Stock up on bread or dine in at this bakery that's beloved by foodies. The owners also run Milkwood Bakery (109 Queen St; h7am-6pm) on Berry's main drag. Try the delicious gourmet pies.

A contemporary Asian menu is served tapas-style, although larger mains are also available. There’s a rear courtyard and kitchen garden where herbs are plucked direct to the plate. Fresh fish, meat and eggs are all sourced locally.

Huskisson's best coffee and satisfying breakfasts feature at this cafe and deli.

A relaxed showcase of flavours from across Southeast Asia and Japan. Look forward to tasty local seafood.

Sit under the canopy on the forested balcony of this acclaimed restaurant at Paperbark Camp. The focus is on local ingredients, and booking is essential for outside guests.

With traditional and gourmet pies, this little bakery is awash with crusty goodness and delicious aromas.

Tallwood kicks off the day with excellent coffee and delicious breakfasts like ricotta hotcakes, before segueing into more innovative dishes at lunch and dinner. Highlights to be enjoyed in the colourful and modern surroundings include Portuguese fish cakes with saffron mayo, Balinese-spiced duck, and dukkah-spiced eggplant. There are good vegetarian options, and Australian craft beers and wines are proudly featured.

Sydney rock oysters are served natural – try the lime and wasabi version – or grilled with ginger, soy and mirin. Wash them down with Hop Dog craft beer from Nowra or local wine.

Enjoy respected cuisine and wine tasting in this restored 1851 creamery. There’s boutique vineyard accommodation (one/two nights $330/550) and plans for a new craft brewery.

Elegantly situated on Bannister’s Point, 1km north of town. Famed UK chef Rick Stein’s seafood fare matches the fine views.

Since the 1950s, this has been one of the South Coast's best-loved fish-and-chip and oyster joints. Head out to the spacious deck but mind the pelicans. Cash only.

Look for the bright-orange exterior of this bustling combo of bar and restaurant. Seafood and steaks are the stars – try the seared scallops – and it's all well-priced and good value.

Batemans Bay's most celebrated restaurant, with dishes such as crispy-skin pork belly and grilled scallops. The seafood platter ($69 per person) is excellent.

Enjoy excellent breakfasts and seafood lunches under the gaze of dozens of tikis and autographed photos of 1950s TV stars. Great inlet views, too, and occasional live music. Try the tasty Mexican corn cakes for brunch.

Formerly Taylor's Seafood, and now gussied up as the Inlet. Don't worry: the fresh seafood, fish and chips, and glorious inlet views are all intact.

Treat yourself to flathead, eye-fillet steak or rack of lamb while enjoying views of the coast. BYO wine.

Overlooking the marina, this smart takeaway joint is the reincarnation of the original fishermen’s co-op. Watch the pesky seagulls!

Enjoy super-fresh, organic Wapengo Bay oysters and tasty tapas at this stylish and airy spot on Bermagui's main street.

An authentic Italian menu includes pizza, antipasti, and linguini with prawns and chilli.

Midway between Bermagui and Tathra, this winery has a respected restaurant. It's often booked for weddings, so phone ahead.

Celebrate fishing harbour views with a vino or craft beer.

This humble art-studio cafe would go unnoticed if it weren’t for the loyal coffee lovers sitting outside.

Delicious fresh oysters – either takeaway or from the shop or enjoyed in Wheelers spectacular restaurant. The menu features oysters prepared loads of ways and other great seafood and steak dishes. Tours showcasing some people's favourite bivalve depart at 11am daily.

A great lakeside location. Good cafe fare; excellent seafood dominates the wide-ranging menu.

This atmospheric little hidey-hole in the centre of town dishes up shared tapas plates, and has a good selection of wine and beer.

This culinary gem prides itself on locally caught seafood and hand-picked South Coast produce. Intriguing menu options include marinated yellowfin tuna, beetroot and crème fraiche. The five-course 'Locavore' menu is a well-spent $85.

Lots of organic and sustainable produce, top-notch burgers and the best coffee in town.

Decent breakfasts, strong coffee and harbour views make this a good way to start the day. Try the Asian prawn salad with a glass of wine for lunch, or ask if local oysters and mussels are available. The Main Wharf is downhill from town.