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Newcastle & The Hunter Modern Australian Restaurants

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...
A Five-Course Degustation Paired to PerfectionExplore the MenuJoin us at Leogate for a five-course degustation that celebrates seasonal produce and our estate wines. Begin with pumpkin-stuffed zucchini blossoms before moving through lobster and prawn ravioli,...
8 at Trinity

8 at Trinity

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

Morisset

Restaurant & Catering Association
Celebrate NYE Dinner 2025-26 at 8 at TrinityJames Morrison LiveIndulge in an Unforgettable NYE Dinner Experience with Spectacular Fireworks & Live Entertainment! Welcome 2026 in grandeur, and usher in the new year with live entertainment including James Morri...
Warm Country Hospitality with a Taste of TraditionJoin the Country TableStep into Taste of the Country NSW and be welcomed like family. Join us for an authentic cooking demonstration where hearty, home-style dishes are prepared with love and shared around the table. Su...
November Menu SpecialAvailable Monday-FridayRoast pork loin cutlet served with a potato rosti, pickled apple & rocket salad, pink peppercorn butter paired with a glass of De Beaurepaire Semillon Sauvignon Blanc for $45!
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...
For weary travellers and locals alike, The Roundabout Inn on Church Street in Gloucester is the ideal place to kick back and relax. Located on a roundabout on the main street, the inn has been newl...
"2020 Readers' Choice Winner"
Entrees to Share and SavourStart with flavourBegin your dining journey at Vines with our irresistible range of entrees and shared plates. From salt ‘n’ pepper squid with zesty lime aioli to indulgent kataifi prawns on muhammara, each dish is ...
NINETEEN

NINETEEN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Pokolbin

$21 Curry NightEvery MondaySpice up your Monday nights with our $21 Curry Night! Every Monday from 5.30 pm, indulge in your choice of two authentic, flavourful curries, each served with a generous portion of steamed rice. Fe...
Cypress Lakes Bistro & Bar

Cypress Lakes Bistro & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Pokolbin

Spend long afternoons and evenings enjoying time with family and friends at Cypress Lakes Bistro & Bar on the corner of McDonalds and Thompsons Roads in Pokolbin. Nestled in Oaks Cypress Lakes Reso...
"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
The Flotilla

The Flotilla

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Newcastle City

13 Chef Hat Award
HUMBUG

HUMBUG

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

Newcastle City

12 Chef Hat Award
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

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

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
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...
Dine among water features, the heady scent of beautiful blooms and garden statues at Simply D'vine Café on Wine Country Drive in Nulkaba. This country-style café blends corrugated iron with wooden ...
Boydell's Cellar Door & Restaurant
Set in the relaxing bushland of Murrays Beach with unique views of Lake Macquarie, Murrays Restaurant on Shoreside Row dishes up the ideal dining experience. Whether celebrating a special occasion ...