Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Lake Macquarie

We've collected top 10 mentioned must try restaurants in Lake Macquarie from other articles such as hunterhunter.com.au, Sitchu, Urban Insider, including seafood, with a view, and different cuisines.

Top Best Restaurants in Lake Macquarie

Coal River & Co
Coal River & Co
4.7 (157 ratings)
120 Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia
Restaurant
Restaurant Mason
Restaurant Mason
4.8 (205 ratings)
Modern Australian fine dining in a relaxed, stylish space with large windows & gilt mirrors.
3/35 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Restaurant
Mentioned by Newcastle Live
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"You’ve probably walked past this place a million times but never really taken the opportunity to check it out. Now you have your bae by your side and you feel like you have an excuse to indulge in some fine dining. No spoilers, but this will be a dining experience like no other."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"It even received its first award, the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Award, in its first year. It also maintains its One Che’s Hat seven years in counting. Truly, you can find the best cuisine here."
Paymasters Restaurant
Paymasters Restaurant
4.6 (280 ratings)
Quirky clapboard wharf building with modern eclectic dishes, weekend breakfasts and terrace views.
18 Bond St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantCoffee shop
Mentioned by ArrivalGuides.com
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"When you’re around Foreshore Park, head over to Paymasters for a refreshing lunch or dinner. Try seafood or a meat dish and experience the view of the lovely harbour on a sunny day. Inside the dining rooms you get utmost comfort in modern furniture and design."
MEET
MEET
4.5 (827 ratings)
9 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
RestaurantBarBarbecue restaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by Sitchu
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"For a taste of Brazil, MEET brings the real churrasco experience to the Newcastle streets. MEET sources the finest local pork, beef, chicken and lamb to spit roast over their custom BBQ, with added natural woods and coals to give the dishes that authentic smoky flavour. Along with endless meats served tableside, the huge menu of sides featuring cheese bread, cassava chips and banana fritters will have you hooked."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"This famous restaurant in Newcastle brings you a tailored menu like no other. They cater to your very own preferred tastes and flavors. With that, they bring you farm-to-fork produce and premium wines."
Grain Store Newcastle
Grain Store Newcastle
4.5 (1334 ratings)
Spacious cafe showcasing Australian craft beer, with retro-chic decor and an American pub menu.
64-66 Scott St, Newcastle East NSW 2300, Australia
BarAmerican restaurantBeer hallBeer storeHamburger restaurantPizza restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Travel Top 6™
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"If you like beer, you won’t get much closer to the action than at Grain Store. Originally built as the Tooheys Brewery grain and key storage facility, this massive space is now host to an informal, open plan drinking hall where patrons can sample 21 independently owned, Australian-brewed craft beers. If that choice sounds a little overwhelming for you, just ask one of the expert staff who’ll happily point you towards a pilsner, pale ale or saison that you’ll love!"
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"The Grain Store|© Emily Jane Photographer/Courtesy of Grain Store. The micro brewery craze has swept Australia and Newcastle is no exception — and the city’s first craft beer bar is the Grain Store, right in the heart of the city. The 21 taps in the beautifully converted warehouse are totally dedicated to independent Australian brewers, complete with art deco tiling and timber flooring that oozes as much character as the liquid sloshing around the glasses."
Madison Kitchen + Bar
Madison Kitchen + Bar
4.3 (3 ratings)
109 Madison Dr, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Restaurant
NOVA Cruises
NOVA Cruises
4.7 (51 ratings)
5 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Whale watching tour agencyCruise agencyCruise line companyLunch restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Holidays with Kids
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"As the busiest coal export harbour in the world, there’s plenty to look at and learn about on this epic five-hour cruise, which includes a visit to the Hunter Wetlands and a Guided Museum Tour. The sunny skies and sparkling water immediately put you in relaxation mode and there’s enough space for the kids to roam in safety. Get a bird’s-eye view of the giant container ships in various stages of loading or unloading and learn all sorts of interesting facts from the running commentary."
Mentioned by Newcastle Short Stay Accommodation
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"Nova Cruises Pty Ltd, is a locally owned and operated business. Our vessels "Bay Connections 1" and "The Princess" operate from Newcastle Harbour offering a wide range of scheduled cruises including; Newcastle Whale Watching Cruises, Newcastle Harbour Cruises, Lunch Cruises, Hunter River Discovery Cruises, Dinner Cruises and voyages to the Historic inland shipping port of Morpeth, all departing from Lee Wharf pontoon Newcastle."
Clarendon Hotel
Clarendon Hotel
4.1 (417 ratings)
Laid-back lodging offering a gastropub with a terrace, plus a beer garden & a casual bar.
347 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
HotelBarCocktail barEvent venueGardenPubRestaurant
Mentioned by The Crafty Pint
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"Time to jump back onto the tram and head down to the next stop – Civic – then walk across the road to The Clarendon Hotel. This place boasts a beautiful Art Deco front bar, built around the 1930s, with the original tiles continuing their unique lines up the wall and a bar that runs the length of the hotel. Outside, there's an open courtyard complete with tables and sofas to sink into as you take in the live solo acts The Clarendon supports."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Perfectly placed for the theatre-goers, The Clarendon Hotel is next to the city’s main theatre. Enjoy a glass or two of wine, sourced from the nearby Hunter Valley, in the hotel’s Art Deco Bar before you tuck into a few Aussie pub specials. Rooms and suites are sleek and modern, and you’re just moments away from the historic harbourside and the Central Business District (CBD)."
Mentioned by HotelsCombined
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"Situated within walking distance of Wickham Railway Station, Clarendon Hotel Newcastle offers guests a convenient base while in Newcastle. It is conveniently positioned for those wanting to visit local attractions."
Deck 56 Restaurant
Deck 56 Restaurant
4.1 (256 ratings)
56 Brooks Parade, Belmont NSW 2280, Australia
RestaurantBarBreakfast restaurantCafeEspresso barFamily restaurant
Seven Seas Pizza
Seven Seas Pizza
4.6 (13 ratings)
33 Cowper St N, Carrington NSW 2294, Australia
Restaurant

