PLATE DATES

PRESENTED BY FIRST CREEK WINES

One dish. One drink. One very good price. This is Newcastle Food Month at its best.

Plate Dates, presented by First Creek Wines, are Newcastle Food Month at its most irresistible. Throughout April, some of the city’s best restaurants, cafés and pubs are serving up exclusive Plate Dates: a signature dish paired with a drink for $30 — or $25 at some venues. Just an easy way to eat well, often, and all month long.

With more than 70 Plate Dates across the city, this is your chance to revisit favourites, try somewhere new, or finally book that place you’ve been meaning to get to, without committing to a long lunch or a long bill.

Browse the lineup below and plan your Plate Date calendar your way. Filter by venue, meal type (breakfast, lunch, dinner or all-day), location and day of the week, then start booking.

Beverage is selected by the participating venue.
Individual venue terms apply. Public holiday surcharges may apply — check directly with the venue.

Plate Dates at Charlestown Square
Perfect Panini Pairing

Perfect Panini Pairing

Alfie's Italian + Wine Bar | $30

New Lambton

A warm focaccia panini filled with prosciutto, tomato, eggplant & stracciatella, plus a glass of wine – all for $30. Available Fridays, 12–4pm. Good food, good wine, good times.

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Available for Lunch
Friday

Panino & Vino

Panino & Vino

Arno Deli | $30

Newcastle, Newcastle East Precinct

Choose any panino from the menu to enjoy with a glass of house wine from our award-winning list for $30

Bookings are not required.

Available for Lunch
Every day

Hotcake to Share + Bottomless Mimosas

Hotcake to Share + Bottomless Mimosas

Autumn Rooms | $30pp

Cooks Hill

Fluffy, glazed, and just sweet enough, our house-made hotcake with seasonal toppings is perfectly paired with bottomless mimosas. Designed for two—bring your bestie and settle in.

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Available for Breakfast & Lunch
Every day

Twirl Into Comfort

Twirl Into Comfort

Bartholomew's | $30

Newcastle, Newcastle East Precinct

Wild mushroom & confit chicken tagliatelle, finished with herbed whipped ricotta, pecorino and crushed walnuts, paired with a glass of house wine or a schooner of Good Folk beer.

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Available for Lunch & Dinner
Wednesday & Thursday

Late-Night Sugar Rush

Late-Night Sugar Rush

Bernie's Bar | $25

Midtown Precinct, Newcastle West

Keep the party going all night long with a late-night sugar rush. Grab a plate of Bernie’s classic Fairy Bread and a Milo Milky Way cocktail for the ultimate sweet top-up. Blending Baileys, white chocolate liqueur, and Milo, it’s just like a chocolate milkshake, only boozy.

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Available for Dinner
Friday & Saturday

Beer and Burger Bliss

Beer and Burger Bliss

Bistro Dalby | $30

Newcastle, Newcastle East Precinct

Join us in April for our beer and burger combo! Enjoy our delicious wagyu beef burger on a milk bun with American cheese, pickles, onion ring, house burger sauce and crunchy chips. Wash it down with a house beverage of your choice – Sydney Brewery Beer, house wine or soft drink!

Bookings are not required.

Available for Dinner
Every day

Saganaki & Spritz

Saganaki & Spritz

Blanca Honeysuckle | $30

Newcastle

Golden Saganaki arrives sizzling, drizzled with honey, oregano, and gentle spice, served alongside a refreshing Lavender or Limoncello Spritz. Set waterside at Honeysuckle, it’s a Mediterranean moment made for shared plates, long lunches, and easy afternoons.

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Available for Lunch & Dinner
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday

Café Corn Cakes

Café Corn Cakes

Café Fresh | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Sweet corn cakes served with a regular coffee.

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Every day

Have Your Cake & Eat It

Have Your Cake & Eat It

Cakeboi | $30

Hamilton

Have Your Cake & Eat It Too 🍰 Because choosing just one is overrated. Join us at Cakeboi for Newcastle Food Month and enjoy the ultimate sweet date, two slices of our signature cakes paired with two drinks of your choice, all for $30.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Breakfast & Lunch
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Ode to Les Arlots

Ode to Les Arlots

Cara | $30

The Junction

House-made Toulouse sausage, pomme purée, and rich bordelaise sauce. Served with your choice of red or white wine from a Hunter Valley producer.

