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THE BIG BLUE BUILDING AT THE CO-OP, TERAMBY RD, NELSON BAY 4984 3330 OPEN 7 DAYS FOR LUNCH | DINNER FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS SUN – THURS 11AM – 3PM | FRI - SAT 11AM - 8PM
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How to get there... Air – Newcastle Airport please call...........02 4928 9800 Bus – Port Stephens Coaches on.............1800 045 949 Rail – Country Link on..........................................131 500
Local Visitors and Satalite Information Centres Nelson Bay P: 1800 808 900 Victoria Pde Nelson Bay Raymond Terrace P: 02 4987 5276 Salamander Bay P: 02 4982 7211 Tanilba Bay P: 02 4982 4441
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Cover #1 WATERCRESS - Fish of the day w/ kipfler potatoes, asparagus, cherry tomatoes & a citrus glaze Cover #2 SPLASH RESTAURANT - Grilled fish of the day w/ lemon butter
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A la carte
Amalie’s Café & Restaurant Blue Water Grill Crest Birubi Beach Rock Lobster Restaurant
Asian
Mod Thai – Nelson Bay Mod Thai – Shoal Bay
Bar / Bistro
Bay Breeze Bistro Blue Water Grill Splash Restaurant & Bar Tails Restaurant
Buffet
Moonshadow Cruises Splash Restaurant & Bar
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Café
Amalie’s Café & Restaurant 23 Bubs Fish & Chips 3 &17 Crest Birubi Beach 29 Hogs Breath Café 22 Medowie Macadamia Café 20 Shoal Bay Café & Thai Restaurant 16 Spectrum Café 30 The Little Nel Café 2
Casual Cuisine
Amalie’s Café & Restaurant 23 Bubs Fish & Chips 3 &17 Crest Birubi Beach 29 Shoal Bay Café & Thai Restaurant 16 Sienna’s 31 Splash Restaurant & Bar 10 & 11 The Little Nel Café 2
Club / Hotel / Tavern Bay Breeze Bistro Blue Water Grill Tails Restaurant
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Elegant / Fine Dining
Little Beach Boathouse Sandpipers Restaurant The Wharf Oyster Bar & Grill Watercress Restaurant
European Influence Watercress Restaurant
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Floating Restaurant / Cruise Moonshadow Cruises
Ice Cream / Dessert
Medowie Macadamia Café Spectrum Café The Little Nel Café
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The Only Place Indian
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Italian Influence Sienna’s
Modern Australian
Little Beach Boathouse Splash Restaurant & Bar Tails Restaurant
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Pizza / Pasta Casa De Oro Sienna’s
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Seafood
Bubs Fish & Chips 3 & 17 Little Beach Boathouse 12 Rock Lobster Restaurant 13 Sandpipers Restaurant 35 Sienna’s 31 Tails Restaurant 32 & 33 The Wharf Oyster Bar & Grill 9 Watercress Restaurant 8
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Casa De Oro
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Bay Breeze Bistro Blue Water Grill Hogs Breath Café
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June 2015 – November 2015 Dining Out is produced and published by: LM & RJ Aliendi T/A Dining Out Port Stephens ABN: 25 194 087 763 PO BOX 83 Anna Bay NSW 2316 Phone: (02) 4982 5111 Fax: (02) 4982 5588 Email: lisa@diningout.com.au Website: www.diningout.com.au Publisher Lisa Aliendi Phone: 0408 603 724 Email: lisa@diningout.com.au Advertising Enquiries (02) 4982 5111 Distribution Enquiries 0432 500 689 Graphic Design TMR Designs Printed by Inprint - Brisbane
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Take Away
Amalie’s Café & Restaurant 23 Bubs Fish & Chips 3 &17 Casa De Oro 21 Mod Thai – Nelson Bay 28 Mod Thai – Shoal Bay 34 Shoal Bay Café & Thai Restaurant 16 Sienna’s 31 The Only Place Indian 14 & 15
Thai
