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Whalebone Wharf, Port Macquarie, AU-NSW

Whalebone Wharf

4.6
4.6
3152 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Seafood

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
THE WHALEBONE WHARF IS A NO FUSS, CASUAL AUSTRALIAN FISH EATERY

Our mission is to source the region’s best seafood and seasonal produce by partnering with like-minded suppliers.

Our commitment to locality and our selection of produce flows into everything we offer; from Hastings River Oysters to Urban Grain bread and pastries.

We aim to showcase these ingredients by preparing them carefully and serving them simply.

The Whalebone is a place for friends and family to enjoy local, honest food and wine in a relaxed atmosphere, with a world class view.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Australian, Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:15 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 6583 2334
  • Website
    http://www.whalebonewharf.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Ridland

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Menu

Seafood Charcuterie

  • Seafood Charcuterie

    Selection of premium Portuguese José Gourmet seafood served with house cured seafood, pickles, sourdough & garlic butter

    • ShareA$54.00

Starters

  • Marinated Alto OlivesA$11.00

    • Mussel EscabecheA$14.00

      toasted sourdough

      • UGB SourdoughA$3.80

        Kingston Creek butter

        • House DipsA$22.00

          sourdough & pickles

          • Seasonal Cheese Board

            candied walnuts, fruit paste, apple & house crackers

            • MP

          Oysters

          min 4 pieces

            Rock Oysters

            • Natural, Mignonette DressingA$4.80

              • Wakame, Chili & Sesame Salad, Pickled GingerA$5.00

                • Bacon, Spiced Tomato "Kilpatrick"A$5.00

                  • White Sauce, Parmesan "Mornay"A$5.00

                    Entrée

                    • Flash Fried Szechwan CalamariA$21.00

                      cabbage & sesame slaw, soy-miso aioli, fresh lemon

                      • Gin & Beetroot Cured Hiramasa KingfishA$24.00

                        celeriac remoulade, pink grapefruit, dill, avruga caviar

                        • Roasted King PrawnsA$28.00

                          nam jim dressing, coconut, chili, fine herb salad

                          • Seafood ChowderA$24.00

                            mussel, squid, prawn, fish, bacon, chives

                            • Master Stock Braised Pork BellyA$24.00

                              pickled carrot, pumpkin puree, apple-chili chutney

                              • Mushroom TortelliniA$23.00

                                confit mushrooms, asparagus, pangritata

                                Mains

                                All mains include your choice of one side and sauce. Add King prawns to any main dish $12. Add Sicilian white anchovies any dish $4.50

                                • Atlantic Salmon – Hideaway Bay (TAS)A$40.00

                                  pan fried

                                  • Coral Coast Barramundi – Bowen (QLD)A$40.00

                                    pan fried or steamed

                                    • Dusky Flathead – Wallis Lake (NSW)A$40.00

                                      crumbed or beer battered

                                      • Market Fish – (Local)

                                        see wait staff

                                        • MP

                                      • 300g Premium Riverine Scotch Fillet (NSW)A$52.00

                                        char grilled

                                        • 250g Lamb Rump – Cowra (NSW)A$48.00

                                          pan roasted

                                          Sauces

                                          • Garlic Aioli

                                            • Yoghurt Tartare

                                              • Roasted Garlic Butter

                                                • Smoked Chili Yoghurt

                                                  • Sesame & Miso Aioli

                                                    • Lemon Beurre Blanc

                                                      • Soy Sesame Glaze

                                                        • Thyme & Pinot Noir Jus

                                                          Sides

                                                          • Chat Potato & Fennel SaladA$16.00

                                                            tarragon & sour cream dressing, green shallots

                                                            • Roasted Carrot & Vadouvan CurryA$16.00

                                                              yoghurt, pickled onion, salted cashews

                                                              • Beer Battered ChipsA$10.00

                                                                garlic & smoked paprika salt

                                                                • Fried Brussels Sprouts & BaconA$16.00

                                                                  spiced honey & mustard vinaigrette, peanut crumb

                                                                  • Roasted PumpkinA$16.00

                                                                    pumpkin sour cream & sweet lemon dressing

                                                                    • Grilled BroccoliA$16.00

                                                                      rocket & pistachio pesto, confit garlic aioli

                                                                      • Mixed Leaf SaladA$16.00

                                                                        ricotta, pickled mustard, toasted seeds & blood orange

                                                                        "Fruits de Mer" for Two

                                                                        Accompanied with house condiments. (subject to availability/no changes)

                                                                        • "Fruits de Mer" for TwoA$185.00

                                                                          Selection of seafood from the Whalebone menu, including: Rock oysters, cured salmon, crumbed sardines, mussels, ceviche, prawns, grilled fish, calamari, scallops

