The best Restaurants in Newcastle ranking of February 2025

659 restaurant menus in Newcastle, (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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My Baker
My Baker
95/100 (258 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Café
"I love My Baker! The food is amazing and the staff are equally so. Their burgers are some of the best I’ve had - and I’m not just saying that...."
Franc James
"Awesome bakery where I had a delicious sandwich and the best Portuguese tart I’ve ever had! The bread was also deliciously good. The pies and..."
The Hungry Fox
"A lovely well mannered young man made us an amazing sandwich but the florentines were without a doubt the best I've had. And I've tried lots from all..."
Deb G
"Fantastic pies and egg and bacon sausage rolls. Great selection yummy cakes. Friendly service. Very Reasonable pricing for a family for..."
Andrea Goding
"Love having coffee ☕️here in the afternoon, worker is great and good for conversation can’t resist the carrot cake! Keep it up..."
Michelle
"good pie. nice coffee (they had almond milk which was great) Portuguese tart was good too. over all a pleasant clean..."
Courtney abbott
Lock's Paddock
Lock's Paddock
97/100 (145 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Spanish
Italian
Italian
Spanish
European
Dinner
Pasta
Pesto
Spanish
European
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
Haeundae
86/100 (145 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Korean
Asian
Korean
Asian
Korean
Drift Cafe
Drift Cafe
82/100 (144 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Australian
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Burger
Café
Australian
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"I absolutely love this place! Came here last time just over a year ago and fell in love with their Veggie Tacos 😍 Excellent service, very..."
Valentina
"Love this place! Great fresh menu, something light or heavy depending on your mood, backed up by great drinks. Also a quiet and bright place, good..."
Sam Teebo
"Great staff, great coffee, great food. Couldn’t recommend this neighborhood coffee shop more. The staff has been great, especially during this..."
Greg Clymer
"Got a little bit lost because the name of the place is Cuppa Joe's but still the food is so good and the staff are just..."
Larry Parane
"Our new favourite breakfast spot! Super friendly staff, great location and the food was amazing! Best avo on toast I've ever had, and so cheap as..."
Cody mckay
"Best toastie I've ever had! Chicken, mashed avo, bacon cooked perfectly with no fat!! No medium sized coffee..."
Lindy Loo
Earp Distilling Co.
Earp Distilling Co.
98/100 (143 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Dining bars
Cafe
Contemporary
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Dining bars
Australian
Bar
Pub
Café
Contemporary
Private Dining
Table Service
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Hokkaiya Restaurant
98/100 (140 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Sit down
Sushi
Japanese
Cheap Eats
Happy Inn
88/100 (140 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Chinese
Asian
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Pickled & Pressed
Pickled & Pressed
89/100 (139 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Juice & Smoothies
Chat Chai
Chat Chai
78/100 (137 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Asian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food & service was exceptional! Love the spring rolls, best so far amongst all the Asian restaurants in Newcastle. The salt & pepper was generous..."
Lisa Lee Allerton
"Lovely food and great service. I had Pad Thai chicken with extra chilli. Had nice flavour and a bit of a..."
Dan Fuller
"The food was excellent couldn't fault the service. Best..."
Gail Gregory
"Excellent food that was fresh, fast and delicious. The $10.90 lunch special was really good value for what you get and the customer service was on..."
Ben Hastie
"Great location up on the balcony. I asked the waiter to recommend a dish, which was red duck curry and coconut rice. It was AMAZING! Generous..."
Carol Ritchie
"Happy Thai. Lovely and friendly service. Meals came quickly and while not extraordiny, were very nice. Easy place to eat if you are in the Derby St..."
Buzz
"Delicious food. Well placed. Good Service.. Have eaten here a number of times, both dine in and takeaway. Always delicious. Fast service...."
Ben Hardy
"Reliably excellent thai! Definitely above average, (which for thai equates to awesome). I always take guests visiting Newcastle here because it's a..."
Lucinda T
"I don't even care that they are blatantly coasting off an already successful Thai restaurant chain, Chat Thai. The food at this place is always..."
Raveski
"Chat Chai has the best Thai on Darby Street and an unique lineup of dishes. My favourites are the Hor Mok Pla (spelling??) and Crying..."
Shannon Murdoch
"Really nice Thai restaurant. Quite a westernised menu, but if you've only had Thai food in Australia or a western country you won't notice that much...."
Lachlan Burnet
"Fantastic food with reasonable price, especially love their panang curry and satay chicken. Friendly staffs and nice environment on the..."
Alice Thomsons
"Its got a friendly stuff And food was nice.and loved the spring rolls with the love source. I want to go..."
JANET NICHOLLS
"Best thai around, great service,..."
