63Spot Score
Jimmy Joans
$$Restaurants · Rothbury
A well-regarded restaurant in the Hunter Valley at Rothbury near Pokolbin, rated 4.6 across more than 500 reviews.
4.6(504)· GoogleView details →
Newcastle
Best Restaurants in Newcastle (2026)
134 restaurants in Newcastle, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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63Spot Score
The Lost Souls
Restaurants · Cooks Hill
The Lost Souls is a restaurant in Cooks Hill, Newcastle. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 158 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.9(158)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
MIINE
Restaurants · Newcastle
MIINE is a restaurant in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 282 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.7(282)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
The Buoys Nelson Bay - Restaurant, Cafe And Bar
Restaurants · Nelson Bay
The Buoys Nelson Bay - Restaurant, Cafe And Bar is a restaurant in Nelson Bay, Newcastle. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 528 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.6(528)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Bartholomew's
$$Restaurants · Newcastle
Refined modern & classic dishes in an elegant bi-level venue featuring cocktails, whisky & wine.
4.5(747)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Sapphire Indian Restaurant
$$Restaurants · Merewether
Sapphire Indian Restaurant is a restaurant in Merewether, Newcastle. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 1291 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.4(1,291)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Nagisa
$$$Restaurants · Newcastle
Traditional Japanese plates crafted in a casual eatery with minimalist decor and draped walls.
4.4(1,222)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
JenSmith cheesecake
Restaurants · Carrington
JenSmith cheesecake is a restaurant in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 214 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.8(214)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Âpé Chilean Nikkei Restaurant
Restaurants · Newcastle
A distinctive Chilean-Nikkei restaurant on the Honeysuckle waterfront in Newcastle, rated 4.6 across more than 420 reviews.
4.6(427)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Indish - Indian Restro-Bar
Restaurants · Cooks Hill
Indish - Indian Restro-Bar is a restaurant in Cooks Hill, Newcastle. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 211 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.8(211)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Casa Nova Italian Restaurant & Bar, Honeysuckle
Restaurants · Newcastle
A popular Italian restaurant and bar on the Honeysuckle waterfront in Newcastle, rated 4.4 across more than 1,200 reviews.
4.4(1,279)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Restaurant 2317
Restaurants · Soldiers Point
A waterfront restaurant at Soldiers Point in Port Stephens, rated 4.7 across more than 280 reviews.
4.7(287)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Una Volta
Restaurants · Newcastle
Una Volta is a restaurant in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 222 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.8(222)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Blaxland Inn
$$Restaurants · Pokolbin
Steaks, burgers & hearty sides, plus wine tasting, in a family-run restaurant with a fireplace.
4.3(2,082)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
The Deck Cafe Restaurant & Bar
$$Restaurants · Soldiers Point
Mediterranean cuisine and seafood dishes served in a breezy dining room, with water views.
4.5(771)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
BEUD Korean Japanese cuisine
$Restaurants · Maitland
BEUD Korean Japanese cuisine is a restaurant in Maitland, Newcastle. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 441 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.6(441)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Urban Restaurant & Wine Bar
Restaurants · Cooks Hill
Urban Restaurant & Wine Bar is a restaurant in Cooks Hill, Newcastle. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 169 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.9(169)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Nonna Bizzarro
Restaurants · Hamilton
Nonna Bizzarro is a restaurant in Hamilton, Newcastle. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 133 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
4.9(133)· GoogleView details →
About these results
Newcastle's dining scene spans cuisines from across the world alongside modern Australian cooking that leans on local produce and seafood. Whether you're after a special-occasion table or a relaxed neighbourhood dinner, the list below is ranked so the consistently excellent rises to the top.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best restaurants in Newcastle?+
The restaurants on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Newcastle restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many restaurants are listed in Newcastle?+
We currently list 134 restaurants across Newcastle and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
Do I need to book a restaurant in Newcastle?+
For popular and higher-end restaurants, booking ahead is wise — especially Friday and Saturday nights. Many casual spots take walk-ins. Check the venue's own page or website for the latest, as we don't take bookings on your behalf.