Call for bookings: 0411 922 444

Bookings are not required.

Available for Dinner
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Share Item with a House Beer or Wine

Share Item with a House Beer or Wine

Charlie’s Rooftop | $25

Midtown Precinct, Newcastle

Any share item from the food menu, served with one house beer or wine.

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Available for Lunch & Dinner
Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Singaporean Chicken Laksa

Singaporean Chicken Laksa

Cove Kitchen & Bar at Newcastle Airport | $30

Williamtown

Kickstart your travels with a steaming bowl of fragrant laksa, served alongside your choice of house wine, beer or a large coffee. This Plate Date is inspired by Jetstar’s new Singapore via Bali connection, now flying from Newcastle Airport four times a week.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Lunch & Dinner
Every day

Plate Date in the Park

Plate Date in the Park

CRUMB | $30

Lambton

Two CRUMB pastries from a selection crafted just for Newcastle Food Month, paired with two coffees, packaged in a limited-edition gift box. Perfect for sunny catch-ups in the park with your favourite person.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Breakfast & Lunch
Every day

Hand rolled potato Gnocchi W/ North Qld Prawns, chives & hazelnut & Glass of Usher Tinkler Paper Wasp Chardonnay

Hand rolled potato Gnocchi W/ North Qld Prawns, chives & hazelnut & Glass of Usher Tinkler Paper Wasp Chardonnay

Customs House Hotel | $30

Newcastle, Newcastle East Precinct

Hand rolled potato Gnocchi W/ North Qld Prawns, chives & hazelnut & Glass of Usher Tinkler Paper Wasp Chardonnay.

Note: Please be aware that the Plate Date details for this dish have been updated since the printing of our brochure. The description above reflects our current seasonal offering.

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Available for Lunch & Dinner
Every day

Big Slices, Big Flavour!

Big Slices, Big Flavour!

Dannys Pizza @ Good Folk Brewing Co | $30

Hamilton

Choose any ½ 18” New York–style pizza, perfectly paired with a schooner of Good Folk beer or a glass of house wine. Fold, bite, repeat.

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Available for Dinner
Wednesday & Thursday

DOUGHNUTS & COFFEE DATE

DOUGHNUTS & COFFEE DATE

DoughHeads | $30

The Junction
Choose four regular-size premium doughnuts and pair them with two small coffees. Vegan and gluten-free doughnut options available. Come hungry, leave happy. 🍩☕

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Every day

Laksa Lovers

Laksa Lovers

Dumpling Bar | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Beef, chicken, or veg & tofu laksa noodle soup, served with two pieces of veg or pork spring rolls and one can of Coke, Coke Zero, or lemon squash.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Lunch
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Durk’s Big Breakfast

Durk’s Big Breakfast

Durks Cafe and Eatery | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Durk’s Big Breakfast served with a small coffee (choice of cappuccino, flat white, or latte).

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Prawn Ajillo

Prawn Ajillo

Earp Distillery | $30

Carrington, Our Throsby Precinct

Prawns cooked in a house Napoli sauce with heirloom tomatoes, garlic butter, green sweet chilli peppers, and parsley. Served with a beautiful, house made flatbread for dipping. A one out of five on the chilli-spice scale. Enjoy with a delicious No. 8 Dry Gin & Tonic – bringing a herbaceous balance to your meal. Earn points with every visit! Sign up to Earp Distilling Co.’s Loyalty Program ↗

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Available for All-day
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

La Mia Casa e la Tua Casa

La Mia Casa e la Tua Casa

Emilio's Restaurant | $30

The Junction

Choose one of our beautiful pizza, pasta or main meals from our selection list, as well as your choice of a glass of wine, beer or soft drink.

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Available for Lunch
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Hot + Cold Seafood Goodness

Hot + Cold Seafood Goodness

Flatfish Cafe | $30

Our Throsby Precinct, Wickham

Hot + cold seafood goodness — your Flatfish seafood fix in a box. Enjoy a mix of crispy favourites and chilled ocean bites, served with a cold drink right on the water’s edge.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Lunch
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Kick-ass Steak Sanga

Kick-ass Steak Sanga

Foghorn Brewery | $30

Newcastle, Newcastle East Precinct

Locally made toasted sourdough encasing thinly sliced, juicy scotch fillet with in-house made brewer’s malt BBQ sauce and tomato chutney, served with a side of hand-cut onion rings and extra BBQ sauce for dipping. Perfectly paired with a schooner of Foghorn beer (Dark Ale recommended) or a glass of First Creek Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir.

