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Best Australian Restaurants in Nelson Bay

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A photo of Magnolia. Nelson Bay restaurant
$$$$
• Australian • Nelson Bay
Booked 2 times today
Magnolia’s menu focuses on fresh, produce-driven dishes designed for breakfast and lunch, complemented by quality coffee and simple, well-balanced flavours. With an emphasis on consistency and presentation, each dish is thoughtfully prepared to offer a reliable and enjoyable dining experience for breakfast or lunch 7 days.
A photo of Sandpipers restaurant restaurant
4.5
Awesome(10)
$$$$
• Australian • Nelson Bay
Booked 3 times today
Excellent food & service, highly recommend to anyone looking for a night of fine dining.
A photo of Legends Restaurant restaurant
4.5
Awesome(112)
$$$$
• Australian • Hunter Valley
Booked 3 times today
The food was amazing. Every course was delicious and beautifully presented. The desserts were so pretty. The service was exceptional and the staff were so pleasant. It was one of the best meals l have had.
A photo of The Restaurant at Tower Lodge restaurant
4.5
Awesome(43)
$$$$
• Australian • Pokolbin
Lovely venue with a great team. Food was fabulous!
A photo of Harkham Wine Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(79)
$$$$
• Australian • Pokolbin
Simply OUTSTANDING! Could not have asked for better service or food. Highly recommend and we will be going back!
A photo of voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley, an IHG Hotel restaurant
4.4
Awesome(54)
$$$$
• Australian • Pokolbin
Booked 4 times today
It was an absolute pleasure to have High Tea at Voco Curtain. It was beautiful food, the staff were amazing and the outlook is stunning. Highly recommend.
A photo of Lovedale Brewbar restaurant
3.6
Very Good(34)
$$$$
• Australian • Pokolbin
Booked 3 times today
Great location Great service beers and yummy food Lovely outdoor area to watch the sun set and drink some beers cocktails Great gin fizz Staff were just lovely people
A photo of Gather restaurant
4.2
Awesome(51)
$$$$
• Australian • Hunter Valley
Booked 3 times today
We had our 34th wedding anniversary dinner at Gather as we were staying at Rydges and didn't want to drive anywhere on the night. We were really impressed with the quality of the food. We had the cured trout with citrus for entree and the serving was very generous and it was an explosion of flavour, really delicious. The steak for main was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. One of our sides didnt come out until we had nearly finished our steak but they apologised and didnt charge us. We also received a complimentary dessert as it was our anniversary which was very unexpected and also delicious. The restaurant is huge and is used for their buffet breakfast each morning, but it had a nice ambience, we were at the window overlooking the sunset and the pool. There was a mixture of families with children, groups of adults as well as couples but it was not noisy or raucous at all. The service was attentive and the cocktails were also good. It was a really lovely pleasant dining experience.
A photo of Bistro & Bar restaurant
3.9
Excellent(50)
$$$$
• Australian • Pokolbin
Booked 3 times today
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had such a lovely experience! The service was fantastic friendly, attentive and welcoming from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented and full of flavour. Everything was wonderful, and we really enjoyed our visit. We’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend.
A photo of Chakraya restaurant
4.5
Awesome(38)
$$$$
• Australian • Pokolbin
Booked 1 time today
A wonderful dining experience! Delicious food, impeccable service and a lovely atmosphere made for a perfect relaxed dinner celebrating a special occasion. The staff were warm and friendly, and it was a lovely touch that the head chef stopped by our table to say hello. Highly recommend! We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and look forward to returning to try more of their Sri Lankan dishes.

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    New South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Very nice meal, had steak with mushroom sauce chip and veg was cooked perfectly. Great portion and flavour. The playground is Amazing for kids and undercover. Highly recommended.
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    The Regal Inn$$$$• Pub• East Maitland
    •
    4.6
  • Ian
    New South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Excellent food & service, highly recommend to anyone looking for a night of fine dining.
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    Sandpipers restaurant$$$$• Australian• Nelson Bay
    •
    4.5
  • Leonie
    New South Wales •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 31, 2026
    Fantastic evening spent with my family together celebrate my theatre performance at the Dungeon. Lovely atmosphere in the lounger area followed by enjoying delicious food in the dining room. My family were very impressed with my choice of venue. Definitely I will be back again soon. Well done.
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    The Nags Head Hotel (Newcastle)$$$$• Modern Australian• Adamstown
    •
    4.5
  • Donna
    Sydney •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 25, 2026
    The food was amazing. Every course was delicious and beautifully presented. The desserts were so pretty. The service was exceptional and the staff were so pleasant. It was one of the best meals l have had.
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    Legends Restaurant$$$$• Australian• Hunter Valley
    •
    4.5
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