I came from Sydney for the weekend it was my second visit, and I loved it even more this time. Penny, who looked after me, she was so professional, friendly, and attentive. Her warm smile and kind attitude honestly made my day. The steak was delicious, the coffee was great, and the whole place was bright, clean, and beautifully designed. The manager was also very welcoming and genuine. Everything was just perfect definitely one of the best places I’ve visited in the area . I’ll be coming back for sure!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🫶

We had dinner upstairs at the Country Club Hotel and it was such a great experience! Tegan, the manager, was absolutely amazing — so friendly, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for us. You can really tell she cares about the guests and runs things beautifully. And a big shoutout to the lovely girl with the New Zealand accent — she was just as fantastic! So kind, helpful, and full of good vibes all night. Thanks to the whole team for making it such an easy, relaxed, and enjoyable night. We’ll definitely be back!

Shoal Bay Country Club is one of the most beautiful seaside spots to relax and enjoy great food in Port Stephens. The restaurant has a lively yet cozy atmosphere, with stunning ocean views that make every visit feel like a holiday. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes — from fresh seafood and wood-fired pizza to juicy burgers and refreshing cocktails. Everything is well-prepared and beautifully presented. The service is friendly and efficient, and the staff make you feel genuinely welcome. Whether you’re here for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the vibe is always warm and inviting. It’s also a great place to enjoy a drink with friends while watching the sunset over Shoal Bay. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area — perfect for both casual dining and special occasions!

Our party came to the country club on Saturday afternoon for my Aunties 70th birthday. Spectacular afternoon with first class service. Holly and Teagan went above and beyond. My aunt said the way they looked after us made her day even more special ‘they even sang!’ Food was delicious. We had two picky toddlers with us and they loved the food (sorry about the mess!). My Vietnamese salad was delicious. We had a wonderful afternoon. Thank you for everything.

Had the most amazing service by a young girl called grace. We came in for breakfast that morning then she served us again at our friends wedding. The venue is amazing from the food to the venue to the staff will definitely be coming back

We dined at the Shoal Bay Country Club for lunch and dinner on two separate occasions during our 3 day getaway to Port Stephens and were seated and looked after by waitress Ash on both occasions. She was very friendly, helpful and very welcoming which made our experience enjoyable. The food was great and we would recommend the SBCC to people visiting the area.

I had an amazing experience at the shoal bay country club. The staff (Teagan, Aidan, Tia, Ash) were incredibly friendly and attentive from the moment we walked in. Our server made great recommendations and checked on us regularly without being intrusive. The food came out quickly, and everything was fresh and delicious. Excellent service and atmosphere — I’ll definitely be back!

It's a must-do if you are in the Port Stephens area. Get up early and take the walk up to Tomaree Headland and watch the sunrise. Be sure to take your camera and a drink bottle. It's not a challenging walk and can be done in under 30 minutes with small kids, the view is amazing and you can even see dolphins and whales at the right time of year. Enjoy the walk everyone and be sure to see the old gun mounts on the way back down

Don't be scared of this monster. It was easily tamed. Yes it's high and yes it's steep to climb, but once you get past the red brick path at the bottom, the stairs the rest of the way are quite easy. You get plenty of breathers along the way due to the amount of people coming down, so you should be fine if you have at least a little fitness. Excellent views from the top, obviously. If you are lucky you'll see eagles, whales and maybe even the odd fighter jet.

It’s not a difficult walk and can be finished fairly quickly, but it does require a moderate level of fitness—might be a bit challenging for first-timers. The track is well maintained, with amazing views along the way. Took us about 35 minutes return.

It's a little tough but doable for most. A 15-min walk along a red-brick pathway leads to the base of a series of well built steps. A signage says the summit is 500 m from there. A mix of stone steps and mesh steps (288 in total) from here leads up to sweeping breath-taking views. It's so worth the time and effort. Return was fast and the brick pathway took hardly 5 mins downhill. A bit over an hour including photography and rest was enough for us. It's similar to The Neck of Tassie or The Hawk Lookout near Forster.