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Available for All-day
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Peking Duck Pizza

Peking Duck Pizza

Grain Store | $30

Hoisin base topped with Peking duck, capsicum, shallots, fresh orange, and sesame seeds.
Paired with your choice of a glass of De Iuliius wine or a schooner of Mountain Culture Status Quo.

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Available for All-day

Nonna’s Lunch

Nonna’s Lunch

Granddads Bar | $30

Midtown Precinct, Newcastle

Local sourdough with plum jam, truffle pecorino, and marinated olives, paired with either a Dirty Martini or a Mount Sugarloaf.

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Available for Dinner
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Nepalese Nights

Nepalese Nights

Great Northern Hotel Newcastle | $$30

Newcastle East, Newcastle East Precinct

Celebrate Nepalese Food Month with a tantalising trio of authentic dishes! Indulge in the bold and vibrant flavours of Nepal paired with a house beer or wine, or soft drink for $30— only in April!

– Jhol Momo (10pcs): Savoury chicken dumplings served in a rich, flavourful tomato-sesame soup.
– Fish Curry: A delicious, aromatic fish curry paired with fragrant basmati rice and crispy pappadam.
– Keema Noodles: A savoury dish of egg noodles tossed with spiced chicken mince, fried egg, soy sauce, and a touch of garlic

Gift cards can be purchased via email or phone through their contact page.

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Available for Dinner
Monday

The Full Stack

The Full Stack

Grill'd Charlestown | $30

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Any burger, served with snack chips and your choice of a shake or a non-alcoholic drink.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Lunch & Dinner
Every day

Singapore Crab Spaghettini, presented by Newcastle Airport

Singapore Crab Spaghettini, presented by Newcastle Airport

Harrison's Food & Wine | $30

Hamilton

Start your evening at Harrison’s inspired by the steamy flavours of Singapore. Spaghettini in aromatic Singapore crab sauce, paired with Hunter Valley First Creek Vermentino – a delicious nod to Newcastle Airport’s new Singapore via Bali connection.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Dinner
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Fiesta For One

Fiesta For One

Holey Moley Charlestown | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Duo of Tacos, either chicken or cauliflower, served with regular fries and your choice of beer, wine, or soft drink.

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Every day

Italian Plate & Pour

Italian Plate & Pour

In Forno Charlestown | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

One food option (Spaghetti Carbonara, Spaghetti Bolognese, Margherita Pizza, or Hot Salami Pizza) paired with a glass of house wine or a house beer.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Lunch & Dinner
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Fall in Love with a French Classic

Fall in Love with a French Classic

Islington Barracks Hotel | $30

Islington, Our Throsby Precinct

Coq au Vin Rouge, slow-braised in red wine and served with silky truffled mash potatoes, plus a complimentary glass of house wine or Good Folk Beer.

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Available for Lunch & Dinner
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

All-Day Breakfast

All-Day Breakfast

Jamaica Blue Charlestown | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

One breakfast main—Eggs Benny or Avocado Smash—with a small hot beverage. Coffee is limited to small size only; upgrades, alternative milks, and extras incur an additional charge.

Not valid with any other offer, discount, or promotion. Available for a limited time at Jamaica Blue Charlestown Square.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Breakfast & Lunch
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Oxtail Lasagna & Hunter Pairings

Oxtail Lasagna & Hunter Pairings

Jana QT | $30

Newcastle, Newcastle East Precinct

Slow-braised oxtail folded through rich lasagna sheets and perfectly finished. Paired with a glass of Hungerford Hill Pinot Noir or Dalwood Chardonnay.

Only available at Jana Bar.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Lunch & Dinner
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Unapologetically Indulgent

Unapologetically Indulgent

Lambton Park Hotel | $30

Lambton

Succulent porchetta crowned with golden crackling, silky honey carrot puree, bright pickled apple & walnut salad and a rich mustard jus, served with house wine or beer.

