Top Restaurants in Lovedale
Where to Eat in Lovedale: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover the best restaurant in Lovedale, Australia including The Cellar Restaurant, Muse Restaurant, Mojo's, Leaves & Fishes, Blaxland Inn, The Legends Grill, Emerson’s Cafe & Restaurant, Restaurant Cuvee, Tatler Tapas Cafe, Lillino
Things to do in Lovedale
1. The Cellar Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 458 reviews
This ultra-popular restaurant (especially with locals who love a long lunch here) serves appetising Mediterranean meals in a relaxed, inviting space. It has a great outdoor courtyard, surrounded by wisteria, with tables shaded by large umbrellas and inside there’s a huge open fireplace in the centre of the room, surrounded by crisp, white-clothed tables and indoor Gardens. Owner/chef Andy Wright offers a seasonal menu using the best Australian produce with regulars returning for popular á la carte dishes like pan-fried barramundi and eight-hour slow-braised Milly Hill lamb or the signature dish – whole suckling pig roast (48 hours’ notice required).
Reviewed By Isi_99_100 - Budapest, Hungary
We walked into this reastaurant just before the kitchen was closing. We ordered based on the recommendation of our waitress, a grilled king prawns and a wonderful steak. The wine selection was naturally good being in the middle of the Hunter Valley. The dessert was also wonderful. We enjoyed a very nice service, so if you are in this area, this is the place not to miss!
2. Muse Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Muse has become renowned for not only its food but also for its professional and friendly service. Offering a season driven Contemporary Australian menu, the food is fresh and exciting without overcomplicating the ingredients. Using quality produce, sourcing locally whenever possible, the dishes show technique, restraint and respect.
Reviewed By PeterHarvey - Norwich UK
This was the best dinner we had during our 6 week wine and gastronomic tour of Australia and actually by a fair margin. Can't fault it but more to the point it was positively wonderful and no, I am not being swept up in some kind of naive enthusiasm of an unaccustomed fine dining experience in which I was out of my depth. I rate it above Quay, for example. Anyway we had the 4 course dinner with paired wines each choosing a different dish and my, they were excellent in all respects. The service was so chilled, and neither patronising or obsequious, and without an eyelid blink as we arrived in our cycling attire, and we were treated as I would have expected. Best dish ? for me the chicken, polenta and corn, and my jaw dropped when the sommelier produced a Lakes Folly 2017 Chardonnay. And the "coconut" dessert ranks alongside Quay's snow egg in the bonkers but brilliant stakes. One of the few meals which will be a treasured memory for a lifetime. The cost ? who cares.
3. Mojo's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By Eric T - Yarramundi, Australia
Came here for breakfast and it was a pleasant surprise. A small menu but everything we ordered was delicious and cooked to perfection The service was top notch. The coffee is also great. Well worth a visit, you won't be disappointed. They certainly have the Mojo!!!!
4. Leaves & Fishes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 267 reviews
Leaves & Fishes offers a fresh, smart and simple approach to dining in the Hunter Valley. A range of Asian-fusion and Australian meals are complimented by a Hunter-focused wine list. A Lovedale favourite for more than 14 years, Leaves & Fishes is a must-visit on your next trip!
Reviewed By John M - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Went with friends and had a wonderful meal. Mixed entrees followed by stunning snapper all washed down with a lovely semicolon proved a wonderful evening. Staff were attentive but not intrusive and contributed to a very enjoyable night out. Highly recommendedThank you so much for sharing your experience John! So glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. ??
5. Blaxland Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 899 reviews
Reviewed By blweis - Williamsburg, Virginia
The food and ambience here are very nice - quite characteristic of the Hunter. It's not a huge menu, but it's tasty and reasonable.
6. The Legends Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 358 reviews
Reviewed By Leonie O - gold coast
The menu was not extensive but still covered many options. The waiters were attentive and the food was served quite quickly. The two dishes we had were very good and generous without being excessive. We would certainly return on our next visit.
