Located in Pokolbin, on McDonalds Road, we're right in the heart of the Hunter region. Just a 2 hour drive from Sydney, and less than an hour from Newcastle, Amanda's is the perfect place to settle in for a long lunch, to celebrate a special occasion or to get together with a big group. Dine alfresco in the warmer months where you can enjoy the gardens or relax by sunset on the verandah, or get cosy by the fire in winter.
With a perfect balance of seasonal, quality local ingredients, each dish on our menu is made to be devoured and each bite to be savoured. Amanda's On The Edge is fully licensed with a selection of the best wines the Hunter has to offer. Known for our cheerful and attentive staff, we will ensure you enjoy your experience with recommendations offered when ordering to pair your meal with well-suited wines.
With a perfect balance of seasonal, quality local ingredients, each dish on our menu is made to be devoured and each bite to be savoured. Amanda's On The Edge is fully licensed with a selection of the best wines the Hunter has to offer. Known for our cheerful and attentive staff, we will ensure you enjoy your experience with recommendations offered when ordering to pair your meal with well-suited wines.
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Amanda's on the Edge is filled with heart and family, with fun and of course fabulous food. Born of Grandma's dream - a whirlwind woman who created a cooking school in her days and always said, "When I have my restaurant." 23 years ago my brother discovered this block - a blank canvas yearning to be reinvented.
With magnificent views from every table, our charming restaurant is located on the hill of Windsor's Edge Vineyard. Here you can relax and enjoy flavourful tastes while looking over the picturesque vines and surrounding country land. Dine alfresco in the warmer months where you can nestle in the gardens or relax by sunset on the verandah, or get cosy by the fire in winter.
Food and romance go hand in hand, so what better way to feel the love on Valentine's Day than sharing a special set menu at Amanda's. Amanda's on the Edge is spicing things up in the Hunter Valley this month. Due to the popularity of our last sell-out event, Dumplings in the Vines, we are back with a brand new Asian-inspired set menu featuring one of our all time favourite meals: Yum Cha.
The Hunter Valley is renowned for not only its wine and food achievements, but its special charm and natural wonders. The Hunter Valley is a world class destination - renowned for, not only its wine and food achievements, but its special charm and natural wonders. With countless options to choose from make your next visit to the Hunter Valley a perfect match to your appetite.
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Julie Frith
Jan 09, 2022
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Arty Alibrandi
Jan 09, 2022
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Pearl Fernandes
Jan 06, 2022
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Christine Ashleigh
Dec 18, 2021
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Alison Radford
Dec 07, 2021
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Maria Aptekar
Nov 27, 2021
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Lesley Chaston
Nov 19, 2021
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We asked to be moved and were accommodated and then my husband had to tell another table to stop using bad language,at no time did staff say anything. We had waited for months to get into the restaurant, entres… were average and my prawn dish was tasteless. We paid in advance and after being served desert that was the end of service. We showed ourselves out . I wouldnt recommend this restarestaurant at all.
Meeks O.
Jan 08, 2019
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A pleasant surprise.
To book for this restaurant you have to book online or call in the day to see if they have room.
My partner and I booked online and it stated we would be contacted to confirm our booking. We never heard anything by 8.30 on the day before we wanted to go so we called up and was told someone would defiantly get in contact with us.
Next day came and still no one had called or emailed us so we went to the hunter to do some wine tasting before going for dinner. We called back at 5 pm to confirm our booking for 6 pm and the lady who answered stated they don't send confirmations
To book for this restaurant you have to book online or call in the day to see if they have room.
My partner and I booked online and it stated we would be contacted to confirm our booking. We never heard anything by 8.30 on the day before we wanted to go so we called up and was told someone would defiantly get in contact with us.
Next day came and still no one had called or emailed us so we went to the hunter to do some wine tasting before going for dinner. We called back at 5 pm to confirm our booking for 6 pm and the lady who answered stated they don't send confirmations
Elif K.
Aug 17, 2017
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Delightful cafe in the Hunter Valley! We stopped here for lunch and a cold pint of beer to cleanse our palates after visiting a few vineyards (though wine selection is incredible as well). Little more formal and pricey than a casual lunch spot, but food and beautiful patio seating were very well worth it.
All the food was sourced locally and tasted incredibly delicious. Tomato, basil salad with the local feta and olive oil was heavenly. Great service as well, we look forward to going back.
All the food was sourced locally and tasted incredibly delicious. Tomato, basil salad with the local feta and olive oil was heavenly. Great service as well, we look forward to going back.
Erin P.
Jul 08, 2017
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We happened upon this lovely restaurant on our first night in the Hunter Valley, which is great because we have time to go again! The food is beautiful (and great value for money, in my opinion.) The pork belly is amazing - one of the best I've had! The ravioli entree and chicken main were also very good, well-executed dishes with surprising flavours. Dessert is not to be missed, either. The service was impeccable, too, which I always appreciate. The meal was timed perfectly, and staff recommendations were awesome. Just go there!
