Yummy beer and food! I loved the fries and lime aioli sauce that came with my cheeseburger. We came…read morein the afternoon, but it looks like a really cool spot to go in the evening. They also had really cool games that you can check out.

Massive menu, something for everyone. Great spot for a larger gathering or meal. Cocktail menu is…read morealso pretty expansive. Friendly staff! One note; I am curious why the hot fries are still on the menu. A friend ordered them when I was eating with them, and she quite literally couldn't get past a single bite. Multiple of us also tried the fries and ended up having a pretty bad reaction. ITS SO HOT. A bit of a waste of money, and the menu had NO WARNING they were so hot. Our waitress didn't clarify when my friend ordered either. When we explained how hot they were she seemed unamused and said that's often how people react (like they can't eat more than a bite or two)

I've tried Oma's, Una's and Das Hund Haus but after last nights meal I'm putting Doppleganger…read morefirmly at the top. Located on arguably Newcastle's best eat out street, Darby Street and great to see it adding another dimension to the variety of restaurants already on offer. Tastefully Austrian with beer flags and music, but not at all in your face. We ordered 4 different beers and I absolutely loved the different glasses for each. Pretzels to start that were warm; perfectly browned and salted on the outside and soft on the inside. My friend also got the pretzel stick served with a Camembert spread. Menu wasn't too foreign with my friend opting for the schnitzel, my partner the farmers plate and pork knuckle for me. My partner didn't like the amount of fat in his meal but for better or worse I ate every last piece of fat and meat I could scavenge from the knuckle. It was amazing! Ending the night with apple schnapps that were too strong for me but friend loved them. Both of us going traditional with the apple strudel and the Viennese iced coffee for my partner. He said the coffee was very strong with my friend swooping in again to finish it off. We are a good team like that! The bill was expensive at over $200 but I feel it was worth it. Made another booking already to take my Dad for Father's Day.

On a whim my partner and I tried this place for breakfast. It's about 6months old, had an Austrian…read moretwist and was very quiet for a Saturday morning. Although it's quite new, the decor feels a little tired. Some furniture might have be inherited from the old restaurant (Long bench). BUT, don't let this put you off. The food was delicious. We shared our meals and the waffles with ricotta and fresh fruit was one of the best breakfasts I've ever had in Newy. It was incredible! Service was good. Friendly, useful and sweet. Maybe a bit young and nervous but I'm sure after another few months she'll be great. The dinner menu looks well priced and delicious and so we'll definitely be back. A sophisticated take on lots of pork dishes. The back courtyard would be a nice place for an afternoon German beer, it looked like they had a selection on tap. Give this place a try next time you're on Darby St.

We came here twice in 24 hrs. It was THAT good…read more Every town needs a restaurant like this serving real food that's as good for you as it tastes. The owner made our generous wraps to order: Hummus, txaki, rocket, tomatoes, onions, carrots, eggplant, house made vegetarian burger, sun dried tomato, all for $10. The smoothies left us wondering what secret ingredient made it taste so good.

This has to be the best kept secret of both Nelson and Shoal Bay. A little take away around the…read morecorner from shops at Shoal Bay. The food here is fantastic, everything is made to order and oh so fresh. The locals seem to be the only ones who know about the place. I had one of their wraps, had to wait a bit while it was made but it was well worth the wait. The burgers look great and so does all the breakfast stuff and best of all, it costs a lot less than the eateries around the corner. Breakfast here I come.

Stopped in for a dinner with friends. The location is right on the water, the atmosphere inside was…read morecozy and quaint. The service was good, our waiter was very attentive. The food was very good and priced reasonably.