Ben Stewart
"Have to try Crying Tiger ! It is..."
Baris Guner
"really yummy Thai..."
Kellie Toogood
Lulus Cafe Poke
Lulus Cafe Poke
78/100 (135 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Australian
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Salmon
Australian
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"My new favourite! Amazing pokebowls, all ingredients so fresh and such high quality! Beautiful fitout, very cool spot to eat! Would highly..."
Jessica Sneddon
"I only wish I’d been earlier 👍 My new favourite food in Newcastle. Presentation is outstanding and the flavour is even better . Could easily..."
Scherie Gambin
"Had a Chicken Schnitzel Poké bowl and a Passionfruit Pop yesterday. Can recommend. So..."
Gabbi Innes
"Absolutely loved my poke bowl today, so filling & delicious!! Will definitely be coming back..."
Jade Renae Walkom
"Great place to be social and have some drinks with dinner. Immensely..."
Thomas Burke
"Delicious! 👌🏽 Healthy fresh decent servings..."
Aimee Dhillon
"Matt Whalen did..."
Geoff Allwood
Sprocket Roasters
Sprocket Roasters
77/100 (134 ratings)
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Australian
Café
Takeout
Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I was absolutely awestruck with the excellent quality of the coffee from this coffee lounge. Very laid back, quiet, relaxing environment. The staff..."
Dion Casey
"Great coffee, had 2 types that were incredibly distinctive, had the zucchini fritters with Aioli and bacon and things have not been the same since...."
Michael Kirwan
"Easily one of a few places vying for best coffee in Newcastle, but the service seems to have dropped off..."
Jesse Tribby
"The coffee and food was delicious. Service a bit on the slow side but it is worth the wait! I recommend a visit or 2..."
Mary-Jane Alexander
"Awesome coffee, delicious sweets, and wholesome yummy..."
Neale Siebert
"THE BEST COFFEE IN NEWCASTLE! Seriously if you haven't been get onto..."
Amazingly-aimz-ish
Subway
Subway
70/100 (134 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"This was the best subway experience I've ever had. Salads placed considerately on the sub and time taken by the owner to make sure I was happy with..."
William Oxley
"Customer service is great! One of the girls there maddie always remembers my order, I don’t have to tell her what’s on it! Food is always good!..."
Ben Woodbine
"The server instantly greeted our table with Waters that had that awesome ice in it. We took a minute to look over the menu since it was our first..."
Tracy Castro
Bistro Dalby
Bistro Dalby
81/100 (131 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Salad
Steak Dianne
Sit down
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"My wife and I ate one of the best meals we have ever eaten here last night. We eat out every Thursday night and I in particular am very hard to..."
Scott “Chewy” Hill
"We had an excellent dinner at Bistro Dalby. The staff couldn't have been friendlier, attentive or more accommodating. The food was excellent and..."
Christine Knight
"Dined here on a Sunday night with my wife and Mum visiting from QLD. Service was excellent, very friendly and professional. We had 2 x barramundi..."
Mark Cecil
The Grumpy Baker
The Grumpy Baker
71/100 (131 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Australian
Cheap Eats
Seasalt Restaurant
Seasalt Restaurant
81/100 (130 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
International
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Beef
Pasta
Oyster
Risotto
Salmon
Seafood Platters
Prawns
Sit down
International
Australian
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We often stay at Rydges and have eaten at many of the local restaurants. Wharf 350 is consistently better than the others so is now our first choice..."
Bob H
"We absolutely enjoyed our dinner at the bar. The Seafood Chowder and Margarita Pizza was very delicious and exceed our expectations. Bar staff were..."
Melati Kamaruddin
"So..."
Sandra Auro
"The food's great, the staff are great, it's in a great spot. One of our favourite..."
Ian Mossop
"Good food and great views of Newcastle..."
David Loaney
The Blind Baker
The Blind Baker
95/100 (128 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Dinner
"Creative and delicious dishes-- yum!!!! Make sure to support this wonderful chef and get some amazing meals out of the..."
Alison Romano
"This place is a MUST for all gluten free people. I was delighted by the range I could have as a coeliac including a variety of pies, sausage rolls,..."
Carmel E
"Dad absolutely loves his pies, pastries and cakes. So when he was recently diagnosed as coeliac it was a bit of a struggle adjusting to his new diet..."
Jono P
"This bakery is extraordinary! A Mecca for any coeliac. The pies and sausage rolls are better than any I've had gluten free or not! You would be able..."
Sean Lingens
"So I ordered a gf loaf. Delivery was a bit late so they home delivered for me. So happy with..."
Vanessa Nickerson
"Great place for gluten free meat pies, sausage rolls, and slices! They also do a tasty scone. This place is coeliac safe and..."
