Little Beach Boathouse
4 Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia
ClosedToday 12:00 – 22:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A waterfront restaurant by the sand at Nelson Bay, rated 4.6 across more than 2,000 reviews — relaxed dining in Port Stephens.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 17:00
Why it's worth checking out
Little Beach Boathouse sits on Victoria Parade at Nelson Bay, on the beautiful Port Stephens peninsula north of Newcastle. With a waterfront position by the calm bay, it's a prime spot for a relaxed meal with a view, in one of the region's most popular holiday destinations.
The appeal is that combination of a lovely waterside setting and quality dining, ideal for a holiday lunch or dinner, a special occasion or simply taking in the bay. Port Stephens draws crowds for its beaches, dolphins and water, and a well-regarded restaurant right by the water is a natural part of any visit to Nelson Bay.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 2,000 reviews, it's clearly delighting the people who dine there. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular waterfront venue fills up over weekends and holidays, so it's worth checking current details and booking a table directly before you go — particularly if you're after a spot with the best bay views or visiting Port Stephens 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 4.6 from 2,050 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
- 84
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 100
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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