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Sydney Restaurants With Water Views

Christmas Day on the BayTraditional Festive FeastCelebrate Christmas in style on the waterfront with a long, luxurious family-style feast. Our three-course shared menu brings everyone together over bountiful platters of fresh seafood, festive mai...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Open Now

Whale Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Sparkling and Scallops$30pp 3-6pm dailyJoin us for Sparkling & Scallops — two perfectly seared scallops paired with a glass of House of Arras Sparkling, the most awarded sparkling wine in Australia, for just $30 per person. Relax on ou...
"Sydney's Best Gnocchi"
Cucinetta

Cucinetta

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Woolwich

12 Chef Hat Award
Host Your Dream Event at CucinettaEnquire Today!Imagine your next event at Cucinetta, where sweeping Sydney Harbour views meet authentic Italian hospitality. Our open, versatile space is perfect for everything from elegant soirées to intimate ce...
The Bar at CATALINAIntroducing Pelican Hour CATALINA’s Pelican Hour, is a delicious new way to while away lazy, sunny afternoons at the Catalina Bar. Available Monday through Thursday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. $20 oysters: enjoy a half dozen f...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Sydneysiders experience gastronomical delights at Quoi Dining on Century Circuit in Baulkham Hills. Located in the rapidly expanding Bella Vista restaurant precinct overlooking Norwest Lake, Quoi i...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
The Spring Community Lunch!$220pp Come celebrate the vibrant flavours of Spring at Balmoral Beach on Sunday the 26th October 2025. Enjoy live music, a 4-Course Shared Grazing Menu and a cocktail on arrival — part of this year’s Fe...
Oncore by Clare Smyth on Barangaroo Avenue in Sydney champions exceptional dining using sustainable ingredients. The first and only British female Chef to hold three Michelin stars in the UK, exper...
Heritage Valley Cafe

Heritage Valley Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 8:00 AM

Wisemans Ferry

Bring Your Pup Along to Heritage Valley Cafe!Where Dogs Dine TooFour-legged friends are always welcome here! Whether you're stopping in for a morning coffee or a long lunch, this dog-friendly venue is the perfect spot for you and your pup. With plenty of outdoo...
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

GELATO & WINETuesday-Sunday from 5PMUnexpected flavours. Unlikely pairings. We’re serving up a monthly rotation of house-made gelato—crafted by our pastry chefs and paired with wines that know how to play. It’s a little savoury, a...
"Superlative views and food to match"
Melbourne CupBottomless Drinks!Celebrate Melbourne Cup 2025 at Manjits Wharf with bottomless drinks, divine dining, waterfront views and live race screening. Click on more info to book:
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...
ARIA Sydney
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...
Quay

Quay

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

The Rocks

18 Chef Hat Award
Located at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal, with sweeping views from the Opera House to the Harbour Bridge, Quay Restaurant is found in what many consider to be Sydney's finest dining location...
Azul

Azul

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Open Now

Mosman

A Harbour Celebration for the Melbourne CupTuesday, 4th of NovemberWhen the race stops the nation, the harbour keeps its rhythm. Laughter, sunshine, and shared moments create effortless beauty. Join us this Tuesday, 4th of November, by the marina for a celebra...
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...
Pizza at Lipari Pizza Bar Try us today!Craving quality pizza? Lipari Pizza Bar’s extensive menu is packed with traditional, meat, chicken, seafood, and vegetarian options—available for takeaway! Choose from classics like Margherita and ...
"Each meal is a culinary journey."
Ormeggio at The Spit

Ormeggio at The Spit

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mosman

16 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Melbourne Cup Tuesday 4th November Swap trackside for waterside this Melbourne Cup!Dress in your race-day best and enjoy a long lunch by the harbour for $219 per person. Watch the race live on our big screen, with sweepstakes (autom...
love.fish

love.fish

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:30 AM

Barangaroo

Dive into a sea of flavours with our New Seafood Platters!Available nowThere's no better way to celebrate seafood than with a classic platter, and we're thrilled to introduce; The Tower, The Harbourside, and The Classic Fritto Misto, three platters that bring the ocea...
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...
Tucked along Pittwater Road in Church Point, The Waterfront – Café & General Store offers a charming escape where rustic warmth meets coastal beauty. Its timber-framed façade and waterside setting ...