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Available for Lunch & Dinner
Every day

Lee’s Feast

Lee’s Feast

Lee's Yum Cha | $30

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Choose two deep-fried vegetable spring rolls or two steamed prawn and coriander spring rolls for entrée, followed by Sweet & Sour Pork or Salt & Pepper Chicken with special fried rice, served with Chinese tea.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Lunch & Dinner
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Escape the Ordinary

Escape the Ordinary

Local Connections | $30

University of Newcastle (Callaghan Campus)

Discover one of Newcastle’s best-kept dining secrets. Enjoy house-made fresh pasta in a tranquil bushland setting, paired with your choice of house beer, wine, or soft drink.

Vegetarian options are available.

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Available for Lunch
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Local Customs Woodfired Panini

Local Customs Woodfired Panini

Local Customs | $30

Adamstown

Local Customs Signature Woodfired Panini. aka, The Best Bacon & Egg Roll on Earth. This has been on our menu since we opened & its developed a bit of a cult following around Newcastle. Woodfired Pizza Sourdough wraps itself around Free Range Bacon, a Pasture Raised Egg, Rocket, Sharp Cheddar, Aioli, White Onion & our Famous Chilli Jam. Its seriously something special. Pair this with ANY drink from our menu & you’ve scored yourself a breakfast you’ll write home about. Vegetarian/Vegan options available.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Breakfast & Lunch
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

LOLAS Plate Date

LOLAS Plate Date

LOLAS Darby St | $30

Cooks Hill

Plate Date is all about sharing at LOLAS—a Spanish-inspired, tapas-style spread paired with a crisp glass of First Creek Semillon, all for just $30pp (minimum two).

Think gilda, fresh ceviche, and our house-fried manchego bites, enjoyed with a chilled First Creek Semillon in hand. For $30? Honestly, you couldn’t even get that in Spain.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Dinner
Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Hot Dog and Cocktail

Hot Dog and Cocktail

Mad Poet | $30

Midtown Precinct, Newcastle West

Sexy hot dogs served late at night with a tipple and records spinning.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Dinner
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Spritz & Supper

Spritz & Supper

Market St Basement | $30

Newcastle, Newcastle East Precinct

Live like the Italians and treat yourself to our signature vodka pasta with an Aperol Spritz. Enjoy fresh rigatoni smothered in our house sugo with a dash of cream, chili, garlic, and fresh Grana Padano. Prefer wine? Substitute the Aperol for a glass of Pinot Grigio or Chianti.

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Available for Dinner
Thursday & Sunday

Gin & Fin

Gin & Fin

Maru Hi-FI | $30

Midtown Precinct, Newcastle West

Creamy spiced tuna tartare, chives, pickled ginger, bonito hollandaise, tobiko, Focaccia chip.
Maru gin fizz: featuring T.K x Earp Gin, yuzu and cumquats

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Available for Dinner
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Pizza & Wine Combo

Pizza & Wine Combo

Napoli Centrale | $30

Newcastle, Newcastle East Precinct

Indulge in our Bresaola Pizza, featuring a creamy local Fior di Latte base topped with fresh rocket, cured bresaola, shaved parmesan, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfectly paired with a glass of house red or white wine. A fresh, authentic Italian delight.

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Available for Dinner
Every day

Brunch on a Budget

Brunch on a Budget

Neighbours on Market | $30

Newcastle, Newcastle East Precinct

Brunch, lunch, or anything in between. Indulge in our signature Smashed Avo or Big Boss Brekkie Roll, and wash it down with a crisp mimosa or a refreshing cold-pressed juice of your choice.

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Available for Breakfast & Lunch
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Goan-Style Fish and Prawn Curry

Goan-Style Fish and Prawn Curry

Newcastle Cruising Yacht club | $30

Our Throsby Precinct, Wickham

Goan-style fish and prawn curry captures the essence of Goa’s coastal cuisine. Fresh seafood, such as prawns, fish, or squid, is simmered in a rich, aromatic coconut milk sauce. Creamy in texture and beautifully balanced, the dish brings together the sweetness of the seafood with the gentle acidity of tamarind. Served with steamed rice, paired with First Creek Shiraz or First Creek Semillon.

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Available for Lunch & Dinner
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Breakfast by the Beach

Breakfast by the Beach

NOAH'S on the Beach | $30

Newcastle East, Newcastle East Precinct

Make mornings memorable this Newcastle Food Month with a Plate Date at NOAH’S. Enjoy our buffet breakfast paired with barista-made coffee for $30, served alongside sweeping ocean views and all your breakfast favourites in one relaxed, indulgent sitting.

