Best Restaurants in Bowral
Just 90 minutes down the highway, Bowral’s restaurant scene has quietly become one of the best excuses to leave the city
Rolling hills, heritage streetscapes and a dining scene that punches well above its postcode. Whether you’re spending the day in Bowral or are treating yourself to a weekend away in the stunning Southern Highlands, you’ve surely got to eat sometime. And, luckily, Bowral is packed with divine eateries you’d more expect to see in Sydney than a smaller, country town.
Sweet and savoury crepes, upscale pub fare and fine dining can all be found on the menus here, all just minutes from quaint shops and regional wineries.
Bong Bong Street's slice of Bretagne, serving savoury buckwheat galettes and paper-thin sweet crêpes from breakfast through dinner. Expect an all-vegan menu alongside the classics, specialty coffee from The Little Marionette, French wines and BYO. A little piece of France in the heart of the Highlands.
From the team behind Franquette Creperie comes this Paris-inspired café-meets-bistro, led by Michelin-trained Executive Chef Guillaume Dubois. Think twice-baked three-cheese soufflé and boeuf bourguignon, built around seasonal Highlands produce. Open for breakfast and lunch daily, with dinner Thursday to Saturday.
Tucked into the leafy Green Lane precinct beside Dirty Janes Markets, Harry's serves rustic, classic cuisine in a jungle-like dining room filled with botanicals and travel memorabilia. A local favourite for winter dinners by the fire and long lunches with an international wine list.
Set inside the historic Berida Hotel, this French-inspired European bistro and gin bar pairs white tablecloths with relaxed refinement. Head Chef Nathan Jackson champions seasonal Southern Highlands produce, while The Gin Trading Co. bar pours from over 150 gins by the fire or on the terrace.
A family-owned Italian institution just off Bowral's main street, cooking since 2006. The daily-changing menu leans on seasonal produce, with braised beef cheeks as the signature dish, backed by a considered wine list and warm, old-school hospitality.
