Diners' Choice: Modern Australian restaurants in New South Wales

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Riverbank Moama

4.8

4.8 (56)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Moama

About the restaurant

Riverbank Moama is located on the Echuca Moama border region. Our beautiful homestead venue providing a dining experience by the great Murray River.

We are a premier and authentic Restaurant that has been proudly serving the Moama area since 2020. Our mission has been to provide high-quality food for all those that wish to combine fun and enjoyable ambiance with skillful cooking into one extraordinary dining experience.

Welcome to RB.

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Jade

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Absolutely sensational lunch!! Service was amazing and very prompt. Food was all delicious and so were the cocktails 😉

Mimosa Wines

4.9

4.9 (423)

$100 and over

Modern Australian

Bermagui

About the restaurant

A boutique family owned gastronomic restaurant on the South Coast of NSW. We operate 3 course lunch menu ($99pp) and a 6 course set menu dinner ($130pp).

Head chef Jan Semmelhack is a unique creator, focused on the superb local produce of the South Coast which results in a unique dining experience. Originally from Germany, Jan was the head pastry chef in two Michelin star restaurant in Berlin. Be sure to try his exceptional desserts to complete your Mimosa sensory adventure!

Our wine list has been curated to highlight snippets of the best of Australian & New Zealand wines. We showcase small, up and coming producers, as well as some of the more established winemakers. Due to our continued commitment to sustainability, we favour growers who embrace organic & biodynamic farming practices.

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Cath

Dined 7 days ago

We really enjoyed this wonderful flavourful meal. Beautiful location, splendid room. All just perfect for an unusual pre-Christmas treat. Local ingredients were showcased, couldn’t really ask for a more delightful lunch.

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Experience

6 Course set menu

Glasshouse

4.7

4.7 (1637)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Timbumburi

About the restaurant

Led by Head Chef Jarrod Smith, Glasshouse is proud to serve a variety of expertly prepared, locally sourced dishes, in a phenomenal venue.
Goonoo Goonoo Station is undoubtedly the New England regions finest destination for accommodation, dining, and events.

Please note:
At Glasshouse, we have seatings options for groups from 2 - 50 people.
If your desired time is does not show, unfortunately that time is not available.

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Tony

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent Christmas dinner for our small group. Great food and service.

Merimbula RSL Club

4.6

4.6 (430)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Merimbula

About the restaurant

Merimbula RSL Club is in the heart of beautiful coastal region known as the NSW Sapphire Coast. We are a relaxed family friendly club with stunning views over the lake and ocean. With an excellent rating on TripAdvisor our club has something for everyone including a restaurant, cafe, sports bar, bottleshop and free live entertainment. We’re friendly, we’re fun and we are one big family. The Merimbula RSL truly offers ‘something for everyone’!

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Dina

Dined 1 day ago

Fisherman’s basket missing oyster component. Husband had roast beef. Flavourless & tough. Size of meals continues to be too large. Menu has not changed much in at least 2 years. We only dine here every 8 weeks or less. Not stimulated by decor or food choices. Purchased cheese cake to bring home. Tasted like instant pudding. No cheese taste. Overall very disappointing as this is our preferred club. Love that you are asking for the review, but nothing ever seems to improve.

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4.5

4.5 (431)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Forster

About the restaurant

Perched on Wallis Lake's edge, gazing over East 33’s Sydney Rock Oyster farms tended by local families for generations, Thirty Three Degrees is your go-to dining spot. Experience fresh seafood and delectable dishes in a setting that defines modern culinary excellence.
Our Oyster Bar stands out as the centrepiece. It's where oyster enthusiasts gather to savour our renowned East 33 oysters, expertly shucked fresh in-house.
Kick back with a drink on our sun-drenched deck, offering stunning views of Wallis Lake. Thirty Three Degrees offers a contemporary dining experience that blends great food with breathtaking surroundings.

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Peter

Dined 1 day ago

Except service. Nice staff and the dolphins in Wallis Lake were awesome. The food was delicious and the French wine was fantastic. Will be back, probably the best restaurant in Forster/Tuncurry.

