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12 Great Restaurants Around Newcastle You Should Know
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12 Great Restaurants Around Newcastle You Should Know

Newcastle and its surrounds offer plenty of dining options worth exploring. From beachside venues in Nelson Bay to Hunter Valley fine dining, here are 12 restaurants that locals and visitors return to.

  1. Atmos — Nelson Bay, Newcastle1
    Restaurants Nelson Bay

    1. Atmos

    Located in Nelson Bay, Atmos offers waterfront dining with views across the water.

    68
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.7(2,012)· Google
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  2. Light Years - Newcastle — Honeysuckle, Newcastle2
    Restaurants Newcastle

    2. Light Years - Newcastle

    Right in Newcastle's city centre, this spot makes for convenient dining if you're spending time in the CBD.

    68
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.7(1,610)· Google
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  3. Casa Nova Italian Restaurant & Bar, Green Hills — Maitland, Newcastle3
    Restaurants Maitland

    3. Casa Nova Italian Restaurant & Bar, Green Hills

    If you're heading to Maitland, Casa Nova serves Italian fare in a casual restaurant and bar setting.

    67
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.7(1,205)· Google
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  4. Little Beach Boathouse — Nelson Bay, Newcastle4
    Restaurants Nelson Bay

    4. Little Beach Boathouse

    Another Nelson Bay option with a boathouse setting, good for a casual seaside meal.

    67
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.6(2,050)· Google$$$$
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  5. The Poyer's — Nelson Bay, Newcastle5
    Restaurants Nelson Bay

    5. The Poyer's

    Rounds out the Nelson Bay dining scene with its own approach to restaurant hospitality.

    67
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.8(692)· Google$$$$
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  6. Rustica Newcastle Beach — Honeysuckle, Newcastle6
    Restaurants Newcastle

    6. Rustica Newcastle Beach

    Newcastle Beach location means you can combine dining with time by the water.

    67
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.6(1,870)· Google$$$$
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  7. Duke's Restaurant & Bar — Maitland, Newcastle7
    Restaurants Maitland

    7. Duke's Restaurant & Bar

    Another Maitland option offering both dining and bar service.

    67
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.9(412)· Google
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  8. Amanda's on the Edge Restaurant — Pokolbin, Newcastle8
    Restaurants Pokolbin

    8. Amanda's on the Edge Restaurant

    Situated in Pokolbin near the Hunter Valley wine region, useful if you're exploring local wineries.

    67
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.6(2,379)· Google$$$$
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  9. Baumé — Pokolbin, Newcastle9
    Restaurants Pokolbin

    9. Baumé

    Also in Pokolbin, another choice for wine country dining.

    66
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.6(1,590)· Google$$$$
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  10. the RIGBY — Maitland, Newcastle10
    Restaurants Maitland

    10. the RIGBY

    Maitland's dining scene is well-served with this additional restaurant option.

    66
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.7(729)· Google$$$$
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  11. Hunters Quarter — Pokolbin, Newcastle11
    Restaurants Pokolbin

    11. Hunters Quarter

    A further Pokolbin venue for those exploring the Hunter Valley region.

    66
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.8(585)· Google
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  12. OHMYPAPA — Honeysuckle, Newcastle12
    Restaurants Newcastle

    12. OHMYPAPA

    Newcastle CBD location offers another choice for city-centre dining.

    66
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.7(836)· Google
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At a glance

VenueSpot ScoreGooglePriceSuburbTop feature
Atmos68/1004.7(2,012)—Nelson Bay—
Light Years - Newcastle68/1004.7(1,610)—Newcastle—
Casa Nova Italian Restaurant & Bar, Green Hills67/1004.7(1,205)—Maitland—
Little Beach Boathouse67/1004.6(2,050)$$Nelson Bay—
The Poyer's67/1004.8(692)$$Nelson Bay—
Rustica Newcastle Beach67/1004.6(1,870)$$$Newcastle—
Duke's Restaurant & Bar67/1004.9(412)—Maitland—
Amanda's on the Edge Restaurant67/1004.6(2,379)$$Pokolbin—
Baumé66/1004.6(1,590)$$Pokolbin—
the RIGBY66/1004.7(729)$$Maitland—
Hunters Quarter66/1004.8(585)—Pokolbin—
OHMYPAPA66/1004.7(836)—Newcastle—

Frequently asked questions

Which of these restaurants are right on the water?+

Atmos, Little Beach Boathouse, and Rustica Newcastle Beach all have waterfront or beachside locations.

Are there restaurants in the Hunter Valley wine region?+

Yes—Amanda's on the Edge, Baumé, and Hunters Quarter are all located in Pokolbin, making them convenient for wine region visits.

Which area has the most restaurant options on this list?+

Pokolbin and Maitland each have three restaurants listed, while Newcastle and Nelson Bay both have three venues each.

Where should I eat if I'm staying in Newcastle city centre?+

Light Years and OHMYPAPA are both in Newcastle CBD, or Rustica Newcastle Beach is a short trip to the beach precinct.

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