Mod Thai – Nelson Bay Mod Thai – Shoal Bay Shoal Bay Café & Thai Restaurant
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Waterfront / Views Dining
Bubs Fish & Chips 3 & 17 Crest Birubi Beach 29 Hogs Breath Café 22 Little Beach Boathouse 12 Rock Lobster Restaurant 13 The Wharf Oyster Bar & Grill 9
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Content Map Special Events 26 & Welcome to Port Stephens 24 &
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LOCATED WITHIN NELSON BAY GOLF CLUB
RESTAURANT QUALITY FOOD AT BISTRO PRICES
OPEN 7 DAYS Lunch 11.30am – 3.00pm | Dinner 5.00pm – 9.00pm Express 10.00am – 5.00pm Dowling St Nelson Bay 2315 P 02 4981 4256 | F 02 4981 2412 | M 0401 091 154 E caterers@bluewatergrill.net.au Visit www.bluewatergrill.net.au to cater for your next wedding, function or special occasion
10% OFF DINNER ONLY per couple
(N/A School & Public holidays)
SENIORS DISCOUNT 15% OFF LUNCHES ONLY
BOOK NOW! 02 4984 9388
The perfect dining experience for all occasions... Enjoy appetisers on arrival followed by a modern Australian buffet featuring a large variety of seafood, Hunter meats & vegetarian options. Tempting desserts, tea & coffee are also included. All meals are prepared fresh onboard by our talented chefs. Enjoy fabulous live entertainment & purchase a drink from our fully licensed
bar. Two decks of indoor restaurant style seating plus an alfresco top deck to enjoy breathtaking sunsets and moonrises. Keep an eye out for the dolphins who love to ride the bow waves. CRUISES DEPART NELSON BAY & NEWCASTLE HARBOUR Enquire about private charters for weddings, Christmas / birthday parties, corporate dinners & more..
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Open Brunch & Lunch 9.30am – 4.00pm Tuesday – Sunday
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16 Stockton Street Nelson Bay, NSW P (02) 4984 2211 E bookings@watercressatthebay.com W watercressatthebay.com
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NELSON BAY’S NEWEST WATERFRONT RESTAURANT UNINTERRUPTED WATER VIEWS MODERN AUSTRALIAN MENU FULLY LICENSED, HUNTER VALLEY WINES AND AUSTRALIAN CRAFT BEERS
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Shop 10, 17-19 Stockton Street Nelson Bay
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Thai Restaurant
Open 7 nights: Dinner from 5pm
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Open 7 days: Breakfast 7am – 11am Lunch from 11am – 3pm
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02 4981 1295 1 Trafalgar St, Nelson Bay 2315 (Inside Bay Breeze Resort) Thai take away & delivery available to designated areas from 5pm
THE BIG BLUE BUILDING AT THE CO-OP, TERAMBY RD, NELSON BAY 4984 3330 OPEN 7 DAYS FOR LUNCH | DINNER FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS SUN – THURS 11AM – 3PM | FRI - SAT 11AM - 8PM
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KIDS PLAY AREA
The Bay Breeze Bistro is Open 7 Days for Lunch & Dinner offering a wide range of mouthwatering dishes with great value prices including $10.90 lunches. Groups are catered for in our relaxed dining area. 18
So stop by & say hello, we look forward to meeting you! For the very best food, service and entertainment - Come & join us at Fingal Bay Sports Club.
A free Courtesy Bus is available, phone the club for details on (02) 4984 1244.
(02) 4984 1246 (Bistro)
(02) 4984 1244 (Club)
Fingal Bay Sports & Recreation Club, 100 Rocky Point Road, Fingal Bay NSW 2315
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Indulge in a home-made Macadamia Ice-cream or Barista made coffee and cake or choose from the casual dining menu on offer while relaxing and enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the Macadamia Plantation.
