Food, wine and a whole heap of deliciousness is what you are guaranteed to experience any time you visit the Southern Highlands. With so many beautiful towns to see you really are spoilt for choice when looking for great places to eat but today is all about the best Cafes and Restaurants in the Southern Highlands towns of Bowral, Moss Vale and Berrima.
So If you’re looking to get out in the fresh country air, eat some fine food and drink wine at impressive cellar doors then a day trip or mini-break to the Southern Highlands is exactly what you need, and the good news is that it’s only 1 1/2 hours from Sydney and 2 hours from Canberra.
Bendooley Estate
We love it here, Bendooley Estate is located in Berrima and is our go-to whenever we are in the Southern Highlands. Not only can you enjoy coffee and cake at the Berkelouw Book Barn while searching for rare and modern-day books but you can also partake in a wine tasting at their very own cellar door or enjoy lunch or dinner at the Bendooley Restaurant – my advice is to enjoy all three! The combination of fine dining, casual eats, coffee, cake, wine, and a whole heap of history is what makes Bendooley such a fabulous place to visit.
Hint
♡ During the colder months ask for a table near the Cellar Doors with an impressive open fire
♡ Why not stay a night or two at one of Bendooley Estate’s luxury cottages
Must Try
Spring vegetables with walnut & honey dressing
Margherita pizza with buffalo mozzarella
Bendooley chicken burger
Tunisian citrus samosas with orange caramel & vanilla ice cream- yum!
Atmosphere: Elegantly relaxed
Location: 3020 Old Hume Highway, Berrima
Open: Coffee & Cake from 10 am, Lunch Weekdays from noon & Weekends from 11.30 am
Phone: (02) 4868 8788
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Highlands Merchant
Let us start by saying we loved eating here, this is our newest café crush! Located on the main street of Moss Vale, this little beauty will not disappoint. A cute bright and fresh eatery that oozes charm and atmosphere. The food is really really tasty, looks amazing, and is served up super quick. We found the staff extremely friendly and attentive and we honestly can’t wait to go back!
Hint
♡ Arrive early & grab the table in the front window so you can enjoy a coffee and watch the world go by
♡ Check out the range of cookbooks and goodies that are for sale near the front counter
Must Try
Avocado & pea smash on sourdough with whipped fetta, pickled fennel & maple balsamic – yum!
Allpress coffee
Just try anything – it will all be delicious!
Atmosphere: Casually relaxed
Location: 405 Argyle Street, Moss Vale
Open: 6 am – 2.30 pm daily
Phone: (02) 4869 5746
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Plantation Café – Green Lane
Located in Bowral Green Lane is an unexpected but charismatic combination of shops and eateries which means you can you shop for plants, rustic garden accessories, new wares, or even old wares at the famous Dirty Janes while you contemplate if you should order another one of those delicious Pulled Chicken Rolls – the answer to that is yes order another one!
We stopped for brunch at the Plantation Café, mainly to sample the Double Roasters coffee and I have to say we were so glad we did, the food and coffee were delicious along with beautifully decorated interiors.
Located right next door to the Plantation Café is Harry’s on Green Lane. Harry’s serves up lunch daily and dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. There are two lunch sittings (noon & 2 pm) and 2 dinner sittings (6 pm & 8 pm).
Hint
♡ After you finish at Green Lane take time to check out some of our favourite shops on the main street, Few & Far for homewares, Gumnut Patisserie for an award-winning vanilla slice or Flour, Water, Salt for some Dutch speculaas or ginger chocolate cookies
Must Try
Pulled Chicken Roll
Smashed Avo on sourdough
Double Roasters Coffee
Atmosphere: Casually relaxed
Location: 21 Banyette St, Bowral
Open: Café from 8.30am & the shops from 10am
Phone: (02) 4862 2983
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PepperGreen Estate
Serving up modern-day French cuisine with a delicious variety of cool climate Southern Highlands (CCSH) wines PepperGreen Estate is one of those rare finds that will keep you wanting to going back time and time again. With elegant interiors and historical old-world charm PepperGreen is the perfect place to enjoy a long lunch or a quiet cheese platter with a glass of bubbles on the verandah.
Open for breakfast and lunch The Tasting Room menu allows you to order your traditional entree, main and dessert, or for something a little different try the Shared Main or Chef’s Tasting Board.
Hint
♡ Pre-book your wine tasting and lunch before you go as they are very popular
♡ On a nice sunny day sit out on the verandah or by the fireplace in winter
Must Try
NV Sparkling White
Shiraz CCSH
King prawns with chilli, lime leaves, sprouts, lemon & fried shallots
White chocolate & raspberry mille-feuille with crème anglaise
Atmosphere: Elegantly relaxed
Location: 13 Market Place, Berrima
Open: Cellar door 10 am -5 pm daily (closed Tuesdays) & Tasting Room open daily from 10 am – 5 pm weekdays and 9 am – 5 pm on weekends (closed Tuesday)
Phone: (02) 4877 1070
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