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Bendooley Estate Dining

4.5
4.5
2200 Reviews
$40 and under
Australian
Home to the iconic Berkelouw Book Barn, Bendooley Estate is a destination for wine and food lovers everywhere. Nestled in a truly magnificent rural and vineyard setting just outside Berrima, it is the Highlands most beautiful venue for a relaxed coffee, book-browsing, wine-tasting or a delicious lunch experience. With historic cool-climate gardens adjoining our lakeside pavilion, the Estate is also Australia’s premier destination for elegant Barn weddings.
From the stunning stone Cellar Door, to the rustic yet elegant Book Barn housing our restaurant and bookshop, we invite you to experience the beauty and first-class hospitality of Bendooley Estate.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Australian, Winery

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (02) 4868 8788

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Warrick Brook

  • Neighborhood

    Berrima

  • Parking details

    On Site parking

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,200 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  1. BarbieR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    What a delightful place for lunch! The menu offered very good choices, the food was tasty and fresh and the service was excellent. We had a table near the blazing log fire, a feature that added to the friendly atmosphere. As a group of 8 we were served promptly and efficiently. Many thanks to Bendooley for such a pleasant lunch gathering.
  2. Bianca

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food, wine and atmosphere. We were seated overlooking the vineyard in the Vine Room and had the best time
  3. Clairel

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and atmosphere was amazing. Would highly recommend to all friends and family if they were visiting Bowral to make a stop along the way at Bendooley.
  4. Anon

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent - especially near the fire on a cold day.
  5. DeborahH

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Food and setting were lovely. Service was appalling.
  6. Audrey

    Sydney

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Lovely experience, entree portions were way too small though for what you pay and terrine didn’t even come with bread…
  7. KarenM

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and the service was exceptional. The ground where just beautiful.
  8. MarthaB

    New South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Requested to move tables and it was no trouble at all. A birthday celebration and dessert came with a candle. The barramundi was superb!
  9. RachelS

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic setting, service and food. A great place to enjoy a leisurely lunch
  10. Susan

    New South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Location was picture perfect. The ambiance and the service were impressive. Food was ok. The chicken ballotine I got was dry, but other food served were good. All in all, a great dining experience.
  11. Aaron

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an amazing experience at Bendooley. Food was phenomenal and the service was exceptional. Thank you!
  12. AnneMareeM

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I had stated that it was a birthday celebration and there was no acknowledgment of this on the day.
  13. DD2577

    New South Wales

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have dined frequently at Bendooley and have never been disappointed. The welcome, the table service and the quality of the food has been consistently excellent
  14. PennyM

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant. Yummy food. Good service. Would recommend
  15. CarolynM

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food in a great location, service all you would want.
  16. CarmelG

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved that crab linguini, lamb &nbeetroot cured salmon!
  17. RubyS

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely beautiful venue. Gorgeous food, great book shop, wonderful wine. Highly recommend a visit.
  18. KBco

    Canberra

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A lovely evening - generous meals and lovely service
  19. RandolphA

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our evening at Bendooley Estate was wonderful. The property building and gardens are so beautifully designed a feast for the senses. Talking about feasts, the quality of food, wine and service were superb, a very special dinning experience.
  20. Rhonda

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, wonderful food Great wine. A perfect venue.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Sunshine Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you staff for being friendly and attending to our needs great service always with a smile.
  22. MJCPRN

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful day to eat lunch outside. Perfect get together with friends. Staff were great - friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Did an amazing job on a very busy day for them. Food was beautiful - my steak as perfect and all our mains arrived at the same time. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. It’s not my first experience at Bendooley Estate and I’ve been very happy with the service, food & wine every time. Thank you!
  23. Phil

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic setting in the new-feeling tasting room. Staff were attentive, food was excellent, wine’s not too shabby either. We’ll be back.
  24. ReichelC

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food as always, great service and beautiful views!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice greetings on arrival to make us comfortable . As the vegetarian board to share was quite filling for 2 ladies and did not have room for our main meal, Lady in Charge went to check with the Kitchen if our order was prepared. As cooking had not started we could cancel our order. We are definitely very satisfied customers with the outcome. Thank you for being loyal to your customers,
  26. Lummy

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and wine in courtyard overlooking the vineyard, perfect!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    New South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    We had booked a late lunch. The staff were obviously overstretched. They did their best but there was an extremely long wait for the main course. It all felt a bit too many tables for too few staff
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favourite places in the country side to visit for a lovely lunch with glorious surroundings - the crab linguine is to die for and won’t disappoint. Fabulous service and a great way to spend a lazy Saturday or Sunday over a nice lunch.
  29. LanaJ

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service, cocktails and atmosphere were all outstanding. We could not fault our evening, thanks for a wonderful way to celebrate our anniversary!
  30. AnnaP

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food with a beautiful setting to match. Don't forget to check out the book store inside the restaurant!
  31. KeithL

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We were welcomed and well looked after in the cellar door eating area, there also being a large function on. It is a nice space, lots of room between tables and looking out onto the vines is pleasant. All food was very well cooked and dishes very well thought out with complementary, and not always as expected, ingredients
  32. Luvfood

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    After a rather tense drive from Sydney (so many speeding semi-trailers) it was such a pleasure to arrive at Bendooley Estate. It is such a beautiful setting and as we had booked our table was ready. The restaurant was full but there was a lovely hum of conversations. We had the grazing board. Plenty for two women to share. Everything on the board was delicious. A perfect stop along the way to Canberra.
  33. DarleneV

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a very pleasant experience. Staff are Friendly and venue is amazing.
  34. GiuseppeI

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything Good , Food ,Ambience , Service , and place
  35. Meli

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place staff are friendly and food was amazing
  36. MyloS

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's my first visit to Bendooley Estate Dining and i didn't get disappointed. Service was good. Food was good and ambience was also good. Will surely come back again.
  37. 647947192

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    I would not recommend eating here. All the dishes our party ordered were at best average and at worst completely terrible. It was very poor value for money. My main gripe was ordering the 'fried parmesan polenta with wild mushrooms' only for it to arrive as stodgy soggy lumps of polenta with half a stem of an unidentifiable mushroom and less than half a mouthful of sad sloppy inoki mushrooms. They have severely miss-represented this dish. The mushrooms that they served were barely there and definitely not 'wild mushrooms' as stated on the menu.
  38. AndrewS

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lunch here was really worth the detour. Excellent food and accompanying wines. Superb friendly service. Ordering and service was attentive, friendly and timely. They really made our labradoodle dog Casper feel welcome in the outdoor dining area. We look forward to returning.
  39. JenniferG

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely experience here multi generational group from newborns and toddlers to 80+ the staff could not have been more helpful .Menu was great something for everyone and all delicious.Decor and ambiance was gorgeous, excellent acoustics so not too noisy ..loved it …highly recommend
  40. Mekari

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely love coming back here. The staff are friendly and the food NEVER disappoints!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

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Bendooley Estate Dining is rated 4.5 stars by 2200 OpenTable diners.

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Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

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Google Map for Bendooley Estate Dining

3020 Old Hume Highway, Berrima, AU-NSW 2577

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Berrima

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Australian, Winery

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    On Site parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Warrick Brook

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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