
the RIGBY
$$the RIGBY is a restaurant in Maitland, Newcastle. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 729 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
Looking for the best restaurants in Maitland? We've gathered 8 standout spots in this corner of Newcastle, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Maitland has its own character, and the restaurants here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
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.
8 spots in Maitland

the RIGBY is a restaurant in Maitland, Newcastle. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 729 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.

Handmade pasta, Italian mains and a robust wine list served in an elegant, warmly lit dining room.

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.

THE INDIAN TOWN is a restaurant in Maitland, Newcastle. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 308 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.

Seoul Spoon is a restaurant in Maitland, Newcastle. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 103 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.

Blooming Garden Maitland is a restaurant in Maitland, Newcastle. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 120 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.

The Whistler is a restaurant in Maitland, Newcastle. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 846 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.

Acacia Dining is a restaurant in Maitland, Newcastle. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 208 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
The restaurants in Maitland listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
We currently feature 8 restaurants in Maitland, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
Maitland is one of Newcastle's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.
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.