Oak & Vine Cypress Lakes
15 Thompsons Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
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A well-regarded restaurant at Cypress Lakes in the Hunter Valley with a 4.8 rating across 66 diners.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 17:30 – 21:00
- Friday
- 17:30 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 17:30 – 21:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Oak & Vine Cypress Lakes is a restaurant within Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort in Pokolbin, serving Sri Lankan and contemporary food in a relaxed Hunter Valley setting. It is positioned as a destination for evenings that feel a little more special, with dining available outdoors or inside in an intimate space overlooking the pool and manicured grounds.
Chef Vinura de Silva’s approach brings Asian fusion flavours to the table alongside Hunter Valley wine staples. Dishes named by the restaurant include coconut roti with chilli onion sambal, and Ceylon tea-smoked duck breast with roasted beetroot emulsion, orange, feta and lemongrass foam. These examples suggest a menu that draws on Sri Lankan influences while using a contemporary presentation and flavour combinations.
The venue suits diners looking for a considered dinner in the Pokolbin wine region, whether they prefer an alfresco table, views across the resort grounds or the more vibrant indoor atmosphere. The restaurant describes itself as a place for discerning diners and special nights, making it a natural option for couples and small groups seeking an evening meal rather than a casual stop. Oak & Vine Cypress Lakes has a 4.8 Google rating from 66 reviews.
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 66 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
- 82
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 55
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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