                                                                          Live From the Tank

                                                                          • Eastern Rock Lobster – Port Macquarie (NSW)

                                                                            natural w sauce of your choice & lemon; mornay, chives, lemon vinaigrette; roasted garlic butter & lemon

                                                                            • MP

                                                                          Kids

                                                                          $18.50. Includes ice cream & activity pack

                                                                          • Chicken

                                                                            • Fish

                                                                              • Calamari with Chips

                                                                                Last updated: July 27, 2022

                                                                                What 3,152 people are saying

                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                4.6
                                                                                4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                • 4.6Food
                                                                                • 4.7Service
                                                                                • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                • 4.3Value

                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                Loved For

                                                                                • New South Wales

                                                                                  Best Ambience

                                                                                • New South Wales

                                                                                  Great for fine wines

                                                                                • New South Wales

                                                                                  Romantic

                                                                                • New South Wales

                                                                                  Great for scenic views

                                                                                • New South Wales

                                                                                  Good for special occasions

                                                                                • New South Wales

                                                                                  Most Booked

                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                Whalebone Wharf offers a stunning riverside dining experience with "fantastic food" and "great service." Guests rave about the "beautiful location" and "exceptional seafood." While some found the portions small, the overall ambiance and attentive staff make it a "highly recommended" spot for special occasions. Enjoy "amazing flavors" and a memorable atmosphere.

                                                                                3,152 Reviews

                                                                                1. Nicole

                                                                                  New South Wales

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined today

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Lovely food, great cocktails and friendly wait staff. Angus in particular was very happy and helpful.

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                                                                                2. John

                                                                                  New South Wales

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Excellent service and the food was sensational. There was a problem with one serving (barramundi undercooked) which when brought to their attention resulted in a complete replacement of the meal and sides and a complimentary dessert! That's the way to handle problems. It is a little on the pricy side but that's to be expected.

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                                                                                3. Lance

                                                                                  New South Wales

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Overall the experience was excellent and the outlook on the river is quite relaxing. Our mains, sides and dessert were all excellent. However our entree of scallops was a little underwhelming. Compared to other restaurants in the two preceding days the scallops were about half the size and not as fresh. The wine menu is quite reasonable but could do with a few more wines by the glass. No Champagne by the glass unfortunately.

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                                                                                4. Christine

                                                                                  New South Wales

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on December 13, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  The mains were outstanding, the service was excellent as always and the ambiance perfect. Loved the summer cocktail. Only downside were the desserts which were underwhelming, sadly not to the standard of all the other menu items. Even so we will be back- great venue for a lovely evening out.

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                                                                                5. Jenny

                                                                                  New South Wales

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on December 13, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Fabulous food, the swordfish was the best we have ever had. Outstanding service. Beautiful location on the river. Wonderful restaurant.

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                                                                                6. TonyG

                                                                                  New South Wales

                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on December 13, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                  Ordered the scallops twice the size of a pea and totally over charged.. Service was excellent food a dissapointment

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                                                                                7. Daniel

                                                                                  New South Wales

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on December 11, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Love dining at the Whale Bone PMQ, one of my favorite places to dine with guests, the service and food is always 5 star!

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                                                                                8. Jo

                                                                                  New South Wales

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Another wonderful meal at whalebone. Everything was amazing.

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                                                                                9. Ken

                                                                                  New South Wales

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on December 6, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  We had not been back to the Whalebone for some time. We had a lovely lunch to celebrate our 49th wedding anniversary. Food was perfect , wine selection large, the Australian Chardonnay perfect with the freshest beautiful seafood we enjoyed. Staff attentive, friendly without familiarity. We will be back soon.

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                                                                                10. David

                                                                                  New South Wales

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on December 4, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Location excellent. Cost was a little over the top and menu very plain with few choices as were the alcohol drinks. Check out was not very professional and un personal. We were not asked if we enjoyed our lunch with expectations of a return.

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                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                Whalebone Wharf is rated 4.6 stars by 3152 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                                2 people
                                                                                11:00 p.m.
                                                                                Booked 15 times today
                                                                                Google Map for Whalebone Wharf

                                                                                269 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie, AU-NSW 2444

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Neighbourhood
                                                                                  Port Macquarie
                                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                                  Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:15 pm–8:00 pm
                                                                                • Price
                                                                                  $A41 to $A100
                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                  Seafood, Australian, Modern Australian
                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                  Casual Dining
                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                  Smart Casual
                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                  Street Parking
                                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                                  AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                • Executive Chef
                                                                                  Peter Ridland
                                                                                • Additional
                                                                                  Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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