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Sydney Restaurants With Water Views

Sinclair's

Sinclair's

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 PM

Penrith

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Lunch by the RiverBrunch and Bubbles Join us at Sinclair’s Riverside Bottomless Lunch every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm. For $85 per person, enjoy a 2-hour indulgent multi-course menu by Head Chef Scott Mills, featuring seasonal loc...
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"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Gather, Share, and Dine TogetherPerfect group exerciseWhether you're getting together with family celebrating the end of a season, or having a fun night out with friends, our restaurant offers the perfect group dining experience at just $89 per person...
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...
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...
Offering stunning views from every table, Jonah’s on Bynya Road in Whale Beach is one of Australia’s most spectacular ocean retreats. Located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, this Chef-hatted venue ha...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Baulkham Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
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...
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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...
Earth Thingz

Earth Thingz

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Spiced by Billus

Spiced by Billus

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Barangaroo

Royal Indian Feast$88.90 pp Spiced by Billus invites you to enjoy our Royal Indian Feast, a 4-course celebration of bold, authentic flavours. Begin with a welcome snack before diving into entrées like paneer tikka tacos, chic...
Bennelong

Bennelong

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 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...
St Siandra

St Siandra

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:30 AM

Mosman

Get Your St Siandra FixeWednesdays 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 ...
Chico's Mexican Bar and Grill

Chico's Mexican Bar and Grill

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Kirribilli

Taco Tuesdays at Chico's$5 tacos & $15 margsChico's Mexican Bar and Grill turns up the heat every Tuesday night with Taco Tuesday from 5pm. Enjoy $5 tacos packed with flavour and $15 margaritas perfect for sipping and sharing. It’s the ultim...
"Each meal is a culinary journey."
Ormeggio at The Spit

Ormeggio at The Spit

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:30 AM

Mosman

16 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Ormeggio at The Spit, one of Australia’s most progressive Italian restaurants since opening in 2009, is the place in Mosman to head for casual, yet refined seafood dining. This buzzy restaurant spo...
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...
Nikkita

Nikkita

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Manly

Wednesday SpecialCocktails and Oysters!Wednesdays at Nikkita. Join us midweek for a delicious escape. Every Wednesday, sip on our signature cocktails for just $15 and $3 oysters. The perfect night to treat yourself, unwind and savour s...
The Nuns' Pool

The Nuns' Pool

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

Cronulla

Situated on Ewos Parade in Cronulla, The Nuns’ Pool is more than a café—it’s a coastal legacy by the sea. Inspired by the historic rock pool once cherished by the Sisters of Mercy, this waterside v...
$3 Oysters at Crafted by Matt MoranEvery Wednesday 4pm-6pm Join us Wednesdays from 4–6pm and indulge in freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters for just $3 each, served with classic mignonette and lemon. Subject to availability. Walk-ins welcome.