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The TOP 10 BEST Cafes in Shoal Bay NSW

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Need an affordable cafe open now? These 21 results near you are waiting for your call. Here are our top Shoal Bay Cafes with reviews & ratings.

Inner Light Tea Rooms logo

Closed - Opens 8:30 am

5 Lighthouse Rd, Nelson Bay NSW

Come for the view, stay for the food. Inner Light Tea Rooms is a beautiful cafe situated between the museum and lighthouse in Nelson Bay. From delicate cakes and gluten-free desserts to an array of delicious hot and cold drinks, enjoy morning or afternoon tea while appreciating our gorgeous panoramic views of Port Stephens. Our breakfast and lunch menus have been carefully curated to satisfy a range of tastes. We serve the best coffee in the bay, but don't take our word for it. Judge for yourself! Looking for the perfect venue to host your function, event or special occasion? Well, that's us! From birthdays and christenings to bridesmaids and baby showers, you can't go past our spacious and charming cafe.

Aidan

7 years ago

“Came here for the scones. Very nice and freshly made. Came early to find a parking spot. Incredible views.”

Fingal Bay Cafe & Take Away logo

Closed - Opens 7:00 am

4 Market St, Fingal Bay NSW

Looking for a great place to eat in Fingal Bay? For breakfast, lunch and dinner, Fingal Bay Cafe & Take Away is the place to go from Port Stephens to the bay! We can cater for small and large events or even if you are holding a business meeting let us do the catering for you. With our famous homemade pies and Barista made coffee, we are the indoor and outdoor dining experience with a delicious selection of food. Whether your are after fish and chips, or hamburgers and a milkshake Fingal Bay Cafe & Take Away has the yummy solution for the beachgoer or Bay lover. Morning or night, we have got the food to make you happy. And if you are after dessert, we have got lots of ice cream and cakes to make a great end to the day.

Karen

2 months ago

“Very friendly Food is amazing Coffee is amazing And last but not least the caramel slice is the best I’ve ever tasted”

4.6 (20 reviews)

  • Dine-In

  • Outdoor Seating

  • Lunch

  • Catering Services

Bluewater Grill logo

Closed - Opens 10:00 am

61 Dowling St, Nelson Bay NSW

Restaurant in Nelson Bay, NSW. Family friendly restaurant. Lunch and dinner. Function venue. Seafood restaurant. Bluewater Grill is the place to be for enjoying delicious meals and taking in the most relaxing scenery. Located within the Nelson Bay Golf Club, our restaurant offers fantastic views of the golf course. We serve a wide selection of modern Australian dishes, plus a children’s menu. We have a range of event packages that include budget-friendly options. We aim to provide an excellent dining experience for the whole family. With restaurant quality cuisine at bistro prices, entertainment, and breathtaking views, there’s something for everyone here. We serve Port Stephens, offering reliable services to each customer. Call us today!

4.6 (12 reviews)

  • Catering Services

Hog's Breath Cafe logo

Closed - Opens 11:00 am

16 8 Teramby Rd, Nelson Bay NSW

Hog's Breath Caf� Nelson Bay serves the best steaks in town! Go the whole hog and have a casual dining experience at our themed restaurant. Bring the entire family with you, as we cater to all age groups. Get to taste delectable dishes such as prime rib steaks, burgers, salads and pasta while enjoying our frequent dinner programmes. It doesn't get any better because at Hog's Breath Caf�, it's a party every night! Go the whole hog and sink your teeth into our special 18-hour slow-cooked prime rib steaks. It doesn't get any better than this! We also have kids' meals and on Mondays and Tuesdays, kids eat free! We are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Hog's Breath Caf� Nelson Bay has been serving customers since 1989. Since then, we have expanded to over 75 restaurants all over Australia. If you want to have a unique dining experience, go the whole hog and dine at Hog's Breath Caf� Nelson Bay where it's a party every night!

