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Newcastle & The Hunter Restaurants

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...
Tower Lodge

Tower Lodge

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
Set under soaring wood ceilings, the restaurant at Tower Lodge on Halls Road in Pokolbin is designed to mirror the Hunter Valley’s intrinsic connection with food and wine. Drawing fresh local produ...
Hunters Quarter

Hunters Quarter

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
3-course A La Carte Book NowHunters Quarter is open for lunch Friday, Saturday and Sunday and dinner on Friday and Saturday. Come and sample dishes from the Contemporary Restaurant of the Year; click on more info to book:
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...
OH MY PAPA Eastend

OH MY PAPA Eastend

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Newcastle City

Yum Cha & YakitoriSATURDAY AND SUNDAYis on for just $40 per person!! so grab your friends and sample your way through a selection of our favourite dishes with happy hours cocktails (All$16). ? Graze over a long lunch catching up wit...
Christmas Day Luncheon Book now, limited capacitSpoil yourself and your family and let The 3 Sicilians look after you on Christmas Day. Our 4 Course Menu will satisfy your taste buds including fresh seafood as a entree. The price is $80 p.p. Pur...
Criniti's Kotara

Criniti's Kotara

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Kotara

New Years Eve Set Menu BOOK NOW!And just like that, 2023 is coming to an end! The end of a crazy year deserves a crazy celebration and we’ve created a special package to bring in the new year in style. Feast and party with us ...
Happy HourWeds-Fri, 4-6PM$2 off all house spirits, house wines and tap beers.
Redsalt

Redsalt

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

Lovedale

Summer Buffet DinnerOpen this School HolidaysLeveraged from our award-winning breakfast, Redsalt Restaurant is transforming their intimate restaurant into a family-friendly, all-you-can-eat buffet. This all you can eat experience promises an ...
Bella Italia

Bella Italia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Newcastle City

Taste family pride and tradition in every bite taken at Bella Italia on Hunter Street in Newcastle. This authentic Italian ristorante dishes up a slice of Italy in stylish surrounds of exposed bric...
"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...
Lillino's Bar & Trattoria

Lillino's Bar & Trattoria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Rothbury

Boasting one of the best views in the Hunter Valley, head to Lillino’s Bar & Trattoria on Talga Road in Rothbury for traditional Italian fare with a Sardinian influence. Located at St Clements Esta...
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 ...
For breathtaking waterfront dining in Newcastle, look no further than Jonah's on the Beach. Located within the Noah's on the Beach Quality Hotel, this award-winning restaurant gives diners pictures...
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,...
Cafe HaHa's

Cafe HaHa's

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30:AM

Adamstown

Beginning as a pop-up restaurant during COVID, Café Haha’s on Brunker Street brings the taste of homestyle Vietnamese fare to Adamstown diners. A bright and breezy interior vibe of whitewashed wall...
"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...
Zaffran Indian

Zaffran Indian

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Newcastle City

A slice of India awaits Newcastle foodies at Zaffran Indian restaurant on King Street. An exposed brick feature wall, adorned with a mosaic tile-styled mural of an elephant sets the scene for authe...
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...
Bostin Brew Co

Bostin Brew Co

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30:AM

Merewether

Nothing beats a smoothie on these warmer days - our Mixed Berry is DELICIOUS! Summer weather is onnnBlueberries, strawberries, raspberries, milk, vanilla, yoghurt) Let's not forget our others: Fountain of Youth (Kale, baby spinach, apple, banana, ginger) Power Up (Banana, sweet dark cherries, ...