Looking for that perfect dining place with breathtaking views in the Hunter Valley? I highly…read morerecommend Epicure Café. This café is nicely nestled and hidden amongst nature's beauty. There are both indoor and outdoor covered terrace dining areas, overlooking a large dam. We wanted something simple, yet delicious for lunch, and as a family we selected the good ol' fish 'n' chips. But our dish wasn't your ordinary fish and chips that you would buy at your local fish 'n' chips place, this was cleverly accomplished with a twist of sophistication to tantalise your taste buds. But let me start from the beginning. When we arrived, we were greeted by a friendly waitress there immediately and showed us to our table - we were impressed with the table size as well, wide enough and comfortable for plates and arm room. We started with warm sour dough bread that included extra virgin olive oil, home-made dukkah and caramelised balsamic - ever so delicious, love warm bread. A perfect start, that commonsense tells you that you wouldn't be disappointed with lunch. Okay, our fish 'n' chips arrived, served irresistibly on a plate - three decent sized fish fillet pieces covered in herb and white wine batter with aioli and French fries cooked to perfection! The batter was so light and crispy and dipping it into the creamy aioli gave that impact I was looking for! We also had a very tasty salad on the side - the taste was so fresh and appearance was so colourful with your tomato and cucumber pieces, red onion sliced finely, and your green leafy lettuce (local produce) in a beautiful vinaigrette dressing. The chef even made time to come out to see if we were satisfied with our dishes - I never had that happened to me before! The meal filled us up, we couldn't go for desserts. However, there is a variety of cakes displayed inside a glassed refrigerator within the dining area taunting you to choose if you have enough room - all homemade of course. This café is a must to dine at if you're looking for a delightful, delectable, delicious lunch with amazing views. Or perhaps breakfast or a cuppa coffee or tea with a piece of their homemade cakes? Opened 7 days from 9am to 5pm. I highly recommend this café for couples, families or friends - great food, great service with amazing views and relaxing atmosphere.

The view here was beautiful, looking out at the beach at Patonga. The decor was very nautical, as…read moremight be expected, navy and white with tables covered in sail-like white awnings. The menu was primarily seafood, also not a surprise. I decided to order a salad, not really in the mood for seafood. There was roast cauliflower, steak, chicken Parmesan, and various pizzas in addition to fishy dishes. The place was also packed, so I was glad we got an outside table. I thought my salad was delicious. It had fennel and Parmesan cheese shavings over the greens. I don't know what the greens were, but everything went well together and it was a generous portion. I had second thoughts about salad when I saw the amazingly presented entrees my dining companions had selected. After starting out with a beautiful Bloody Mary, my daughter-in-law had a crumbed dory burger with chips(fries in the States). It had two fish patties coated in herbed crumbs and she said she almost always ordered it, it was so good. It looked delicious but I stuck with my salad. My son had beer-battered flathead fish and chips. It was perfect with crunchy, lightly browned coating covering flakey white fish. I snagged a few of his fries which were also perfect. Prices in restaurants are always higher than in the U.S., but how likely are we to find fish like dory or flathead on the menu? Additionally, waitstaff in Australia are paid a living wage and don't rely on tips.

Had a fabulous meal! Stunning views and incredible food! The best mussels I've ever had!…read moreThe staff are really friendly - I felt totally at home! The views across Brisbane Water make this place unique! Well done to all - keep up the great work.

Went for lunch with some friends and our 18-month old son - cannot fault the service. From the…read moremoment the front door was held open for us, the service was impeccable. Warm, friendly and attentive, without hovering or being overbearing. The tasting menu was absolutely delicious, with the chicken being an absolute standout, followed by their signature coconut dessert. The pairing and quality of the wines really added to the experience, but I strongly suggest you have a designated driver if you are doing the matched wines - they don't pour short.

As an adjunct to the multiple-hat rated Muse Restaurant, we were very happy to stop in here for…read morelunch on our Winery Tour. From welcoming service to wonderful food, being able to get a good quality feed in the Hunter at lunchtime could not have been better. Watch for the full-body prawns! My gnocchi was so nice, my partner had to snag some after beheading her prawns.

Excellent food, it's like eating poetry!! Excellent…read moreservice!!! Highly recommended!!!!

Hunters Quarter is an amazing culinary experience, that happens to be surrounded by Australian…read morebeauty. This restaurant falls in my top five. It is a MUST.

