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1. Ridgeview Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(133)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Pokolbin
Booked 2 times today
RidgeView showcases a modern Italian menu with a seasonal focus on fresh and local produce. Utilising native ingredients and estate grown organic produces from the kitchen garden, we have developed a menu which brings the unique flavours of our region to the table. Whether it's a relaxed long lunch overlooking the vineyards or an intimate dinner you will leave with a lasting impression. Located just fifteen minutes north of the Hunter Valley gardens, RidgeView offers a relaxed alfresco experience in the heart of the valley.
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2. Legends Restaurant
4.1
Excellent(79)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Hunter Valley
Booked 3 times today
Legends Grill - Offering a modern Australian menu amongst the backdrop of the award winning Chateau Elan Vintage Golf Club
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3. Saltire Estate
5.0
Exceptional(4)
Price: Expensive
• Winery • Hunter Valley
Welcome to Saltire Estate, a family-owned winery located in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Our wines are born out of a passion for this beautiful region and its connection to ancient Scotland.The Hunter Valley is renowned for its world-class wines, and we're proud to be a part of this rich winemaking tradition. Our vineyard was originally part of the George Hunter Estate, established in the 1970s. Today, our Semillon, Shiraz, and Merlot vines are all that remain of this once sprawling 500-acre estate.We're proud to honour the legacy of James Busby, the proud Scot known as the father of Australian wine. Busby brought 500 cuttings from Europe to Australia and planted them in the Hunter region of Belford, not far from Lovedale.At Saltire Estate, we're committed to providing great quality wine at an affordable price. We believe that great wine doesn't need to be expensive, and we work hard to provide exceptional value to our customers.
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4. Iron Gate Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(25)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Pokolbin
Booked 22 times today
Iron Gate Kitchen is the brand new, purpose-built restaurant at Iron Gate Estate in the Hunter Valley. Our restaurant showcases fresh, seasonal produce and bold Iberian flavours. Executive Chef Joey Ingram’s relaxed, rustic approach to Mediterranean cuisine is designed for sun-drenched dining, with a focus on wood, smoke, fire and the grill. The menu follows Mediterranean tradition—designed to share, encouraging guests to slow down and savour the afternoon. Dine surrounded by vineyards and Mediterranean-inspired architecture, just steps from where our estate-grown wines are made—perfectly paired with your meal.
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5. Estancia Osteria Adina
4.7
Exceptional(82)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Hunter Valley
Booked 8 times today
Estancia Osteria Adina is nestled in the heart of the Hunter wine region at Adina Vineyard and Olive Grove, offering a distinctive dining experience that blends the bold flavours of modern Australian cusine with the warmth of Italian tradition.Our menu celebrates the best of the region, drawing on years spent in Peru to infuse vibrant flavours and authentic techniques into every dish.As part of the Adina estate, Estancia Adina shares a space where wine tastings, olive oil experiences, and exceptional food come together creating a unique and immersive Hunter Valley experience. With spacious gardens and a relaxed atmosphere, we proudly welcome families and furry friends alike.
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6. Harkham Wines
4.3
Awesome(17)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Pokolbin
Booked 23 times today
Harkham Restaurant is a new Italian eatery in Pokolbin, New South Wales, owned by Richie Harkham, who also runs Harkham Wines. Open for lunch, dinner, and snacks, the menu offers a range of Italian dishes, including antipasti, pasta, pizza, mains, sides, and desserts. Enjoy a full bar with wines, beers, and cocktails while taking in stunning views of the Hunter Valley vineyards. The restaurant is conveniently located near other wineries and attractions, making it ideal for day trips or weekend getaways. With a casual and relaxed atmosphere, it's perfect for families and friends. A private dining room is available for special occasions, and the restaurant is dog-friendly, so you can bring your pet along. Hours are 12pm to 5pm on Thursdays, 12pm to 11pm on Fridays, 8am to 11pm on Saturdays, and 8am to 6pm on Sundays.
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7. Redsalt Restaurant
4.2
Awesome(6)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Hunter Valley
Booked 5 times today
Wine country’s finest is served at Redsalt Restaurant, our signature dining destination. We’ve captured the very essence of the region, offering everything from elevated family dinners to late night date nights.From 6 pm onwards, immerse yourself in our ‘behind the vines’ ethos featuring the pinnacle of local and imported goods, meticulously curated into a selection of exquisite degustation and à la carte offerings. Elevate your dining experience as we present a showcase of premium ingredients, thoughtfully crafted to serve your palate with every bite.Discover the delights of our new Summer Menu, where seasonal flavours and innovative dishes highlight the best of Hunter Valley produce. Whenever you dine, you’ll be sure to get a taste of Hunter Valley produce – supporting local farmers and sourcing everything from as close as possible.
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8. Lovedale Bar + Grill
2.1
(7)
Price: Moderate
• Modern Australian • Pokolbin
Booked 8 times today
Laid back yet lively, Lovedale Bar + Grill has everything you need to wind down or rev up. Soak up the afternoon rays in the outdoor beer garden, or keep the beat to live music by local musicians on Friday and Saturday nights.From burgers to pizzas, we have all the classics reimagined in our signature Lovedale style. Go from starters to schnitties, or choose from bountiful salads to perfectly grilled steaks – there’s something for any appetite.Looking for a delicious meal in a relaxed and casual setting? Lovedale Bar + Grill is the perfect spot, whether you’re unwinding after a long day, enjoying a date night, or catching up with friends and family. Great food, refreshing drinks, and good times await at Lovedale Bar + Grill.
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9. Cypress Lakes Bistro & Bar
3.9
Excellent(22)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Pokolbin
Booked 5 times today
Buffet breakfast daily is bright, fun and entertaining – a meeting place for family, good mates and colleagues. All the usual fare with espresso coffee available offers arguably the best value proposition in the region. Bistro lunch is casual – burgers, sangas and salads. Kids are looked after too. The Bar features live entertainment on the weekend best enjoyed with a cold beverage and the warm sun on your back. Casual dining and a social bar where Golf members, Resort guests and Shire locals celebrate long afternoons simply enjoying time with family and good friends.
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10. The Restaurant at Tower Lodge
4.5
Awesome(17)
Price: Very Expensive
• Australian • Pokolbin
Booked 2 times today
Set under soaring ceilings with fans languidly circling above, the restaurant and its adjoining terraces are the venues for a relaxed, yet refined a la carte dining experience. Start with drinks by the fireplace in the adjoining lounge or by the courtyard fountain on a balmy summer evening. Guests as well as visitors can enjoy lunch and dinner seven days at Tower Lodge. Drawing fresh local produce from a community of local Hunter Valley producers and growers, as well as from the Hope family’s own Angus cattle farms in the lush green pastures of the Upper Hunter, the menu is a culinary experience of the region best shared with a loved one, or with family and friends around the table.Within view - or easy walking distance - is the kitchen garden where the kitchen and gardening teams tend to a growing section of edibles including herbs greens and native ingredients. Just across the way is a pasture home to the Hope’s own very local Angus cattle.

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