AUSTRALIAN GOOD FOOD GUIDE - Home of the Chef Hat Awards

Newcastle & The Hunter Restaurants With Degustation Menu

Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 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...
Sophistication meets intrigue at exclusive late-night destination, Miine on Darby Street in Newcastle. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere designed to captivate your senses with a share menu showcasi...
"Ingredients Grown On-site or Nearby"
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
Redsalt

Redsalt

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

Lovedale

Redsalt 2024/2025 Summer MenuPerfect for SummerWine country’s finest is served at Redsalt Restaurant with our 'behind the vines' ethos featuring the pinnacle of local and imported goods. To book your table, call (02) 4991 0900.
"2020 Readers' Choice Winner"
Open hoursChristmas & New YearsWe are open all over Christmas & New Year period, excluding public holidays. We cannot wait to see you here!!
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...
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...
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 ...
Bistro Molines

Bistro Molines

French   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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.
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...
Ducks in the Field

Ducks in the Field

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

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 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...
Perched on the shores of Lake Macquarie in Warners Bay, Brownsugar Restaurant + Functions is designed to take your breath away. A short drive from Newcastle takes you to this waterfront restaurant ...
Kawul

Kawul

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 9:00 AM

Pokolbin