David T.
Jun 02, 2017
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Returning here after 2 years and nothing has changed. Still a very great nice little restaurant that's hidden away.
The building is small and very elegant inside. Outside during the day the view is great and there are some nice fields to take a stroll and you might spot a kangaroo or two. While being a little hard to find and the dirt part in lowered cars isn't the softest of drives. It's worth the effort.
The menu is short and sweet and keeps it simple (I like it). Two years ago I got the Garlic Prawns which also were very nice, I also tried a chocolate sundae that time around
The building is small and very elegant inside. Outside during the day the view is great and there are some nice fields to take a stroll and you might spot a kangaroo or two. While being a little hard to find and the dirt part in lowered cars isn't the softest of drives. It's worth the effort.
The menu is short and sweet and keeps it simple (I like it). Two years ago I got the Garlic Prawns which also were very nice, I also tried a chocolate sundae that time around
Nick K.
Mar 16, 2017
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I'm convinced this is one of those place you can go to and one night is great the next it's not
Amanda has been running for nearly 18 years - Great location and sitting outside overlooking a picturesque view of vineyards is welcomed
Service was great - friendly and warm
Menu - a great choice
Drinks - again a great choice
Food quality - a missed opportunity for a great review - the entree was great full of flavour (pork belly) and enticing - the main (meat) was a let down - asked for medium rare and got medium - served below ideal temperature as the butter placed on top of the dish was
Amanda has been running for nearly 18 years - Great location and sitting outside overlooking a picturesque view of vineyards is welcomed
Service was great - friendly and warm
Menu - a great choice
Drinks - again a great choice
Food quality - a missed opportunity for a great review - the entree was great full of flavour (pork belly) and enticing - the main (meat) was a let down - asked for medium rare and got medium - served below ideal temperature as the butter placed on top of the dish was
Taryn M.
Oct 22, 2016
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Samuel S.
Oct 10, 2016
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Keira R.
May 25, 2015
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Came with my partner for Sunday lunch for our anniversary. We decided on 3 courses. Both seafood entrees were nice but I think there could have been one more ravioli for the price.
We both ordered the eye fillet. To look at, mine was overdone, but it was still incredibly tender. The galette, butter and gravy were perfect accompaniments.
We were discussing what we thought so far and were not fully impressed but decided to hold off criticism until we had dessert. We made the right choice! I ordered the banana pudding and it was amazing. I didn't eat the toffee on top but it completed the WOW
We both ordered the eye fillet. To look at, mine was overdone, but it was still incredibly tender. The galette, butter and gravy were perfect accompaniments.
We were discussing what we thought so far and were not fully impressed but decided to hold off criticism until we had dessert. We made the right choice! I ordered the banana pudding and it was amazing. I didn't eat the toffee on top but it completed the WOW
Davied V.
Jan 23, 2014
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The food was good, the service was fine and the atmosphere was wonderful, including the view over the fields. You can bring your own wine or chose from the extensive wine list, with plenty of wine from their own vineyard and from their neighbours but also a few from the rest of Australia and from abroad. I had a very nice and relaxed time.
Geoff S.
Sep 07, 2012
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My partner and I ate here for the first time two years ago. We loved it and when traveling to the Hunter Valley again we looked forward to going back.
Unfortunately we left this time feeling completely put off. We waiting over an hour for our main meals and by the time they were served we were over the whole thing.
Only once did the staff check up in us and apologize for the delay. I regret to say I will never be going back.
Unfortunately we left this time feeling completely put off. We waiting over an hour for our main meals and by the time they were served we were over the whole thing.
Only once did the staff check up in us and apologize for the delay. I regret to say I will never be going back.
Tim D.
Aug 05, 2012
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Great mod Oz restaurant. Not precious or overly fancy, in what appears to be a converted house on a low ridge.
The menu isn't surprising: lamb rack, steak, prawn pasta, duck breast, etc. But it's quality, with tasty sides. My starter, the faithful salt and pepper squid, was perhaps the best I've ever had: very tender, and with some other mysterious, woody flavour adding wonderfully to the pepper. There seems to always be a curry special, too.
Seemed like the sort of place families were taking their nan for a special night out. It's got the balance of quality and down-home
The menu isn't surprising: lamb rack, steak, prawn pasta, duck breast, etc. But it's quality, with tasty sides. My starter, the faithful salt and pepper squid, was perhaps the best I've ever had: very tender, and with some other mysterious, woody flavour adding wonderfully to the pepper. There seems to always be a curry special, too.
Seemed like the sort of place families were taking their nan for a special night out. It's got the balance of quality and down-home
