Dine Well at the Best Restaurants in the Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains beckon with scenic escarpments, crisp mountain air and passionate producers. And to top it off? Farm-to-table eats. From Katoomba to Leura, Blackheath to Blaxland, the Blue Mountains are a secret foodie mecca. Carving out a few lingering long lunches and delicious dinners is a must, so you’ll want to book ahead for a table at the top. Read on for our picks of the best restaurants in the Blue Mountains for your next weekend away.

Megalong Restaurant at LOT101

Megalong Restaurant at LOT101 offers the kind of experience that will linger in your memory as long as the sweeping Blue Mountains views. Set amongst their own farm and vegetable gardens, each day’s harvest evolves into a one-off menu. Soak up 360-degree views whilst you feast on hatted fare, before wandering through the gardens to see where your lunch or dinner was grown. 

Peach Tree Road, Megalong Valley

BLAQ

If you’re keen to get a taste of regional fare, head to BLAQ where everything is sourced as regionally as possible. The lowkey luxe menu consists of small and large plates. We recommend dining in a group so you can sample as many as possible. Think Riverina beef cube roll, with mushroom compote and parsley potatoes — the kind of hearty fare you’ll appreciate post-hike! 

13-17 Brightlands Avenue, Blackheath

Ates

The hatted Ates offers a menu that celebrates modern Australian cuisine and what’s available at the markets on any given week. Start with house-pickled vege and wood-fired bread, before diving into a series of wood-roasted and chargrilled plates garnished with house-made sauces and ferments.

33 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath

Arrana

Arrana serves up beautifully curated degustation menus, with equally decadent wine pairings. From Davidson plum to strawberry gum, Arrana pays their respects to the local First Nations communities of Gundungurra and Darug by utilising Australian native ingredients, sourced both locally and from around Australia.

9-12, 125 Macquarie Road, Springwood

Frankie & Mo’s

Frankie & Mo’s is a natural-wine haven tucked inside a converted art gallery in the quaint town of Blackheath. Family-run by winemaker duo Bob and Tom Colman, their spot serves up low-intervention pours — mostly Australian — with seasonal share plates in a cosy 25-seat setting across three sweetly styled rooms.

Expect no-menu-by-design wine pours on glass — just whatever’s freshest — and a kitchen menu that changes every few weeks, often leaning veg-forward (think mushroom gnocchi, focaccia, venison shoulder or a decadent chocolate pie with poached pear). A must-stop after a hiking day or before a sunset on Govetts Leap.

44 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath

Darley’s Restaurant

Darley’s Restaurant is celebrated for its award-winning contemporary Australian cuisine offered in the old-world ambience of Lilianfels Resort Spa Hotel. Take your chance to soak in the ornate fireplaces, crystal chandeliers and plush furnishings whilst you dine on the likes of duck breast, fermented cherries and saltbush. You can expect native ingredients, seasonal goodies and reinvented classics in perfect proportions.

The hatted restaurant looks out across lush manicured gardens and soaring mountain views of the Jamison Valley.

Lilianfels Avenue, Katoomba

Echoes Restaurant and Bar

This Echo Point institution occupies prime real estate overlooking the rugged Mountains, making it one of the best restaurants in the Blue Mountains for lunch with a view.

The modern Australian menu at Echoes Restaurant uses local produce, herbs and veggies, and is big on flavour and decadence. Think venison, poached snapper and aromatic roasted duck.

3 Lilianfels Avenue, Katoomba

Miss Lillian

Bringing a playful twist to Southeast Asian dining in the heart of the Blue Mountains, Miss Lilian is where vibrant flavours meet whimsical design. Think dim sum, hawker-style street eats and steaming bowls of noodles, all served beneath bamboo screens and birdcage lanterns. Just moments from Echo Point, it’s the perfect pit stop for a feast after taking in the views of the Three Sisters.

5–19 Lilianfels Avenue, Katoomba

Tempus

A slick, concise menu complements the superb selection of wines, fizz and NSW-sourced brews at Tempus. As a wine-led menu, you’re encouraged to kick off with locally made sourdough before sharing a few small plates, large plates and sides with your dining partner. We love that the dishes are playful, with plenty of fruit flavours thrown in, often when least expected.

66 Katoomba Street, Katoomba

Embers Grill Restaurant

Tucked inside the Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains, Embers Grill pairs warm lodge-style dining with sweeping views of the Jamison Valley. Think high ceilings, a dramatic stone fireplace, and an open kitchen where the team plates up seasonal dishes designed to share — from chargrilled Yamba prawns and pork cutlets to wagyu striploin cooked to perfection. With a menu that nods to both modern Australian flavours and global influences (plus a dedicated kids’ offering), Embers makes for a cosy dinner spot whether you’re staying in-house or visiting Leura for a mountain escape.

Fairmont Resort, 1 Sublime Point Road, Leura NSW

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