Looks like something didn't work quite right. Please reload this page.
Search
  • Near me
  • Restaurants
    Port Stephens
    Nelson Bay
    Sandpipers Restaurant
    Sandpipers Restaurant Reviews
    Important Update:

    Quandoo is closing down. This is a planned, phased process and our platform remains available until 30 September 2026.

    More details

    Sandpipers Restaurant

    Reviews of Sandpipers Restaurant (304)

    Read what people think about Sandpipers Restaurant! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

    5.2/6

    304 reviews

    5.2/6

    304 reviews

    Food:Outstanding
    Atmosphere:Excellent
    Service:Excellent
    Value for money:Great value
    Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
    Noise levels:Very pleasant
    6133
    5121
    423
    320
    23
    14
    Most recent
    • Most recent
    • Highest rated
    • Lowest rated
    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Amy P.6 years ago · 1 review

    A great night & great service. Food was fantastic as usual

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Hannah A.6 years ago · 1 review

    Delicious fresh seafood, friendly service, relaxed and comfortable atmosphere....recommend it.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Shelley D.6 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely staff and delicious food in a nice setting near the marina.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Brian W.6 years ago · 1 review

    Very pleasant service by the 2 young ladies who bought us great duck spring rolls and crab arancini balls , the best seafood chowder with cheese bread and magnificent white chocolate spring rolls with raspberry coulis and ice cream . Was a sensational meal , we will definitely return whenever we’re in town

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Cherie D.6 years ago · 1 review

    We come to this restaurant annually when we holiday in the area. Always have the best experience, the service is outstanding and the food is always excellent. Highly recommend!!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Lucie C.6 years ago · 1 review

    Excellent food and excellent service with a smile extremely enjoyable .

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Susan W.7 years ago · 1 review

    Entree’s did not met expectations, but really enjoyed the mains we had the pork belly and lamb.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Vanessa G.7 years ago · 1 review

    The food and ambience is average. The staff are accommodating.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Jennifer v.7 years ago · 1 review

    Great place to eat, generous servings, friendly staff, will definitely visit again

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Colin W.7 years ago · 12 reviews

    Food was excellent quality and good value. Service also of high standard

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Rhia C.7 years ago · 1 review

    Delicious food, fresh seafood, friendly and warm service. Definitely will come back.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Donna H.7 years ago · 3 reviews

    Great restaurant never fails...excellent presentation of quality food. Also licensed and byo wine.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Waz E.7 years ago · 1 review

    Great food local cuisine always consistent prawn hot pot my favourite

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Mario F.7 years ago · 1 review

    Excellent food and service. Just mind the step on the way out.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Kelly R.7 years ago · 1 review

    Beautiful food and awesome service - thank you! Would recommend to anyone.

    "Average"
    3/6
    Sally W.7 years ago · 1 review

    My steak was inedible. The service was great though. Great location

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Lisa B.7 years ago · 1 review

    Delicious meal and great service, I highly recommend this restaurant!

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Geoff S.7 years ago · 1 review

    Great staff, meals were good but probably a bit overpriced.

    "Awful"
    1/6
    Liz K.7 years ago · 1 review

    Food was very overpriced you’d expect a fine dining experience however it was well below average and food was the worst iv ate.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Carol G.7 years ago · 1 review

    Attentive staff, good food. Courses not rushed an enjoyable experience.

    "Not good "
    2/6
    carol I.7 years ago · 1 review

    Food and service very ordinary. They put us right up the back and it was like a sauna,when lots of tables were free under the fan or near the door.we had to ask to be moved.no more guests arrived after we did

    "Average"
    3/6
    David B.7 years ago · 1 review

    Food was nice, $50 seafood taste plate very sparse - not worth the $, lacks atmosphere. I don’t recommend.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Rosemary N.7 years ago · 1 review

    It was recommended and we loved it - we will be back

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Sue G.7 years ago · 1 review

    Delish food thankyou pork belly and scallops devine more crackling would have been even better😁

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Jo G.7 years ago · 1 review

    The staff were super friendly, the service was fantastic and the meals were the best I've had in some time .

    "Good"
    4/6
    Jan D.7 years ago · 1 review

    Food great. Special of pasta with marron and prawns was delicious. Salt and pepper squid also good. Pork belly tasty but a little dry. We arrived at 6.30 and food order taken reasonably promptly and entrees and mains came out in a timely fashion. Then we waited..... and waited.......... took ages to clear plates. Would have ordered desserts but really just took too long. Shame. Food we ate was good just not enough staff to cope with tables.

