The best Restaurants in Kempsey ranking of February 2025

45 restaurant menus in Kempsey, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Lou's Cafe Restaurant
Lou's Cafe Restaurant
73/100 (1280 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
Australian
Diner
Gluten Free Options
International
Cafe
International
Australian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Nachos
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Schnitzel
Pancakes
Cakes
Fish
Salad
Pork
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Sit down
Diner
International
Australian
Café
Takeout
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Reservations
Dog Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Travelled back through time with old interiors and movie posters. Decent coffee and the meal was worth the money. I had grilled Barramundi with fish..."
Valapha G
"Adorable retro restaurant and cafe. We had breakfast at Lou’s and it was a lovely experience. You’ll feel like you’re back in time with the..."
Carol C
"Fabulous local Kempsey iconic cafe's. Lou's Cafe has amazing country service with a smile. Delicious food, we even met the owner Lou who actually..."
Murray Barclay
"Visited Lou's for dinner on Saturday evening with my 11 year old boy. We both had fabulous and generous meals. We were so impressed we went back for..."
Ross Muir
"Great food , really good coffee, great atmosphere, good table service. Plus wine and beer. Pasta dishes, and wonderful..."
Ingrid Drummond
"What a great Cafe restaurant! They're open all day from 7am till late for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We had afternoon tea there and the..."
Cheryl Mathews
"Lou's Cafe food is the best place in Mid North Coast. It located in Kempsey. Delicious foods and staff are..."
Yen Goward
"Great meals, the milkshakes are fantastic, deserts are always worth a..."
Jim Quick
Mcdonald's
Mcdonald's
70/100 (1054 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
Australian
Australian
Fast Food
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Burger
Fast food
Australian
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Kempsey Chinese Restaurant
Kempsey Chinese Restaurant
74/100 (448 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
"Great food, Great service and very friendly staff. We enjoy eating there. Deffinetly worth a..."
Birite West Kempsey
"One of, if not the best, curry chicken I’ve ever had. Very cheap, quick and friendly also. Fried rice also one of the best. Only thing missing was..."
Ryan Taylor
"Excellent food 100%worth the money & The staff are so..."
christine oldfield
The South Kempsey Corner Store
The South Kempsey Corner Store
92/100 (759 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Healthy
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
Burger
Bagels
Fast food
Café
Australian
Healthy
Street Parking
Seating
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Travelling from Melbourne, I checked the reviews I thought I would try the place out Walked in, 2-3 customers, looked like a cafe from the 70’s..."
Ian Bloor
"Great coffee, delightful friendly relaxed young servers and had a tasty southern fried milk bun burger with fries. Great spot after mountain biking..."
Pat Carpenter
"For too long Kempsey & it’s surrounds have been the poor cousin to Coff’s Harbour & Port Macquarie. Gradually though, things are starting to..."
Kenny Jones
"Lovely find after camping near by on our roadtrip. Staff were super friendly and welcoming, coffee was excellent and food was delish. Nice little..."
Deanna Smith
"The local corner store in Kempsey is also a local cafe! The food is sensational. Clearly a favourite of the locals it was pumping when we drove..."
Wayne Ng
"Best Brekky Burger.. fresh .. tasty high quality and low price. A great little find passing through town. Plenty of products and friendly staff...."
michelle kellner
"Excellent burgers, would recommend if you're passing..."
Stuart Armstrong
"Great breakfast burgers! Coffee also good. Friendly service. Nice little place for a stop through..."
Andre S
Kfc
70/100 (378 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
Fast Food
Fast food
Fast food
Great Northern Hotel Chinese Restaurant
Great Northern Hotel Chinese Restaurant
78/100 (338 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Pub
Chinese
Seafood
Australian
Fast food
Pub
Fast Food
Seafood
Chinese
Sit down
Pub
Fast food
Chinese
Seafood
Australian
Mid-range
"Food, staff and atmosphere is amazing. Great place for the whole family to get a great meal at a reasonable price..."
Angela Groth
"Excellent pub 💯 the best beer 🍻 and the staff are pretty damn amazing!..."
Annika Henderson
"Love going here staff are warm and friendly great service my getaway from life..."
Donna Hudson
"I was fortunate to stumble on a vibrant music group Vanessa Lea and Road Train. Great..."