My wife ordered a Mexican Fish Burger. This was an understatement! It was deep fried without heavy…read morebatter, juicy with coleslaw and a spicy warm sauce. I had a sandwich that was ham & cheese on sourdough. It was good but not in the same class as the

This little café tucked around the corner of Nelson Bay is parked right next to the surf life…read moresaving club, metres from the beach. This destination (I say that because you'll never drive past here in your travels) serves fantastic breakfast. The coffee is Italian and has a sweet bitterness to it. The staff are very friendly and efficient, with food coming out on time, even when busy. Spend a day coming here in the winter to see the whales, grab a coffee and breakfast, and enjoy all that Fingal Bay has to offer.

With so many gun barrel eateries along Darby Street it can be hard to make a choice or…read moredifferentiate where one ends and another begins. But Frankie's Place with its aqua exterior really stands out and provides the relaxed feel you would expect from a beach city. Catching up with my brother for lunch and both being on and off conscious of diet we chose the roast pumpkin salad with chicken for an extra $4. The best salad I have ever ordered. EVER! I truly can not fault it. The honey mustard dressing was superb and the goats cheese and avocado were a great creamy addition. The pepita seeds were the cherry on top providing that crunch of texture salad sometimes needs. After drinking an awful smoothie recently in Sydney I was hesitant to order the banana version and settled on the Prince frappe consisting of mango, raspberry and pineapple. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! And so refreshing. My brother ordered the healthy super smoothie which I had been turned off as soon as I read spinach but after trying a sip, will not be deterred again. As good as the Prince, only $2 more at $9. A great place for lunch in Newcastle.

Our order was delivered to the table on a book. The Magic Pudding to be precise. Frankies Place was…read morealready pretty up there in terms of cool, but I think their latest serving trays will leave a definite hipster taste to your coffee. Regardless, it remains one of my "go to" cafes when in Newcastle for a consistently good breakfast (try the salmon - you'll never turn back) and a coffee. There's a gorgeous outdoor courtyard or upstairs area to dine in. Be warned though, this is one popular lady so she fills up quickly during peak dining times. On my last visit I feel like they'd maybe changed ownership as although still good it didn't pack as much of a punch and the whole book serving was a new thing. Frankies' don't disappoint me now!

Delicious. Fantastic. Superb…read more Maybe a little overpriced, but good LORD the FOOD! It's just so GOOD! The Cubano was the best Cuban sandwich I've had outside of Florida. Take it from someone who lived in Tampa & ate Cuban sandwiches at LEAST once a week -- this place does them proper justice. The jalapeños are an inauthentic but totally welcome addition. The cheese is melted just right, the sandwich is pressed beautifully, & the mustard - it's just right; not too much or too little. My partner's chimmichurri steak was to die for. The thick slab of meat that any lesser cook would have undercooked or burnt was a PERFECT medium. & the relish... Delectable. I was torn between wanting to trade because it was that good, & not wanting to let him near my blissfully delicious sandwich. Well worth the price. Next time I find myself in Newcastle I know where I'm getting lunch.

The menu is a little arty, but the food is quite good. I love the coffee here and the service is…read morereally friendly. Sit by the window on a nice day and watch life walk by. I've spent hours here before reading the news and relishing life.

I have been here 3 times now & I will go back for whatever birthday/anniversary/special occasion…read morethat comes up next. Tonight I was with a party of 7 & we all had different meals. Pasta & pizza mainly but all of us raved about the food. Only had the one course as the servings were very generous. They provided take away containers. Average cost was $25 a head. Where in Newcastle are you going to find this quality at that price ?

Cardiff Seafood and Pizza is A take away /dine in cafe. Very plain in appearance, however, the…read morefood is great and tasty. I ate there last week and ordered The veal scalopini boscaiola which I found absolutely heavenly ....Mmmmmm......delicious . So yummy. I will ask for it again and again. HOWEVER, The serving of vegetables accompanying my veal was microscopic. The veal part was perfect, but one bean cut into 3 bits and 3 little pieces of carrot was a shock after being specifically asked did I want veggies or salad & chips. A proper portion of veggies would have made the meal just right. The veal was very impressive.