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Newcastle & The Hunter Restaurants With Degustation Menu

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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...
MIINE

MIINE

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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 ...
The Gates Restaurant on Leogate Estate overlooks some of the Hunter Valley's oldest grapevines in Pokolbin, with a backdrop of the captivating Brokenback Mountain range. Inside, luxurious décor pla...
"2020 Readers' Choice Winner"
Vines Restaurant at Hollydene Estate presents a unique and inviting dining experience on the edge of the Upper Hunter Valley. Located on the site of the historic Arrowfield Winery, this award-winni...
"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...
Muse Restaurant

Muse Restaurant

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

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Muse Restaurant in Pokolbin is a culinary gem nestled among the picturesque vineyards of the Hunter Valley. Offering a modern Australian menu, the restaurant prides itself on locally sourced ingred...
Bistro Molines

Bistro Molines

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Mount View

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
The Hunter Valley’s Tallavera Grove Vineyards also offers fine French fare at Bistro Molines.
HUMBUG

HUMBUG

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

Newcastle City

12 Chef Hat Award
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Circa 1876

Circa 1876

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 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...
Meet

Meet

Brazilian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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...
Ducks in the Field

Ducks in the Field

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 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, ...
Esca Bimbadgen

Esca Bimbadgen

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

Pokolbin

Restaurant & Catering Association
Esca Bimbadgen offers a refined dining experience set against the stunning backdrop of Pokolbin's Hunter Valley. This modern Australian restaurant prides itself on using fresh, local ingredients to...
Brownsugar Restaurant + Functions, located in the picturesque suburb of Warners Bay, captures the essence of modern Australian cuisine with a unique twist. Its vibrant setting offers stunning views...
Redsalt

Redsalt

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

Lovedale

From dawn till dusk, wine country’s finest is served at Redsalt Restaurant on Wine Country Drive in Lovedale. Find sweeping views of the golf course, swimming pool and vineyards at Rydges Resort’s ...
Emerson's Café Restaurant, located in the picturesque suburb of Lovedale in Newcastle & The Hunter, invites diners to enjoy a true taste of Modern Australian cuisine. Set against a backdrop of lush...
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...
In the heart of Pokolbin, Locavore Dining stands out as a beacon of modern Australian cuisine, drawing in locals and visitors alike. Surrounded by the stunning vistas of the Hunter Valley, this res...
Sprout Dining, located in the vibrant heart of Newcastle City, offers a unique culinary experience rooted in modern Australian cuisine. This contemporary restaurant is distinguished by its focus on...