydney Saveurs
"Beautiful old house converted to restaurant. Good service & ambience, although no lighting in the carpark made it difficult to manoeuvre to exit..."
J0 W
"Couldn’t have asked for a more pleasant and enjoyable dining experience. Every dish in the 10 course degustation was well presented, balanced and..."
Andrew
"I have made a point of visiting Pins at least once each year, on my annual trip to the Blue Mountains to walk trails on the Queen's Birthday long..."
Terry Boyd
"Some of the best food i’ve ever eaten with such wonderful staff. It was a lovely experience!! Came here for my birthday and got surprised with a..."
Jess
"The food was super tasty! Woth the price. We had a very pleasant meal! Lovely staff as..."
Zina Ch
"‘Pins on Lurline’ have refined their staple signature dishes to a ‘tasting menu’ $80 pp.
We shared the six course tasting menu..."
Lis
"Pins on Lurline was highly recommended by one of my husband’s coworkers living in the blue mountain area. And the saying of locals knows best is so..."
"The food was delicious. The dim sum was seriously good, so good we ordered some for ‘desert’. The staff were excellent, even while dealing with..."
Rhiannon Morgan
"From start to finish amazing! The service was lovely. The owner was so friendly and kind. They had a table reserved for us near the door and I asked..."
Tasha Sanders
"Delicious food accompanied by excellent service, who are very delightful with children. The position of the shop is near three public parking lots..."
Celeste Faye
"They have quite a selection available on the menu and most is available fairly quickly if you visit at lunch time. We tried malay chicken and..."
SDeans
"Restaurant located on the main road of Katoomba, opposite The Carrington Hotel, offering an eclectic mix of Asian meals which are predominantly..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"Surprisingly great Asian food in the heart of Katoomba. Lots of options to suit all tastes and staff very accomodating of dietary requirements. Would..."
Ellied
"Great!. Awesome $8 and $9 meals from lunch-3pm(ish).A variety of good stuff to choose from, and heaps to eat.Gets very busy at..."
Yeahsowhatever
"Reasonably priced and an entire vegetarian menu. We tried vegetarian Kung Pao chicken which was delicious and Beef pho which wasn't authentic but not..."
Raya
"Great little hidden Chinese restaurant in Katoomba. Good price. Excellent vegetarian dishes. Not something U would find in a small town. Would..."
Jenny Chao Anderson
"Highly recommend, must visit. Great taste, good quantity, rightly priced, convenient location and helpful courteous staff. Vegan and vegeterian..."
Ronak Bhagat
"This place was awesome. Best beef rendang I’ve had in Sydney. I arrived late in a group of 11 and they were very..."
Jimmy Coy
"Really good Chinese food! Probably the best one you can find in Katoomba. Great services, and the stuff were friendly as..."
Hank Wei (Hank The Tank)
"Thoroughly enjoyed our combination pad Thai and special fried rice! Will definitely order..."
"Nice big brekkie and magic mushroom dish. Ice coffee is really nice too...."
Peggy Lim
"The chorizo and sweet potato scrambled eggs were delicious, and the hot chocolate was good but very sweet. The staff were friendly. All the tables..."
Paige
"Visited this place as part of Sydney trip. May be one of the best places to have breakfast in Katoomba. Small and cozy, crowded in the morning...."
Karthik Vempa
"We chanced upon this tiny place on a long weekend since no other cafes were open so early on a Sunday morn (07:30am). The menu did ask us to..."
Tina Philip
"Really nice coffee, had their latte, it was perfect! Loved their scrambled egg, probably one of the fluffiest eggs I’ve ever tasted. The sweet..."
T Puspita Susilo
"We bumped into Pomegranate when we were looking for breakfast options in Katoomba and this was only cafe opened at 7.30 am! Friendly staff, little..."
Ranjana
"We went to Pomegranate to have breakfast today as part of our Blue Mountains trip. The place is small and cozy. The staff is friendly and food is..."
Veena Xalxo
"I had the scrambled eggs on toast and an almond milk latte and both were very tasty. They eggs had cheese in them which added a lot of flavour. My..."
Jess.grimes36
"This place is quite tiny but with great food (I had breakfast) and decent coffee. Be aware this place is cash only - don't get caught out like I did...."
Taryn East
"The atmosphere is cute and cosy in this lovely cafe. The asparagus eggs benedict with salmon was perfect and the soy decaf latte was fantastic (which..."
Luna Chyld
"Cosy little cafe on Katoomba Street. Food was quite good as was the coffee, however the service was quite slow which is only due to the tiny semi..."
Thefoodbotherer
"A small cosy cafe which is just what you need on a crisp winters day in Katoomba. Friendly staff, fresh food what more do you need? very sweet hot..."
Sven C Nilsson
"Absolutely brilliant breakfast and rich, smooth, velvety coffee...defo going back tomorrow for the baked eggs and chorizo. Service was excellent...."