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Available for Breakfast
Every day

Panini & Eclair Pair

Panini & Eclair Pair

Pattison's Patisserie Charlestown | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Regular drink served with a tomato and cheese panini and a fresh cream éclair.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Breakfast & Lunch
Every day

Tapas & Tipples at The Ripples

Tapas & Tipples at The Ripples

Pier Ninety Seven | $30

Our Throsby Precinct, Wickham

Pick, Share, Repeat — Seafood Tapas the Pier Ninety Seven Way. Choose any two tapas plates with a house wine or beer, and we’ll throw in the Wickham Harbour views for free.

Sunday 19/4 and 26/4 (Bookings essential)

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Available for Lunch
Sunday

Thai Trinity

Thai Trinity

Pinto Thai | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Seafood Pad Thai + 1 Veggie Spring Roll + Thai Milk Tea or Lemon Iced Tea

Bookings are not required.

Available for Lunch
Every day

Family Rascal Meal Deal

Family Rascal Meal Deal

RASCAL Charlestown | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

One cheeseburger, one kids’ burger (choice of chicken, beef, or nuggets), a kids’ shake, and shared fries.

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Every day

Large Couples Combo + 2 Choctops

Large Couples Combo + 2 Choctops

Reading Cinemas Charlestown | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

One large popcorn, two large drinks, and two Choctops.

Available in the Candy Bar and Gold Lounge with no restrictions on availability.

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Every day

Pizza & Drink Combo

Pizza & Drink Combo

Reading Cinemas Charlestown | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

One pizza (choice of Margherita, Pepperoni, Hawaiian, Meatlovers, Supreme, BBQ Pulled Pork, or Chipotle Chicken) with one drink (choice of soft drink, beer, or glass of wine).

Available in the Candy Bar and Gold Lounge with no restrictions on availability.

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Every day

Earp Martini & Gilda

Earp Martini & Gilda

Romberg's at Crystalbrook Kingsley | $30

Newcastle

A Romberg’s signature Earp martini, perfectly paired with a classic gilda and enjoyed with panoramic city views. Build your martini your way, with gin martinis made using the Crystalbrook x Earp olive gin. Salty, sharp, and beautifully balanced. A small plate moment made for lingering chats, girl dinner, and one more round.

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Available for Dinner
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Gigli and Gris

Gigli and Gris

Rustica Newcastle Beach | $30

Newcastle, Newcastle East Precinct

Gigli pasta tossed with mussels, shaved calamari, and cavolo nero in a tomato vodka sauce, finished with pangrattato and served with a glass of Mercer Wines Golden Hour Pinot Gris.

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Available for Lunch
Thursday, Friday & Saturday

ENJOY LUNCH WITH A VIEW

ENJOY LUNCH WITH A VIEW

Rydges Newcastle | $30

Newcastle

Boasting an unbeatable location along the Honeysuckle promenade, enjoy breathtaking views of iconic Newcastle Harbour while relishing a delicious lunch paired with your choice of Sydney Brewery beer, house wine, or a refreshing soft drink.

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Available for Lunch
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Lobster Club Sandwich and the Smallfry Tangerine Dream

Lobster Club Sandwich and the Smallfry Tangerine Dream

Scottie's | $30

Newcastle East, Newcastle East Precinct

Scottie’s Lobster Club Sandwich with hash brown, sambal, pickled red onion, lettuce, and cheese, paired with Smallfry Tangerine Dream.

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Available for Lunch & Dinner
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Matcha in Mayf

Matcha in Mayf

Sonny and Betty | $30

Mayfield

Newcastle Food Month Plate Date at Sonny & Betty, Mayfield

We’re teaming up with Matcha Hana for a special Plate Date you won’t want to miss. Join us at Sonny & Betty for “Match in Mayf” a limited-time collaboration celebrating all things strawberry and matcha.

Strawberry & Matcha French Toast; thick-cut French toast soaked in tres leches, topped with silky matcha cream, house-made strawberry jam, and finished with toasted coconut for the perfect crunch.

