The best Restaurants in Shoal Bay ranking of February 2025

19 restaurant menus in Shoal Bay, (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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Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips
Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips
70/100 (1466 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Fast food
Australian
Seafood
Australian
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Calamares
Salmon
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Fish & chips
Fish
Burger
Hamburgers
Lobster
Salad
Scallops
Calamari
Sit down
Seafood
Australian
Fast food
Waterfront
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Gianni's
Gianni's
70/100 (1315 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Garlic Prawns
Risotto
Mussels
Lamb
Calamares
Bruschette
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Prawns
Tiramisu
Pasta
Lasagne
Salad
Cannoli
Chili
Cannelloni
Scallops
Gelato
Oyster
Arancini
Calamari
Sit down
European
Italian
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
"This place is a must! We feel it’s unfortunate that people have had bad experiences here because that was not the case for us at all. The service..."
Britt And Shane
"My partner and I had dinner on Saturday 18 Dec, at first glance a small unimpressive somewhat noisy little restaurant, however the food iswow..."
Warren Wazz Cartledge
"LOVE THIS RESTAURANT!!!We've dined here half a dozen times the last being last night. Staff are always very friendly and super efficient but still..."
Kellie Thompson
"Great experience. Food was fab. Had both pasta and pizza and both very extremely well cooked and presented. Marinara had lots of delicous seafood and..."
Sophia Armenis
"My husband Neil and I ate here tonite and we found the staff very friendly. The meals were fabulous. foe entre we shared the bruschetta and salt and..."
Donna And Neil Gascoyne
"Delicious! Friendly! Great..."
Sarah-louise Hopkins
"Amazing Italian fare, good servings, homely feel. Pizza is by far one if the best and freshest in this part of town. I would come back..."
Bellissimo
"Don't believe everything you read on the above reviews sounds like these people could not afford there holiday and was looking for a free ride, our..."
Cake Man
"Such a gem of a place. The pastas and the bruschetta we had were simple and delicious, and very well priced. Always a good sign when your meals come..."
Tahnee Horvath
"Great traditional Italian experience! Authentic delicious cuisine. Best waiter ever....delightful, patient and a great smile! Water view .... and the..."
D Harrison
"Beautiful food and the service was lovely, the waitress and waiter were so pleasant to us. The pizza was cooked beautifully and we had the special..."
Nura Azahar
"Great pizza dough, crispy crust, quality toppings. Quick service (20min takeaway) on Good Friday. Not sure why some reviews need to be so rude, it..."
Zuzanna Kania
"Ordered takeaway. The prawn pasta was delicious. Just the right amount of chilli and a great number of prawns. The meatlovers pizza was great. I will..."
Rebecca Russell
Mod Thai
Mod Thai
76/100 (954 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Thai
Asian
Vegan Options
Thai
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Crab
Duck
Pad Thai
Curry
Prawns
Green Curry
Noodle
Red Curry
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Fried rice
Salad
Chili
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Perfect location, good food and service. Their lunch special menu at 10.90 each is very good value for a location like Shoal Bay. Highly..."
Aviram Vijh
"Delicious Thai meals. So much flavour. The Duck was my favourite. It was so tender and delicious. Friendly service and overall great..."
Liz Fox
"The food tonight was fantastic. We had 2 seafood dishes and both were beautifully presented, and super fresh. My husband even thanked the chef he was..."
Leanne Kanzler
"Rating: 9/10 Short review: Been here twice, both have been amazing. Long review: Me and my family have been here twice, and both times it’s been..."
Jamie S (Jamie)
Marco's Italian Restaurant
Marco's Italian Restaurant
70/100 (496 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Carbonara
Crab
Scallops
Prosciutto
Duck
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Salmon
Fish & Chips
Beef
Prawns
Pasta
Toasts
Salad
Tiramisu
"Just about the best restaurant in the Bay. Yes, it can be a bit slow when its very busy and its a bit eclectic but they've been around for a long..."
