Where to find Sydney’s best crepes
08 Feb 2023
08 Feb 2023
The Blue Mountains is a great spot to visit for many reasons...
…and not least of all is for the amazing food. A foodie haven, grab a bite to eat or stuff yourself silly with a feast that’s almost as good as the scenery. Award-winning restaurants, fresh backyard-grown produce, and impeccable service seal the deal – you have to try all these places.
If you’re after the restaurant with the best views in the Blue Mountains, Echoes Restaurant & Bar wins hands-down.
This chic restaurant is perched at the edge of the Blue Mountains National Park (a World Heritage-listed site) and offers diners panoramic views of the sweeping mountain range and rolling hills.
Combining million-dollar views with a winning fine dining experience gives Echoes an almost unfair leg up. Their modern Australian plates come with a fresh Asian twist, with dinner seeing dishes like confit duck maryland, Thai curry gnocchi, and truffled mushroom wonton broth.
Dish Cult Recommends: The Thai curry gnocchi
You’re almost guaranteed to see a line of hungry customers snaking out the door of Leura Garage on any given day of the week and it’s easy to see why with the many pulling factors at this award-winning spot.
There’s the relaxed and charmingly rustic ambience, the delectable dishes, and the friendly team pouring you a glass.
The food here is locally sourced and ranges from light to heavier share plates with burgers, organic quinoa tabbouleh bowls, baked camembert, and a sausage wheel.
If you’re after a good dinner feed in the Blue Mountains, don’t think, just come here.
Dish Cult Recommends: The $35 Portuguese Chicken
This gorgeous glasshouse is a cafe, picnic area, and dog-friendly plant nursery wrapped all into one. Tucked away in a cosy suburban street, this mountainous oasis is surrounded by leafy trees and the sweet aroma of wood, dirt, and fresh air.
The structure itself is stunningly impressive on its own, and that’s even before you step into the space and get a drink after picking out some breakfast pastries from their selection of almond croissants and carrot cake.
The waitstaff here are in as good spirits as you might expect from being surrounded by picturesque nature all day, and they serve up excellent modern Australian brunch plates with a smile.
Dish Cult Recommends: The Ricotta hotcakes
When you imagine the blend of old-world European elegance and revived countryside grandeur, the picture you’ll get is Darley’s Restaurant.
The crown of Lilianfels Resort & Spa, this beautiful space sees constant streams of sunlight glinting through the sweeping leadlight windows and views of historic English gardens and crystal chandeliers add to the Disney-esque charm of the place.
Their degustation menu is ambitious and features modern, innovative plates. Expect the likes of wood-fired smoked pork belly with kombu for entrees and Glacier 51 Toothfish with Dashi for mains – each of them equally enticing.
Dish Cult Recommends: The $135 3-course menu
The theme here is refined, modern Asian comfort food made with a skilful hand and served with warm smiles. All dishes here come plated in ornate dishware and if you’re craving homestyle Asian cooking, look no further.
A fan favourite here is their chef selection of dumplings that comes with the likes of prawn hargow, mud crab and scallop, and BBQ pork buns. Their Thai Beef salad tosses marinate wagyu beef with fresh herbs, cucumbers and greens, while their grilled skewers will see you tucking into Mekong spiced chicken and lemongrass pork.
Dish Cult Recommends: The $20 Chef selection dumplings