Stephan Winter
"Only pub in town that has bands and entertainment ... And the staff are..."
Ollie Leaney
"Great to see the support of the no bet weekend..."
Craig Burns
Robbie's Espresso Bar & Cafe
Robbie's Espresso Bar & Cafe
93/100 (291 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Omelette
Falafel
Juice & Smoothies
Pancakes
Salad
Salmon
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Burger
Tumblegum Bakehouse & Cafe
Tumblegum Bakehouse & Cafe
83/100 (269 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bakeries
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
Cakes
Sandwiches
Sit down
Australian
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Domino's Pizza Kempsey
Domino's Pizza Kempsey
70/100 (245 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Fast Food
Fast food
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Fast food
Pizza
Italian
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The pizza was pretty good. But the it was NOT SLICED PROPERLY. I grabbed a piece of the pizza and it just ripped. Not trying to be rude or anything...."
Jason Vickers
"Duty Manager was fantastic. My order was ready, piping hot and delicious. Thank you to the team at..."
alex nelson
"Big thanks to whomever made our 3-pizza, 2 chicken bite boxes today.... They were so tasty and fresh and full of ingredients - Delicious!!..."
Rebekah and Aysia
Kempsey Macleay Rsl Club & Freshwater Grill
Kempsey Macleay Rsl Club & Freshwater Grill
85/100 (502 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Pork
Salad
Duck
Salmon
Ribs
Schnitzel
Australian
Bar
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Zannies Pizzas
Zannies Pizzas
95/100 (230 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Vegan Options
Australian
Fast Food
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Fast food
Pizza
Australian
Takeout
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Great, reasonably priced pizzas. You can order online, via phone or drop in and wait. Takeaway only. Good family deals..."
Roslyn Mearns
"Passing through town, saw some good reviews... they're spot on. The best pizza, loaded with the freshest ingredients, just have a look at it. Looks..."
Josh Davies
"So much topping!! Well worth paying the extra to get such a tasty pizza! We will definitely be back..... And recommend!..."
Rebekah and Aysia
"Delicious pizza and legendary service! The staff went above and beyond to service our order and to meet our dietary requirements. Toppings were fresh..."
Bee Madsen
The West Kempsey Hotel
The West Kempsey Hotel
87/100 (229 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Calamari
Steak Sandwich
Waffle Tower
Barramundi Chips and Salad
Crispy Skin Grilled Barramundi with Potato Mash and Asparagus
Rack of Lamb with Red Wine Jus Gravy and Vegetables
Australian
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Rossco's Cafe
Rossco's Cafe
94/100 (219 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Cafe
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Café
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Hubby and I always drop by and had coffee: mocha & mocha frappe for our fridates. Lovely friendly staffs, good customer services, complement to the..."
Cecile Toms
"A nice place to spend time with a friend. Good service, friendly staff. Easy access plus a quiet outside garden area away from street..."
Fay Wright
"My partner and I dined for breakfast , Thursday (today 7th), it was extremely busy and can I just applaud each and everyone of the staff for managing..."
Melanie Aldridge
"Great cafe, I just wanted coffee and I got great coffee, nice and gutsy, well made and exactly what I asked for. The young lady was pleasant and..."
David Stanmore
"Beautiful coffee last Wednesday and breakfast was delicious, the best! Such a warm and friendly team. What a gem Edit: 18/3 another fantastic mind..."
Sherry Bodge
"It was a breakfast delight. It was a group of 10 ppl, and we ordered a lot of food (with customizations), but Rachel was so patient with us in taking..."
siddharth khandelwal
"So far, this is the best cafe around Kempsey (if you're in the town centre) great food, friendly staff, nice little cafe with outdoor seating at the..."
dezuchan
"1000000 times cleaner then the Cafe next door and Jason is the best chef on the Macleay even before this business started.And prices are..."
Nathan Smith
Depot Kempsey
Depot Kempsey
80/100 (209 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Café
Australian
Café
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Nice coffee and food, good views Good breakfast choices Nice..."
Adrian Morrisson
"Regular customer for brunch with my kiddies and sometimes hubby! Love the food and coffee is always really good and strong! Great staff and service...."
