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Dining at Sortee Jogo
Sortee Jogo is a restaurant and social venue in Newcastle, NSW, offering modern Australian cuisine and signature dishes in a raw industrial setting. The dining room flows naturally into a dedicated Card Lounge, where face-to-face Texas Hold’em is played around real tables.
Reserve your tableCulinary Philosophy
Our kitchen celebrates the best of Australian produce, crafting dishes that are both familiar and surprising. The menu changes with the seasons, but the approach stays constant: precise technique, confident flavour, and a genuine respect for the people who grow and raise our ingredients.
We work closely with regional farmers and producers to bring the freshest ingredients to your plate. Partnerships with Hunter Valley and Newcastle suppliers keep the menu grounded in the surrounding landscape, while a strong emphasis on sustainability guides every purchasing decision.
From wood-fired meats to delicate seafood, our signature dishes are designed to be shared and remembered. Each plate balances native Australian flavours with familiar comfort, creating a menu that rewards both first-time guests and regulars.
Our menu evolves with the seasons, ensuring every visit offers something new. Chef’s specials appear throughout the week, shaped by the best produce available at the market and the creative instincts of the kitchen team.
Signature Dishes
Slow-cooked until tender, then finished over open flame for a deep, smoky crust. Native pepper jus adds warmth and a distinctly Australian edge, while seasonal vegetables bring freshness and balance to the plate.
Crisp-skinned local barramundi finished with lemon myrtle butter. A bright herb salad cuts through the richness, making this a lighter signature that still carries the full character of the kitchen.
A modern take on a coastal classic. Smoked paprika brings depth, while finger lime pearls add sharp bursts of citrus. The result is a dish built on texture and contrast, ideal for sharing at the start of the evening.
Cocktail Program
Our bar team crafts cocktails that echo the bold flavours of the kitchen, using house-made infusions and native botanicals. Australian spirits anchor the list, while familiar classics are reworked with regional ingredients. The result is a drinks program that feels like a natural extension of the dining room rather than a separate experience.
The Hunter Sour blends local whisky with lemon myrtle and wattleseed syrup, a true taste of the region. Bright, earthy, and balanced, it pairs especially well with wood-fired dishes and rich, slow-cooked meats.
Atmosphere and Social Dining
Housed in a converted warehouse, the space retains its raw concrete and steel bones, softened by warm lighting and rich textures. Long communal tables encourage conversation and shared plates, setting the stage for the social poker experience that follows.
As dinner concludes, the energy shifts seamlessly toward the Card Lounge, where live poker tables await. The same room that hosts relaxed meals becomes the backdrop for focused, face-to-face play.
Explore the offline poker experienceFrom Dining to Offline Poker
Sortee Jogo is designed as a complete evening: start with a memorable meal, then move to the Card Lounge for face-to-face Texas Hold’em around physical poker tables. Offline poker means real people playing together in the same room, not online or digital poker. The transition is deliberate and unhurried, giving guests time to settle into the social rhythm of the night.
The Card Lounge features multiple physical poker tables, creating an authentic poker room atmosphere for live poker nights.
View the Card LoungeBooking and Contact
Book your dining experience online or call us to secure your spot. For offline poker, check our poker nights schedule and reserve a seat at a physical poker table.
Visit us at 169–173 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia. The venue sits in the heart of central Newcastle, close to public transport and the city’s evening energy.
Dinner service begins from 5:30 PM, with poker nights running on select evenings. Specific hours and poker night dates are confirmed through the booking team.
