Best Winery Restaurants NSW

Located in the heart of the Hunter Valley Wine Country, Bimbadgen is a striking winery and vineyard encompassing an expansive cellar door, award-winning Esca Bimbadgen Restaurant, Tuscan style courtyard serving woodfired pizza, outdoor amphitheatre, modern tasting rooms, and accommodation - all in the one stunning location. Esca's Modern Australian cuisine, fresh, local and home grown produce and spectacular views make for a truly memorable dining experience.

Located in the picturesque village of Broke in the Hunter Valley, around 15 minutes drive west of Pokolbin and 2 hours drive north from Sydney. With an amazing team at Margan who strive for excellence, the restaurant is best known for providing a unique food and wine experience in the peaceful rural setting of Broke in the Hunter Valley. Set against the backdrop of vineyards and the Brokenback Range, this restaurant is perfect for a degustation al fresco lunch and an ideal venue for weddings and private functions.

Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday, and lunch on Sunday

Cellar door open daily 10am-5pm

The award winning restaurant Zin House lies on the Lowe Family Wine Co property and enjoys views across Lowe’s iconic Zinfandel vines - from which it gains its name. Head chef Nathaniel Destefano continues owner Kim Currie’s guiding principles of authenticity, generosity and quality as he prepares seasonal dishes with what they and their neighbours grow. The five course set menu hero’s real food, made from scratch, balanced with a refined and technique driven approach. Start with a wine tasting at the popular Lowe Cellar Door before wandering 100 meters to the Zin House, with views overlooking the property and to the Mudgee hills in the distance.

The Zin House serves lunch Friday-Monday from 12pm and dinner Friday-Saturday from 6pm

Cellar door open daily 10am-5pm

Bookings are essential.

***Please visit the website link on this listing and go to news/events for an exciting line up of events at Lowe Estate, including Twilight Tapas, and special dinners and lunches hosted by David and Kim. 

Photography: Courtesy of The Zin House

Situated within a family owned and operated vineyard, RidgeView Restaurant in Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley, uses the best in fresh local produce for the Mediterranean inspired menu which is expertly paired with their award winning wines. With al fresco dining overlooking the picturesque vineyards, RidgeView is the perfect setting for a relaxing dining experience. RidgeView can also cater for small or large functions, with seating available for up to 100 and an expansive lawn area that is perfect for cocktail style dining and lawn games.

Harvest Restaurant: Breakfast Friday-Sunday 8.30am-10.30am, lunch Thursday-Sunday 12pm-3pm and dinner Thursday-Sunday  5pm-7.30pm. Snacks available all day in the cellar door.

Cellar door 10am-5pm Thursday-Monday

Contentious Character is now located in Fyshwick, having moved from their vineyard in rural Wamboin. This new location is a destination in itself, located in a chic industrial space and serving up contemporary wines and food from the kitchen in a unique atmosphere. Come for a wine tasting, breakfast, tapas and a bite any time. The Contentious (not pretentious) crew will love to greet you.

Set amongst rolling vineyards and natural bushland in the heart of the Hunter Valley is Wandin Kitchen. After a wine tasting at the cellar door, head to the café and experience local Hunter Valley produce at its best. From breakfast and lunch, through to dinner, the Lovedale café offers a range of tasting plates, and two-, three-, and four-course lunch options, complete with wine pairings to celebrate any and every occasion. Wandin Estate is also home to seven beautiful self-contained villas, ideal for a weekend getaway.

Owned and operated by three Italian families, Southern Highland Wines is located on an 83 acre estate in Sutton Forest. The restaurant, located at the cellar door, offers beautiful views of the vineyard with floor-to-ceiling walls. This boutique winery specialises in cool climate wines crafted from 100% Southern Highlands G.I fruit and the restaurant's menu delivers Modern Australian cuisine, at reasonable prices. Southern Highland Wines is also a fantastic function venue, popular for outdoor weddings surrounded by the rolling green hills of the vineyard.

At Hunters Quarter in Pokolbin, their philosophy is all about creating a place where good times, food, wine and memories can be shared and created. Through the use of high-quality ingredients that are sourced locally, the menu sings of well-balanced dishes that take their inspiration from European cuisine like duck prosciutto and porcini mushroom gnocchi. This charming venue is also a popular Hunter Valley choice for private dining, functions and weddings, enquire now for your next celebration.

Restaurant owners, Robin and Mandy Murray want you to sit back and enjoy the sprawling views of the Centennial Vineyards when you take a visit to Bowral in the Southern Highlands. Enjoy breathtaking views over a long lunch with fine wines or drop in mid week for a special High Tea experience by the open fire. Dining at Centennial Vineyards restaurant will allow you to get a taste of the the very best food and wine of the region. Cellar Door is open daily 10am to 5pm. Restaurant open for lunch daily (except Tuesday high tea only)

Bendooley Estate’s restaurant in the Southern Highland is housed within The Book Barn whilst the Cellar Door is where you can enjoy a wine tasting by day overlooking the vineyard, dinner with friends enjoying their tasting menu, or host your next special event in their private dining room. The Cellar Door is open for dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights with a menu designed to be shared with those around the table.

Restaurant: Lunch Mon-Thu from 12pm and Fri-Sun from 11.30am

Cellar door: Dinner Thur-Sat from 6.30pm

Cellar door tastings daily 10am-5pm

Artemis Wines not only offers its guests a grand opportunity to sample some of the regions finest wines but an education of the wine making industry. Sit back and try a range of both white and red varieties, while snacking on a tasting platters filled with local cheeses, deli cuts of meats and crunchy breads. The cellar door is constructed with materials sourced from the surrounding bush landscape using recycled red gum timber creating a rustic and original Australian feel. From Monday to Friday enjoy local produce cheese boards from 11am to 4 pm and on Saturday & Sunday and order wood fired pizzas, served alongside cheese and charcuterie boards.

Cupitt’s Cupitt's Estate Winery and Restaurant takes the art of food and wine seriously but its guests can enjoy a relaxed dining experience. Located within the grounds of Cupitt Winery, in Ulladulla, three hours south of Sydney, the restaurant offers diners views across rolling hills, wetlands and farms. A set four course menu is available for lunch and dinner, or for a more casual lunch, enjoy pizzas and bar snacks out on the lawn. The estate's own wine accompanies the Modern Australian menu. Cupitt's Winery is a popular venue for functions, with boutique accommodation available on site.