Trappers Modern French-Australian Restaurant

5 ( reviews )

26 Old Princes Hwy, Batemans Bay NSW, Batemans Bay SA 2536

(02) 4472 5888

Discovering Trappers Modern French-Australian Restaurant

Located at 26 Old Princes Hwy in the heart of Batemans Bay, Trappers Modern French-Australian Restaurant stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of two distinct culinary traditions. This establishment offers a unique dining experience that bridges the gap between the refined techniques of classic French gastronomy and the fresh, bold spirit of Australian produce. For locals and travelers alike, the restaurant serves as a welcoming space where the art of cooking is celebrated with passion and precision, creating an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and comfortably grounded in the coastal charm of the region.

The philosophy behind Trappers is rooted in the belief that great food should tell a story. By sourcing high-quality ingredients from the surrounding landscape and applying time-honored French culinary methods, the kitchen team crafts dishes that feel both familiar and excitingly new. Whether you are visiting for a quiet evening meal or a celebratory gathering, the restaurant aims to provide a memorable journey through flavors that respect tradition while embracing the modern palate. The commitment to quality is evident in every detail, from the careful selection of seasonal components to the thoughtful presentation of each plate served.

What Makes Trappers Unique

A Fusion of Culinary Worlds: The menu is carefully curated to highlight the synergy between French culinary heritage and the vibrant, diverse ingredients found across Australia. This approach allows diners to enjoy the complexity of French sauces and techniques alongside the natural, clean flavors of locally sourced seafood and meats.
Commitment to Local Sourcing: By prioritizing relationships with regional producers, the restaurant ensures that every dish reflects the current season. This dedication not only supports the local economy but also guarantees that guests are served the freshest possible ingredients, enhancing the overall quality and sustainability of the dining experience.
An Inviting Coastal Atmosphere: Situated in Batemans Bay, the restaurant captures the essence of its environment. The interior design and service style are tailored to provide a relaxed yet professional setting, making it an ideal destination for those who appreciate fine food without the pretension often associated with high-end dining.
Expert Culinary Craftsmanship: The kitchen team brings a wealth of experience to the table, focusing on the balance of textures and flavors. Every element on the plate is intentional, reflecting a deep respect for the craft and a desire to provide a consistent and high-quality experience for every guest who walks through the doors.

A Culinary Destination in Batemans Bay

Trappers Modern French-Australian Restaurant is more than just a place to eat; it is a destination for those who value the intersection of culture and cuisine. By maintaining a focus on authenticity and quality, the restaurant has established itself as a cornerstone of the local food scene. The blend of French sophistication and Australian accessibility creates a versatile environment suitable for a wide range of occasions, ensuring that every visitor feels welcomed and well-cared for.

As you explore the culinary offerings in Batemans Bay, Trappers invites you to experience a menu that honors the past while looking toward the future of gastronomy. The combination of a prime location on the Old Princes Highway and a steadfast dedication to excellence makes it a standout choice for anyone seeking a refined yet approachable meal. Whether you are a connoisseur of French cuisine or simply looking to enjoy the best of what Australian produce has to offer, a visit to Trappers promises a rewarding and flavorful experience that lingers long after the final course has been enjoyed.

Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking

Anton Haz (Anton)

30-05-2026

Food blogger & Local guide google reviewer First would like to say thank you for a amazing tasty dinner, me and my wife enjoyed it. Walking in we was greeted by nice kind waitress made me feel so welcome. Being far from home we was treated with nice respect. For entree, I had the octopus - Very nice cooked well it’s not easy to perfect octopus and can be easily over cooked in this case it was cooked perfectly melted in mouth fresh taste the candy walnuts was nice with the basil the pickled red onion every Element put together on a fork is just mouth watering and very tasty. The wife had calamari rings- Her comments “very nice” i had a try I can say cooked as well to perfection taste fresh simple but executed well. Main Come on they had the 550g rib eye a bloke like me can’t turn this steak down. I ordered it and it came looking like someone has delivered a golden nugget on my plate. Asked for medium have gotten medium with perfection. Now for the taste listen to me very carefully I’m known to reviewing steaks from the highest places in Sydney I’m going to drop it here and say hands down one of the best steaks I’ve ever had this is inline with I’m Angus Sydney darling harbour. And that place is only known for steaks. It tasted soft juicy had flavour you know a good steak thru the taste of flavour. Most places forget a big cut like this needs to be taken care of in terms of perfect seasoning. Tappers smashed it the sides mash potatoes and a nice sauce that just brings it straight to the heart with flavour. Honestly chef pat on the back well done. The wife - Ordered lamb back strap , of course I had to try it very nice soft lamb cooked medium with a tasty crumb on the outside mixed with the yogurt sauce and beetroot relish well presented and tasty all together. Deserts - I had the crumble quince very nice sweet tasty perfect not much to say I’m more of a main and entree person. But if you are a sweet lover this will be nice for you. Wife had - banoffee stack lite sweet not to sweet I liked it more then the quince cause I’m not a sweet palette person very nice. Overall 5 star hands down read most if not all the reviews and I can say I don’t give 5 stars often but Trappers steak & seafood have gotten it I enjoyed the dinner everyone was well respected. Reasonable prices. Very nice tonight thank you. Order type Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $60–80