🌄 Tomaree Head Summit Walk – 5/5 If you’re tossing up whether to do this walk, stop scrolling and just do it – your legs might scream, but your eyes will thank you! 🥾 The trail starts off by letting you know it’s not here to mess around – it’s steep. Like, “why am I already sweating in the first 2 minutes?” steep. Then come the stairs… lots and lots of stairs. You may question your life choices halfway up, but trust me, the payoff is so worth it. The views at the summit are absolutely breathtaking – panoramic coastal magic that looks like a Windows wallpaper, but real. 🏖️ I could sit up there for hours soaking it all in (and recovering from the climb). I’d honestly do this walk again and again – it’s that spectacular. Pro tip: Wear proper shoes, bring water, and prepare your glutes for a workout. But do NOT miss this if you get the chance. Total highlight of my trip! 💪

Love this walk! The view at the top is stunning on a nice day. The track has been upgraded in parts (not sure when) with pavers which is so much better than how it was years ago (dirt which became mud). Highly recommend if you are fit and able to endure stairs and a steeper incline. Gets your heart rate up!

Beautiful walk with lovely views of Zenith beach, shoal bay beach and fingal spit walk. It is a bit steep but worth doing it.

Breathtaking sunset views. Even as someone who's not very athletic, I found the climb enjoyable because the scenery kept getting more stunning the higher I went. Can't wait to try a sunrise hike next time.

A spectacular view of the Port Stephens region with breathtaking and picturesque views of the ocean, shoal bay, fern Bay, etc. It's one of the destinations of the Tomaree Coastal walk, and you won't be disappointed at all. Only a short walk from the shoal bay, but car park can fill up pretty quick.

Beautiful spot! Great hike with 360° views of Nelson Bay and the ocean. A must-do if you’re in the area.

Stunning lookout, really good path the whole way up. Only took us like 20minutes but it was an exhausting 20 minutes. Definitely worth it tho!

Half our group was ready to fake an injury just to turn back. Legs were jelly, spirits were low… but then we reached the top. Boom—views for days! Worth every dramatic sigh and break. 11/10 would do it again!

It’s a good 30 minute walk to the lookout from the car park. The trail is steep and does involve steps. Very suitable for family groups and fitness walkers. Spectacular views from the top.

The magnificent views are your reward for walking up this mountain. Although I have bad knees I made it to the top. The stairs have been recently upgraded and make walking up easier. Parking can be a little difficult but there is parking leading up to the mountain so grab one when you see it. Also so extra parking on the hill to the right when you get to the end of the road.

Last school holidays we went there and couldn’t get a table as they were fully booked out, recent school holidays we called and booked a table two days earlier and we were able to get in! The cafe is a great place to enjoy the sun! Make sure you check out their trading hours. The food and service was amazing! We also tried their specialty scones with fresh cream and jam! It was delicious! Peaceful but tiny and cozy place to be!

The restaurant offers a spectacular view and is easily accessible, which makes it a great spot to visit. The food was decent — not exceptional, but enjoyable enough. However, one major disappointment was that although the advertised closing time was 2:30 PM, the kitchen closed at 2:00 PM without any notice. This caught us off guard when we tried to place one more order. It would be great if the management ensures the staff adhere to the stated hours or at least inform guests in advance. Many people visit from far and wide, and such inconsistencies can leave a poor impression.

We went to visit Nelson bay lighthouse and went to the cafe for brunch. The service was good, the ladies worked very hard, and price of the food was reasonable. The beef burger and the chicken wrap were very generous in serving. I also ordered beetroot latte, which was nice too. The view was beautiful. Will come back again

Was prompty served and had a good spot facing the waters. Single scone $8 and coffee $5.9....plus nearly 2% card fee. Definitely paying higher for the location and its views.

Just a must see and must go . Spectacular views, great food, good people, easy to get to. Scones and jam/ cream were amazing. Will definitely go back next time in town

We enjoyed sitting overlooking the sea while having a scone. I recommend trying a scone from here. The scone was large and moist on the inside with a side jam and cream. Rainbow lorikeets were in the trees.

Great place for breakfast , brunch & lunch! Always busy but staff are very accommodating.

