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Newcastle & The Hunter Restaurants

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Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

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

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Situated in the picturesque suburb of Broke, Margan Restaurant invites guests to experience the best of modern Australian cuisine in a tranquil vineyard setting. With sweeping views of the surround...
EXP Restaurant

EXP Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award
Located on Broke Road in Pokolbin, EXP Restaurant delivers a thoughtful, immersive dining experience shaped by the seasons and the best of local produce. Each dish is crafted as an expression of mo...
Perched above the vines on McDonalds Road in Pokolbin, Amanda’s on the Edge offers a dining experience defined by breathtaking views and relaxed Hunter Valley charm. Set atop Windsor’s Edge Vineyar...
Hunters Quarter

Hunters Quarter

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
Experience elegant dining in a relaxed atmosphere when you feast at Hunters Quarter restaurant, located in the Pooles Rock Vineyard on De Beyers Road in Pokolbin. Offering stunning views across the...
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...
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...
MIINE

MIINE

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Newcastle City

Long Lunches at Miine Weekends 12 pm-3 pmIndulge in a Miine Long Lunch every Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm–3 pm. Enjoy a generous set menu featuring puffed bread, ricotta or skordalia, stracciatella or mozzarella, zucchini flowers, plus ...
"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...
A lively fixture on Darby Street in Cooks Hill, Coco Monde Chocolateria blends restaurant dining, café culture and handcrafted chocolate into one inviting destination. Established in 2011 and run b...
Cafe HaHa's

Cafe HaHa's

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Adamstown Bowling Club

Adamstown Bowling Club

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Adamstown

Situated on Glebe Road in Adamstown, Adamstown Bowling Club is a lively community hub where sport, good food and relaxed socialising come together. More than a bowls club, it proudly supports local...
NOAH'S Summer on the beachBeers & BitesEnjoy Buckets of Modus Cerveza, Margaritas and Tacos overlooking Newcastle Beach this Summer!
Hao Chi Newcastle

Hao Chi Newcastle

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Newcastle City

Bottomless BrunchEvery Saturday! Cold cucumber in Vinegar and Garlic San Choy Bao Vegetarian Spring Roll Roast Duck Bao Bun Prawn & Crab Meat Dumpling Pork & Chive Dumpling BBQ Pork Bun Salt & Pepper Squid Special Fried ...
Wildflame BBQ's Takeaway MenuOrder now!Discover our flavour-packed Takeaway Menu! Enjoy tender Mesquite Smoked Brisket (GF) served with your choice of two sides and one sauce. Dive into our crispy Wildflame Fries (GF), savour the BBQ Ta...
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...
8 at Trinity

8 at Trinity

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Morisset

Restaurant & Catering Association
Celebrate Valentine’s Lunch or Dinner 2026 at 8 at Trinity+ Live EntertainmentEnjoy Valentine’s Lunch or Dinner Experience with Live Entertainment! Celebrate love in style and embark on a romantic day or evening filled with live entertainment, featuring a soulful saxophonis...
Sunday Sessions at Taste of the CountryFeaturing Campbell FryCome and enjoy an afternoon with Taste of the Country! We're featuring local musician Campbell Fry this Sunday, 25th January, Sunday Session from 1 pm to 4 pm. VIP Picnic Patches can be reserved al...
The Lost Souls

The Lost Souls

International   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Cooks Hill

Valentine's Day14th FebCelebrate Valentine's Day with us at The Lost Souls
Oak & Vine

Oak & Vine

Sri Lankan   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Pokolbin

Oak & Vine and Two Rivers Dinner at Oaks Cypress Lakes ResortGood food & great wine!Two Rivers has been part of the Hunter Valley story since the early 1980s, when the Ivers family began planting vines along the banks of the Hunter & Goulburn Rivers. Decades later, they’re celebra...
Discover restaurant-quality meals at your convenience from Bare Chefs on Honeysuckle Drive in Newcastle City. These Chef-made meals look and taste exactly as they are supposed to and can be deliver...