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A photo of Susuru restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(64)
$$$$
• Izakaya • Newcastle CBD
Booked 16 times today
Absolute favourite restaurant for authentic Japanese food. Food is full of flavour, and ambience is phenomenal. Love the variety of food and drinks! Very extensive menu! Only issue is parking sadly, but that is out of the venues control.
A photo of Âpé Chilean Nikkei Restaurant restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(86)
$$$$
• Japanese Speciality • Newcastle CBD
Booked 12 times today
The food was exceptional, the service was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend. We will be back.
A photo of Nagisa restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(130)
$$$$
• Japanese • Newcastle CBD
Booked 28 times today
Unreal food and hospitality. This place is now my go to for unreal food and service!
A photo of Hao Chi Newcastle restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(291)
$$$$
• Chinese • Newcastle CBD
Booked 9 times today
Amazing service. Amazing food. Never knew Chinese vegetarian can be so good!
A photo of Casa Nova Italian Restaurant & Bar, Honeysuckle restaurant
3.8
Excellent(49)
$$$$
• Italian • Newcastle CBD
Booked 21 times today
All of our food was delicious, table service was 10/10. Staff were all lovely and helpful. Food and drinks arrived promptly not a long wait at all. We had a great date night and wait to come back again.
A photo of The Nags Head Hotel (Newcastle) restaurant
4.5
Awesome(51)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Adamstown
Booked 9 times today
Fantastic evening spent with my family together celebrate my theatre performance at the Dungeon. Lovely atmosphere in the lounger area followed by enjoying delicious food in the dining room. My family were very impressed with my choice of venue. Definitely I will be back again soon. Well done.
A photo of Earp Distilling Co. restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(453)
$$$$
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Carrington
Booked 3 times today
Regularly have lunch here. Food excellent, innovative & flavoursome. Interesting dishes with great combinations.
A photo of Maru Hi-Fi restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(60)
$$$$
• Fusion / Eclectic • Newcastle CBD
Booked 12 times today
Awesome food, service and atmosphere. staff were giving great advice for wine pairing
A photo of Coal & Cedar restaurant
4.5
Awesome(68)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Newcastle CBD
Booked 3 times today
Staff went ABOVE and beyond and we had such a great time. We will be back!
A photo of Urban Restaurant & Wine Bar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(54)
$$$$
• European • Cooks Hill
Booked 6 times today
Great experience at Urban. Small friendly restaurant. Friendly staff. Great food.

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