46Spot Score
Fireflies Restaurant
Restaurants · Merewether
Fireflies Restaurant is a restaurant in Merewether, Newcastle. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 17 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.
4.9(17)· 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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45Spot Score
Restaurant William
Restaurants · Bobs Farm
A seasonal, produce-led restaurant at B.Farm in Bobs Farm, pairing Kumar KC’s cooking with wine and handcrafted drinks.
4.0(9)· GoogleView details →
45Spot Score
Ms Co Giang
Restaurants · Hamilton
Ms Co Giang is a restaurant in Hamilton, Newcastle. It holds a 3.4-star Google rating from 109 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 45/100.
3.4(109)· GoogleView details →
43Spot Score
Washtub Diner
Restaurants · Stockton
Washtub Diner is a restaurant in Stockton, Newcastle. It holds a 3.8-star Google rating from 57 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 43/100.
3.8(57)· GoogleView details →
43Spot Score
Finn Mccools Eatery
Restaurants · Hamilton
Finn Mccools Eatery is a restaurant in Hamilton, Newcastle. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 29 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 43/100.
4.0(29)· GoogleView details →
41Spot Score
Little Poland Dining
Restaurants · Broadmeadow
A 5-star restaurant at Broadmeadow near Newcastle with a flawless record across 5 reviews.
5.0(5)· GoogleView details →
41Spot Score
Restaurant at Potters Hotel & Brewery
Restaurants · Nulkaba
A well-regarded brewery restaurant at Nulkaba in the Hunter Valley with a 3.6 rating across 51 reviews.
3.6(51)· GoogleView details →
39Spot Score
Sorrisos at Hamilton
Restaurants · Hamilton
Sorrisos at Hamilton is a restaurant in Hamilton, Newcastle. It holds a 3.6-star Google rating from 11 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 39/100.
3.6(11)· 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.