Eating & Drinking | Experience

It’s said the sea air makes for a healthy appetite and thirst, which is a good thing because on Norfolk an entire island of fabulous eating and drinking awaits. From artisanal dining to clifftop fish frys, classy cocktails to our very own craft-beer creations, Norfolk Island’s food and drinking scene is as diverse, fresh and exciting as our natural environment.

Where to eat

When it comes to great food, Norfolk Island is one of the South Pacific’s fastest rising stars. Our rich, organic soils and seasonal growing cycle means our food is some of the freshest and tastiest you’ll find anywhere on the planet. If you feel like a splurge, feast on mouth-watering fresh-caught seafood cooked on an Argentinian barbecue. Or, carve into a flame-grilled cut of Norfolk Blue beef served up in the atmospheric dining room of a convict-era home. You’ll find plenty of more casual and takeaway options too, from the South Pacific’s best wood-fired pizzas to burgers big enough to satisfy the appetite of the most ravenous castaway!

Where to drink

When it comes to drinking, our watering holes are some of the most welcoming in the South Pacific. Sample the cellar-door delights of our award-winning winery or drop anchor at our cocktail bar and experience the island-inspired creations of our local mixologists. Got a thirst for great craft beer? Fill up a growler of island ale and head down to the beach with mates to toast the sunset. If you’re keen to meet our locals at their most relaxed, call into our RSL or one of our many sporting clubs. Trust us, you won’t go thirsty on Norfolk. And if you’ve overindulged, kickstart the next day with our locally grown and roasted coffee.

Self-catering & food tours

Norfolk Island is a culinary adventure for self-catering foodies too. Put together a banquet with local cheeses and breads and fresh produce and preserves gathered from the island’s honesty boxes. Hard-core foodies can dive even deeper into Norfolk’s culinary culture on our food and farm tours, or by booking a spot for a clifftop fish fry, high tea or our famous Progressive Dinner.

A couple enjoying a picnic with their baby on green grass underneath norfolk pine trees.

A relaxed evening alfresco dining scene set among a tropical garden. There are several diners both in and outside the restaurant.

A hearty poultry dish with grilled prawns and salsa verde on a bed of mash, topped with wilted greens.

A filet of steak with three grilled prawns atop a bed of mash surrounded by small triangles of crispy baked potatoes and a rich jus.

Slow-roasted pork belly with a crispy crackling garnish, steamed vegetables and a chilled glass of sparkling wine.

Close-up shot of a sunset-coloured cocktail in a chilled martini glass with lemon wedge garnish.

A couple and their baby sitting on a picnic rug with a fully laden picnic tray in front of them. The blonde lady is reaching for food.

Antipasto platter on a wooden board with hard cheese, crackers, marinated vegetables, Camembert cheese topped with sweet-chilli jam, dried apricots and nuts.

A glass of red wine is being poured in front of an out-of-focus burning fireplace in the background.

An antipasto platter and a glass of white wine rest on a wooden table on a sunny day with the ocean in the distance.

A close-up, aerial view of a fully laden picnic table with two glasses of white wine and a wine bottle.

Two chilled Norfolk Island Brewing Craft Beer mini-growler bottles flank a full pilsner glass on top of a rustic wooden bar.

Top tips for eating & drinking on Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island's paddocks abound with fresh-grown goodness. If you’re keen on a little self catering, ask at the the Visitor Information Centre for a ‘hunt and gather’ map, which will lead you to the island’s best honesty boxes. And don’t forget our fabulous Saturday Morning Farmers Market; but come early as our growers often sell out quickly!
Our legendary Progressive Dinner is the perfect way to meet locals in their own homes. This tour is a holiday highlight on any Norfolk Island itinerary, so book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Strict biosecurity regulations are in place to keep our island clean, green and pest free. Please don’t bring foodstuffs with you; we have everything you need here. If in doubt, contact our Visitor Information Centre before you head over.
Check out our 3-Day Eat & Drink Itinerary to make the most of every meal.