Cheap Places to Eat in Port Stephens Council

"You don't visit Newcastle without popping your head into Corey Crook’s veritable wonderland of all things great about Australian beer, hence the reason why the pub is always throbbing in the tourist season. Ironically occupying an old warehouse that was built by Tooheys Brewery in 1885 as a grain and keg storage facility, it boasts 21 taps featuring 100 percent independently-owned and 100 percent Australian-brewed craft beers, ensuring there's not a Tooheys beer in sight. With the Grain Store, you truly do not know what to expect when you walk in; time it right (or wrong if they're not your bag) and you might find Corey running one of his IPA days where all 21 taps pour nothing but IPA."

"Once the grain and keg store for the old Tooheys beer factory, this rustic bar-cafe is an atmospheric place to refresh yourself with one of the great rotating selections of no fewer than 21 eclectic..."

"177 King Street, Newcastle The newest cafe on our list but a great addition to Newcastle!. Big, crunchy, chewy baguettes or salads — these guys do our favourite sandwiches in Newcastle. They also have strong filter coffee, picnic baskets and cheese.→ Visit website"

"There are gastropubs, and then there’s Carrington Place, a venue where the meals are every bit as fine as the accompanying wine produced right on Newcastle’s doorstep in the Hunter Valley. The old Oriental Hotel was given a total floor-to-ceiling overhaul in 2009 and now boasts a sophisticated 80-seat restaurant to go with a luxe private dining area, swanky main bar and comfortable guesthouse accommodation."

"Sitting a street back from the Hunter River estuary, One Picket Fence is a gourmet café frequented by Newcastle locals for tempting snacks and mouth-watering meals on Wharf Road. A space to escape on ..."

"Established in 1975 Cooks Hill Galleries is one of Australia’s leading commercial art galleries. The Gallery presents regular exhibitions and features art within four rooms, with art including abstract, modern, impressionism, surrealism and traditional. Easy to access with on street parking available."

"Shannon Hartigan is an international award winning professional landscape photographer who is completely self-taught. In 2009, Shannon quit his job to focus on photography full time and a few months later opened his first Gallery in Newcastle. Three years later the business outgrew the space and he opened his current Gallery at 91 Hunter Street."

"From 5-course tasting banquets with wine to match to small dishes and cocktails, Nagisa’s contemporary interpretation of traditional Japanese cuisine is the perfect venue for lunch with mates by the harbour or a romantic date night. Located on Honeysuckle’s foreshore, Nagisa’s extensive food and drink menus have been tirelessly tweaked and twisted into the ideal Japanese dining experience with a sprinkle of modern edge. Whether you’re dining in the fresh, social atmosphere of the outdoor deck, inside in the intimate mood lighting or opt to be front and centre at the Teppanyaki bar, Nagisa is the type of dining experience you’ll be talking about for days."

"Whether you’re looking for fresh sushi or enjoy the theatre of teppanyaki cooking, Nagisa is a hidden gem for lovers of Asian food. Next to special Japanese beer, you get all kinds of exotic dishes. Prepare yourself for hot soup, spicy meat and fruity deserts."

"Sushinet completes the list of the top sushi spots in Newcastle. Here, you get healthy and delicious Japanese dishes. Their sushi is made with the best and freshest ingredients in town."