Jindabyne Dining Guide

Looking for somewhere to eat in Jindabyne and the Snowy Mountains? Check out our latest Jindabyne Dining Guide. A list of all our favourites, both new and old, around the Snowy Mountains with opening times and menus.

Updated Winter 2025, Words and photos Mandy Lamont

3/3 Gippsland Street, Jindabyne
Open daily 7 am – 2 pm

Award wining Birchwood is a must for great coffee and fabulous food. Recently wining the best cafe dining award for regional NSW, Kane and Laura are open daily for breakfast and lunch from 7am.  Look out for coffee van Baby Birchy at functions and events.  Chek ou the menu here. Read their story here. Order ahead of time to collect here

6/141 Snowy River Avenue, Jindabyne
Open Monday – Friday 9 am – 5.30 pm
Saturday 9 am – 3 pm & Sunday 9 am – 1 pm

Arnie and Rocky Harvey are bringing their flair to the Market with fresh and tasty local organic produce.  Stocking old favourites Ironpot Artisan and Snowy Mill sourdough along with Rockstock Deli locally produced small goods and sauces, fine food without the BS.  Far Meadow Lodge chutney’s, pickles and glazes.  Snowy Mountains Fermenting Co. krauts, kimchi and probiotic gut shots.  Cakes and pies from Crackenback Farm. Toasties with Rockstock Deli smoked meats on local artisan sourdough. Fresh sea food weekly and organic fruit and veggie boxes.

14/33 Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne
Open daily from 7am

Open daily for breakfast, lunch (and dinner throughout winter).  Gotchi, Korean for together brings Korean fusion to the Snowy Mountains. Serving Kingswood Coffee from 8 am 7 days a week.  Get a taste of Korea with Bulgogi, a staple of the Korean BBQ or Bobimbap; vegie and rice bowl.  Open for Breakfast and lunch 8 am – 2 pm.

1650 Alpine Way, Crackenback
Open 7 days 11 – 3pm and 5 – 9 pm

New Italian restaurant at Lake Crackenback. Open for lunch, dinner and takeaway. Pastries and barista coffee from 8am.  Aperativo hour from 3.30, and modern italian cuisine for lunch and dinner.  Check out the menu here

6 Thredbo Terrace, Jindabyne
Open Weds – Saturday 3pm till late
Serving cocktails and craft beer with burgers and smoked chicken wings, egg plant chips and chicken dips. With beer garden, live music and dj’s spinning tunes. Holly’s has your night out sorted. A great night out. Take away, in store collection.

Shop 19/5 Snowy River Avenue, Jindabyne
Open Tuesday – Saturday from 5.30
Bringing the taste of Japanese Izakaya style mountain food to Jindabyne. With share plates, hokkaido style ramen and Sapporo beer on tap. View the menu here book a table here

Shop 5 Town Centre Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne
Open daily 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Takeaway 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Mexican Grill and Cantina offers modern Mexican cuisine in the heart of Jindabyne. Our seasonally sourced ingredients are packed with flavour. View menu here book a table here order takeaway here

Shop 1, Level 1, 31 Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne
Open 7 days from 3 pm
Call to book your table 1300 556 515
From the owners of Dalgety Brewing, Mooses Taphouse is serving up locally brewed craft beer on tap and tasty treats.  Crispy pork belly Bahn Mi, Pulled brisket and gravy, Karaage tofu and American hot dog rolls. Bowls and salads, and steaks and sides from the grill.  View menu here

2 Clyde Street, Jindabyne
Open daily 4-6 pm Happy Hours 4-6 pm Kitchen 5-9 pm
From the owners of Ela Messa. Fresh innovative gastro pub cuisine and signature cocktails. View the menu here

5 Nettin Circuit, Jindabyne
Open Wed – Friday 3-9pm Sat & Sun 12-9pm
Experience the unique taste of the Snowy Mountains with Jindabyne Brewing’s range of craft beers. Brewed with pure mountain water and local ingredients. Dine in with their famous skewers, beef, lamb, chicken, veg or seafood. View the menu here

Level 1, shop 14, 33 Koscuszko Road, Jindabyne
Open Thursday – Sunday 12 – 9 pm
Dine in, take away and delivery 5-8 pm
Burgers and tacos with a side of the best lakeside views in town. View the dine-in, take-away and delivery menu here

Shop 18b Nuggest Crossing, Snowy River Avenue, Jindabyne
Open Wed – Sun 3pm – 9pm
Wine, beer, cocktails, snacks and charcuterie boards.

Shop 2/2 Snowy River Avenue, Jindabyne
Open Tuesday – Saturday 5.30 – 9pm
The best Italian in town for pasta and wood fired pizze using the finest ingredients, from local suppliers. The pizza dough is fermented for 48 hours which allows it to develop key flavours, resulting in a light delicious pizza base. View the menu here

Halfway between Jindy and Cooma
Coffee van serving up great coffee, eats and groovy beats.  Now introducing
Slow cooked Sunday’s For 8 weeks only, starting 29th June 2025, 5pm to 7pm or until sold out

Wood Fired Pizza Van in the Snowy Mountains
Wood-fired. Sealed Fresh. Heat-to-Eat at homeavailable daily 12 – 7pm (Winter Hours)
Wood fired pizzas every Friday from 5pm. View the menu here

Cnr Wollondibby Road and The Alpine Way, Crackenback
Distillery door open daily
For bookings please phone 6457 1447
Stillhouse cafe open Thursday to Monday offering a unique and relaxed dining experience. Sumptuous Austrian meals, beers and schnappy cocktails. Pre-order a picnic hamper with a selection of goods from regional producers and providors. view hampers here

914 Alpine Way, Crackenback
Open Friday and Saturday from 5 pm – 7 pm.
View sample menu here Bookings essential, call 6456 261 or bookings@crackenback.com

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