Nagisa
A well-regarded Japanese restaurant on the Honeysuckle waterfront in Newcastle, rated 4.4 across more than 1,200 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Nagisa sits on Honeysuckle Drive in the Honeysuckle precinct, Newcastle's lively waterfront dining strip on the harbour. A popular Japanese restaurant, it's a genuine fixture of the waterfront scene — combining quality Japanese cooking (sushi, sashimi and more) and good drinks with a relaxed setting and lovely harbour-side views, the kind of well-regarded spot that's become a local favourite.
The appeal is that combination of quality Japanese food, a good drinks offering and a great waterfront Honeysuckle location, ideal for a relaxed dinner, a meal with friends, a date or drinks by the harbour. Quality Japanese in a lovely waterside setting is a winning combination, and Nagisa has clearly won over a big, loyal following.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 1,200 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular waterfront restaurant fills up over weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — particularly for a weekend, a group or a table by the water on Honeysuckle Drive.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:30
- TuesdayToday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:30
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:30
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:30
- Friday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:30
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 14:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 94
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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