SOUTH on Albany

Six of us from Sydney on a long weekend trip to Berry were lucky enough to score the last lunch booking on a Saturday.The food is locally sourced and extremely fresh. We all enjoyed our the shared entrees and our individual dishes. If only the service was a bit faster and I would've loved to have a dessert.Unfortunately, for whatever reason, the side door was left open on a 38 degree day and the air conditioning was nowhere to be seen (or perhaps it couldn't cope). We sweltered and couldn't wait to get out of there.

Easily the best dining experience my Wife and I have experienced. We celebrated our anniversary here over the weekend and the beautiful staff made us feel so special and welcome. The food was so delicious, service was incredible and the atmosphere so cosy. We truly loved our evening at South on Albany and have been talking about it all day since! If you want to celebrate a special occasion, I highly recommend this place. Thanks so much to all and we will without a doubt be back!

Such a lovely dining experience - set menu magic. Everything was delicious & so moreish. Service was flawless - Kin was always there when you needed. The owner came out to check on us & was a sweetheart. Will definitely make a return visit whenever we are next back in Berry - well worth a visit if you are ever planning a trip to the area.

Beautiful food and wine pairing, beautiful service.Every meal was incredibly fresh and balanced, little plates of art.The mouthfuls were even better!!Do yourself a favour and get there!!

It can be hard to find amazing food in small towns but South on Albany puts Berry on the map. The combination of fresh local produce skilfully crafted into delicious seasonal dishes, thoughtfully selected wines and a great ambiance makes this restaurant a winner.The first thing you notice when you arrive at South, apart from the extremely warm greeting, is the intimacy of the experience. The dining room is small and accommodates around five tables of two to four patrons. This translates to less background noise and very attentive service from the wonderfull staff.South limits it’s menu to a set three course offering, very much in the style of the Lyonnaise bouchon. Typically, the emphasis in a bouchon is not on haute cuisine but, rather, a convivial atmosphere and a personal relationship with the owner. The three courses are hearty offerings of some of the best local produce from skilled artisans and farmers.There is an optional oyster course however on the night we visited the recent heavy rain meant the kitchen was not happy with the quality and omitted the dish.After some local Berry sourdough with delicious house made butter we were presented with the entree. A beautiful slice of confit duck and prosciutto terrine with chutney and pickled vegetables. It’s a great dish that has you constructing your own little mouthfuls of pleasure on the grilled sourdough. The perfect way to get hands on with your meal and the terrine was silky smooth and flavourful.Main was a beautifully cooked piece of snapper served on a bed of wilted spinach and accompanied by mouth watering sweetcorn purée. The delicate flesh of the snapper combined with the sweet silkiness of the corn purée was a match made in heaven.For desert, a simple summer fruit crumble prepared in the dish, with roasted hazelnuts and topped with coconut ice cream. This is comfort food at its best.After three courses we had more than satisfied our hunger and our tastebuds.The matching wines paired well with the dishes and the price point is more than fair for the high quality of the food and service.This is our new favourite spot, not only in Berry but the South Coast!!

First time feeling so cared for & all fuzzy when eating! We were welcomed with the warmest smiles & treated with the most personal & attentive service! The environment was very intimate, welcoming & we just loved the overall experience & vibe from the wait staff!Our food was so delicious, carefully crafted, unique & fresh. No other restaurant compares to the level of thought & character that goes into each dish! I was so impressed by the fish & corn purée main - so fragrant, beautifully made & generous in serving size! The dessert was phenomenal & flavours perfectly balanced.100% worth the drive from Sydney & will be revisiting for sure!! Can’t wait to try their new set menu! Thank you for creating beautiful & fun memories for us xx

I was a solo diner at South on Albany and instantly felt welcome in the intimate setting. Sonia and John and their team delivered on fresh, balanced flavours and thoughtful wine pairings. The wine list offers a wide selection of local wines. I particularly enjoyed a glass of fiano with my entree. The atmosphere was inviting and I felt relaxed in the care and attention to detail that was provided in all aspects of my experience. I look forward to coming back when I’m in the area next with some company.

Absolutely loved our meal and time spent celebrating our wedding anniversary. The attention to detail in every aspect made us feel very welcome. Highly recommended.

We had to wait until exactly 8.15 before we were allowed in but the food amd service were excellent. A very memorable experience. Thank you.

I dined here about 5 years ago and it was a memorable experience so I decided to re-visit with a close friend on our trip to Berry. Since I last visited, the arrangement has changed to a menu that changes fortnightly so I recommend checking ahead of your booking! Every dish we had was so delicious, and the wine pairings were perfect. My friend loved the dining experience here as well and service was friendly, thank you! Definitely book ahead of time :)