Imperial Bistro - Bowral

This charming casual spot is perfect for enjoying a Western lunch or pizza, complemented by a drink or two. They offer different ordering stations based on your preferences.

Current rating: 3.5/5. I ordered the work burger with a side of fries for $19.50. The meal was enjoyable, and the burger was quite large. However, the wait for the food was surprisingly long, even though the restaurant wasn’t very busy. Additionally, it would have been better if the burger had been served on a larger plate, as it was difficult to eat; it fell apart as soon as I started digging in, even though it was delicious.

The restaurant features a modern pub aesthetic with a lively front deck and a cozy dining area filled with small tables, as well as a lovely courtyard. The burger selection is impressive; the lamb shoulder burger was quite good, while the southern fried chicken was just okay—slightly overcooked and lacking in flavor. Both dishes came with chips and a tasty aioli. Prices are all around $19.50, which seems a bit steep, especially considering many options are over $30. Fortunately, some dishes come with a smaller portion for a lower price.

This is a great local pub for dinner. many options on the menu of steaks, parmas, laksa, seafood, ribs and a pizzabar. meals are great serviettes and food quality is quite good. from $26 to $32. the teryaki lachs w soba nudeln was great. massive ribbing eye on the bone looked incredible like the rippchen! good option for a casual feed.

If you have hours to wait for average food then this is the place. When I order a steak cooked rare I don't appreciate it coming back medium to well done, and waiting 45 minutes for it made it even worse. The young bar staff seem more interested in chatting to patrons their own age than actually providing any service. Give it a miss!