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North Coast NSW Restaurants With BYO (Wine Only)

"Readers' Choice 2019 - Asian"
Asian fusion has found a home in Forster at Spice Monkey restaurant, tucked underneath Reef Apartments on Wharf Street. Overlooking a pristine waterfront, Spice Monkey offers locals and anyone pass...
"Spectacular sunset views"
Si Senorita

Si Senorita

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Forster

Tacos, tequila and sunsets await at Mexican haven Si Senorita, a spectacular location for a relaxed coastal dining experience, overlooking Wallis Lake in Forster. Set amid parkland along the water'...
Cafe 66

Cafe 66

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 8:00 AM

Port Macquarie

Bella Bellissimo

Bella Bellissimo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Forster

Miss Nellie's Cafe

Miss Nellie's Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 8:00 AM

Kendall

Skip into Miss Nellie’s Café on River Street in Kendall for country-style fare and hospitality. This quaint cottage is an ideal spot for a relaxing morning coffee with a book on the verandah, takin...
Hungry Bears

Hungry Bears

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:30 AM

Coffs Harbour

Nigronis Pizza Wine Kitchen

Nigronis Pizza Wine Kitchen

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:00 AM

Nelson Bay

A wood fired oven roars with flames as diners settle in for modern Italian fare at Nigronis Pizza Wine Kitchen on Magnus Street in Nelson Bay. Relaxed, yet glam surrounds, with chandeliers, dark wo...
Tartt

Tartt

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 7:00 AM

Forster

Twenty46

Twenty46

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:00 AM

Coffs Harbour

When looking for a bite to eat on the Coffs Harbour jetty strip, wander into Twenty46 on Harbour Drive for a gourmet-style breakfast or lunch. New to the café circuit, a wooden accented interior cr...
Gold Medal Chinese Restaurant

Gold Medal Chinese Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:30 AM

Forster

Pizza Vino

Pizza Vino

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens Fri 5:00 PM

Coffs Harbour

Brew Haven Cafe

Brew Haven Cafe

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens Fri 7:00 AM

North Haven

Casual, family dining offering fresh, traditional pizzas with healthy options available. They also feature a Pizza of the month such as Garlic Prawns. Plus you can linger over an expresso coffee or...
Village Grind

Village Grind

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:30 AM

Salamander Bay

Hyde Bellingen

Hyde Bellingen

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:30 AM

Bellingen

Cellar Cafe Fingal Bay

Cellar Cafe Fingal Bay

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Fingal Bay

Watermans Cafe

Watermans Cafe

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 8:00 AM

Wauchope

Situated just a short drive from Port Macquarie, Watermans Cafe is a popular dining destination in the heart of scenic town, Wauchope. With a view out to Bain Park, loyal locals visit to spend time...