Bethany Cole
"Really great breakfast and good, strong coffee. Ordered bacon and eggs on toast. Eggs were fluffy and bacon was cooked just right. Coffee had a good..."
Craig Chiffers
"This is a great cafe to have a snack with friends. The atmosphere is great with large ceilings and wide spaces for people to sit in. With comfy..."
Za F
"Great place to meet with friends or just have a quiet coffee. Fabulous..."
greg Dowling
"Great food, Yummy coffee, Great staff. Thank..."
Jo B
"Great coffee Very friendly staff And the shop is very..."
Will Aylward
Kempsey Heights
74/100 (251 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Australian
Maharaja Tandoori Indian Restaurant
Maharaja Tandoori Indian Restaurant
90/100 (174 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
"There were limited staff but the food was perfect. I thought the food was fresh, tasteful and cooked well, very unexpected as the decor seemed dated...."
Fred El-harris
"Such beautiful food, waitress is such a lovely lady running the front of house by herself and did an amazing job for a packed out restaurant. We got..."
melony haydon
"I have been to this Indian restaurant a number of times and have always had a pleasant experience. The food is authentic and the spices are spot on...."
Shane A
"We got takeaway from here for the first time last night and were really impressed. We live 15 minutes out of town and everything was still really hot..."
Suzie Robertson
"great food. flavour was excellent. I had a chicken dish, that was almost all chicken. friendly staff.prices are a bit high. I did find I got gouged..."
10 5
"Terrific surprise when we checked into the Kempsey Rose Motor Inn. The service was great, food delicious and they were very family friendly with..."
Donna Nicholson
"I had dinner with two friends who are both amazing cooks and we were all blown away by the taste sensations we experienced, some of the best Indian..."
jamie rylance
Favourite Noodle Box
Favourite Noodle Box
70/100 (171 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Chinese
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast Food
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Fast food
Chinese
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
"Freshly cooked in front of you, and so many..."
Shona Das
"These are the BEST PRICES in town & the Staff are So Friendly & Helpful. Also they have a variety of meal choices to choose from & they even have..."
Rachell Spoehr
"Incredibly delicious! Big portions of good quality, fresh food prepared in front of you. I would eat here every day if I could! Plus it's cheap! $10..."
Stephanie Madden
"Loved my meal tonight I ordered ' No 1 on the menu' with extra chili...yummo so good!! I like to order out a lot and plan on using noodle box from..."
Lyn MI
Kempsey Thai Restaurant
Kempsey Thai Restaurant
88/100 (159 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Asian
Vegan Options
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Prawns
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had no idea this Thai restaurant even existed until tonight. Can honestly say it’s one of the best Thai dinners I have ever..."
Tahni-lee Griffiths
"Excellent flavours, kids love the rice. Fast take-away service. Online menu-log was missing some items, rang instead and got the dish we hoped they..."
m3sca1
"I hadn't eaten here for quite a while after some disappointing food. had take away last night and It was delicious. Plenty of veggies for the..."
sarah hourigan
"Beautiful food; beautiful staff. Restaurant decor needs updating. Some TLC with a Thailand theme would complete the Thailand experience. Bit to open..."
CHOOKA
"A welcomed addition to town when they first arrived, and now they are a go-to staple. If Kempsey Thai were in LA I would not be giving them 5 stars,..."
Courtney Hull
"Lovely staff. Quickest fresh cooked takeaway eva. And the beef green curry and chicken pad thai that we had was delicious. The peanut sauce they gave..."
Beth Shannon
The Coffee Club Kempsey
The Coffee Club Kempsey
70/100 (149 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Toasts
Café
Australian
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Absolutely love coffee clubs coffee, smooth and robust. Great customer experience. Had the favorite on the menu. Camembert cheese, bacon, and chicken..."
CHOOKA
"I was very grateful that my order was taken even though the store was closing. I was presented with a tasty, freshly made meal. The staff could not..."
Vickie Marino
"We recently moved close by and decided to explore our cafe options. We decided to stop by this coffee club and we were so glad we did. My husband and..."
Yvette Mcmanus
"Had a coffee and chicken avocado sandwich yesterday, both barista and front staff were warm and welcoming. Sandwich along with coffee was a delight..."
