The Stunned Mullet is the top choice for a special occasion. Here, eye-catching modern Australian dishes, created from local and fresh ingredients, are served in an exquisitely chic setting. From your table, enjoy views of Town Beach stretching all the way to Point Plomer.

Then, for one last hurrah – go all out at Chef Hat awarded The Stunned Mullet. This quintessential dining experience has evolved into an iconic culinary landmark in Port Macquarie, and is renowned not only for its innovative, international menu, but for a world class wine list (over 1000, as we were told). The set tasting menu will set you back $110 per person but has it all: from kingfish to 5 + tajima wagyu eye fillet and moreton bay bugs – it’s the perfect way to finish off a weekend in the vibrant food scene of Port Mac.

Established in 1973, Port Macquarie’s Koala Hospital is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the treatment and rehabilitation of sick and injured koalas, as well as research into the plights of these much-loved animals. Located in the grounds of the historic Roto House, you can visit the Koala Hospital to learn about koalas and see these threatened animals up close and personal. If you want to help further, you can also sponsor wild koalas through the Koala Hospital’s adoption program.

The Stunned Mullet is another local favorite known for its delicious Spanish cuisine, often highlighted as one of the best places for Spanish food in the area. Bills Fishhouse & Bar is also a top choice for Spanish cuisine, offering a range of seafood dishes and tapas options for a satisfying dining experience. Bar Florian completes the list of top Spanish restaurants in Port Macquarie, catering to those seeking delicious tapas and Spanish dishes.

Qantas Link and Virgin fly direct into Port Macquarie from Sydney and Brisbane, or you can drive to Port Macquarie from Sydney in just 4 hours, or from Brisbane in 7 hours. While there are plenty of local hotels available, Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges is the newest 4-and-a-half star resort in town and is within easy walking distance of most amenities. Be sure to try out the onsite restaurant, Boathouse, and take a dip in the heated pool.

The pale-timber accents, sea-green booths and concertina windows make the most of the breezy beachside location and sweeping ocean views. Among the hatted dishes are creamy oysters ($27 for six, $54 for 12) and Glacier 51 Toothfish ($49): a rarely served species that lives 2000 metres below sea level off Heard Island in the sub-Antarctic. Here, it comes with a shiitake-infused clear soup and black rice wafer.

If you’re looking for somewhere special for dinner, you can’t go past the award-winning The Stunned Mullet. At this much-loved Port Macquarie institution, you’ll be treated to an exceptional menu heavily influenced by the coastal location, not to mention polished service and stunning, northerly ocean views. Everything about a meal here exceeds expectations – the true mark of an excellent dining experience.

The Stunned Mullet is a top pick on Port Macquarie’s food map, often surprising the discerning wine lover by the extensive list and by the glass options available. There’s a breezy beach vibe in the glass and pale-wood dining room with front-row views over Town Beach, which belies the polished service and serious approach to food in the kitchen. The food is contemporary Australian with a global accent.

The Stunned Mullet restaurant is the region’s first hatted restaurant with some of the best Australian produce and over 300 wines on offer. It’s set in a beautiful beachside location opposite Town Beach and as the sun sets you can sit back and watch the local surfers catch wave after wave. Owners Lou Perri and David Henry have been wining and dining locals and tourists alike for almost a decade.

Albacore tuna, Glacier 51 toothfish and Cape Grim beef star in dishes that combine Japanese, French and Middle Eastern influences without feeling overwrought. Co-owner Lou Perri keeps a 300-strong wine list, including an extensive Coravin selection featuring the likes of grand cru white Burgundy and Maipo Valley carménère. 12 William St, (02) 6584 7757, thestunnedmullet.com.au

From award-winning restaurants such as The Stunned Mullet and twotriplefour by Bills – sister property to the fish restaurant Bills Fishhouse + Bar – to quirky waterfront cafes such as Little Shack and family favourites like Burger Rebellion, there’s something for every palette and budget in Port Macquarie. Drop in on Whalebone Wharf for ocean-fresh seafood with a view.

For an ocean breeze to stimulate your appetite for breakfast you can’t get much closer than the Stunned Mullet on top of the headland overlooking our main beach and river entrance. They make the best French Toast. Also a scrumptious breakfast by the river can be had at Rydges where you can watch the early morning exercise enthusiasts jog/walk/cycle by on the boardwalk.

A hatted restaurant in Port Macquarie with a spectacular vista north to Point Plomer, The Stunned Mullet is a quintessential dining experience. It's a place where amazing food, incredible wines, great service and relaxed coastal ambience come together perfectly. One of Australia's Premier Destinations for Gourmet Wine has led to the creation of an exemplary wine list.

Downstairs at street level, Milkbar Town Beach is a bustling little café that serves single-origin coffee, wood-fired sourdough bread, locally sourced free-range eggs and Ricardoes tomatoes. If you fancy a morning stroll, follow part of the lovely 9-kilometre Port Macquarie coastal walk over to The Sandbox (previously Purno’s on the Beach) at Flynns Beach.

If you want to opt for something a little fancier, the Stunned Mullet, Port’s first hatted restaurant boasts some of its most refined food. Located on Town Beach (one of 18 beaches in Port Macquarie) and when the sun sets it pours into the big open windows. Our favourite dish on the menu – Glacier 51 Toothfish, a melt-in-your-mouth kind of fish.

The Stunned Mullet - holds a coveted National 'Good Food Guide' Chef's Hat and many other awards, with sweeping views over Town Beach it's perfect for a long-lunch or an enchanting dinner. Offering a seasonal menu with a focus on local and specialty ingredients, incredible wines and sublime service, you are in for an amazing dining experience.

The Stunned Mullet is the local go-to for a fine dining experience. It’s one of the best restaurants in Port Macquarie as both their lunch and dinner menus shine a spotlight on the freshest seafood catches, and the flight of dressed oysters is the perfect way to start any meal. 24 William Street, Port Macquarie

Boasting a coveted National Good Food Guide Chef’s Hat; Trip Advisor’s Traveller’s Choice Award for the best restaurants within Australia, consecutively from 2013- 2017, and with regular appearances in Gourmet Traveller’s Wine List of the Year, The Stunned Mullet is a must-visit this holiday season.

The Stunned Mullet combines relaxed coastal ambience with award-winning food and perfectly-paired wines to deliver a fine dining experience to remember. Dine on the freshest available seafood in the region while overlooking the Hastings River at Whalebone Wharf.

For local restaurants or cafés that are a must-visit when in the area, I recommend trying out the delicious seafood at The Stunned Mullet or exploring the trendy cafés and restaurants in the CBD like Bills Fish house + Bar and The Corner Restaurant.

Located on beautiful Town Beach with a spectacular vista north to Point Plomer, The Stunned Mullet is Port Macquarie’s quintessential dining experience. Established in 2005, the restaurant holds a Good Food Guide (National Edition) Hat, ha…

The chefs at the Stunned Mullet strive to make everyday dishes into displays of artistic and culinary mastery. Their “Glacier 51 Tuna” is a local favourite, and a full bar provides delicious cocktails, beer, and wine for every taste.

Additional venues on Mid North Coast beaches include Aqualuna Beach Resort, Port Macquarie Surf Life Saving Club, Tacking Point Surf Life Saving Club, BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort, and The Stunned Mullet.

The Stunned Mullet is a place for dining with amazing views, they open every day except Sunday and Monday. They’ve got a hat from the SMH Good Food Guide and an award for their wine list.

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