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Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00:AM

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Autumn Farm to Table Tasting MenuFriday to SundayOur iconic farm to table dining experience, available lunch and dinner. Enjoy a seasonally inspired tasting menu, showcasing the estate grown produce from our vineyard, farm, and local providores.
Redsalt

Redsalt

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30:AM

Lovedale

Impress This Mother's DayTreat Mum this yearTreat Mum to extended hours to 12 pm at our award-winning buffet breakfast, including sparkling wine specials. Or join us for relaxed, elegant dining as Mum receives a complimentary cocktail AND de...
Criniti's Kotara

Criniti's Kotara

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Kotara

Mother's Day Special BOOK NOW!Introducing our Mother’s Day Set Menu, at just $69 per person, our set menu for 8+ guests includes a never-ending feast of mouth-watering Italian dishes that are made with love, using nonna’s recip...
Take a break from daily hustle and bustle at Gamble & Brown on Park Avenue in Kotara. Located in the Homemaker Centre, this café and bar boasts old-fashioned service and delicious dishes in a moder...
Overlooking beautiful Lake Macquarie in Toronto, Casa-Nova Italian Restaurant and Bar on Victory Parade is a relaxing little joint to enjoy Italian fare and cheeky cocktails. Chill out indoors wher...
Hippo Espresso

Hippo Espresso

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00:AM

Warners Bay

Overlooking Lake Macquarie, nestled along the Warners Bay Esplanade is regular favourite, Hippo Espresso. Shiny black tiles, honey coloured wooden floors and polished steel trimmings make for a fri...
Tinto Espresso Bar

Tinto Espresso Bar

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00:AM

Toronto

Take a trip down to Toronto’s waterfront for a meal at Tinto Espresso Bar, a lively neighbourhood café perched by the edge of Lake Macquarie. In balmy weather, the alfresco area is the place to be,...
Nestled in Newcastle, find The Happy Wombat restaurant on Hunter Street, serving delectable cuisine in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Cosy and comfortable on the inside, this restaurant is suited t...
Lexie's on the Beach

Lexie's on the Beach

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00:AM

Stockton

Junction Hotel Restaurant
Find a gastro pub that is a little bit special at the Junction Hotel Restaurant on Corlette Street. Nestled in the heart of The Junction, this award-winning venue boasts a contemporary setting with...
One Picket Fence

One Picket Fence

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00:AM

Newcastle City

Sitting a street back from the Hunter River estuary, One Picket Fence is a gourmet café frequented by Newcastle locals for tempting snacks and mouth-watering meals on Wharf Road. A space to escape ...
One Penny Black

One Penny Black

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00:AM

Newcastle City

Restaurant & Catering Association
Bread & Water

Bread & Water

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00:AM

East Maitland

Wil & Sons

Wil & Sons

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00:AM

Cooks Hill

William's Artisan Bread & Espresso

William's Artisan Bread & Espresso

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:45:AM

Lambton

Greg & Audreys

Greg & Audreys

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Toronto

Toronthai

Toronthai

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Toronto

Joining the popular waterfront dining scene along Toronto’s Victoria Parade is Toronthai restaurant, offering tantalising Thai inspired cuisine in a stylish setting. A wall of glass bi-fold doors o...
Cafe Ziss

Cafe Ziss

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00:AM

The Junction

Enjoy a scrumptious bite to eat over a meal with friends dining at Café Ziss, a popular establishment among Newcastle locals. Take a quick look at a sandwich board of mouth-watering specials at the...