Fantastic beach for the little ones. We have a 2 and 5 yr old. Not many waves. Clean and tidy beach. Toilets close-by. Little play area close-by. Big tree to sit under for shade. Quite a lot of picnic benches and single benches. Parking can be tricky and pricey. Shark nets in place.

The best part of our visit here was seeing the pelicans begging for fish scraps. They gather around when fishermen are at the cleaning table by the beach. We spent a couple of hours sitting on the beach and it was peaceful and beautiful. Overall a nice place to visit.

A beautiful little beach to bring children for a paddle/swim and a play on the playground equipment. They can walk on the little jet and view the fish swimming about, and you can enjoy a picnic as well.

Beautiful. Great place for a swim, snorkel, dive, bbq. Plenty of parking. Toilet facilities. Playground for the kids

Beautiful little beach, great for a calm swim and perfect for sunsets

Beautiful quiet beach with boat ramp, jetty, bbq, bathrooms, play equipment and even a purpose built wheel chair ramp into the calm water. Perfect for families with small children. Plenty of excellent accommodation options nearby. Well stocked kiosk nearby.

Absolutely beautiful. And great to fish

Hubby and myself would just like to say a massive thank you to Seva, Lucas, and all waitstaff and barstaff for making our night special. The food was absolutely delicious, all our guests have confirmed. The room was set up so beautifully. We had the most amazing night and we would’ve been lost without Seva, she truly outdone herself, staying all day and night to make sure we were 100% okay with everything and we couldn’t be more grateful.

We only had time to play the first front 9. Great looking course. Bunkers placed well. Greens were quite slow. But we had a good time. Some really spectacular looking holes and accuracy off the tee a must.

I ate here on Saturday for lunch. I ordered the seafood plate and mixed vegetables. The seafood plate in my picture was $42.90 and contained six pieces of seafood and a packet dressing for my salad. This meal should have been called the chips and salad plate. Aside from the fish being cooked perfectly the value for money here is poor. The plate contained two prawns, three calamari rings, a piece of barramundi, with chips and a garden salad. One would think that if you’re paying $40 for a meal that contains salad, the dressing would be something that you can’t buy off the shelf at Woolworths. The mixed vegetables were nicely prepared. Loads of flavour and fresh, for $12. The venue itself is situated on perfectly manicured grounds of the golf course which was perhaps the highlight of my experience here. I won’t be returning to eat here based on value.

Had a hit on my own on a recent holiday in the area. A lot of rain in recent weeks, it was a modified layout with some makeshift greens. Missed the sign on the first hole and copped a spray from a greenskeeper for going down the wrong side of the fairway. The cart shut down immediately and asked me to reverse, but it didn’t stop him giving me an earful. Thought it was way over the top for an honest mistake and ruined the experience.

Had a great lunch here. Ordered two burger and beer deals. Theyhad a real waygu beef patty and really tasty chips. The Tanya Earth bowl was one of the tastiest vegetarian meals I’ve had in a while. The flavours were so moreish. The sweet potato with maple syrup was unforgettable. I am still raving about how lovely it was. The waiter was chatty and entertaining. Loved it

Nice course. Shortish. Good variety of holes. Some water damage at the moment. Kangaroos. Lovely large clubhouse with excellent views . A pleasant experience

The food was amazing. Tanya the head chef has a secret recipe in the kitchen for this special chilli infused sauce with lemon and garlic and ginger and it’s so spectacular that she could bottle it up and sell it in all the supermarkets. But she’s too humble and chooses to stay local, with the secret remaining local to the Nelson bay residents only.

Portion size was great considering the price. S+p calamari was fresh but their customer service and the cleanliness of the venue let them down. Tables were dirty and staff were very rude. It was a 30+ min wait and we were only told once we ordered and it must be the only fish and chip shop in the world which charges extra for lemon.

I basically love everything on our plate. We ordered a platter which (if I remember correctly) had 2 types of fish, prawns, squid and chips. Nice ample table and benches, I think parking was good for 2-3 cars. Highly recommended if you're in the area. This is "Aussie Fish and Chips"... they don't eat it with vinegar.

Great food and even better service! The salt and pepper squid was beautiful and tender. The lovely gentleman that served us went above and beyond for us and even at 11am the place was humming. A Nelson Bay treasure! Thanks Aussie Bobs!

