Hunter Valley
Set in Carillion's Tallavera Grove winery, this French restaurant run by the Hunter Valley's most storied chef (Robert Molines) has a carefully crafted,…
Must-see restaurants in Sydney Region
Newcastle
Sweet little Subo gets everything right, from the generous attitude of its enthusiastic young team to its interesting wine selection and romantic…
Hunter Valley
Inside the Hungerford Hill winery complex is the area's highest-rated restaurant, offering assured contemporary fare and stellar service in an attractive…
Hunter Valley
Local lad Frank Fawkner's compact space tucked into a corner of Oakvale winery makes you feel you are all – chefs, waiters, diners – on a convivial shared…
Sydney Region
Wow! On the riverbank upstream from Berowa Waters township and only accessible by boat or seaplane, this Glenn Murcutt–designed restaurant is a real…
Newcastle
Stylishly flaunting its warehouse chic on this light industrial street in the West End, the Edwards is back from the ashes after a disastrous 2018 fire…
Hunter Valley
Pokolbin needed an open-daily breakfast option and this stellar bakery and cafe lays down perfect foundations for a day of tasting. Dishes like beetroot…
Hunter Valley
For a fabulous lunch, head to this relaxed younger-sibling incarnation of the Hunter's top restaurant, Muse. Dine outside on a seasonal menu of European…
Blue Mountains
A warm welcome awaits at Leura's long-standing fine diner. Despite its contemporary approach, it's a brasserie at heart, so the food is generous and…
Newcastle
This elegant dining room near the beach opens pleasantly to the street, where extra tables sit under the plane trees. The cuisine is refined and stylishly…
Hunter Valley
Claim a table by the fireside in winter or in the garden in summer to enjoy the rustic dishes served at this deservedly popular Italian-inflected cafe in…
Newcastle
The punchy single-origin coffee, refreshing frappés and delicious gelato are great at this hugely welcoming spot, and the location right opposite…
Katoomba
Bringing visitors and locals together, this is an upbeat spot that combines three happy things – craft beer, pizza and live music (on Friday and Saturday…
Hunter Valley
If you need a solid feed to prep for an afternoon's wine tasting, this casual winery spot fits the bill. Food is designed for sharing, which is just as…
Blue Mountains
The Fumo site has seen a few restaurants in recent years, but this has ingredients for longevity, with a convivial, high-volume interior and a short,…
Katoomba
Descend the stairs to time travel back 40 years, with Australian classic like milkshakes, spiders (fizzy drinks with a scoop of ice cream) and artfully…
Sydney Region
The short, seafood-heavy menu does a fine job of stealing attention from the spectacular views at this white-linen place at Terrigal beach's southern end…
Katoomba
This historic building has two distinct spaces. Comfortably eclectic decor in the upstairs bar-diner inspires lounging around enjoying the cocktails and…
Sydney Region
Bringing a bit of glam to central Gosford, this bar-restaurant complex on the main drag is very OTT, with a vast interior, dark-wood fittings and a…
Hunter Valley
Enjoy a meal in fine country comfort overlooking the paddocks and gum trees in this inviting dining room at Spicers Vineyards Estate. The food is…
Newcastle
Watch the Merewether Beach action from one of many spaces in this classic complex. The promenade cafe offers coffee and lazy breakfasts; there's a busy…
Sydney Region
In a privileged position by the water at peaceful Patonga, looking across to West Head, this sprawling indoor-outdoor order-at-the-counter restaurant is…
Blue Mountains
A top spot for a pre-walk breakfast or post-falls lunch, this handsome place strikes you on entry with its display cabinets bulging with good-looking food…
Newcastle
A cut above most of the restaurants in this likeable waterside strip, Nagisa has a pleasant indoor-outdoor seating area and a menu of Japanese and…
Newcastle
This understated pizza and pasta joint is a real hot spot for locals craving wood-fired pizza. The sparsely topped, crisp-based pizzas are so authentic…
Newcastle
A happy indoor-outdoor venue that had just opened at the time of research and brings new life to the former railway signal box near the waterfront. Eggs,…
Blue Mountains
With a mission to take you around the world in a single sitting, this elegant place on the highway offers very tasty fusion share plates. They play fast…
Sydney Region
Share tasty, unpretentious, flavourful Modern Australian creations at this very cute wooden beach house right on the sand at idyllic little Pearl Beach…
Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop
Hunter Valley
Along with the great range of stinky desirables filling the cheese counter and gloriously whiffy fromagerie fridge, there are deli platters, pizzas,…
Newcastle
A block away from Newcastle Beach, Bocados (the name means 'mouthfuls') has a menu featuring an intriguing range of small and large tapas plates that…
Hunter Valley
With a lovely outlook over the vines from the array of floor-to-ceiling windows, this place is bustling but intimate. Flavoursome dishes are produced from…
Hunter Valley
It's a romantic, dreamy outlook over vines and hills from the outdoor tables here at sunset. Pleasantly removed from the busy heart of things, this…
Sydney Region
The Cregan family has been serving fish and chips here since 1974. Grab them takeaway and enjoy in the park (like the pelicans, who are fed daily at 3pm)…
Blue Mountains
Just above the station, this is a surprising find: set in a lush garden, the interior and verandah of a Blue Mountains mansion hold a restaurant serving…
Blue Mountains
It's hard to stay anonymous when you do the best coffee in town, so you might only just squeeze into this bijou two-roomed cafe. There's an appetising…
Katoomba
Push through the unpromising entrance to this charming dining room inside a heritage home. It's a local favourite for its seasonal dishes drizzled in…
Katoomba
In a rather inauspicious location in a shopping arcade off the main drag, this has a pleasing blend of Asian street-food-style snacks and fusion dishes…
Hunter Valley
There's a tempting array of dishes at this Broke restaurant, where much of the produce is sourced from the kitchen garden and farm; the rest comes from…
Newcastle
In a heritage weatherboard cottage overlooking a park and the river, this is a charming spot indeed. It packs out for weekend breakfasts and offers classy…
Newcastle
What at first glance appears to be a generic Aussie sports pub has a gourmet secret going. Upstairs in the Crown and Anchor Hotel an airy space with an…
