Nelson Way Café, Restaurant & Bar

Nelson Way sits on Dowling Street in Nelson Bay, in the beautiful Port Stephens area north of Newcastle. A versatile café, restaurant and bar, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality food, good drinks and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere — the kind of all-day spot that works equally well for a coffee, a meal or drinks in a popular holiday town.

The appeal is that combination of quality food, good coffee and drinks and a relaxed, welcoming setting in a convenient Nelson Bay location, ideal for a leisurely breakfast, a casual lunch, a relaxed dinner or drinks. Its versatile, all-day offering makes it a genuine go-to in Port Stephens, and Nelson Way has clearly won over both locals and visitors.

With a 4.6 rating from nearly 600 reviews, it's clearly delighting its visitors. 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 Port Stephens in peak season.