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
Nelson Bay, New South Wales
Restaurants for big groups in Nelson Bay
Where groups of eight or more keep turning up in the reviews — long tables, share menus, room to spread out.
How this list is built: Venues whose reviews describe them as good for groups, 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.
50 venues
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Blueys Restaurant + Bar
Nelson Bay3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
RestaurantOutdoor seating
Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 382 reviews