Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Pokolbin
10 restaurant menus in Australia, (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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"A great wine tasting session and highly recommended thank you Neil. Especially loved your unique ability to customise the experience and your..."
Sharon Free
"My dad and I thoroughly enjoyed our tasting here, as well as the delicious charcuterie board. Great start to the day! Dave was a great guide and very..."
Ana Mair
"Unreal experience! We had a group of 10 for a birthday and Neil took care of us - he went over and above, exceeded expectations and we will..."
Jack O'Brien
"An incredible experience! Definitely a place to visit in the Hunter valley. David and Neill were amazing and super informative on the wines we..."
Benjamin Osborne
"One of the best wine tasting experiences I have ever had. Neil was fantastic, very funny and informative. I would highly..."
maddie linnet
"A very pleasant experience doing a wine tasting complemented by a grazing board. We visited on a warm, sunny day, and it was lovely sitting outside...."
Katya Antonov (KAT)
"Fantastic experience, great variety and quality of wines to be tasted and a cheese platter that we couldn't finish. Thoroughly recommend a visit..."
"The Wood restaurant was great.
It is pricey, but the food quality is amazing.
We were wonderfully hosted, however table service was quite slow (they..."
Gareth Pepper
"It was a perfect lunch in Hunter Valley. The food was impressive and all the ingredients were super fresh. All staff were very welcoming..."
hyewon kim
"Very nice pizza and great atmosphere - super busy over Easter but staff were on their game - well worth going..."
John Pickering
"Fantastic hot breakfast options in the morning as well as lovely fresh and high quality dishes from their dining menu. Reservations recommend..."
Blackthorn Hill
"We had dinner at The Wood last night and thoroughly enjoyed the banquet menu. The barramundi and slow cooked lamb were standouts. The restaurant..."
lindsay Hughes
"We were thrilled to be one of the first diners at The Wood last Sunday on their opening weekend. They really have a lovely, modern setting and the..."
Peter Smith
"A very relaxing and tasty way to try the Brokenwood wines. A nice selection of wine matched with a tasty range of canapés in a quiet but comfortable..."
Paul Ryan
"Absolutely loved it, from the happy anniversary at the door to the warmth of the timber cladding and vaulted ceiling. This restaurant takes you..."
"We've stayed here three times and love it. The rooms are large and comfy and equipped with everything you might need, and because there are so few..."
Åshild Næss
"Room and provisions are everything you could want, complimentary wine on arrival, cocktail the next night, reasonably priced mini bar, wood fire..."
Gloria Nicol
"We had an amazing time at Botanicas yesterday
The staff were very attentive
As we were early for our reservation time, we had a glass of wine in..."
Jane Blockley
"We have spent the last few days out here being pampered & it has been extraordinary! From the house to the suite it has been great! Everyone of your..."
Jess Sandeman
"Wonderful place to relax and enjoy the vineyards. Great staff, amazing food, first class accommodation. I would thoroughly recommend both the hotel..."
Michael Bremerkamp
"Beautiful Birthday dinner at spicers botanica restaurant. Great wine, absolutely amazing food and perfect service. I would definitely return again..."
Kim Coghlan
"This place is 11/10... so beautiful and everything you need right at your fingertips .... thank you to wonderful staff for making us feel so..."
Theresa Armstrong
"My husband and I just celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary there and it was absolutely amazing. The staff were wonderful, the champagne and..."
Shilpi Sanghera
"My wife and I celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary at Restaurant Botanica. The experience was devine. The staff and food were amazing, the..."
James Lunan
"Delicious and beautifully presented food with impeccable service by the staff makes this a wonderful venue for lunch or..."
Sue Shoe
"WOndeful birthday dinner at Restaurant Botanical.
We enjoyed an outstanding Cab Sav from Margans by the fire and then had only two course which were..."
Bruce Robertson
"Beautiful food & excellent service, our waitress was the best..."
Karen Boyle
"Lovely experience. The staff are really sweet and nice making you feel super welcome. We enjoyed some drinks by the fire before our reservation which..."
Elissa S
"Lovely venue with amazing food and scenery. The three course vegan lunch was outstanding and there are two choices for each course. Every bite was..."
Rosie Merrigan
"As always, Restaurant Botanica never ceases to impress. We arrived for our 7:30 dinner on Tuesday night and we swiftly greeted and lead to the warm..."
Geronimo Sanchez
"Delicious food, stunning view, impressive wine selection. About 60% of the food a has gluten-free option. Would love to see more gluten free but the..."
Christin FB
"Restaurant Botanica, Hunter Valley
A One Hat restaurant on Hermitage Rd Pokolbin on a vineyard. Really nice atmosphere. You walk into an inviting..."
