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    Scratchleys on the Wharf

    2.4 (22 reviews)
    PriceySeafood
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Maxine A.

    I absolutely loved my meal. The only reason why I'm rating it 3 stars' because of the prices of the meals - but what can we really expect from a restaurant right by the wharf? But if you're the kind of person who just won't compromise your wallet to match the food prices - regardless of how beautiful the scenery is from inside the restaurant (or the positive reports that this place receives) - there's always 'Harry's Cafe de Wheels' right across the road. With a stunning scenery under the stars on a night where the breeze is ever so kind (lol excuse my pathetic attempt in poetry) while faced with nothing but seafood (and more seafood!)...it was just perfect. There is also a long path right beside the restaurant where lovers can sit to take a long gaze at the stars (I saw quiet a few couples doing this so I'm not exactly joking). You could also go for a walk or jog. Another reason for my rating is due to the transportation mode. Newcastle no longer has a railway station so it's imperative that visitors have cars. The only way I managed to have gotten my rear end at Scratchley's was through my boss' wheels. But judging the restaurant alone: it was decent enough of an experience for me and enough for me to give it two thumbs up!

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    George L.

    Food was good albeit pricy but most restaurants along the wharf are. Bread was $6. It was good but ridiculous to charge $6.

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    Good Food! We enjoyed the service as well. Maybe we would request a small table near the windows next time.

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    4.3(3 reviews)
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    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.

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    4.0(2 reviews)
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    Yummy food Lovely waitress…read moreRecommend Great for whole family or just as good for a nice couples location

    Much appreciation to our waitress. After only 3 (including myself) of our 9 person booking turned…read moreup on time; 2 more 20mins late and the rest a ridiculous 45mins late. She remained friendly, bubbly and more than helpful. Offering us a smaller table thinking they had cancelled. Probably didn't want to waste the large table but we also did look a bit lonely sitting their nearly empty. Again staff in general were polite in moving us on as the last table and having gone beyond their closing time of 9:30pm. Also having to tell one of our guests that the kitchen had closed (they wanted dessert), whilst I lowered my head in annoyance at the request. I don't know if they always split bills but after a membership card was presented for the 10% discount they proceeded to take more of their time to accomodate this. Now to the food. Arriving to check in our reservation, we were passed by 2 enormous trays of food that I later found out were sharing platters. One ordered at our own table consisting of rib eye steak, ribs and sides. Bring your hunger game! A semi seafood platter also available. My partner and I ordered the 10oz rib eye (medium as standard) with saloon sauce for him and chipotle bernaise for me. The steak looked.... different. Putting it down to the slow cooked process? Tasted amazing regardless. But be warned, the steaks appear to be coated or dry rubbed with chilli flakes. I didn't mind it at all but my partner said his mouth was on fire. I tried his and disagreed strongly. Maybe his threshold was low that night. The side of chips were well seasoned and it was nice to have veggies included over salad. If I had to be negative I'd say the Texas toast could have been done better. Dry due to the thickness and needed more garlic flavour. Already have them in mind for a return trip for my birthday.

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