EXP. Restaurant

A seasonal menu curated by chef Frank Fawkner draws an international crowd to this popular restaurant in the small town of Pokolbin, in the Lower Hunter Valley region – also home to the world-famous Linderman’s winery. Handcrafted local furniture fills the dining room, or you can sit at the bar, under a decorative green wall, and watch the chef and his team make your dinner. The menu ranges from Paroo kangaroo with Davidson plum and saltbush to wild kingfish with chilli ferment and fennel pollen vinegar.

Update: Dining at EXP, Pokolbin’s dark and moody fire-powered restaurant by chef/owner Frank Fawkner, is an extraordinary experience. The multi-course menu is as much a love letter to the rolling green hills of the Hunter Valley as it is a display of Fawkner’s talent and flair. Nostalgic touches are threaded throughout the meal, service is intuitive, and the wine menu features all of the Valley’s greats.

In Pokolbin, the award-winning Muse offers two dining spaces, formal or casual, so can be the perfect spot for a romantic diner or for the whole family; EXP. Restaurant is a hidden gem that offers an interactive dining experience due to its open bar space and is located in a historic cottage surrounded by picturesque grounds, the iconic Circa 1876, or in Rothbury you will find the award-winning Esca at Bimbadgen with its entrance almost as impressive as the view from your table.

Exprestaurant creates a mood that reflects both the city and country, with the crisp fresh instance of ‘out the back garden ingredients’ to the modern style of dining often encountered in a city setting. The belching hibachi grill envelopes and greets patrons with a salivating waft of the chef’s latest concoctions. Executive Chef and owner Frank Fawkner has done well to construct a menu that transcends everything that Hunter Valley restaurants ‘should’ stand for.

EXP. Restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Pokolbin, offering a refined and intimate setting with a focus on creative modern Australian cuisine. Known for its bold flavours and sustainable approach, EXP. sources ingredients locally and highlights regional produce in each course. Perfect for a Pokolbin fine dining experience, it’s a must-visit for food lovers seeking something special in the Hunter Valley restaurant scene.

Frank Fawkner and sous chef Josh Gregory operate this exciting small fine diner at Oakvale Winery. The food is simply captivating, incorporating native ingredients into their seasonal offerings and putting a unique twist to their degustation menu. Expect a series of inventive delicacies and innovative mains topped off with a delicious cheese course of a brioche filled with warmed blue cheese and honey.

Nearby is Newcastle’s renowned seafood restaurant Scratchleys. Having a tot doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the scrumptious seafood as Scratchleys offers a takeaway window where you can order a variety of things including fish and chips and ice cream cones. Grab a seat at one of the outside tables and chairs and wait until your order number is called and then enjoy both the food and view!

One of the few fine dining restaurants in the Hunter Valley that’s not on a vineyard, EXP. is part of the tiny row of shops that make up Pokolbin village. That means the focus is all on the plate as part of a dining experience that’s entertaining and interactive as it is delicious. The tasting menu has more than a dozen courses, ranging from perfect single bites to more substantial mains.

EXP. The restaurant offers something beyond the usual fare consisting of entrée, main and dessert. Instead, diners come here for an experimental tasting menu that promises to be delicious, entertaining and interactive. Sample the stunning multi-course menu led by Hunter Valley Chef, Frank Fawkner who expertly combines the best of seasonal ingredients and flavours.

Food is central to the EXP. experience (pun 100% intended) with the culinary offering practically perfected. The six-course tasting menu (also available for vegetarians) is downright delicious. With plates ranging from succulent seafood and locally sourced meat to vegetables and sorbet, this is an absolute must-add to your list of things to do in Hunter Valley.

EXP. Restaurant offers something beyond the usual fare consisting of entrée, main and dessert. Instead, diners come here for an experimental tasting menu that promises to be delicious, entertaining and interactive. Sample the stunning multi course menu led by Hunter Valley Chef, Frank Fawkner who expertly combines the best of seasonal ingredients and flavours.

There’s no need to worry that there might not be something on the menu at EXP Restaurant – there is!. The restaurant’s seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness to offer an impactful flavour. At EXP Restaurant, you’ll always be made welcome and free to enjoy every bite, every sip and every moment of your dining experience.

Walk past the restaurant garden and into a small and intimate dining room that is minimal in design with beautiful hand crafted local furniture. Perch yourself at the bar and watch Chef Frank Fawkner and his team in action. Don’t mess around, do the chef’s tasting menu and buckle up for the adventure.

At EXP. Restaurant, diners can choose to be seated in an intimate room or along the bar where they can interact with Chef Frank Fawkner and his team. The unique dining experience with the Australian menu comes with hand selected plates by Frank, locally crafted furniture and stunning wall artworks.

EXP is an award-winning restaurant located in the charming town of Polkobin. They aim to create a dining experience that is delicious, entertaining, and interactive. The restaurant itself is cosy and intimate with an open kitchen for interactions with head chef and owner Frank Fawkner.

Led by chef Frank Fawkner, EXP Restaurant offers the Hunter Valley’s most adventurous dining experience. Whether you choose the five or eight-course menu, expect some surprises. You may even be asked to grind herbs to help make the herb butter that goes with your freshly baked bread.

Another fine dining option among the top restaurants in Pokolbin is EXP. Restaurant, the award-winning culinary establishment of owner and head chef Frank Fawkner. The focus is on a flavour-packed tasting menu starring premium produce and wines from the Hunter region and beyond.

Looking for experience, experimentation and expression in a restaurant?. EXP offers all three and more. The eatery offers a reasonably priced gourmet dining experience that's very Hunter Valley; fresh, aesthetically pleasing and incredible quality.

Restaurant: With a focus on local and sustainable ingredients, EXP. Restaurant offers a unique and unforgettable dining experience. Chef Frank Fawkner's innovative tasting menus are a true celebration of the Hunter Valley's food and wine culture.

Enjoy an expression of Australian cuisine in a cosy and intimate setting. Grab a seat at the bar and dine and drink as you watch the kitchen at work. Enjoy food and wine that’s delicious, entertaining and interactive.

Focusing on contemporary Australian cuisine, the restaurant’s tasting and a la carte menus are driven by the seasons and the region’s finest local produce, matched with award winning Oakvale and Hunter Valley wines.

EXP. offers a casual fine dining experience with a menu driven by seasonal and local produce. Food is at the heart of all of their dishes and are a true expression of Australian cuisine.

For dinner, visit EXP Restaurant in Pokolbin (featured in the image below). With matched wines and carefully planned dishes of local fare it is a unique dining experience.

Food is at the heart of EXP. and sought to be an EXP.ression of Australian cuisine. The menu is driven by the seasons and produce but most importantly focused on flavour.

Thursday: EXP Restaurant is all about experience and exploration. They serve the kind of food you'll be describing in detail to your friends for the next month.

EXP focuses on providing a sensory dining experience in a relaxed and intimate setting. Each dish is thoughtfully created to ensure a unique and memorable meal.