Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Newcastle

It was very nice tea time there ! We had a great time! Only one thing I was disappointed that we didn’t get tea as gift take it home…

The food was exceptional. So many great menu options it was tough to decide. We had a party of 6 and each ordered a different entree -- trout, banh mi, french dip, ahi salad, burger, and the prawn scampi. All noted as delicious and satisfying --fairly large portions. I ordered the sticky rice thinking it would just be two small ones, as it is most other places I have ordered from, but it was actually 5 on a plate and about 2-3 bites worth each one. We cut them in half and shared. It is very dark inside in certain sections, especially contrasted to the bright outside if you have a table by the door like we did. The service was pretty average. We saw our server three times, once to bring water and immediately take our order (didn't have a lot of time to think it over, though we could've asked, but felt a little rushed), then he brought us drinks, then at the end for the bill and cleaning up dishes, but nothing in between to check on us. Music is too low to hear but there's a lot of conversation happening in a small space so the music serves as somewhat of a white noise. I would definitely go back, I want to eventually try everything on the menu!

I think this place is a hidden gem. Always a pleasurable experience. Attentive and courteous staff. Excellent menu and bar.

I was pleased with my soup/sandwich/salad lunch today. All three were delicious. I am still trying to adjust to restaurant prices post covid and post inflation. In the context of these changes, the price seemed reasonable. Service was GREAT. I LOVE that they offer seltzer water as an option to still water. I confess that I cannot hear well any restaurant, so I struggled to hear there as well. I would love to find a restaurant that understood the pleasure of quiet dining and would install fabric baffles from the ceiling or carpet to mitigate all the deafening impact of hard surfaces. If I do go out again though, I would consider coming back here.

Another great meal in a beautiful setting!! Service was fantastic. Food is excellent and doesn’t cost a fortune!!