The Wild Flower Bar & Dining at Bells at Killcare

The meals my husband and I ordered were terrific and the restaurant retains its casual, fine dining feel. However our guests, a coeliac and a vegan, felt their choices were a little too limited and gluten free pasta was undercooked.

The food was fantastic, No table clothes on tables the restaurant has lost its special appeal, too casual dining for the price you pay. Menu is too simple has lost the special class of the previous head chef. Wait staff are no busy trying to look special with service, but just look like they have no idea how to service special dishes. Best to just service the dishes as they come and not try to be something that you are not capable of being a special waiter from Italy or Florence.
I used to love this place for over the last 10 years, I feel it has lost that special dinner appeal.

The revamp of the restaurant at Bells is subtle but the refresh is welcome. Indeed, I struggled to pick out what the changes were as the setup is essentially the same, but it is a lovely eating environment.
The menu is still sophisticated but generally more accessible than the previous version and lower cost (although the entrees need some variety as they were almost exclusively fish/seafood).
Our waiter was terrific. Helpful and always there when needed but discrete when not.
We used to go to Bells two or three times a year for special occasions given how expensive it was but with the new lower cost menu, I think we’ll be there more often.

Great food / slow service / ran out of chips ! Entrees pasta and steak fantastic magnificent scampi for entree and absolutely perfect oysters - a wonderful place to enjoy a relaxed lunch

We were very disappointed with our dinner at Bells. The food was forgettable and boring. These days great tasting food is a base requirement. Where a the innovation? Where is the flare? Serving up protein with side salads and fries is basic pub grub. Come on Bells, you can do better.

Food was quite good but over priced. Service was awful, slow and not at all helpful Overall massively disappointing.

We had booked Bells hoping for the usual experience. Prices are now lower but the food equals the price. Some of our food was really great but the whiting was average. Service was ok but staff weren’t as knowledgeable as they have been

We arrived for dinner at 6.30 and had our order in before 7. The waitstaff were friendly and the sommelier was knowledgeable and chose us a great wine.....but...when our main meals didn’t come an hour after we finished our entrees, the waitstaff were dismissive and unapologetic. 9pm was too late.
The meals were quite small. Delicious, but too small for the price.
All in all, a disappointing experience for a place that promises excellence.
It’s great to create a relaxed, slow-paced atmosphere, but you MUST do it without wasting people’s time.

Food was nice but had higher expectations. Lovely setting.

I took my wife & family there for my wife's 50th birthday. To say it was a disappointment is an understatement.

In advance we ordered the degustation menu, but the food that arrived was very average. The service was also exceptionally slow - we had to wait for an hour in between one of the courses.

When I discussed this with the restaurant manager at the end of the evening he said it was because they had a new chef who was 'experimenting' with the menu. I replied he shouldn't be experimenting when I am paying the bill and it was very embarrassing when I had guests there from Hong Kong and interstate.

I would definitely NOT recommend going there. For the price we paid it was exceedingly average :(

Drove up from Sydney for a lovely Sunday lunch and it measured up to our expectation.
Relaxing atmosphere with great food and wine to match. Thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

From the moment we arrived we were greeted by a host ,who made us feel comfortable in a lounge area.
Then we were lead to our table,waiter introduced himself and immediately brought us water.
Then wine and food orders were taken and also included reccomedations by the waiter.
We were promptly served our entree's which were delicious.
The main courses were also tasty.
After a brief time ,we received our desserts,which were delectable.
During our lunch,our water and wine were topped up.
The whole experience was wonderful and we will be returning and possibly take advantage of the accomodation.

A fantastic setting for what proved to be a memorable night. Great food, broad selection of wines and attentive staff. Our first visit and doubt it will be our last.

Great place and food was good, however I don’t like ordering a steak and just get a steak, I feel it should come with at lest a vegetable, the sides we had were nice and the dessert good

Great food , lovely and helpful staff. Were not rushed and food came at the right intervals

Lovely, Peaceful and relaxing hotel with lovely gardens. The Restaurant atmosphere was lovely and the food was amazing. We will definitely be returning again.

This was our second time dining at Bells and we were a little disappointed. The food was a tad bland and underwhelming, especially for the price tag attached. When we stayed and dined previously we had a lovely meal, and the ambience was great. Perhaps being a weeknight affected things. The wines are always good, as is the service. But would not be so quick to return next time we are in Killcare.

Beautiful venue, exceptional food and thoughtful and professional wait team. Highly recommend booking in for the Sunday Family Feast.

Our meal was delicious in particular the desserts, the service was very polite and attentive and we had a lovely happy evening for our anniversary

Ambience was great. Hampton like. Food was good but not great.

I had the risotto and was very disappointed that it was tasteless. I had to put much salt and pepper on it to be able to eat it. The noise was terrible and the dessert was definitely overpriced.

Amazing food but service was lacking for the price point.

The service, food and location were all excellent. The staff were friendly and very helpful, suggesting dishes and wine from the menu. We had a selection of entrees, a main, sides and dessert to share including oysters, the meat plate, rainbow trout, roast potatoes, mix greens and a chocolate and hazelnut mousse with gelato. Everything was amazing and we will definitely be back. Recommend asking for a table next to the window overlooking the garden.

Beautiful locally sourced fresh food, friendly attentive staff, an extensive drinks list.... A fantastic night out for our anniversary

Perfect dinner for a perfect getaway at Bells Killcare . Pasta dishes were delicious and well presented. Gelati and panda cotta desserts were generous and yummy. Service was efficient and non intrusive.

Great value for Tuesday night special, as the food was really good

Excellent ambience, food and wine to celebrate our wedding anniversary

Lovely lunch was so enjoyable. Staff very friendly and service was great. Love the food and the atmosphere so nice. Would definitely love to stay for a few days also.

The degustation menu was excellent, good choices, with great service and flexibility for allergies. The pace was very good, plenty of food served over a couple of hours. Highly recommended.

Loved Bells, setting beautiful, service wonderful and food delicious.

Not being from the Central Coast it was our first time at Bells and I was thoroughly impressed with all facets of the establishment. We will be back and will recommend Bells to whoever I advise CC restaurants to.

I was disappointed. I’ve lived on the coast for years and Bells has a great reputation. Service was great but very limited menu both for locals night and spring menu. Food was good but definitely not outstanding which was what I expected. Not sure what all the hype is about.

The staff were excellent and very attentive. Food was delicious and the staff explained everything. Highly recommend and would look at returning in the future.

Good food and friendly staff the food fairly roved but wine really expensive

A little underwhelming to be honest - nothing ground breaking.

Great lunch with a tasty menu and fantastic service

This place is top notch. Superior quality every time and the service is excellent. Incredible wine list. Love the locals night.

Bells was fantastic !
My husband and I went there for a beautiful Wedding Anniversary dinner and we were looked after from the minute we walked in the door. Service was on point and food did not disappoint. Highly reccomend 😊

I love going to Bells. Outstanding service, outstanding food as always and it’s why I keep going back!

Such a nice way to spend time with friends. Thank you