Estancia Osteria

4.6

4.6 (56)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Millfield

About the restaurant

Estancia Osteria is located in the picturesque Hunter Valley, at Briar Ridge Vineyard (593 Mount View Rd, Mount View).

Our main focus is to provide a unique and memorable dining experience for our customers. We aim to create a warm and inviting atmosphere where our guests can indulge in our exceptional live-fire cuisine and seasonal tasting menu.

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Ravi

Dined 7 days ago

Absolutely loved it from the time we walked in & greeted by James. Food was the best. My husband’s words “Never had lamb so good 🤤”. It sure was We have already booked to go back with friends visiting from Melbourne. Thanks James and Gabriel!!

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Experience

The Paella Experience at Estancia Osteria!

4.5

4.5 (318)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Bundanoon

About the restaurant

Our restaurant offers a selection of quality meals prepared with the best produce available. Lunch is available Friday to Sunday and dinner Wednesday to Monday. On Tuesday the bistro is closed, woodfire pizza is served in the Brigadoon Bar. In March 2022 we revamped the dining space and renovated to include a new kitchen. At the same time a new Head Chef joined our team. Regulars love the new menus which change almost daily. Menu options are available for larger parties with the group menus proving very popular in the private dining room as well as the restaurant. When we finally see some sun the spacious beer garden offers other possibilities.

Situated halfway between Sydney and Canberra the Bundanoon Hotel is ideally situated for friends, family or business gatherings and with 58 rooms available there's no need to drive home after a great night.

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Hannah

Dined on 8 Nov 2024

Lovely service, very friendly (thanks Leah). We had a drink first outside as it was nice and there was no rush to be seated. Food was lovely. Some in our group found the served too big but not me! Nice busy atmosphere. The kids played outside on the tennis courts and they even provided a basket ball. Thank Bundy!

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Experience

Woodfire Pizza Tuesday's

The BOX on the Water

4.4

4.4 (1824)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Ettalong Beach

About the restaurant

The BOX on the Water is situated in prime position on both the Ettalong foreshore and beach. Its absolute waterfront location has panoramic views out across Broken Bay to its namesake, Box Head, and over to Sydney's northern beaches.

Architecturally designed with a stylish, modern aesthetic, The BOX on the Water restaurant, bar and beach kiosk is just an hour and a half drive from central Sydney or twenty five minutes on the passenger ferry from Palm Beach.

Both the restaurant and kiosk offer fresh, modern Australian cuisine and friendly, efficient service. Experience stylish, casual, 'fun dining' with arguably the best outlook on the Coast!

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Raffaella

Dined 1 day ago

Easy to book, delicious food and great ambience. Love the view.

Silica Restaurant and Bar

4.4

4.4 (369)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Kiama

About the restaurant

Set on Kiama's Surf Beach with beautiful views of the ocean and coastline, Silica Restaurant offers Kiama's freshest local seafood and finest dining experience.

Our menu is designed around locally sourced and home-grown ingredients, showcasing the very best of South Coast produce.

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Michele

Dined 3 days ago

Love Silica, its our go to local restaurant? Especially for seafood. The only criticism is that we would like to see more changes to the menu or specials, as locals who like to eat our regularly we are too familiar with the menu.

Moama Bowling Club

4.3

4.3 (565)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Moama

About the restaurant

The guarantee of great quality food, excellent service and affordable prices set against a stunning dining backdrop ensures our satisfied guests return to Moama Bowling Club time and time again. Set in contemporary and stylish surrounds, The Bistro is an excellent choice for dining. We offer a wide variety of traditional favourites as well as a selection of mouth-watering specialties including steaks, seafood, pasta and risotto. Open seven days a week and with capacity to seat 320 guests, The Bistro is a warm, friendly and vibrant gathering space that fosters laughter, conversation and connection through the gift of sharing a meal. Whether you’re celebrating with family and friends or entertaining work colleagues and clients, our expertly-trained staff will ensure your dining experience is a memorable one.

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Nick

Dined 1 day ago

Great food especially served with the right temperature , fresh salad and chips . Staffs are very friendly and helpful really enjoyed with the atmosphere.

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