Harry Sharma
Subway
Subway
76/100 (115 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Fast food
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Sit down
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Master Kebabs
Master Kebabs
70/100 (185 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Arabic
Fast food
Australian
Turkish
Arabic
Fast Food
Kabobs
Fast food
Turkish
Arabic
Australian
Cheap Eats
Maharajas Kitchen Indian Restaurant
Maharajas Kitchen Indian Restaurant
84/100 (95 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Willawarrin Hotel
Willawarrin Hotel
88/100 (93 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Australian
Pub
Australian
Sit down
Pub
Australian
Mid-range
Halfway Shop
Halfway Shop
88/100 (77 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Hubby and I always drop by and had coffee: mocha & mocha frappe for our fridates. Lovely friendly staffs, good customer services, complement to the..."
Cecile Toms
"A nice place to spend time with a friend. Good service, friendly staff. Easy access plus a quiet outside garden area away from street..."
Fay Wright
"My partner and I dined for breakfast , Thursday (today 7th), it was extremely busy and can I just applaud each and everyone of the staff for managing..."
Melanie Aldridge
"Great cafe, I just wanted coffee and I got great coffee, nice and gutsy, well made and exactly what I asked for. The young lady was pleasant and..."
David Stanmore
"Beautiful coffee last Wednesday and breakfast was delicious, the best! Such a warm and friendly team. What a gem Edit: 18/3 another fantastic mind..."
Sherry Bodge
"It was a breakfast delight. It was a group of 10 ppl, and we ordered a lot of food (with customizations), but Rachel was so patient with us in taking..."
siddharth khandelwal
"So far, this is the best cafe around Kempsey (if you're in the town centre) great food, friendly staff, nice little cafe with outdoor seating at the..."
dezuchan
"1000000 times cleaner then the Cafe next door and Jason is the best chef on the Macleay even before this business started.And prices are..."
Nathan Smith
Netherby B&b With River Cafe
Netherby B&b With River Cafe
84/100 (76 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Mediterranean
Fusion
Fusion
Cafe
Australian
Mediterranean
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
Mediterranean
Australian
Café
Fusion
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Red Rooster Kempsey
Red Rooster Kempsey
70/100 (73 ratings)
Restaurants
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Very friendly staff , awesome food, very clean fantastic management would recommend to anyone. People you won't be..."
Sally Jane Tu'akalau
"So today I tried the Red Rooster fried chicken. As someone who loves the "other" fried chicken chain I have been keen to compare. Red Rooster you..."
Glen Killen
"We drove from Port Macquarie to this branch so that we can try their new “crispy chicken” - SATISFRY! (Portmac branch doesn’t offer this yet..."
theworldofrush
"Tried a piece of Red Rooster fried chicken, what can I say, will give KFC a good run, watch out. I m in after being years of KFC fanatics. Juicy,..."
Nicole Goh
Bulk Health Foods Kempsey
Bulk Health Foods Kempsey
89/100 (72 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Healthy
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Juice & Smoothies
Salad
Juice & Smoothies
Quiche
Café
Café
Healthy
Australian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Freshwater Grill
Freshwater Grill
86/100 (331 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Australian
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"my wife had Barramundi with rattatui which she thought was excellent; I had lamb shank with roast veg - a bit bland, I thought… but for a dinner at..."
Chris Gilbey
"Awesome huge size meals. Great value and resturant ambience great. Customer service was so friendly and helpful from both bar and kitchen staff...."
Pearl M
"Delicious food and very welcoming staff. All the meals were super flavourful and of large portions. Beautiful view of the river from the restaurant..."
Aymon Holth
"Peaceful views of the Macleay River and Kempsey Bridge 🌿 (Would love to see more dragon boat regattas, canoes and boats cruise past 😂) Popular..."
Rebekah and Aysia
"We came over for dinner, the service was lovely, we were served by a kind woman named Leigh. She was careful and made sure our meals got to us in a..."
Tayla Reay
"The food was amazing with a beautiful view. The entire experience was only made better with the professional and welcoming staff. They treated you..."
Kenn Gordon
"From the google images of this we couldn’t tell that it is an RSL or an air conditioned, large indoor venue. We ended up at the back of a large..."
Margot Balch
"Outstanding food! The best club food I've ever had. The spaghetti with prawns and cream reduction was perfect, my partner's salmon and veg with salsa..."
Benjamin Luscombe