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2023 Newcastle & The Hunter Readers' Choice Awards

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19 18Superlative Food & Wine: Internationally acclaimed
Worth a special journey
17 16Exceptional Quality of Cuisine
Worth a detour
15 14Food Quite Out of the Ordinary
Worth a stop on the way
13 12A Good Restaurant in its category
Commended
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"Ingredients Grown On-site or Nearby"
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

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

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
For contemporary estate fine dining in the tranquil rural setting of the Hunter Valley, visit award-winning Margan Restaurant in Broke. Relax in classical surrounds inside, complete with white tabl...
Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
When pondering a Hinterland escape, head to Restaurant Botanica at Spicers Vineyard Estate along Hermitage Road in Pokolbin. A contemporary dining room awaits, with timber tables, cane wicker chair...
eRemo Restaurant

eRemo Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Pokolbin

12 Chef Hat Award
Embark on a culinary adventure where each day and sometimes each table is different at eRemo Restaurant on Ekerts Road in Pokolbin. This modern and contemporary Italian eatery, the centrepiece of S...
Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen

Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30:AM

Pokolbin

Overlooking the lush grounds of Harkham Wines, Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen on De Beyers Road in Pokolbin showcases the mouth-watering offerings of the Hunter Valley. This unique café rivals the ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Set among the lush, thriving grounds of rolling vineyards and a panorama of the Brokenback Ranges, The Mill Restaurant in Pokolbin plates up a refined Mod Oz menu, using seasonal Hunter Valley prod...
The Prince

The Prince

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00:AM

Merewether

A touch of royal treatment awaits diners at the iconic Merewether Hotel, The Prince on Morgan Street. There's a breath of fresh air for this local favourite with new ownership and management pumpin...
Worn-Out-Wares Cafe

Worn-Out-Wares Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00:AM

Singleton

There’s nowhere quite like Worn-Out-Wares Café, affectionately known as an eclectic one-stop shop for lovers of fine things, in the historic town of Singleton. Set in a delightful building fitted o...
Follow the aroma of Texas-style barbequed meat to find Smokin Hot ‘N Saucy Barbecue on Maitland Road in Islington. This Newcastle food truck has set up a permanent location in the laneway where bri...
Hunters Quarter

Hunters Quarter

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
Scratchleys On The Wharf

Scratchleys On The Wharf

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Newcastle City

Restaurant & Catering Association
Heddon Greta Hotel

Heddon Greta Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00:AM

Heddon Greta

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,...
Ginger Meg's

Ginger Meg's

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Newcastle City

Restaurant & Catering Association
Ginger Megs is Newcastle's first Pan-Asian style eatery with a Restaurant & Cocktail Bar.
AL-Oi Thai By J&T

AL-Oi Thai By J&T

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Newcastle City

Serving vibrant Thai cuisine to the locals of Newcastle City for over 22 years, AL-Oi Thai Restaurant remains a staple go-to hotspot on Hunter Street. Hard to miss, AL-Oi’s frontage is inviting wit...
Texas Bar-B-Q Grill

Texas Bar-B-Q Grill

Grill   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Mayfield

The alchemy of slow and low cooking is on show at Texas Bar-B-Q Grill on Industrial Drive in Mayfield. True to its name it's a bar and a grill, so stop by for classic cocktails, craft beer and wine...
Burgerfiend

Burgerfiend

Burger   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Cessnock

Mucho's Mexican

Mucho's Mexican

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:AM

The Junction

Offering stunning views from the cellar door and delicious lunch options, Mount Broke Wines Restaurant and Bar on Adams Peak Road is a firm favourite among locals and visitors alike. Enjoy the beau...