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A photo of Eddie's restaurant
3.9
Excellent(74)
€€€€
• Modern Australian • Cooks Hill
Booked 16 times today
The food was so amazing! The service was great. Our waiter was so great. Definitely will be back!
A photo of The Nags Head Hotel (Newcastle) restaurant
4.5
Awesome(51)
€€€€
• Modern Australian • Adamstown
Booked 10 times today
Fantastic evening spent with my family together celebrate my theatre performance at the Dungeon. Lovely atmosphere in the lounger area followed by enjoying delicious food in the dining room. My family were very impressed with my choice of venue. Definitely I will be back again soon. Well done.
A photo of Hayl Mary restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(8)
€€€€
• Modern Australian • Maryville
Booked 2 times today
Service was lovely. Food was amazing. Definitely going back.
A photo of Junction Hotel Newcastle restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(19)
€€€€
• Modern Australian • The Junction
Booked 26 times today
The food and service was exceptional. Menu choice great. Will be back.
A photo of The Burwood Inn restaurant
4.5
Awesome(20)
€€€€
• Modern Australian • Merewether
Little neighbourhood gem and received feedback from all attendees how much they appreciated the place!
A photo of The Mark Hotel restaurant
4.4
Awesome(7)
€€€€
• Modern Australian • Lambton
Booked 4 times today
Have dined at The Mark a few times now for lunch and each time have had a great experience. It's a lovely place to come with friends for a catch up. Easy to have a conversation, efficient and friendly service, great background music and the food has been delicious every time. This visit I had the fish and chips with salad, with the fish and chips perfectly cooked and the salad fresh and tasty. Have had the crumbed cutlets with vegetables in the past and really enjoyed those too. It's now high on my list of go-to places.
A photo of Harkham Wine Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(77)
€€€€
• Modern Australian • Pokolbin
Booked 6 times today
I was told the food was good. It was sensational! The staff were so lovely, hard working and friendly. They made us feel very welcome and were helpful when asked about dishes and drinks. Compliments to the chef, every dish was full of so much flavour. It really enjoyed our lunch and would visit again.
A photo of Legends Restaurant restaurant
4.5
Awesome(112)
€€€€
• Modern Australian • Hunter Valley
Booked 3 times today
The food was amazing. Every course was delicious and beautifully presented. The desserts were so pretty. The service was exceptional and the staff were so pleasant. It was one of the best meals l have had.
A photo of voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley, an IHG Hotel restaurant
4.4
Awesome(54)
€€€€
• Modern Australian • Pokolbin
Booked 4 times today
It was an absolute pleasure to have High Tea at Voco Curtain. It was beautiful food, the staff were amazing and the outlook is stunning. Highly recommend.
A photo of The Shorty Hotel restaurant
4.2
Awesome(9)
€€€€
• Modern Australian • Shortland
Booked 4 times today
Our first time at Shorty’s we were very impressed. A lovely setting, easy parking, extensive menu and specials, staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was great. I only marked it down a little because it was too cold inside - the air con was up too high.

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  • Robyn
    New South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Fabulous location - food & service great!! Loved the different drinks. Birthday celebration where staff celebrated singing to the Birthday boy too. Wonderful.
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    Eddie's$$$$• Modern Australian• Cooks Hill
    •
    3.9
  • Leonie
    New South Wales •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Fantastic evening spent with my family together celebrate my theatre performance at the Dungeon. Lovely atmosphere in the lounger area followed by enjoying delicious food in the dining room. My family were very impressed with my choice of venue. Definitely I will be back again soon. Well done.
    More info
    The Nags Head Hotel (Newcastle)$$$$• Modern Australian• Adamstown
    •
    4.5
  • Barbara
    Melbourne •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Have dined at The Mark a few times now for lunch and each time have had a great experience. It's a lovely place to come with friends for a catch up. Easy to have a conversation, efficient and friendly service, great background music and the food has been delicious every time. This visit I had the fish and chips with salad, with the fish and chips perfectly cooked and the salad fresh and tasty. Have had the crumbed cutlets with vegetables in the past and really enjoyed those too. It's now high on my list of go-to places.
    More info
    The Mark Hotel$$$$• Modern Australian• Lambton
    •
    4.4
  • OpenTable Diner
    New South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 27 Oct 2026
    The food and service was exceptional. Menu choice great. Will be back.
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    Junction Hotel Newcastle$$$$• Gastro Pub• The Junction
    •
    4.9
  • Maria
    New South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Oct 2026
    Service was lovely. Food was amazing. Definitely going back.
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    Hayl Mary$$$$• Café• Maryville
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    4.9
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