Best Nightlife in Lake Macquarie

Blue Kahunas
Blue Kahunas
4.8 (115 ratings)
3/146 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Cocktail barBar
Mentioned by corporatekeysaustralia.com.au
The Comedy Store
"Tropical cocktails, an array of tasty rums and banter to boot. Located in Newcastle New South Wales, Blue Kahunas is an oasis away from home. 146 Hunter Street, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia"
The Kingfish
The Kingfish
4.2 (455 ratings)
Unit 19/15-17 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Seafood restaurantBarFish and chips takeawayTakeout RestaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by jetstar.com
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"Overlooking the harbour in the Honeysuckle foreshore precinct, this industrial-chic restaurant is the latest contender for the crown of Newcastle’s best seafood specialist. With fresh and inspired flavours, there’s plenty to get diners hooked, including their impressive range of cold, fried, grilled and mixed platters. The chef’s current top pick is oven-baked whole roasted New Zealand snapper with Balkan-inspired red peppers, chilli flakes and kalamata olives, which oozes authentic and wholesome flavours."
Town Hall Hotel
Town Hall Hotel
4.3 (263 ratings)
Bustling, spacious venue with a beer garden, offering TAB facilities and pub grub like burgers.
29 Station St, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
PubBistroOff track betting shopRestaurant

Best Fast Food Restaurants in Lake Macquarie

Harry's Schnitzel Joint
Harry's Schnitzel Joint
4.3 (69 ratings)
24/200 Union St, The Junction NSW 2291, Australia
Fast food restaurantCafeTakeout RestaurantRestaurant
Red Rooster
Red Rooster
3.8 (343 ratings)
Established counter-serve chain specialising in roast chicken, plus burgers, chips and salads.
Turton Rd & Georgetown Rd, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
Chicken restaurantChicken shopFast food restaurantRestaurant
McDonald's King Street
McDonald's King Street
3.2 (1595 ratings)
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes.
Cnr King &, Steel St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeCoffee storeFamily restaurantHamburger restaurantTakeout Restaurant

Cheap Places to Eat in Lake Macquarie

Seven Seas Hotel
Seven Seas Hotel
4.3 (100 ratings)
33 Cowper St N, Carrington NSW 2294, Australia
PubBarFamily restaurantHotelLiquor storePizza restaurantPizza Takeout
Crust Pizza Hamilton NSW
Crust Pizza Hamilton NSW
3.7 (125 ratings)
1/63 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia
Pizza restaurantItalian restaurantDelivery RestaurantTakeout RestaurantPasta shopPizza deliveryPizza Takeout
Subway
Subway
3 (34 ratings)
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
1/10-16 Kenrick St, The Junction NSW 2291, Australia
Sandwich shopFast food restaurantRestaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Lake Macquarie

Sail n Surf
Hotel
$45 /night
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Catalina Motel Lake Macquarie
Motel
$139 /night
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4.2 (1123 reviews)
The Executive Inn, Newcastle
Hotel
$40 /night
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