Food was delicious Service absolutely very good…read more Ambiance is amazing We enjoyed 3 courses dinners and show I would totally recommend Lizette's restaurant and bar

Excellent venue for live music. Downstairs seating has full menu meals. Upstairs has optional bar…read moremenu.

The prototypical Aussie Pub. It's in the a tiny little town, but it's full of charm, and the people…read morewere hilarious and friendly. We didn't have anything to eat, but there is a restaurant area in the back I think. We were just in for a few schooners and a chance to win a giant tray of fresh local meats! Friday night is the meat raffle!! I've been to these back in the US in the country, so I knew what it was. My wife was a little confused, but we bought about $20 worth of tickets, and managed to win! so we left with a tray of about 6 sirloin steaks, and 4 rump roasts and 4 sausages, so we more than made up for our money. Anyway, this place is full of atmosphere and well worth dropping in if you're close and want to experience a real Aussie pub with the locals.

Was there in the Erringhi pub a few years back visiting my friend Colin who'd been traveling…read moreCanada. Fantastic place with tons of local colour. We were treated beautifully and they even brought 'rebel' (the pet horse/mule) into the pub to celebrate us. Fantastic pub, with even better people. Checkout the pie shop nearby as well ! :)

This restaurant is in the heart of the Hunter Valley Wine Region. The atmosphere is lovely…read moreoverlooking the Hunter Valley garden. We ordered braised octopus, salmon fillet and Australian wagyu beef which was cooked beautifully. The food was delicious!The service was good.

My partner and I came here on our first night up in the Hunter Valley and safe to say this is…read moredefinitely a recommended place to stop for dinner. While being a little bit pricey for what you get, most mains are just the main dish and you need to buy a side as well. The taste is amazing. I chose the 250 gram scotch fillet with the rosemary jus. When I tried the steak at first by itself I was a little unimpressed, it had a strong char taste and wasn't very juicy. But once I tipped the rosemary jus on top, and squeezed out the lemon with a little salt and pepper. My god it was good. After finishing the steak I was using the fries (pommes frites) to absorb the delicious sauce that was on my plate. If I hadn't have been in a classy restaurant I would have licked the plate. My partner ordered the 8 hour slow braised lamb shoulder which I tried and it was just as delicious and falling apart. She also got the heirloom carrots which were also tasty. Overall I was very happy with the food and the staff regularly checking if we needed drinks. Combined with the entertainment card the price was reasonable.

Expectation is only ever going to land you in trouble. We'd been meaning to try The Hop Factory…read moreduring our last two visits to Newcastle and on the hottest day in November for the past five years, we figured it was as good a time as any. But oh expectation. Having crushed on Hop's typography and branding for so long the actual experience left me firmly sitting on the fence. If craft beer floats your boat you'll probably find a few drops to indulge with here. The selection was quite great for a beginner. The menu is US-influenced diner food with a dash of Aussie casual aires and graces. Our lunch time special cheese burgers on a brioche bun were a tidy $12 ($3 extra for the one gluten free burger). This is a burger easily held and consumed in one hand. No spillage. Let's call it the compact cheeseburger. It was all a little pedestrian for my liking and could have been something special with the addition of pickles. Maybe I've got to stop holding all burgers against the cheeseburger at Gerard's Bar in Brisbane. In any case, should you be wanting a place to eat suitable for all budgets, for all the family from your meat-and-three-veg loving Uncle Reg to somewhere for a lads night out then take a gander at Hops Factory on Darby St.

Amazing Thai beef salad and rump steak, but prob not the key reason to visit. With 16 taps that…read morerotate, it's a beer lover's awesomeness. Good priced drinks and enough selection for anyone (even if you're not a beer lover) this is a cool venue to just chill in. No pretension, great service... would love to come again!!

It looks as if the further out from the city you go the better the pub accomodation becomes. Well,…read moreI can only describe it based upon this one particular pub, but I have to say that I was really impressed. The rooms were comfortable, and I got a really good nights sleep. Okay, checkin was a bit annoying, but that was because I ended up here pretty early, and they don't do check-in until the afternoon. Still, the pub was pretty nice, the service excellent, and the rooms really comfortable.

The best cheesy sweet chilli bread, my steak was great and cooked perfectly, staff are very…read morefriendly, have been back again already. Dining area was very good with the green roof (jasmines etc)