RW

8 years ago

“Don't be fooled by the look of an ageing chain restaurant. It was really surprising just how good the food was! The steak was so good! Crumbed mushroom salad was great - seriously we were amazed at how good the prime rib steak was. Wow. We'll be going back. RW”

In House Kitchen logo

Closed - Opens 7:30 am

41 Donald St, Nelson Bay NSW
Longboat Cafe logo

Closed - Opens 8:00 am

3 Marine Dr, Fingal Bay NSW

Mel

11 years ago

“Enjoyed the great food and friendly service, the location is also exceptional!”

Magnolia. Nelson Bay logo

Closed - Opens 7:30 am

8 Teramby Rd, Nelson Bay NSW

Join us at Magnolia Nelson Bay, where every dish is served with a side of stunning views and a warm, welcoming atmosphere catering to both early risers for breakfast from 7:30am and those seeking a leisurely lunch from 12 noon.

Mavericks on the Bay logo

Closed - Opens 12:00 pm

8 Teramby Rd, Nelson Bay NSW

Open 7 Days a week 12:00pm till late, Mavericks on the Bay is the place to go if you want a delicious restaurant-style meal in Port Stephens. Nestled right on the edge of d'Albora Marina, our experienced chefs and friendly staff will spoil you with delicious seafood selections including Sydney rock oysters, Crispy skin salmon and prawn linguini. If you're after some entertainment, you can kick up your heels with some great live artists performing on Friday and Saturday nights from 8:00pm and Sunday afternoons from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.

Jay Jarvis

2 years ago

“Fantastic Sunday afternoon early evening spent here. Beautiful bay & boat views, wonderfully polite & helpful staff the service was excellent. Food was delicious & plentiful & the live music was great & was the perfect accompaniment to a brilliant arvo with friends. Highly recommend you pay a visit on your next trip to Nelson Bay”

Parallel Hospitality Group logo

Closed - Opens 8:00 am

Nelson Bay NSW

The Parallel Hospitality Group's restaurants at d'Albora Marina Nelson Bay epitomise a perfect blend of cuisine, scenic views, and warm hospitality. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast, a cocktail connoisseur, or simply someone who appreciates a mesmerising waterfront setting, these restaurants have something special for everyone.

  • Restaurant Group

  • Hospitality Company

Sienna's Pizzeria + Bar & Restaurant logo
85 Magnus St, Nelson Bay NSW

Sienna's is a restaurant offering the finest Italian cuisine in Port Stephens. Our affordable mouth-watering dishes will surely satisfy your taste buds. From á la carte dining to takeaway, you can enjoy our food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enjoy our great selection of beverages, or bring your own wine! We offer BYO services so our guests can enjoy their favourite wines paired with our delicious dishes. Conferences, birthday parties, wedding receptions and other special occasions are made even more special with our unsurpassed Mediterranean cuisine. Our conference and wedding venues in Port Stephens, can accommodate approximately 60 to 110 people and we guarantee the warmest and friendliest service, just like a real Italian family! Enjoy the freshest seafood direct from the trawlers, our gourmet pizzas or our authentic Italian delicacies. Experience true Italian fine dining for yourself at Sienna's Pizzeria + Bar & Restaurant. Let Sienna's Pizzeria + Bar & Restaurant be your local Italian restaurant in Port Stephens. Call us to arrange a table for you today.

Natural Tucker Salamander Bay logo

Closed - Opens 7:30 am

Shop 2 Town Centre Cct, Salamander Bay NSW

Come down to Natural Tucker in Salamander Bay for a range of organic bulk foods, vitamins, supplements and beauty products. With more than 30 years' experience in organic food and supplements, our team will take you through our store and provide you with expert advice on the right products to use to improve and maintain good health. Looking for a delicious vegan or vegetarian wrap? We provide burgers, drinks and bulk organic grocery products that are just simply good for you. We have a relaxed and peaceful environment when picking out your unprocessed goods. We stock more than 25 types of flour, 50 herbal teas, 40 herbs and spices and much more. Visit Natural Tucker in Salamander Bay for Port Stephens residents looking to be more health conscious.

