Restaurants | Jervis Bay Weekend

Three Exceptional South Coast Dining Events to Book This Spring

Long lunches, shared plates, and great local wine are on the menu right now. From a cozy winemaker dinner tonight on the Shoalhaven coast to lively Italian tribute nights in Vincentia and breezy Asian tapas sessions in Huskisson, here are three standout dining events worth marking on your calendar.

A woman eats a bowl of ramen with chopsticks at Bud's Tavern Huskisson.

Owen Street Cooks Up Huskisson’s Ultimate Winter Comfort Bowls

Warm up in Huskisson with 48-hour ramen, family-recipe Malaysian laksa, and authentic Sichuan mapo tofu along Owen Street.

Cheese platter and wine pairings at The Gunyah Restaurant at Paperbark Camp, Woollamia

Celebrate National Cheese and Wine Day Along the South Coast

Brilliant local produce, a coastal trail and your favourite friends are a perfect combination, just like cheese and wine. To mark National Cheese and Wine Day today, 24 July, we have mapped out an easy regional tasting trail to experience the very best cheese and wine pairings our backyard has to offer, from Milton to Berry to Woollamia.

Long dining table set for a celebration. Adobe Stock image

How to Celebrate Christmas in July in Jervis Bay

Celebrate Christmas in July in Huskisson and Vincentia, with a side of fundraising. Gather round for festive Italian feasts and beachside banquets.

Two teaming bowls of laksa at Huskisson Hotel overlooking Jervis Bay

School Holiday Weekend Warmers: cosy food specials to beat the winter blues

Forget the soggy outdoor playgrounds this weekend. Rain may falling across the South Coast, but Huskisson’s kitchens are firing up with serious comfort food. From rich laksa to slow-cooked lamb shanks, here is your insider guide to staying warm and well-fed with the family.

Deep South is an event at Merry Street restaurant in Kioloa featuring soul foood flavours.

These Collaborations are Delivering Unexpected Flavours This Autumn Celebration

Taste unexpected flavor pairings and unique regional collaborations at three upcoming dining events hosted by local food network experts in the Autumn Celebration of Food.

Chinese Lunar New Year is the year of the Fire Horse, in Jervis Bay. Adobe Stock

Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse: Where to Find Luck and Flavour Across Jervis Bay

Discover the best ways to celebrate Lunar New Year along the South Coast. Whether you’re chasing prosperity with a whole steamed fish at James Kitchen, enjoying "Happy Buddha" noodles at AK Dragon, or tossing a home-made Yusheng salad for luck, we’ve found the top local spots to ring in the new year.

Filo Mondays at Bud's Tavern Huskisson, serving up Filipino food. Photo Narrell Tabone

Filipino Mondays Return to Bud’s Tavern: A Fresh Take on Authentic Flavours

Kick off your week with a rare night away from the kitchen. Filipino Mondays at Bud’s Tavern are back and better than ever, featuring a fresh menu of authentic dishes—from crispy Pinakbet tempura to the crowd-favourite Maja Blanca brûlée.

Bangalay Dining in Shoalhaven Heads is a salt-kissed favourite for romance.

Date Night Sorted: Where to Celebrate Love on the South Coast

Valentine’s Day 2026 falls on a Saturday, and our local chefs are leaning into the romance with everything from "Chocolate Kiss" affogatos to five-course coastal degustations. Whether you are looking for a lively, spice-filled night in Nowra or a quiet, salt-kissed evening overlooking the bay, the Shoalhaven dining scene has curated something for every kind of love story.

Must Have Oil artwork by Katie Coogan-Mason. Photo Eva Schrader

E•A•T: Katie Coogan-Mason and Melissa Dunlop serve painting and poetry for the palate

Huskisson’s Indian restaurant, Taj, is exhibiting a collaborative collection of artworks and written musings by Katie Coogan-Mason and Melissa Dunlop respectively, till 14 December. We spoke with Katie and Melissa about their art, the inspiration behind the exhibition, and what comes next.