Bowery - Katoomba, New South Wales

Michela Z.

“Lamb shank is our 2nd most popular dish, after the Nasi Goreng - who would have ever thought - we put it on the menu for a joke”! So quipped our hilarious waiter, wearing board shorts and a Hawaiian shirt, while outside it was puffer jackets and woolly hats!

In some ways, it summed up our evening. Excellent food, a genuine and personable service, and a warm and homely atmosphere in the renovated church. The lighting, furniture and ambience left you with a warm glow.

The lamb shank was amazing by the way - the best I’ve ever eaten? Most likely.

You’ll enjoy the lovely menu, friendly service and a few nice drinks. We’ll be back. A great place for a romantic evening out or a fun evening with friends and family.

Carol C.

We came to Bowery on the recommendation of staff member Riley from Avalon Restaurant in Katoomba . This restaurant was amazing from the moment we walked in the door . It’s an old Presbyterian church and the decor is incredible . The food , cocktails and service were fabulous. Special mention to Riley for his warm , friendly welcoming manner . His service was absolutely outstanding . We will definitely be back next time we’re in town , and will recommend both the Avalon and Bowery restaurants

J F.

This restaurant is, by far, one of my favourites in Katoomba. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and time at The Bowery. Highlights were:
- The restaurant is in what was previously a church. With that, the high ceilings and tasteful decor with great reuse of the pews for some of the seats. All of it gives a contemporary grandeur feel to the place.
- The wait staff were very welcoming, friendly and patient. They were all smiles during the time I was there. They were also attentive to the guests and love the fact that they were also very pleasantly engaging.
- The coffee was decent and a large sized coffee truly did feel large. This was a really nice welcome as a lot of other cafes i have been to do not usually have large sized coffees like how these guys have made it. More importantly, the coffee tasted good hot and even when it cooled down.
- Between the chicken rendang benedict and pulled osso bucco, my favourite is on the chicken rendang. It was a really good fusion between Southeast Asian & American flavours. The rendang is more reminiscent of indonesian rendang flavours. For folks who are familiar with Southeast Asian flavours, they may find it on the lighter side the seasoning. Nevertheless, I personally felt it was a good balance of the hollandaise sauce and the rendang seasoning.
- The pulled osso bucco was paired well with fresh salad and pickles. Some of the pickles can be pretty tart for those who are not used to it. In some ways I could understand the pairing as it cut through the grease from the meat. One thing I did kind of wish was part of the dish was a portion of the marrow as it was what I associated with osso bucco.

All in all, an extremely pleasant dining experience in a very lovely venue. A place that is on my to go back again in the future.

Déia P.

We had an amazing experience at Bowery! The service was absolutely perfect—attentive, friendly, and professional from start to finish.

The food was delicious, with every dish beautifully prepared and full of flavor. The standout for us was definitely the lamb—it was cooked to perfection and simply melted in the mouth.

The drinks were also fantastic, creative and well-balanced, adding the perfect touch to an already great evening.

Highly recommend Bowery for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience

Myles T.

Sensational restaurant, will definitely be returning. For dinner I shared the beef and lamb, both were rich with flavour and a hearty amount of vegetables. Wines were also very good — I wasn’t familiar with the wines from Orange region, they were all well chosen.

I ate at Daley’s the night before and definitely preferred the meal here. Thank you for your hospitality!

;D C.

I had the best time here after visiting the Three Sisters and Scenic World. This place is definitely worth visiting! 🫶🏻It's chill and beautiful, with amazing details everywhere. The food is great too! The staff are very nice, and I noticed one lady who I believe is the owner; she looked gorgeous in her green flower-patterned dress and all her accessories. I really liked her beautifully styled outfit!! 🤭

J

Beautiful interiors (it was previously a presbyterian church). Good service and good food! We tried the wild rice nasi goreng with mushrooms and soft shell crab roti and both were good! Would have loved to try their other dishes

Ash

Vegetarian paradise; the owner is vegetarian and you can tell because the vegetarian options are delicious!!!!!The owner of the restaurant was incredibly kind and friendly and his mood was infectiously vibrant .
Please ask him about his miniature cows and his chickens.
The atmosphere was electric with live sultry music, the food was fast and super wickedly yummy.
The banana cheesecake was the best banana dessert I’ve ever had!
I wish I lived closer as this was some of the best food I have ever had!

Definitely worth every cent!