A pleasant surprise. To book for this restaurant you have to book online or call in the day to see if they have room. My partner and I booked online and it stated we would be contacted to confirm our booking. We never heard anything by 8.30 on the day before we wanted to go so we called up and was told someone would defiantly get in contact with us. Next day came and still no one had called or emailed us so we went to the hunter to do some wine tasting before going for dinner. We called back at 5 pm to confirm our booking for 6 pm and the lady who answered stated they don't send confirmations for bookings yet online it states otherwise! Anyway the lady had confused us with a different couple and had to try and fit us in for 6 pm which ended up happening. When we drove up there and down the driveway we were shocked to see the restaurant was a house and very basic. We walked around to the front door and straight away great service from the staff. We ordered the 3 entree's ravioli, king prawns and filled mushroom. Great food and full of flavor. It is fairly pricy but worth it. Mains we ordered the steak and again amazing food. Very filling and cooked medium as we ordered it to be. Dessert we ordered two different dishes and well worth it. Only bad part the dessert was the biggest dish of the day compared to entree and main. As we had finished our dessert we were taking in the view and relaxing. When the waitress came and picked up our plates and asked us how it was we said good thank you and her response was "are you ok. You seem really sad" I'm sorry but that is very unprofessional when all we were doing was taking in the view and relaxing. Only because we weren't loud or as enthusiastic as she expected apparently we were sad! The couple sitting behind us even made a comment when the waitress left and said how unprofessional that was and apparently now you can't enjoy the view and the company. It only went downhill from there as when I got the bill I had a voucher for the restaurant which was given to me as a gift. The waitress straight away seemed annoyed when I showed it to her and was not very friendly when I said I would like to use it. Her response was "you know I can't refund you the money I will have to give you a new voucher". I never expected a refund or anything as it was a gift given to me and would only expect to have the remanding money for if I was to return to the restaurant. As the waitress walked away she shrunk her shoulders and had a slight attitude as it seemed like she was after more. One thing that would be very helpful would be something for the flies outside when you are eating as there was an insane amount around you and got quite frustrating. Apart from the few mishaps it was good food. It's not a place I would rush back to for the above reasons but certainly worth a try once. read more

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Came with my partner for Sunday lunch for our anniversary. We decided on 3 courses. Both seafood entrees were nice but I think there could have been one more ravioli for the price. We both ordered the eye fillet. To look at, mine was overdone, but it was still incredibly tender. The galette, butter and gravy were perfect accompaniments. We were discussing what we thought so far and were not fully impressed but decided to hold off criticism until we had dessert. We made the right choice! I ordered the banana pudding and it was amazing. I didn't eat the toffee on top but it completed the WOW factor. The price was fitting for the location, service and food. Staff were very friendly and always on top of clearing the table and refreshing drinks. We also spotted a few roos amongst the vines. Lovely afternoon. read more

Amanda's On The Edge - Modern Australian Near Me - Pokolbin, NSW

Delightful cafe in the Hunter Valley! We stopped here for lunch and a cold pint of beer to cleanse our palates after visiting a few vineyards (though wine selection is incredible as well). Little more formal and pricey than a casual lunch spot, but food and beautiful patio seating were very well worth it. All the food was sourced locally and tasted incredibly delicious. Tomato, basil salad with the local feta and olive oil was heavenly. Great service as well, we look forward to going back. read more

Returning here after 2 years and nothing has changed. Still a very great nice little restaurant that's hidden away. The building is small and very elegant inside. Outside during the day the view is great and there are some nice fields to take a stroll and you might spot a kangaroo or two. While being a little hard to find and the dirt part in lowered cars isn't the softest of drives. It's worth the effort. The menu is short and sweet and keeps it simple (I like it). Two years ago I got the Garlic Prawns which also were very nice, I also tried a chocolate sundae that time around and it was delicious. Both times for main I have gone for the rib eye and it has been perfect. Perfectly cooked and delicious with the sauce. This time around we skipped entree for dessert. I went for the warm chocolate fondant but swapped out the mars ice cream for vanilla. This was perfect; a great combination but the fondant while still being very good was slightly burned on the outside towards the top which made it very dry. Overall it was still great coming back here and I'd be sure to return. read more

I'm convinced this is one of those place you can go to and one night is great the next it's not Amanda has been running for nearly 18 years - Great location and sitting outside overlooking a picturesque view of vineyards is welcomed Service was great - friendly and warm Menu - a great choice Drinks - again a great choice Food quality - a missed opportunity for a great review - the entree was great full of flavour (pork belly) and enticing - the main (meat) was a let down - asked for medium rare and got medium - served below ideal temperature as the butter placed on top of the dish was not melting with the meat temperature - Would I come again - yes to be proved right that this is a great restaurant - Don't let me down Amanda!! read more

Great mod Oz restaurant. Not precious or overly fancy, in what appears to be a converted house on a low ridge. The menu isn't surprising: lamb rack, steak, prawn pasta, duck breast, etc. But it's quality, with tasty sides. My starter, the faithful salt and pepper squid, was perhaps the best I've ever had: very tender, and with some other mysterious, woody flavour adding wonderfully to the pepper. There seems to always be a curry special, too. Seemed like the sort of place families were taking their nan for a special night out. It's got the balance of quality and down-home robust flavours (and portions) right. read more

The restaurant is a little dated. Food was average. I was expecting a lot more from this place as my friends didn't stop raving about it. Needless to say they too were disappointed. There were candles on stands all over the restaurant which could easily have caught fire. read more

We dined here with 4 of us; mixed reviews on the food: the duck was very good, the steak and lamb was ok at best for the cost charged; the prawn dinner was very bland. What grossed us out was that we observed the staff, including the manager, fill the butter dishes with soft butter and then see them cleaning the sides with their finger followed by licking the fingers clean The service was slow while the staff was eating in plain sight; it appears the staff needs training and follow hygienic restaurant disciplines read more

We happened upon this lovely restaurant on our first night in the Hunter Valley, which is great because we have time to go again! The food is beautiful (and great value for money, in my opinion.) The pork belly is amazing - one of the best I've had! The ravioli entree and chicken main were also very good, well-executed dishes with surprising flavours. Dessert is not to be missed, either. The service was impeccable, too, which I always appreciate. The meal was timed perfectly, and staff recommendations were awesome. Just go there! read more

The food was good, the service was fine and the atmosphere was wonderful, including the view over the fields. You can bring your own wine or chose from the extensive wine list, with plenty of wine from their own vineyard and from their neighbours but also a few from the rest of Australia and from abroad. I had a very nice and relaxed time. read more