Whalebone Wharf

Name: Whalebone Wharf
Address: 269 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie, AU-NSW, Australia, 2444
Telephone: (02) 6583 2334
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.6

4.6

3243 Reviews

$41 to $100

Seafood

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 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
(02) 6583 2334
Website
http://www.whalebonewharf.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Peter Ridland

Location
269 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie, AU-NSW 2444
Neighborhood
Port Macquarie
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Flash Fried Szechwan CalamariA$21.00
cabbage & sesame slaw, soy-miso aioli, fresh lemon
Gin & Beetroot Cured Hiramasa KingfishA$24.00
celeriac remoulade, pink grapefruit, dill, avruga caviar
Roasted King PrawnsA$28.00
nam jim dressing, coconut, chili, fine herb salad
Seafood ChowderA$24.00
mussel, squid, prawn, fish, bacon, chives
Master Stock Braised Pork BellyA$24.00
pickled carrot, pumpkin puree, apple-chili chutney
Mushroom TortelliniA$23.00
confit mushrooms, asparagus, pangritata

Mains

All mains include your choice of one side and sauce. Add King prawns to any main dish $12. Add Sicilian white anchovies any dish $4.50

Atlantic Salmon – Hideaway Bay (TAS)A$40.00
pan fried
Coral Coast Barramundi – Bowen (QLD)A$40.00
pan fried or steamed
Dusky Flathead – Wallis Lake (NSW)A$40.00
crumbed or beer battered
Market Fish – (Local)
see wait staff
- MP
300g Premium Riverine Scotch Fillet (NSW)A$52.00
char grilled
250g Lamb Rump – Cowra (NSW)A$48.00
pan roasted

Sauces

Garlic Aioli
Yoghurt Tartare
Roasted Garlic Butter
Smoked Chili Yoghurt
Sesame & Miso Aioli
Lemon Beurre Blanc
Soy Sesame Glaze
Thyme & Pinot Noir Jus

Sides

Chat Potato & Fennel SaladA$16.00
tarragon & sour cream dressing, green shallots
Roasted Carrot & Vadouvan CurryA$16.00
yoghurt, pickled onion, salted cashews
Beer Battered ChipsA$10.00
garlic & smoked paprika salt
Fried Brussels Sprouts & BaconA$16.00
spiced honey & mustard vinaigrette, peanut crumb
Roasted PumpkinA$16.00
pumpkin sour cream & sweet lemon dressing
Grilled BroccoliA$16.00
rocket & pistachio pesto, confit garlic aioli
Mixed Leaf SaladA$16.00
ricotta, pickled mustard, toasted seeds & blood orange

"Fruits de Mer" for Two

Accompanied with house condiments. (subject to availability/no changes)

"Fruits de Mer" for TwoA$185.00
Selection of seafood from the Whalebone menu, including: Rock oysters, cured salmon, crumbed sardines, mussels, ceviche, prawns, grilled fish, calamari, scallops

Live From the Tank

Eastern Rock Lobster – Port Macquarie (NSW)
natural w sauce of your choice & lemon; mornay, chives, lemon vinaigrette; roasted garlic butter & lemon
- MP

Kids

$18.50. Includes ice cream & activity pack

Chicken
Fish
Calamari with Chips

What 3,243 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

New South Wales
Romantic
New South Wales
Good for special occasions
New South Wales
Most Booked
Mid North Coast
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Whalebone Wharf offers a memorable dining experience in Port Macquarie with its "outstanding seafood" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "beautiful location on the river" and "remarkable views." This restaurant is praised for its "fantastic ambiance" and "friendly, helpful staff." Perfect for special occasions, it's highly recommended for seafood lovers.

3,243 Reviews

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Graeham
New South Wales4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, a delightful lunch at one of our favourite restaurants. Food was well prepared and presented, service was friendly, attentive and professional and the ambience in one of the best in town. Great restaurant.
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Sue
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful holiday experience. We love seafood, this was the best and the freshest ever. Everything, the ambience, the outstanding service made this a highlight of our holiday in Port Macquarie and a MUST when we return.
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Amanda
Canberra2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The seafood platter sharing plates - one cld and one hot, was an excellent way to experience a little of all the dishes available on the menu. A very generous amount and balanced selection. Staff were lovely.
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Wendy VIP
Yorkshire8 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very good meal by the waterside at Whalebone Wharf. Definitely would recommend if staying in Port Maquarie.
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Michael
New South Wales2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy the Whalebone. The food is outstanding and the service is very courteous and efficient. The location and view is remarkable. Absolutely no complaints.
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Calvin
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful service from our waiter and amazing sides
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Isadora
Sydney1 review
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Over all very nice!! Just a bit to expensive, more than sydney.
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Yvonne
Canberra3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice evening lovely wait staff and food was excellent
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Amanda
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the seafood platter and if was absolutely delicious. And the service was excellent would highly recommend
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Penny
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic setting on the water food very good and always of high standard, we have not been disappointed each time we have eaten there.
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FAQs

Whalebone Wharf is rated 4.6 stars by 3243 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

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

Website
http://www.whalebonewharf.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 6583 2334

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Seafood Charcuterie

Seafood Charcuterie

Starters

Marinated Alto OlivesA$11.00

Mussel EscabecheA$14.00

UGB SourdoughA$3.80

House DipsA$22.00

Seasonal Cheese Board

Oysters

Rock Oysters

Natural, Mignonette DressingA$4.80

Wakame, Chili & Sesame Salad, Pickled GingerA$5.00

Bacon, Spiced Tomato "Kilpatrick"A$5.00

White Sauce, Parmesan "Mornay"A$5.00

Entrée

Flash Fried Szechwan CalamariA$21.00

Gin & Beetroot Cured Hiramasa KingfishA$24.00

Roasted King PrawnsA$28.00

Seafood ChowderA$24.00

Master Stock Braised Pork BellyA$24.00

Mushroom TortelliniA$23.00

Mains

Atlantic Salmon – Hideaway Bay (TAS)A$40.00

Coral Coast Barramundi – Bowen (QLD)A$40.00

Dusky Flathead – Wallis Lake (NSW)A$40.00

Market Fish – (Local)

300g Premium Riverine Scotch Fillet (NSW)A$52.00

250g Lamb Rump – Cowra (NSW)A$48.00

Sauces

Garlic Aioli

Yoghurt Tartare

Roasted Garlic Butter

Smoked Chili Yoghurt

Sesame & Miso Aioli

Lemon Beurre Blanc

Soy Sesame Glaze

Thyme & Pinot Noir Jus

Sides

Chat Potato & Fennel SaladA$16.00

Roasted Carrot & Vadouvan CurryA$16.00

Beer Battered ChipsA$10.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts & BaconA$16.00

Roasted PumpkinA$16.00

Grilled BroccoliA$16.00

Mixed Leaf SaladA$16.00

"Fruits de Mer" for Two

"Fruits de Mer" for TwoA$185.00

Live From the Tank

Eastern Rock Lobster – Port Macquarie (NSW)

Kids

Chicken

Fish

Calamari with Chips

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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