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Newcastle & The Hunter Restaurants With Degustation Menu

"Ingredients Grown On-site or Nearby"
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.
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...
Redsalt

Redsalt

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Experience a memorable culinary adventure in the heart of Newcastle’s vibrant city at Sprout Dining on Hunter Street. Nestled in The Crown and Anchor Hotel, this restaurant presents a stylish vibe ...
"2020 Readers' Choice Winner"
Now is the time to book..MOTHER'S DAY!This year is already going to fast. Get in quickly to secure your spot for Mother's Day.
"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...
Circa 1876

Circa 1876

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

Pokolbin

12 Chef Hat Award
An iconic destination restaurant in Pokolbin, Circa 1876 captures the wonder and essence of the Hunter Valley. Housed within Peppers Convent and surrounded by lush greenery, this popular establishm...
Muse Restaurant

Muse Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
HUMBUG

HUMBUG

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

Newcastle City

12 Chef Hat Award
Bistro Molines

Bistro Molines

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Mount View

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
The Hunter Valley’s Tallavera Grove Vineyards also offers fine French fare at Bistro Molines.
Ducks in the Field

Ducks in the Field

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 10:30:AM

Morpeth

Driving through the picturesque suburb of Morpeth along the Hunter River, resides quaint high tea establishment, Ducks in the Field. In a farmhouse overlooking manicured cottage courtyard gardens, ...
Meet

Meet

Brazilian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Newcastle City

It's the place to eat, drink, sip, share, dine and dance in Newcastle – Meet on Darby Street. Recently relocated to a vast warehouse, this New York-style bar and restaurant rocks an industrial-meet...
Esca Bimbadgen

Esca Bimbadgen

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

Pokolbin

Restaurant & Catering Association
Inside a restored heritage listed convent in the Hunter Valley is Eighty Eight at Peppers Convent, offering a truly memorable culinary experience. Resonating with a French country style, Eighty Eig...
RidgeView Restaurant has an emphasis on fresh seasonal local produce, the head chef has created a sumptuous menu full of fantastic dishes to suit all tastes. Attention to detail is the key with car...
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...