Restaurants

Kiama has a great selection of eateries.. Here are some of our go-tos..

Hanoi on Manning (Vietnamese) does great pho, salads and evening meals. The salt and pepper squid is to die for and the special fried rice isn’t bad either. Booking is essential for dinner. Closed on Tuesday.

Loui’s is a recent addition on Manning, serving up pizza and pasta in a chilled, relaxed setting. It’s kinda new, so they are still working out opening times. Check with the venue.

Silica is also on Manning, but up by the surf beach. This is pretty high-end for Kiama, so we limit it to special occasions - but if you’re only here for a few days, every day is special! By day it’s a coffee shop and takeaway, so don’t get the wrong idea. The restaurant is upstairs. Open Thursday - Sunday.

The Grand Hotel is ever popular. They usually have 3 or 4 specials on display in the bar, and the seasonal menu is pretty decent. You’ll need to book a table in the bar, outside, or in the dining room on Friday and Saturday.

Cin Cin Wine Bar is located away from the centre of town but makes for an excellent destination for a cruisy 30 to 40-minute walk along the awesome coastal path from Kiama. Located in Kiama Heights, this tapas place does probably the best food in town. There, I’ve said it. And it’s not even expensive. The fayre is billed as Mediterranean but very much leans towards a Greek influence. The menu, wine list, service, presentation and quality are all rating 10/10 for us. And not only us - at the time of writing, Cin Cin was rated 4.9 on Google - when does that ever happen? While we were there (early November 25), we could see whales jumping from our table on the terrace. While this place is not much to look at from the street, don’t let that put you off. Trust me, you’re going to have a good time! Check the food and wine menus at www.cincinwinebar.com.au. Well worth the effort. See the Coastal Walks section below for more details on the walk to Cin Cin.

The Hungry Monkey is a popular spot for coffee and lunch. The breakfast roll is a personal favourite, though you will need a shower afterwards. It kinda goes everywhere. They also have a good selection of fresh fruit juices and excellent coffee. The perfect destination after a dip in the Continental Pool.