I don’t normally eat deep fried, but when in Rome… I tried the seafood basket. Chips - not that crispy 😒 Fish - could have done with another 30sec in the oil. It was a bit…meh 😕 The other stuff was fine tho. 🙂 Friendly enough staff. 🙂

I had a fish cocktail, potato scallop and calamari ring. They were all tasty and I really liked them! The staff brought my meal to my seat. There was a bit of a wait as they started making the food after ordering, but I was satisfied that I was able to eat them freshly made.👍

Superb! Best battered snapper, sea scallops and chips that we've had anywhere in Australia! Reasonably priced, good sized serves, quick friendly service.

This is what a true fish and chip shop should be. You wont find exceptional service or a fancy menu here. What you will find is hearty fish and chips how they should be. I have had fish and chips all across NZ and Australia so I have big expectations when it comes to fish and chips. Aussie Bobs really did deliver. The plan was to order and take it down to the beach, but the wind was cold and it was getting dark so we decided to 'dine in', which was a big patio area with large picnic tables. At the time there were a few other tables of families, one table of what looked like a group of friends, and a few couples. In addition to the tables, there were locals standing waiting for their takeaway orders - this is always a good sign when locals eat here too. After you have ordered and paid, you will be given a number. When your food is ready your number will be called, or they will bring your food out to you if you are dining in. As much as the burgers looked tempting, I decided to stick to the classic fish and chips, though I did get a spring roll and a battered sav on the side. The fish was good, cooked just how I like, and the chips were good. If I was to be fussy, they could have done with more salt BUT they had thought of that and they give you sachets of salt with your meal. It makes sense for you to add more as you can't salt off if there is too much. One thing I did not check is if they had had offered chicken salt. The spring roll was very tasty. The portion of fish and chips was very generous for what I paid. I got the side dishes because I have been burnt before at other fish and chip stores with tiny portions walking away still hungry, but that will not happen here. Overall I really enjoyed my food at Aussie Bobs. It certainly quenched my craving for a good feed of fish and chips.

Heloo there I visit this place 2 times just because this restaurant has the Chef make sure every plate go out of kitchen is perfect 👌🏻 I really enjoyed your dining and I want to say to CHEF Thank you 🙏

One of the best restaurants in Nelson Bay. The view is stunning and you can see lots of kangaroos. Friendly and welcoming staff. Very quick service. Food was really good value for money and large portions!

Amazing views over Golf course, excellent food and friendly service. The menu has lots of options and meals are big (needed a takeaway container, which they were more than happy to provide!). Will definitely be back. We had the lamb & vegetable pot pie and the Mediterranean vegetable salad with chicken.

Had prawn salad with coconut risotto and chicken tenderloin. The taste is quite unique. Feels very healthy 😆. Great scenery overlooking the golf course.

A beautiful lunch today. The food was delicious but very limited for vegetarian options that are gluten free. And quite expensive but it was delicious.

Nice light and airy atmosphere overlooking the golf course. You are escorted to your table, but then you need to order and pay at the counter in front of the kitchen. Similarly, you need to get your drinks from the main bar outside the restaurant. The food is delivered to your table. The servings are generous, and the meals were well-presented and tasty. The waitress was attentive and de-cluttered our table progressively. Empty tables were reset quickly.

My wife and I brought our 12 month old and 2.5 year old here for the last 3 nights in a row. The meals are fresh creative and delicious! The kids are looked after with a kids pack and ice cream. The kids sausages and veggies are a big winner - more places should have this as an option for kids.

Enjoyed a wonderful meal at west's. The roast of the day was Pork and was served in good time and was delicious and filling. There is ample seating and was a pleasant experience not being too noisy.

Our dining experience was made extra special by the kind, friendly and helpful service given by the Bay Brasserie staff, Karen Lawrence. She took the initiative to wash my 2 grandchildren’s two dirty bibs and our own children’s suction plate and always gave us big smiles when she came to clear our table during the night. We came back the next night for dinner mainly due to the exceptional service from Karen plus the great Brasserie food and kid-friendly atmosphere. We were so glad to see Karen again and felt really at home because of her presence the second night. We certainly will return to dine here when we book our next holiday in Port Stephens!

