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Hours
Tue
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wed
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thu
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Fri
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sat
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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CUISINES
Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner
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Does this restaurant offer table service?
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Inspired Local Cuisine with a European slant, Maverick Bistro is located in a venue with a great feel and plenty of character. The Mav is an intimate restaurant perfect for couples and small bookings. We also have room for those looking to book their next birthday, work party or event with us.
CUISINES
Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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5.0
102 reviews
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Very good
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Average
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John P
2 contributions
Nov 2024 • family
We had a wonderful evening at Maverick Bistro that made our drive from Tamworth well worth it. The welcoming and relaxed rural setting immediately put us at ease, and the atmosphere had just the right blend of warmth and charm.
Chef Tanya’s dishes were delicious and thoughtfully prepared, showcasing fresh, local ingredients with a creative touch. We enjoyed every bite, appreciating the balance of flavors and the straightforward yet elevated approach to the bistro menu.
Jodi, the manager, and the entire team provided excellent service—friendly and attentive without being over the top. It was clear that they genuinely cared about making our experience enjoyable.
Overall, Maverick Bistro offers great food, warm service, and a lovely ambiance that make it a fantastic spot for a special meal. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!
Written 16 November 2024
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Melanie H
1 contribution
June 2023 • couples
Absolutely divine! The food was incredible with the most delicious duck I have ever tasted. Perfect portions and the service was fantastic. As regular patrons of this restaurant we are never disappointed between the welcoming by Jodi and the incredible talents of the chef we could not recommend higher!
Written 1 June 2023
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Miss Peggy
4 contributions
May 2023 • friends
This restaurant has a great selection of food. We started with a delicious french bread roll made by the chef that day. The steak was cooked to our liking and the barramundi was delicious. Vegetables and chips on the side were great. Highly recommend it.
Written 9 May 2023
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Steven C
1 contribution
June 2022 • business
I can count my reviews on one hand but sometimes you just have to pay respects.
When you go to a restaurant rated as “the best in Gunnedah” there’s still a frisson of apprehension.
In this case everything about the experience lived up to “the best restaurant in country NSW”
From the friendly booking and service experience the chef cooked warm roll (mmm) very good wine selection, short but delicious menu (always a good sign I think - do a select number of items perfectly)
Onion tart was jammy and sweet with melt in the mouth shortcrust
Twice cooked duck perfectly rendered with some of the best cooked beans and snow peas I’ve had anywhere.
This will be my go-to Gunnedah Resturant. Worth a trip out from Tamworth.
Btw it’s all pocketed in a well renovated cottage, hand hewn beams and subtle colouring.
Summer dining under vine covered arbour.
Add a fireplace inside for winter and it would be perfect.
Unpretentious. Friendly. Professional. Yummy.
Written 1 June 2022
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Litegreeneyes
Gunnedah5 contributions
Sept 2022 • none
You won't be disappointed!! Absolutely delightful, fabulous service, divine fine dining. From the Asian braised duck to Passionfruit creme caramel. The service is top notch going out of their way to make your night special, catering to all food needs. Exceptional wine and drink choices, all at very reasonable prices. Excellent value and a fabulous dining experience.
Written 28 September 2022
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sheusz
Newcastle154 contributions
May 2022 • solo
A classy restaurant with a great menu. Bistro does not do this establishment justice as the quality of the food and service is far beyond your regular bistro experience. Check out the daily specials for something different.
