Definitely a go to place almost twice a week when we were still living in the twin towns. A nice clean quaint shopping complex for a nice lovely town. My kid loved the outdoor children's play area, enjoying seeing other kids having fun too. I, on the other hand, liked the complete clean well-equipped parents room where tots can also enjoy in the little play area. There's several supermarkets to choose from and lots of specialty shops to scour while waiting for your car to be serviced. Food shops and restaurants are also varied, so you can choose whatever you fancy when you're hungry, from Japanese food to Chinese food. There's also ample parking space.

After having car damaged in car park, I tried to have the customer service make an announcement to get the car owners to return to their car to show them the damage they had caused. I was informed that they do not have a PA system and could not help. This is appalling in this day and age and should be investigated and fixed. Consequently I was left with a security person to try and help me but after waiting for 1 1/2 hours the owner did not arrive and I had to leave with a damaged car and little hope of getting any further information. Stocklands needs to look after its customers better!

Having a coffee out side with my dog yesterday, as we have done for four years, when big security guard confronts me. Tells me to move on as there is now a blanket ban on dogs anywhere on the Stockland site. Cafe owner questioned guard but no give. Saw customer service staff who gave a bunch of rubbish reasons and mentioned a new Centre Manager was the cause. At a time when you can even have dogs on planes this seems a ridiculous decision. No more shopping at Stockland Forster.

Excellent shopping centre that has Coles, Liquorland and too many specialty stores to mention , however there is no butcher . Carpark is massive and the refurbished amenities are very clean & modern .

Forster is a very relaxed laid back area with a very nice community.This is a very clean centre with some good quality ladies clothes shops,a kiddie play area and plenty of parking but it has lot of empty stands in it.It has no restaurants and could do with an Italian and Thai restaurant in it as it only has a few coffee bars with snacks.There is nowhere to go for a relaxed evening meal in it. It has three audiology stores and one called Bay Audio has women standing on common property outside the store harassing people of al ages to have a hearing test.People say they have no luck in contacting centre management to report them as they don't appear to have an email address.The centre is losing business as quite a few stores open and close when they want to, which I am sure is not permitted in their contracts, so I can only assume that the centre it is not well managed.

It's a nice place to do a shopping.nice car park.

Great variety of shops in the one location. Plenty of parking. Busy shopping centre. Recommend if you haven't visited...you must.

Who knew this Eggs Bene obsessed girl would have to travel half way around the globe to find the pinnacle for Eggs Benedict. Let's just say that this Bene is the dish for which ALL others will tragically never live up to. (Solid prediction) Perfect poach, with a house made hollandaise of the most decadent, I never thought possible, kind. It just gets better from there and you don't question how, it just does. Service was outstanding; informal, but it works. Hip, classy funky, and filled with beautiful locals; Aussie's who are privileged to live in this gorgeous country (and have Tartt available to them as a bonus in this beautiful little NSW city of Forster). Can a dish prepared by a darling yummy Chef make the whole food portion of your Holiday the best ever? Yep. Oh, and try the Brisket Bene...I had a sneak peak after ordering traditional; a beautiful thing.

Excellent spot for breakfast on a fairly quiet one way street. Parking might be a bit finnicky but worth a short walk. I got the brisket Benedict and a delicious iced coffee. Highly recommend the tartt relish, really does add a different level to the dish. Worth the trip for the relish alone.

Food is good, thankfully. Service is poor to nil. Many tables left unclean for extended time. Cookies are terrible.

We are regulars and as a general rule enjoy the food and atmosphere. However, we have noticed a decline in the cleanliness. Quite often we have to request, or wipe down our own table. Even when it is a quiet time. I think this could be improved.

The food was nice but portion sizes were disappointing. The French toast comes with ice cream which makes the whole dish soggy. A mascarpone cream would be much better suited. Coffee was ok Service is what really lacks The waitress kept placing our cutlery on the opposite side of where she put the plate, which I found so bizarre. It wasn’t very busy. I wouldn’t rush back here nor would I recommend.

