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Southern Highlands Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fine Dining"
Eschalot

Eschalot

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Berrima

15 Chef Hat Award
A striking heritage-listed sandstone cottage is home to Eschalot restaurant, an award-winning eatery on Old Hume Highway in Berrima. A popular Southern Highlands dining destination since 2003, Esch...
La Palette Restaurant - Mount Ashby Estate on Nowra Road in Moss Vale is a boutique vineyard and award-winning restaurant hidden in the stunning countryside of The Southern Highlands. Soak up the v...
Centennial Vineyards Restaurant

Centennial Vineyards Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 10:00:AM

Bowral

Restaurant & Catering Association
James Taylor Pre ConcertLunchExperience a $165/person pre-concert lunch, a culinary masterpiece with canapés and a three-course menu. Enjoy inclusive drinks, refined ambiance, and anticipation. Book now for a sensory journey m...
The Lodge at Berrima Vault House

The Lodge at Berrima Vault House

European   $$$$$   Opens Sat 9:00:AM

Berrima

Find an historic place to rest, stay, play and dine at The Lodge at Berrima Vault House on Old Hume Highway in Berrima. Nestled in the original Taylor's Crown Inn hand-built by convicts in 1844 usi...
Set on a secluded private estate in the picturesque Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Horderns Restaurant nestles in the Milton Park Country House Hotel, a grand mansion built at the turn of t...
Merrigangs

Merrigangs

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 12:00:PM

Bowral

Pizzas In The Mist

Pizzas In The Mist

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 5:30:PM

Robertson

Pizzas in the Mist is considered by many to be the best Restaurant in the Southern Highlands. Located in the appealing village of Robertson, it is just 20 minutes from Bowral. Celebrities, Judges, ...
Hickory's Restaurant and Bar

Hickory's Restaurant and Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 7:00:AM

Bowral

Bistro Sociale

Bistro Sociale

European   $$$$$   Open Now

Bowral

Caffe Rosso Bowral

Caffe Rosso Bowral

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Bowral

Restaurant & Catering Association
Nestled in the lush Southern Highlands of Bowral, you will find a humble café serving up big personality at Caffe Rosso, perched along Station Street. Step into an authentic European inspired space...
A harmonious blend of intimacy and grandeur, Katers Restaurant at Peppers Manor House in Sutton Forest offers a truly world class experience. The magnificent country estate setting, rich décor and ...
The Shaggy Cow

The Shaggy Cow

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 8:00:AM

Mittagong

A stint along the Hume Highway through New South Wales calls for sustenance and a comforting place to revive from a long day’s drive, so best to join locals at The Shaggy Cow in Mittagong for a cof...
Highlands Merchant

Highlands Merchant

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sat 8:00:AM

Moss Vale

With an ethos of locally sourced, handcrafted, freshly made and kindly served, it is no wonder Highlands Merchant on Argyle Street in Moss Vale is a crowd pleaser with locals and tourists alike. Ta...
Eccetera... Trattoria & Pizzeria

Eccetera... Trattoria & Pizzeria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 12:00:PM

Bowral

Ludo

Ludo

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Bowral

Lil Piggy

Lil Piggy

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sat 7:00:AM

Mittagong

Old classics with a modern spin are what Mittagong locals find on the menu at Lil Piggy on Bowral Road. This funky little café in the beautiful Southern Highlands oozes charm from all corners as di...
Bottega B

Bottega B

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 5:00:PM

Bundanoon