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Visitors to Lightning Ridge will be pleased to discover a wonderfully diverse range of cuisine. The continual high standard of menus sees many of the locals dining out & enjoying the best the Ridge has to offer- from Award Winning Outback Dining, to scrumptious pastas & pizzas, authentic Chinese, fine a-la carte restaurants, chic cafes, traditional take- aways & tasty bistro meals.

All the eateries below come highly recommended & they are happy to cater for families. So why not put your feet up after a long day visiting the local attractions & see what the locals rave about & experience the culinary pleasures the Ridge has to offer. Like our opals it's unbeatable & you will not be disappointed.

Chats on Opal
A delightful spot for a quiet coffee to watch the world go by and soak up the Lightning Ridge atmosphere. Great coffee, fresh food and friendly service.
Opening Hours: 8am - 4pm (Mon-Fri) 8am - 3pm (Weekends)
Features: 100% fresh juices, Lavazza Espresso Coffee, cakes and gourmet sandwiches
Prices: Sandwiches start from $3
Location: Shop 1/5 Opal Street
Contact: 02 6829 4228 or chats@bigpond.net.au

Glengarry Hilton
Experience the delights of the Glengarry "Hilton", nestled in the heart of the infamous Glengarry Opal field. Nothing like the Sydney Hilton but with lots more atmosphere, the Glengarry Hilton is a unique pub & its inhabitants will keep you intrigued for hours.
Opening Hours: 11 am till late.
Features: Backpacker style air-conditioned accommodation $16.00 p.p includes breakfast. Meals & snacks are available everyday & can cater for large groups.
Location: Glengarry Opal Fields. (68kms from Lightning Ridge)
Contact: Harald & Gisela Gruenefeld 02 6829 3983 a.h. 02 6829 3808

Nobbies Restaurant
Set in the grounds of the Lightning Ridge Hotel/Motel, Nobbies Restaurant is a great place for a hearty bistro meal.
Opening Hours: Brekkie 7am - 9am Lunch 12pm - 2pm Dinner 6pm - 9pm
Features: Continental and Cooked Breakfast, Bistro and Al a Carte Lunch menu and Bistro Dinner - nothing over $20
Location: Cnr Onyx and Morilla Streets, Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Hotel/Motel)
Contact: 02 6829 4226

Lightning Ridge Bowling Club
The Lightning Ridge Bowling Club has a menu and a meal to suit all tastes and budgets. With three dining options, they have you covered from mid morning until late in the evening.
Bistro
Opening Hours: Daily Lunch 12pm - 2pm Dinner 6pm - 9pm
Features: Bistro menu changes daily with blackboard specials.
Prices: meal prices ½ serves $6.90 main meals 8.90 - $13
Location: Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge
Contact: 02 6829 0408
Ridgez Coffee Shop
Opening Hours: Daily 10am - 2pm
Features: Vittoria Espresso Coffee, Blackboard Menu, toasted sandwiches, wraps
Prices: toasted sandwiches start from $5.50
Location: Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge
Contact: 02 6829 0408
Strikers Restaurant
Opening Hours: 6pm - 9pm (Tuesday - Saturday)
Features: Hot Rocks and A-la-Carte Menu
Prices: Hot Rocks from $23, Entrees $9 - $14, Main Meals average $20
Location: Morilla St, Lightning Ridge
Contact: 02 6829 0408 or lrbc@wj.com.au
www.wj.com.au/lrbc

Wong's Chinese Restaurant
Every outback town has a Chinese Restaurant and this one is particularly good.
Opening Hours: Daily Lunch 12pm - 2pm Dinner 6pm - 9pm
Features: Dine in and Take Away, BYO alcohol
Location: Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge
Contact: 02 6829 2330

Woolpack Diningroom & General Store
The shop & restaurant is open everyday from 7am-8.30pm serving some of the most delicious home cooked food in the west.
Opening Hours: 7.00am - 8.30pm.Open everyday
Features: Home style scrumptious meals, groceries & public phone
Location: William Street Hebel
Contact: Barb Benz ph :07 4625 0920 fax: 07 4625 0925 hebelstore@hotmail.com

For any further information, please contact the Lightning Ridge Visitor Information Centre on 02 6829 1670