This place is amazing. Great coffee, amazing service (very friendly, welcoming and helpful) and it’s such a nice place to sit and enjoy. They’ve done great with the decor and colour scheme. Tons of great cakes to choose from - highly recommend.

Great spot to have breakfast, brunch or lunch. I liked the outdoor seating and the window seat facing the street from which you can watch the world go by. As John Lennon would say "I am just seating here watching the wheels go round and round" 👀 The food was good, offering a variety of the typical Australian breakfast options, such as the brisket Benedict.

We had a spectacular 30th anniversary dinner at Cafe Toscano. The food was amazing but the night was made really special by Hira the manager of the restaurant. He made sure that we were beautifully looked after and even organised a delicious dessert for us to top off our night. Cannot recommend all the staff highly enough. Thankyou for making our special night even more memorable.

Loved having breakfast here! The café has such a unique and beautifully designed environment with great vibes all around. The food was delicious, and the coffee was absolutely amazing — one of the best I’ve had in a while. A perfect spot to start the day!

We had an amazing dinner. The most beautiful restaurant filled with flowers, fairy lights and music. We tasted through the cocktail menu which was awesome, and entrees, mains and kids meals were all awesome. Customer service was awesome with great recommendations so we will definitely be back. Thank you for having us!

We had such a beautiful dinner. The food was glorious!!! Espresso Martini went sown like a treat.Great service, staff were professional & attentive. The ambience was relaxing, welcoming for couples to families. Such a beautifully decorated restaurant. We enjoyed Cafe Toscano so much, we recommended it a family in the street still deciding on where they were dining.

Beautiful food, could not complain. Second time enjoying food. Sadly service was another question. Mixed up drink order, we just accept didn't say anything. Only drink service was at start of night. Waited and waited on bill. Asked for takeaway container after waiting patiently took home wrapped in serviette. On saying to waitress on way out sarcastically thanking for takeaway container.. her response was oh I forgot... no service after took our order would hate to see on a busy night.

This place is a must! I got a chicken sandwich with avocado, and it WAS WORTH THE MONEY!!!! The atmosphere was beautiful-will come again) thank you for the hospitality!!

The best eggs benny I've had in years! All the food was absolutely delicious, the fresh juices and coffee were amazing. Wonderful and friendly service, just such a great atmosphere 10/10

Our family had a fantastic dinner at Spice Monkey. We went there by chance at the end of our day trip. There are not so many kids-friendly places open this late. We came at 5:30pm and enjoyed a quick and professional service, with smiles, quickly served dishes and timely attention. The food was very nice - a little bit for everyone and the atmosphere inspired even our younger ones to try something new. The location is very nice as well, with a river walk and lots of shops, restaurants and cafes nearby. But Spice Monkey is one of the best we have tried in Forster so far.

A truly fantastic venue with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Every detail, from the service to the setting, was absolutely delightful. While it stands among the pricier dining options in Forster, the quality more than justifies the cost—you really do get what you pay for.

Restaurant come and go like the seasons change it’s not often a restaurant in Forster can claim ten years. Spice monkey can do that because it stays true to its core values but evolves at the same time. Current menu has trusted favourites but chef Garth has injected some really nice dishes like steamed scallops w XO sauce and brown butter, the Filipino style sinuglaw salad basically a cerviche style snapper w coconut and lime finished with grilled pork Belly a great combination great nori rolls the fushion style food at spice really appeals to Everyone it’s always been good and still is long live spice monkey

Not a bad choice for some better eating when in Forster. Some inconsistency in the quality but overall better than the norm. A good menu with lots to choose from, I have had some delicious, well prepared meals here but sometimes a bit hit and miss. They do cocktails in jugs! Great for large groups but book because it's always busy.