    "Good"
    4/6
    Julie S.7 years ago · 1 review

    Everything was great only complaint was after entrees we felt neglected, plates still there when mains came out and hard to get a drink otherwise great food.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    scott b.7 years ago · 1 review

    Except for the toilets being through the kitchen and up two flights of stairs, a lovely dinning experience

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Virginia K.7 years ago · 1 review

    Crab arancini entree delicious. Fish of the day, silver dory and chicken roulade very good. Shared white chocolate spring rolls nice. Lovely staff. Great night.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Julie W.7 years ago · 1 review

    Great meal that far exceeded expectations. Only complaint is that chairs are not comfortable

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Amanda M.7 years ago · 1 review

    The linguine was superb and the scampi delicious. The restaurant was intimate and quiet. A lovely end to an enjoyable day in beautiful Nelson Bay. Thankyou 😊

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Daniela A.7 years ago · 3 reviews

    Food was amazing! Reasonably priced and nice atmosphere, would recommend

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Shannon S.7 years ago · 1 review

    We love this restaurant! The food is amazing and the staff are so friendly and professional. We come here every time we visit the Bay and are never disappointed.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Vivienne H.7 years ago · 2 reviews

    The lobster on prawn linguine was a special and we forgot to ask how much it was, as lobster can be expensive, however, we were totally blown away with not only the taste and presentation, but the value was incredible.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Shauna S.7 years ago · 1 review

    We had a beautiful meal at Sandpipers Restaurant for my partners birthday. The staff were great, the food was fantastic, there was a bit of a wait but it was understandable as the restaurant was completely full - we were lucky to get a table last minute.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Cindy F.7 years ago · 1 review

    Amazing perfectly seriously delicious food and great service , will return 😀

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Donna M.7 years ago · 1 review

    Great service, amazing menu, fantastic food definitely great value. We will be back again absolutely loved this restaurant.

    "Average"
    3/6
    Kerry C.7 years ago · 1 review

    Steak seemed like it was frozen and cooked, extremely tough. We told them, they apologised and offer to cook us another one. We declined. No discount off the bill.

    "Average"
    3/6
    Brendon S.7 years ago · 1 review

    Food was good. Service was terrible, no offer to refresh drinks in our 2&1/2 hour visit. Ordered coffee and desert .coffee came pretty quickly after it was ordered and still waiting on desert 20 mins after the coffee was finished. When I said to cancel desert they disappeared and the desert arrived in about 1 minute I repeated that I had waited too long and didn’t want it. They gave us the desert free of charge but the damage had been done . The waitress got hostile when I repeated that that I didn’t want the desert and said it’s here and we have been smashed

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Jennifer T.7 years ago · 1 review

    Great customer service and the food was delicious. We walked away looking forward to going back there for dinner next time we are at the bay.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Michael M.7 years ago · 1 review

    Great, thanks. Food and staff were great. Atmosphere was good too

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Ian D.7 years ago · 1 review

    We love Sandpipers. Best restaurant in Nelson Bay. The food is delicious, cooked perfectly. Always a great atmosphere and great staff.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Peter P.7 years ago · 1 review

    Beautiful food promptly served. Would visit again and recommend the restaurant.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Julia G.7 years ago · 1 review

    A fantastic experience... beautiful food and excellent service! Thoroughly recommend this restaurant!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Mariana L.7 years ago · 1 review

    Food, staff and atmosphere was outstanding, not a dish that I could fault. Staff were friendly and attentive. Highly recommend

    "Very good"
    5/6
    SARAH B.7 years ago · 1 review

    Friendly staff, yummy food and good sized servings. My daughter loved the kids calamari.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Jeff M.7 years ago · 1 review

    Staff were great. Good selection of meals. Service was good

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Tanya H.7 years ago · 2 reviews

    We had a delicious meal. The wait staff were friendly and helpful. I thought the prices were reasonable. We will be going back next week.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Meryl M.7 years ago · 1 review

    Wonderful atmosphere, great food and lovely service. I recommend having a meal at Sandpipers Restaurant, you will enjoy it.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    G Z.7 years ago · 1 review

    Great place, cannot fault the staff and chef. Definitely go back.

    ...