Sarah Tinlin
Newcastle & Port Stephens Game Fish Club
Newcastle & Port Stephens Game Fish Club
83/100 (468 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Bar
Bar
Pub
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Prawns
Fish
Fish & chips
Salad
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Seafood
Australian
Bar
Pub
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Zenith Cafe, Restaurant & Bar
Zenith Cafe, Restaurant & Bar
91/100 (534 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Cafe
Fusion
Australian
Dining bars
Vegetarian Friendly
Fusion
Dining bars
Contemporary
Cafe
Contemporary
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Prawns
Drinks
Dining bars
Australian
Café
Contemporary
Fusion
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Street Parking
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
Shoal Bay Country Club
Shoal Bay Country Club
72/100 (444 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Seafood
Australian
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pub
Australian
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Toasts
Salad
Chili
Schnitzel
Crab
Oyster
Bruschette
Calamari
Pesto
Fish
Salmon
Burger
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Ribs
Prawns
Pasta
Australian
Bar
Pub
Takeout
Television
Street Parking
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Seating
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely Perfect! Been here a couple of times as we love to try everything in the menu. Be sure to come in early to get in one of the best seats..."
Pao Basilio
"We ate at Amos which is an AMAZING Greek restaurant based at the country club. Hands down some of the best Greek food we have ever eaten. Plus..."
Jeremy Sedley
"Perfect location. Dinner upstairs looking over the water is magical on a nice evening looking out over the water and the mountains. Have had many..."
Christopher Dobson
"The food here was decent the portion sizes were huge, and there was a lot of capacity for seating. I was obsessed with their gravy, it was one of my..."
Annie Lin
"Food were mostly tasty except for the salt and pepper squid that was over fried and became a tad rubbery. Good view to enjoy which having your meal...."
CWWSIM
Atmos Shoal Bay
Atmos Shoal Bay
84/100 (417 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Calamari
Lamb
Pork
Greek
Mediterranean
Waterfront
Reservations
Beach
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Street Parking
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Shoal Bay Diner
Shoal Bay Diner
86/100 (297 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Cafe
American
Cafe
Café
American
Cheap Eats
The Cafe
The Cafe
87/100 (290 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Australian
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Café
Australian
Seating
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The best bacon and egg roll in Shoal Bay! Coffee is also good. If you are looking for a simple but enjoyable brekkie then The Cafe is worth a..."
Jun Antonino
"Great location nice food the banana bread French toast was amazing & a great gluten free option the only bad point would be the table..."
Kevin Luckhurst
"Very delayed review but better late than never! Ordered 2 cakes here for my mothers surprise 60th back in February and they couldn’t have been more..."
SS
"Bought the bacon and egg roll and smashed avo. The roll was made perfectly with plenty of bacon and an amazing brioche bun. The smashed avo was also..."
Mark Papoulias
"This is nice little family run cafe. The service is super friendly and attentive. There is a good amount of spacious alfresco seating with shade. ..."
Andrew W
"Awesome food! Big brekky burger and eggs benedict are amazing! Always come here for breakfast when we are in Shoal..."
Kellie W
Mermaids Cafe
Mermaids Cafe
70/100 (284 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Burger
Omelette
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Halloumi
Cakes
Bruschette
Salad
Fish
Calamari
Calamares
Sit down
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Wine and Beer
Street Parking
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely Perfect! Been here a couple of times as we love to try everything in the menu. Be sure to come in early to get in one of the best seats..."
Pao Basilio
"We ate at Amos which is an AMAZING Greek restaurant based at the country club. Hands down some of the best Greek food we have ever eaten. Plus..."
Jeremy Sedley
"Perfect location. Dinner upstairs looking over the water is magical on a nice evening looking out over the water and the mountains. Have had many..."
Christopher Dobson
"The food here was decent the portion sizes were huge, and there was a lot of capacity for seating. I was obsessed with their gravy, it was one of my..."
Annie Lin
"Food were mostly tasty except for the salt and pepper squid that was over fried and became a tad rubbery. Good view to enjoy which having your meal...."
CWWSIM
La Dolce Vita
La Dolce Vita
83/100 (374 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Café
Australian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing atmosphere, down to earth owners, quality above and beyond expectation! Couldn't recommend this space more..."
