Poachers Pantry

My sisters and I began our annual getaway with a long lunch at Poachers Pantry, and it was the perfect way to set the tone for the weekend. From the moment we arrived, the service was flawless—attentive, knowledgeable staff who clearly take pride in what they do. The food was nothing short of exceptional. We opened with delicately poached scallops and house-smoked chicken, each dish beautifully balanced and full of flavour. For mains, the Byron Bay pork cheek and Wagyu beef loin were both cooked to perfection, complemented by sides of salt and vinegar fries and shaved Florence fennel that elevated the experience further. Dessert was a triumph: a nostalgic yet refined bread and butter pudding and a stunning blackberry, almond, and vanilla parfait that was as beautiful as it was delicious. Before leaving, we explored the farm shop, picking up duck breast, smoked chicken, an exquisite selection of cheeses, and a silky quince paste. A few bottles of their Chardonnay also made their way home with us—too good to resist. Poachers Pantry delivered a dining experience that was indulgent yet grounded, and truly memorable. PS; they're pet friendly!

Delightful meal in an idyllic setting. Top notch service. Really, this was all just lovely. We did the chef's tasting menu with wine and added sides + pork cheeks. The beef and salad were my least favorite but everything else was absolutely delicious, well prepared, and beautiful.

Another wonderful lunch at Poachers Pantry yesterday, the wonderful service and seasonal menus bring us back every time. Stand out dishes for us this time around being the cod, goat and pumpkin, deliciousness.

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Wonderful! Just a bit from Canberra’s borders. - nice brief roadtrip! Had the chef’s tasting menu and everything was delightful! 😋

We enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch! We were seated outside on a pet friendly table to accommodate our dog. The food was excellent and the sparkling and wine superb. The young waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable. All in all, it exceeded our expectations!

We had the best time at poachers pantry. Food was 10/10, the service also amazing. Jack looked after us, was so knowledgeable and made the whole experience incredible. We will be back 100%!

What a beautiful lunch it was ! It was recommended by a family friend and it certainly didn’t disappoint. We didn’t know what to expect but left pleasantly surprised . Dishes are decent in portion size and you won’t leave the place feeling hungry . You know you’re in for a good feed when you start off the meal with a warm bread roll and this amazing whipped butter . So good ! Compliments to the chef and thank you Jack for your service. Would love to come back again !!

Review for the store/pick up only - Maybe not their fault, but this place was suggested to us by someone at one of the vineyards and we were hoping to buy some fresh, local fish or meat to take back and enjoy for dinner. It was mid-afternoon, before dinner, and the one man working didn't have a lot of knowledge of the product they were selling and much of it wasn't done in house, but brought in from elsewhere. So maybe it's not their fault I expected something different, but we'd been hopeful to have fresh, local fish smoked or cured and there wasn't much to choose from. That being said, the location is gorgeous. We definitely stopped and took pictures and it was being set up for what I'm certain was a gorgeous wedding. The bits of food we did buy were pretty tasty, but it just wasn't what I was hoping it would be.