The Buoys Nelson Bay - Restaurant, Cafe And Bar

The Buoys sits on Donald Street at Nelson Bay, the popular seaside hub of the beautiful Port Stephens region north of Newcastle. A well-regarded restaurant, cafe and bar, it's a versatile all-rounder — combining quality food and good drinks with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, the kind of spot that works equally well for a coffee, a casual lunch, a relaxed dinner or drinks while holidaying in Port Stephens.

The appeal is that combination of quality food, a good drinks offering and a relaxed, characterful setting in a great Nelson Bay location, ideal for a leisurely breakfast, a casual lunch, a relaxed dinner or drinks. Its flexible, all-day offering suits the easygoing holiday mood of Port Stephens perfectly, and The Buoys has clearly won over both locals and visitors.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 520 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular spot in a busy holiday town fills up over weekends and summer, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — though for a meal, a coffee or a drink at Nelson Bay, it's often just a matter of dropping in at The Buoys.