The best restaurant in the Hunter Valley. Hands down you wont find a better place. Because of that,…read morebook! Don't try just rocking up, you won't find a place. Minimum two course order, it is $75 a head. Or you can pay $120 and get the taster. Either way all is good! Each meal is better than the last, you won't be disappointed. From the noodles in sake cream to the 70 hour slow cooked steak, it is all good. You will be sharing and enjoying each dish. If you get the taster, they will also give you wine for each meal. The service here is also nothing less than amazing. But you wouldn't expect any different. If you haven't got from this review, I love this place! I come here anytime I am in the Hunter, and every time I have never been disappointed. So come a long, and come with an empty stomach.

Went here based on previous reviews. I wasn't disappointed! Thi place served up fantastic courses…read moreof chicken, duck, venison and pork. Every mouthful of food was incredibly delicious! The wine recommended was absolutely amazing. Also, given the somewhat dated exterior of the restaurant, the interior was superbly designed and laid out. The on the house starter also tipped me over the edge to a perfect score. These people run a seriously tight ship, with perfect customer service. I'm very impressed, and will 100% come back to Muse on my next visit to the Hunter!

Lovely setting in the Hunter. Service was great. Food was good. Garlic bread to start and Gnocchi…read morefor mains. A lovely rose for the drink . Ambience needed some music perhaps . Enjoyed the food none the less

The food was good great staff and good atmosphere. There were plenty of gluten free options . We…read morehad our small dog with us and the staff were happy to set up a table close to an open door. The service was great with friendly staff.

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.

Outstanding service Food was amazing…read moreGreat atmosphere and excellent view 10/10 experience

A perfect 5 star experience all thanks to an amazing location, outstanding food and a manager named…read moreSharon who made my recent visit something to rave to friends about! After touring some of the wineries in the area, I wanted to sit outside, enjoy the beautiful scenery and have some terrific food and wine. The Verandah, located at the Calais Estate, was the perfect solution with their wrap around upstairs porch overlooking the rolling estate. There were two choices for lunch- a pre selected "Tapas Tower" which is a feast for two with several daily selections ($80) or a la carte tapas items listed a few pages back in the menu. I went with the latter and had a chance to taste a wide range of their offerings and all were amazingly good. My favs were the polenta coated soft shell crab, the mushroom aranachi, and the jambon. They also had a nice wine list and were able to find me a local Cabernet that was quite nice! The service staff was super helpful, even re directing the fan my way given it was a very hot day on the veranda. But my visit was really topped off by the welcoming nature of Sharon, the manager. She kept stopping at my table to ensure all was well and even related a story about her recent trip to Chicago where someone went out of their way to help her and her husband. It made for a great visit. So I'll end where I began. If you want a great location, outstanding food and a staff that cares, look no further than The Verandah. It really will make your entire experience in the Hunter Valley one to remember!

Stopped here for lunch after visiting both the aqua golf and putt putt while wandering the gardens…read more A fairly nice restaurant with lots of outdoor seating, and very casual. Order at the counter and they bring it out to you. Looking at the menu there was a few thing to choose from. I chose something a bit more traditional and got the beef (added bacon) burger. The chips were quite nice and the burger... okay. It wasn't anything amazing. A little boring is all I could gather. It needed something like ranch or tangy aioli to give it a bit more zing. Overall a decent place to stop for food and for a reasonable price. But nothing totally amazing.

Arguably the most popular spot in the HVG Village. Offering breakfast and lunch. Dine indoors or…read moreout but I'd suggest out on the verandah. My partner and I had lunch here after playing putt putt and Aqua golf. It had gone 2 pm and since it was a Tuesday it wasn't as busy as I've seen it in the past. Weekends can be a rush. I ordered a chocolate thickshake which came in one of those massive metal mixing cups. I love spooning out the ice cream before sipping my way to a full milk belly. It was delicious! My roast chicken wrap was pricey for the size. $18 with no accompanying chips but it too was tasty and I enjoyed the combination of the mellow tasty cheese with the red onion and roasted capsicum. An ice cream shop adjoins the building; I think they are both linked under Oscars.

