From wine bars to Japanese late-night hangouts and local breweries, you can find a lot more than just your local fish and chips shop on the South Coast. With most boasting the incredible regional produce, they each offer an incredible mix of flavours. Here’s our guide to where to eat if you find yourself on a coastal trip.

MERIMBULA

Bar Superette

A bar and bistro that doubles as a wine store, Bar Superette draws you in with its lunchtime snacks, bistro share plates, wine selection and vinyl tunes. With an ultra-cool, laid-back Parisian feel, the menu includes a curated selection of natural wines alongside the likes of local oysters, grilled Eden garfish and a calamari fritti roll. In the wine store, find a little gem to sip in-house or take home with other pantry goods.

Valentina

A beautiful coastal restaurant boasting locally sourced produce from the South Coast, Valentina is a must-try if you’re in the area. Serving elegant Modern Australian dishes, take a seat in the somewhat Mediterranean-feeling space and dive into dishes like ‘nduja octopus, beurre blanc scallops, blue swimmer crab aglio e olio and +9 wagyu.

Sunny’s Kiosk

A neighbourhood kiosk tucked away on the top lake in Merimbula, Sunny’s Kiosk attracts the crowds with its uninterrupted views of the lake and small producer wine list. Serving feel-good café food during the day through to elevated snacks in the afternoon, ​stop by and enjoy the simple pleasures.

Bar Monti

Simple ingredients with maximum flavour, see how authentic Italian cuisine is presented at Bar Monti. Hitting off all your faves, whether you’re in the mood for antipasti, fresh pasta or pizza, find it on the menu in stand-out dishes like Moreton Bay Bug spaghetti and sausage and fennel pizza.

MILTON

Nomah

Bringing inspiration and flavours from the Middle East, Nomah serves vibrant share plates that invite big groups to dine over delicious food. Starting as a food truck, Nomah’s success amongst locals encouraged them to open a permanent restaurant in Milton. Serving dishes like halloumi saganaki, spiced hummus, saffron chicken skewers and pistachio baklava, see how the spices, ingredients and techniques are brought out in this small South Coast town.

Bar Yuki

Born out of the owners’ love for the South Coast and Japan, Bar Yuki is your neighbourhood hangout for Japanese-inspired food, live music and cocktails. Good tunes are always a given, whether it be a DJ set or band, and for food and drink, expect everything from pork gyozas, Ebi katsu sandos and yuzu martinis.

Small Town Provisions

A local gem for foodies, Small Town Provisions showcases Mediterranean dishes, where food is humble, honest and full of flavour. A simple, yet creative menu, choose from a vibrant array of shared dishes and exquisite local wines.

Milk Haus

A kitchen garden-to-plate eatery in Milton, Milk Haus shares the gorgeous seasonal produce of the area in their idyllic farm-style location. Open for brekky and lunch, taste ingredients grown onsite in dishes like the Farm HAUS Garden Plate and Tarragon Poached Chicken Salad. Sharing more than just good food, Milk Haus helps to connect the community with like-minded local makers through activities like pop-ups and cooking classes.

Cupitt’s Estate  

Take in the stunning view at Cupitt’s Estate while you sip on house-made wine, beer and enjoy locally sourced food. With a wonderful range of experiences to enjoy, choose an excellent Mediterranean dining experience in the restaurant, casual eats on the lawn, a wine tour in the cellar or cosy up for a night or two in one of the Estate’s luxury pods or four bedroom farmhouse.

Milton Hotel  

Right in the heart of Milton sits the historic pub. Whether you want a cold beer on the deck on a summer’s day, a cocktail on a Friday night, or a Sunday feed with your family and friends, the Milton Hotel offers more than just a country pub. With their own Dangerous Ales brewery on site and an elevated BBQ and wood-fired menu, it’s a hotspot for locals and travellers alike.

MOLLYMOOK

Rick Stein at Bannisters 

The iconic Rick Stein at Bannisters is a truly memorable dining experience for foodies who love seafood. Perched up high on a breathtaking sweep of the South Coast headland, the menu highlights incredibly fresh local seafood and produce in Rick Stein’s beloved style.

Gwylo

Sharing their favourite Asian street eats, exotic cocktails, house brews and classic tunes, Gwylo is the go-to for those looking for a vibrant, bustling restaurant. Designed to share, the flavour-packed menu follows through small eats to larger plates, heroing seafood, meat and heaps of veggie dishes.

NAROOMA & Bermagui

The Oyster Farmers Daughter

Get some of the best oysters on the South Coast from The Oyster Farmers Daughter. The owners, who have experience in oyster farming, source only the highest quality Sydney Rock Oysters and sell them from their food trailer on the Wagonga Inlet. Serving oysters in a variety of ways, enjoy them with a wine or two or buy them to take home.

Quarterdeck

A long-standing Narooma institution, now owned by hospo powerhouse Merivale, Quarterdeck is known for championing the freshest South Coast produce. With gorgeous views of the Wagonga Inlet, sip on tiki-style cocktails, dive into fresh seafood and watch the sunset.

Queen Chow

Cantonese classics meet the fresh produce of the South Coast, Queen Chow brings the signatures from their Sydney restaurant to Narooma. While diners can expect old favourites, a variety of new dishes inspired by South Coast produce also feature heavily on the menu.

Mimosa Wines   

Situated in a tranquil valley between the mountains and the sea, Mimosa Wines‘ restaurant overlooks the entire property. Light-filled with a relaxed atmosphere, the restaurant is perfect for those long lunches sampling the vineyard’s wines and Australian cuisine.

BATEMANS BAY

Arlo

Where Palm Springs meets Spanish Mission style architecture, The Oaks Ranch’s signature house restaurant Arlo offers relaxed long-lunch resort vibes for the perfect summer’s day. Blessed with the incredible produce of the South Coast, Arlo’s vibrant menu comprises local ingredients and flavours, with a particular focus on seafood. With a golf course and extensive cocktail menu, it is easy to lose track of the hours in complete bliss.

The Punt House 

The Punt House in Batemans Bay celebrates the ingredients of the region using Mediterranean techniques. Overlooking the Clyde River, on a beautiful day at the Coast, you could easily spend hours sipping on cocktails and sharing delicious seafood dishes like kingfish crudo and swordfish skewers.

Broulee Brewhouse

A lively beachside beer garden, Broulee Brewhouse served local brews and wines with great eats and outdoor fun. It’s perfect to pop in between catching waves or ending the day before you head home. For food, find casual eats such as burgers, classic seafood and salad.

JERVIS BAY

Jervis Bay Brewing Co.

Creating delicious craft beers, Jervis Bay Brewing Co. embodies the laid-back coastal style. Keeping sustainability at the heart of what they do, spend the day tasting their boutique range of beers in the beer garden and enjoying a meal from the local food truck.

Wildginger

Providing the ultimate Asian fusion banquet, Wildginger invites you to experience the perfect balance of sweet, spicy and salty creations, accompanied by vibrant cocktails and an extensive wine menu.

Flamin Galah Brewing Co.

Brewing ‘flamin good beer’ on the coast, Flamin Galah Brewing Co. is a micro-brewery that makes craft beers. Working alongside The Nest Jervis Bay food truck, the brewpub offers a place to catch up with friends and family over locally made brews and delicious street eats.

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