Vulcan's (Blackheath Blue Mountains)

We visited Vulcan’s at Blackheath for a Sunday lunch as we heard the legendary chef-owner will be retiring. The dining room was packed on what was the chef’s second last weekend of service.

The highlight for me was the crab soup entrée with red rice. The broth was clean yet packed with seafood flavour. The famous oyster blade was tender and similar in taste to a good beef brisket at Chinatown (maybe the hour long wait for main course dulled our taste buds). The yogurt brulee was our favourite dessert, and it was fun to taste the chequerboard ice-cream.

Details:
Vulcan's
33 Govetts Leap Road 
Blackheath NSW 2785

Ashcrofts (Blackheath Blue Mountains)

After a whole morning of driving and walking around the national parks in the Blue Mountains to observe the autumn leaves on a Sunday, we dined at Ashcrofts Restaurant at Blackheath for lunch.

The friendly staff (of one) made us felt welcome and quickly settled us with a glass of locally sourced apple juice. My cauliflower soup was smooth and hit the right notes on a chilly day. The beef tenderloin was nice and rare, perfectly complimented with the ox tongue jus. I recommended the vanilla bean custard dessert – it is worth the 15 minute wait. Portion size was huge.

Details:
Ashcrofts Restaurant
18 Govetts Leap Road 
Blackheath
NSW 2785
http://www.ashcrofts.com/