The Hunter Valley in New South Wales is renowned for its exceptional restaurants, providing a variety of dining experiences. Some top Australian restaurants in the region include:
Bistro Molines in Mount View, known for its provincial French dishes and charcuterie board. Margan Restaurant in Broke offers a paddock-to-plate dining experience with seasonal dishes made from their own produce. This includes vegetables, olives, honey, and raised chickens and lambs. Muse Restaurant in Pokolbin offers fine dining with a seasonal menu, while Muse Kitchen in Pokolbin provides a more casual option. Circa 1876 at The Convent Hunter Valley is highly praised for its modern Australian cuisine. EXP Restaurant in Pokolbin offers a degustation experience with globally inspired dishes. Myrtle & Stone in Wollombi is a charming tapas and gin bar housed in an old stone and wood cottage. The Gates in Pokolbin is known for its grain-fed black Angus beef, dry-aged in-house, and degustation menu. Vines Restaurant is popular for its antipasto platters and pasta dishes, with a beautiful outlook over Wollomi National Park.
These restaurants highlight the diverse culinary scene in the Hunter Valley, offering a range of dining experiences from casual cafes to fine dining establishments.