We had the chicken wings -don't if you like chicken wings…read more They are not oven or bbq cooked in sauce but dry deep fried to the point where the skin fused to the meat (the inside meat was okay). The outside was also extremely salty. The wings came with a choice of two sauces in pots, both of which tasted like they came from a Woolies home brand bottle. Despite how dry the exterior of the wings were adding the sauce was counter productive.

A nice spot for a mid week birthday lunch in the Hunter Valley. I have been once before a few years…read moreago and the first thing I noticed was the parking. It has been upgraded to sealed surface rather than bumpy dirt. With a 1 week old new car it was a welcome sight. The wait for drinks and food after ordering was lengthier than expected given it was not busy. My husband ordered a beer paddle and basil fettuccine. A little more chorizo and less focus on the toppings would be nice but he enjoyed it anyway. The dumpling entree special was.... different. The filling was a bit dry and the texture was unusual. The chilli dipping sauce was not what we expected either. I can't really put my finger on what the flavour was. It was just lacking. In comparison to chilli oil that most people would be accustomed to that packs a massive flavour hit. My chicken supreme was delicious. I loved the vibrant colour from the carrot purée. The chicken was moist and the potatoes crisp.

Relaxing atmosphere catering for all, great view of resort pool, lake & golf course. Big selection…read moreof wines, beer, classic and snack meals. Currently have a $20 lunch menu including beer or wine.

The food & the food at Bodega is yum! I had the salmon for dinner, which seriously had the best…read moremash I'd ever tasted. The pizzas are also yummy they are huge so you need to share with someone. I had the 40cm pizza but there is a 1m pizza, which some golfers were getting stuck into after a game I presume.

This place is AMAZING. Lovely staff, great atmosphere, great beer and the best of all, the best…read moremeat pie we have ever tasted. If you: - like beer - are in hunter valley - like beer garden - like different kind of beer - like having a good time - wondering how good a pie can be THIS IS THE PLACE.

It was scorching outside, so my partner and I retreated in here to refuel ourselves with a cold…read moredrink. The first thing you'll notice is that the walls are covered with... stuff. Silly signs, clocks and cute things which I assume can all be bought. The place felt a bit tight, and we were the only ones (besides the staff) who were inside. The staff were very friendly and were glad to have us, even if we ordered just drinks. One spider (cola and vanilla ice cream) and a chocolate thick shake, and when they say thick shake they mean it. It was glorious, like cold chocolate concrete. The open kitchen had an amazing aroma to it, the smell of beef and bacon and toast. It made us wish we weren't full from an earlier meal. Once your done eating/drinking you can look around for some fun to buy. I have a feeling that this place would be great for children.

How can you not love this place when there is a cow standing next to a pig out the front or back…read moredoor? Not sure if you're allowed to ride them, but they are beautiful little statues. Inside the tables are very oldschool and rustic, but everyone always sits outside because after all, it is the Hunter Valley... and the scenery is just breathtaking. Never leave this place without trying the Drover Burger, a burger they are famous for. With a huge patty and special Mayo... sure it drips, but it's delicious. They have Beetroot Chutney and other yummy ingredients all tasting fresh and the wait is not too long when busy either. They lovely ladies at the counter are so friendly, and it is super kid friendly with colouring pencils and paper for the kids to keep busy. Always a fan, and I will return here... for about $16 the burgers are totally worth it. (There are no fries/chips on the menu though... I guess that's a good thing)

We had the best lunch today at Emersons Cafe! Started with Duck pate w toasted cibatta. The pate is…read morerich and smooth, perfect w the crispy cibatta. The jelly on top is just divine! Then we shared Roast pork loin, pickled red canbage, apple chutney and crackling. The crackling is yummy, but the pork loin is amazing. The meat is tender, juicy and flavorful! It is perfect w the apple chutney and cabbage. And finally Braised wagyu beef cheeks, truffled potato cream, peas and onions. The beef melted in my mouth. The potato cream is to die for. Really friendly staff and the booking was simple and efficient. Would love to visit again!