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Saltwater Fish Company
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.9(1,483)Designed for seafood lovers – Saltwater Fish Company, situated in Fenwick Foodhall, operates as both a Fish Bar and Fishmonger with a ‘we cook what we sell, we sell what we cook’ philosophy. There’s no fuss – just a passion for seafood, simple yet creative cooking and friendly service.St Vincent
Price: Expensive•Wine Bar•4.8(890)Part wine bar, part restaurant, a city centre venue with a city centre buzz. St. Vincent is an after-work drinks spot, supper-with-friends place and general 'snack-with-a-glass-or-two' hang out with a big-hearted 'everybody welcome' attitude.
Inspired by the neighbourhood bars we've found on our travels through France and Italy, we offer interesting wines, charcuterie and crowd pleasing plates full of punchy flavours. We're a place where an hour spins into several without anyone noticing.
Open evenings Tuesday to Friday, all day Saturday and close late.
Enough said. Come and find out.
The French Quarter
Price: Expensive•French•4.8(2,622)The French Quarter is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant & wine Bar in a community of unique and quirky businesses in Newcastle city Centre. We are a friendly and approachable team of people, with a passion for the good things in life. Born from nostalgia for a traditional style of commerce and a desire to challenge perceptions that French dining is formal or fussy, we work with independent suppliers to offer a regularly changing wine list & tapas style menu. We have created a casual and sociable environment where customers are invited to experience our food, try our wines, shop from our deli and share our love of all things French!21
Price: Expensive•British•4.8(5,370)21’s cooking is big on flavour and short on fuss. We’re talking about a style which embraces the seasons and where the ingredients are king. Expect to find stylish, imaginative dishes – which don’t pander to fads or fashion…………and still have room for pudding. Expect a warm welcome, generous hospitality and service that is both friendly and correct.
A city centre restaurant with a city centre buzz. In the heart of Newcastle's Quayside, 21 has an excitement and warmth all of its own. Smart but not stuffy, sleek but not pretentious, fun but not gimmicky - It's about eating good food in comfortably stylish surroundings.
Menus include Lunch and Early Evening Fixed Price, Five Course Seasonal and à la Carte.
Branches Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•British•4.8(173)Branches is a multi award winning restaurant
which aims to provide its customers a contemporary dining experience set in a beautifully modern décor surrounding.
Located on the hugely popular Osborne road we pride ourselves on the professional service our staff provides each customer. The intimate stylish dining room caters for individuals and parties to provide the ideal setting for any occasion from romantic to business.
Our chef source the freshest, local, best of British produce direct from nearby suppliers, farms and markets.
All our dishes are created from the highest quality products available. We also offer a wide selection of Wines, Beers, Gins and expertly made Cocktails.
Branches Restaurant has won Tripadvisors Travellers choice award for multiple consecutive years along with appearing consistently in their top 10 restaurants in Newcastle Upon Tyne.Café 21 Fenwick
Price: Moderate•Café•4.6(417)A home from home where hospitality comes first. Café 21 is a sociable and effortlessly stylish space, serving crafted comforts, lunch bites and sweet treats. This breakfast, lunch and early evening venue is the place for a mid-shopping trip lunch, business meeting, afternoon tea, or a quiet cup of the good stuff. A place where ‘me time’ matters.
Booking is not required however we do take reservations from 2:00 onwards for Afternoon Tea.
Our last booking is at 4:45pm Monday to Saturday and 3:45 on Sunday.
Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham
Price: Expensive•French•4.8(2,843)Winner of the Best European Restaurant honour at the North East Restaurant Awards and conveniently situated in the centre of Hexham on Gilesgate, Bouchon Bistrot serves straightforward country style French cuisine, including daily specials in the evening. Born in the Loire Valley and having plenty of experience from working in Michelin starred restaurants throughout France, the owner of Bouchon Bistrot is an expert when it comes to traditional country cooking in France.Sohe
Price: Moderate•Pan-Asian•4.8(1,145)Sohe is sure to offer an experience like no other, traditionally trained chefs create dishes demonstrating their culinary flair, unique methods and individual expertise, showcasing foods from all over the world that are sure to tantalise and tease the senses. Set within Jesmond’s quintessentially English and stunning Victorian period properties the mix of Northumbrian history, Asian inspiration and cosmopolitan vibe allow you to unwind in a whole new type of culture. SoHe’s sure to invigorate and excite with its blend of fine foods from throughout the world in fusion with the Asian inspiration behind this exciting new dining experience. Sohe has a cocktail menu to mesmerise and enchant any patron whilst all set within a building of character and elegance situated right in the heart of the city. This is North east Fine dining with a refreshingly informal vibe, an atmosphere to ease you into complete comfort and dishes to keep you green with food envy.
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- MMalcolmLondon •13 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoAnother superb meal at The French quarter. Such a warm welcome, brilliant service, delicious and beautifully-presented food and great value-for money. We’ll be back (again)!More infoThe French QuarterPrice: Expensive• French• Newcastle upon Tyne•4.8
- TTeresaVIPNewcastle and Northumberland •49 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoExcellent as always. I had oysters with vinegarette followed by fish curry - delicious. Delicate and fragrant. My husband had prawn curry which was very good- spicy and flavoursome followed by plaice, jersey potatoes and asparagus. Thoroughly enjoyed it!More infoSaltwater Fish CompanyPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Newcastle upon Tyne•4.9
- JJudithNewcastle and Northumberland •3 reviews5.0Dined on May 13, 2025Great place for lunch in Newcastle. The food was good, the service was very well timed and friendly, the atmosphere was ice, without intrusive music and the cos was reasonable.More infoCôte Brasserie - NewcastlePrice: Moderate• French• Newcastle upon Tyne•4.7
- SSamanthaNewcastle and Northumberland •6 reviews5.0Dined on May 9, 2025Our food was delicious and the service was excellent. There was an error with one of the dishes and the servers went above and beyond to make up for it. Really lovely staff and food, will be back.More infoPho - NewcastlePrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Newcastle upon Tyne•4.6
- JJimNewcastle and Northumberland •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 26, 2025Staff were first class and the food was perfectly cooked. Absolutely delicious.More infoGaucho NewcastlePrice: Expensive• Steak• Newcastle upon Tyne•4.6
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