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Whalebone Wharf, Port Macquarie, AU-NSW

Whalebone Wharf

4.5 (3262)
$41 to $100
Seafood
269 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie, AU-NSW 2444

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
THE WHALEBONE WHARF IS A NO FUSS, CASUAL AUSTRALIAN FISH EATERY

Our mission is to source the region’s best seafood and seasonal produce by partnering with like-minded suppliers.

Our commitment to locality and our selection of produce flows into everything we offer; from Hastings River Oysters to Urban Grain bread and pastries.

We aim to showcase these ingredients by preparing them carefully and serving them simply.

The Whalebone is a place for friends and family to enjoy local, honest food and wine in a relaxed atmosphere, with a world class view.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Australian, Modern Australian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:15 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Peter Ridland

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What 3,262 people are saying

Whalebone Wharf reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • New South Wales

    Great for fine wines

  • Mid North Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Whalebone Wharf offers "wonderfully prepared and cooked fresh seafood" with an "excellent cocktails and wine list." Guests adore the "great atmosphere," "friendly and helpful staff," and stunning river views. Despite a menu shift, the charm lies in its "beautiful location," "outstanding service," and delectable dishes, especially the seafood platters.
3,262 Reviews
  1. James

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderfully prepared and cooked fresh seafood. Excellent cocktails and wine list. Great atmosphere and the staff were very friendly and helpful. All 4 of us had a very enjoyable evening.

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  2. Sophie

    New South Wales1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I’ve been a couple time with family and friends before the floods. Loved how the menu was set up, I.e choose main, then the sides and then sauce (allows you to mix and match). New menu is fixed plates = smaller portions of meat and sides, and I barely got any sauce which was disappointing as the old menu would give you fuller portion sizes of everything. Floor stuff were lovely as always though which was a positive.

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  3. Jeremy

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food & Service by the team at Whalebone Hanna and the team provided outstanding service as always

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  4. Errol

    New South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once every year when visiting Port Macquarie, we go to the Whalebone restaurant for a special treat. The meals yesterday were all that we expected, and portions were surprisingly adequate. Unable to fault the service. Despite being on the expensive side, the experience was well worth it.

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  5. madeleine

    New South Wales3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New shorter menu after the floods. Meals always wonderful at Whalebone Wharf & didn't disappoint. Friend had Barramundi with vegs of mushrooms & leak. Whilst I had Jewfish with burnt cabbage, chosen because the cabbage is always to die for. Dessert of cream Broulee & shortbread & Coffee.

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  6. Vic

    New South Wales3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We always love going to Whalebone. The food is always great and the service is great.

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  7. Marilyn

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As regulars, this was our first visit after the devastating flood that engulfed our beautiful area and this lovely restaurant. So glad to see that it has made a come back and is as excellent as ever. The mahi mahi was beautifully cooked and our chosen side dishes - confit mushrooms and artichoke and grilled broccolini and silverbeet - absolutely delicious! Once again, it was the friendly, helpful staff that makes this restaurant such a wonderful experience. (not to mention the decor and gorgeous river views) Welcome back Whalebone Wharf! ❤️

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  8. Richard

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food, great location, wait staff very helpful and professional and pleasant. Will be coming back again.

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  9. Rebecca

    Victoria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We received a warm welcome when we entered with great service during our meal. Due to the floods there were a few things understandably unavailable but as the menu and wine list had many choices, this did not hinder us. I would recommend making a booking and helping one of our wonderful restaurants recover, you will not be disappointed.

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  10. Caitlin

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time we’ve been here and just as fantastic as the first. Food was fantastic, service was great. We ordered the seafood platter for two and it was amazing. It does not leave you hungry at the end. Service was timely and overall we had a great time

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Whalebone Wharf is rated 4.5 stars by 3262 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Whalebone Wharf

269 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie, AU-NSW 2444

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Port Macquarie
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:15 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Australian, Modern Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Peter Ridland
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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