DJ Dub
"Amazing gluten free range. The Jaffa birthday cake and lemon slice are mind blowing. The unique specials are a great surprise. I've had dreams about..."
Kara Bissett
"Love it !!! Gluten free and coeliac friendly..."
Antonella Pannunzio
"Awesome Gluten Free options available, staff are very friendly. Good selection of breads, cakes, pies and slices at reasonable prices. Outdoor..."
Emma White
Bahn Mi 233
86/100 (127 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vietnamese
Vietnamese
Vietnamese
Jam's Karaoke & Bar
Jam's Karaoke & Bar
92/100 (126 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Street Food
Japanese
Street Food
Sit down
Street Food
Japanese
Cheap Eats
Mickey & Co
Mickey & Co
98/100 (314 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Café
"NEW SPECIAL AVAILABLE ALL DAY $10 BACON & EGG ROLL WITH A COFFEE great value for awesome fresh made food, make sure you swing past the cafe to get..."
Norma Farrow
"This cafe has some great directional signage to the store, the coffee was 7/10 and the cleanliness was very good as well as the service; parking..."
S. McMahon
"What a wonderful little joint! We escaped a heavy rain and decided to have some breakfast here. Holy guacamole, the portions are very generous! The..."
Artur Daylidonis (Yorzic)
"Expected a sort of trucking stop but was pleasantly surprised. The staff was friendly and personable. The food excellent and coffee the best for..."
Gillian Elbro
"We stopped for breakfast. The staff is courteous and friendly. Had a latte and a cappuccino, which were both excellent. The veggie burrito wrap was..."
Subeksha Shrestha
"had a pit stop at Mickey and Co. as we were traveling to Coffs from Sydney and I must say it was worth the slight detour! We ordered a soy cap, (..."
R. Szeto.
"Such good food could've wept happiness everywhere. Two meals for less than the price of 1 double pizza deal. Coffee spot on. All hot, all good..."
Benjamin Byron
Wharf Restaurant And Bar
Wharf Restaurant And Bar
79/100 (125 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Oyster
Prawns
Schnitzel
Lamb
Pesto
Pork
Sit down
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
One Picket Fence
One Picket Fence
93/100 (121 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Café
Café
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love this place! And the staff r amazing 😘👍🏼❤️ Service always on point 🙌🏼❤️ Thanku..."
Kylie Gibson
"Love this beautiful place. Service,service service is amazing as well as the food. Great place for meeting for breakie after Saturday morning..."
Monique Malone
"This is my fave go-to place for smashed avo on toast and hot choc. Great service and super friendly..."
Lesa Cannon
"Fabulous coffee, Amazing tomato relish, the bbq bacon,egg and relish rolls are delicious and so are the croissants with bacon and eggs. Great to see..."
Julie-Anne Cole
"Great service, happy friendly and helpful! Great food, great portion sizes and best of all GREAT coffee, and I am fussy..."
Jen Nelson
"Fabulous fresh! food.. coffee..great menu! .. and service! Highly recommend!..."
Paige Renshaw
"Super lovely team with big smiles served me this morning� Their awesome knowledge of the ingredients in their products helped this time poor,..."
Sonya Franklin
"Very friendly staff, willing to go the extra mile to achieve customer satisfaction. Great food &..."
John A Linabury
"This morning I had one of the best bacon and egg rolls of my..."
Dean Hawkins
"Breakfast and coffee were delicious, with a warm and friendly environment ☕️ new fave breakfast..."
Brodey Corbett
"Took myself out for a rare lunch outside of work. Pleasantly surprised by my delish sandwich. The chicken, spinach, goji berry jam and brie sandwich..."
Belinda Cabban
"Quick and friendly service here every time I've been! Great cold brew and their savoury items like the breakky roll or burrito are good. Best..."
Al Charles
"Had a great breaky here on Monday the owner Ange was lovely, the food and coffee were delicious and it was toasty warm inside on a cold cold morning,..."
Nicole Baines
"Great coffee and food, friendly staff, try their home made sausage rolls - sensational..."
Andrew Keyworth
"Not bad...but very expensive!! $24 for a big breakfast. $10 for 2 eggs and One piece of sourdough toast. And $13 for an egg and bacon roll!! Food..."
Steve Karamitsis
"Angela, Janet and Brendan along with the other amazing staff here make any visit a pleasure. A quiet refuge in the hustle bustle of the city with..."
Alan Byrne
"nice food at good prices, exceptionally friendly and funny staff. you'll find locals and visitors here, and the breakfast menu has a good..."
Stephen Gillies
"Sauteed brussel sprouts, delicious. Service was excellent. Sat outside with our dog, staff were very friendly. Blanckets and heaters available for..."
