Top Restaurants in Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Lake Macquarie
Discover the best restaurant in Lake Macquarie, Australia including The Olde Bake House, Salina Restaurant, Babbingtons, Vistana Malaysian Restaurant, Hughzies Lakeside Brasserie, Lena's Lakeside Cafe, Pauly's Gourmet Kitchen, Utsav Indian Restaurant, Punjabeez, Little Thai Monkey
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1. The Olde Bake House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 234 reviews
Our Food Our Italian-themed menu changes from week to week as we select the best and freshest seasonal produce available. Chef Dan and his team are always looking to provide exciting new variations on classic Italian dishes, so you'll defintely want to check out our specials board when you arrive. We regularly cater for a range of special dietary requirements such as gluten or dairy free, so feel free to let us know your needs. Calling beforehand with your specific requirements helps ensure we can provide something special just for you. Every dish is lovingly created fresh - no shortcuts here! Come in and try our meals, and you'll taste the difference! Our Wines The Olde Bakehouse is a fully licenced venue. We maintain a selection of wines to suit most tastes and budgets, from our exceptional house wines through to something spectacular for that special occasion.
Reviewed By Andkell - Newcastle, Australia
The restaurant is an old bakery that has been transformed with the old ovens still in existence..a nice touch.
The food was wonderful and very well presented and the staff were superb. We all enjoyed our meals with entrees and Deserts. My only criticism was the mushroom gravy on my veal was too salty.
The service was excellent and the staff made us feel very welcome and relaxed, but the prices charged were a little on the high side when compared to equivalent restaurants offering Italian cuisine.
All in all though worth the visit if you do not mind paying slightly more for the privilege.
My only safety concern is the pathway out of the restaurant is uneven and very dark after the lights in the restaurant..so be careful leaving.
2. Salina Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
Modern Italian with gourmet pizzas
Reviewed By AustTrail - Sydney
Came here on recommendation from this site and looked forward to some quality pasta. The restaurant itself is quite large with a courtyard at the back which had a lovely laid back setting. The front of the restaurant seemed more formal. The staff seemed to not know what they were doing as different staff would ask the same question. Water was not replenished either.
The pasta dishes were large but the flavour seemed too subtle. The Mariana was large but as another person noted, there was not a lot of seafood. The other pasta dishes were ok but lacked that extra flavour.
The pizza was better but we found the food in general was just ok for the price paid.
3. Babbingtons
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 382 reviews
Contemporary Australian dining with a relaxed atmosphere, with floodlit views over the natural bush
Reviewed By krwilson55
WE booked in for Christmas lunch here as the previous year we had a great time.What a disappointment it was this year though.We ordered the Cheese platter to start.It came to the table with a few crackers for the three of us.I am not a great lover of soft cheese but there was only on hard cheese to be had.The Main was a help yourself.I had the meat,vegetables,potatoes and gravy.The best way that i can describe the meal apart from the gravy is that the cheese was warmer than the main meal apart from the lukewarm gravy.I know there is a fine line between keeping food hot and letting it dry out,but come on,they are suppose to be professionals working here.With the money they charged i would have been better off with a plate of cold meat and a salad,something that not even they could get wrong.I only wish that i could give them no stars but i can't.So the one star goes to the staff in the dining room and nothing for the so called kitchen staff.
4. Vistana Malaysian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By 2mumies - Sydney, Australia
Well what a great experience the food was authentic and very very tasty. I stumbled across this restaurant and I was not disappointed in most cases food is catered for the westerners palate but, not this place. We decided to eat in however, the takeaway orders were walking out the door one after another. This is certainly a restaurant that require many return visits which is now programmed in the the GPS.
5. Hughzies Lakeside Brasserie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Closed Monday.
6. Lena's Lakeside Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By Cheryl N - Mykonos Town, Greece
30th birthday celebration a huge success. We were able to have privacy in side room for speeches and games. Food was pre ordered and delivered promptly, hot and very tasty. Staff very helpful with suggestions for meal options (we had breads, mains, dessert cake , coffee and corkage) very reasonable price for quality food and generous portions. Definitely recommended for family or work function.
7. Pauly's Gourmet Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By 4dluvofgoodfood - Martinsville, Australia
This is a great locally run, family owned restaurant with food from the heart.
Booking a table is a must as its very popular with Locals and tourists. Service was attentive and friendly even though they were flat out. Byo alcohol but they will happily but your beers in the fridge for you. Primarily a dine in/take away pizza bar with awesome gourmet and Gluten free varieties but please book a table, take a seat and take a closer look at the menu.
You'll find beautiful pasta dishes, fresh seafood, succulent steak and chicken for main or entree.
but OMG....
TRY
THE
RIBS!!!!!
sweet, smokey and sticky with just the right balance of heat and spice.
These are fall off the bone, get in my mouth good!
So definately go see Pauly, he'll make you feel like you're part of the family.
8. Utsav Indian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Utsav (in Sanskrit) generally means a festival or celebration or any joyous occasion. At Utsav, we celebrate all festival and Occasion with vibrant, colourful & delicious Indian food. Range of Options from Quick Serve lunch option to A la carte option featuring variety dishes from regional India. We have private room to suit max 12 guest for private party and main dining hall upto 60 people.
Reviewed By Daniellesimmonette - Newcastle, Australia
We had dinner at Utsav and were blown away by the quality of service and food that we received. From the moment we walked in the staff were attentive and went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and comfortable. Every dish we had was full of flavour and delicious! It is worth every cent.
9. Punjabeez
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Punjabi Cuisine requires the skilful blending and cooking of meats, chicken, fish and vegetables with herbs, spices and other ingredients to produce a rich taste and smooth texture. This special blend of rich, flavoursome curries, tandooris, breads and basmati rice make Punjabi cuisine one of the most popular regional cuisine throughout India and the world.
Reviewed By cb_from_oz - Lake Macquarie, Australia
Visited with a friend for dinner and had the vege korma and Goan fish. Both dishes were mouth watering! Very friendly and attentive service, could not ask for more!Dear cb_from_oz, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. We hope to see you both again soon. Kind Regards, Davinder Sandhu (Owner)
10. Little Thai Monkey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By elizabethjohnston
Atmosphere was wonderful. The food was surprisingly fast and absolutely delicious. Service was friendly and efficient. Pricing was very good.Hello elizabethjohnston, Thank you for your time to give us such a nice feedback. Much appreciated :)