Each plate is served with your choice of one of Matcha Hana’s signature matcha drinks.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Breakfast, Lunch & All-day
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Hunter Hero Lamb Ragu

Hunter Hero Lamb Ragu

Stag & Hunter Hotel | $30

Mayfield

Enjoy our Hunter hero slow braised lamb ragu. The hero’s ingredients are sourced locally from the Hunter Valley. Pukara Estate slow braised lamb, grana padano and fresh basil, infused through a tagliatelle pasta from Hunter Valley Pasta Co. Paired perfectly with a glass of First Creek Pinot Noir.

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Available for Lunch & Dinner
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Slice & Sip

Slice & Sip

Strike Bowling Bar | $30

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Standard pizza with pint of beer, wine or soft drink

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Every day

The Morning Wrap

The Morning Wrap

Supreme Espresso | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Breakfast wrap served with a large coffee.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Breakfast
Every day

The 5 Plate Fix

The 5 Plate Fix

Sushi Musa | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Choose one yellow plate, one green plate, one blue plate, one purple plate, and one red plate, served with a bottle of water.

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Every day

Gapao Ramen / Sisig Ramen

Gapao Ramen / Sisig Ramen

Susuru | $30

Newcastle, Newcastle East Precinct

Susuru is showcasing the talent of its international chefs with two signature ramen creations, paired with  Chefs Akira and Clarice draw on their Thai and Filipino backgrounds to craft bowls that translate traditional flavours into refined, broth-driven ramen. Using technique, memory, and creativity, each dish reflects both the chef’s heritage and Susuru’s ramen philosophy.

Sisig Ramen paired with San Miguel Pale Pilsen
Gapao Ramen paired with Singha Lager
This is what Food Month is about — chefs sharing culture through food and offering diners a deeper connection to the people behind the plate, one carefully composed bowl at a time.
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Available for Lunch & Dinner
Every day

Nourish Bowl & Pinot Gris

Nourish Bowl & Pinot Gris

Talulah | $30

The Junction

Our warming Nourish Bowl features turmeric-roasted cauliflower, roasted eggplant, pomegranate, spiced dates, fermented shishito peppers, feta, fresh herbs and leaves, tahini-lime dressing, and toasted almonds, paired with biodynamically grown Pinot Gris by Lucetta Roux (NSW).

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Available for Breakfast & Lunch
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Burger Cravings, Sorted.

Burger Cravings, Sorted.

The Blind Monk | $30

Hamilton

Bite into any burger from our menu and wash it down with a schooner of Good Folk beer or a glass of house wine.

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Available for Lunch & Dinner
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Arno Deli, Del Style

Arno Deli, Del Style

The Del | $30

Cooks Hill

Arno Deli’s legendary #2 gets the ultimate glow-up, reimagined as one of The Del’s famous pizzas for Newy Food Month.

Expect fennel, rosemary, and black pepper–stuffed porchetta layered with smoky grilled eggplant and finished with fragrant fennel pollen, all sitting on our signature red sauce with silky fior di latte.

$30 includes the pizza plus a glass of either First Creek Rosé or Vermentino, two of the Hunter Valley’s most awarded wines.

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Available for Lunch & Dinner
Every day

Comfort Meets Craft

Comfort Meets Craft

The Grand Hotel | $30

Newcastle, Newcastle East Precinct

Crispy slow-cooked Pork Belly with cider pickled pear, silky carrot puree, farro and cavolo nero enjoyed with a complimentary house wine or Good Folk Beer.

$30 available lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

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Available for Lunch & Dinner
Every day

Khao Soi Chicken

Khao Soi Chicken

The Grateful Thai | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Thai coconut curry noodle soup with chicken, crispy noodles, and traditional condiments, served with a can of soft drink.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Lunch & Dinner
Every day

Steak & Wine

Steak & Wine

The Happy Wombat | $30

Midtown Precinct, Newcastle

Sink into a 250g Bass Strait grass-fed rump, shoestring fries, rocket and pickled onion, finished with rosella & Tasmanian pepper berry jus, perfectly paired with a beer or glass of wine.

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Available for Lunch & Dinner
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Slurpppppp Khao Soi Chicken

Slurpppppp Khao Soi Chicken

The Humble Thai | $25

Newcastle, Newcastle East Precinct

Northern Thai coconut curry egg noodles with slow-cooked chicken, crispy noodles on top, pickled mustard greens, shallots, lime, and chilli oil. Rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced, served with your choice of soft drink.

