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Isobar

honeysuckle drive, Newcastle, New South Wales 2290, Australia
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Ranked #87 of 121 restaurants in Newcastle
3.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
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Lake Macquarie, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Great food, service, location and atmosphere! It was a busy Saturday night, but our meals all arrived quickly, together and hot! Great prices for the size and quality of the meals. Great selection and variety. Fresh and yummy. Will go again! More

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Richmond NSW Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

My husband & I really enjoyed out meal. I had the roasted pumpkin ravioli, yum, fresh and very tasty, I left the plate clean. My husband had the ham & pineapple pizza, he is a pizza fanatic and said this was one of the best he has had.Service was very good, staff were friendly and i partically liked watching the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Went for lunch and weather, atmosphere and food was perfect. Couldn't ask for anything better. It's a shame the guy behind the bar had absolutely no manners, was rude, ignorant and actually brushed me off with a whatever when enquiring where my drink I had ordered over 15 minutes ago was. He's response was he had other people to service... More

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Newcastle NSW
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

My daughter's 18th Birthday at Icobar Newcastle, celebrated with family and friends. Great food and atmosphere, very obliging friendly staff who couldnt do enough for you. Would recommend highly More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
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I usually visit Isobar for a few drinks and with the harbourview, it is a great spot! The restaurant however is well below average and to be honest I am not sure how it survives. I have given it two chances and each time, the food was horrible. The first time I ordered sticky pork belly and it was not... More

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Newcastle, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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Great spot on the water, seriously let down by very average food. Came in for dinner on a reasonably busy Saturday night. Kids meals were lovely, however arrived 45 minutes before mains. When the adults' meals finally arrived after approximately 90 minutes the food left a lot to be desired. The Beef Saltimbocca? was tough and drowned in an oily... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
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The swordfish of the special I had when I visited was of excellent quality. Staff courteous and prompt More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

food are not bad, small tables are all reserved, but enough big high tables outside, price is as expensive as those in sydney, no cheaper More

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Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Price-er than your usual 'pub' food but not of much better quality. Nice atmosphere, but is trying to be a combination of restaurant, cocktail bar, pub and function centre which doesn't always work. More

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Newcastle, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Food was delicious, priced so well, staff was very helpful as we have a son who is allergic to many things. Great location, we will be back.. Definitely recommend ++++++ More

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