Wendy

6 years ago

“Great place to shop. Staff very friendly and helpful. Coffee is great and stock is fresh. If you want to buy small amounts of flour, sugar etc it is very convenient”

Soul Origin Salamander Bay Square logo

Closed - Opens 7:30 am

k085 2 Town Centre Cct, Salamander Bay NSW
Splash Restaurant & Bar logo

Closed - Opens 7:30 am

Blue Resort 265 Sandy Point Rd, Salamander Bay NSW

Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Splash Restaurant & Bar in Salamander Bay is perfect for the whole family. Located adjacent to the largest swimming pool in Australia, we serve fresh, locally caught seafood at fair and honest prices. Take a seat by our stunning alfresco area beside the pool or inside at our ambient water-inspired dining room. While you enjoy a cocktail overlooking the water, the kids can have a swim and work up an appetite. Our chef takes pride in delivering perfection on each and every plate. Even our kids' menu is enough to make your mouth water. Celebrating regional and coastal living, we have partnered exclusively with local fish shop, Monin Seafood, for seafood that is fresh and delicious. We are also more than happy to cater for large groups at our Salamander Bay restaurant. For special occasions, check out our wedding reception venue, as well as conference and function centre. Call to make a booking today!

BT

4 years ago

“Excellent customer service, very nice and tasty food!! Recommended 100%. Thank you guys.”

Horizons Golf Resort logo

Closed - Opens 7:00 am

5 Horizons Dr, Salamander Bay NSW

Horizons Golf Resort is located in Salamander Bay.

Neelam

8 years ago

“A fantastic resort. My family and I have had such great memories here. The kids love the wildlife, my husband loves the golf carts and we all love the location - it is close to great cafes and beaches. Highly recommend. Neelam”

4.8 (4 reviews)

  • Accommodation

  • Golf Course

  • Cafe & Bar

Pasta Di Porto logo

Closed - Opens 7:00 am

Unit 4 134 Gan Gan Rd, Anna Bay NSW

We are a retail store where we sell our multi award winning pasta products which are solely based on Domenica's Southern Italian. You purchase our Ravioli, Fresh Pasta, Sauces, etc to cook in the comfort of your own kitchen. We supply many restaurants in our local area of Port Stephens, Hunter Region & other areas who have our products on their menu. Please note that we ARE NOT A RESTAURANT. We offer premium takeaway coffee and have limited cafe options. We are a small family business & our focus is to handcraft consistent premium quality products.

Port Stephens Packaging & Hospitality Supplies logo

Closed - Opens 8:30 am

Bayview 3 Shearwater Dr, Taylors Beach NSW

Port Stephens Packaging is a family owned company. Its dealings with Australia's leading companies allows it to promote quality disposable food packaging and cleaning products to the hospitality and catering industry locally. Port Stephens Packaging was Established in 2005 as the first local company to provide high quality service in supplying packaging and cleaning needs to Port Stephens. Port Stephens Packaging markets a range of over 10,000 products and has the facility to provide any range through its dealings with major manufacturers and distributors across Australia. Port Stephens Packaging extended its range to supply all your tableware and catering needs through major suppliers across Australia. We now stock a range of chef, hospitality wear, corporate, work wear, clothing, safety gear, boots, hi vis clothing, and also provide bakery, aprons, screen printing and cake decorating supplies. Port Stephens Packaging is proud to be master distributors of National Foods - supplying all your long life juices and milk products.

  • Commercial equipment

  • Containers & Lids

  • Cups

  • Work wear & uniforms

Sea Salt Soldiers Point logo
2 Sunset Blvd, Soldiers Point NSW

Our unique floating cafe awaits you! Come and join us for breakfast, lunch, coffee & cake.

