Rainforest Cafe (Sea Acres)
A relaxed all-day cafe inside the Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, serving breakfast and lunch dishes including homemade pies, waffles and cakes, with gluten-free and vegetarian options available. Diners can... eat surrounded by rainforest scenery just minutes from the Port Macquarie CBD. Open seven days a week.
The Stunned Mullet
An award-winning fine-dining restaurant near Town Beach serving modern Australian dishes with Asian influences, backed by an extensive wine list curated by the owner. The intimate dining room has a reputation... as one of the top tables in Port Macquarie. Lunch and dinner service runs Tuesday to Saturday.
The Beach House Restaurant & Bar
A waterfront restaurant and bar overlooking the Hastings River, popular for lunch, dinner and weekend drinks with alfresco seating. It hosts regular live-music events including a Sunday "Sunset Sounds"... session, and welcomes dogs on its outdoor deck. The menu leans on fresh local seafood and produce.
Cassegrain Wines
One of the Hastings Valley's founding wineries, Cassegrain offers cellar-door tastings alongside its on-site restaurant, Taste @ Cassegrain, set among vines and a lake. The winery is known for its chardonnay... and alternative varietals suited to the subtropical climate. Visitors can pair a tasting flight with a relaxed lunch overlooking the estate.