AUSTRALIAN GOOD FOOD GUIDE - Home of the Chef Hat Awards

Newcastle & The Hunter Restaurants With Degustation Menu

Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 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...
"Ingredients Grown On-site or Nearby"
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

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

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...
Redsalt

Redsalt

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

Lovedale

New Year's Eve Dining & FireworksSignature Six Course MenuRing in 2025 with a memorable evening at Redsalt Restaurant in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Devour a delectable six-course tasting menu crafted by Sous Chef Phillip Atkinson plus a glass of spar...
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"
Open hoursChristmas & New YearsWe are open all over Christmas & New Year period, excluding public holidays. We cannot wait to see you here!!
Muse Restaurant

Muse Restaurant

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

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
HUMBUG

HUMBUG

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

Newcastle City

12 Chef Hat Award
Circa 1876

Circa 1876

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 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...
"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...
Bistro Molines

Bistro Molines

French   $$$$$   Opens Sat 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 Sat 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   $$$$$   Open Now

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 ...
Esca Bimbadgen

Esca Bimbadgen

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

Pokolbin

Restaurant & Catering Association
Kawul

Kawul

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

Pokolbin

Eighty Eight

Eighty Eight

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

Pokolbin

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...