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Shucked & Sipped

Shucked & Sipped

The Kingfish | $30

Newcastle

Three freshly shucked oysters of your choice, served with a chilled glass of bubbles. Enjoyed waterside at The Kingfish, it’s a simple coastal pairing—fresh seafood, crisp sips, and an easy moment by the water.

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Available for Lunch & Dinner
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday

Red Sky

Red Sky

The Koutetsu | $25

Midtown Precinct, Newcastle

Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin or Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin with TK Blood Lime Syrup and prosecco, accompanied by San Carlo tomato-flavoured crisps.

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Available for Dinner
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Baoger & Beer at The Lost Souls

Baoger & Beer at The Lost Souls

The Lost Souls | $30

Cooks Hill

Chicken Baoger (bao burger) with Asian slaw and chilli yuzu mayo. Served with a refreshing tap beer.

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Available for Lunch & Dinner
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Ocean Trout Crudo & First Creek Vermentino

Ocean Trout Crudo & First Creek Vermentino

The Maryville Tavern | $30

Maryville, Our Throsby Precinct

Ocean trout crudo with whipped ricotta, green grapes, tarragon, olive oil, and verjuice, paired with a glass of First Creek Vermentino.

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Available for All-day
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Pizza & Cocktail Combo

Pizza & Cocktail Combo

The Nags Head Hotel | $30

Adamstown

It’s Plate Date time! Celebrate Newcastle Food Month with your choice of any award-winning cocktail and any pizza from our menu. Mix, match and create your perfect pairing. The hardest part will be choosing. Available 7 days.

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Every day

Char-grilled Mullet

Char-grilled Mullet

The Oak Tighes Hill | $30

Our Throsby Precinct, Tighes Hill

We’ve teamed up with The Throsby Seafood Festival to bring our NFM guests an exceptional locally sourced seafood experience.

Enjoy a delicious char-grilled local mullet fillet, dressed with sauce vierge and served atop perfectly seasoned crushed kipflers.
Paired with your choice of white wine or a schooner of Shout Mullet Pale Ale.

While no vegetarian option is available for this special, there are plenty of choices on our regular menu.

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Available for Lunch & Dinner
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Cajun Spiced Salmon

Cajun Spiced Salmon

The Pavilion Kitchen | $30

Carrington, Our Throsby Precinct

Cajun-spiced salmon with garlic spinach, cauliflower purée, and wild mushroom sauce, served with a glass of Glandore Vermentino.

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Available for Lunch
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Citrus Cured Ocean Trout & Usher Tinkler Rose

Citrus Cured Ocean Trout & Usher Tinkler Rose

The Prince of Merewether | $30

Merewether

Citrus-cured ocean trout with Vietnamese dressing, eschalot, chilli, and coriander, paired with an Usher Tinkler Rosé – Côtes de Pokolbin Rosé.

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Pizza and Two Pints or Charcuterie Board with Two Glasses of Wine

Pizza and Two Pints or Charcuterie Board with Two Glasses of Wine

The Rogue Scholar | $30

Midtown Precinct, Newcastle West

Enjoy one of our amazing pizzas—choose from Margherita, Diavola, or Three Cheese—and wash it down with two pints of your favourite beer or cider. Or indulge in our fabulous charcuterie board, paired with two glasses of exceptional Tamburlaine wine.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Dinner
Friday & Saturday

Share & Sip at Signal Box

Share & Sip at Signal Box

The Signal Box | $30

Newcastle, Newcastle East Precinct

Come along and enjoy a delicious share plate and a glass of wine for just $30. One Share Plate and a Glass of wine.

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Available for Lunch
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

All-In Acai

All-In Acai

Thirsty Monkey | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

One açaí bowl with a drink and a complimentary sauce add-on.

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Every day

Smoked Fish Seaweed Baguette

Smoked Fish Seaweed Baguette

Uprising Bakery | $25

Maryville, Our Throsby Precinct

House-smoked, locally caught fish pâté with fresh greens and foraged Port Stephens seaweed furikake, served on our daily-baked sourdough breadstick, paired with your choice of one of our house-made sodas.