Spirited A Creative Play Cafe logo

Closed - Opens 10:00 am

12 Innovation Cl, Taylors Beach NSW

Spirited is a play cafe like no other. ​ Developed by a child development & education practitioner, for the whole community; we are a venue with soul & purpose. ​ Unlike other play centres who are fixated on play being only for the young, we're committed to re-evoking the childlike freedom that play, connection & creative confidence can bring. We believe... ....in providing a space to help families achieve balance in their lives in a comfortable, welcoming & non-judgmental environment. ...in the power of belonging as a strong support to mental & emotional well-being & sense of security. ...that creativity should be embraced & celebrated - It’s what changes the world & our world needs change! ...that connecting & sharing, as a community, is beneficial to our global community

The Deck Cafe/Restaurant & Bar logo

Closed - Opens 8:00 am

Shop 1 2 Sunset Blvd, Soldiers Point NSW

Satisfy your seafood cravings at The Deck Cafe, Restaurant & Bar. For breakfast, lunch or dinner you can enjoy a range of delicious meals whilst overlooking beautiful scenery of Port Stephens. We serve delectable dishes ranging from salads and snacks to substantial main courses. Get a taste of contemporary Australian cuisine featuring local seafood and produce. Sit back and relax by the fireplace or in the sun drenched decking with its scenic views by day and magnificent sunsets by night. You may even spot some dolphins swimming by! The Deck Cafe, Restaurant & Bar is the perfect location for your special celebration, casual lunch, romantic dinner with your partner or breakfast with your family. Drop by and experience live entertainment from local acts. We are open seven days a week including public holidays. Give us a call today for bookings. The next time you are looking for great food, visit The Deck Cafe, Restaurant & Bar.

Kim Hastings

2 years ago

“What a great place. If you would like great food, great views and atmosphere with EXCELLENT service, this is the place to come. Staff are extremely attentive without being pushy. We come every year and enjoy the seafood platter, leaving more than satisfied. Leaves Doyle's in Sydney for dead...”

4.2 (19 reviews)

John Dory's Takeaway Lemon Tree Passage logo

Closed - Opens 8:00 am

1 44 Cook Parade, Lemon Tree Passage NSW

Delight your tastebuds at Port Stephens' premier café and takeaway, John Dory's Takeaway . With a menu that will please even the pickiest eater, and a view practically made for Instagram, our café has something for everyone. We are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so we are here for you with a barista made coffee in the morning, or fresh fish and chips for lunch. We provide scrumptious light lunches, as well as amazing burgers that will satisfy anyone. Need a quick meal on your way through? Our take-away meals are quick, delicious and affordable. Of course, we also have indoor and covered outdoor dining areas, so you can take your time while you enjoy our delicious food and coffee. For the freshest fish and chips and the smoothest coffee in Port Stephens, call or visit John Dory's Takeaway today! We are more than happy to take phone orders and tradies are always welcome.

Michelle

8 years ago

“Chai latte mug OMG! With water front views, nice to talk about go visit it's lovely And the service very sweet place for families food and coffee”

Featured Reviews of the Best Cafes in Shoal Bay

4 Average Rating based on 123 reviews from 14 Cafes near Shoal Bay

Came here for the scones. Very nice and freshly made. Came early to find a parking spot. Incredible views.

Aidan left a review for

Inner Light Tea Rooms

Fantastic Sunday afternoon early evening spent here. Beautiful bay & boat views, wonderfully polite & helpful staff the service was excellent. Food was delicious & plentiful & the live music was great & was the perfect accompaniment to a brilliant arvo with friends. Highly recommend you pay a visit on your next trip to Nelson Bay

Jay Jarvis left a review for

Mavericks on the Bay

A fantastic resort. My family and I have had such great memories here. The kids love the wildlife, my husband loves the golf carts and we all love the location - it is close to great cafes and beaches. Highly recommend. Neelam

Neelam left a review for

Horizons Golf Resort

Don't be fooled by the look of an ageing chain restaurant. It was really surprising just how good the food was! The steak was so good! Crumbed mushroom salad was great - seriously we were amazed at how good the prime rib steak was. Wow. We'll be going back. RW

RW left a review for

Hog's Breath Cafe

Visiting from Sydney. Ordered slow baked lamb shank $41...meat tough and hard to remove from bone..advised manager..not interested. Waited to order a dessert but no service ..so we left. My partner enjoyed the marinara pasta. .

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