I was really looking forward to visit this restaurant, it's been on my list for quite a while, and I am sad to say that it was a bit of a disappointment. The position is great, with magnificent views of Wallis Lake, but the food is quite ordinary. I tried a variety of dishes, and the best one was the seaweed salad. Delicious! The Takoyaki Dumplings were just ok, not housemade though, and the bonito flakes didn't have any taste, the predominant taste was the mayo. The Teriyaki Maki was nice but the chicken was a bit too dry. But the real disappointment was the Gangnam Style Prawn Bao that didn't stand to its definition of "tempura prawn with Korean spicy red sauce, wombok, shallot and pickled onion" that it is supposed to give you an explosion of flavour. Half of the ingredients mentioned weren't there, only the onion, and the prawns and sauce tasted a bit like they had been mixed with chilli jam sauce. No much flavour on the bun either. And to finish it off, the Malaysian Curry Laksa with hokkien noodles, squid, prawns and chicken was tasty but not the best we've ever tried. We asked if the hokkien noodles could be swapped and they told us we could have rice noodles instead. Well, it didn't happen. We couldn't find the chicken anywhere, and at there was some ingredient that looked like half a small potato but tasted like fish, that we still cannot figure out what it was. All in all, not the best quality food we've ever had, but at a quite expensive price. Maybe the chef had the day off!!

Enjoyed the Special of the Day- Curry Goat. Good crowd for a Wednesday night! BIG pints of Tiger beer, tall G&T plus the benefit of BYO Red Wine. Plenty of elbow room and very friendly, knowledgeable staff.

I stopped by Spice Monkey Nelson Bay for dinner and had a decent experience. The service was friendly, and the atmosphere was vibrant and lively. However, the food was average but not particularly memorable.

Excellent Fish and Chips! The fish and chips served by Zach were absolutely delicious — perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Zach provided excellent and thoughtful service, making sure everything was just right. It’s rare to find someone so genuine and attentive. Highly recommend this place for both the food and the wonderful service!

I came here for a quick lunch, we ordered food to share - calamari and fish and chips. The food was tasty and high quality. There are a few tables outside and some within. The staff were friendly and checked the tables after people left so the cleaning appeared frequent.

Award winning for good reason Had a delicious seafood platter (barra is juicy) &salmon for dinner So tender fish great menu & chips are fantastic not too oily Ok value.

Lovley staff smiling young faces 😘 I looked at reviews and I choose the snack pack for one breat value. It was hot,non greasy and delishious. Thanks guys love this on my break.🌟🌟🌟

Tasty fish and chips (flat head tails were yummy). Surprised that I was charged extra for my fish to be grilled. Nice chunky chips. I would recommend it but don't be afraid to check if the prices charged match the signboard.

Without a doubt it was one of the best fish and chips I ever ate. Fish was fresh and thick, very crispy and well flavoured. Service was super friendly and helpful so I would recommend stopping by if you are in the area

Tasty food and very friendly staff. We were not that hungry but would like to try some famous fish and chips. The girl helped us to make good choice and we like it!

A timeless view out across the Pacific Ocean awaits visitors here. Take the leafy and slightly overgrown path - Forster Council where are you - and emerge at the top of the most magnificent sand dune which cascades down to the beach. You will feel like you’re in a South Pacific Island Paradise but it’s only a five minute drive from Forster town centre. Another example of why we are called the lucky country.

Wonderful views of the headlands and the waves hitting the rocks. We walked on the lookout as we were considering having our marriage ceremony here in late October. The wind was quite strong tho. As it's a dead end and houses on one side there is limited parking and quite busy at times with tourists

A great lookout accessible via car. It is fairly high and offers great views of the coastline. We were also able to see whales from this lookout, although this will depend on luck and season. The sand dunes of One Mile Beach are nearby.

Awesome view… you will be surprised and the walking trails towards the beach and sand dunes… amazing

Could use a little cleanup along the path. But the view is amazing and the walk down to beach is nice.

Totally Awesome view from the sturdy deck and fence that extends above the cliff near the southern point. The view is quite spectacular and there are a few select parking spots where the end of the street loops around a grass area with a monument from 1962. Must be visited to be appreciated.

Great spot to have a nice sea view of the city. It looks magnificent. It is also easily accessible with a great view. Picturesque place.