Cafe and Gift Shop Open 7 Days 9am - 5pm
A variety of fine, Macadamia Products available
A-La-Carte Breakfast and Lunch available 7 days, 9am - 2.30pm
Bus tours and small group gatherings welcome
(closed public holidays)
www.medowiemacadamias.com.au 672 Medowie Rd, Medowie NSW 2318 (02) 4982 8888 sales@medowiemacadamias.com.au www.facebook.com/MedowieMacadamias 20
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2014 Port Stephens Business Awards Winner – Best Café in Port Stephens
Water Views • Excellent Menu • BYO • Coffee & Cake Open 6 days • Crema D’oro Coffee Available Tues – Fri: 9.00am – 4.00pm Sat & Sun: 8.30am – 4.00pm Reopen Fri & Sat Nights: 6.00pm for Dinner
P. 02 4982 4993
1/11 Cook Parade Lemontree Passage NSW 2319
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Port Stephens or otherwise known as the ‘Blue Water Paradise’ – is a wonderland for boating enthusiasts, fishing fanatics, bush walkers, scuba divers – anyone just wanting to get away from it all. The Port is two and a half times the volume of Sydney Harbour with its pristine, unpolluted waters, bright sandy beaches, resident bottle nose dolphins and short drives to the many smaller towns around the region, there is always something for everyone. A popular attraction of the Port is the Tomaree Headland - the most popular bush walking track in the area which was established during World War II as part of the defence system for the East Coast of Australia between 1941 - 1943. Once at the summit you will have the most magnificent views of the Port and surrounding islands, perhaps even spotting a humpback whale on their annual migration from May to October. Stockton Sand Dunes are another prominent attraction of the area which must be seen to be believed. The contrast between the ocean and the 40 meter high sand peaks are definitely a sight to behold.
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This vast area is ideal for quad biking and 4WD enthusiasts, or for those who want to take a more conservative approach, enjoy a camel or horse ride in and around the dunes or along the water’s edge. Try sand boarding down the dunes - it’s fun for everyone. The Port is supplied with it’s own fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables, locally made small goods as well as flavoursome pickles, sauces and preservatives which are found locally from our monthly markets within the area. This wealth of regional produce features in the vast array of Port Stephens restaurants with their creative menus, exquisite water views and amazing dining experiences.
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You will want to keep coming back time and time again. Port Stephens is a perfect place to holiday, relax and enjoy the sunshine and calm.
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special events
BLUE WATER COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 6 – 9 JUNE 2015 This free festival is a unique concept in Country Music with great efforts from the organisers to ‘Bring the Country to the Coast’. The bay is always keen to support young upcoming country music artists and as such many rising stars perform at our festival. www.bluewatercountrymusic.com.au PORT STEPHENS COUNTRY CLUB WEDDING EXPO 28 JUNE 2015 Come to our Wedding Showcase Day and experience the ultimate beachfront wedding and honeymoon venue in one of the most stunning and romantic destinations in Port Stephens and the Hunter. Browse all function rooms themed for your special day, sample wedding menus, meet our preferred wedding suppliers plus speak to our wedding co-ordinator on the day about wedding packages. The perfect opportunity to plan your wedding in one day! Free entry from 10am. CHRISTMAS IN JULY 1st & 2nd WEEKEND IN JULY Tuck in to a sumptuous feast and join the Christmas festivities at Port Stephens Country Club for Christmas in July. Rekindle the Christmas spirit and enjoy a variety of traditional dishes infused with classic Aussie seafood. See www.portstephenscountryclub.com for restaurant trading hours and menus.
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FESTIVAL OF THE SENSES 5 SEPTEMBER 2015 Get your taste buds ready for the 22nd year of wineries and food exhibitors gathering together for the Shoal Bay Festival of the Senses hosted by Port Stephens Country Club on Saturday 5th September 2015 from 10am – 5pm. Overlooking the white sands of Shoal Bay and the volcanic Tomaree and Yacabba headlands, the Shoal Bay Festival of the Senses is one of Port Stephens’ largest lifestyle events’ bringing together a variety of wineries, breweries, food producers and lifestyle stalls for a one day feast. CLANS ON THE COAST 19 SEPTEMBER 2015 The Clans On The Coast Festival is a fun filled event where everyone is encouraged to participate in all our events and frivolities. A Celtic celebration filled with traditional dancing, highland games, strongman competition, pipe bands, singing groups and a wide range of stalls with Celtic goods on sale at Tomaree Sports Oval. www.clansonthecoast.com.au OKTOBERFEST 20 SEPTEMBER 2015 Modelled after the traditional festival held in Munich, Germany every year, the Country Club Hotel Oktoberfest will entice visitors to indulge in a hearty fare while drinking a cold “stein” of beer at the CC. Dirndl dresses and lederhosen welcome.