Pandy Dimitrios
"I would highly recommend everyone coming to the hunter valley to book a dinner at Restaurant Botanica. We managed to sit at the corner table which..."
gladys seah
"Returned again to this excellent Hunter Valley restaurant and again really enjoyed it, this time with our family. Beautiful three course lunch,..."
Ian Ferris
"Really enjoyable experience. Great view, service and exceptional food. The beef tartare and Ceviche starters were full of flavour.
The highlight was..."
"Beautiful setting and ambience. Staff were extremely friendly, attentive, passionate and knowledgable about the food and wine they were serving...."
Sylvia Thai
"Beautiful setting with amazing food and even better service. We had the 5 course lunch and we could not fault anything. Our taste buds were in..."
Genão De Crewis
"The best restaurant we’ve been too since we’ve been in the Huntervalley. The food was excellent and well presented with a very knowledgeable..."
Christine Elloy
"My husband and I eat out a lot and hands down this was the best meal we have ever had...it beats Aria Sydney even😀😀great staff,gorgeous wines..."
Amanda Snow
"We just celebrated our daughter's wedding on the 23/9 and from the time we arrived until the evening ended I was totally impressed with not just the..."
Rhonda Whiddon
"Greeted by an amazing sight of beauty at the front of house and the amazing old part of the building. The staff greet you with such an amazing..."
Peta Moore
"A beautiful setting with magnificent food. We had the 5 course chef's menu paired with matching wines at $180 pp. Everything was truly exceptional..."
Carolyn Lee
"Couldn't recommend the 5 course degustation enough! The food was simply incredible. Our waiter (Hannah) was amazing as well. Can't wait to go back..."
Matt Ross
"My wedding took place this weekend at Circa 1876 and everything was absolutely perfect! It was like a fairytale. The food and staff were amazing!!!!..."
Lili Belle Marsh
"Great place to dine in the Hunter Valley. The food is amazing and the staff were great. Definitely go back next time we visit the Hunter..."
Ralph Radandt
"If you can afford it, this place is a wonderful venue for a wedding or special occasion ! Location is sublime, food is wonderful and the staff go..."
Leanne Williamson
"Amazing Food Impeccable Service. Would definitely recommend this fine dining experience. One of the best restaurants I have ever been..."
Fiona Love
"Loved it!! We were there for a 60th birthday lunch and it was just perfect. The thing I loved most (apart from the food and the setting), was that we..."
Carla Day
"Loved the food and the staff went above and beyond, highly recommend and can’t wait to come..."
Donna Lee
"Hands down the best restaurant in the Hunter Valley. Had an amazing experience here for Saturday lunch. The staff are fabulous, very professional and..."
Joshua Davis
"Loved it so much. Every mouthful of our 3 courses was a delicious sensational delight. Will be back for birthdays hopefully. The service was so good..."
svetlana kotevska
"Nice atmosphere with a lovely backyard and internal settings. Food comes with very generous portion and decent taste. The main dishes are a little..."
Em Orzzz
"If I could give more than 5 stars I would. The location and old building is the first thing to appreciate, try to be early so you can meander around...."
Matt Cottam
"Set in an amazing old homestead, Circa 1876 is a must do in the Hunter.
We were surprised to see it was a 3 course menu as we knew this would be way..."
Steven McKenna
"Very nice setting for a long lunch. Service was fantastic and the food and drinks were even better. Interesting to take a wonder around the building..."
Scott Edwards
"Beautiful vintage setting in a winery - food was amazing, though I'm not sure about the price because our dinner was sponsored by the office..."
"My friend took me for lunch at EXP, the food were sensational , all 5 course menu was extraordinary as you eat you would wonder whats on your food. I..."
Chris Sanclaria
"We had the EXP.erience menu and oh my goodness it was AMAZING! A huge amount of food with lots of creativity and native Australian produce. The..."
Caitlin Creak
"We're locals and were incredibly fortunate to dine at the Chef's Table at EXP. very recently. We ordered the 8 course tasting menu and were..."
Stephanie Saville
"An amazing food experience delivered by Frank and his very professional skilled staff, made for a very enjoyable evening. It is only a matter time..."
Phillipa Kerkham
"My second EXPerience was so amazing it was even better than the first. My husband and I chose the 8 course degustation menu with matching oakvale..."
Donna Sweeny
"The food and wine outstanding. We indulged in the experience. Wow! The love that goes into the food was easily tasted. The service was amazing and..."
Sarah Bendall
"My all time favourite restaurant! Every dish is an experience with so many flavours with the chefs explaining the ingredients. The effort that goes..."