7. Emerson’s Cafe & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 447 reviews
After 3 years in Pokolbin, Owner/Head Chef Emerson Rodriguez is excited to announce the re-location of their multi-award winning restaurant 'Emerson's at Pokolbin' to Adina Vineyard.Now appropriately renamed Emerson's Cafe & Restaurant, Emerson's is located within Adina Vineyard. Adina Vineyard is set in the heart of the Hunter Wine Region on Lovedale Road in Lovedale, surrounded by acres of established vineyards & an impressive olive grove. With newly renovated Cellar door on-site, Providore, Reflections Spa & Accommodation.
Reviewed By Tlb1974 - Cessnock, Australia
We’ve been to Emerson’s half a dozen times and it’s consistently good.
My mother, daughter and I celebrated our Christmas here today and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Mum and I had the roast suckling pig with fried Brussels sprouts, roast potatoes, apple chutney and gravy. One dish between two would have been adequate but hey, it’s Christmas! The pork was melt-in-the-moth delicious, the potatoes crispy and hot. I had my doubts about the sprouts but I can honestly say they were amazing.
My daughter had the char grilled sirloin. She is a bit fussy about her food and enjoys really plain food, so she wasn’t overly keen on the cafe de Paris butter but she said the steak was lovely.
Despite not needing dessert, we decided to share an amazing lemon meringue pie inspired dish served with limoncello sorbet. Very summery, sweet but not sickly and gone too quickly!
The wine list seems quite extensive and we partook of cocktails to celebrate in style.
The service was good, we didn’t feel rushed. It was a pleasant, leisurely lunch in a comfortable and quite picturesque setting.
Thanks guys! We’ll be back.
8. Restaurant Cuvee
Overall Ratings
4 based on 380 reviews
Part of the vineyard Peterson's Champagne House
Reviewed By tinky321 - Singleton, Australia
We live locally and love a good breakfast and lunch out. Restaurant Cuvee is one place that we know will provide us with great food and service. Nothing is cheap in the Hunter Valley, but we know at this restaurant we get served decent quantity and great quality food always. The kids meals are good value too and a good size ($12 breakfast which includes juice). The coffee is okay (not as strong as I usually like) but at least it is hot. This restaurant is definitely worth a visit and revisit.
9. Tatler Tapas Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
Tatlers offers a unique dining setting on the beautiful Tatlers Estate overlooking the vines. Tatlers is open for lunch Wednesday to Sunday and dinner on Friday and Saturday nights as well as breakfast on the weekends. A casual share plate tapas dining experience focusing on wonderful Spanish flavours. Indoor and outdoor dining-great for a couple or a group. Group banquet menus available for groups of 8 or more. Tatlers also offers a extensive Hunter wine list with a great selection of Tatlers own wines by the glass and beers on tap.
Reviewed By Adele D - Lake Macquarie, Australia
beautiful setting. the staff were very friendly, the service was great and very quick. the food was Tapas style so we shared some beautiful meals. will go back just loved it.
10. Lillino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 295 reviews
Located in the Lovedale area. St Clements Estate is extremely private and offers an extensive range of wines all produced from our estate. We are also excited to have opened the doors to Lillino's Italian/Pizza restaurant in June 2011.We welcome you to the most authentic and best Italian restaurant in the Hunter Valley Region. Offering some of the finest cuisine with one of the best views in the Hunter.Come on in today, sit back, relax and let us introduce you to a culinary journey without comparison. Grilled Sardinian pecorino drizzled with honey, Spaghetti with sea urchin and homemade Mussel Bottarga, Kurunjones, succulent Suckling Pig, salted crust Burramundi, steam mussels and a variety of other dishes from our ever changing menu. OPENING HOURS:We are open for Lunch from Thursday to Monday from 12pm - 3pm(No pizza's on Thursday lunch)Dinner from 6pm to late Thursday to Monday(closed on Tuesday and Wednesdays)
Reviewed By 2BISCUITS - Sydney, Australia
We had been recommended Lillino's and so decided to try it ourselves. The restaurant is very family friendly and was fairly busy. We chose the suckling pig as it sounded so delicious. However we were rather disappointed as although the flavour was good it was a little on the dry side and a sauce may have helped. We did point this out to the waitress. On reflection we should have opted for a pasta dish.
