The TOP 10 BEST Wedding Reception Venues in Shoal Bay NSW

Come down to the Bluewater Grill within the Nelson Bay Golf Club for a relaxing meal and fantastic views. We are child-friendly, so bring the kids along and experience our modern Australian cuisine - we offer restaurant-quality dishes at bistro prices. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner, our fully licensed cafe is one of the best places to eat, relax and unwind. Enjoy a light meal, a delicious coffee or let the kids choose from a selection of children's menus. We cater for everyone, providing gluten-free and vegetarian options. Have dinner on the alfresco deck and soak in the magnificent views of the golf course, Mount Yakaba and Mount Tomaree. Come for the food, stay for the great live entertainment! Our Nelson Bay venue is also available for weddings, functions and other special occasions.

When you want a family-friendly dining experience or you want to catch the game while enjoying the best beer on the peninsula, come down to the Tilligerry RSL Sports Club in Lemon Tree Passage. We have everything you need for a social night, with mega meat raffles, a kids playground and recreation room, trivia night, and a courtesy bus�we have your entertainment in Tanilba Bay sorted. If lady luck is your mistress, we have Keno, TAB, bingo, raffles, NPL poker and even Joker Poker available. Of if you just want to wet your whistle and watch the game, the RSL happy hour is 5-7pm Monday to Friday and we have Foxsports running throughout the week. Golf on the mind? Take advantage of our golf club memberships and access to Tanilba Bay Golf Club. Tilligerry RSL Sports Club is open to members and the general public, so bring your family and friends or book a function room for that special occasion today. With delicious food and live entertainment, you won't want to go anywhere else in Tanilba Bay!

Whether you're a first timer, or you're serious about the game, Tanilba Bay Golf Club provides the green you've been looking for. Set among Port Stephens' picturesque Tanilba Bay, our 18-hole course offers a great escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With a whole range of membership options available for every type of golfer, you'll be spoilt for choice! Our payment plans make it super easy to stay on track with your membership as well. If you've worked up an appetite after a round of golf, head to the White Wattle bistro. Serving up lunch Tuesday to Sunday and dinner on Saturday and Sunday, you can delight your taste buds with something from our versatile bistro menu. At Tanilba Bay Golf Club, our pro shop has everything you need to keep your golf game optimal. Come in to pick up some supplies and head out to perfect your swing! Drop in to Tanilba Bay Golf Club today.

Experience the natural wonders of Port Stephens in luxury and style with Moonshadow-TQC Cruises. Our luxurious charter cruise vessels, the largest in Port Stephens, have brought amazement and delight to visitors from all over the world. We offer breathtaking whale and dolphin watching cruises, first-class twilight dining and unforgettable wedding celebration services. Moonshadow-TQC Cruises are also proud to offer private charter cruise packages. Let our multi-award winning team make that next corporate function or birthday party a truly magical experience. All our private charters can be tailored specifically to your requirements and our rates are determined on an individual basis. The onboard chefs on our standard commercial galleys can even tailor make a menu to best suit your appetite. Our whale watching cruises, operating from May to November, are both dazzling and informative. Enjoy morning and afternoon tea as you take in the sight of these majestic creatures. The Hinchinbrook Explorer catamaran is fully air conditioned, and visitors can whale watch with ease from the explorer's full walk around decks. Why not experience the best of Port Stephens land and sea with Moonshadow-TQC Cruises combined sandboarding adventure with a choice of 2 great companies. Thrill seekers can sandboard down the dunes of the Stockton Bight then join aboard a Dolphin or Whale Watching Cruise. To experience the very best that Australia's sparkling waters have to offer, contact Moonshadow-TQC Cruises today.

Sienna's is a restaurant offering the finest Italian cuisine in Port Stephens. Our affordable mouth-watering dishes will surely satisfy your taste buds. From á la carte dining to takeaway, you can enjoy our food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enjoy our great selection of beverages, or bring your own wine! We offer BYO services so our guests can enjoy their favourite wines paired with our delicious dishes. Conferences, birthday parties, wedding receptions and other special occasions are made even more special with our unsurpassed Mediterranean cuisine. Our conference and wedding venues in Port Stephens, can accommodate approximately 60 to 110 people and we guarantee the warmest and friendliest service, just like a real Italian family! Enjoy the freshest seafood direct from the trawlers, our gourmet pizzas or our authentic Italian delicacies. Experience true Italian fine dining for yourself at Sienna's Pizzeria + Bar & Restaurant. Let Sienna's Pizzeria + Bar & Restaurant be your local Italian restaurant in Port Stephens. Call us to arrange a table for you today.

