Dumpling Mamas Bar & Dining
Shop 8 Nelson Square, 17/19 Donald St, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia
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A dumpling bar and dining spot at Nelson Bay in Port Stephens, rated 4.8 across more than 300 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 21:00
Why it's worth checking out
Dumpling Mamas sits in Nelson Square on Donald Street in Nelson Bay, in the beautiful Port Stephens area north of Newcastle. A bar and dining spot specialising in dumplings and Asian fare, it's earned a strong reputation for its flavour-packed cooking and good drinks — the kind of fun, sociable spot that's become a genuine favourite for a satisfying feed.
The appeal is that combination of quality dumplings and Asian-style dishes, a good drinks offering and a relaxed, welcoming setting in a convenient Nelson Bay location, ideal for a casual dinner, drinks and shared plates or a fun night out. The share-style format makes it perfect for a sociable evening, and Dumpling Mamas has clearly won over both locals and visitors in Port Stephens.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 300 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular spot in a busy holiday town fills up over weekends and holidays, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or visiting Nelson Bay in peak season.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.8 from 323 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 89
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 76
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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