The Old Salt Bush Restaurant & Catering

Excellent food ,attentive service , well priced wine, and alcohol list.
Attention to detail very impressive, owner ,chef ,enquired of our meal personally . Highly recommended, bookings essential during weekends.

Feeling privileged to have experienced the outstanding hospitality and incredible food at The Old Salt Bush last night. There is a calm, professional atmosphere, combined with a service where nothing is too much trouble. As a vegan, it was very refreshing to have a chef go out of her way to make sure I had plenty of options. The chef coming to meet us at the table was a beautiful personal experience. All in all, a 5-star dining experience!

From the moment we walked in this was a happy team. Nathan looked after us with interest and a love of what he does for his customers. Chef Lee mingled with diners at the end of the night. Food was as described on the menu and the whole night a joy. Don’t miss it.

Exquisite food prepared with top notch ingredients by an extremely talented chef. Charming decor and lovely service. Thank you to all the staff for their fine and friendly service with a personal touch. It was a great dining experience that we hope to enjoy again.

Oh what a joy to experience a competent skilled Chef producing clean ,fresh well designed and executed innovative dishes that are not reliant on a blizzard of salt to hide the cooks lack of ability to unlock the myriad of subtle flavours that flow when food is prepared by an artisan as found at Old Saltbush . BRAVA .
Yes it was so good we ate at Saltbush two nights in a row .
The experience was only enhanced by the competent wait staff and warm and welcoming atmosphere .
This is one of the best country restaurants up there with Potager or Nautilus .
Just can't wait to visit Broken Hill again to dine at Old Saltbush

Great atmosphere, and food was amazing.

Staff had a great sense of humour and even better service.

A bit lardy day for my taste as I'm more of a chicken parmy sort...but your better half will love it

The food was sensational. Thankyou.
Great attentive service and a post meal chat with the chef who wandered around meeting her customers.

My partner Mark and I had an amazing dining experience on our last night in Broken Hill at The Old Salt Bush Restaurant. Staff were wonderful and attentive. Chef Lee is such a lovely warm person who although running a busy restaurant took the time to speak personally with her guests.
Can’t wait to visit again.

Exquisite dining matched with exceptional service that was contained within a marvelous setting creating a wonderful atmosphere which made for a very special and lasting experience! Thankyou to all involved.

I've been meaning to write this review since eating here nearly 2 months ago!! Normally I wouldn't worry but this restaurant is so good it didn't seem right not to say so in a review. Lee the chef/owner is producing 1st class food worthy of any city and somehow managed at the same time to appear from the kitchen to provide a personal welcome. We had spent the past 2 weeks travelling on the outback and this is a total restaurant oasis. if you only eat in one restaurant in Broken Hill then this should be it.

Who would have guessed that a 5 star restaurant existed in Broken Hill!
Excellent indeed
Lovely staff and brilliant food

Wow! I’m so glad I finally came here. Being a local I’m not one that comes to a restaurant like this, but I had a guest staying from Sydney that wanted to take me out to a quality restaurant in Broken hill and The Old Salt Bush Restaurant was mentioned. We both were pleasantly welcomed, with wonderful service. Entrees, mains and desert was superbly done ( Well Done to the Chef) and we came out with full bellies. It’s about time Broken hill has such a quality restaurant that I’ll be proud to bring my gusts too.

What a gem is this restaurant! Chef Lee went all the way to accomodate us even we were wrong in our booking. Everything is amazing here and a must-go when in BH. We had big smiles when we tasted our food; cook to perfection and unique. Definitely go again.

Was a really lovely dinner, because of the food, service, and atmosphere. Can't recommend it more.

Thank you so much to Lee and her amazing team for helping me celebrate my dads 70th birthday. It was amazing food and the special personalised cake was delicious! Every single staff member was just gorgeous. So helpful and made the night unforgettable for my dad.

Broken Hill is so lucky to have you. ❤

Myself & my crew were situated in Broken Hill for work and we hired The Old Satbush to cater our breakfasts & lunches and we have no complaints at all. Lee & Sam were extremely accommodating with a lot of dietary requirements to take into consideration. Food was outstanding every single day and there was always a huge variety for us to pick from and the menu changed every day so we got to eat a huge spread of food throughout our stay. When. working long days there is nothing better than great food and couldn't recommend these guys enough. The made our experience unforgettable & if I ever cross into Broken Hill in the future I know it'll be the number 1 on my list. <3

An amazing dining experience. The thoughtful menu catered for all. Chef Lee’s passion is evident with the sourcing of exceptional produce -the lamb and beef so tender a steak knife not required. Vegetables treated with respect. Sweets were delicious and there was a well considered wine list. The whole meal was so well balanced.
Lee met all patrons during the evening.
It’s important to book well beforehand to avoid disappointment.

If you’re looking for the best dining experience Broken Hill has to offer book yourself in to The Old Salt Bush restaurant with chef Lee Chechin.
Outstanding food.
It was a beautiful birthday celebration.

Fabulous meal all fresh ingredients staff lovely and friendly, highly recommended thanks chef Lee

Second visit 2023:
I managed to return to Broken Hill with a group of 7 friends and put The Old Saltbush Restaurant at top of our agenda. A year on and Lee has fabulously maintained quality and integrity of the food and dining experience. The textures and flavours were just delicious.
I know Lee has more vision to bring to life and this is a dining experience to watch grow. And be assured your friends will appreciate it as much as you do.

Initial visit 2022:
Fine dining using uniquely Australian ingredients. Chef Lee Cecchin’s tasting entree was a delight and the novel flavours in our mains were mouth watering. Complete with an elegant setting, and this was a memorable part of our Broken Hill experience.