1
Scratchleys on the Wharf
from 1,991 Google reviews.
200 Wharf Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300
Most reviewed · Updated October 2026
The restaurants of Newcastle
As of October 2026, the three most reviewed restaurants rated 4.0 or better in Newcastle, NSW on Common Praise are Scratchleys on the Wharf (1,991 Google reviews at 4.0), Rustica Newcastle Beach (1,886 Google reviews at 4.6) and Rascal (1,732 Google reviews at 4.6).
- Restaurants compared
- 41
- Google reviews
- 29,653
- Median rating
- 4.6
The restaurants of Newcastle: the top 41
2
Rustica Newcastle Beach
from 1,886 Google reviews.
1 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300
3
Rascal
from 1,732 Google reviews.
266 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300
4
{antojitos} Taqueria- Newcastle
from 1,655 Google reviews.
11 Steel St, Newcastle NSW 2302
5
Light Years - Newcastle
from 1,626 Google reviews.
7 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300
6
Signal Box Newcastle
from 1,408 Google reviews.
155 Wharf Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300
7
Susuru
from 1,327 Google reviews.
140 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300
8
MEET
from 1,315 Google reviews.
9 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300
9
Sapphire Indian Restaurant
from 1,294 Google reviews.
367 Glebe Rd, Newcastle NSW 2291
10
Nagisa
from 1,223 Google reviews.
Shop 2/1 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle NSW 2300
11
Napoli Centrale
from 1,133 Google reviews.
173 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300
12
Roundhouse
from 959 Google reviews.
13
Bella Italia
from 912 Google reviews.
545 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2302
14
Bocados Spanish Kitchen
from 895 Google reviews.
25 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300
15
OHMYPAPA
from 847 Google reviews.
169 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300
16
Scottie's
from 809 Google reviews.
17
Market St Basement
from 704 Google reviews.
2 Market St, Newcastle NSW 2300
18
Newy Fried Takeout
from 701 Google reviews.
19
Menya Makoto
from 667 Google reviews.
301 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300
20
The Falcon Restaurant
from 617 Google reviews.
10 Pacific St, Newcastle NSW 2300
21
humbug wine + pasta
from 556 Google reviews.
87-89 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300
22
Downtown Beirut - Lebanese/ Middle Eastern Restaurant Newcastle
from 550 Google reviews.
25 Beaumont St, Newcastle NSW 2296
23
The Humble thai restaurant
from 484 Google reviews.
27 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300
24
Newy Kebab
from 450 Google reviews.
315 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300
25
Âpé Chilean Nikkei Restaurant
from 433 Google reviews.
Shop 3N, 1 Honeysuckle Drive, The Boardwalk, Newcastle NSW 2300
26
AL-OI THAI Newcastle
from 426 Google reviews.
541 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2302
27
Lock's Paddock
from 388 Google reviews.
16 Watt St, Newcastle NSW 2300
28
Wings And Tins Newcastle
from 341 Google reviews.
88 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300
29
The Big Banh Mi
from 340 Google reviews.
122 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300
30
Arno Deli Newcastle
from 293 Google reviews.
31
MIINE
from 290 Google reviews.
13 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300
32
CorEat
from 287 Google reviews.
Kilvarney, 35 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300
33
Bistro Penny
from 270 Google reviews.
34
Una Volta
from 226 Google reviews.
35
Jana Restaurant & Bar
from 160 Google reviews.
36
Bangkok on King
from 153 Google reviews.
226 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300
37
Bare Chefs
from 85 Google reviews.
18 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300
38
Banana Blossom Newcastle
from 77 Google reviews.
39
St Lucia Dining
from 77 Google reviews.
40
Charred Takeaway
from 38 Google reviews.
41
HONEYSUCKLE KEBAB AND PIZZA
from 28 Google reviews.
5 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300
Common Praise compared 41 restaurants in Newcastle, NSW, with 29,653 Google reviews between them. Of these, 41 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.6 from a median of 556 reviews.
Of the restaurants compared, the most reviewed is Scratchleys on the Wharf, with 1,991 Google reviews at 4.0.
How this list is ranked
Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating.
Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.
Questions
- Which restaurants in Newcastle, NSW have the most Google reviews?
- As of October 2026, the three most reviewed restaurants rated 4.0 or better in Newcastle, NSW on Common Praise are Scratchleys on the Wharf (1,991 Google reviews at 4.0), Rustica Newcastle Beach (1,886 Google reviews at 4.6) and Rascal (1,732 Google reviews at 4.6).
- How does Common Praise rank restaurants in Newcastle, NSW?
- Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating. Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.
- How many restaurants in Newcastle, NSW did Common Praise compare?
- Common Praise compared 41 restaurants in Newcastle, NSW, with 29,653 Google reviews between them. Of these, 41 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.6 from a median of 556 reviews.
- Can a business pay to be listed or to rank higher?
- No. Every business is ranked by the same published method, and no business can pay to be listed or to move up.