Recurver
"Service isn't great but the food is!The first time I went I got chai latte and loved it so haven't even tried any of their other beverages coz I..."
Aneta Jovanovski
"A hidden gem. Great selection of food for breakfast. The French toast with pinnaple and coconut was amazing and something I could have never imagined..."
Ruwandi Perera
"Great coffee and food. Popped in for breakfast and was surprised at the quality of food and coffee. Would come here over and over..."
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"We came over for breakfast. It's a tiny shop with an amazing reputation. The day we came was a public holiday. The staff was very nice. As they ran..."
Tim L
"Great little spot for coffee and food! We got the French toast and Chorizo + sweet potato scrambled eggs, both were delicious. It can get a little..."
YH Lim
"Cosy, delightful cafe on the main street at Katoomba. Warm and welcoming staff, a sunny spot to sit and hearty food served quickly. And the best..."
Cece
"We had a great time at Pomegranate.
Floor staff was nice and kind and the general vibe here was calm and pleasant.
I has frittata and Blue mountain..."
M P
"A great little cafe for light meals and coffee. One of the best coffees I’ve had in a very long time, strong, smooth and no bitter after taste...."
Chris Adam
"My partner reckons the museli was the best he ever had!! And the mushroom on toast was very yummy and generous! I only had a pic of my meal but the..."
"Un endroit authentique..I stumbled upon this place after a long hard day..Their coffee is awesome, and their local produce is tasty with no..."
Johnny Merheb
"Such a gorgeous old church filled with gingerbread goodness all around.Had a gingerbread hot chocolate and the creaming soda spider. Sugar..."
Rachael
"This cafe was a stone throw away from our hotel at katoomba. We went for breakfast here on a cold Saturday morning. Nice place for kids and adults..."
Lizanne D'souza
"Unique venue that will be easily loved by children (and adults). It was an old church building that has been transformed to a ‘Gingerbread..."
Foodblogs
"Drop in to have morning tea. We had cookies and cappuccino. The cookies were lovely. The cappuccino were lovely and creamy with a nice frothy only..."
Charmaine
"The chai tea was absolutely amazing and a must-have as well as their specialty, gingerbread cookies to take home for a nice snack later. Will..."
Zara
"I didn't stop for food so I can't comment on the menu but as for the ginger bread, wow! We stopped by to get some edible souvenirs and we..."
Luna Chyld
"Just had Fathers Day lunch here with the kids. The pulled pork sourdough sandwich was great. The kids love coming here. They like the hot chocolates..."
James Robinson
"We came here for dessert after having lunch at Scenic world and while it was a bit cold we sat outside as my son wanted to play in their cubby house..."
Miffy7
"Fabulous Idea!. Popped in as a last stop in Katoomba. Friendly lady behind counter, nice coffee and awesome cakes and gingerbread men. Loved the..."
Claire Helen
"This one proved to be a real discovery as I ferreted through the cafés of Leura and Katoomba. Great space in an old church, great food, lovely..."
Karen Den-Toll
"Once you have found your possie check out the menu and then go back inside to place your order. Service is very friendly and very quick, just as it..."
Little Munch
"Great little place to have a snack with the kids.. customer service is so nice and all staff are smiling.
The only downer the servings could be a bit..."
Joel Icaca
"Beautiful cute cafe at the end of Katoomba Village. Delicious soup and jaffle selection, waffles, pancakes and lots of cakes and cookies. Staff are..."
Liv Nix
"The Gingerbread House boasts friendly service and is charmingly decorated inside. The menu lists a good selection of themed lunchtime favourites with..."
Lissy Phetiam
"Absolutely delicious. We ordered essentially scrambled eggs on toast with bacon and tomato. You can taste the freshness of the ingredients. And the..."
Ian Chen
"A nice and cozy place. Tried their scones and woodcutter’s nectar. Tasted so fresh and good. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They have..."
Yoko Wang
"Absolutely amazing, I loved this cafe, built inside of an old church there is so much to see when inside. the staff were perfect especially our..."
Taylor Rudel
"As part of our Mystery Picnic this was a stop, yummy cakes and we bought a milk shake..."
"Have had these pies on multiple occasions at different locations. The pies are always good - great pastry and filling. The filling is with chucks of..."
Sandy L
"Walked in and was shocked at the prices ($9.5 a pie) however the pies were very big and filled with ingredients. Tiny tomato sauce packs at 50 cents..."
K F
"First time visiting this pie shop and was amazed by the quality of the meat pies. It was very juicy and delicious. They also make coffee and it's..."
Caramel Latte
"Yummo! Yes a bit expensive but so so worthwhile. We had pies (veggie and carnivore) and the two pastries in the photo (one lemon drizzle and one..."
Natalie Arnold
"Their cakes and pies are delicious and we've been coming up here for a few years now. It can get expensive but the food is really good quality so..."
Sam Clark
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