⦿ Avalon Restaurant | KATOOMBA
Eat &
Drink
Wondering where to eat in the Blue Mountains? Discover our guide to the best places to eat and drink in the region. From local gems to fine dining restaurants, and everything in between.
Restaurants
Arrana offers a sophisticated, multi-sensory fine-dining journey through Australian bush flavours, moving away from traditional European staples to celebrate the incredible diversity of native ingredients.
Reminiscence is a welcoming restaurant and bar that blends tapas-style small plates with modern Australian and Mediterranean influences, encouraging sharing and exploration of flavours.
This stylish restaurant and bar offers an ever-changing menu of shareable plates and creative cocktails, blending Australian, fusion and contemporary Asian influences with bold flavours.
Occupying the prestigious site formerly known as Silks on Leura Mall, Mr Collins of Leura is a sophisticated brasserie that injects fresh, modern energy into this historic location.
The Leopard Deli is a fresh and vibrant addition to the Blue Mountains dining scene, bringing continental flavours and European deli culture to Leura.
Housed in the charming, heritage Niagara building, Bootlegger Bar oozes speakeasy vibes, featuring rustic timber, exposed brick, and a warm, candlelit atmosphere that feels like a mountain hideaway.
Offering a slice of high-design sophistication, and a playful 70s-glam aesthetic, Blaq is vibrant, polished, and effortlessly chic, with a globally inspired menu that is strictly local and seasonal.
A favourite for locals seeking something special without leaving the Mountains, the menu blends Mediterranean influences with modern Australian classics.
Set in the dress circle of Katoomba’s historic Savoy Theatre, Avalon Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is a local institution, serving their unique style of hospitality for the past 35 years.
Housed inside a converted church, Bowery Kitchen and Bar is the perfect spot for sharing an intimate dinner, catching up with friends at the large communal tables, or dining al fresco in the courtyard.
Built around wood-fired cooking, everything at Ates revolves around flame, smoke and premium local produce. From the open kitchen, you’ll see chefs working over fire, creating dishes with bold char, depth and balance.
Tempus is a cosy, upscale bistro-style eatery on Katoomba’s main street. By day, a bright, casual café and espresso bar, and in the evening, a sophisticated diner, perfect for a date night.
⦿ Ates | BLACKHEATH
“Ates in Blackheath is a wonderful spot that impressed me from the moment I arrived. The location and ambiance are fantastic - modern and welcoming with a cozy charm.”
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Reminiscence is a welcoming restaurant and bar that blends tapas-style small plates with modern Australian and Mediterranean influences, encouraging sharing and exploration of flavours.
This stylish restaurant and bar offers an ever-changing menu of shareable plates and creative cocktails, blending Australian, fusion and contemporary Asian influences with bold flavours.
Housed in the charming, heritage Niagara building, Bootlegger Bar oozes speakeasy vibes, featuring rustic timber, exposed brick, and a warm, candlelit atmosphere that feels like a mountain hideaway.
Capturing the rugged essence of the Mountains in every bottle with their small-batch precision, Blue Mountains Gin Company have become a staple with their range of artisan gins and vodkas.
Set in the dress circle of Katoomba’s historic Savoy Theatre, Avalon Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is a local institution, serving their unique style of hospitality for the past 35 years.
Mountain Culture Beer Co. isn't just a brewery; it’s a Katoomba phenomenon, home of the famous ‘Status Quo’, and a must-visit for craft beer aficionados.
This cosy cocktail lounge and bar gives the vibes of a mid-century living room by night, complete with retro furnishings and Ringo Starr memorabilia. By day, it doubles as a meticulously curated record store.