Indigo Parrish-Wood
"Great food and a lovely out look over the bay, service was really good , scrambled eggs and bacon , fresh and well made on gluten free bread ,..."
Brian Dresser
"Went there for breakfast. New owners very friendly the cafe is very inviting looks so fresh. Staff very friendly. Food & coffee were great Wish the..."
Colleen Halls
"Everything is amazing from the food to the owners and staff , we love visiting �� highly recommend the lemon granita with tonic water so..."
Tracy Robinson
"Sensational service, very kid friendly, great food and amazing..."
Peter Durning
"We love it here. Best coffee in Port Stephens and the freshly baked Sicilian pastries are an absolute must. My personal favorite is the Nutella Bomb..."
Nicole Sutton
"Great value for money. Excellent location. Yummy food. Friendly..."
Monique Swinbourne
"Great coffee great service great location. Cute little cakes looked delicious will try some next..."
Margaret Bunton
"Authentic Italian cakes and magnificent coffee and across the road to beautiful Shoal Bay..."
Nigel Rushworth
Salt Bistro
Salt Bistro
81/100 (166 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
"I definitely come back here for steak. Cook too perfection. Service with a smile. Very welcoming great for casual dinner. If your looking for a steak..."
Trang Ngo
"Such a great spot to take in the views. Busy but typical fried fast food. Disappointing fried sausage mince burger pattie and fried chicken schnitzel..."
E D
"Great little club. Upstairs, there is a lift available. We had small serves of Calamari Stack & Chicken Parmigiana, and that was enough. Calamari was..."
Alison Cambridge
"What a fabulous location ! Staff were very friendly and the meals fantastic. If you're feeling hungry have the seafood plate. The grilled fish on it..."
Janet Sandstrom
"Compliments to the chef tonight, as my Salmon was mouth watering, crispy fresh salad and good old fashion Aussi chips were cooked to perfection. My..."
Temple Lah
"Absolutely wonderful food, service, prices and boy what a..."
Andrew Carloff
"I had a great meal there. I had gone there for my birthday..."
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Mediterranean Kings Kebab
Mediterranean Kings Kebab
72/100 (133 ratings)
Quick Bites
Turkish
Fast Food
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Turkish
Mediterranean
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Halal
Lunch
Ice Cream
Kabobs
Café
Fast food
Mediterranean
Turkish
Seating
Takeout
Cheap Eats
Pelican Cafe Takeaway
Pelican Cafe Takeaway
72/100 (204 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Lunch
"Awesome food and good selection of choices ... Great prices ... Friendly customer service. Ticking ALL the boxes..."
Cat Telfer-Bartlett
"Great staff recommend the big breakfast so good my eggs where perfect so simple but surprisingly hard to find someone to get them right. my wife had..."
Bensaman Corliss
"Best coffee and cafe food in the bay. Awesome and friendly staff. Fair prices. You won't be..."
Dave Taylor
"The Acai bowl was..."
Matheus Beresford
"The food was great. Didn't have to wait for food. Staff are great. Will be munching again...."
Teena Smith
"Great fish and chip spot! Came to this place two days in a row to grab..."
Jhoven de Jesus
Kelp
Kelp
70/100 (61 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Lunch
Breakfast
Australian
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Great coffee, smashed avo and feta was delicious. Staff were friendly and attentive. Beautiful view of Mt Tomaree and Shoal Bay from the outdoor..."
Phill Bond
Jetty Gelato
Jetty Gelato
97/100 (42 ratings)
Dessert
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Beach
Cheap Eats
Raffaele's
Raffaele's
82/100 (26 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Italian
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Pizza
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Well managed restaurant with good menu of Italian food. Interesting and flavoursome meat & seafood specials, affordable wine, and great schnitzels..."
Michael Vanderlaan
"Great service, friendly staff, food is delicious and good..."
Adamina Manos
The Kitchen And Patio
The Kitchen And Patio
72/100 (24 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bar
Pub
Australian
Bar
Pub
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Australian
Bar
Pub
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range