Anastasia Sim

30-05-2026

A very nice meal indeed. The Eton Mess with coconut ice cream was a treat after the Tathra Duck cooked to perfection with a delightful waldorf style salad. Thank you to Rebecca for your lovely service. Price per person $80–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Reservation Reservations recommended Wait time No wait Seating type Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace Vegetarian options Roast cauliflower main available Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot

chris jay

30-05-2026

We arrived at this restaurant expecting a normal motel restaurant dining experience. We instead were treated to an evening of impecable service, wonderful ambience and the most amazing food prepared by a chef who has perfected the art of combining flavours to produce taste sensations for the entire meal. The service was provided by a very professional wait staff who knew the menu and appeared at the table at the right moment all night long. The relaxed semi formal dining room provided a very enjoyable setting for our meal. We could not believe the the quality of the meals that we had the pleasure to experience. It is only the first time we have asked to see a chef, in sixty years of dining out, to thank him for his efforts in producing such excellent food. He is truly a master of his craft. You definitely deserve a chefs hat to add to your name. Do yourself, and your taste buds, a favour and dine at Trappers Restaurant any time you are in Batemans Bay. Price per person $100–120 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Group size Suitable for all group sizes Wait time No wait Seating type Indoor dining area Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot

Katrina Bullock

30-05-2026

Last night I had the pleasure of dining at this unassuming restaurant with some friends. I was welcomed with a smile and friendly banter the moment I walked in. The atmosphere has a relaxed, coastal resort feel, with a lovely new outdoor area including a fireplace for those cooler evenings. The food was top notch from the Steak Tartare and Kingfish Crudo to the Eye fillet, finishing with Bec's Baked Cheesecake and an Eton Mess. We couldn't fault a thing!! The wine list was extensive from which a Rose was chosen and very much enjoyed. This will definitely be my dining preference in the Bay from now on. Thank you for a lovely evening. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Patrick Zuluaga

30-05-2026

Absolutely fine dining! Food was terrific and service good. Definitely a place to enjoy delicious food :) Price per person $80–100 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Group size Suitable for all group sizes Wait time No wait Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot

Tristan Hyde

30-05-2026

The atmosphere in this restaurant is very nice, everything is well spaced out and looks amazing. The outdoor area has heaters above the tables making sure you are always conformable. The staff were flat out but the service was great, everybody was polite and gave us everything we needed. The food was amazing and cooked to perfection. Servings were more than generous and was more than we could eat in one sitting. The truffled mashed potato was easily one of the best things I've ever tried. The only let down was the lack of parking as it's combined with the hotel but don't let that stop you enjoying the incredible food here Order type Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $100–120 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Dietary restrictions Gluten free and vegetarian options are both available and both incredibly well done Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Free parking lot Wheelchair accessibility Getting a wheelchair through the tables might be a little tricky but everything is well spaced out so it will be possible. Walkers and elderly who need flat paths will find this relatively easy to get through

Top Shelf

30-05-2026

Good but room for improvement. Based in an old motel, Trappers welcomes you into a warm light space, dotted with wood, black metal and surrounded by crisp white walls. You can eat indoors or outside, both spaces are well designed but the music was a little too quiet outside. Staff were a little stiff at first but warned up quickly, they were attentive, friendly, and efficient. You can choose from a 2 course meal for $60 per person or $80 per person for 3 course. You select from a group of meals for entree, mains and desserts. We had 2 cocktails which were $22 each, these were very nice. All the food came out quickly. We had the spring rolls and scallops for entree, both were excellent with some nice texture added to the parsnip mash for the scallops which were perfectly cooked. The 3 spring rolls were spicy with a sweet sauce on the side and balanced with a little salad. For mains we had the mixed seafood platter which was fairly plain and disappointing, it included octopus, prawns, mussels and scallops all well cooked. The prawns could've been chargrilled to add some different flavours, it came with a very similar side like the entree but was just a bit bland. We also had the lamb tenderloin which was crumbed, with some potatoes, beans and a beetroot sauce and a side sauce of yogurt and possibly mint. The tenderloin was well cooked and tender but again the flavours were muted besides the beetroot sauce which was overly strong. Lastly we had a custard tart with mango and icecream, the mango was lovely and fresh but the pastry seemed undercooked and the custard was bland. The apple tart was also disappointing having a bitterness to the apple which needed the icecream to balance. Overall reasonable prices, good staff, quick delivery of the food and a nice atmosphere. It was only some of the dishes that let it down. Order type Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $80–100