Wayne Boyle
"Excellent food, great coffee, friendly staff. Enough..."
Shane Gardiner
Lambton Lunchbox
73/100 (651 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Deli
Fast food
Deli
"I just finished a delicious chicken schnitzel Mexican wrap for lunch. There won't be any need for another big meal tonight! Freshly made with fresh..."
Ross Harrigan
"I've been going here, on and off, since about 2013. It's your typical hot food lunchery, maybe a bit better than typical. Paul & Deb, the..."
Dermott Banana
"I’ve been going here for years now and with good reason. The new team are just doing a brilliant job of being the most efficient they can. Great..."
Joseph Baran
"Awesome food, fast service, great pricing and friendly staff. What more could you ask for. We will be back! Thank..."
Leanne Holloway
"If you love a good balanced caramel latte, look no further, get Alanna to make it, consistent perfection! Get a schnitty salad sandwich while you're..."
Pete Gabriel
Blackbutt Fish & Chips
Blackbutt Fish & Chips
77/100 (120 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Grill
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
"First time tonight my husband and I have tried, and yum!!! Best fish we have had and we have tried a few fish n chip shops around newy 👍Throughly..."
Vicki Clince
"Just want to say thank you so much for a great lunch, they are so tasty and fresh cooked fish. I would recommend people to come and try it out. The..."
Lilian Trinh
"Delicious and good quality foods. We had bacon & egg bun, hash brown, barramundi & chips. Great foods & excellent services. Thank you Amee & Max..."
Kristy Tang
"Best Burgers in Newcastle plus the Crumb Fish & Chip's Meal is to die for..."
Pauline Fae
"always fresh and fast! great, friendly service..."
Peta-Jayne Rutten
Empire Diner
81/100 (120 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Australian
Bar
Pub
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Australian
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great to meet the manager. He helped us with setting my nieces 21st on Friday 24th June. Friendly and helpful staff. We are from a polynesian..."
Annemarie McCarthy
"Bowls, beer, bikinis on the beach. Very nice staff on the bar. Great food, highly recommend the empire chicken schnitzel. Excellent grass bowling..."
elhombre73
"Best food I’ve ever had, made us feel so welcome and like we’re all family! Kid friendly..."
Sarah Foxx
"Great vibe, semi reasonable prices at a prime location. A few pokies and pool tables. Ideal for a pub feed or catch up..."
Reuben Swain
"Very friendly and nice food for all, asian feeling welcomed haha what a..."
JK Seo
"Great location for..."
Chin-Hwi Ang
"One of my favourite bowlos. Easy going with digital sign in. The usual beers. Good pub food (not open monday). Two excellent pool tables and BBQ..."
Bo van der Zanden
Hunter Gourmet Pizza
Hunter Gourmet Pizza
81/100 (119 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Pizza
Mid-range
"These are the Very Best Pizzas in Newcastle! The staff are Fantastic, being a Family owned & run business, there Friendliness makes you feel like you..."
Grant Sheather
"Been getting pizza from HGP for a year or 2 now. We don’t bother with any other pizza shops. Their pizzas, calzones and extras are great (fresh..."
Harley Doughty
"Great tasting pizzas, plenty of extra toppings to add as well. Good pricing for what you get. A number of gluten free options that are safe for..."
DJ Dub
G&g Gelato
G&g Gelato
70/100 (118 ratings)
Dessert
Italian
Italian
Lunch
Pasta
Ice Cream
Gelato
Arancini
Pesto
Café
Italian
Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Alder Park Sports Club
Alder Park Sports Club
86/100 (116 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Diner
Spanish
Australian
Pub
Chinese
Asian
Malaysian
Thai
Diner
Spanish
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Spanish
Diner
Pub
Australian
Sports bars
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Playgrounds
Live Music
Lunch
Dinner
"Had a wonderful dinner at Norma's bistro, it is a wonderful spot to bring kids as there is plenty of room for them to run around and there is a small..."
Jack Turner
"Norma's Bistro... amazing food, great atmosphere, beautiful service. Kids also loved the play..."
Chevonne Parker
"Finally! Found our local. Great food, friendly staff and fun atmosphere. Been down a few times and will be back with alarming regularity. Thank you..."
Marnie Davey
"Dining room has been done up 50s style Had a nice chicken schnitzel Lovely..."
Bronwyn Duggan
"Great friendly atmosphere with all ages and the Greek restaurant was really good I recommend the souvlaki but it all looked the bomb. Also try the..."
Dino
"Fantastic feel, friendly environment. Definitely be..."
Tony Miller
"What a great find. A Greek gem. Family friendly down to earth spot to get your Greek on, and enjoy Mediterranean Greek food. Home cooked stlye and..."
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