Budget
Darby Street Take Away
A real value-for-money greasy spoon/sandwich bar. The "international burgers" $6.50 are recommended.
Hooi's Recipe
Excellent place for Malaysian, Chinese and Thai food. Price is reasonable and good service too. There's noodle special $9.50 for dinner on Sunday till Thurs. A place that is highly recommended.
House of Peking
Hotel Jesmond, Jesmond is excellent value for Yum Cha lunch and dinner, typically $10-$15/head.
Hunter Gourmet Pizza
Very good take-away pizzeria. Large traditional-style pizzas $12, slightly more for gourmet varieties.
Midrange
Oriental Kitchen
Serves up a wide range of Asian dishes. This restaurant, attached to the laid back Bennett Hotel, is popular with Hamilton locals. Open Tu-Su evenings.
Thong Thai
Quality unpretentious Thai and Vietnamese food. M-W 11.30AM - 2PM, M-Su 5PM-9.30PM.
Liquid Gold cafe
A friendly cafe with views to the ocean, relaxed feel, the Barista Tony makes a great coffee. Pizza and light snack available mains $15-$22. Easygoing service.
Café 16
A café by day, Moroccan-style restaurant in the evening mains $15-$22. Easygoing service.
Top end
Restaurant II
The Brewery Restaurant
Most of the city's restaurants and cafés can be found along the two main eatery strips: Beaumont Street in Hamilton, and Darby Street in Cooks Hill.