Katherine Pym
"What a great Experience! We had the 5 course meal with wine pairing, a celebration of our 20th anniversary! I ate new things and enjoyed sone old..."
Melinda Wagner Hamby
"Absolutely loved it! The food was amazing and the staff were so friendly. I highly recommend this place, the whole overall experience was..."
Jessica Kane
"First I would like to thank Frank and his team for a wonderful lunch and experience. Secondly I can’t recommend this place enough, the way they use..."
Robbie Bam Bam
"Very much enjoyed my feast there today , the Cuisine was not something I am used too . Thank you to my son and the crew for a very very nice meal and..."
Stuy M Dean
"We came to the Hunter for a short getaway to visit family. We were recommended this restaurant and it did not disappoint. We sat on the chefs pass..."
Kerry Lansley-Firth
"We were very excited to have dinner at this restaurant and it did not disappoint. Exquiste ingridents and flavours that danced on the palate. Service..."
Aamir Taherbhoy
"We thoroughly enjoyed our foodie experience at EXP. Everything served to us had the most amazing tastes and textures and wine was matched perfectly...."
Jenny Ormsby
"Table of 5. Food was freshly made with each course explained. We had entree main and dessert with red wine. Service was impeccable. Door opened for..."
Deb Gorman
"With many Sydney chefs, including Pasi Petenan with Café Paci 2.0, moving away from degustation dining, it’s interesting to see a set menu..."
Does My Bomb Look Big In This
"The combination of each dish is flawless. It is the best meal I have had in a while. My favourite is the lamb belly, it is truly delicious. The only..."
Foodie
"Wow! Definitely an EXP.rience. The courses just kept coming and each one was a surprise, pairing with wine and some with non-alcoholic beverage. My..."
Suzi Martins
"The set menu is sooo good.We better to try EXPerice set menu rather than choose ourselves.The starter and Main are gorgeous but the desert are little..."
Alice Yulin Zhou
"Great experience, nice weather and atmosphere, friendly staff and great chef, amazing tasting menu, we love it, one of the best restaurant we will..."
Betty Lui
"Left feeling very satisfied. Outstanding service. Tasty, elegant and innovative food focusing on native Australian produce with a fantastic wine and..."
Matt
"Fantastic - a truely modern Australian take on food Incredible value for money - the ‘snacks’ element felt like a degustation in..."
Bkbenkershaw
"Best food and dinning experience in the hunter valley Frank and the crew provide an experience that is the same caliber that you will find in any..."
Ben Hedley
"For locals and visitors alike, there is less than a handful of dining spots that warrant their names being tossed around so easily and frequently..."
TrufflePig
"Came here for NYC dinner. Had the 8 course degustation with matching wines. Everything was absolutely beautiful. Food was great. Atmosphere was cozy...."
Fatty Lam Chop
"Had a great post Christmas dinner here with family. Dishes were refined, full of flavor and perfectly presented. Service was seamless and so..."
Got_2_lunch
"EXP. Restaurant is my favourite restaurant in the Hunter Valley, without any doubt. The restaurant is relatively young compared to other established..."
Dolce Bunnie
"Exp.erience this restaurant for yourself to really awaken your senses, where so much heart has been given to each dish, the hard work and generosity..."
NostalgicGlutton
"I have heard so much about this place from friends and was delighted when my partner, brother and sister in law took me here for my pre birthday..."
Jessica Da Silva
"Dined here for partner's birthday and was kindly seated at the bar where we could watch the kitchen in action. Just wish the bar was a bit..."
May Tsin
"AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING! A must in the Hunter Valley and the staff are some of the best. Worst every penny you spend. We've been here twice now and..."
Kat King
"EXP. restaurant is a culinary wonder situated in the heart of the extraordinary Hunter Valley. Specialising in fresh fine dining in a chic and casual..."
2 Hungry Guys
"We had dinner here on Saturday night. The food from start to finish was great (esp the lamb rump & caramelised white chocolate fondant! Oh! I could..."
Tina
"Any road-trip to the Hunter Valley would be incomplete without sampling some of the fine cuisine available there, and EXP. promised us just that...."
Khana
"Came here to celebrate an anniversary. The restaurant only offers a set degustation menu.
I was very impressed. The food was phenomenal. I really..."
Anh Le
"11/10 for the food and service. In addition to flavour, texture and temperature is a huge thing for me. All the food was superb. All the service..."
Dunia Goh
"Hands down the best dining experience in the hunter valley.
Chef Frank was lovely and the team looked professional and on top of things. Ingredients..."
Ali S
"What an EXPerience! Enjoyed a 12 course meal with a group of friends. Every dish expertly presented and explained in detail. The culmination of..."
Chris T.
