Blue Mountains — World Heritage Area
AustraliaHighlighting 10 restaurants across 4 award designations
From Australian to Modern Australian to modern cuisine, Blue Mountains — World Heritage Area features 10 award-winning restaurants that make it a hidden culinary gem. The city boasts Good Food Guide ratings across its restaurant scene. Blue Mountains — World Heritage Area is a delightful surprise for curious travelers.
The Best Restaurants in Blue Mountains — World Heritage Area
10 expert-reviewed restaurants, with what makes each one stand out. Track 40+ global award systems in one place, updated continuously.
1.AMARA
Cocooned by the natural serenity of the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, a mere hour from Sydney, you’ll find AMARA at Spicers Sangoma Retreat. Fresh, organic, and seasonal produce sourced from the historic Hawkesbury region are the heroes of the menu. AMARA is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Modern Australian · 70 Grandview Ln, Bowen Mountain NSW 2753, Australia
2.Arrana
Located in the Blue Mountains, Arrana offers a fine dining degustation experience crafted from Australian produce. Arrana is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Modern Australian · Shops9/12 125 Macquarie Rd, Springwood NSW 2777, Australia
3.Ates Blackheath
Sensory experiences, shared plates, and fun wines — experience some of Australia's finest produce from Ates, a restaurant and wine bar nestled in the Blue Mountains. Enjoy Mediterranean share plates from the 150-year-old ironbark-fuelled oven, highlighting local and sustainably-farmed fresh produce. Ates Blackheath is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mediterranean · 33 Govetts Leap Rd, Blackheath NSW 2785, Australia
4.BLAQ
Garden-to-plate, BLAQ Restaurant & Bar lets the best ingredients of the Blue Mountains shine. The hyperlocal, seasonal menu offers innovative breakfasts through to small plates for grazing and signature mains. The wine list is stacked with NSW wines; classic, cult, fun, and modern - curated by an award-winning sommelier. BLAQ is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian · 13-17 Brightlands Ave, Blackheath NSW 2785, Australia
5.Darley's Restaurant
With views across the historic formal English gardens and Jamison Valley's escarpment in the background, Darley’s Restaurant is Lilianfels Resort and Spa signature fine dining Blue Mountains restaurant, renowned for its fresh, local produce, fine wines, and innovative cuisine. Darley's Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian · 5/19 Lilianfels Ave, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia
6.Echoes Hotel Restaurant
Echoes Restaurant and chic bar is perched at the absolute edge of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park, with views of mountains, cliff edges, and lush rainforest valleys. Echoes Restaurant is renowned for its Modern Australian cuisine with an Asian influence using fresh and local produce, complemented by specially selected boutique Australian and imported wines and panoramic views. Echoes Hotel Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian, Fusion · 3 Lilianfels Ave, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia
7.Megalong
Located in the beautiful Megalong Valley, two hours drive from Sydney, Megalong Restaurant offers 360-degree views of escarpment and bushland. Nearly all the vegetables, fruit, and herbs on the menu are grown organically on-site in large gardens that visitors can walk through and learn about from the onsite production managers. Megalong is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Modern Australian · 3/7 Peach Tree Rd, Megalong Valley NSW 2785, Australia
8.No.1 Sublime Pt
Be it a platform for the perfect proposal or an introduction to the Australian environment in its most delicious form, No.1 Sublime Pt. is housed beautifully overlooking the picturesque Jamison Valley, offering modern Australian cuisine with an emphasis on handmade elements. Celebrating Australian produce and local providores, the menu is inspired by the seasons and constantly evolving. No.1 Sublime Pt is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
1 Sublime Point Rd, Leura NSW 2780, Australia
9.Tempus Katoomba
Tempus Katoomba is a modern restaurant pairing local seasonal produce with an all-Australian drinks list, crafting dishes that reflect the four distinct seasons of the Blue Mountains. Tempus Katoomba is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Modern Australian · 66 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia
10.The Wintergarden
Featuring majestic and panoramic views overlooking the Megalong Valley, the Hydro Majestic is one of Australia’s most iconic historical hotels. The Wintergarden Restaurant offers a premium afternoon high tea, which is the perfect place to enjoy this grand tradition or dinner service whilst enjoying the spectacular views of the Megalong Valley. The Wintergarden is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Australian, British · 52-88 Great Western Hwy, Medlow Bath NSW 2780, Australia
