The Hunter Valley is home to some of the best restaurants in the country. All cuisines are comprehensively covered so no matter what you’re craving (Mexican, French, Italian, Japanese, Modern Australian) you will be spoiled for choice.
With a reputation as one of the best culinary destinations in Australia, internationally renowned chefs are flocking to the Hunter creating menus that leave the tastebuds tingling.
There are gastronomic delights to be found around every corner - from 10 course private dining degustation menus to pub-style dinning. Many of the restaurants produce organic, homemade food and grow their produce on site.
Muse, Rock Restaurant, Bistro Molines, Emersons at Pokolbin, Margan and Roberts Restaurant have all been awarded coverted chef’s hats in the fine dining arena. For those looking for a more casual affair, Firestick Cafe, Goldfish, Ooishi, Brocken Back Bar or Hariagan’s Irish Pub are all good options.
Many of the restaurants offer two or three course menus during the weekend and, as is to be expected, the wine lists are impeccable. Most restaurants have very knowledgeable wine waiters or sommeliers who can recommend a good Hunter Valley drop to match and compliment your meal.
There are lots of restaurants that enjoy unrivalled views of the valley and others where you are practically sitting amongst the vines. In summer you can dine alfresco or in winter, you can cosy up under blankets near a roaring fireplace.
Remember to leave room for desert or a cheese plate if you can – the Hunter has some of the tastiest cheese around. And of course your meal wouldn’t be complete until you’ve sample a sweet desert wine. It’s a perfect match for post-dinner bickies and cheese! Bon Appetite!
Hunter Valley restaurants
Impossible to list all the Hunter Valley restaurants, but here are some we have found. Do please tell us if you find a good Hunter Valley restaurant and we will check it out. Do email the editorial team at
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Cafe Enzo
Cnr Broke and Ekerts Ra od, Pokolbin (02 4998 7233)
An Italian with home made pasta with courtyard overlooking the vines.
Esca Bimbadgen
790 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin (02 4998 7585)
Modern Australian in a winery and open every day for lunch only.
Perenti
69 Church Street, (02 6558 9219)
A modern feel cafe style eatery with local produce, fresh juices, coffee and cakes.
Roberts Restaurant
Halls Road, Pokolbin (02 4998 7330)
Inside an old National Trust cottage and the place to go for candlelight dinners and to sample well cooked fresh produce.
Swill N Grill
The Australia Hotel, 136 Wollombi Road, Cessnock (02 4990 1256)
Famous for the mural by a local artist and other local items and good steaks and plenty more on the menu.
Wollombi Tavern
2994 Great North Road Wollombi
02 4998 3261
Mojo's on Wilderness
Lot 82, Wilderness Road LOVEDALE
(02) 4930 7244
Leaves and Fishes
737 LOVEDALE ROAD LOVEDALE
02 4930 7400
Tatler Café & Bar
477 Lovedale Road LOVEDALE
(02) 4930 7948
The Mill Restaurant
Cnr Hermitage & Mistletoe Roads POKOLBIN (02) 4998 7288
Golden Grape Estate
Restaurant
310 Oakey Creek Rd POKOLBIN
(02) 4998 7588
Amanda's on the Edge
1039 McDonalds Road POKOLBIN
(02) 4998 790
San Martino Restaurant
Hunter Resort, Hermitage Road POKOLBIN
(02) 4998 7777
Potters Restaurant
266 DeBeyers Road POKOLBIN
(02) 4998 7648
Blaxlands Grill
Broke Road POKOLBIN
(02) 4998 7550
Vittorio's
188 Broke Road POKOLBIN
(02) 4998 7945
The Pines
New England Highway MAITLAND (02) 4932 5288
The Cellar Restaurant
HVG Village , Broke Rd POKOLBIN
(02) 4998 7584