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
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PLATE DATES AT PRESENTING PARTNER CHARLESTOWN SQUARE

PRESENTED BY FIRST CREEK WINES

Café Corn Cakes

Café Corn Cakes

Café Fresh | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Sweet corn cakes served with a regular coffee.

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Every day

Laksa Lovers

Laksa Lovers

Dumpling Bar | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Beef, chicken, or veg & tofu laksa noodle soup, served with two pieces of veg or pork spring rolls and one can of Coke, Coke Zero, or lemon squash.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Lunch
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Durk’s Big Breakfast

Durk’s Big Breakfast

Durks Cafe and Eatery | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Durk’s Big Breakfast served with a small coffee (choice of cappuccino, flat white, or latte).

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

The Full Stack

The Full Stack

Grill'd Charlestown | $30

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Any burger, served with snack chips and your choice of a shake or a non-alcoholic drink.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Lunch & Dinner
Every day

Fiesta For One

Fiesta For One

Holey Moley Charlestown | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Duo of Tacos, either chicken or cauliflower, served with regular fries and your choice of beer, wine, or soft drink.

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Every day

Italian Plate & Pour

Italian Plate & Pour

In Forno Charlestown | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

One food option (Spaghetti Carbonara, Spaghetti Bolognese, Margherita Pizza, or Hot Salami Pizza) paired with a glass of house wine or a house beer.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Lunch & Dinner
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

All-Day Breakfast

All-Day Breakfast

Jamaica Blue Charlestown | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

One breakfast main—Eggs Benny or Avocado Smash—with a small hot beverage. Coffee is limited to small size only; upgrades, alternative milks, and extras incur an additional charge.

Not valid with any other offer, discount, or promotion. Available for a limited time at Jamaica Blue Charlestown Square.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Breakfast & Lunch
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Lee’s Feast

Lee’s Feast

Lee's Yum Cha | $30

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Choose two deep-fried vegetable spring rolls or two steamed prawn and coriander spring rolls for entrée, followed by Sweet & Sour Pork or Salt & Pepper Chicken with special fried rice, served with Chinese tea.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Lunch & Dinner
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Panini & Eclair Pair

Panini & Eclair Pair

Pattison's Patisserie Charlestown | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Regular drink served with a tomato and cheese panini and a fresh cream éclair.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Breakfast & Lunch
Every day

Thai Trinity

Thai Trinity

Pinto Thai | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Seafood Pad Thai + 1 Veggie Spring Roll + Thai Milk Tea or Lemon Iced Tea

Bookings are not required.

Available for Lunch
Every day

Family Rascal Meal Deal

Family Rascal Meal Deal

RASCAL Charlestown | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

One cheeseburger, one kids’ burger (choice of chicken, beef, or nuggets), a kids’ shake, and shared fries.

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Every day

Pizza & Drink Combo

Pizza & Drink Combo

Reading Cinemas Charlestown | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

One pizza (choice of Margherita, Pepperoni, Hawaiian, Meatlovers, Supreme, BBQ Pulled Pork, or Chipotle Chicken) with one drink (choice of soft drink, beer, or glass of wine).

Available in the Candy Bar and Gold Lounge with no restrictions on availability.

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Every day

Large Couples Combo + 2 Choctops

Large Couples Combo + 2 Choctops

Reading Cinemas Charlestown | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

One large popcorn, two large drinks, and two Choctops.

Available in the Candy Bar and Gold Lounge with no restrictions on availability.

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Every day

Slice & Sip

Slice & Sip

Strike Bowling Bar | $30

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Standard pizza with pint of beer, wine or soft drink

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Every day

The Morning Wrap

The Morning Wrap

Supreme Espresso | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Breakfast wrap served with a large coffee.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Breakfast
Every day

The 5 Plate Fix

The 5 Plate Fix

Sushi Musa | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Choose one yellow plate, one green plate, one blue plate, one purple plate, and one red plate, served with a bottle of water.

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Every day

Khao Soi Chicken

Khao Soi Chicken

The Grateful Thai | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

Thai coconut curry noodle soup with chicken, crispy noodles, and traditional condiments, served with a can of soft drink.

Bookings are not required.

Available for Lunch & Dinner
Every day

All-In Acai

All-In Acai

Thirsty Monkey | $25

Charlestown, Charlestown Square

One açaí bowl with a drink and a complimentary sauce add-on.

Bookings are not required.

Available for All-day
Every day