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Newcastle & The Hunter Restaurants With Private Dining

Goldfish Hunter Valley

Goldfish Hunter Valley

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

Pokolbin

Live Music Hunter ValleyPete HawkesLegendary guitarist & composer Pete Hawkes teams up with the “Jazz Cat” fiddler extraordinaire Phoebe Hasleden, & Amazing Celtic Harpist Dave Garner for a night of his original Celtic, Jazz, Folk &...
Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
Scratchleys On The Wharf

Scratchleys On The Wharf

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Newcastle City

Restaurant & Catering Association
Scratchleys 35th Anniversary DinnerBook NowHelp celebrate our 35 years in business with delicious food and matched wines
eRemo Restaurant

eRemo Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Pokolbin

12 Chef Hat Award
Embark on a culinary adventure where each day and sometimes each table is different at eRemo Restaurant on Ekerts Road in Pokolbin. This modern and contemporary Italian eatery, the centrepiece of S...
"Ingredients Grown On-site or Nearby"
Winter Farm to Table Tasting MenuFriday to SundayOur iconic farm-to-table dining experience. Enjoy a seasonally inspired tasting menu, showcasing the estate grown produce from our vineyard, farm, and local providores.
"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...
Redsalt

Redsalt

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

Lovedale

Redsalt 2024 Winter MenuPerfect for WinterWine country’s finest is served at Redsalt Restaurant with our 'behind the vines' ethos featuring the pinnacle of local and imported goods.
Bella Italia

Bella Italia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Newcastle City

Taste family pride and tradition in every bite taken at Bella Italia on Hunter Street in Newcastle. This authentic Italian ristorante dishes up a slice of Italy in stylish surrounds of exposed bric...
"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...
For breathtaking waterfront dining in Newcastle, look no further than Jonah's on the Beach. Located within the Noah's on the Beach Quality Hotel, this award-winning restaurant gives diners pictures...
Circa 1876

Circa 1876

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
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 Wed 5:00 PM

Newcastle City

13 Chef Hat Award
Subo

Subo

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

Newcastle City

13 Chef Hat Award
Muse Kitchen

Muse Kitchen

European   $$$$$   Opens Wed 12:00 PM

Pokolbin

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Tower Lodge

Tower Lodge

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Pokolbin

12 Chef Hat Award
Set under soaring wood ceilings, the restaurant at Tower Lodge on Halls Road in Pokolbin is designed to mirror the Hunter Valley’s intrinsic connection with food and wine. Drawing fresh local produ...
Overlooking beautiful Lake Macquarie in Toronto, Casa-Nova Italian Restaurant and Bar on Victory Parade is a relaxing little joint to enjoy Italian fare and cheeky cocktails. Chill out indoors wher...
Salina Restaurant

Salina Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Belmont

Embrace a melting pot of Italian cuisine in a relaxed and casual ambience at Salina Restaurant on Pacific Highway in Belmont. Taking its name and inspiration from one of the Aeolian islands aboundi...
Fratelli Roma

Fratelli Roma

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Maitland

Amanda's on the Edge

Amanda's on the Edge

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

Pokolbin

Restaurant & Catering Association
When in the Hunter Valley it’s natural to roam around for an authentic taste of home and Amanda’s on the Edge offers country flavours from a sprawling hilltop locale in Pokolbin. Vineyard views are...