For high-quality food that fits your catering budget, Amanda Douglas Catering is the answer. As a professional catering service in Port Stephens, we offer our catering services at any venue of your choice. We specialise in private events, corporate catering, cruises and weddings. At Amanda Douglass Catering Service, we offer menus cooked and designed for you to serve to your guests and host your function at your leisure. Our mission is to deliver delicious food for cruises and weddings based on your budget and preferences. Our caterers can create mouth-watering dishes from our wide selection of menu options. We cater to our clients' dietary needs as well. With more than 25 years of experience in the catering industry, our caterers are sure to provide excellent dishes using fresh local produce for cruises and weddings. We have a fully qualified chef with experience working in five-star establishments such as the Ramada Renaissance, The Anchorage and The Park Hyatt. This is why we have high standards when it comes to food. Amanda Douglas Catering will work with you to come up with a menu according to your event. If you need our caterers for cruises and weddings, contact us and allow us to serve you scrumptious meals to satisfy your taste buds. For catering services at any venue of your choice in Port Stephens, call Amanda Douglas Catering.

Soldiers Point Bowling Club is Proud to be the centre of Entertainment, Dinning, Business & Fun in Port Stephens.

Restaurant on the water. Licensed/BYO

The Retreat is a holiday park which is set on 4 acres and offers self-contained accommodation to families and groups.

Murray's Brewery and Port Stephens Winery is open 7 days from 10am to 6pm. Restaurant open 7 days for lunch (bookings essential). Brewery Tours daily at 2.15pm; beer and wine tasting daily. Murray's Brewery & Port Stephens Winery is a terrific family-friendly place to relax, experience great craft beer and sample a large range of local and regional wines. Play a game of bocce on our beautiful outdoor court. Plenty of space for the kids to run around - plus a toy box, chickens and bird cage for kids to enjoy. We also host weddings, parties and corporate events. Murray's Brewery shares our home with Port Stephens Winery - the peninsula's oldest and most successful vineyard. Around 20 acres of our 35 acre property is under vines. We grow 7 different grape varieties, which are harvested each year and crafted into our range of Port Stephens Wines. Visitors can dine at our Brewery Restaurant with views across our vines. And you can walk amongst the vines on our picturesque property. At our Cellar Door you can taste our estate wines, (approx 20 different wines) and taste our own Craft Beer made in our brewery on site - we have around 10 different beers on tap. You can also snap up some great gourmet produce and unique gifts from our gift shop. Enjoy entertainment on weekends. And experience our many special events throughout the year such as our Blues & Brews festivals, Dark Beer Winter Festival, Hoptoberfest, Halloween with our famous Pumpkin Ale - and more. Great meals, great location, great times. And why not leave the car at home and catch our Brewery Bus in from Nelson Bay? Available weekends Ph 49826411 (bookings essential)

Cookabarra Restaurant and Function centre is part of the widely acclaimed Tailor Made Fish Farms Aquaponics facility, located at Bobs Farm NSW Australia. The farm has been sustainably producing Barramundi and Leafy Vegetables from the fish farming nutrients for 13 years. The company has consulted on, and built farms internationally, as well as developing systems for Australia's University Aquaculture Research facilities. To date, all of our Barramundi has been grown for the Sydney live fish trade. We now are ready to showcase our product locally.

Hiring - join The Greenhouse crew! Interested in joining a team of hard working individuals, passionate about our industry, keen to build this outstanding brand? - Send your details through the contact us page or email dine@thegreenhouseeatery.com.au to introduce yourself. What makes us tick? Our core values! FRESH – This is our ultimate goal. Be it picked from our kitchen garden, or delivered from a local company that day, serving fresh produce is our favourite thing to do! SEASONAL – We are constantly updating our offering to best suit what is available at that time. From our menus, wine list & local beer tap, to the environment in which you enjoy your meal – on the Terrace basking in the sun, or in the Eatery snuggled up beside the huge sandstone fire place – seasonal is a part of what we do. ELEGANT – We have a classic yet modern building, with amazing views, offering a great backdrop to anything from your casual meal out to your formal event. Elegance to us does not mean opulence or grandeur or superiority, it means that there will always be style in what we do, that we will always remain modern and professional, and that we are proud of the beautiful setting, service & food that we provide to you. YOURS – This one is simple - the focus is always on you. Our customers experience is our top priority. Our focus on professional and flexible facilities and service mean that any event you hold with us is made to be what you want. Your experience. Your local. Yours.