We were very happy to arrive in Forster on a Monday night and find this restaurant open. The food was delicious! As a chef, I would highly recommend a visit if you're in town. We were warmly welcomed and kindly served by Rocky and Kevin. Thank you for a lovely experience 😊

1-Service is warm and attentive with professional guidance to how to pair selections from the menu. 2- The portions are reasonable Degustation dining left me with a bland opinion, no particular nuances of flavour, though nice textures. I have no comparison. I haven't eaten Turkish before. It was warm and nourishing but flavourless. 3- Very clean and presentable. 4- The pricing was reasonable but OUCH that public surcharge really soured the experience and overall pushed the experience into not worthy category 😕. 2 entrees plus bread, 1 share plate, 1 main, 2 coke $174. 5- As we had driven away my partner commented about the bill. I rang and spoke ( respectfully) with management who nicely explained the surcharge($30) So I appreciate the opportunity.

One of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life, Persian barramundi more like PERFECT barramundi. Batata harras was the best garlic hit and the Lebanese waffle was so well spiced. Worth every penny.

Totally awesome dinner experience. Thankyou Nicholas for such great service and recommendations. It is not often to have such delicious food and knowledgeable service. Thanks again. Very much appreciated. Highly recommend the Mezza Eatery in Forster.

We enjoyed trying something different. Our waiter was super helpful and we ordered the mixed platter plus pita bread. We loved how colourful it all was and service was very fast. Also, weird comment but the bathrooms were amazing, clean, smelt great, looked great with colourful wall paper and there was even music playing!

Beautiful food and wonderful service. Our waiter Kevin was polite and attentive. We had a lovely lunch and will return soon.

Phenomenal dinner with authentic middle eastern fare. Had exceptional service from our server who recommended an alternative not realising a main contained the appetizer we ordered. Glad we opted for it, the cauliflower appetizer was excellent. Highly recommend visiting!

Food is good for a decent price with large servings. Cocktails were very impressive! Service was the only let down, with minimal diners in the restaurant we had to wait for a while and flag down a waiter to order another drink. The Wednesday special on food was a great surprise.

The sunset was spectacular, and the Mexican restaurant offered delightful sangria along with a great selection of dishes. It's definitely one of the best spots in Forster!

I had my birthday at Si Senorita recently and it was a fabulous experience! The venue has a great vibe, the tequila cocktails are delicious and the food is divine! I highly recommend.

Absolutely best tacos I've had since moving to Australia! Katie and Jasmine made the experience here amazing! Hats off to you both and the chef! Cheers!

Did an online order for pickup and OMG, by far one of the nicest meals we have ever had. We began by struggling to decide what to order. The food all looked delicious on the menu. Order was placed and was prepared very quickly. We did a mix of 4 different dishes and dessert. This was a great feed for 2 people. The food was prepared quickly and was fresh. We also ordered a 1L cocktail for takeaway. It was served in a large glass bottle. We felt the contents were a lot less than 1L though, as ice was not added. The cocktail was made fresh and tasted yum. The food was super delicious and service easy exceptional. Authentic food and the restaurant t when collecting had an amazing vibe. Next time we're in Forster we will be returning!

Celebrated son’s 18th birthday with family, catered for 10 People & given best position with beautiful view. Amazing food, great cocktails, brilliant service. We love coming here & loved sharing it with family who live out of state.

I had a glass of wine outside to enjoy the view of the lake . Would have liked something to eat but was too expensive for a snack on my own

Enjoyed our food at Happy Garden Chinese 😊 Now for starters all of their entrees are house made and that makes a huge difference to a restaurant. We had prawn cutlets and let me tell you they were without a doubt absolutely amazing! You could actually taste the prawns which is a first for me. They were devine its a definite must!!!!!! Had the salt chilli squid got extra chilli. It was good a tiny bit fishy and could of been crunchier. Still enjoyable though. The pork with beans was just so so it was pretty dry and beans overcooked. The Shandong chicken i.e crispy skin chicken was absolutely amazing soooo crispy so flavourful it was mind blowing yummmm Sooo I'd definitely go here again without a doubt. The service was top notch and friendly it was a pleasure to dine here!

