Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Lake Macquarie

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Are you someone who loves to engage with the chef behind the magic?. Paymasters might just be your new favourite place. With a very extensive menu, they are sure to have something for everyone."

"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."

"9 Darby Street, Newcastle The New York warehouse-style South American barbecue restaurant held its first bottomless brunch last month and, following its success, they will bring it back on October 26. The first seating is from 11.30am to 1.30pm, and the second seating runs from 12.30pm to 2.30pm."

"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."

"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!"

"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."

"64 – 66 Scott Street, Newcastle East NSW 2300100% Australian independent beer venue offering a menu inspired by the American Diner / Grillhttps://www.facebook.com/GrainStoreBar"

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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)."

"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."

"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"

"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."