LOCAL Eats

There are so many delicious restaurant options here in the hinterland. Here are some of our favourites!

Down the hill - Palmwoods

Cafe de Orient

  • Tel: 5478-8711
  • Distance: 6.3km
  • Opening hours:
    • F-Sa: 5 - 9 pm
    • Su, W, Th: 5-8 pm
    • M-Tu: Closed

One of the longest serving restaurants on the coast, Cafe de Orient is well known in the area, delivering a variety of classic Thai dishes. It’s a local favourite for takeaway, but you can also dine in.

Piggyback

  • Tel: 5412-1553
  • Distance: 6.5 km
  • Opening hours: 
    • 11:30 am - 9pm

Our personal favourite, this Asian street food restaurant has been super popular ever since opening in 2021. In addition to amazing dishes, they also serve fabulous cocktails and mocktails. Enjoy the open-air seating overlooking beautiful gardens.

Piggyback doesn’t take reservations, so arrive early (think 5:30) if you want to avoid waiting for a table. Takeaway is also available if you want to skip the queue.

Ricks Garage

  • Tel: 5445-0933
  • Distance: 6.1 km
  • Opening hours:
    • W-Sun - 11am - 8:30pm
    • M-T closed

Perfect for motor / Americana enthusiasts, Ricks has become a destination on the Coast. Car clubs can frequently be seen here on the weekends, showing off their cars out front. Ricks' burgers are legendary, as are their thick shakes. Grab a table out in the beer garden or sit in one of the several retro-themed areas inside. Ricks offers live music most weekends, check their website Ricks Garage for more details.


Up the hill - Montville

Kondalilla Eco Resort

  • Tel: 5445 7650
  • Distance: 5.8 km
  • Opening hours:
    • Thurs-Sun: 12 - 8 pm

Located just off the trail head to Kondalilla Waterfall, the Kondalilla Eco Resort restaurant offers a large inside dining area, bar and al fresco dining with views towards the National Park. This restaurant offers beautiful pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan dishes.

The Long Apron

  • Tel: 5452 1111
  • Distance: 4.2 km
  • Opening hours:
    • Breakfast: 7 days, 7:30-10am
    • Lunch: Wed-Sun, 12-2pm
    • Dinner: 7 days, 5:30-8pm

The Long Apron is a beautiful French provincial restaurant in the Spicers Clovelly Estate. The restaurant places great importance on sourcing fresh, local and sustainable ingredients for their classic French dishes. Diners can choose a la carte or a tasting menu experience as well as an extensive wine list.

Montville Bar and Grill

  • Tel: 5478 5535
  • Distance: 2.6 km
  • Opening hours:
    • 7 days, 10am-10pm

Located on the top end of the main street, the striking black & white Tudor building is home to the Montville Bar and Grill. The restaurant offers Australian / English cuisine in an atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional English pub. The landscaped beer garden is a favourite hangout for locals in the summer.