We ordered and our buzzer went of within 15 minutes. We were pleasantly surprised by how tasty and hot the food was. We only stopped in for dinner but it was well worth it. Will check out the amenities next time for sure

Returned a week later Hawaiian Snitty delish, best meal so far. I fell in love with the stunning person clearing the tables wearing an arousing scent🥰Sorry had to be mentioned. A year later and another review this occasion dined up stairs to n the Brasserie. Well lit and warm, sunny seating for a winters day. Snitty was moist, though the crumb wasn't my fav, the prawn skewer topper was disappointing, very commercial, prawns welded on to skewer and the Hollandaise didn't really sing with this. The side salad was the best, freshest edible side salad I've ever received, anywhere!!!, The Salt and Pepper squid looked oily and the same crumb as the Snitty. I think this crumb is too oil absorbent. The chips weren't crispy and had no seasoning. The Onion rings in blue cheese sauce was squirted out of possibly a home brand container, no blue cheese flavour at all. Seemed more like a whole egg mayo. 1⭐Came for lunch. Difficult sign in technology issue. Dim lighting, gloomy. Mood lighting not really creating a sense of vibrancy by day. Menu quite 70's. I selected Chicken Schnitzel. Ready before I could sit down. The chips were not fresh. The salad was not chilled, or fresh. The schnitzel was reheated. Equivalent to a Macca's drive thru. Overall the vibe was gods waiting room Like to an aged care facility. It appears that Wests reply to reviews However from the amount of Low star reviews before mine, there has been no improvement. What has Chef got to say moving forward.

Enjoyed delicious food each time we have visited. Grilled hallumi salad and roast lamb were to die for! Lime gelato best I've ever had. Lovely, comfortable, stylish club with very friendly staff.

Had a great night, friendly staff & great meat trays

We had the Melbourne cup lobster deal, great price, clean and managed eating area, staff friendly. Lobster was delicious, house wine smooth, accompanying veggies and chips were average but ok

Good food. Great service. Good prices. Not busy. I guess it's part of a hotel so isn't very popular, but deserves better recognition

The food was tasty & in ample quantity. The service was friendly, but a little haphazard. We had a good time catching up with friends so it didn't matter too much. Under new management & I wish them all the best. We would return

Long wait but worth it. I suspect the wait is because they cook to order. Our sweet & spicy chicken was fresh, hot and crispy, not to mention the sauce being very addictive. It wasn't too spicy either. Japchae noodles were nice too.

I saw this place as we drove past while on holidays and thought might be worth a try. Checked out the reviews and glad we went there. Service from the staff was excellent and the food was even better. Not usually one to leave a review but certainly think that this place deserves 5 stars from me and my family. Will certainly be back.

Ok so hears the deal !!!!!! Best Asian food in the bay and this is no joke . Locals unite and get behind this business because it's a great little addition to nelson bay !!!!! . We all know the Asian food offerings up here is Thai Thai Thai or bogan Chinese strait out of an 1980s time capsule . Awesome food brilliant service rocking little atmosphere. We were more than welcome even with a massive great dane .

First time eating here and was by far the best dish I’ve ever had. A good size plate of food we got was amazing! Staff were so lovley & kind. Service was a 10, fresh & hot food to top it off! Would recommend this place any day of the week🤍🤍🤍🤍

When I go to a Chinese Restaurant I don't worry about the decor. It's the food that's important, right? This restaurant is part of the Peninsula Motel. It has a simple but pleasant decor but the food is spectacular. I live in a Sydney suburb but I keep thinking about the Chinese food I had there a few weeks ago. The sweet and sour pork was out of this world, but what really surprised me was the fried rice. The flavour was smokey and delicious. The chef even came out and spoke to us and told us how he achieves this effect but I won't share his secret. The place is run by a father and daughter who are both friendly and courteous and the daughter even gave us tips where we could have our upcoming wedding. I was quite happy that we were the only ones in the restaurant that night - covid was our friend for a change. I have had Chinese food a couple of times since then and it just doesn't measure up. This is seriously the best Chinese food I've had in a long time. I can hardly wait to visit again.