Whalebone Wharf

4.6

3221 Reviews

$41 to $100

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
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

Location
269 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie, AU-NSW 2444
Neighborhood
Port Macquarie
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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

What 3,221 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
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

New South Wales
Romantic
New South Wales
Great for scenic views
New South Wales
Good for special occasions
New South Wales
Most Booked
Mid North Coast
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Whalebone Wharf offers a memorable dining experience with "excellent food, fantastic location" on the river. Guests rave about the "amazing seafood platters," "outstanding service," and "beautiful views." The atmosphere is "relaxed and stylish," and the staff are "friendly and attentive." A perfect spot for any special occasion or leisurely meal.

3,221 Reviews

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Sarah
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful venue, friendly staff and delicious food !
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Don
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food good service lovely place to eat. Great dining experience
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OpenTable Diner
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place and views , food was delicious . Most definitely will be back
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AnneG
Sydney2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely beautiful! Everything including the staff !
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Meagan
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous atmosphere, absolutely delightful food, so many flavours that explode in your mouth with every bite (and I'm not a huge seafood person) lovely staff who catered to all our needs in a very timely manner! Windows seats provided upon request. Could not fault our experience at all! 10/10 recommend! On the pricey side, but isn't everything expensive these days! Will definitely be back 😀
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Jeff
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely loved our dining experience at Whalebone it was even more then what we expected.
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Ross
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely worth the price of admission. Every member of the staff we interacted with was present, friendly and professional. The variety of colours, flavours and textures definitely made it worth coming and experiencing the full gambit from starters to dessert. Will most certainly be recommending to others that visit Port Macquarie and will definitely be coming back again!
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Anthony
Sydney1 review
4.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Very nice restaurant, I had foreign guest who were enthusiastic about it. One negative, there was a large party and they were extremely noisy. We could hard have a conversation
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Owen
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice view Food was excellent and great advice given by waiter. Had barramundi which was very tasty
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Debbie
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal and service was exemplary. Great value for money
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FAQs

Whalebone Wharf is rated 4.6 stars by 3221 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
$41 to $100
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

Website
http://www.whalebonewharf.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 6583 2334

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Whalebone Wharf

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Private dining

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Seafood Charcuterie

Seafood Charcuterie

Starters

Marinated Alto OlivesA$11.00

Mussel EscabecheA$14.00

UGB SourdoughA$3.80

House DipsA$22.00

Seasonal Cheese Board

Oysters

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

Gin & Beetroot Cured Hiramasa KingfishA$24.00

Roasted King PrawnsA$28.00

Seafood ChowderA$24.00

Master Stock Braised Pork BellyA$24.00

Mushroom TortelliniA$23.00

Mains

Atlantic Salmon – Hideaway Bay (TAS)A$40.00

Coral Coast Barramundi – Bowen (QLD)A$40.00

Dusky Flathead – Wallis Lake (NSW)A$40.00

Market Fish – (Local)

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

250g Lamb Rump – Cowra (NSW)A$48.00

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

Roasted Carrot & Vadouvan CurryA$16.00

Beer Battered ChipsA$10.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts & BaconA$16.00

Roasted PumpkinA$16.00

Grilled BroccoliA$16.00

Mixed Leaf SaladA$16.00

"Fruits de Mer" for Two

"Fruits de Mer" for TwoA$185.00

Live From the Tank

Eastern Rock Lobster – Port Macquarie (NSW)

Kids

Chicken

Fish

Calamari with Chips

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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