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THE PORT STEPHENS SPRING CUP 15 - 18 OCTOBER 2015 The Port Stephens Golf Classic is a visitors-only event played over four days. In its 18th year, the Spring Cup will be held over three courses Nelson Bay, Horizons and Pacific Dunes. The format of the event is designed to provide all players a challenge on a variety of courses in a fun, relaxed environment and all in close proximity to Nelson Bay, the jewel of Port Stephens. To register phone Nelson Bay Golf Club on 02 49811132 or visit www.golfportstephens. com.au. Make sure you book your accommodation NOW. TASTES AT THE BAY 30 OCTOBER – 1 NOVEMBER 2015 The spectacular waterfront at d’Albora Marinas on the Nelson Bay foreshore will host local, fine food restaurants, wineries and craft beer from the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens regions all while you listen to music on four free entertainment stages. This major culinary event also offers a selection of interesting activities in Apex Park, adjacent to d’Albora Marinas including a classic car show, children’s amusements and market stalls on the Nelson Bay Foreshore. www.tastesatthebay.com.au
HALLOWEEN 31 OCTOBER 2015 Come out dressed to impress and join us for a spooktacular night at the Country Club Hotel. The CC Halloween Horror Party is THE dress up event in Port Stephens not-to-be-missed with spine-chilling dj’s mixing during the night. MELBOURNE CUP 3 NOVEMBER 2015 Celebrate the Melbourne Cup with your friends in style! Enjoy a lavish seafood buffet luncheon at one of Port Stephens Country Club venues. Celebrate this iconic event with live coverage of the race, live entertainment plus fantastic prizes to the person with the best hat, best dressed and more!
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Spectacular views over Birubi Beach
Boasting a picture perfect view, clear turquoise water & an endless sandy beach, you will not find a more stunning location in Port Stephens than Crest Birubi Beach. 73 James Paterson St, Anna Bay, 2316, NSW P E FB W
02 4919 0446 info@crestbirubibeach.com.au www.facebook.com/CRESTBirubi www.crestbirubibeach.com.au
OPEN 7 DAYS BREAKFAST & LUNCH from 8am (no bookings) FULLY LICENSED | TAKEAWAY KIOSK 29
CAFÉ | NURSERY GIFTS | GALLERY VINTAGE SHOP
Come and experience incredible healthy fresh food, kids play ground, FREE WI-FI, live music, organic fair trade coffee, unique giftware, an art gallery and nursery plants.
OPENING HOURS
9am - 3pm Tuesday - Saturday 11:30am - 3pm Sunday Closed Monday
P: 02 4981 9339
4310 Nelson Bay Road Anna Bay NSW 2316
www.spectrumportstephens.com FIND US ON FACEBOOK
FARMERS & ARTISAN’S MARKET 3rd Saturday of the month
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Sourdough | Honey | Beef Gozleme Organic produce | Fresh veggies Preservative free sauces & things Organic eggs, chickens and ducks Handmade goods
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Open 7 Days from 7.30am Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 3 course meal for $35 from Monday - Thursday $7.50 Bacon & eggs | $12 Kids menu
(02) 4984 4900 Cnr Donald & Yacaaba Sts, Nelson Bay 2315 info@siennas.com.au | ww.siennas.com.au
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Overlooking the pristine waters of Port Stephens, Tails Restaurant offers relaxed dining facilities with a great range of value for money, fresh quality meals. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Kids welcome! Kid’s menu & play area. Courtesy bus available, call the Club for details. Barefoot bowls & BBQ packages available.
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WEEKNIGHT SPECIALS
2 COURSES FOR $39.95 P P or 3 COURSES FOR $49.95 P P FULLY LICENSED - BYO BOTTLED WINE ONLY 81 Magnus Street, Nelson Bay NSW 2315 | P. 02 4984 9990 | E. contact@sandpipersrestaurant.com.au
www.sandpipersrestaurant.com.au