Scratchleys on the Wharf, Newcastle

I've visited Scratchley's only the once for an anniversary. We had a seafood platter for two and I couldn't fault it! I had the best grilled pesto seafood of my life! As expected there was plenty of fruit & chips to fill out the platter, however there was just enough seafood. We struggled to finish it. Quite expensive, this was more of a one off fancy treat for us. If you can afford it however I highly recommend to give it a go! Lovely location overlooking the harbour.

Great location but I just dont get the hype...

Food is reaonsable but relatively expensive - high expectation due to the "Scratchleys" hype but I have just not felt particularly inpsired or impressed on recent visits.

I don't think I would be bothered going again - expectation of disappointment outweigh potential for being thrilled.

This is a wonderful seafood restaurant set on the water. Love the Sweet Chilli Crab. It is too die for. Service is a little slow but worth waiting for. YUMMY!

We love Scratchleys take away! It's our family weekend treat. Fish is yummy. Chips are yummy. Calamari is yummy. We never bother eating in the restaurant cuz it's too expensive. Take away fish and chips on the adjacent lawn is perfect after a family bike ride on the foreshore!

Scratchleys is a lovely resaurant. Overlooking the water, great design/decorations. And the best fresh seafood direct from the fishing co-op. The seafood plater for two is a must for couples. It has everything including fruit, goes great with a nice bubbly or fruity white. Meals are expensive but well worth it. Bookings required as its very busy.

been to Scratchleys for dinner a while back with my wife ,the food was excellent .the service was great ,i could not complain about the price it was very Resonable for a Saturday night .

Just had lunch there. The 2 of us had Lobster which was exactly the reason we went there. I always have mine Natural & as usual it was totally delicious. It's very difficult nowadays to get fresh lobster natural anywhere so well done! If I wasn't having Lobster I would probably choose other local seafood restaurants that are generally much better quality & value wise. Scratchleys almost feels like it's for the tourists and not the locals!

Visited Scratchley's for an anniversary dinner and loved loved loved the seafood platter!! We chose the healthy option platter and the basil pesto seafood was delicious!! It was the best seafood platter I've ever had. Great location, there's lovely seating close to the window overlooking the harbour. Plenty of parking, however it is always busy along there! Service could have been better.

Taste of the food is amazing, portion sizes are great - better then most. Service was great and we had our meals in a reasonable time.

The food at Scratchley's was delicious and the portion size of the mains was better than expected. The Sydneysiders with us enjoyed the harbour views and we loved the service. With entrees, mains and wine it only ended up costing roughly $50 pp which was extremely reasonable.