Tucked away in a side street of Berry, we are a small restaurant passionate about sharing our love of this region with locals and visitors alike.
Your hosts John and Sonia craft a set fortnightly changing menu that highlights the best of the South Coast & NSW with a contemporary, relaxed and honest vibe.
NOTE: we do not have any outdoor seating – all reservations are inside.
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2025, 2024 & 2023 – 1 Hat
Australian Wine List of the Year Awards 2024, 2023 & 2022 – 2 Wine Glasses awarded
Delicious Magazine 2022 – Top 100 Restaurants NSW
The Menu
SOUTH on Albany has an exciting set menu format
OPENING HOURS:
Dinner: Wednesday to Saturday
Lunch: Generally two Sundays each month
– Upcoming Sunday dates include Sunday 8th June, Sunday 22nd June
ALL OF OUR RESERVATIONS ARE ONLINE – CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A BOOKING CONFIRMATION EMAIL – YOU HAVE NOT GOT A BOOKING
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CHEF’S MENU
DINNERS: WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY 14th May to 24th May & also 4th June to 8th June
LUNCH: Sunday 8th June
3 course set menu $95 per person
Thursdays in Winter there is also a 2 course option $75 per person
+ Add matched drinks $49 per person
+ Add oysters (these are pre-order only and subject to river conditions)
( Our Chef’s Menu is updated with any changes by late Monday afternoon)
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Crumbed snapper goujons with shaved fennel, preserved lemon, seasonal leaves & tartare sauce
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Pink roasted sirloin with caramelised onion & potato puree, green beans, sautéed local mushrooms & red wine sauce
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Flourless chocolate pudding with chocolate wattleseed crumbs & salted caramel ice cream
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We do our best to cater for dietary requirements with advance notice – some dietary requirements require 48 hours notice. Please let us know at the time of booking online by adding details to notes.
Ingredients & drinks could change due to availability
BOOKINGS ARE ALL ONLINE – PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW
https://southonalbany.com.au/reservations/
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FULLY LICENSED – BYO Wednesday & Thursday (wine only) Corkage $15 per bottle
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS – 20% Surcharge
NOTE: we do not have any children’s menu options, the $95 per person Set 3 course Chef’s Menu is the only offering. We ask that you treat your visit to us as a break from your loved little ones. Each seat/place booked is for the $95 per person menu
NOTE: we do not have any outdoor seating – all reservations are inside. Our largest table is a maximum of 5 people
Who we are
The kitchen adopts an obsessively local philosophy to drive home honest simple flavours that deliver the goods – Fairfax Good Food Guide
Moving from Sydney 12 years ago having worked at Three Weeds in Rozelle, along with Merivale’s Bistro CBD and Est. restaurant, John and Sonia bring city slick dining with a country vibe.
Celebrating the region with a Chef’s menu experience, John delights in crafting elegant yet simple dishes. Real honest food, driven by flavour and truly seasonal produce.
Renowned for Sonia’s knowledgeable and relaxed hospitality style, the service is warm, attentive and welcoming.
Reservations
We do not have any outdoor seating – all reservations are inside. The largest group that we accomodate is just one table with a maximum of 5 guests.
Note that we do not have any children’s menu options, the $95 per person Set 3 course Chef’s Menu is the only offering. We ask that you treat your visit to us as a break from your loved little ones. (Each seat/place booked is for the $95 per person menu)
To make a reservation click on the RESERVATIONS link above. All reservations are to be made online. Please make sure you receive an email confirming your booking. If not, you have not completed your booking.
To make a booking you will need to give credit card details for a pre-authorisation that relates to our cancellation policy. You cannot use your gift card to make a booking – gift cards can be used when paying at the restaurant when you settle the bill.
As we serve a Set 3 course Chef’s Menu (with no choices) so it is important that you mention all dietary requirements in the notes section when making a reservation.
A reminder that all 5.30pm & 11 .45am bookings are for a 2 hour sitting time. If you wish to linger please book the later reservation.
Dinner: SEATING TIMES MAY VARY SEASONALLY. At the moment they are Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 5.30pm (2 hour sitting time) or 7.45pm. Thursdays are mostly 6.30pm bookings only (but there are some dates during holidays & long weekends where it is 5.30pm (2 hour sitting time) or 7.45pm). We are open two Sundays each month for lunch 11.45am (2 hour sitting time) or 2pm.
We are just a small restaurant so the largest table we can accomodate is 5 people. We only take reservations 60 days in advance.
Note there is a 20% surcharge when we open on public holidays.
Credit card details are required to secure your reservation for a pre-authorisation. *Credit card information is held by a secure third party.
Our cancellation policy exists as we are just a small restaurant where table space is limited and we love to share our food with a full dining room. Last minute changes and cancellations often results in other diners missing out.
CANCELLATION POLICY
You will receive an email reminder of your booking 3 days before you dine with us.
To cancel, reduce numbers or change the date of your booking please contact us on 02 4464 2005 at least 24 hours prior to your booking.
If you notify us within less than 24 hours, and we do not resell the table you will incur a $95 per person cancellation fee on your credit card.
Your understanding is appreciated.
We are a fully licensed restaurant
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