Scratchleys on the Wharf
200 Wharf Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
ClosedToday 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 19:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A popular waterfront seafood restaurant in Newcastle with a 4.0 rating across nearly 2,000 diners.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 19:30
- TuesdayToday
- 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 19:30
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 13:30, 17:00 – 19:30
- Friday
- 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 19:30
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 20:00
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 14:30
Why it's worth checking out
Scratchleys on the Wharf enjoys a lovely waterfront position on Wharf Road in Newcastle, by the harbour. With nearly 2,000 reviews behind its 4.0 rating, it's a much-loved local institution.
The appeal is fresh seafood and quality dining with a harbour view — a great choice for a memorable meal, a catch-up with friends or a special occasion by the water. Newcastle's revitalised harbourfront, close to the city and the beaches, makes it easy to fold a visit into a wider day out.
Menus, trading hours and availability change over time, and busy nights may call for a booking. To be sure of a table and the latest details, it's worth contacting the restaurant directly before you plan your visit, especially on weekends.
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 4.0 from 1,989 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
- 60
- 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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