Berri Hub
Nelson Bay6 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Cafe. Open seven days.
CafeCosy
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 29 reviews
Nelson Bay, New South Wales
Date night restaurants in Nelson Bay
Rooms that are quiet enough to talk, dark enough to linger, and set up for two.
How this list is built: Venues whose reviews describe the room as romantic, cosy or quiet, with a kitchen of their own. Limited to venues in Nelson Bay. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
51 venues
Little Beach Boathouse
Nelson Bay15 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cafe cocktail bar, with small plates, chips and dessert on the menu.
Cocktail barQuietUpscale
Sides$15
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 2,118 reviews
Giwa Chicken & Beer
Nelson Bay17 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Korean restaurant, with fried chicken on the menu.
Restaurant
Double deep-fried chicken$19
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 183 reviews
Essence Cafe Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay5 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Cafe, with eggs, brunch and toasties on the menu and most dishes $6 to $29.
Cafe
Latte, cappuccino, flat white, long black$6
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 288 reviews
In House Kitchen
Nelson Bay4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bakery cafe, with eggs, bbq and curry on the menu and most dishes $18 to $26. Reviewers mention bringing a dog.
Cafe
The Staple /$26
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 502 reviews
Inner Light Tea Rooms
Nelson Bay23 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Bakery cafe, with eggs, seafood and salad on the menu and most dishes $7 to $26.50.
Cafe
On sourdough toast$23
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 2,128 reviews
The Only Place Indian Restaurant. Est. 1998
Nelson Bay5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Indian restaurant, with small plates and curry on the menu.
Restaurant
Samosa Chat$9.80
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 581 reviews
The Wharf Restaurant
Nelson Bay6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood restaurant, with oysters, seafood and small plates on the menu and most dishes $9.90 to $58.
Restaurant
Bruschetta$9.90
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 940 reviews
Seabreeze Restaurant
Nelson Bay4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Italian restaurant, with pasta, salad and seafood on the menu and most dishes $22 to $34.
Restaurant
Winter Salad (GF) (N) (D) (V)$24
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 58 reviews
Bub's Famous Fish & Chips
Nelson Bay6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Seafood restaurant, with seafood and chips on the menu and most dishes $13.99 to $23.99.
Restaurant
Fish & Chips for 1 ⓘ$19.99
Google rating 3.5 out of 5 from 1,421 reviews
Cafe On the Bay
Nelson Bay3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe, with eggs, pastries and bbq on the menu and most dishes $8 to $29.
Cafe
Spanish Omelette$24.50
Google rating 3.3 out of 5 from 576 reviews
John Dory Seafoods
Nelson Bay4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Seafood restaurant, with seafood on the menu and milkshakes behind the counter.
Restaurant
Calamari Pack$22
Google rating 3.1 out of 5 from 308 reviews
Red Neds Gourmet Pie Bar
Nelson Bay5 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Cafe. Open seven days.
Cafe
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 445 reviews
Authentic Thai Restaurant
Nelson Bay11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Thai restaurant. Open six days a week.
Restaurant
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 803 reviews
Nostimo At The Bay
Nelson Bay9 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Restaurant. Open six days a week.
Restaurant
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 171 reviews
Kite House Cafe
Nelson Bay18 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Cafe
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 39 reviews
Aussie Fish & Chips Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay5 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Seafood restaurant. Open six days a week.
Restaurant
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 221 reviews
Bluewater Grill
Nelson Bay8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe. Open seven days.
Cafe
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 490 reviews
Magnolia. Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe. Open seven days.
Cafe
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 279 reviews
Sunan 9 Thai Restaurant
Nelson Bay4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Restaurant
Nelson bay , Min$6
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 681 reviews
Tsuki Japanese Takeaway
Nelson Bay6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Restaurant
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 36 reviews
Bay Harbour Cafe
Nelson Bay7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe. Open six days a week.
Cafe
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 423 reviews
Neros Gelato Cafe
Nelson Bay4 min walk
Dessert bar. Open seven days.
Dessert bar
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 423 reviews
The Wood Oven - Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Restaurant. Open six days a week.
Restaurant
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 494 reviews
Dolphin House Korean Restaurant
Nelson Bay3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Korean restaurant. Open seven days.
Restaurant
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 141 reviews
Lime Mexican Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay3 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Restaurant
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 298 reviews
The Hawker Inn Asian Sea Food.
Nelson Bay5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Restaurant. Open six days a week.
Restaurant
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 231 reviews
Nigronis
Nelson Bay4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe. Open six days a week.
Cafe
Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 663 reviews
Dolphin Watch Cafe
Nelson Bay2 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Cafe. Open seven days.
Cafe
Google rating 3.6 out of 5 from 259 reviews
Bites On The Bay
Nelson Bay20 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe. Open seven days.
Cafe
Google rating 2.8 out of 5 from 145 reviews
Nelson Way Café, Restaurant & Bar
Nelson Bay9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe restaurant, with breakfast, eggs and bbq on the menu and most dishes $6.90 to $27.90.
RestaurantGood for groups
Eggs on Toast {V}$15.90
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 606 reviews
Sharkys Pizza Shack
Nelson Bay11 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Restaurant, with wings, pizza and bbq on the menu and most dishes $5.95 to $22.95.
RestaurantLively
Chicken Wings 6 pk$9.95
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 274 reviews
Wests Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay13 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Pub, with breakfast, burgers and cake on the menu.
PubGood for groups
Emporium$88
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 1,802 reviews
Hog's Breath Cafe Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Seafood pub, with chips, bbq and burgers on the menu and most dishes $4 to $29.95.
PubCasual
Nachos$18.95
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 1,091 reviews
Mod Thai
Nelson Bay5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with seafood, curry and bbq on the menu and most dishes $12.90 to $39.90.
Cocktail barLively
Pla Jian Khing$29.90
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 637 reviews
The Buoys Nelson Bay - Restaurant, Cafe And Bar
Nelson Bay3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe. Open seven days.
CafeGood for groups
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 560 reviews
The Little Nel
Nelson Bay5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe. Open seven days. Reviewers mention the buzz in the room.
CafeLively
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,398 reviews
Nice Cafe Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe. Open seven days.
CafeOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 616 reviews
Sandpipers Restaurant and Bar - Seafood Restaurant - Restaurant Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood pub. Open seven days.
PubUpscaleCasual
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 685 reviews
Sirena Seaside
Nelson Bay4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week.
Bar
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 214 reviews
Cafe Kin
Nelson Bay5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe, with coffee behind the counter.
CafeOutdoor seating
Cafe Kin Cold Brew Concentrate - 500ml$16
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 359 reviews
Taj Tandoori Indian Restaurant
Nelson Bay3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Indian restaurant. Open seven days.
RestaurantCasual
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Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 661 reviews
Mavericks on the Bay
Nelson Bay4 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar, with cocktails, smoothies and spritz behind the counter.
Cocktail bar
Mojito$20
Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 732 reviews
Jumbo Palace Restaurant
Nelson Bay5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Restaurant. Open six days a week.
RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 155 reviews
Blueys Restaurant + Bar
Nelson Bay3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
RestaurantOutdoor seating
Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 382 reviews
Rock Lobster Restaurant
Nelson Bay3 min walk
RestaurantCasual
Google rating 3.4 out of 5 from 70 reviews
Dumpling Mamas Bar & Dining
Nelson Bay5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Chinese bar, with wine, cocktails and mocktails behind the counter.
BarGood for groups
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Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 334 reviews