Food & Drink

LOCAL PRODUCE FROM LAND AND SEA


From simple cafe to stylish restaurant, the choice is yours on the Sapphire Coast – the best of local bounty, with produce fresh from land and sea. Our seafood comes from pristine waters, our produce from paddocks bordered by national parks.


Dining out on the Sapphire Coast is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate, with delicious local produce complemented by spectacular ocean, lake, harbour & hinterland views. No matter where you choose to dine, enjoy indulgent meals created with the finest of local produce. If you enjoy foraging for picnics, or love creating your own meals, visit a produce market or boutique produce store, or book in for a cooking school or seafood experience.

Oysters NSW South Coast, local produce Sapphire Coast, Bega Valley, fresh oysters, oyster tour
22 Apr, 2022
Take a 'merroir' road trip along the Sapphire Coast and taste oysters from our five key estuaries, including Wonboyn Lake, Pambula Lake, Merimbula Lake, Nelson Lagoon and Wapengo Lake. Meet the producers at their farm gates and enjoy freshly shucked oysters by the water's edge or to take home.
22 Dec, 2021
Along the Sapphire Coast there is a growing gang of craftspeople who are exciting palates and pushing boundaries with their bespoke beverages. Whether by the glistening seas or nestled deep in the rolling green hills of ‘gin country’ you will find stunning flavours and passion on show, ready to be shared with family and friends, or kept to be savoured as a memory of your far south coast holiday.
Best fish and chips on the Sapphire Coast, NSW
11 Dec, 2021
There are some Summers you will always remember, like Summers spent on the pristine beaches of the Sapphire Coast, unwrapping a hot and salty pile of chips and crispy battered fish to be shared out near the sea, while on vigilant watch for seagulls… It’s a tradition!
Best fine dining restaurants on the Sapphire Coast, NSW
10 Dec, 2021
There is a growing ‘finer’ dining scene on the Sapphire Coast, one that boasts the most gorgeous views, the freshest seafood and produce, plus welcoming, country hospitality. Chefs take advantage of the abundant sea life, foraging unexpected flavours and treasures, while selecting the finest vegetables plucked fresh from the fertile Bega Valley. Wine lists explore many regions, near and far, and shaking up a fine cocktail are the friendly faces of our truly hospitable people.
Best coffee and cafes on the Sapphire Coast, NSW
09 Dec, 2021
Locally roasted coffee alongside hand-made surfboards, swimming spots serving perfect espresso and pastries, bakeries inside cafes, coffee paraphernalia with your coffee, vegan hemp smoothies, wharf fishing and divine ceramics… we have a certain style here on the coast and we know you’ll love it.
Best pubs and beers on the Sapphire Coast, NSW
08 Dec, 2021
High atop headlands and with bays lapping at their doors, the Sapphire Coast’s small but quality clutch of hotels each welcome you with their own brand of hospitality. Sports bars, bistros, incredible decks, cosy fireside moments, family fun, music and some amazing local brews and food, take yourself on a journey from bar to bar, with a few sandy moments in between.
Gourmet food and supplies on the Sapphire Coast, NSW
06 Dec, 2021
From glorious greens and sourdough loaves to hand-made pasta and Italian deli goods, freshly sliced smallgoods to local and imported cheese, ingredients for your entertaining platters and home cooked breakfasts, or a family pie to take the hassle out of your holiday, the Sapphire Coast has an ever growing list of locally grown and produced goods, and the providores that take pride in stocking what you need for inspiration when entertaining with platters, showing off in the kitchen or feeding your troops.
Markets on the Sapphire Coast, South Coast NSW, local produce, Bega Valley Shire, Merimbula, Candelo
30 Mar, 2021
Find markets on the Sapphire Coast NSW in Merimbula, Candelo, Cobargo, Bermagui, Nethercote and Eden. Whether you're searching for fresh local produce, vintage treasures or locally made products, there will always be a market to visit no matter what weekend you stop by.

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Dining out on the Sapphire Coast

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