I have eaten here on quite a number of occasions with family and friends and the food and service have always been consistent. However, if there was one thing I would criticise that would be their ham and chicken rolls. They are nothing like what they’re traditionally supposed to be, they’re supposed to be an actual roll filled with ham and chicken cut into slices, see picture provided. If the Happy Garden put this on the menu I would be happy to give them 5 stars.

I love the food here, especially the Japanese pepper fillet steak and Shangdong chicken. The twice fried beans are a real hit and the service is amazing. For a town that offers very little as far as good food goes, this is our go to on a lazy Thursday night.

The best food we’ve had on our road trip of 5 days, extremely delicious, and so worth the price. The owner was incredibly nice and friendly, she let our dog into the restaurant, spoiled him with food and water, and was so very welcoming and warm to us. We left the place incredibly happy and satisfied with the whole experience, and wished we had such venues in Sydney too. Next time we’re in Forster, we already know where we will be dining.

The food was good. Although the staff were pleasant, they weren't very attentive. After we ordered and they delivered the meal they didn't come near us again. We had to ask for a container to take home the extra that wasn't eaten, we had to ask for the bill. The first time we had been out for chinese for a long time. Overall a very ordinary night.

Went for a quick dinner before a movie. You can ask for no MSG which is great. Food was ok. Pretty average. The older lady needs to be more friendly and offer everyone chop sticks but the younger one is a gem with service. The price was average. All round it was an ok place. Recommend the curry puffs yummy.

Without a doubt the best Chinese I've ever had. FRESH, full of flavour and tender. The beans were delicious, actually it all was. We had san chow bow, beef pekin something, sweet and sour pork and vegetarian fried rice. The service was swift and friendly. Would highly recommend.

This is a superb restaurant! We had olives and oysters for starters and the Sirlion steak with red wine jus and the Fungi Pizza for mains. It was all absolutely delicious. The oyster sauce had lemon/sweet/smoked tomato taste to it. I've never had oysters with such a sauce and it was really really good. The fungi pizza was the winner and Ive never had a pizza quite as delicious! The atmosphere made you feel like you were transported into another era. Service was excellent. I would highly recommend this beautiful place and experience!

We walked in as we found the fit out super interesting. Quite a beautiful fit out and loved the name We only had a glass of wine however the place was busy and the wine we had was good . Worth popping in for a look . Pricing to us was fair .

Celebrated my mums 70th birthday here., was hesitating as reading some of the reviews but it turned out to be a wonderful experience. Every dish is nicely cooked and came out quickly, mushroom pizza and prawn pasta are definitely the highlight! The manager helped to serve dessert with candle, they brought it out singing birthday song, my mum was delightfully surprised, they also helped us took some wonderful family photos. sometimes it could be a bit tricky to get someone s attention as it’s busy but staffs are quite nice, it’s understandable to me.

Of High standards are the atmosphere, and the fabulous 👌 interior. You can make really awesome selfies there, food was really great, fish was fresh, drinks icy cold, very enjoyable. I'm only give 4 stars,courtesy of very average service, when we entered, we were ignored for awhile, then he wanted to place us near the lift, with restaurant being completely empty at that moment, finally after negotiations, we were be able to sit near the windows with the view. Over all great 👍 drinks and food saved the day.

GORGEOUS RESTAURANT: Our first stop on a week long NSW road trip - mid arvo walking around Forster township upon hearing beautiful music was lured upstairs to investigate and discover this amazing Sicilian restaurant. They had only been opened one week, it is and has to be the most traditional classy Italian decor outside of Italy. Read the menu and immediately booked for dinner. Loved the mussels in tomato sauce, loved the beef cheeks - the prices are up there especially if you like your ‘holy communion wine’! Service excellent and a dining experience will not disappoint.

Absolutely Devine food, impeccable service and amazing atmosphere. Felt as though we were taken back to the 50s in Italy. This place deserves 5 stars. Highly recommend

Beautiful atmosphere, the garlic crust is absolutely delicious, and the staff are amazing, we had to leave in a rush and they boxed up our food for us and were very polite about us having to change plans and head off before food came out We will 1000% be back! Very well priced too