"I've always wanted to visit this restaurant but its always fully booked or timing wasn't right. Tonight was the night, first impressions meeting the..."
Peter Newman
"The day you decide to dine here will be one of the best decisions of your life. Massive props to the head chef and the staff. Food and service is..."
Gino Ordell
"I’ve had a few degustations over the years, but I really enjoyed the EXP.erience we had here - it was the perfect combination of art and a..."
Marcin Szczepanski
"Absolutely delicious! Not a single bad dish. All flavours were very well balanced. Great ambiance sitting on the chef's table. Could not fault at..."
"Thank you Muse for a spectacular evening.
After the first time on a plane in eons, spending time with friends not seen in years, Muse was the..."
Christine J
"I had dinner for my 30th birthday at Muse and the experience was unforgettable.
The attention to detail and customer care definitely exceeded
my..."
Borana Meta
"Nice experience. Friendly staff. Food was tasty but as a fine dining restaurant the decor & vibe is more casual than expected (particularly the..."
Jennifer C
"We had a fantastic anniversary dinner at Muse.
For someone who had been struggling with a loss of taste after Covid, the food was a real highlight. ..."
Colin Sloan
"Fine Japanese inspired dining. Premium food at premium served by staff who provide premium service. My wife loved it. The food was delicious and it..."
Jon Humphries
"WOW! My wife and I both loved this place. From being greeted at the door to the "Coconut" desert - food so beautiful you almost don't want to eat it..."
Anonymous Reviews
"It was a great experience at Muse. The food was amazing and the staff are very nice. Curtis is a top bloke. We definitely recommend this experience..."
"I booked Hunters Quarter for our wedding anniversary. To say that it was special is an understatement as this place exceeded our expectations. From..."
Marty Saffrett
"Absolutely stunning . From the beautiful restaurant layout overlooking the dam and vines to the comfy seating.We had the chefs degustation menu and..."
Dave Luc
"My wife and I visited Hunters Quarter (on her recommendation after a previous visit) last Friday night for our fifth wedding anniversary. It truly..."
Roger White
"We went without booking and when we had arrived, it was clear that there was a wedding in progress!
In case there was a separate section, I called..."
Sarah Bowen
"We went to the Hunter Valley for the long weekend travelling from Sydney and were lucky enough to have dinner here on the Sunday night. The meal was..."
Susan Allen
"Dined at Hunters Monday night and both my fiancé and I are still in the most wonderful food coma ever. Every dish was amazing, perfectly seasoned..."
Craig Fairbairn
"We celebrated our wedding in early April and Hunters Quarter were fantastic. Nothing was a problem, communication was brilliant, staff were..."
Alana Cowburn
"Booked a team lunch here for 20 people. Emma was extremely helpful during the booking process. The food was fantastic and the staff were professional..."
Kim Graham
"The meal would have to be one of the best I have eaten!
The wines where excellent!
The staff friendly.
Also the disable toilets where excellent, or..."
Peter Landini
"Some of the best food I have ever eaten, head chef himself came to our table to greet us and ask how everything was with our food, we had set menu..."
Aiden Welsh
"My fiancée and I had the pleasure of dining here in preperation for our wedding at HQ in 3 months. The food was beyond exceptional and the service..."
Michael Brown
"Amazing dining experience the beef was perfect, view amazing service amazing honestly one of the best meals i have..."
Rachael Houghton
"We had a lovely, long Mothers Day lunch on Sunday. The food was amazing, the service was exceptional and the view is breathtaking. I would highly..."
Natalie Mulholland
"What a beautiful restaurant, the outlook is amazing and the food was to die for. We all walked away extremely happy and full. Thank..."
Allison Hodge
"Hunters Quarter was the best way to kick off a honeymoon! As my wife and I finished desert, we both agreed this is one of the best meals we have ever..."
Charlie Kane
"Best meal we’ve had in Hunter Valley!! All dishes taste great and especially the seafood entrees/mains, and desserts which are not overly sweet and..."
Em Orzzz
"Called in on a Saturday whim, Wonderful venue with some great tasting menus. The host was just perfect and knowledgeable with a good sense of humour..."
Tim S
"Always amazing food and service every time we come here! Probably my favourite restaurant in all of the Hunter valley. Please keep the cured duck..."
Jordan Stevens
"The chef here is 10/10. The food was mouth watering, full of flavour and eveything was spectacular. We had the trufffle mushrooms, scallops, fish,..."
Amanda Burbar
"Amazing view of the vineyard. First class food & services. One of our best fine dining experiences. We would love to visit again sometime..."
Negin NRP
"11/10 experience. The service and food are amazing! Beautiful views and nice atmosphere. The sommelier is very knowledgeable. I can’t wait to come..."
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