The ultimate guide to cheap eats in Port Macquarie
From grab-and-go sushi to pub specials and 2-for-1 deals, here’s our top picks for affordable food in the CBD.
Ellie Chamberlain
March 06, 2026
Eating out doesn’t have to mean blowing the weekly budget.
Port Macquarie has plenty of places serving fast takeaway, generous deals and pub classics without the premium price tag.
Here are five local favourites worth trying including Japanese, pizza, a great pub and fish and chips.
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🍣 MakiMoto
If you’re craving Japanese but don’t want a big bill, Makimoto Express is a reliable go-to in the Port Macquarie CBD on the corner of Horton and Clarence Street.
The ready-to-eat options include sushi rolls, sashimi packs, bento boxes, rice paper rolls, and bao buns. For example, two sushi rolls come under $10.
If you’re not on the go, the MakiMoto restaurant is situated just next door serving lunch and dinner.
Teriyaki chicken meal $30
California Maki Roll $18.90
📍 2/22 Horton Street
🍕 HomeSlice Pizza Bar
HomeSlice has built a loyal following for its relaxed vibe and New York–style pizza.
On Tuesdays, the venue offers a “tight ass” deal where $25 per person gets you bottomless pizza.
And just FYI, cocktails are $10 on Wednesdays.
HomeSlice is open in the evening, seven days a week, offering takeaway and dine-in dinner
Woodfired pizzas range from $24-$32
Pastas are $28
📍 3/14 Clarence Street
🍔 Settlers Inn Hotel
For classic pub value, Settlers Inn is hard to beat.
The bistro runs regular weekly specials and weekday lunch deals, with pub favourites like schnitzels, burgers and fish and chips often priced around the mid-teens.
The standout bargain is Monday night with its $16 menu, including burgers, tacos, and the schnitty.
Tuesday: $20 rump with fries and salad
Wednesday: $18 ribs and wings
Thursday: $18 chicken schnitzel with fries and salad
Friday: ½ price chicken wings
Sunday: $16 burrito bowls and $5 tacos
📍 101 Hastings River Drive
🍜 Oriental Spoon
Oriental Spoon in the heart of Port Macquarie offers a weekday lunchtime special where bento boxes are $26.50.
Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, the restaurant’s menu includes carpaccio, salads, dumplings, sushi, sashimi and sizzling plates.
Ramen $22.50
Fresh salmon avo large sushi roll $21
It’s also popular for takeaway and delivery, making it a convenient option when you’re not in the mood to be out in public.
📍 Shop 1/138 William Street
🦐 Off the Hook
Off the Hook fish and chips on Horton Street currently has a fresh prawn roll special for $8.
The takeaway venue has lots on offer under $20. For example:
Beef burger $10.90
Snack box for $13.50
Fish and chips $13.65
Credit: Off the Hook Facebook page
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Thumbnail: (L) HomeSlice Pizza Bar and (R) Settlers Inn