Signal Box Newcastle
155 Wharf Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
ClosedToday 11:30 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A well-regarded waterfront restaurant on Newcastle's harbour, rated 4.6 across more than 1,300 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 11:30 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:30
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:30
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:30
- Friday
- 11:30 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 15:30
Why it's worth checking out
Signal Box sits on Wharf Road on Newcastle's harbour, a well-regarded restaurant in a lovely waterfront position. Making the most of its setting by the water, it's earned a strong reputation for quality dining with a view — the kind of relaxed yet polished venue that suits a meal, drinks or a special occasion on the Newcastle foreshore.
The appeal is that combination of quality cooking and a scenic harbourside location, ideal for a relaxed lunch, a special dinner or drinks overlooking the water. With the harbour and the city's foreshore precinct right there, it's an easy and picturesque spot to settle in and enjoy the waterside surrounds.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,300 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular waterfront restaurant fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're after a table with the best of the harbour views, dining with a group, or marking a special occasion on the Newcastle foreshore.
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 1,389 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
- 95
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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