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Food - Nagisa, Newcastle, NSW

Nagisa

4.7 (131)
$41 to $100
Japanese
N2/1 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW 2300

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Nagisa

4.7
$41 to $100
Japanese
Newcastle CBD

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
Nagisa Japanese Restaurant stands at the intersection of cultures, histories and sensual experiences. Here, you can experience the delightful fusion of traditional Japanese food with contemporary attitude in a beautiful environment.

Here in the Honeysuckle Precinct of Newcastle, a modern take on a rich history of cuisine in a restaurant that also brings you the exotic mix of modern Japanese cuisine, fresh sashimi and sushi, rare Japanese craft beers, whisky and sake, degustation menus, banquets and a venue for group functions.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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All Experiences

  • Feed Me Menu

    A$90.00 per person

    2 - 50 people

    Multiple dates available
    90 per person - approx 2 hours Minimum 2 People, must order for whole table *Option - 3 local oysters +16pp "Edamame Miso Soup" "Sashimi Fish Selection Goma-ae Prawn Gyoza" "Tempura Prawn Nagisa Pork Gyoza Chicken Kara-age" "Teriyaki Salmon Pork Belly Kakuni Potato Salad" Banoffee Gyoza
    Feed Me Menu Photo
  • Lunch Banquet

    A$75.00 per person

    2 - 50 people

    Multiple dates available
    75 per person - approx 1.5 hours Minimum 2 People, must order for whole table *Option - 3 local oysters +16pp "Edamame Miso Soup" "Sashimi Fish Selection Tuna Zuke" "Tempura Prawn Pork Gyoza " "Chicken Kara-age Pork Belly Kakuni Japanese Potato Salad"
    Lunch Banquet Photo
  • Nagisa Tasting Banquet

    A$125.00 per person

    2 - 50 people

    Multiple dates available
    125 per person - approx 2 hours Minimum 2 People, must order for whole table *Option - 3 local oysters +16pp "Sashimi Fish Selection Tuna Zuke " "Teriyaki Salmon Goma-ae" "Roast Duck Breast Shio-koji Cucumber" Binnie Wagyu Striploin 7+ Apple Pie Gyoza
    Nagisa Tasting Banquet Photo

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Reviews

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4.7

4.7
(131)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • New South Wales

    Good for business meals

  • New South Wales

    Innovative

  • New South Wales

    Hot spot

  • New South Wales

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Newcastle and surrounds

    Best Overall

  • Newcastle and surrounds

    Best Food

  • Newcastle and surrounds

    Best Service

  • Newcastle and surrounds

    Best Ambiance

  • Newcastle and surrounds

    Best Value

  • Newcastle and surrounds

    Good for groups

  • Newcastle and surrounds

    Healthy

  • Newcastle and surrounds

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle and surrounds

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Newcastle and surrounds

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nagisa offers an exceptional Japanese dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the fresh sashimi, delicious sushi, and attentive staff. The restaurant's intimate atmosphere and beautiful harbor views enhance the experience. While pricing may be on the higher side, many find the quality and atmosphere "second to none" for special occasions.
131 Reviews
  1. Danny

    Sydney4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were looked after like Kings and made great friendships with the staff who were incredibly generous. Highly recommended for a great experience and the food and drinks were sensational.

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  2. Aidan

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unreal food and hospitality. This place is now my go to for unreal food and service!

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  3. Mick

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding! Service incredible and good even better!

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  4. Jordan

    Sydney2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was decent, but $290 for dinner for two felt overpriced for the quality received. Wasn't disappointed but wouldn't be rushing back. E.g. 6x gyoza was $36 + 10% sat surcharge.

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  5. MELANIE

    Queensland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tbh I wouldn’t go back the meal started well with the chicken dish and I had I hopes the 85 dollar steak was chewy and tough and was very disappointing ..the total cost for the meal came to over 3 hundred dollars for 2 people including drinks ..the cocktails were excellent as was the staff

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  6. Jessica

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing and their recommendations was great. The food was outstanding. Would recommend

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  7. Natalie

    New South Wales1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great little restaurant that we enjoyed very much for a pre-theatre meal. Efficient, attentive and friendly staff. Delicious food. The beef short rib is excellent. A good atmosphere though tables are slightly too close together. We were in an out in an hour which suited us perfectly to get to the nearby Civic Theatre.

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  8. Andrea

    Melbourne8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the sushi, gyoza and terriaki Samon and Kaarage chicken.

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  9. Liz

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful dining experience. Super attentive waitstaff. Food was delicious and beautifully presented.

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  10. Melanie

    Sunshine Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Angus was an excellent waiter - friendly and attentive. The food was all delicious and plentiful.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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FAQs

Yes, Nagisa clearly labels vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes across its menus (for example: Edamame (GF/VG), Apple Pie Gyoza (VG), Yuzu Sorbet (GF/VG)), and guests report several vegan options being available.

Yes, Nagisa is well suited to date night, with several guests praising anniversary and date-night visits for the food, service and waterfront setting.

Yes, Nagisa offers outdoor seating on its waterfront side, with guests enjoying covered tables and river/harbour views.

Yes, Nagisa is popular with families: patrons describe regular family visits, birthday meals, and even a 13‑year‑old who requests Nagisa for their birthday dinner.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothes are appropriate and nothing formal is required.

Lunch is a lovely, quieter time at Nagisa, reviewers note lunch “runs a bit quiet” and is great for a quicker waterfront meal; Saturday evenings, especially outside, bring more of a buzzy, noisy vibe.

You can dine outside on Nagisa’s covered waterfront seating (balcony/patio) with harbour views, or enjoy the restaurant’s indoor main dining area for lunch and dinner.

The tasting and banquet options are generous, guests report leaving comfortably full, and the menu lists 'Feed Me' (90 per person) and the 'Nagisa Tasting Banquet' (125 per person).

Sunday lunch is a lovely time to visit, Nagisa serves lunch on Sundays (11:30 am–3:00 pm) and a praised Sunday Newcastle Food Month event was held there.

Sashimi is a recurring favourite at Nagisa, guests repeatedly praise the fresh sashimi, which appears on the current menu as Sashimi (8pc/16pc/24pc).

Nagisa feels like a polished waterfront Japanese spot, a beautiful setting with attentive, friendly service, a relaxed dining room and a lively outdoor seating area overlooking the river.

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Nagisa

4.7
$41 to $100
Japanese
Newcastle CBD

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
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