Written 22 May 2022
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Cliffy0105
27 contributions
June 2021 • none
Chef Ramsay recommends that you choose a smaller menu and do it well, in this case I believe they have done that. Please note, this place is pricey, but its not a local pub feed or a take away restaurant, but you get what you pay for like all things in life. Its the place you go to when you are over pubs and clubs, or having a special occasion or if you want somewhere quiet and rural upper class. The service was really good, complimentary bread on arrival and a very attentive waitress. Our entrées and mains were presented well and everyone enjoyed their meals. We had the duck, steak and pasta dishes, and ordered from the kids menu which includes a drink and ice-cream. Maybe the $9 greens side could have been bigger. Dessert was also to a very high quality, well done we will be back - i expect no note taking when ordering though next time....lol
Written 3 July 2021
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Janice L
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • couples
From the moment we walked in the door it was fabulous. The service was awesome, the atmosphere was beautiful, the free homemade bread roll to start - OMG delicious 🤤 and the food only got better. Absolutely 100% worth visiting this restaurant - 10 out of 10 for everything
Written 21 April 2022
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Cass H
4 contributions
Aug 2021 • couples
We enjoyed a top quality three course meal in a gorgeous location. Starting with a local wine under the twinkling, vine-covered pergola, we moved inside to the private, pared back restaurant for a delicious lamb shank ragout and scotch fillet. Their menu changes seasonally and their bread is made in house - what more could you want…?
Written 6 August 2021
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Narelle B
Katoomba903 contributions
July 2023 • couples
A small menu but a good variety to suit any taste. Also a weekly special to chose from. Loved everything we chose- chicken liver pâté, twice cooked duck with spatzle, fillet struck with cafe du Paris butter- all delicious. Even found space for the twice cooked chocolate soufflé. Will return.
Written 8 July 2023
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Darren O
Gunnedah42 contributions
Sept 2021 • couples
Yet again superb. After our recent lockdown it was great to be able to have an evening with amazing service and food to die for at this beautiful restaurant. Please take the time to stop in when you are in Gunnedah. The food and service is far beyond the standards set in many restaurants I have been in.
Written 11 September 2021
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pebarnard
Gunnedah208 contributions
Oct 2020 • friends
We enjoyed our visit to Mavericks Bistro!
Due to Covid restrictions our table of four were placed in a private room but the service and the quality of the food was not compromised in anyway.
Every dish was really top class and the service was friendly and warm.
We had barramundi, the most amazing lamb kofta and cannelloni. All happy.
The chocolate mousse cake and pavlova were well received by all.
Understand totally why the reviews are so good. Glad we chose to eat at Mavericks.
Written 20 October 2020
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Danny D
1 contribution
Apr 2021 • none
We returned home to Gunnedah to remember family long passed. As it was our Wedding Anniversary, we stumbled on to the Maverick Bistro. The greeting upon arrival was very warm and very friendly.
The meal that my wife and I ordered (entree, Main and Dessert) was of a 5 star rating. Coming from Sydney and eating at a number of 5 star Dinning's, this would go down in the top 3 restaurants I have ever eaten at. Thank you for a fantastic night.
Written 12 April 2021
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barrierogers53
Sydney15 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Travelled from Sydney to Gunnedah today. This restaurant is attached to the MacKellar Motel. It was raining, (which was a real surprise in itself), & decided to eat in because of the weather. We were tired & hungry & weren't expecting a great deal. Boy were we wrong. The service was great, & although the menu was limited, everything we ordered was excellent. The entrees had an Asian theme & we can thoroughly recommend the Duck Spring Rolls & Chicken & Basil Pot Sticker Dumplings which were absolutely delicious. My main meal was an Angus Scotch Fillet steak which was to die for. Tender, juicy, generous size & perfectly cooked to order. Steaks don't get any better than this. To finish off I had a dessert, (which I don't usually have), because I was on such a roll with the rest of the meal. I ordered the Chocolate & Dulce de Leche Ice Cream. OMG....how good was that ? A perfect finish to a perfect meal ! The restaurant is licensed & they have a good selection of wines at reasonable prices. Well worth seeking out. Probably best to book as the restaurant was full when we left. Thank you Maverick Bistro for a very good dining experience.
Written 12 February 2020
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John W
Sydney144 contributions
July 2022 • couples
We had dinner for two and very much enjoyed it. The Barramundi was delicious and well complemented by a glass of rosè . The Chicken Breast was also delicious and as with the Barramundi came with vegetables. The wine list had a good selection of wines to complement the selections on the menu. The service was first class. It was also noted that many locals were amongst the clients, which we think is a good sign for a good restaurant.
Written 8 July 2022
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