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Sydney Restaurants With Water Views

Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
New France Wine Dinner 19th June4 courses, canapes + wineExplore the lesser known but equally as delicious wine varieties from France. This dinner will introduce to you incredible wine flavours paired with expertly matched cuisine. Our Head Sommelier and...
L'Heritage

L'Heritage

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Mosman

13 Chef Hat Award
Perched on the wharf at Chowder Bay Road in Mosman, L'Heritage is a stunning French restaurant housed in a historic ex-Navy drill hall, surrounded by national park and breathtaking harbour views — ...
Mosman Rowers

Mosman Rowers

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Mosman

Trivia Night @TheRowersEvery Thursday, from 7pm Thursday nights at The Rowers bring big laughs, brain-teasing questions and a buzzing crowd, with trivia from 7pm, great prizes up for grabs, and monthly music-themed nights that always fill fast. ...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Baulkham Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Tucked along Century Circuit in Baulkham Hills, Quoi Dining is an intimate lakeside restaurant where modern French and Australian cuisine come together in a refined, elegant setting. Hidden near th...
Overlooking the stunning Balmoral Beach, the Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant in Mosman offers a unique dining experience that captures the essence of modern Australian cuisine. Guests are enveloped in...
Sinclair's

Sinclair's

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Penrith

12 Chef Hat Award
Situated on Memorial Avenue, Penrith, Sinclair’s offers a refined Modern Australian dining experience inspired by the natural beauty of the Nepean River surrounds. Fresh, local produce sits at the ...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Offering a majestic location with views over Balmoral Beach and across Sydney Harbour to Manly and North Head is Chef Hat-awarded Public Dining Room. Architecturally designed by Hecker & Guthrie, t...
Midden by Mark Olive
At the Sydney Opera House, Midden by Mark Olive offers a deeply rooted culinary experience shaped by Indigenous Australian heritage. The menu celebrates native ingredients — from wattle seed and bu...
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Vivid | Waterfront DiningThe Best Seats for VividBook a window seat at BTWN for a front-row view of Vivid’s Darling Harbour light and drone shows, paired with a set menu made for the moment. Available across select show times, this is waterfr...
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Circular Quay

18 Chef Hat Award
In what has been described as Sydney’s prime position you’ll find ARIA Restaurant in East Circular Quay. The classy spacious setting bestows diners with maximum views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge a...
Bennelong

Bennelong

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
Australian produce and wine take centre stage at Bennelong on Bennelong Point in the heart of Sydney. This sister restaurant to Quay sits proudly at the Sydney Opera House on the edge of the Harbou...
Bottomless Lunch Wednesday to SundayBottomless Lunch has arrived at Bass & Flinders Pavilion. From 11:30am, Wednesday to Sunday, join us on the water for the ultimate long lunch. Think shared crafted dishes for the table, additional ...
St Siandra

St Siandra

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Mosman

Get Your St Siandra Fixe!Wednesdays and ThursdaysSpice up your week with St Siandra’s $65 Prix Fixe lunch, available Wednesdays and Thursdays. Enjoy two courses plus dessert featuring favourites like sesame crab toast, calamari fritti, spaghetti ...
Loaded Schnitzel TuesdaysGet Loaded By The RiverTuesdays just got tastier at Riverside Bar and Dining! Join us by the stunning Nepean River and enjoy our famous LOADED Schnitzels for only $25. Each plate is piled high with flavour, from golden-c...
Frankie's Food Factory

Frankie's Food Factory

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Glenhaven

Vibrant, colourful and bursting with flavour, Frankie's Food Factory on Old Northern Road in Glenhaven is the ultimate family café destination — a picturesque and wonderfully welcoming space where ...
Berowra Waters Inn

Berowra Waters Inn

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Berowra Waters

17 Chef Hat Award
Imagine a fine dining restaurant that is only accessible by water, has been redesigned several times and still maintains a Chef Hat 43 years after it was first awarded. Welcome to the Berowra Water...
Scenic Coastal Dining at Little BayHenry’s at The CoastHenry’s at The Coast, inside Coast Golf Club at Little Bay, offers modern coastal dining with sweeping ocean and fairway views. Enjoy charcoal-grilled meats and seafood, stone-baked pizzas, Mediter...
Garfish Manly

Garfish Manly

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Manly

Restaurant & Catering Association
Perched on the Esplanade overlooking the magnificent waters of Manly Harbour, Garfish Manly is a refined coastal seafood dining destination where breathtaking water views, exceptional cuisine and w...
Anniversary SparkleTable for 2, bubbly on usCelebrate your anniversary at Harvest Restaurant! ?? Book a table for 2 and receive a bottle of house sparkling on us. Open Thursday–Saturday from 6pm, enjoy a 2- or 3-course menu with fresh, seaso...
Earth Thingz

Earth Thingz

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Bundeena

Mad Hatter High Tea$38-$65 per personStep into a whimsical twist on tradition at the Earth Thingz Mad Hatter High Tea — a delight of handcrafted savoury and/or sweet bites, from delicate scones with strawberry preserve to Red Velvet c...