Acacia Dining
ProHighlights
- Upstairs private dining room for 30 seated or 40 for canapés
- Whole-venue hire across two levels and the terrace for up to 100
- Canapé functions from $55 and seated menus from $65 per person
About Acacia Dining
Acacia Dining is a modern restaurant on High Street in Maitland, set up by chef Reece Hignell around local produce and community. It trades seven days, moving from morning coffee and brunch through to evening dining. For private events there are two options. The upstairs private dining room looks out over the Maitland Levee and the Hunter River, and suits a formal dinner, a cocktail party or a small conference. That room seats 30, or holds 40 for a canapé event. Booking the whole venue opens up the upstairs room, the downstairs dining room and the terrace, seating 50 across the two levels or taking 80 to 100 guests for canapés. The terrace is not booked on its own, since the weather can't be relied on. The seated menu runs to sourdough with caramelised onion butter, a local cheese and charcuterie board, lamb shoulder and hand-rolled gnocchi with a rocket salad, then basque cheesecake. The canapé menu covers croquettes, bruschetta, beetroot and feta tarts, salt and pepper squid and jerk chicken skewers, with substantial options such as prawn rolls, sliders and bao buns added per person. Drinks run on a bar tab: you set the amount and choose from wines, bottled beer, local brews, ciders and cocktails. Signature cocktails or champagne can greet guests as they arrive. The team works with each host to shape the event, whether it is a milestone birthday, a corporate lunch, a family gathering or an intimate wedding. Send an enquiry to start planning.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Pricing
Drinks are charged through a bar tab set to an amount you choose.
Food
The canapé menu includes croquettes, heirloom tomato bruschetta, beetroot and feta tarts, salt and pepper squid and jerk chicken skewers. Gluten-free options are marked through both menus.
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Acacia Dining hold for a private event?
The upstairs private dining room seats 30 or takes 40 for canapés. Hiring the whole venue gives you 50 seated over two levels, or 80 to 100 guests for a canapé event.
How much do function menus cost?
The canapé package is $55 per person and the seated menu is $65 per person. Substantial items such as prawn rolls, sliders and bao buns can be added for $5 per person per option.
Can we book the outdoor terrace on its own?
No. The terrace is included when you hire the whole venue, but the restaurant doesn't reserve the outside area separately because of the weather.
How do drinks work for functions?
Functions run on a bar tab. You set the amount and pick the drinks, from wine, bottled beer and local brews to ciders and cocktails, and you can add signature cocktails or champagne on arrival.
Are dietary needs catered for?
Yes. The function menus mark gluten-free and gluten-free-option dishes, including the lamb shoulder, the jerk chicken skewers and the cheese and charcuterie board, and the gnocchi is a meat-free main.
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Teleah woodger
2 months ago
Travelled from Cessnock to try Acacia Cafe, I can honestly say this is the best cafe breakfast me and my family have had. The food was divine, service was exceptional, the biscoff cold brew was to die for! Will definitel…
C
4 months ago
I had a wonderful dining experience here, largely thanks to the outstanding service provided by Charlie. From the moment we were seated, Charlie went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. What really stood out was th…
Di Woolley
a month ago
There is a terrible service/culture problem here that makes it not worth going. I really wanted to love Acacia because of the fabulous location and Instagram that shows promising food, but unfortunately the last FOUR tim…
Ebony Gammon
3 months ago
Wouldn't recommend this place and certainly won't be going back. Thought I'd give it a try as it's in a nice spot. Service was not great, asked if the lemonade was sugar free by any chance (I'm diabetic so can't drink s…
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